2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada by Question 94.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 94)

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 Other occupational category 49 39 4 6 3 0 0 88 8 307
2017 Other occupational category 51 38 3 6 1 0 0 89 8 332
2014 Other occupational category 50 41 2 5 3 0 0 90 8 304

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 Other occupational category 73 15 4 5 3 0 1 88 8 307
2017 Other occupational category 70 18 4 5 2 0 0 88 8 331
2014 Other occupational category 69 20 3 4 4 0 0 89 8 303

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 Other occupational category 51 33 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 306
2017 Other occupational category 57 33 3 6 1 0 0 90 7 332
2014 Other occupational category 60 25 5 8 1 0 0 85 10 304

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 Other occupational category 43 36 10 8 3 0 0 79 10 302
2017 Other occupational category 50 36 4 8 3 0 0 86 10 332
2014 Other occupational category 47 32 9 10 3 0 0 79 12 304

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 Other occupational category 61 32 4 1 3 0 0 92 4 304
2017 Other occupational category 61 33 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 332
2014 Other occupational category 59 34 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 304

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 Other occupational category 58 27 6 5 4 0 0 85 9 306
2017 Other occupational category 64 26 4 5 1 0 0 90 6 332
2014 Other occupational category 59 25 8 7 1 1 0 84 8 304

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 53 33 8 2 3 1 0 87 5 306
2017 Other occupational category 46 37 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 332
2014 Other occupational category 42 44 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 304

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 Other occupational category 41 33 8 11 6 1 0 75 16 308
2017 Other occupational category 44 37 9 6 5 0 0 81 10 332
2014 Other occupational category 37 35 12 11 5 1 0 72 16 304

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 Other occupational category 42 39 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 308
2017 Other occupational category 44 38 7 9 2 0 0 82 11 332

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 63 25 7 2 2 0 0 88 5 307
2017 Other occupational category 61 29 4 4 2 0 0 90 5 332
2014 Other occupational category 55 33 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 304

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 41 36 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 307
2017 Other occupational category 45 34 8 8 5 0 0 80 12 332

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 62 30 4 1 2 0 0 92 3 307
2017 Other occupational category 64 27 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 332
2014 Other occupational category 67 26 5 2 1 0 0 93 2 304

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 Other occupational category 43 36 9 8 5 0 0 78 12 306
2017 Other occupational category 43 40 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 331
2014 Other occupational category 39 43 7 6 4 0 1 83 10 304

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 43 38 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 306
2017 Other occupational category 48 33 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 332
2014 Other occupational category 46 34 10 7 3 0 0 81 10 304

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 42 41 6 7 3 0 0 83 10 299
2017 Other occupational category 50 35 8 5 2 0 0 86 6 332
2014 Other occupational category 51 33 7 6 2 0 1 85 8 303

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 Other occupational category 52 37 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 306
2017 Other occupational category 55 32 9 2 1 0 0 88 4 332
2014 Other occupational category 49 35 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 304

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 Other occupational category 44 30 17 6 3 1 0 74 8 308
2017 Other occupational category 48 36 11 4 1 0 1 85 5 332
2014 Other occupational category 42 40 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 304

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 Other occupational category 7 23 35 23 11 1 1 34 30 308
2017 Other occupational category 7 13 35 25 17 0 4 43 21 330
2014 Other occupational category 7 18 35 22 15 1 1 38 26 302

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
(%)
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 Other occupational category 7 17 27 22 25 1 1 47 25 304
2017 Other occupational category 6 11 23 25 29 1 4 57 19 326
2014 Other occupational category 3 8 24 29 31 2 3 64 11 304

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 9 19 29 23 18 1 1 42 28 306
2017 Other occupational category 7 15 29 24 22 1 3 48 22 327
2014 Other occupational category 9 14 31 25 19 1 1 45 23 304

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 4 15 26 30 25 0 0 55 19 306
2017 Other occupational category 3 6 26 38 25 0 3 65 9 324
2014 Other occupational category 3 8 31 33 22 0 1 57 11 302

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 Other occupational category 18 22 29 16 14 1 1 31 40 307
2017 Other occupational category 6 15 31 22 22 1 3 46 22 327
2014 Other occupational category 7 12 35 21 20 2 3 43 20 304

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 9 19 26 20 20 3 3 43 30 307
2017 Other occupational category 5 9 25 26 28 2 4 58 15 327
2014 Other occupational category 2 7 18 32 32 4 5 70 9 304

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 Other occupational category 7 16 31 26 17 2 2 44 24 307
2017 Other occupational category 6 11 28 29 21 2 4 53 18 327
2014 Other occupational category 8 16 31 25 17 2 1 43 25 301

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 Other occupational category 7 17 35 24 15 1 1 40 24 307
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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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 78 12 4 4 3 0 0 90 7 308
2017 Other occupational category 72 17 5 2 2 0 1 90 5 332
2014 Other occupational category 73 14 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 304

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 38 29 15 9 3 4 3 71 13 307
2017 Other occupational category 36 26 12 10 4 5 6 70 16 332
2014 Other occupational category 38 30 12 8 2 4 5 75 12 304

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 Other occupational category 53 24 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 308
2017 Other occupational category 57 25 8 8 3 0 0 82 11 332
2014 Other occupational category 52 28 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 304

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 Other occupational category 61 26 5 6 2 0 0 87 9 307
2017 Other occupational category 59 29 4 6 2 0 0 89 8 332
2014 Other occupational category 57 34 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 304

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 51 32 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 307
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 59 22 13 3 1 0 1 83 4 307

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 47 32 8 7 4 1 0 80 11 308
2017 Other occupational category 53 32 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 332
2014 Other occupational category 52 29 8 7 2 1 1 82 10 304

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 57 22 10 5 4 1 1 81 9 305
2017 Other occupational category 59 27 6 5 1 1 1 88 6 331
2014 Other occupational category 60 22 10 4 2 3 0 84 6 304

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 50 29 10 8 2 0 1 80 10 307
2017 Other occupational category 54 32 5 5 3 0 0 86 8 332
2014 Other occupational category 54 28 8 5 3 1 0 83 9 304

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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 83 7 5 2 2 0 1 91 4 303
2017 Other occupational category 84 10 2 1 2 0 1 95 3 332
2014 Other occupational category 87 10 2 0 1 0 1 97 2 304

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 61 18 8 5 3 1 5 84 8 308
2017 Other occupational category 60 21 8 2 2 2 5 88 4 332
2014 Other occupational category 59 18 5 5 5 4 6 84 10 304

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 70 15 9 4 2 1 0 86 5 308
2017 Other occupational category 64 25 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 332

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 59 25 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 308
2017 Other occupational category 62 23 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 332
2014 Other occupational category 61 27 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 304
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Senior Management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 35 32 13 12 4 3 0 70 17 306
2017 Other occupational category 31 33 11 12 10 2 0 66 23 332
2014 Other occupational category 35 33 11 12 5 5 0 72 17 304

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 31 33 16 11 8 1 0 65 18 306
2017 Other occupational category 33 33 11 12 9 2 0 67 22 332
2014 Other occupational category 37 31 14 11 6 2 0 69 17 304

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 24 34 18 15 7 2 0 59 23 305
2017 Other occupational category 30 32 13 13 9 3 0 64 22 332
2014 Other occupational category 29 34 12 15 4 5 0 67 20 303

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 27 35 14 16 6 2 0 63 23 306
2017 Other occupational category 29 36 14 12 7 2 0 66 20 331
2014 Other occupational category 25 39 15 12 8 2 1 65 20 302

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 51 28 13 3 1 3 1 81 5 308
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 55 34 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 308
2017 Other occupational category 54 36 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 331
2014 Other occupational category 48 38 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 304

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
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 22 41 17 15 4 1 0 64 19 308

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 53 30 9 4 1 1 1 85 6 307
2017 Other occupational category 45 32 12 6 4 1 1 78 10 331
2014 Other occupational category 48 31 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 304

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 51 35 10 4 1 0 0 86 4 308

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 23 25 17 17 10 5 4 52 29 304
2017 Other occupational category 21 23 13 17 16 7 3 49 36 330
2014 Other occupational category 19 18 14 18 16 11 5 44 40 304

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 29 31 18 14 7 1 0 61 21 305
2017 Other occupational category 42 36 9 7 5 1 0 78 12 330
2014 Other occupational category 37 34 11 12 5 1 0 72 17 304

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
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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 Other occupational category 20 21 19 20 17 1 1 42 39 306
2017 Other occupational category 21 31 14 17 14 2 2 54 32 332
2014 Other occupational category 23 21 15 20 17 2 2 46 38 304

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
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 64 19 10 3 0 1 3 86 3 306

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
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 64 11 7 3 4 1 9 84 8 308

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a moderate extent
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 55 23 15 5 1 1 2 80 5 308

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 Other occupational category 52 21 13 7 3 2 2 76 10 306

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 Other occupational category 54 14 10 8 9 1 4 72 18 307

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 Other occupational category 76 12 6 1 2 1 3 91 3 308

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 Other occupational category 84 6 2 1 1 3 2 95 3 306

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 Other occupational category 87 4 2 0 0 1 6 98 0 306

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 Other occupational category 33 38 18 8 2 2 0 72 9 306
2017 Other occupational category 33 42 15 7 1 2 1 77 8 331

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 Other occupational category 49 32 13 5 1 0 0 81 6 305
2017 Other occupational category 54 34 8 2 1 1 0 88 3 332
2014 Other occupational category 56 34 5 3 1 2 0 91 3 304

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 Other occupational category 58 28 9 2 1 2 1 88 3 304
2017 Other occupational category 54 32 8 2 2 1 0 87 4 330
2014 Other occupational category 58 30 6 2 1 3 0 91 3 304

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 Other occupational category 65 28 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 307
2017 Other occupational category 63 27 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 332
2014 Other occupational category 64 29 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 303

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 Other occupational category 52 30 12 4 1 1 0 83 5 305
2017 Other occupational category 55 28 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 332
2014 Other occupational category 48 30 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 304

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 Other occupational category 48 35 12 4 1 0 0 83 5 305
2017 Other occupational category 54 29 12 3 2 0 0 83 5 332
2014 Other occupational category 48 32 9 8 2 0 1 81 10 304

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 Other occupational category 44 25 15 10 5 2 0 70 15 307
2017 Other occupational category 48 23 15 7 4 1 0 73 12 331
2014 Other occupational category 40 23 14 13 7 3 0 66 20 304
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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 Other occupational category 30 33 37 308
2017 Other occupational category 24 38 38 332
2014 Other occupational category 28 37 35 304
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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 Other occupational category 29 31 7 4 3 1 25 82 9 306

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 Other occupational category 44 18 7 1 1 6 24 88 2 307
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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 Other occupational category 11 89 307

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 61 39 31

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 58 42 31

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 31

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 26 74 31

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 23 77 31

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 35 65 31

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 39 61 31

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 48 52 31

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 23 77 31

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 31

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 35 65 31

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 16 84 31

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 42 58 31

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 26 74 31

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 31

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 31

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 42 58 31

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 Other occupational category 16 84 307

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 Other occupational category 26 20 19 7 6 18 4 59 16 308
2017 Other occupational category 20 18 17 5 6 24 9 57 17 332
2014 Other occupational category 26 13 13 6 5 28 9 62 18 304

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 Other occupational category 47 35 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 307
2017 Other occupational category 38 29 15 6 5 7 1 73 11 332
2014 Other occupational category 39 29 12 5 3 11 1 78 9 304
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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 Other occupational category 6 94 307

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 44 56 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 16

Question 67e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 16

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 15

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 15

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 33 67 15

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 15

Question 69a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 47 53 15

Question 69d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 15

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 0 100 15

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 47 53 15

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 Other occupational category 7 93 308

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 Other occupational category 30 15 18 4 3 24 7 65 9 308
2017 Other occupational category 22 17 16 1 3 32 10 66 7 332
2014 Other occupational category 24 13 11 1 2 40 8 73 5 304

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 Other occupational category 50 30 13 2 1 3 1 83 3 308
2017 Other occupational category 43 30 12 2 3 8 3 81 6 332
2014 Other occupational category 42 28 10 1 1 15 1 85 3 304
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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 Other occupational category 58 23 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 307
2017 Other occupational category 46 28 11 7 4 1 2 77 12 331

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 Other occupational category 24 32 18 14 11 1 0 56 26 308
2017 Other occupational category 23 34 26 10 4 1 2 59 14 331

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 Other occupational category 35 33 14 12 5 0 0 69 17 306
2017 Other occupational category 38 32 18 6 3 1 3 72 9 330

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 Other occupational category 17 23 25 17 19 0 0 40 36 307
2017 Other occupational category 27 34 22 10 5 1 2 62 15 332

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 Other occupational category 57 23 7 6 4 1 3 83 10 305
2017 Other occupational category 60 23 7 3 1 1 6 89 4 330

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 Other occupational category 42 31 16 8 4 0 0 73 11 306
2017 Other occupational category 44 30 16 6 3 0 1 75 9 331

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 Other occupational category 39 33 19 5 4 0 1 73 9 308
2017 Other occupational category 37 33 18 7 2 0 3 72 10 331

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 Other occupational category 30 36 17 11 5 0 0 66 17 306
2017 Other occupational category 35 33 16 10 5 0 2 69 15 329

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 Other occupational category 41 27 19 10 3 0 0 69 12 307
2017 Other occupational category 44 29 12 8 5 0 2 75 13 331

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 Other occupational category 50 24 13 7 4 0 0 75 11 308

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 Other occupational category 47 28 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 306
2017 Other occupational category 44 33 12 6 2 0 2 79 8 329

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 Other occupational category 69 17 9 4 1 0 1 87 4 308
2017 Other occupational category 70 18 7 2 1 0 2 90 3 332

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 Other occupational category 85 8 3 1 0 0 4 96 1 306
2017 Other occupational category 76 12 6 2 2 1 2 89 5 332

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 Other occupational category 78 11 5 2 3 0 1 90 5 304
2017 Other occupational category 55 29 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 332

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 Other occupational category 65 23 8 2 1 1 0 89 3 302
2017 Other occupational category 62 18 9 5 4 0 1 81 9 332

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 Other occupational category 68 19 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 303
2017 Other occupational category 56 15 3 2 1 0 23 92 4 332

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 Other occupational category 63 11 3 2 1 0 20 93 4 303
2017 Other occupational category 80 10 4 1 1 0 5 94 2 331

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 Other occupational category 76 12 5 0 0 0 7 94 0 303
2017 Other occupational category 70 17 5 3 2 0 3 90 5 332

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 Other occupational category 79 12 4 1 2 0 2 93 3 304
2017 Other occupational category 50 29 14 4 2 0 2 80 6 332

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 Other occupational category 64 23 9 2 2 0 1 87 3 304

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 Other occupational category 19 37 31 10 3 0 0 56 13 308
2017 Other occupational category 14 44 34 6 2 0 1 59 7 332

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 Other occupational category 5 16 39 28 12 0 0 40 21 307
2017 Other occupational category 3 12 40 30 15 0 1 45 15 332

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 Other occupational category 57 36 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 305
2017 Other occupational category 26 49 13 8 3 1 0 76 10 332

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 Other occupational category 38 39 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 308
2017 Other occupational category 26 46 15 8 3 2 0 74 11 332
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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 Other occupational category 14 86 308
2017 Other occupational category 13 87 331
2014 Other occupational category 11 89 304

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Other occupational category 91 9 43
2017 Other occupational category 87 13 44
2014 Other occupational category 74 26 34

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 Other occupational category 76 18 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 38
2017 Other occupational category 51 38 3 5 0 0 3 92 5 38
2014 Other occupational category 68 20 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
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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 Other occupational category 58 27 6 4 1 3 0 60 40 307
2017 Other occupational category 55 24 9 5 3 3 1 57 43 332

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 Other occupational category 53 17 9 6 5 1 8 78 12 303
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