2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada by Question 105. What is your gender?

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 58 36 4 0 2 0 0 94 2 55
2019 Female gender 64 33 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 79
2017 Male gender 52 40 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 57
2017 Female gender 47 43 1 7 1 0 0 90 9 83
2014 Male gender 37 45 10 5 2 2 0 83 7 60
2014 Female gender 36 50 2 10 2 0 0 86 12 96

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 65 12 11 2 8 0 2 79 10 55
2019 Female gender 62 27 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 78
2017 Male gender 65 24 4 6 1 0 0 89 7 57
2017 Female gender 59 24 6 7 4 0 0 83 10 83
2014 Male gender 52 18 18 6 3 2 0 72 10 60
2014 Female gender 58 31 2 6 2 0 1 89 8 96

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
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 Male gender 49 30 12 4 5 0 0 79 9 55
2019 Female gender 57 32 1 6 4 0 0 89 10 79
2017 Male gender 36 28 13 13 10 0 0 64 23 57
2017 Female gender 41 27 10 17 6 0 0 68 23 83
2014 Male gender 29 22 16 20 11 2 0 52 32 60
2014 Female gender 34 33 4 18 11 0 0 67 29 96

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
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 Male gender 44 28 7 16 3 0 2 73 19 55
2019 Female gender 48 33 10 7 0 1 0 82 7 79
2018 Male gender 40 38 6 12 4 0 0 78 16 50
2018 Female gender 40 44 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 75
2017 Male gender 35 34 14 12 5 0 0 69 17 57
2017 Female gender 30 48 7 13 2 0 1 78 15 83
2014 Male gender 37 31 13 10 7 2 0 69 17 60
2014 Female gender 43 36 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 96

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at 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 Male gender 58 27 11 2 2 0 0 85 4 55
2019 Female gender 60 30 8 0 2 0 0 90 2 79
2017 Male gender 58 35 2 3 0 0 2 95 3 56
2017 Female gender 52 37 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 83
2014 Male gender 52 27 14 5 0 2 2 81 5 60
2014 Female gender 43 44 5 5 2 0 1 88 7 96

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
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 Male gender 59 26 5 4 4 0 2 87 8 55
2019 Female gender 60 34 3 4 0 0 0 94 4 77
2018 Male gender 54 30 6 4 2 0 4 87 6 50
2018 Female gender 47 36 7 9 1 0 0 83 11 75
2017 Male gender 54 37 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 56
2017 Female gender 41 32 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 83
2014 Male gender 40 32 12 15 0 2 0 73 15 60
2014 Female gender 46 35 9 5 3 0 2 83 8 96

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my 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 Male gender 55 27 7 4 7 0 0 82 11 55
2019 Female gender 48 44 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 79
2018 Male gender 36 44 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 50
2018 Female gender 36 47 9 7 1 0 0 83 8 75
2017 Male gender 41 37 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 57
2017 Female gender 34 42 10 12 2 0 0 76 14 83
2014 Male gender 42 46 2 3 5 2 0 90 8 60
2014 Female gender 40 42 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 96

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
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 Male gender 45 31 13 7 2 0 2 78 9 55
2019 Female gender 54 32 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 79
2018 Male gender 28 46 8 6 12 0 0 74 18 50
2018 Female gender 41 39 7 7 7 0 0 80 14 74
2017 Male gender 39 30 14 9 5 2 0 70 15 57
2017 Female gender 34 35 11 11 9 0 0 69 20 83
2014 Male gender 39 36 13 3 7 2 0 77 10 60
2014 Female gender 39 30 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 96

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
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 Male gender 43 40 8 6 2 0 2 84 7 54
2019 Female gender 42 44 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 79
2018 Male gender 38 40 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 50
2018 Female gender 37 41 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 73
2017 Male gender 43 47 5 2 3 0 0 90 5 57
2017 Female gender 33 42 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 83

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
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 Male gender 60 29 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 55
2019 Female gender 57 37 2 1 2 1 0 95 3 79
2018 Male gender 64 32 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 50
2018 Female gender 47 45 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 75
2017 Male gender 72 19 5 2 2 0 0 91 3 57
2017 Female gender 42 44 6 5 4 0 0 86 8 83
2014 Male gender 59 33 2 2 3 2 0 93 5 60
2014 Female gender 57 34 3 4 1 1 0 92 5 96

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at 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 Male gender 55 26 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 54
2019 Female gender 52 40 4 2 3 0 0 92 4 79
2018 Male gender 38 38 6 10 8 0 0 76 18 50
2018 Female gender 43 39 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 75
2017 Male gender 46 32 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 57
2017 Female gender 31 38 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 83

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
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 Male gender 65 28 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 55
2019 Female gender 60 32 5 0 1 1 0 93 1 78
2018 Male gender 56 34 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 50
2018 Female gender 44 43 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 75
2017 Male gender 60 25 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 57
2017 Female gender 40 48 4 7 1 0 0 88 8 83
2014 Male gender 75 18 3 2 0 2 0 95 2 59
2014 Female gender 70 18 9 1 2 0 0 88 3 96

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my 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 Male gender 53 29 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 54
2019 Female gender 41 39 13 3 3 1 0 81 5 79
2018 Male gender 35 36 16 12 0 0 0 71 12 50
2018 Female gender 28 48 15 7 3 0 0 76 9 75
2017 Male gender 44 32 15 7 2 0 0 76 9 57
2017 Female gender 31 42 8 12 6 0 0 74 18 83
2014 Male gender 43 35 8 5 7 2 0 80 12 60
2014 Female gender 38 40 10 6 6 0 0 77 12 96

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my 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 Male gender 53 34 9 2 2 0 0 88 3 55
2019 Female gender 50 35 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 79
2018 Male gender 40 28 14 8 8 2 0 69 16 50
2018 Female gender 40 38 8 11 3 0 0 78 14 75
2017 Male gender 47 29 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 57
2017 Female gender 36 36 4 15 8 0 0 73 23 83
2014 Male gender 46 26 7 17 3 2 0 73 20 60
2014 Female gender 47 31 10 6 6 0 0 78 12 96

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of 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 Male gender 53 36 10 2 0 0 0 89 2 55
2019 Female gender 48 40 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 78
2018 Male gender 28 44 18 8 2 0 0 72 10 50
2018 Female gender 40 39 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 75
2017 Male gender 47 33 10 7 2 0 2 81 8 57
2017 Female gender 34 42 5 13 6 0 0 76 19 83
2014 Male gender 38 39 12 9 2 2 0 78 10 60
2014 Female gender 45 36 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 96

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
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 Male gender 62 25 7 2 4 0 0 87 6 55
2019 Female gender 61 31 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 79
2018 Male gender 53 28 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 49
2018 Female gender 42 39 15 3 1 0 0 81 4 75
2017 Male gender 45 30 11 6 8 0 0 75 14 57
2017 Female gender 33 44 12 10 1 0 0 77 11 83
2014 Male gender 47 40 2 5 5 2 0 88 10 60
2014 Female gender 54 30 11 1 3 1 0 85 4 96

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 21 36 30 9 4 0 0 57 13 55
2019 Female gender 29 40 17 12 3 0 0 69 14 78
2018 Male gender 28 26 28 14 4 0 0 54 18 50
2018 Female gender 27 31 27 8 7 0 0 58 15 74
2017 Male gender 25 32 27 8 7 0 0 57 15 57
2017 Female gender 33 30 25 5 7 0 0 63 12 83
2014 Male gender 23 39 24 8 5 2 0 63 13 60
2014 Female gender 38 32 12 8 7 1 2 72 16 96

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 2 28 45 15 9 0 0 24 31 55
2019 Female gender 7 21 32 23 16 1 0 39 28 79
2018 Male gender 10 12 44 26 6 0 2 33 22 50
2018 Female gender 11 17 34 26 11 0 1 37 29 75
2017 Male gender 10 16 42 21 9 0 2 31 26 56
2017 Female gender 11 21 35 18 12 2 0 31 33 83
2014 Male gender 3 13 47 18 15 3 0 35 16 60
2014 Female gender 6 11 43 22 16 0 3 38 18 96

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
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 2 23 16 38 19 2 0 58 26 55
2019 Female gender 4 15 29 29 16 3 3 48 21 79
2018 Male gender 4 10 29 26 26 0 4 55 15 50
2018 Female gender 3 13 31 32 18 1 3 51 17 75
2017 Male gender 6 6 19 35 33 0 2 69 12 56
2017 Female gender 5 7 24 34 26 2 1 62 12 83
2014 Male gender 2 3 30 34 26 3 2 64 5 60
2014 Female gender 1 8 20 34 30 3 4 69 10 96

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 7 18 26 32 17 0 0 49 25 55
2019 Female gender 6 11 27 25 24 2 4 52 18 79
2018 Male gender 14 18 26 26 12 0 4 39 34 50
2018 Female gender 5 15 29 31 17 1 1 49 21 75
2017 Male gender 10 20 22 21 27 0 0 48 30 56
2017 Female gender 9 13 31 22 21 3 0 45 22 83
2014 Male gender 14 13 30 25 15 4 0 41 28 59
2014 Female gender 7 13 24 26 28 0 2 55 20 95

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 2 6 35 42 15 0 0 57 8 55
2019 Female gender 2 17 22 28 25 1 5 56 20 78
2018 Male gender 4 12 30 38 12 0 4 52 17 50
2018 Female gender 3 15 33 31 17 0 1 49 18 75
2017 Male gender 2 24 27 28 18 2 0 46 26 56
2017 Female gender 8 12 35 30 15 0 1 45 20 83
2014 Male gender 0 18 33 33 13 2 2 47 19 60
2014 Female gender 2 12 29 36 20 0 2 57 14 95

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
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 9 19 33 20 13 3 2 35 30 54
2019 Female gender 2 20 27 23 21 2 6 48 23 79
2018 Male gender 20 20 22 24 8 2 4 34 42 50
2018 Female gender 17 21 25 20 11 1 4 33 41 75
2017 Male gender 16 18 32 18 15 1 0 33 34 56
2017 Female gender 11 24 32 21 10 0 2 31 36 83
2014 Male gender 11 28 38 13 7 3 0 21 41 60
2014 Female gender 14 21 24 26 9 1 5 37 37 96

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 10 20 31 28 10 0 0 39 30 55
2019 Female gender 4 20 28 22 16 7 4 42 27 79
2018 Male gender 10 10 35 31 8 2 4 42 21 49
2018 Female gender 3 19 36 24 14 3 3 40 22 75
2017 Male gender 6 13 25 30 23 2 0 55 19 56
2017 Female gender 2 8 36 34 14 5 0 51 11 83
2014 Male gender 3 18 23 36 15 3 2 53 22 60
2014 Female gender 4 10 20 31 21 7 6 61 17 96

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
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 0 13 39 31 16 0 0 48 13 55
2019 Female gender 7 10 27 35 15 2 4 53 18 79
2018 Male gender 6 16 30 40 4 0 4 46 23 50
2018 Female gender 10 15 27 31 15 0 3 47 25 74
2017 Male gender 8 13 33 29 17 0 0 47 21 56
2017 Female gender 9 11 35 35 8 1 1 44 21 83
2014 Male gender 12 7 41 23 10 5 2 36 20 60
2014 Female gender 6 19 32 19 15 3 6 37 28 96

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 0 5 28 36 30 0 0 67 5 55
2019 Female gender 3 8 20 37 29 0 3 68 11 79
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My Work Unit

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 75 6 5 7 4 2 0 83 12 55
2019 Female gender 69 13 6 7 3 0 1 83 10 79
2017 Male gender 72 19 4 2 4 0 0 91 6 57
2017 Female gender 63 29 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 83
2014 Male gender 68 20 4 5 2 2 0 90 7 60
2014 Female gender 70 22 3 3 1 0 1 93 4 96

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
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 Male gender 53 33 5 2 3 2 2 89 5 55
2019 Female gender 35 20 10 6 6 8 16 72 15 78
2018 Male gender 36 32 12 12 2 6 0 72 15 50
2018 Female gender 23 30 14 10 6 10 8 65 19 73
2017 Male gender 35 28 12 14 1 4 6 70 17 57
2017 Female gender 32 27 13 14 7 3 5 63 23 83
2014 Male gender 31 32 20 9 2 5 2 67 11 60
2014 Female gender 28 27 16 9 4 9 7 65 16 96

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
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 Male gender 61 24 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 55
2019 Female gender 52 27 8 5 7 0 1 80 12 79
2018 Male gender 42 32 12 4 8 2 0 76 12 50
2018 Female gender 40 33 5 14 4 3 0 75 19 72
2017 Male gender 55 27 2 11 5 0 0 82 16 57
2017 Female gender 47 21 17 9 6 0 0 67 15 83
2014 Male gender 52 30 5 4 6 3 0 85 10 60
2014 Female gender 42 29 10 9 7 1 1 73 17 96

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
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 Male gender 64 28 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 55
2019 Female gender 70 22 3 3 1 0 1 93 4 78
2018 Male gender 44 40 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 50
2018 Female gender 52 34 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 73
2017 Male gender 50 39 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 57
2017 Female gender 46 41 1 10 2 0 0 87 12 82
2014 Male gender 54 36 5 4 0 2 0 92 4 60
2014 Female gender 48 38 4 5 3 0 1 88 8 96

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
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 Male gender 64 28 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 55
2019 Female gender 59 32 4 1 2 2 0 93 3 79
2018 Male gender 51 29 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 49
2018 Female gender 46 40 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 72
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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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 66 20 7 0 2 0 5 90 2 55
2019 Female gender 67 20 5 2 1 2 3 91 3 79

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
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 Male gender 61 24 14 0 0 0 2 86 0 55
2019 Female gender 57 24 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 79
2018 Male gender 53 24 14 4 4 0 0 78 8 49
2018 Female gender 46 32 6 12 4 0 0 78 16 74
2017 Male gender 50 33 10 4 2 0 2 84 6 56
2017 Female gender 48 28 10 5 9 0 0 76 14 83
2014 Male gender 45 43 2 5 3 2 0 90 9 60
2014 Female gender 49 25 13 5 5 0 2 76 11 96

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
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 Male gender 66 23 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 55
2019 Female gender 59 24 2 4 3 5 3 89 8 79
2018 Male gender 51 28 14 2 2 2 0 81 4 49
2018 Female gender 57 28 11 1 1 1 0 86 3 74
2017 Male gender 58 29 7 5 0 1 0 88 5 57
2017 Female gender 53 27 10 3 4 2 1 83 7 83
2014 Male gender 58 24 2 5 6 5 0 86 12 60
2014 Female gender 61 16 11 6 3 2 1 79 9 96

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my 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 Male gender 65 22 11 2 0 0 0 87 2 54
2019 Female gender 58 26 8 1 4 1 1 87 5 78
2018 Male gender 53 26 6 12 2 0 0 80 14 49
2018 Female gender 47 34 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 74
2017 Male gender 53 31 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 57
2017 Female gender 42 37 7 5 9 0 0 79 14 83
2014 Male gender 55 35 2 3 3 2 0 92 7 60
2014 Female gender 54 25 9 6 4 0 1 80 11 96

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 86 2 8 2 0 0 2 90 2 54
2019 Female gender 90 7 2 2 0 0 0 97 2 79
2017 Male gender 84 13 1 2 0 0 0 97 2 57
2017 Female gender 83 7 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 83
2014 Male gender 88 2 3 2 2 2 2 93 3 60
2014 Female gender 85 9 2 2 0 0 1 95 2 96

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 67 17 6 2 2 0 7 90 4 55
2019 Female gender 69 16 3 4 2 5 2 91 6 78
2017 Male gender 55 34 4 4 0 3 0 92 4 57
2017 Female gender 46 25 8 11 4 1 5 76 15 83
2014 Male gender 41 27 9 8 7 5 3 74 16 60
2014 Female gender 48 21 8 5 4 2 11 80 11 96

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
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 Male gender 73 16 7 2 2 0 0 89 3 55
2019 Female gender 74 19 1 2 3 1 0 94 5 79
2018 Male gender 59 24 8 4 2 2 0 85 6 49
2018 Female gender 57 29 8 3 4 0 0 85 7 74
2017 Male gender 72 16 5 5 0 2 0 90 5 57
2017 Female gender 64 19 4 6 5 2 0 85 11 83

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
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 Male gender 68 18 9 3 0 0 2 87 3 55
2019 Female gender 64 25 2 3 3 2 0 92 6 77
2018 Male gender 58 24 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 49
2018 Female gender 51 29 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 74
2017 Male gender 63 27 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 57
2017 Female gender 53 30 7 4 5 1 0 84 9 83
2014 Male gender 56 25 8 5 5 2 0 81 10 60
2014 Female gender 57 24 8 5 5 0 0 81 11 96

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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 37 52 5 0 0 0 5 94 0 18
2019 Female gender 31 45 8 16 0 0 0 76 16 12
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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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 61 22 15 2 0 0 0 83 2 55
2019 Female gender 46 37 7 4 3 3 0 86 7 78
2018 Male gender 48 30 8 6 4 4 0 82 10 50
2018 Female gender 49 34 8 3 4 3 0 85 7 75
2017 Male gender 43 30 17 7 0 3 0 75 7 57
2017 Female gender 42 39 6 6 5 1 0 83 11 82
2014 Male gender 39 39 5 7 4 7 0 84 11 60
2014 Female gender 40 36 7 6 6 4 0 79 13 96

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of 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 Male gender 50 31 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 55
2019 Female gender 45 41 8 3 3 2 0 87 5 79
2018 Male gender 44 34 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 50
2018 Female gender 45 32 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 75
2017 Male gender 42 29 20 5 2 2 0 72 7 57
2017 Female gender 40 30 14 10 6 0 0 70 15 83
2014 Male gender 40 34 11 5 9 2 0 75 14 60
2014 Female gender 43 37 6 9 5 0 0 80 14 96

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
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 Male gender 32 39 19 6 2 2 0 73 8 55
2019 Female gender 33 41 10 9 2 5 1 79 11 79
2018 Male gender 22 54 8 10 4 2 0 78 14 50
2018 Female gender 28 33 19 14 5 1 0 62 20 75
2017 Male gender 22 42 20 7 4 5 0 68 11 57
2017 Female gender 32 32 15 11 3 7 0 69 15 83
2014 Male gender 34 31 18 11 3 3 0 67 15 60
2014 Female gender 33 38 12 7 6 4 0 74 14 96

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
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 Male gender 37 34 19 9 0 2 0 72 9 55
2019 Female gender 30 41 19 9 0 1 0 72 9 78
2018 Male gender 30 44 6 12 6 2 0 76 18 50
2018 Female gender 26 40 13 15 3 3 0 68 18 75
2017 Male gender 32 33 21 7 8 0 0 65 15 57
2017 Female gender 19 47 9 15 7 3 0 68 23 83
2014 Male gender 25 47 13 8 5 2 0 73 13 60
2014 Female gender 29 42 11 10 7 1 0 72 18 96

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 52 27 20 0 2 0 0 78 2 55
2019 Female gender 55 25 12 4 2 3 0 82 6 79
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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
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 60 26 13 2 0 0 0 85 2 55
2019 Female gender 50 40 8 2 0 0 0 89 2 79
2018 Male gender 54 28 14 2 0 2 0 84 2 50
2018 Female gender 48 43 7 1 1 0 0 90 3 74
2017 Male gender 33 52 8 6 2 0 0 85 8 56
2017 Female gender 41 46 4 7 1 0 0 87 8 83
2014 Male gender 44 43 7 5 0 2 0 88 5 60
2014 Female gender 50 36 5 5 1 2 0 89 6 96

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 34 33 17 11 4 0 0 67 15 55
2019 Female gender 27 41 14 9 3 6 0 73 12 78

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 51 27 12 5 2 2 2 81 7 53
2019 Female gender 49 33 4 6 3 5 0 87 9 79
2018 Male gender 43 31 10 6 4 6 0 79 11 49
2018 Female gender 40 46 5 3 1 3 1 90 4 75
2017 Male gender 58 25 7 7 2 2 0 84 9 56
2017 Female gender 44 32 13 5 1 3 2 80 7 83
2014 Male gender 45 29 10 9 5 2 0 75 15 60
2014 Female gender 49 29 6 7 6 1 2 81 13 96

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 47 39 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 55
2019 Female gender 39 34 20 2 2 5 0 76 3 78
2018 Male gender 44 36 8 4 6 2 0 82 10 50
2018 Female gender 37 38 19 1 1 3 0 78 3 75

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 Male gender 32 23 18 11 0 15 0 65 13 55
2019 Female gender 28 18 25 8 5 12 4 55 15 78
2018 Male gender 24 26 18 16 6 8 2 56 24 50
2018 Female gender 19 29 17 9 7 16 3 59 20 75
2017 Male gender 19 29 14 6 14 18 0 58 24 56
2017 Female gender 7 29 14 15 12 16 7 47 35 81
2014 Male gender 17 18 18 6 13 22 5 48 27 60
2014 Female gender 16 19 18 10 15 12 10 45 32 96

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 Male gender 33 44 8 8 4 2 0 79 13 55
2019 Female gender 39 33 14 5 7 2 0 74 12 78
2018 Male gender 32 24 18 12 10 4 0 58 23 50
2018 Female gender 30 36 15 10 7 3 0 68 17 74
2017 Male gender 40 34 13 5 7 0 0 74 13 56
2017 Female gender 31 37 14 6 7 3 1 71 14 82
2014 Male gender 42 31 11 5 8 2 0 75 13 60
2014 Female gender 37 37 4 12 4 3 3 79 17 96

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 Male gender 27 26 18 7 19 2 2 55 26 55
2019 Female gender 30 29 17 8 10 2 4 63 19 78
2018 Male gender 22 22 12 16 24 2 2 45 42 50
2018 Female gender 19 25 13 20 19 3 1 46 40 75
2017 Male gender 23 13 14 14 27 2 8 39 45 57
2017 Female gender 7 19 14 23 30 2 4 29 57 83
2014 Male gender 20 27 11 11 22 6 3 51 37 60
2014 Female gender 10 19 22 19 22 1 6 31 45 96

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 Male gender 59 18 12 6 2 0 3 80 7 55
2019 Female gender 62 22 9 1 1 0 5 88 2 78

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 Male gender 60 10 8 4 6 0 12 79 12 54
2019 Female gender 61 11 8 4 7 2 7 78 13 78

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 Male gender 56 21 10 6 0 2 5 83 7 55
2019 Female gender 57 26 7 0 3 3 4 89 3 78

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 Male gender 54 16 10 6 6 3 5 76 13 55
2019 Female gender 51 24 7 1 7 5 4 83 9 78

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 Male gender 65 11 6 2 7 0 9 83 10 55
2019 Female gender 71 10 4 0 4 2 10 91 5 77

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 Male gender 70 16 5 0 0 2 7 94 0 55
2019 Female gender 72 10 2 3 4 3 6 90 8 76

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 Male gender 82 2 4 4 0 2 7 92 4 54
2019 Female gender 78 7 3 3 0 6 4 94 3 78

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 Male gender 79 7 0 2 0 0 12 97 3 55
2019 Female gender 81 6 1 2 2 0 9 95 3 77

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 Male gender 54 30 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 55
2019 Female gender 31 48 9 5 1 3 2 84 7 78
2018 Male gender 30 40 18 4 8 0 0 70 12 50
2018 Female gender 39 38 12 6 1 4 0 80 7 74
2017 Male gender 35 44 12 5 3 0 0 79 9 56
2017 Female gender 25 37 18 12 4 1 3 65 16 83

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 Male gender 55 31 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 54
2019 Female gender 40 40 15 3 1 2 0 81 4 78
2018 Male gender 42 44 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 50
2018 Female gender 38 43 11 4 1 3 0 83 6 74
2017 Male gender 46 43 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 57
2017 Female gender 33 47 7 7 4 2 0 82 11 83
2014 Male gender 46 36 5 6 2 5 0 87 8 60
2014 Female gender 46 35 10 2 3 3 0 84 5 96

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 Male gender 60 30 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 55
2019 Female gender 35 38 12 5 3 7 0 79 9 78
2018 Male gender 48 30 12 8 0 2 0 79 8 50
2018 Female gender 37 40 11 7 1 4 0 80 9 75
2017 Male gender 37 33 18 5 3 3 0 73 9 57
2017 Female gender 35 39 10 8 2 6 0 79 11 83
2014 Male gender 45 26 10 6 3 9 0 79 10 60
2014 Female gender 46 29 14 4 1 7 0 80 6 96

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 Male gender 75 14 6 2 2 2 0 90 3 55
2019 Female gender 58 34 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 78
2018 Male gender 56 32 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 50
2018 Female gender 59 34 4 1 1 0 0 93 3 75
2017 Male gender 61 34 2 4 0 0 0 95 4 57
2017 Female gender 42 44 5 6 4 0 0 86 9 83
2014 Male gender 61 28 3 5 2 2 0 90 7 60
2014 Female gender 60 31 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 96

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 Male gender 67 20 6 6 2 0 0 87 7 55
2019 Female gender 61 27 5 3 3 1 0 89 6 77
2018 Male gender 56 24 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 50
2018 Female gender 48 31 13 7 1 0 0 78 8 75
2017 Male gender 52 25 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 57
2017 Female gender 45 30 10 10 4 1 0 76 14 83
2014 Male gender 54 27 8 7 3 2 0 82 11 60
2014 Female gender 52 33 12 1 2 1 0 85 3 96

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 Male gender 66 21 3 8 2 0 0 87 10 55
2019 Female gender 60 29 3 3 3 1 0 91 6 78
2018 Male gender 47 29 14 8 2 0 0 76 10 49
2018 Female gender 45 33 16 4 1 0 0 78 6 75
2017 Male gender 51 24 17 7 1 0 0 75 9 57
2017 Female gender 40 34 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 83
2014 Male gender 50 28 8 6 5 2 0 80 12 60
2014 Female gender 49 39 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 96

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 Male gender 58 15 14 9 2 0 2 75 11 55
2019 Female gender 52 18 17 4 3 6 0 75 7 78
2018 Male gender 46 28 16 2 8 0 0 74 10 50
2018 Female gender 38 21 21 12 3 4 0 62 16 75
2017 Male gender 46 20 17 7 6 5 0 69 13 57
2017 Female gender 29 29 11 14 13 5 1 61 28 82
2014 Male gender 50 18 13 6 8 5 0 72 15 60
2014 Female gender 43 23 15 11 5 3 0 68 17 96
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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 Male gender 19 46 35 55
2019 Female gender 20 44 36 78
2018 Male gender 30 32 38 50
2018 Female gender 30 40 31 75
2017 Male gender 31 34 35 57
2017 Female gender 33 26 41 82
2014 Male gender 28 35 37 60
2014 Female gender 30 21 49 96

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 Male gender 9 31 49 11 0 0 10
2019 Female gender 0 34 34 0 12 20 15
2018 Male gender 14 20 46 20 0 0 15
2018 Female gender 0 5 73 4 9 9 22
2017 Male gender 18 13 43 17 0 9 18
2017 Female gender 0 14 82 0 0 4 27
2014 Male gender 26 5 51 18 9999 0 17
2014 Female gender 19 28 43 3 9999 7 28
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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 Male gender 33 46 12 5 3 0 2 80 8 55
2019 Female gender 36 40 11 7 3 0 4 79 10 78

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 Male gender 64 24 5 2 0 3 2 93 2 55
2019 Female gender 58 22 10 0 0 6 4 88 0 78
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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 Male gender 9 91 55
2019 Female gender 7 93 78

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 Male gender 13 87 55
2019 Female gender 6 94 78

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 Male gender 32 7 15 2 3 35 6 65 9 54
2019 Female gender 17 9 16 3 1 43 11 56 8 78
2018 Male gender 28 16 18 2 4 28 4 65 9 50
2018 Female gender 12 17 20 4 4 35 8 51 14 75
2017 Male gender 16 18 12 9 3 40 1 58 21 57
2017 Female gender 8 9 25 3 3 41 11 35 14 83
2014 Male gender 20 11 9 2 7 39 12 64 17 60
2014 Female gender 17 18 9 3 8 30 15 62 21 96

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 Male gender 47 23 20 2 3 3 2 73 6 55
2019 Female gender 35 25 18 4 0 18 0 73 5 78
2018 Male gender 30 30 26 2 2 10 0 66 5 50
2018 Female gender 20 41 19 4 3 13 0 70 8 75
2017 Male gender 33 30 16 13 2 7 0 68 15 57
2017 Female gender 23 36 18 4 3 16 0 70 8 83
2014 Male gender 36 36 8 7 0 10 3 83 8 60
2014 Female gender 29 29 12 7 3 18 2 72 13 96
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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 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 Male gender 9 91 55
2019 Female gender 9 91 78

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 Male gender 25 7 16 2 0 47 4 65 3 55
2019 Female gender 19 4 16 3 3 44 12 50 13 77
2018 Male gender 26 14 18 2 2 34 4 64 6 50
2018 Female gender 11 16 20 1 1 43 8 54 5 75
2017 Male gender 16 22 8 3 2 40 9 75 10 57
2017 Female gender 7 12 23 2 2 48 6 40 10 82
2014 Male gender 19 12 16 0 0 43 11 65 0 60
2014 Female gender 16 9 14 1 4 44 11 56 12 96

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 Male gender 42 31 16 2 0 7 2 80 3 54
2019 Female gender 34 18 17 6 3 23 0 67 11 78
2018 Male gender 30 36 20 2 2 10 0 73 4 50
2018 Female gender 20 32 23 3 1 22 0 66 5 75
2017 Male gender 43 34 13 3 0 4 4 83 3 57
2017 Female gender 25 36 15 5 2 16 1 73 9 83
2014 Male gender 35 33 13 2 0 17 0 82 2 60
2014 Female gender 34 26 11 1 4 22 1 78 7 96
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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 Male gender 49 23 18 3 5 0 2 73 8 54
2019 Female gender 47 25 7 9 10 0 1 73 20 78
2018 Male gender 43 24 12 12 10 0 0 66 22 50
2018 Female gender 40 28 20 5 7 0 0 68 12 75
2017 Male gender 44 19 20 9 9 0 0 63 18 57
2017 Female gender 38 28 16 7 9 0 1 67 17 82

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 Male gender 16 33 29 16 7 0 0 49 22 54
2019 Female gender 24 26 23 14 10 1 1 52 25 77
2018 Male gender 12 28 28 24 8 0 0 40 32 50
2018 Female gender 16 22 24 23 14 0 1 38 37 74
2017 Male gender 11 25 23 29 12 0 0 36 41 57
2017 Female gender 16 18 26 22 18 0 0 34 40 83

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 Male gender 29 44 18 6 4 0 0 73 10 54
2019 Female gender 39 29 18 9 4 1 0 69 13 78
2018 Male gender 20 44 22 8 6 0 0 64 14 50
2018 Female gender 24 24 26 14 9 0 3 49 24 75
2017 Male gender 26 30 21 11 9 1 2 58 20 57
2017 Female gender 19 26 26 14 14 0 1 46 28 83

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 Male gender 22 27 19 18 14 0 0 48 33 53
2019 Female gender 26 33 21 10 9 3 0 60 19 78
2018 Male gender 14 22 20 24 20 0 0 36 44 50
2018 Female gender 17 20 20 23 17 0 3 39 41 75
2017 Male gender 12 32 16 18 22 0 0 44 39 57
2017 Female gender 19 19 22 21 15 0 4 39 38 83

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 Male gender 56 20 15 5 2 0 2 77 8 54
2019 Female gender 55 28 4 9 1 1 1 86 10 78
2018 Male gender 42 38 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 50
2018 Female gender 45 24 12 11 3 0 5 73 14 75
2017 Male gender 48 24 14 6 4 1 4 75 10 57
2017 Female gender 40 20 17 6 6 0 11 68 13 83

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 Male gender 42 28 9 13 6 0 2 71 19 54
2019 Female gender 43 28 15 8 3 1 2 73 12 78
2018 Male gender 28 38 18 12 2 0 2 67 14 50
2018 Female gender 28 27 24 16 4 0 1 55 20 75
2017 Male gender 31 30 27 9 3 0 0 61 12 57
2017 Female gender 29 25 26 9 10 0 0 54 20 82

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 Male gender 39 36 13 9 2 0 0 75 12 55
2019 Female gender 40 35 15 7 3 0 0 75 9 78
2018 Male gender 27 39 27 6 2 0 0 65 8 49
2018 Female gender 32 34 26 5 3 0 0 66 8 74
2017 Male gender 33 39 17 4 7 0 0 72 11 56
2017 Female gender 33 33 16 7 9 0 1 67 17 82

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 Male gender 25 41 16 14 2 0 2 67 16 55
2019 Female gender 37 39 10 10 3 1 0 77 13 77
2018 Male gender 27 32 20 14 4 0 2 61 18 49
2018 Female gender 34 32 12 11 10 0 1 67 21 74
2017 Male gender 29 29 23 14 6 0 0 58 20 57
2017 Female gender 26 31 19 10 14 0 0 57 24 82

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 Male gender 38 33 15 14 0 0 0 71 14 55
2019 Female gender 43 31 18 3 6 0 0 74 8 78
2018 Male gender 22 45 23 8 2 0 0 67 10 49
2018 Female gender 31 33 16 14 6 0 1 64 19 74
2017 Male gender 32 38 18 8 4 0 0 70 12 57
2017 Female gender 31 29 14 11 13 0 2 61 25 82

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 Male gender 55 18 10 11 2 0 3 76 13 54
2019 Female gender 52 24 13 4 5 1 0 77 10 77

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 Male gender 31 44 17 7 0 0 0 75 7 54
2019 Female gender 40 34 18 2 4 1 1 76 6 78
2018 Male gender 39 29 22 8 2 0 0 68 10 49
2018 Female gender 33 28 16 14 6 1 3 63 20 74
2017 Male gender 33 24 24 10 8 0 0 57 19 57
2017 Female gender 33 31 17 6 8 1 3 67 15 82

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 Male gender 66 19 10 2 3 0 0 85 5 55
2019 Female gender 53 29 5 2 6 0 6 87 8 78
2018 Male gender 65 14 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 49
2018 Female gender 57 16 12 9 5 0 0 73 15 74
2017 Male gender 49 26 13 7 6 0 0 75 13 57
2017 Female gender 44 22 20 7 5 0 2 67 12 83

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 Male gender 84 5 0 2 2 2 5 96 4 55
2019 Female gender 82 5 0 0 2 1 10 98 2 77
2018 Male gender 85 2 0 4 2 2 4 93 7 48
2018 Female gender 78 11 3 4 0 0 4 93 4 74

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 Male gender 81 7 5 0 4 0 3 91 4 55
2019 Female gender 84 7 3 2 3 1 1 93 4 79
2018 Male gender 84 8 2 2 0 2 2 96 2 49
2018 Female gender 76 11 3 6 1 1 3 90 7 74
2017 Male gender 80 5 9 2 2 2 0 87 4 57
2017 Female gender 72 13 7 4 2 0 1 86 6 83

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 Male gender 66 23 8 2 2 0 0 89 3 55
2019 Female gender 68 24 4 2 3 0 0 92 4 79
2018 Male gender 58 24 8 6 0 2 2 85 6 50
2018 Female gender 61 26 10 1 0 0 3 89 1 73
2017 Male gender 61 17 15 5 2 0 0 78 6 57
2017 Female gender 56 25 12 1 4 0 2 83 5 83

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 Male gender 74 19 6 0 2 0 0 92 2 55
2019 Female gender 72 14 5 4 4 1 0 87 9 79
2018 Male gender 62 14 12 6 4 0 2 78 10 50
2018 Female gender 56 26 6 6 4 0 3 84 10 73
2017 Male gender 72 4 18 3 2 0 0 77 5 57
2017 Female gender 50 22 11 10 5 1 1 74 15 83

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 Male gender 68 10 3 0 0 0 18 96 0 54
2019 Female gender 62 9 1 0 0 0 28 98 0 79
2018 Male gender 58 12 8 0 0 0 22 90 0 50
2018 Female gender 52 11 3 1 1 0 31 92 4 71
2017 Male gender 66 6 4 0 1 0 23 94 2 57
2017 Female gender 58 10 2 1 1 0 27 94 3 83

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 Male gender 60 17 8 0 2 0 13 88 3 54
2019 Female gender 72 19 3 4 0 1 1 93 4 79
2018 Male gender 64 12 18 2 2 0 2 78 4 50
2018 Female gender 71 14 7 3 0 0 6 90 3 72
2017 Male gender 60 20 15 2 0 0 3 82 2 57
2017 Female gender 61 26 5 0 1 0 7 93 1 82

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 Male gender 85 5 0 0 2 2 6 98 2 55
2019 Female gender 77 10 2 4 7 0 0 87 10 79
2018 Male gender 76 6 8 4 0 2 4 87 4 50
2018 Female gender 82 3 7 1 3 0 4 89 4 73
2017 Male gender 75 18 2 2 2 0 2 94 4 57
2017 Female gender 74 13 3 0 3 1 5 94 4 83

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 Male gender 50 28 13 2 2 0 6 83 4 55
2019 Female gender 63 19 12 3 1 1 0 84 4 79
2018 Male gender 52 32 10 4 0 0 2 85 4 50
2018 Female gender 47 34 8 3 3 0 5 85 6 73
2017 Male gender 52 33 6 7 2 0 2 86 8 57
2017 Female gender 57 28 10 1 2 0 1 87 4 83

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 Male gender 17 43 26 10 4 0 0 60 14 55
2019 Female gender 17 40 32 6 4 0 1 57 10 79
2018 Male gender 6 38 43 6 8 0 0 44 14 50
2018 Female gender 16 25 28 25 5 0 0 41 31 75
2017 Male gender 11 30 34 18 5 2 0 42 23 57
2017 Female gender 11 26 36 17 10 0 0 37 27 83

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 Male gender 2 14 48 22 14 0 0 36 16 53
2019 Female gender 7 14 27 35 16 0 1 52 21 79
2018 Male gender 10 18 34 34 4 0 0 38 28 50
2018 Female gender 9 26 22 28 15 0 0 43 35 74
2017 Male gender 7 21 34 28 9 2 0 38 28 57
2017 Female gender 12 22 31 25 9 0 2 35 34 82

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 Male gender 54 38 6 2 0 0 0 93 2 55
2019 Female gender 54 30 11 2 2 1 0 85 4 79
2018 Male gender 60 30 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 50
2018 Female gender 60 35 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 75
2017 Male gender 67 20 7 3 0 4 0 90 3 57
2017 Female gender 51 39 8 1 0 1 0 91 1 83

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 Male gender 48 26 15 4 6 2 0 75 10 55
2019 Female gender 40 38 13 6 2 1 0 80 7 78
2018 Male gender 34 34 16 8 2 4 2 72 11 50
2018 Female gender 33 40 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 75
2017 Male gender 23 46 17 15 0 0 0 68 15 57
2017 Female gender 20 50 12 11 6 1 0 71 17 83
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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 Male gender 11 89 55
2019 Female gender 16 84 79
2017 Male gender 14 86 57
2017 Female gender 18 82 83
2014 Male gender 8 92 60
2014 Female gender 17 83 96
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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 Male gender 29 44 14 6 5 2 0 30 70 54
2019 Female gender 26 38 15 5 11 3 3 27 73 79
2018 Male gender 32 30 20 4 10 4 0 34 66 50
2018 Female gender 38 30 15 8 8 1 0 38 62 74
2017 Male gender 44 27 7 4 14 3 0 45 55 57
2017 Female gender 28 40 8 7 11 6 0 30 70 83

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 Male gender 42 58 37
2019 Female gender 61 39 55

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

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Male gender 85 15 37
2019 Female gender 51 49 55
2018 Male gender 69 31 32
2018 Female gender 51 49 45

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 Male gender 53 27 5 9 3 0 3 82 12 36
2019 Female gender 55 15 6 6 7 2 9 78 15 55
2018 Male gender 66 13 13 0 3 3 3 83 3 32
2018 Female gender 40 40 4 4 4 0 7 86 9 45
2017 Male gender 47 23 13 11 0 4 2 74 11 30
2017 Female gender 26 39 10 12 7 0 7 70 20 55

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 Male gender 20 13 3 16 3 8 37 60 35 37
2019 Female gender 14 3 8 9 24 8 34 30 55 55
2018 Male gender 9 3 6 13 18 13 37 25 62 32
2018 Female gender 7 2 11 7 24 7 42 18 61 45
2017 Male gender 14 7 10 9 11 8 41 41 40 30
2017 Female gender 7 11 10 1 12 6 53 44 33 55

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 Male gender 55 15 9 4 9 2 5 76 14 55
2019 Female gender 41 19 11 5 10 2 13 70 18 79
2018 Male gender 51 8 20 6 6 0 8 64 13 49
2018 Female gender 38 21 14 10 9 1 7 64 21 73
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