2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Farm Products Council of Canada

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.

Micro-organizations are those that have fewer than 150 employees at the time of the survey. In order to protect the confidentiality of employees, demographic breakdowns of results are not provided for individual micro-organizations; results by demographics are provided only for all micro-organizations combined. Further, results for individual micro-organizations are provided only if the number of respondents to a question is sufficient to ensure the confidentiality of respondents.

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 38 44 5 10 3 0 0 82 13 181754
2019 Micro-organizations combined 59 30 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 83 8 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 32 47 5 11 5 0 0 78 16 181951
2014 Micro-organizations combined 52 37 3 5 2 0 1 89 8 1093
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 88 6 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2011 Public Service 36 46 4 10 4 0 0 82 14 200936
2011 Micro-organizations combined 48 40 3 7 2 0 0 88 8 1011
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2008 Public Service 36 46 4 9 4 0 0 82 13 169250
2008 Micro-organizations combined 49 40 3 6 2 0 0 89 8 731
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 41 47 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 67 19 5 5 3 0 1 87 8 181425
2019 Micro-organizations combined 73 16 4 4 2 0 1 90 5 872
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 33 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 64 20 5 6 3 0 1 85 9 181861
2014 Micro-organizations combined 68 18 4 6 3 0 2 87 9 1092
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 69 25 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2011 Public Service 66 18 5 6 3 0 2 86 9 200811
2011 Micro-organizations combined 62 22 5 6 3 0 2 85 9 1010
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 47 41 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2008 Public Service 67 18 5 6 3 0 1 86 9 169106
2008 Micro-organizations combined 59 23 6 8 3 0 1 83 12 732
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 59 18 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 17

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 43 35 7 10 5 0 0 78 15 181461
2019 Micro-organizations combined 63 23 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 876
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2014 Public Service 40 35 7 11 7 0 0 75 18 181828
2014 Micro-organizations combined 57 25 5 7 6 0 1 82 13 1092
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 69 25 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2011 Public Service 39 37 8 10 6 0 0 77 15 199738
2011 Micro-organizations combined 52 30 6 7 5 0 1 82 11 1003
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 41 47 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 17

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 40 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 181032
2019 Micro-organizations combined 45 33 9 8 3 0 1 79 11 876
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 73 18 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11
2014 Public Service 24 39 12 16 9 0 0 63 25 181873
2014 Micro-organizations combined 44 31 9 10 5 0 1 76 15 1093
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2011 Public Service 27 41 12 12 6 0 1 69 19 200240
2011 Micro-organizations combined 34 37 11 9 6 1 3 73 15 1008
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 35 47 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2008 Public Service 25 42 13 13 7 0 1 68 20 168332
2008 Micro-organizations combined 35 37 12 8 5 1 2 74 14 726
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 41 29 12 18 0 0 0 71 18 17

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 35 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 180486
2019 Micro-organizations combined 64 25 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 872
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 83 8 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 42 38 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 181746
2014 Micro-organizations combined 58 29 6 4 1 0 1 88 6 1092
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 31 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 181242
2019 Micro-organizations combined 63 23 5 6 3 0 0 86 8 876
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 67 25 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 36 34 12 10 7 0 1 71 16 181787
2014 Micro-organizations combined 50 29 8 6 5 0 1 81 11 1092
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 38 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2011 Public Service 38 36 11 9 6 0 1 75 14 200742
2011 Micro-organizations combined 46 30 9 9 4 0 2 77 14 1010
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 25 13 6 6 0 0 75 13 16

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 37 39 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 181595
2019 Micro-organizations combined 52 32 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 876
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 67 25 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 30 44 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 181850
2014 Micro-organizations combined 42 37 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 1093
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 25 69 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2011 Public Service 35 41 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 200583
2011 Micro-organizations combined 39 37 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1007
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 31 56 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 16
2008 Public Service 35 42 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 168072
2008 Micro-organizations combined 40 38 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 726
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 24 53 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 28 36 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 181492
2019 Micro-organizations combined 43 34 9 9 4 0 1 77 13 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2014 Public Service 21 35 17 15 11 0 0 57 26 181788
2014 Micro-organizations combined 34 33 11 12 8 0 1 69 20 1093
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 44 50 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2011 Public Service 21 37 16 14 11 0 0 59 25 200784
2011 Micro-organizations combined 30 36 13 11 10 0 0 66 21 1010
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 41 35 12 0 12 0 0 76 12 17

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 42 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 180719
2019 Micro-organizations combined 42 39 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 872
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 36 36 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 44 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 180781
2019 Micro-organizations combined 63 28 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 873
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Public Service 38 40 12 6 4 1 0 79 10 181765
2014 Micro-organizations combined 57 31 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 1091
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2011 Public Service 37 42 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 200734
2011 Micro-organizations combined 51 33 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 1010
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 35 53 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2008 Public Service 42 39 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 168871
2008 Micro-organizations combined 54 35 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 730
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 29 59 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 36 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 181182
2019 Micro-organizations combined 47 30 9 9 4 0 0 78 14 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 33 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 52 33 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 180371
2019 Micro-organizations combined 64 25 8 1 2 0 0 89 3 872
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 25 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2014 Public Service 59 29 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 181719
2014 Micro-organizations combined 67 23 6 2 1 0 0 90 3 1093
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2011 Public Service 58 31 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 200656
2011 Micro-organizations combined 61 27 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 1009
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 41 53 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 30 37 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 180719
2019 Micro-organizations combined 49 30 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2014 Public Service 21 40 14 14 10 0 0 62 25 181784
2014 Micro-organizations combined 36 38 9 10 7 0 1 74 17 1093
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 19 81 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2011 Public Service 28 39 13 12 8 0 0 68 20 200493
2011 Micro-organizations combined 37 35 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 1006
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 29 59 0 6 0 0 6 94 6 17

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 33 15 9 7 0 0 68 16 181253
2019 Micro-organizations combined 51 28 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 67 17 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2014 Public Service 27 36 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 181760
2014 Micro-organizations combined 40 34 12 8 5 0 1 75 14 1092
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 31 56 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 39 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 179179
2019 Micro-organizations combined 50 33 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 872
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2014 Public Service 28 38 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 181718
2014 Micro-organizations combined 41 34 10 8 5 0 1 77 13 1093
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 44 50 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2011 Public Service 34 40 13 8 4 1 0 75 12 199885
2011 Micro-organizations combined 40 38 10 7 4 0 1 79 11 1006
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 41 41 0 0 12 0 6 88 13 17

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 181588
2019 Micro-organizations combined 56 29 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 33 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 9 181673
2014 Micro-organizations combined 50 32 9 5 3 0 0 83 9 1092
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 25 69 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2011 Public Service 41 41 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 200825
2011 Micro-organizations combined 45 39 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 1009
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 44 50 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2008 Public Service 41 42 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 168963
2008 Micro-organizations combined 44 37 11 5 2 0 0 82 8 731
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 35 47 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 17

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Organization Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 39 32 17 7 4 0 1 71 12 180499
2019 Micro-organizations combined 42 31 16 7 3 0 0 74 10 876
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 33 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 35 34 18 7 5 0 1 70 12 181779
2014 Micro-organizations combined 40 33 14 7 4 0 2 75 11 1093
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2011 Public Service 33 34 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 200574
2011 Micro-organizations combined 37 35 14 7 5 0 1 73 12 1006
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 35 53 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2008 Public Service 28 35 20 10 6 0 1 64 16 168835
2008 Micro-organizations combined 33 35 18 8 5 0 1 68 13 730
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 41 47 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 24 35 19 9 1 1 29 35 181388
2019 Micro-organizations combined 6 17 33 26 17 1 1 44 23 873
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 17 17 25 17 25 0 0 42 33 12
2014 Public Service 12 28 36 16 7 1 2 23 40 181277
2014 Micro-organizations combined 8 21 31 21 14 1 3 37 30 1090
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 25 25 31 13 0 6 47 27 16
2011 Public Service 12 27 34 16 7 1 2 24 40 199952
2011 Micro-organizations combined 9 22 34 20 10 0 4 31 33 1002
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 12 29 24 18 0 18 50 14 17
2008 Public Service 12 29 35 16 6 1 2 23 41 168383
2008 Micro-organizations combined 11 22 32 22 10 1 2 33 34 730
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 12 35 35 18 0 0 53 12 17

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 18 27 24 16 2 2 42 30 180845
2019 Micro-organizations combined 7 13 26 27 25 2 1 53 20 873
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 8 8 25 17 42 0 0 58 17 12
2014 Public Service 13 22 29 20 11 2 3 32 37 181116
2014 Micro-organizations combined 7 14 24 26 24 2 3 52 22 1089
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 0 44 19 31 0 6 53 0 16
2011 Public Service 12 20 28 21 12 2 3 35 34 199740
2011 Micro-organizations combined 11 15 25 25 18 2 4 46 28 1003
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 0 12 47 18 0 24 85 0 17
2008 Public Service 12 22 29 21 11 2 3 34 35 168088
2008 Micro-organizations combined 10 13 26 24 19 2 5 46 25 728
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 0 35 29 35 0 0 65 0 17

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 16 23 29 18 10 2 2 29 41 181013
2019 Micro-organizations combined 8 10 25 27 27 1 2 55 19 875
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 17 8 42 17 17 0 0 33 25 12
2014 Public Service 21 25 27 14 7 2 3 23 48 181132
2014 Micro-organizations combined 8 12 25 25 23 1 4 51 22 1090
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 13 56 13 13 0 6 27 13 16
2011 Public Service 18 24 28 15 8 2 4 25 45 199696
2011 Micro-organizations combined 12 16 25 22 18 1 5 43 30 1003
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 12 29 35 0 6 0 18 7 50 17
2008 Public Service 17 24 30 17 8 2 3 25 43 168077
2008 Micro-organizations combined 11 14 25 24 21 1 4 48 26 726
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 6 6 35 24 18 0 12 47 13 17

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 15 31 28 16 1 2 46 22 180493
2019 Micro-organizations combined 4 6 24 33 31 0 1 66 10 872
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 8 8 17 33 33 0 0 67 17 12
2014 Public Service 9 17 33 25 12 1 3 38 27 180699
2014 Micro-organizations combined 4 12 26 32 22 0 3 57 17 1087
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 6 25 44 19 0 6 67 7 16
2011 Public Service 9 17 32 25 12 1 4 38 28 199449
2011 Micro-organizations combined 6 12 29 30 19 1 4 51 19 1004
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 12 24 29 24 0 12 60 13 17
2008 Public Service 9 18 33 25 11 1 3 38 28 168000
2008 Micro-organizations combined 7 13 31 25 21 1 2 48 20 729
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 6 41 29 24 0 0 53 6 17

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 Organization Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 20 27 20 14 1 2 36 36 181066
2019 Micro-organizations combined 8 14 25 24 25 1 2 51 23 874
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 8 0 8 33 50 0 0 83 8 12
2014 Public Service 21 25 27 15 9 1 3 24 48 181145
2014 Micro-organizations combined 12 19 25 18 20 1 4 40 33 1089
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 0 19 38 31 0 13 79 0 16
2011 Public Service 18 24 28 16 9 1 3 27 44 199874
2011 Micro-organizations combined 17 19 24 20 14 1 4 37 38 1005
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 12 12 29 24 0 24 69 15 17
2008 Public Service 16 24 28 18 10 1 3 29 42 168023
2008 Micro-organizations combined 11 19 26 20 17 1 6 40 32 725
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 6 24 29 35 0 6 69 6 17

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 18 26 22 16 3 3 41 32 180618
2019 Micro-organizations combined 6 15 26 25 23 3 2 51 21 870
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 17 25 25 33 0 0 58 17 12
2014 Public Service 11 18 27 24 13 3 5 40 31 181040
2014 Micro-organizations combined 5 13 23 28 24 2 5 56 19 1087
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 0 13 44 38 0 6 87 0 16
2011 Public Service 11 18 27 23 14 3 5 40 31 199570
2011 Micro-organizations combined 12 16 24 24 17 2 5 44 30 998
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 6 0 35 41 0 18 93 7 17
2008 Public Service 14 22 27 20 11 2 4 33 38 168198
2008 Micro-organizations combined 11 18 28 22 13 3 5 38 32 729
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 0 18 47 29 6 0 81 0 17

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 22 31 17 11 2 2 30 38 180911
2019 Micro-organizations combined 7 10 26 28 25 2 2 55 18 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 8 8 33 25 25 0 0 50 17 12
2014 Public Service 18 24 31 14 8 2 3 23 44 181146
2014 Micro-organizations combined 8 15 28 24 21 2 4 47 24 1084
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 0 19 25 19 31 0 6 53 20 16

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.
Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 19 33 23 13 1 1 37 30 181282
2019 Micro-organizations combined 5 13 26 29 26 0 1 55 18 873
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 8 33 42 0 17 0 0 17 42 12
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 70 15 6 4 2 0 3 88 6 181428
2019 Micro-organizations combined 74 12 5 4 2 0 2 89 6 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 67 25 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 70 15 5 4 3 0 3 88 6 181584
2014 Micro-organizations combined 72 16 3 4 2 0 2 90 6 1091
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 75 13 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 16
2011 Public Service 68 15 5 4 3 0 4 87 7 200015
2011 Micro-organizations combined 70 18 4 4 2 0 1 90 6 1002
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 47 35 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 17
2008 Public Service 66 14 5 4 4 1 7 86 9 167148
2008 Micro-organizations combined 64 19 5 5 3 0 3 86 9 715
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 47 24 12 6 12 0 0 71 18 17

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 30 16 10 7 5 3 64 19 181323
2019 Micro-organizations combined 37 26 15 8 6 6 3 69 15 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 33 33 17 0 8 0 8 73 9 12
2014 Public Service 28 32 15 10 8 4 3 64 20 181579
2014 Micro-organizations combined 32 27 13 10 9 4 5 65 21 1092
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 38 44 6 0 0 13 0 93 0 16

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 29 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 181181
2019 Micro-organizations combined 57 23 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 880
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 75 17 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 41 30 10 10 7 1 0 73 18 181550
2014 Micro-organizations combined 47 26 9 9 7 0 1 75 16 1092
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 56 25 13 0 0 6 0 87 0 16

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 49 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 11 181129
2019 Micro-organizations combined 61 25 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 879
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 75 17 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 39 40 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 181417
2014 Micro-organizations combined 48 33 8 7 3 0 1 82 10 1092
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 44 56 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 36 12 5 3 1 0 79 8 181393
2019 Micro-organizations combined 55 30 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 83 8 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 27 15 5 3 1 4 75 9 181574
2019 Micro-organizations combined 57 21 10 3 2 1 5 84 5 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 31 13 8 5 1 1 74 14 181505
2019 Micro-organizations combined 51 27 9 6 5 0 2 80 11 873
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 25 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2014 Public Service 36 36 12 9 6 1 0 72 15 181472
2014 Micro-organizations combined 43 33 11 7 5 0 2 77 12 1090
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 38 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2011 Public Service 33 37 13 10 7 1 0 70 17 199910
2011 Micro-organizations combined 37 34 11 10 6 0 2 72 16 1006
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 41 29 6 6 18 0 0 71 24 17
2008 Public Service 31 36 13 11 9 1 1 67 20 166756
2008 Micro-organizations combined 34 33 12 10 7 1 2 69 18 711
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 29 47 12 6 0 0 6 81 6 17

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 49 27 11 6 4 2 1 78 10 181318
2019 Micro-organizations combined 58 22 9 3 3 2 2 84 7 876
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 25 0 0 8 8 0 91 9 12
2014 Public Service 42 31 12 7 5 2 1 75 12 181447
2014 Micro-organizations combined 51 27 10 5 4 1 3 81 9 1088
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 56 31 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 16
2011 Public Service 40 32 13 8 5 2 1 74 13 199843
2011 Micro-organizations combined 42 30 12 7 6 2 2 75 13 1006
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 35 29 12 6 18 0 0 65 24 17
2008 Public Service 38 31 12 8 7 3 1 72 15 166751
2008 Micro-organizations combined 41 29 12 6 7 3 2 74 14 710
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 24 65 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 17

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 46 31 10 7 5 1 0 77 12 180879
2019 Micro-organizations combined 54 26 8 6 3 1 2 82 10 873
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 75 17 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 40 34 11 9 6 1 0 75 15 181437
2014 Micro-organizations combined 46 31 10 7 4 0 2 78 12 1091
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 56 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2011 Public Service 38 35 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 199709
2011 Micro-organizations combined 41 32 9 9 7 1 1 75 16 1002
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 41 35 12 0 12 0 0 76 12 17
2008 Public Service 36 34 11 10 8 1 0 71 18 166684
2008 Micro-organizations combined 37 33 10 8 8 1 2 73 16 710
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 35 53 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 80 10 4 1 2 0 3 93 3 180870
2019 Micro-organizations combined 83 6 3 2 2 0 4 93 4 876
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 92 0 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 77 12 4 2 2 0 3 93 4 181405
2014 Micro-organizations combined 82 10 2 2 1 0 3 94 4 1090
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2011 Public Service 77 12 4 2 2 0 3 92 4 199764
2011 Micro-organizations combined 80 11 2 2 2 0 3 93 4 1002
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 81 13 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 16
2008 Public Service 78 8 3 2 3 0 6 92 5 166455
2008 Micro-organizations combined 76 11 3 5 2 0 3 90 6 709
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 94 0 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 17

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 57 20 8 4 5 2 4 82 10 181432
2019 Micro-organizations combined 68 16 4 3 3 1 5 90 6 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 25 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2014 Public Service 47 23 9 5 6 3 6 78 13 181389
2014 Micro-organizations combined 55 19 6 4 6 3 6 82 12 1090
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 63 13 19 0 0 6 0 80 0 16
2011 Public Service 44 26 9 7 8 2 4 75 15 200634
2011 Micro-organizations combined 42 25 8 7 8 2 7 73 17 1006
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 29 35 6 12 18 0 0 65 29 17

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 59 23 9 3 4 1 0 83 8 181710
2019 Micro-organizations combined 70 16 7 2 3 1 2 88 5 875
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 83 0 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 51 28 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 181662
2019 Micro-organizations combined 60 22 7 6 4 0 2 83 9 880
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 33 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 46 30 11 7 6 0 0 77 13 181293
2014 Micro-organizations combined 54 25 9 6 4 0 2 80 10 1089
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 45 14 12 4 2 2 68 17 41266
2019 Micro-organizations combined 41 36 11 7 3 1 1 79 10 264
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Senior Management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 31 15 8 7 6 0 68 16 181333
2019 Micro-organizations combined 47 30 9 6 5 3 0 79 11 876
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 25 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2014 Public Service 24 32 17 10 8 8 0 62 20 181131
2014 Micro-organizations combined 37 32 11 8 7 3 0 72 16 1087
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 38 44 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2011 Public Service 22 31 19 11 9 7 1 58 22 199170
2011 Micro-organizations combined 30 29 15 11 9 4 0 63 21 997
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 29 35 12 12 6 0 6 69 19 17

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 31 17 12 9 3 0 62 21 180978
2019 Micro-organizations combined 46 31 9 7 6 1 0 77 13 874
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 33 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2014 Public Service 21 31 19 15 12 3 0 53 27 181126
2014 Micro-organizations combined 37 31 13 10 8 1 0 68 18 1086
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 44 50 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2011 Public Service 19 31 19 14 13 3 0 52 28 199021
2011 Micro-organizations combined 29 30 16 10 13 2 1 61 23 998
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 35 24 18 0 12 0 12 67 13 17
2008 Public Service 21 33 18 14 12 3 0 55 27 165557
2008 Micro-organizations combined 32 28 16 9 11 2 1 63 20 703
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 35 29 18 6 0 6 6 73 7 17

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 30 20 15 10 5 0 53 26 180782
2019 Micro-organizations combined 36 31 11 11 6 4 0 71 17 874
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 42 42 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2014 Public Service 14 28 21 18 13 5 0 45 33 181064
2014 Micro-organizations combined 28 32 16 13 8 3 0 62 21 1087
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 38 50 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2011 Public Service 11 31 21 19 12 6 0 45 33 198979
2011 Micro-organizations combined 21 34 18 13 10 4 1 57 24 1001
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 24 41 24 6 0 0 6 69 6 17
2008 Public Service 11 31 20 20 13 6 0 44 35 165317
2008 Micro-organizations combined 24 34 17 12 8 5 1 61 22 704
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 35 24 29 6 0 6 0 63 6 17

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 19 31 18 17 12 3 0 52 29 181112
2019 Micro-organizations combined 34 34 12 12 6 2 0 69 18 875
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 33 42 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2014 Public Service 14 31 18 19 14 3 0 47 34 181026
2014 Micro-organizations combined 28 32 14 15 9 2 1 61 25 1088
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 31 38 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 16
2011 Public Service 13 33 18 20 14 3 0 48 34 198810
2011 Micro-organizations combined 21 33 13 17 12 2 0 56 31 1002
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 29 41 12 6 6 0 6 75 13 17
2008 Public Service 14 36 16 20 12 2 0 51 33 165141
2008 Micro-organizations combined 24 36 13 16 10 1 0 61 26 702
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 41 24 29 6 0 0 0 65 6 17

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Organization Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 40 20 12 6 5 13 3 72 14 181690
2019 Micro-organizations combined 57 20 9 4 4 3 3 83 8 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 25 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 27 42 17 9 4 1 0 70 13 181538
2019 Micro-organizations combined 40 40 8 7 3 1 0 81 10 876
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 42 50 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 24 40 18 10 6 2 0 65 16 181189
2014 Micro-organizations combined 39 38 11 7 4 1 0 78 11 1087
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 31 44 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 16
2011 Public Service 24 42 17 10 6 2 0 67 16 199395
2011 Micro-organizations combined 33 36 13 10 6 1 0 70 16 1001
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 47 41 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 15 33 21 18 10 3 0 50 29 180810
2019 Micro-organizations combined 27 37 13 14 6 3 0 66 21 873
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 42 42 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 36 14 9 5 2 1 71 15 181324
2019 Micro-organizations combined 47 28 9 8 5 3 1 78 13 876
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 67 17 0 0 8 8 0 91 9 12
2014 Public Service 36 37 11 7 4 3 1 77 12 181015
2014 Micro-organizations combined 46 31 9 7 5 1 1 78 12 1087
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 75 13 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2011 Public Service 35 36 12 8 5 4 1 74 14 199168
2011 Micro-organizations combined 40 30 10 8 7 4 1 74 16 1001
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 47 29 6 6 0 12 0 87 7 17
2008 Public Service 31 36 12 10 7 4 1 70 17 165770
2008 Micro-organizations combined 39 32 10 8 6 4 1 74 15 707
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 41 35 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 17

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 36 18 7 5 1 0 69 12 181009
2019 Micro-organizations combined 42 32 13 6 4 1 0 76 11 876
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 33 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 24 19 13 13 8 2 50 29 181309
2019 Micro-organizations combined 30 21 15 8 10 11 4 61 21 873
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 33 25 17 0 8 17 0 70 10 12
2014 Public Service 16 24 18 16 15 9 2 45 35 180995
2014 Micro-organizations combined 22 18 16 13 13 12 7 49 31 1087
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 13 25 13 13 0 31 6 60 20 16
2011 Public Service 15 23 18 16 15 11 3 44 35 199244
2011 Micro-organizations combined 19 20 18 13 13 13 6 47 31 998
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 18 24 18 12 6 12 12 54 23 17

Question 44. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 24 32 17 14 11 2 0 57 25 181262
2019 Micro-organizations combined 39 30 13 8 6 3 0 72 15 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 33 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 19 31 17 16 13 3 1 52 30 180900
2014 Micro-organizations combined 37 29 12 11 7 4 1 69 19 1083
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 81 13 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 16
2011 Public Service 21 33 17 15 12 2 0 55 27 200253
2011 Micro-organizations combined 28 29 14 11 13 3 1 61 25 1007
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 47 18 12 12 0 12 0 73 13 17
2008 Public Service 19 35 17 15 11 2 0 56 27 168004
2008 Micro-organizations combined 31 35 14 8 9 2 1 68 18 725
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 59 6 24 6 6 0 0 65 12 17

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 22 28 15 14 16 2 2 52 32 181671
2019 Micro-organizations combined 22 24 14 15 16 2 6 51 33 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 42 25 0 17 8 0 8 73 27 12
2014 Public Service 16 25 15 18 22 2 2 42 42 180943
2014 Micro-organizations combined 16 19 13 17 24 2 9 39 46 1086
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 38 25 19 6 6 6 0 67 13 16
2011 Public Service 15 27 15 18 21 2 2 44 40 200219
2011 Micro-organizations combined 10 17 15 19 28 2 8 30 53 1009
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 18 18 18 12 24 0 12 40 40 17
2008 Public Service 17 32 14 16 17 2 2 51 35 167751
2008 Micro-organizations combined 11 21 15 18 26 2 6 35 48 720
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 6 24 29 18 18 0 6 31 38 17

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 Organization 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 Public Service 51 24 13 5 3 1 4 78 9 181398
2019 Micro-organizations combined 61 18 9 4 2 1 4 83 7 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 83 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 Organization 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 Public Service 56 11 7 4 5 2 14 79 12 181293
2019 Micro-organizations combined 65 9 4 3 3 2 14 88 7 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 83 0 0 8 0 0 8 91 9 12

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 Organization 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 Public Service 44 24 16 7 5 2 4 71 12 181082
2019 Micro-organizations combined 60 18 9 4 3 1 5 83 7 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 Organization 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 Public Service 41 21 16 8 6 3 4 67 16 180682
2019 Micro-organizations combined 55 18 9 6 3 2 6 80 10 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 83 0 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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 Organization 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 Public Service 43 17 13 9 9 3 5 65 20 180933
2019 Micro-organizations combined 62 12 6 4 6 3 7 81 12 875
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 67 8 8 8 0 0 8 82 9 12

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 Organization 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 Public Service 65 15 8 3 2 2 5 86 6 180964
2019 Micro-organizations combined 72 11 6 3 2 2 5 89 5 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 Organization 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 Public Service 72 9 5 2 3 4 4 88 6 180710
2019 Micro-organizations combined 78 8 4 1 2 3 5 92 4 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 92 0 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

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 Organization 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 Public Service 75 7 4 1 2 2 9 92 4 180694
2019 Micro-organizations combined 83 5 1 1 1 1 8 97 2 873
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 47. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 40 19 10 6 4 0 63 17 181429
2019 Micro-organizations combined 38 38 13 7 2 2 1 78 9 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 42 50 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 36 38 13 7 4 2 0 75 11 180695
2019 Micro-organizations combined 52 30 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 876
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 25 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2014 Public Service 38 37 13 6 3 3 0 78 9 180874
2014 Micro-organizations combined 47 33 10 6 3 1 1 82 8 1085
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 31 44 19 0 0 0 6 80 0 16
2011 Public Service 31 39 16 7 5 3 0 72 12 198890
2011 Micro-organizations combined 39 36 12 6 5 2 0 77 11 1000
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 35 47 6 0 6 0 6 88 6 17

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 34 13 4 3 3 0 79 7 180863
2019 Micro-organizations combined 54 27 11 3 2 3 0 84 5 875
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 17 0 8 8 17 0 80 20 12
2014 Public Service 40 35 14 4 3 4 1 79 7 180799
2014 Micro-organizations combined 47 31 10 4 2 4 1 82 7 1086
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 56 19 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16

Question 50. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 48 34 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 181342
2019 Micro-organizations combined 65 25 5 3 3 0 0 90 6 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 83 8 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 42 37 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 180763
2014 Micro-organizations combined 56 30 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 1086
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 81 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2011 Public Service 37 39 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 198622
2011 Micro-organizations combined 48 32 9 5 5 0 0 80 10 1000
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 53 24 6 6 6 0 6 81 13 17
2008 Public Service 33 40 12 8 5 0 0 74 13 165113
2008 Micro-organizations combined 45 34 10 5 5 0 0 79 11 701
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 53 41 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 39 31 15 8 6 1 0 70 15 181212
2019 Micro-organizations combined 56 27 8 5 5 0 0 83 9 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 67 17 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2014 Public Service 28 35 17 11 8 1 0 63 19 180897
2014 Micro-organizations combined 42 29 14 8 6 1 0 71 14 1085
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2011 Public Service 28 35 18 10 7 1 0 64 17 198741
2011 Micro-organizations combined 34 29 16 9 10 1 0 65 19 1001
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 24 35 24 0 6 12 0 67 7 17

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 37 34 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 180546
2019 Micro-organizations combined 54 29 8 6 4 0 0 83 10 872
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 67 25 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 27 36 17 12 7 0 0 64 20 180844
2014 Micro-organizations combined 43 30 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 1085
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 56 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2011 Public Service 27 38 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 198568
2011 Micro-organizations combined 34 33 14 10 8 0 0 68 19 999
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 35 35 12 0 6 12 0 80 7 17
2008 Public Service 28 40 14 11 6 0 0 68 18 164994
2008 Micro-organizations combined 38 33 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 699
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 35 35 18 12 0 0 0 71 12 17

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 25 18 11 8 3 1 61 20 181559
2019 Micro-organizations combined 47 22 12 10 6 2 1 71 16 879
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 17 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2014 Public Service 28 26 19 13 10 4 1 57 24 180861
2014 Micro-organizations combined 40 19 15 12 10 3 2 61 23 1084
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 38 6 0 0 6 0 93 0 16
2011 Public Service 29 27 17 12 10 5 1 59 23 198679
2011 Micro-organizations combined 33 23 16 12 11 4 1 59 24 1001
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 29 35 6 6 6 18 0 79 14 17
2008 Public Service 27 29 17 13 9 5 1 60 23 164965
2008 Micro-organizations combined 32 23 17 13 10 4 1 58 25 699
2008 Farm Products Council of Canada 29 47 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 17
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Mobility and Retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 27 38 35 181906
2019 Micro-organizations combined 26 39 35 880
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 25 33 42 12
2014 Public Service 26 40 34 180859
2014 Micro-organizations combined 32 35 33 1085
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 19 75 6 16
2011 Public Service 27 42 31 198979
2011 Micro-organizations combined 34 36 30 1007
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 18 47 35 17

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 15 33 29 6 12 6 49800
2019 Micro-organizations combined 16 11 48 4 10 11 228
2014 Public Service 18 32 30 10 9999 11 47681
2014 Micro-organizations combined 17 9 55 8 9999 11 342
2011 Public Service 19 32 31 8 9999 10 53795
2011 Micro-organizations combined 18 9 58 7 9999 8 342
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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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 46 9 6 2 1 2 82 8 181117
2019 Micro-organizations combined 41 36 8 6 2 1 7 83 8 874
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 42 42 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 53 27 9 3 2 5 2 86 5 181080
2019 Micro-organizations combined 58 19 8 1 1 5 8 88 3 875
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 75 17 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12
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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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 86 181483
2019 Micro-organizations combined 10 90 878

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 51 49 23324
2019 Micro-organizations combined 47 53 85

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 60 40 23324
2019 Micro-organizations combined 60 40 85

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 8 92 23324
2019 Micro-organizations combined 8 92 85

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 5 95 23324

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 6 94 23324
2019 Micro-organizations combined 8 92 85

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 23324

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 23324

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 39 61 23086
2019 Micro-organizations combined 38 62 85

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 39 61 23086
2019 Micro-organizations combined 39 61 85

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 47 53 23086
2019 Micro-organizations combined 43 57 85

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 42 58 23086
2019 Micro-organizations combined 43 57 85

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 31 69 23086
2019 Micro-organizations combined 29 71 85

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 55 45 23086
2019 Micro-organizations combined 55 45 85

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 36 64 23086
2019 Micro-organizations combined 39 61 85

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 2 98 23086

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 23086
2019 Micro-organizations combined 9 91 85

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 88 23086
2019 Micro-organizations combined 8 92 85

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 49 51 23086
2019 Micro-organizations combined 51 49 85

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 26 74 23086
2019 Micro-organizations combined 25 75 85

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 16 84 23086
2019 Micro-organizations combined 17 83 85

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 52 48 22957
2019 Micro-organizations combined 51 49 84

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 27 73 22957
2019 Micro-organizations combined 17 83 84

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 22957
2019 Micro-organizations combined 18 82 84

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 21 79 22957

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 22957
2019 Micro-organizations combined 6 94 84

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 93 22957
2019 Micro-organizations combined 7 93 84

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 86 22957
2019 Micro-organizations combined 8 92 84

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 88 22957
2019 Micro-organizations combined 9 91 84

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 26 74 22957
2019 Micro-organizations combined 28 72 84

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 11 89 21361

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 20 80 21361
2019 Micro-organizations combined 12 88 78

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 93 21361

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361
2019 Micro-organizations combined 10 90 78

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 21361
2019 Micro-organizations combined 10 90 78

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 88 21361

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 13 87 21361
2019 Micro-organizations combined 9 91 78

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 32 68 21361
2019 Micro-organizations combined 32 68 78

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 21361

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 48 52 21361
2019 Micro-organizations combined 54 46 78

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 2 98 21361

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 56 44 21361
2019 Micro-organizations combined 60 40 78

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 21361

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 13 87 21361
2019 Micro-organizations combined 9 91 78

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 18 82 181223
2019 Micro-organizations combined 15 85 876

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 18 17 19 8 8 23 7 51 22 181570
2019 Micro-organizations combined 25 14 15 5 5 26 10 61 15 879
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 25 17 8 0 8 25 17 71 14 12
2014 Public Service 16 19 20 7 7 24 7 50 22 180780
2014 Micro-organizations combined 20 14 15 8 6 27 10 54 22 1083
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 25 13 6 6 0 38 13 75 13 16

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 34 30 16 7 5 8 1 69 13 181533
2019 Micro-organizations combined 45 25 12 5 4 8 1 77 9 880
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 75 17 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2014 Public Service 26 30 19 7 6 11 1 64 14 180720
2014 Micro-organizations combined 33 25 17 7 5 11 2 67 13 1084
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 44 19 25 6 0 6 0 67 7 16
2011 Public Service 31 36 16 7 4 6 0 72 12 198422
2011 Micro-organizations combined 33 31 18 6 5 7 1 70 11 999
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 35 41 12 0 6 6 0 81 6 17
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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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 8 92 181371
2019 Micro-organizations combined 6 94 875

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 38 62 12977
2019 Micro-organizations combined 42 58 52

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 76 24 12977
2019 Micro-organizations combined 80 20 52

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 12977

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 3 97 12977

Question 67e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 8 92 12977
2019 Micro-organizations combined 10 90 52

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 12977

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 12977
2019 Micro-organizations combined 0 100 52

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 26 74 12755
2019 Micro-organizations combined 36 64 51

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 20 80 12755
2019 Micro-organizations combined 27 73 51

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 16 84 12755
2019 Micro-organizations combined 22 78 51

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 6 94 12755

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 71 12755
2019 Micro-organizations combined 29 71 51

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 71 12755
2019 Micro-organizations combined 25 75 51

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 12755
2019 Micro-organizations combined 0 100 51

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 2 98 12755

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 8 92 12755

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 15 85 12755
2019 Micro-organizations combined 10 90 51

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 1 99 12755
2019 Micro-organizations combined 0 100 51

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 17 83 12755
2019 Micro-organizations combined 9 91 51

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 0 100 12755
2019 Micro-organizations combined 0 100 51

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 18 82 12755
2019 Micro-organizations combined 17 83 51

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 29 71 12647
2019 Micro-organizations combined 41 59 51

Question 69b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 14 86 12647
2019 Micro-organizations combined 12 88 51

Question 69c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 5 95 12647
2019 Micro-organizations combined 15 85 51

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

Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 17 83 12647
2019 Micro-organizations combined 10 90 51

Question 69e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 5 95 12647

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 6 94 12647

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 12647

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 12647

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 49 51 12647
2019 Micro-organizations combined 47 53 51

Question 70a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 6 94 11129

Question 70b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 15 85 11129

Question 70c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 11129

Question 70d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129

Question 70e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129

Question 70f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 4 96 11129

Question 70g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 93 11129

Question 70h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 11 89 11129

Question 70i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 11129

Question 70j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 27 73 11129

Question 70k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 9 91 11129

Question 70l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 45 55 11129

Question 70m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 2 98 11129

Question 70n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 62 38 11129

Question 70o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 3 97 11129

Question 70p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 11 89 11129

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 90 181243
2019 Micro-organizations combined 8 92 875

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 20 16 21 4 4 27 7 55 13 181334
2019 Micro-organizations combined 26 10 16 3 3 31 11 63 11 879
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 25 8 8 0 17 42 0 57 29 12
2014 Public Service 17 18 21 4 3 31 7 55 11 180669
2014 Micro-organizations combined 20 13 16 2 3 34 12 61 10 1083
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 19 13 6 0 0 38 25 83 0 16

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 36 28 17 4 4 10 1 72 9 181260
2019 Micro-organizations combined 46 23 14 3 3 11 1 78 7 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 42 17 8 0 17 17 0 70 20 12
2014 Public Service 28 30 18 4 3 15 2 70 9 180578
2014 Micro-organizations combined 36 25 16 3 2 15 2 74 7 1082
2014 Farm Products Council of Canada 31 31 25 0 0 6 6 71 0 16
2011 Public Service 35 36 14 4 2 8 0 77 7 198306
2011 Micro-organizations combined 40 30 14 4 2 9 0 77 7 1001
2011 Farm Products Council of Canada 41 29 12 6 6 6 0 75 13 17
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 24 27 20 12 15 0 1 52 28 181595
2019 Micro-organizations combined 34 27 15 11 11 0 1 62 23 878
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 17 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 22 29 25 14 10 0 1 51 24 181495
2019 Micro-organizations combined 27 31 24 10 7 0 0 58 18 875
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 55 18 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11

Question 74c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 30 30 20 10 7 0 2 62 17 180654
2019 Micro-organizations combined 45 27 17 6 4 1 1 73 10 871
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 25 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12

Question 74d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 24 24 21 15 14 1 1 49 29 180774
2019 Micro-organizations combined 30 26 20 14 9 1 1 57 23 874
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 25 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12

Question 74e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 52 22 11 5 4 0 5 78 10 180845
2019 Micro-organizations combined 58 23 9 4 2 0 3 84 6 872
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 75 17 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

Question 74f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 34 29 19 9 8 0 1 64 17 181228
2019 Micro-organizations combined 46 24 17 7 5 0 0 70 13 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 25 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12

Question 74g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 30 34 20 9 5 1 1 65 15 181070
2019 Micro-organizations combined 44 32 14 6 4 0 1 76 10 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 74h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 25 32 22 12 7 1 1 58 19 180996
2019 Micro-organizations combined 37 33 17 9 4 0 0 71 13 875
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

Question 74i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 31 31 19 10 7 0 1 63 17 180843
2019 Micro-organizations combined 44 29 13 9 4 1 1 73 13 876
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 25 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12

Question 74j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 42 27 15 8 7 1 1 69 16 180767
2019 Micro-organizations combined 56 22 10 6 4 1 1 79 10 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 33 31 19 10 6 0 1 65 16 180372
2019 Micro-organizations combined 50 28 14 5 2 0 0 78 7 872
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 17 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12

Question 74l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 52 24 12 5 4 0 1 78 10 180439
2019 Micro-organizations combined 68 17 9 3 3 0 1 86 5 873
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 67 25 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

Question 74m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 71 13 5 2 2 1 6 90 5 180422
2019 Micro-organizations combined 81 8 3 1 1 1 5 94 2 868
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 74n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 70 12 6 4 4 1 2 85 8 180981
2019 Micro-organizations combined 78 8 5 3 3 1 2 89 6 879
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 83 0 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12

Question 74o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 56 26 10 4 3 0 1 84 6 180466
2019 Micro-organizations combined 60 24 9 3 2 0 1 85 5 874
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 25 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 59 19 10 5 5 0 1 80 10 180189
2019 Micro-organizations combined 66 16 7 5 5 0 1 83 10 876
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 67 17 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12

Question 74q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 58 12 5 2 1 0 22 90 4 179719
2019 Micro-organizations combined 58 12 5 2 1 0 22 90 3 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 67 17 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 12

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

Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 66 18 7 2 1 0 5 89 4 180276
2019 Micro-organizations combined 72 17 5 1 1 0 4 92 2 874
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 33 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 12

Question 74s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 68 14 6 4 5 0 3 85 9 180902
2019 Micro-organizations combined 76 12 4 3 3 1 1 90 6 879
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Organization 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 Public Service 53 27 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 180485
2019 Micro-organizations combined 59 23 11 4 2 0 1 83 6 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

Question 75. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Organization Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 17 34 33 12 4 0 0 50 17 181789
2019 Micro-organizations combined 23 36 29 9 3 0 0 59 12 879
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 33 42 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Organization Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 10 18 38 23 11 0 0 34 29 180286
2019 Micro-organizations combined 7 15 33 27 17 0 0 44 22 874
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 8 0 42 25 25 0 0 50 8 12

Question 77. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 31 40 15 8 4 2 0 73 12 181158
2019 Micro-organizations combined 45 34 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 50 25 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12

Question 78. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 25 35 17 13 9 2 0 61 22 181482
2019 Micro-organizations combined 40 34 13 7 5 1 0 75 12 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 42 25 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 16 84 181509
2019 Micro-organizations combined 15 85 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 17 83 12
2014 Public Service 15 85 180286
2014 Micro-organizations combined 16 84 1084

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 81 19 29087
2019 Micro-organizations combined 84 16 134
2014 Public Service 78 22 27355
2014 Micro-organizations combined 82 18 171

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 48 32 6 9 4 0 0 80 13 23401
2019 Micro-organizations combined 61 26 5 7 1 0 0 87 8 110
2014 Public Service 50 32 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 21409
2014 Micro-organizations combined 70 19 4 6 1 0 1 89 7 141
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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 Organization 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 Public Service 25 32 20 10 10 2 1 26 74 181161
2019 Micro-organizations combined 26 35 18 9 8 2 2 27 73 877
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 33 25 25 0 8 0 8 36 64 12

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

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 59 41 130118
2019 Micro-organizations combined 63 37 612

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 Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 44 56 128011
2019 Micro-organizations combined 51 49 601

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 12 23 18 17 20 2 7 39 41 128151
2019 Micro-organizations combined 35 24 13 12 8 0 7 64 21 600

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 Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Public Service 7 16 17 19 31 2 9 25 56 128150
2019 Micro-organizations combined 10 17 15 16 21 3 19 34 46 603

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 Organization 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 Public Service 42 18 14 9 10 1 7 65 20 179367
2019 Micro-organizations combined 46 17 13 8 8 1 8 69 17 862
2019 Farm Products Council of Canada 42 17 25 0 17 0 0 58 17 12
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