2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Communications Security Establishment 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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Male gender 40 43 4 11 2 0 0 83 13 994
2019 Female gender 46 42 3 7 2 0 0 89 9 649
2017 Male gender 38 47 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 660
2017 Female gender 43 46 3 6 1 0 0 90 7 470
2014 Male gender 40 46 3 8 2 0 0 86 10 770
2014 Female gender 40 47 4 5 3 0 0 88 8 509
2011 Male gender 41 46 4 6 3 0 0 87 9 714
2011 Female gender 38 49 3 9 2 0 0 86 10 462

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Male gender 66 13 7 5 5 0 3 82 11 992
2019 Female gender 71 15 4 5 4 0 1 87 9 648
2017 Male gender 67 12 6 6 4 0 3 82 11 662
2017 Female gender 68 15 4 9 5 0 0 83 13 469
2014 Male gender 68 12 6 6 5 0 3 82 11 769
2014 Female gender 65 20 2 6 5 0 2 86 11 507
2011 Male gender 69 12 5 8 4 0 2 82 12 715
2011 Female gender 66 18 6 8 3 0 0 84 10 459

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 43 33 6 12 5 0 0 76 18 990
2019 Female gender 44 34 4 14 4 0 0 78 18 649
2017 Male gender 35 34 7 14 9 0 0 69 24 662
2017 Female gender 37 32 4 17 10 0 0 70 26 469
2014 Male gender 39 33 7 14 7 0 0 72 21 769
2014 Female gender 40 37 7 11 5 0 0 77 16 509
2011 Male gender 33 37 8 13 9 0 0 70 22 712
2011 Female gender 38 36 7 11 7 0 0 74 18 458

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Male gender 43 34 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 986
2019 Female gender 39 40 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 644
2018 Male gender 35 43 8 10 3 1 0 79 13 905
2018 Female gender 33 44 8 11 3 0 0 77 14 590
2017 Male gender 38 41 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 662
2017 Female gender 34 44 7 11 4 0 0 78 15 470
2014 Male gender 39 37 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 769
2014 Female gender 38 38 9 11 3 0 1 77 15 510
2011 Male gender 40 39 10 6 4 1 1 81 10 714
2011 Female gender 38 38 9 11 3 0 1 77 14 461

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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 62 27 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 983
2019 Female gender 61 28 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 644
2017 Male gender 61 30 5 3 0 0 0 91 4 661
2017 Female gender 58 30 5 5 2 0 0 89 6 468
2014 Male gender 59 30 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 769
2014 Female gender 51 35 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 510

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 64 24 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 991
2019 Female gender 62 26 5 5 2 0 1 89 7 649
2018 Male gender 62 27 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 904
2018 Female gender 58 28 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 592
2017 Male gender 59 29 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 662
2017 Female gender 57 29 5 6 3 0 1 87 9 470
2014 Male gender 58 26 9 4 2 1 1 86 6 769
2014 Female gender 57 29 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 510
2011 Male gender 55 30 7 5 2 1 1 86 7 715
2011 Female gender 51 32 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 462

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 54 32 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 993
2019 Female gender 51 35 7 5 3 0 0 86 7 651
2018 Male gender 49 37 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 900
2018 Female gender 47 37 7 7 3 0 0 84 9 590
2017 Male gender 51 36 6 4 3 0 0 86 8 661
2017 Female gender 44 40 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 471
2014 Male gender 48 40 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 769
2014 Female gender 44 38 7 8 3 0 0 83 10 510
2011 Male gender 52 35 5 4 3 0 0 87 7 715
2011 Female gender 43 37 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 460

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
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 Male gender 34 39 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 993
2019 Female gender 42 35 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 650
2018 Male gender 32 39 14 11 4 0 0 70 15 900
2018 Female gender 36 33 14 10 6 0 0 69 17 591
2017 Male gender 33 37 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 661
2017 Female gender 34 39 10 12 5 0 0 73 17 470
2014 Male gender 34 39 15 7 5 1 0 73 13 769
2014 Female gender 36 35 11 10 6 0 1 72 17 509
2011 Male gender 27 42 15 10 5 0 0 69 16 715
2011 Female gender 27 44 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 461

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
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Male gender 30 43 11 11 4 0 0 73 16 986
2019 Female gender 35 41 9 11 4 0 0 75 15 648
2018 Male gender 27 44 15 10 4 0 0 71 14 903
2018 Female gender 32 40 10 12 5 0 0 72 17 591
2017 Male gender 28 42 13 14 3 0 0 70 17 661
2017 Female gender 32 42 9 13 5 0 0 74 17 470

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 56 32 7 3 3 0 0 88 6 989
2019 Female gender 56 32 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 649
2018 Male gender 58 33 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 903
2018 Female gender 56 33 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 591
2017 Male gender 52 34 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 660
2017 Female gender 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 469
2014 Male gender 53 35 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 770
2014 Female gender 52 35 6 6 1 0 0 87 7 510
2011 Male gender 53 34 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 715
2011 Female gender 46 40 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 461

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 45 35 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 992
2019 Female gender 43 35 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 649
2018 Male gender 43 36 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 898
2018 Female gender 41 36 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 589
2017 Male gender 40 37 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 660
2017 Female gender 36 38 8 13 5 0 0 74 18 470

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 65 26 6 1 1 0 0 91 2 989
2019 Female gender 61 27 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 643
2018 Male gender 65 25 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 895
2018 Female gender 60 29 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 579
2017 Male gender 66 26 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 659
2017 Female gender 57 33 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 467
2014 Male gender 74 20 4 1 0 0 0 94 2 769
2014 Female gender 65 27 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 510
2011 Male gender 71 22 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 715
2011 Female gender 63 29 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 462

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 47 36 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 990
2019 Female gender 44 34 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 645
2018 Male gender 46 40 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 903
2018 Female gender 42 37 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 589
2017 Male gender 47 37 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 659
2017 Female gender 39 37 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 465
2014 Male gender 39 43 8 6 4 0 0 82 9 770
2014 Female gender 35 41 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 510
2011 Male gender 46 36 8 6 4 1 0 83 9 712
2011 Female gender 39 39 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 461

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 53 32 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 991
2019 Female gender 52 32 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 649
2018 Male gender 54 32 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 896
2018 Female gender 51 32 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 584
2017 Male gender 54 31 8 6 2 0 0 85 7 658
2017 Female gender 48 34 9 6 3 0 0 83 8 467
2014 Male gender 52 30 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 770
2014 Female gender 51 32 8 6 3 0 0 83 8 510

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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 43 37 11 6 2 0 0 80 9 979
2019 Female gender 46 35 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 639
2018 Male gender 43 38 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 900
2018 Female gender 44 35 9 8 3 0 0 80 12 588
2017 Male gender 44 37 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 660
2017 Female gender 42 38 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 467
2014 Male gender 45 35 10 7 3 0 0 81 9 770
2014 Female gender 45 35 10 7 2 0 0 80 9 510
2011 Male gender 44 38 10 4 3 1 1 82 7 714
2011 Female gender 40 37 11 9 2 1 0 78 11 458

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 58 30 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 994
2019 Female gender 55 33 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 648
2018 Male gender 56 33 7 3 2 0 0 89 5 900
2018 Female gender 52 34 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 588
2017 Male gender 56 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 660
2017 Female gender 49 37 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 467
2014 Male gender 57 32 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 769
2014 Female gender 52 35 6 4 3 1 0 87 6 508
2011 Male gender 56 34 6 2 2 0 0 89 5 715
2011 Female gender 48 38 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 461

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 46 32 13 7 3 0 0 78 9 991
2019 Female gender 43 29 18 7 3 0 0 72 10 650
2018 Male gender 45 33 12 6 3 0 1 79 9 906
2018 Female gender 39 34 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 591
2017 Male gender 44 36 12 5 2 0 1 80 8 662
2017 Female gender 43 35 14 6 1 0 2 79 7 471
2014 Male gender 39 41 11 4 2 0 1 82 6 770
2014 Female gender 42 33 17 5 2 0 0 76 7 510
2011 Male gender 34 38 17 6 4 1 0 72 10 715
2011 Female gender 33 35 18 9 5 0 0 68 14 462

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 7 22 37 25 8 0 0 33 30 991
2019 Female gender 9 21 36 22 10 1 0 33 31 648
2018 Male gender 6 23 37 23 9 0 1 32 30 905
2018 Female gender 7 23 36 22 11 1 1 33 30 589
2017 Male gender 7 21 44 18 8 0 1 27 29 659
2017 Female gender 8 23 40 17 9 1 2 27 32 469
2014 Male gender 7 24 41 19 8 0 1 27 31 767
2014 Female gender 11 19 38 20 9 0 1 30 31 509
2011 Male gender 8 24 41 18 8 1 1 26 32 714
2011 Female gender 9 26 39 17 6 0 2 24 36 459

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
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 6 16 26 28 21 1 1 50 23 990
2019 Female gender 8 16 25 28 21 1 1 50 24 648
2018 Male gender 5 14 31 29 19 1 1 49 19 895
2018 Female gender 4 17 29 28 19 1 1 48 22 587
2017 Male gender 5 16 27 29 21 1 1 51 21 659
2017 Female gender 7 14 29 25 20 2 3 47 22 468
2014 Male gender 5 13 28 33 19 1 1 53 18 767
2014 Female gender 5 13 28 30 20 1 3 53 18 508
2011 Male gender 8 13 27 32 17 1 2 50 22 713
2011 Female gender 5 15 32 27 15 2 4 45 22 460

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
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 10 23 31 21 14 1 1 35 33 989
2019 Female gender 10 22 35 20 12 1 1 32 32 650
2018 Male gender 12 20 32 23 11 1 1 35 32 899
2018 Female gender 12 22 33 18 12 1 1 31 35 586
2017 Male gender 11 25 32 19 12 1 1 31 36 658
2017 Female gender 11 22 34 20 9 0 4 30 34 471
2014 Male gender 15 23 32 16 12 1 1 29 39 770
2014 Female gender 12 24 35 19 7 1 1 27 38 509
2011 Male gender 14 26 34 15 8 1 2 24 41 713
2011 Female gender 15 27 34 14 6 1 3 21 44 460

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
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Male gender 2 8 25 37 27 0 1 64 11 986
2019 Female gender 5 12 29 33 20 0 1 54 16 643
2018 Male gender 3 9 26 35 25 0 1 62 12 902
2018 Female gender 3 12 32 33 19 0 1 53 15 580
2017 Male gender 3 8 29 36 22 1 2 59 11 655
2017 Female gender 3 9 32 36 17 0 3 54 13 468
2014 Male gender 3 9 28 37 23 0 1 60 12 768
2014 Female gender 5 10 33 31 17 1 2 50 16 507
2011 Male gender 6 10 29 32 21 1 1 54 17 710
2011 Female gender 6 17 36 26 12 0 2 39 24 462

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
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 11 19 28 22 18 1 1 41 31 991
2019 Female gender 15 23 28 18 15 1 1 33 38 647
2018 Male gender 10 19 28 24 17 1 1 42 30 902
2018 Female gender 11 24 29 20 13 2 1 34 36 586
2017 Male gender 10 18 32 21 16 1 2 38 29 656
2017 Female gender 11 24 28 19 15 1 3 35 36 469
2014 Male gender 9 18 29 25 16 0 2 42 27 768
2014 Female gender 11 18 30 24 15 1 2 40 30 508
2011 Male gender 13 21 26 21 15 2 2 38 35 712
2011 Female gender 15 22 30 19 10 1 3 30 39 461

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 7 15 26 28 21 1 1 51 23 988
2019 Female gender 11 18 27 22 18 2 2 42 30 644
2018 Male gender 5 14 28 28 23 1 1 52 19 895
2018 Female gender 8 15 29 28 15 3 1 46 24 582
2017 Male gender 5 10 29 31 20 2 2 53 16 660
2017 Female gender 5 16 30 25 18 2 4 46 22 469
2014 Male gender 3 7 26 34 26 2 2 62 11 766
2014 Female gender 4 9 26 32 25 2 3 59 14 509
2011 Male gender 6 16 28 26 20 2 3 48 23 713
2011 Female gender 9 17 31 25 11 3 4 38 28 458

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
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2019 Male gender 10 19 35 21 13 1 1 35 29 992
2019 Female gender 9 19 34 23 13 2 1 37 28 647
2018 Male gender 10 21 33 24 10 0 1 35 32 905
2018 Female gender 8 19 38 22 11 2 1 33 28 588
2017 Male gender 11 23 34 19 10 1 1 30 35 660
2017 Female gender 7 20 34 24 11 2 3 36 28 468
2014 Male gender 14 21 35 18 11 1 1 29 35 768
2014 Female gender 10 20 37 20 11 1 2 32 30 510

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 Male gender 10 17 30 27 15 0 1 43 27 994
2019 Female gender 9 20 37 22 12 0 1 34 29 650
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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 Male gender 66 12 7 6 4 0 4 82 10 990
2019 Female gender 69 16 6 4 3 0 2 86 8 650
2017 Male gender 61 14 7 9 4 1 4 79 14 662
2017 Female gender 65 17 4 8 4 0 2 84 13 470
2014 Male gender 66 10 7 6 5 0 6 80 12 770
2014 Female gender 70 14 4 7 3 0 2 86 10 510
2011 Male gender 61 14 6 8 5 1 5 79 14 709
2011 Female gender 65 17 6 6 3 0 2 84 10 459

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 42 29 11 7 3 5 4 78 10 991
2019 Female gender 36 29 13 11 4 3 3 70 16 651
2018 Male gender 35 33 13 6 3 5 4 75 11 904
2018 Female gender 27 33 13 11 6 6 3 66 19 587
2017 Male gender 35 29 15 7 6 4 4 70 14 661
2017 Female gender 26 35 13 11 10 4 2 64 22 469
2014 Male gender 39 33 12 4 4 5 3 78 9 769
2014 Female gender 36 29 9 12 8 3 4 69 21 510

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 62 24 6 5 3 0 0 86 7 987
2019 Female gender 56 24 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 647
2018 Male gender 56 26 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 904
2018 Female gender 50 28 8 9 5 0 0 79 13 586
2017 Male gender 55 29 6 6 3 1 0 84 10 660
2017 Female gender 47 29 8 9 7 0 0 77 15 469
2014 Male gender 58 28 6 5 3 1 0 86 7 771
2014 Female gender 50 23 8 10 8 1 0 74 18 510

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 64 27 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 988
2019 Female gender 60 29 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 649
2018 Male gender 57 31 6 4 1 0 0 88 5 902
2018 Female gender 57 30 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 585
2017 Male gender 52 35 6 5 2 0 0 88 6 662
2017 Female gender 49 33 7 6 4 0 0 82 10 471
2014 Male gender 52 36 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 770
2014 Female gender 45 38 6 6 4 0 0 83 10 510

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 59 31 5 3 1 1 0 91 4 989
2019 Female gender 59 28 7 4 1 0 0 87 5 648
2018 Male gender 54 35 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 905
2018 Female gender 53 33 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 587
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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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 64 20 10 2 1 0 2 86 3 994
2019 Female gender 61 23 10 2 1 1 2 87 4 650

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 48 30 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 995
2019 Female gender 47 28 10 8 5 0 1 77 13 651
2018 Male gender 43 34 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 906
2018 Female gender 41 33 9 10 6 1 1 75 16 587
2017 Male gender 40 35 11 10 4 0 1 75 14 661
2017 Female gender 41 36 10 8 4 0 0 77 12 471
2014 Male gender 41 38 11 6 4 0 0 80 10 770
2014 Female gender 42 34 11 8 4 0 1 77 12 510
2011 Male gender 35 39 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 713
2011 Female gender 39 33 11 10 6 0 1 73 16 462

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 58 25 7 6 2 2 1 85 8 991
2019 Female gender 55 25 8 6 3 1 1 81 10 652
2018 Male gender 54 29 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 905
2018 Female gender 50 25 10 6 6 2 1 77 13 588
2017 Male gender 52 31 9 3 3 1 1 84 7 662
2017 Female gender 50 26 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 470
2014 Male gender 54 29 9 4 2 1 0 84 7 770
2014 Female gender 48 30 10 6 4 2 0 80 10 509
2011 Male gender 50 28 10 5 4 3 0 80 10 713
2011 Female gender 45 28 14 7 4 2 0 74 11 460

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
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 54 29 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 993
2019 Female gender 52 27 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 646
2018 Male gender 52 32 8 6 2 1 0 84 8 905
2018 Female gender 47 32 8 7 5 1 0 79 12 588
2017 Male gender 46 34 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 660
2017 Female gender 48 32 9 8 4 0 0 80 11 470
2014 Male gender 50 32 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 770
2014 Female gender 45 33 9 9 5 0 0 78 13 510
2011 Male gender 45 33 9 7 5 1 0 79 11 712
2011 Female gender 42 33 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 461

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 78 7 5 3 3 0 4 88 7 989
2019 Female gender 81 10 3 2 2 0 2 93 4 649
2017 Male gender 74 10 5 3 3 1 5 88 7 662
2017 Female gender 78 10 3 3 3 0 2 91 7 471
2014 Male gender 74 10 4 3 3 1 5 89 6 770
2014 Female gender 75 11 3 4 3 0 2 89 8 510
2011 Male gender 75 9 6 3 3 0 4 88 6 714
2011 Female gender 75 11 5 4 2 0 3 88 6 461

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 73 15 5 2 1 1 3 91 3 991
2019 Female gender 72 16 4 2 1 2 3 92 3 652
2017 Male gender 67 22 2 2 1 2 3 94 4 660
2017 Female gender 70 19 3 2 3 0 3 92 5 471
2014 Male gender 68 19 5 2 1 1 3 92 3 771
2014 Female gender 65 20 5 3 2 1 3 90 5 510
2011 Male gender 67 21 4 3 2 0 2 91 4 713
2011 Female gender 64 21 5 6 2 0 2 87 8 462

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 70 19 7 2 2 1 1 90 4 995
2019 Female gender 73 13 7 3 2 1 0 87 5 649
2018 Male gender 62 26 6 3 1 1 0 89 5 896
2018 Female gender 62 21 8 3 4 1 1 85 8 586
2017 Male gender 60 25 8 3 2 2 0 87 5 661
2017 Female gender 65 20 7 4 4 0 0 85 7 471

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 58 25 8 6 3 0 0 83 8 993
2019 Female gender 57 24 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 651
2018 Male gender 55 26 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 904
2018 Female gender 53 26 8 7 6 0 0 79 13 586
2017 Male gender 54 29 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 659
2017 Female gender 59 24 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 470
2014 Male gender 56 29 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 769
2014 Female gender 53 28 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 509

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 32 42 12 6 2 3 3 79 9 269
2019 Female gender 33 47 7 8 3 1 1 82 12 150
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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 41 29 12 7 4 7 0 75 12 991
2019 Female gender 40 30 12 10 4 4 0 73 15 651
2018 Male gender 34 32 17 7 4 7 0 70 12 907
2018 Female gender 33 34 14 11 4 5 0 70 15 589
2017 Male gender 27 34 15 10 6 9 0 67 17 662
2017 Female gender 27 34 13 15 8 4 0 63 24 469
2014 Male gender 34 34 12 8 4 7 0 73 14 769
2014 Female gender 32 33 12 12 5 5 0 69 19 509
2011 Male gender 26 29 18 10 7 9 1 62 19 714
2011 Female gender 21 33 18 12 9 6 0 58 23 462

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 33 32 16 12 6 2 0 66 18 989
2019 Female gender 36 33 13 11 6 2 0 70 17 649
2018 Male gender 29 35 16 12 5 2 0 66 18 905
2018 Female gender 31 34 17 11 6 2 0 66 17 588
2017 Male gender 25 36 15 15 7 2 0 62 22 658
2017 Female gender 25 35 15 17 7 1 0 61 24 470
2014 Male gender 29 35 15 12 6 2 0 66 18 770
2014 Female gender 30 36 11 16 4 2 0 68 21 510
2011 Male gender 27 37 13 14 8 2 0 65 22 714
2011 Female gender 21 38 16 15 8 2 0 60 23 460

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 21 31 20 15 8 5 0 54 25 993
2019 Female gender 22 36 16 15 8 2 0 60 23 646
2018 Male gender 18 31 21 17 8 5 0 52 26 905
2018 Female gender 20 33 20 16 6 5 0 56 23 588
2017 Male gender 13 34 17 20 9 6 0 51 31 662
2017 Female gender 18 31 19 20 8 3 0 51 29 471
2014 Male gender 18 33 18 17 8 6 0 54 27 770
2014 Female gender 21 35 16 18 6 4 0 58 26 509
2011 Male gender 13 35 21 17 9 6 0 51 27 715
2011 Female gender 15 34 18 17 8 7 0 52 28 461

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 18 30 19 19 11 3 0 50 30 991
2019 Female gender 17 34 14 23 11 2 0 51 34 651
2018 Male gender 15 34 20 18 11 3 0 50 29 907
2018 Female gender 17 34 15 22 10 2 0 52 33 591
2017 Male gender 11 32 16 24 13 4 0 45 38 660
2017 Female gender 14 30 12 27 16 1 0 45 43 469
2014 Male gender 20 33 16 18 10 2 0 54 29 768
2014 Female gender 15 31 16 25 11 2 0 47 37 509
2011 Male gender 13 38 16 18 12 3 0 53 31 713
2011 Female gender 12 40 11 22 14 2 0 52 37 461

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 34 26 17 7 3 10 2 69 12 994
2019 Female gender 36 26 18 8 3 8 1 68 12 652
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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 38 38 12 9 2 1 0 77 11 994
2019 Female gender 43 40 8 6 3 0 0 84 9 650
2018 Male gender 36 40 15 7 2 0 0 76 10 898
2018 Female gender 42 41 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 590
2017 Male gender 32 40 13 10 4 0 0 72 14 658
2017 Female gender 35 41 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 471
2014 Male gender 37 40 12 7 4 1 0 78 11 770
2014 Female gender 36 42 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 509
2011 Male gender 32 44 12 7 4 1 0 76 12 714
2011 Female gender 36 44 8 8 3 1 0 81 11 459

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 20 36 20 17 6 1 0 56 23 987
2019 Female gender 20 39 15 17 8 1 0 59 26 648

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 55 30 8 4 2 1 1 86 5 992
2019 Female gender 61 26 6 5 2 0 0 87 6 648
2018 Male gender 51 33 9 3 2 1 1 86 5 901
2018 Female gender 52 32 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 590
2017 Male gender 57 30 7 4 1 2 0 88 5 658
2017 Female gender 54 34 5 4 3 0 0 88 6 470
2014 Male gender 60 26 7 3 2 1 1 88 5 769
2014 Female gender 57 30 5 4 2 1 1 90 5 510
2011 Male gender 47 35 9 5 2 2 1 84 7 713
2011 Female gender 45 35 8 5 4 3 1 83 9 460

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 54 31 11 3 2 0 0 85 5 992
2019 Female gender 57 28 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 650
2018 Male gender 50 33 12 4 2 0 0 83 5 901
2018 Female gender 49 33 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 588

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 25 14 11 8 9 2 64 21 992
2019 Female gender 30 22 16 14 11 6 1 56 27 651
2018 Male gender 28 28 17 11 7 8 1 61 20 903
2018 Female gender 23 24 16 17 12 7 1 52 31 590
2017 Male gender 22 26 16 13 11 10 2 54 27 660
2017 Female gender 21 22 11 19 17 8 2 48 40 471
2014 Male gender 30 23 17 10 8 10 1 60 21 769
2014 Female gender 27 23 14 15 13 6 2 55 30 510
2011 Male gender 21 26 19 13 7 11 3 55 24 713
2011 Female gender 13 24 16 19 13 12 3 44 38 462

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 35 32 12 12 7 2 0 68 19 990
2019 Female gender 35 35 12 11 5 1 0 71 17 649
2018 Male gender 33 33 15 11 7 1 0 67 18 900
2018 Female gender 29 38 13 12 6 1 0 68 19 586
2017 Male gender 27 40 11 13 7 1 0 68 21 661
2017 Female gender 27 39 11 12 9 2 0 67 22 470
2014 Male gender 34 36 13 9 6 1 0 71 16 769
2014 Female gender 34 35 12 13 5 1 0 70 18 510
2011 Male gender 28 40 14 8 8 2 0 69 16 714
2011 Female gender 33 35 13 11 7 1 0 69 18 461

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 36 28 13 10 9 1 2 66 20 990
2019 Female gender 34 34 10 10 10 1 1 69 20 650
2018 Male gender 32 28 14 14 9 1 2 62 24 901
2018 Female gender 32 29 10 15 11 1 1 62 27 586
2017 Male gender 23 35 14 13 12 2 2 59 26 659
2017 Female gender 23 29 12 18 13 2 2 55 33 471
2014 Male gender 32 28 13 12 11 1 2 63 24 770
2014 Female gender 28 32 12 14 11 1 2 62 26 509
2011 Male gender 24 32 14 15 12 1 2 58 27 713
2011 Female gender 26 32 10 14 15 2 2 60 29 460

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 65 21 8 2 2 0 2 88 4 994
2019 Female gender 60 22 9 3 1 0 4 85 5 650

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 66 9 8 3 3 2 10 85 6 994
2019 Female gender 65 10 5 4 3 1 12 86 7 650

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 61 21 10 3 2 1 2 84 5 989
2019 Female gender 60 23 9 2 2 0 3 86 4 650

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 58 20 10 4 2 2 3 83 6 991
2019 Female gender 55 22 10 4 3 1 5 82 8 642

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 68 12 5 3 2 3 7 89 5 993
2019 Female gender 64 12 7 4 3 2 8 85 7 649

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 77 12 4 1 1 2 3 94 2 989
2019 Female gender 73 12 7 2 1 1 5 90 3 650

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 86 4 3 1 1 2 3 95 2 989
2019 Female gender 78 8 6 1 1 2 4 91 3 648

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 86 4 2 1 1 1 6 96 2 988
2019 Female gender 82 5 2 0 0 0 10 97 0 649

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 38 44 10 4 3 1 0 83 7 994
2019 Female gender 34 43 13 6 2 3 0 79 8 651
2018 Male gender 37 40 14 5 2 1 0 78 7 900
2018 Female gender 34 38 17 6 3 2 0 73 9 590
2017 Male gender 33 43 13 7 3 1 0 76 10 661
2017 Female gender 28 42 17 7 4 3 0 72 11 470

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 32 8 3 2 1 0 88 4 991
2019 Female gender 54 33 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 645
2018 Male gender 60 29 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 903
2018 Female gender 58 29 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 587
2017 Male gender 52 36 6 3 2 1 0 89 5 658
2017 Female gender 49 37 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 471
2014 Male gender 58 29 7 3 0 2 0 89 4 771
2014 Female gender 54 34 7 2 2 2 0 89 4 510
2011 Male gender 40 41 11 4 3 1 0 82 6 714
2011 Female gender 35 37 12 10 4 2 0 74 14 460

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 65 25 6 2 0 2 0 92 2 993
2019 Female gender 64 25 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 644
2018 Male gender 60 25 10 1 1 3 1 88 2 903
2018 Female gender 63 25 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 586
2017 Male gender 52 33 8 2 1 4 1 89 3 660
2017 Female gender 50 36 8 2 1 1 0 88 4 471
2014 Male gender 56 28 8 2 1 5 1 89 3 770
2014 Female gender 55 30 9 2 1 3 1 88 3 510

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 65 25 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 987
2019 Female gender 66 26 5 2 2 0 0 92 3 652
2018 Male gender 65 26 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 903
2018 Female gender 65 25 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 583
2017 Male gender 57 31 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 661
2017 Female gender 57 30 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 470
2014 Male gender 61 28 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 771
2014 Female gender 60 30 6 3 2 0 0 90 4 509
2011 Male gender 52 33 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 712
2011 Female gender 46 38 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 461

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 64 21 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 991
2019 Female gender 65 23 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 646
2018 Male gender 63 24 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 905
2018 Female gender 63 23 10 3 1 0 0 87 4 589
2017 Male gender 58 25 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 660
2017 Female gender 55 30 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 471
2014 Male gender 58 27 8 5 3 0 0 85 7 769
2014 Female gender 55 29 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 510
2011 Male gender 50 32 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 712
2011 Female gender 43 33 15 5 3 1 0 76 8 462

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 59 26 7 6 3 0 0 85 8 992
2019 Female gender 62 27 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 647
2018 Male gender 57 28 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 904
2018 Female gender 60 27 7 4 1 0 0 87 5 588
2017 Male gender 53 30 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 660
2017 Female gender 54 30 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 471
2014 Male gender 53 31 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 769
2014 Female gender 53 31 9 5 3 1 0 84 7 509
2011 Male gender 47 35 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 711
2011 Female gender 42 35 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 462

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 60 21 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 992
2019 Female gender 58 22 10 6 3 1 0 80 9 651
2018 Male gender 58 21 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 907
2018 Female gender 58 21 11 6 3 2 0 80 9 590
2017 Male gender 55 23 12 4 4 2 1 80 8 660
2017 Female gender 52 23 9 9 4 2 0 77 13 470
2014 Male gender 55 23 9 6 5 2 0 80 11 770
2014 Female gender 53 21 11 6 5 3 0 77 12 509
2011 Male gender 51 23 11 7 4 2 1 77 12 713
2011 Female gender 44 21 15 11 6 3 0 68 17 461
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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 23 47 30 995
2019 Female gender 28 37 34 652
2018 Male gender 24 48 28 907
2018 Female gender 28 41 31 592
2017 Male gender 23 50 27 661
2017 Female gender 25 40 35 471
2014 Male gender 23 49 28 769
2014 Female gender 25 44 31 510
2011 Male gender 23 53 24 712
2011 Female gender 29 39 31 460

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 12 63 9 6 5 6 230
2019 Female gender 11 60 8 3 13 5 182
2018 Male gender 13 54 16 6 6 5 220
2018 Female gender 18 57 11 5 5 5 170
2017 Male gender 21 53 10 7 3 7 155
2017 Female gender 14 62 16 3 2 3 116
2014 Male gender 16 52 16 10 9999 6 176
2014 Female gender 14 54 19 4 9999 9 129
2011 Male gender 17 52 15 8 9999 8 165
2011 Female gender 10 61 18 4 9999 7 136
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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 42 43 8 4 2 0 1 86 6 992
2019 Female gender 42 43 7 4 2 0 3 88 6 651

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 69 20 4 1 1 3 1 93 2 994
2019 Female gender 69 16 5 1 1 4 3 93 1 650
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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 6 94 993
2019 Female gender 11 89 650
2018 Male gender 5 95 904
2018 Female gender 13 87 588

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 46 54 57
2019 Female gender 52 48 77
2018 Male gender 55 45 46
2018 Female gender 54 46 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 51 49 57
2019 Female gender 60 40 77
2018 Male gender 48 52 46
2018 Female gender 54 46 75

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 Male gender 0 100 57
2019 Female gender 0 100 77
2018 Male gender 0 100 46
2018 Female gender 0 100 75

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 0 100 57
2019 Female gender 0 100 77

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 33 67 57
2019 Female gender 33 67 77
2018 Male gender 35 65 46
2018 Female gender 39 61 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 32 68 57
2019 Female gender 38 62 77
2018 Male gender 20 80 46
2018 Female gender 33 67 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 47 53 57
2019 Female gender 49 51 77
2018 Male gender 43 57 46
2018 Female gender 46 54 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 40 60 57
2019 Female gender 49 51 77
2018 Male gender 44 56 46
2018 Female gender 30 70 76

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 37 63 57
2019 Female gender 33 67 77
2018 Male gender 29 71 46
2018 Female gender 38 62 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 55 45 57
2019 Female gender 43 57 77
2018 Male gender 58 42 46
2018 Female gender 41 59 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 39 61 57
2019 Female gender 29 71 77
2018 Male gender 33 67 46
2018 Female gender 30 70 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 0 100 57
2019 Female gender 0 100 77

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 9 91 57
2019 Female gender 10 90 77

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 49 51 57
2019 Female gender 45 55 77
2018 Male gender 43 57 46
2018 Female gender 41 59 76

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 22 78 57
2019 Female gender 23 77 77
2018 Male gender 12 88 46
2018 Female gender 21 79 76

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 Male gender 41 59 57
2019 Female gender 78 22 77
2018 Male gender 55 45 46
2018 Female gender 56 44 76

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 Male gender 27 73 57
2019 Female gender 33 67 77
2018 Male gender 29 71 46
2018 Female gender 28 72 76

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 Male gender 16 84 57
2019 Female gender 15 85 77
2018 Male gender 18 82 46
2018 Female gender 15 85 76

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 11 89 57
2019 Female gender 19 81 77
2018 Male gender 10 90 46
2018 Female gender 17 83 76

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 Male gender 39 61 57
2019 Female gender 12 88 77
2018 Male gender 27 73 46
2018 Female gender 26 74 76

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 8 92 992
2019 Female gender 14 86 651

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 27 15 13 5 4 28 8 65 14 995
2019 Female gender 20 17 17 9 6 23 8 54 22 651
2018 Male gender 24 18 16 5 3 28 6 64 12 903
2018 Female gender 17 18 21 9 7 21 6 48 23 591
2017 Male gender 20 18 13 5 5 33 6 62 16 661
2017 Female gender 13 17 19 10 9 25 7 44 28 471
2014 Male gender 25 19 15 4 2 28 6 68 10 768
2014 Female gender 19 22 16 8 7 22 5 57 21 511

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 51 25 11 4 2 5 1 81 7 993
2019 Female gender 38 31 16 4 4 6 1 74 9 648
2018 Male gender 44 30 14 4 2 5 1 78 6 904
2018 Female gender 34 30 16 8 3 7 0 70 12 589
2017 Male gender 38 35 12 5 2 7 1 79 7 661
2017 Female gender 29 35 17 8 6 6 1 68 14 466
2014 Male gender 44 31 12 3 1 8 0 82 5 770
2014 Female gender 36 31 16 6 4 6 1 72 11 510
2011 Male gender 35 38 15 4 2 6 0 78 6 714
2011 Female gender 31 36 15 8 4 5 0 71 13 461
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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 Male gender 3 97 994
2019 Female gender 6 94 650
2018 Male gender 2 98 904
2018 Female gender 8 92 592

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 29 71 30
2019 Female gender 51 49 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 0 100 30
2019 Female gender 0 100 40

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 Male gender 0 100 30
2019 Female gender 0 100 40
2018 Male gender 0 100 20
2018 Female gender 0 100 50

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 0 100 30
2019 Female gender 0 100 40

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 39 61 30
2019 Female gender 27 73 40
2018 Male gender 27 73 20
2018 Female gender 26 74 49

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 18 82 30
2019 Female gender 59 41 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 0 100 30
2019 Female gender 0 100 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 19 81 30
2019 Female gender 12 88 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 0 100 30
2019 Female gender 0 100 40
2018 Male gender 0 100 20
2018 Female gender 0 100 49

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 18 82 30
2019 Female gender 13 87 40

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 Male gender 34 66 30
2019 Female gender 39 61 40
2018 Male gender 56 44 20
2018 Female gender 42 58 50

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 Male gender 51 49 30
2019 Female gender 44 56 40
2018 Male gender 28 72 20
2018 Female gender 39 61 50

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 4 96 994
2019 Female gender 7 93 651

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 28 13 15 2 1 32 8 69 6 994
2019 Female gender 23 15 19 5 3 28 7 59 12 649
2018 Male gender 26 16 17 2 2 32 6 66 6 902
2018 Female gender 19 16 23 4 3 29 6 53 12 587
2017 Male gender 21 17 13 2 2 39 5 69 7 658
2017 Female gender 17 16 20 3 3 32 9 55 11 471
2014 Male gender 28 17 13 2 1 34 7 75 4 770
2014 Female gender 21 15 18 4 2 30 9 59 11 511

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 54 24 10 3 1 7 1 85 4 993
2019 Female gender 43 27 14 4 2 8 1 77 7 649
2018 Male gender 46 28 14 3 1 7 1 80 5 905
2018 Female gender 37 31 15 4 2 10 0 76 7 589
2017 Male gender 44 32 11 2 2 9 1 84 4 662
2017 Female gender 36 35 15 3 3 7 2 78 6 471
2014 Male gender 46 29 10 2 1 12 1 85 3 768
2014 Female gender 35 31 14 4 2 11 3 77 7 511
2011 Male gender 42 38 11 2 1 7 0 86 3 715
2011 Female gender 39 32 15 3 0 10 0 79 4 461
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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 28 29 19 11 12 0 1 58 23 992
2019 Female gender 34 27 20 8 10 0 1 62 18 650
2018 Male gender 35 32 17 8 6 0 1 68 15 906
2018 Female gender 42 28 17 7 5 0 1 70 13 587
2017 Male gender 46 29 14 5 6 0 1 76 11 661
2017 Female gender 47 29 12 5 5 0 1 77 10 470

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 28 36 19 12 5 0 0 64 16 992
2019 Female gender 27 29 23 11 8 0 0 57 20 649
2018 Male gender 25 34 26 10 4 0 0 59 15 904
2018 Female gender 21 31 26 13 9 0 0 52 22 590
2017 Male gender 22 36 25 10 5 0 1 59 15 661
2017 Female gender 22 36 23 11 7 0 0 58 18 471

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 46 29 16 6 2 0 1 76 8 981
2019 Female gender 38 32 19 5 4 0 1 71 9 649
2018 Male gender 40 31 18 7 3 0 1 72 10 900
2018 Female gender 35 33 18 9 5 0 1 69 14 586
2017 Male gender 38 36 15 7 2 0 2 75 9 662
2017 Female gender 34 34 17 9 4 0 2 70 13 469

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 24 16 11 0 0 49 27 987
2019 Female gender 22 25 23 16 13 0 1 48 29 648
2018 Male gender 21 28 27 15 8 0 1 49 24 901
2018 Female gender 21 27 26 15 9 0 0 49 25 585
2017 Male gender 16 34 26 15 9 0 1 50 24 660
2017 Female gender 24 27 24 16 8 1 1 52 24 471

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 64 23 7 3 2 0 2 88 4 988
2019 Female gender 58 22 9 5 1 0 5 84 6 647
2018 Male gender 60 23 10 3 2 0 2 86 5 905
2018 Female gender 58 24 9 5 1 0 3 84 6 586
2017 Male gender 55 28 9 3 1 0 4 87 4 662
2017 Female gender 55 23 11 2 2 0 7 85 4 470

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 49 30 12 6 3 0 0 78 9 990
2019 Female gender 42 29 16 8 4 0 0 71 13 648
2018 Male gender 46 29 16 6 3 0 0 75 10 902
2018 Female gender 39 31 17 7 5 0 0 70 12 587
2017 Male gender 39 37 15 6 4 0 0 76 9 662
2017 Female gender 34 32 18 11 5 0 0 66 16 468

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 38 36 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 992
2019 Female gender 38 33 20 4 3 0 1 72 8 651
2018 Male gender 34 36 20 8 2 0 1 70 10 907
2018 Female gender 32 36 19 8 3 1 0 69 12 588
2017 Male gender 31 37 18 9 3 0 1 69 12 661
2017 Female gender 33 37 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 470

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 27 37 22 10 4 0 0 64 14 994
2019 Female gender 27 37 21 9 5 0 1 64 15 648
2018 Male gender 26 36 24 10 4 0 0 62 15 905
2018 Female gender 25 38 19 12 5 0 0 64 17 586
2017 Male gender 22 37 25 9 5 0 1 60 15 661
2017 Female gender 24 36 22 12 5 0 0 60 17 470

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 33 32 21 9 4 0 0 65 14 992
2019 Female gender 31 32 19 11 7 0 1 63 18 650
2018 Male gender 29 33 22 11 4 0 0 63 15 905
2018 Female gender 29 33 22 10 5 0 0 63 16 585
2017 Male gender 27 33 21 13 5 0 1 61 18 662
2017 Female gender 26 35 19 13 6 1 0 62 19 470

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 51 27 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 991
2019 Female gender 49 26 13 7 4 0 1 76 11 649

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 39 34 16 8 2 0 0 74 10 987
2019 Female gender 38 33 18 8 2 0 1 71 11 646
2018 Male gender 32 35 21 9 3 0 0 68 11 900
2018 Female gender 30 35 21 9 4 0 0 65 13 583
2017 Male gender 31 38 18 9 3 0 1 69 12 659
2017 Female gender 25 39 22 8 4 0 1 65 13 469

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 62 19 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 987
2019 Female gender 54 22 12 6 5 0 1 77 11 646
2018 Male gender 59 20 9 7 5 0 1 79 12 900
2018 Female gender 51 21 14 8 4 0 1 73 13 583
2017 Male gender 49 23 14 6 7 0 0 73 13 662
2017 Female gender 47 22 15 9 6 0 1 70 15 471

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 82 8 3 1 1 0 5 94 3 991
2019 Female gender 78 9 3 1 1 0 7 94 2 643
2018 Male gender 79 9 4 2 1 1 3 92 3 901
2018 Female gender 74 12 7 2 2 0 4 89 4 587

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 85 7 4 1 1 0 2 94 2 992
2019 Female gender 72 13 7 3 2 0 2 87 5 649
2018 Male gender 83 9 3 2 1 0 2 94 3 901
2018 Female gender 71 16 6 2 3 0 2 89 5 586
2017 Male gender 84 8 3 1 1 0 2 94 3 662
2017 Female gender 71 13 5 4 4 0 2 87 8 468

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 69 23 5 2 0 0 1 93 2 993
2019 Female gender 62 25 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 649
2018 Male gender 63 26 7 2 1 0 1 90 3 905
2018 Female gender 60 26 9 3 2 0 0 87 4 590
2017 Male gender 62 28 5 2 1 0 1 91 4 659
2017 Female gender 56 27 12 3 2 0 1 83 5 470

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 69 17 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 990
2019 Female gender 63 17 12 5 2 0 2 81 8 645
2018 Male gender 64 21 8 4 2 0 1 86 7 905
2018 Female gender 59 21 10 5 4 0 0 80 9 591
2017 Male gender 65 21 6 3 2 0 2 88 6 658
2017 Female gender 60 23 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 469

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 66 11 4 1 1 0 18 94 2 983
2019 Female gender 64 10 4 1 0 0 21 94 1 640
2018 Male gender 58 13 4 1 0 0 23 93 1 896
2018 Female gender 60 9 4 2 0 0 25 92 3 585
2017 Male gender 60 13 3 0 1 0 23 95 1 660
2017 Female gender 55 13 3 2 1 0 26 92 3 470

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 81 11 4 1 0 0 3 94 2 986
2019 Female gender 75 13 3 1 0 0 8 95 2 648
2018 Male gender 77 14 3 1 1 0 5 96 1 906
2018 Female gender 75 14 4 0 0 0 6 95 0 587
2017 Male gender 76 13 3 1 0 0 6 95 2 657
2017 Female gender 74 13 3 1 0 0 9 95 1 466

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 88 6 3 2 1 0 1 95 2 989
2019 Female gender 84 8 4 1 1 0 2 94 2 648
2018 Male gender 86 7 3 1 1 0 2 95 2 906
2018 Female gender 85 8 2 2 1 0 3 95 3 592
2017 Male gender 83 10 2 1 1 0 3 96 2 662
2017 Female gender 83 11 2 0 2 0 2 96 2 469

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 68 22 6 2 1 0 1 91 3 991
2019 Female gender 58 29 8 2 1 0 1 88 4 650
2018 Male gender 63 25 7 3 1 0 1 89 3 904
2018 Female gender 58 25 12 3 1 0 2 84 4 591
2017 Male gender 61 28 8 1 1 0 1 90 2 661
2017 Female gender 53 27 14 3 1 0 2 82 4 470

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 25 38 28 7 1 0 0 63 8 994
2019 Female gender 19 38 32 9 2 0 0 58 10 652
2018 Male gender 26 39 26 7 1 0 0 65 9 906
2018 Female gender 17 37 33 9 3 0 0 55 12 589
2017 Male gender 16 41 34 8 2 0 0 57 10 662
2017 Female gender 13 37 37 8 4 0 0 50 12 471

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 4 14 32 31 19 0 0 50 18 992
2019 Female gender 7 18 41 22 12 0 0 34 25 649
2018 Male gender 4 13 34 31 18 0 0 49 17 900
2018 Female gender 7 15 42 25 11 0 0 36 21 590
2017 Male gender 4 11 38 29 18 0 0 47 15 662
2017 Female gender 5 18 40 27 9 0 0 36 23 471

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 40 37 12 6 2 3 0 80 8 992
2019 Female gender 45 37 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 651
2018 Male gender 39 40 13 4 1 3 0 81 5 904
2018 Female gender 47 37 9 4 1 2 0 86 5 589
2017 Male gender 33 39 17 5 2 3 0 75 7 662
2017 Female gender 41 40 10 6 2 2 0 82 8 470

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 41 36 12 7 2 1 0 78 10 991
2019 Female gender 37 38 12 8 4 2 0 76 12 651
2018 Male gender 37 37 14 6 3 2 0 76 10 906
2018 Female gender 37 38 13 8 2 1 0 76 10 591
2017 Male gender 31 40 16 8 4 1 0 72 12 661
2017 Female gender 26 46 11 9 6 2 0 74 16 470
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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 7 93 993
2019 Female gender 14 86 651
2017 Male gender 11 89 662
2017 Female gender 19 81 470
2014 Male gender 8 92 767
2014 Female gender 17 83 510

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 82 18 75
2019 Female gender 86 14 99
2017 Male gender 66 34 73
2017 Female gender 80 20 91
2014 Male gender 71 29 58
2014 Female gender 85 15 87

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 Male gender 46 38 2 13 0 0 0 85 13 59
2019 Female gender 49 37 5 7 1 0 1 88 8 85
2017 Male gender 54 36 0 4 4 0 2 91 9 48
2017 Female gender 55 29 5 7 4 0 0 84 11 73
2014 Male gender 64 21 9 4 2 0 0 85 7 41
2014 Female gender 49 38 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 74
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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 21 32 24 12 8 2 1 22 78 993
2019 Female gender 26 37 19 9 7 2 1 27 73 651
2018 Male gender 32 33 20 7 5 3 1 34 66 904
2018 Female gender 38 30 18 7 4 2 1 39 61 590
2017 Male gender 42 32 13 4 3 4 0 44 56 662
2017 Female gender 45 27 13 6 3 3 2 48 52 471

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 63 37 771
2019 Female gender 59 41 481

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 29 71 768
2019 Female gender 34 66 476
2018 Male gender 23 77 572
2018 Female gender 22 78 343

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 15 25 17 19 19 1 4 42 40 765
2019 Female gender 17 27 16 16 17 1 7 48 35 474
2018 Male gender 22 24 19 15 10 2 7 51 27 569
2018 Female gender 25 21 17 16 13 1 7 50 31 346
2017 Male gender 28 23 17 9 7 4 12 61 19 352
2017 Female gender 27 23 15 11 10 0 14 58 24 233

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 8 15 16 12 17 4 29 34 43 769
2019 Female gender 9 14 16 8 17 4 32 35 40 476
2018 Male gender 11 15 13 11 8 7 34 44 34 573
2018 Female gender 11 11 15 11 16 3 33 36 41 347
2017 Male gender 9 11 12 7 11 7 43 39 37 352
2017 Female gender 9 9 9 7 15 2 48 37 44 233

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 53 17 10 6 7 1 7 75 14 990
2019 Female gender 52 16 8 7 6 1 10 77 15 648
2018 Male gender 62 14 7 5 3 1 8 83 9 903
2018 Female gender 56 13 7 6 5 1 11 79 13 592
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