2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Statistics Canada by Question 106. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - GT

The results of the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	29	49	7	10	5	78	15	41
2020	GT-02	39	43	0	17	0	83	17	23
2020	GT-03	15	54	15	0	15	69	15	13

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	70	25	3	0	3	0	95	3	40
2020	GT-02	77	23	0	0	0	0	100	0	22
2020	GT-03	62	23	8	0	8	0	85	8	13
2017	GT	54	34	8	4	0	0	87	4	48
2017	GT-02	55	36	6	3	0	0	91	3	33
2014	GT	54	24	7	10	2	2	80	13	41
2014	GT-02	57	23	6	10	0	3	83	10	30

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	32	44	17	7	0	76	7	41
2020	GT-02	43	39	13	4	0	83	4	23
2020	GT-03	8	54	31	8	0	62	8	13
2019	GT	47	37	5	5	7	84	12	43
2019	GT-02	43	48	4	4	0	91	4	23
2019	GT-03	53	20	7	7	13	73	20	15
2017	GT	38	31	8	10	12	69	22	48
2017	GT-02	45	27	12	6	9	73	15	33
2014	GT	41	54	2	2	0	95	2	41
2014	GT-02	47	50	0	3	0	97	3	30

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	20	44	29	5	2	0	63	7	41
2020	GT-02	26	52	17	0	4	0	78	4	23
2020	GT-03	8	38	46	8	0	0	46	8	13
2019	GT	30	35	14	9	12	0	65	21	43
2019	GT-02	35	35	13	9	9	0	70	17	23
2019	GT-03	27	27	20	13	13	0	53	27	15
2018	GT	30	43	5	14	8	0	73	22	37
2018	GT-02	42	29	0	17	13	0	71	29	24
2017	GT	17	27	13	27	14	2	45	42	48
2017	GT-02	21	24	12	24	15	3	47	41	33
2014	GT	12	46	15	17	10	0	58	27	41
2014	GT-02	10	50	10	20	10	0	60	30	30

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	39	49	12	0	0	88	0	41
2020	GT-02	48	48	4	0	0	96	0	23
2020	GT-03	15	62	23	0	0	77	0	13
2019	GT	50	26	17	7	0	76	7	42
2019	GT-02	50	27	14	9	0	77	9	22
2019	GT-03	47	27	20	7	0	73	7	15
2017	GT	40	42	6	12	0	82	12	48
2017	GT-02	42	45	6	6	0	88	6	33
2014	GT	32	44	12	7	5	76	12	41
2014	GT-02	33	40	13	10	3	73	13	30

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	34	54	10	0	2	0	88	2	41
2020	GT-02	43	43	9	0	4	0	87	4	23
2020	GT-03	15	69	15	0	0	0	85	0	13
2019	GT	62	24	7	0	7	0	86	7	42
2019	GT-02	65	22	9	0	4	0	87	4	23
2019	GT-03	57	21	7	0	14	0	79	14	14
2018	GT	55	32	5	5	3	0	87	8	38
2018	GT-02	64	24	4	4	4	0	88	8	25
2017	GT	34	38	14	8	6	0	71	15	48
2017	GT-02	36	45	9	6	3	0	82	9	33
2014	GT	49	34	10	0	5	2	85	5	41
2014	GT-02	47	37	7	0	7	3	86	7	30

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	29	37	17	10	7	66	17	41
2020	GT-02	39	30	13	13	4	70	17	23
2020	GT-03	15	38	31	0	15	54	15	13
2019	GT	33	37	14	7	9	70	16	43
2019	GT-02	35	26	22	13	4	61	17	23
2019	GT-03	33	47	7	0	13	80	13	15
2018	GT	47	24	16	13	0	71	13	38
2018	GT-02	56	20	16	8	0	76	8	25
2017	GT	21	37	21	10	10	58	21	48
2017	GT-02	27	27	24	12	9	55	21	33
2014	GT	29	46	12	5	7	76	12	41
2014	GT-02	33	43	13	3	7	77	10	30

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	32	44	17	0	5	2	78	5	41
2020	GT-02	39	30	17	0	9	4	73	9	23
2020	GT-03	15	62	23	0	0	0	77	0	13
2019	GT	23	35	21	5	16	0	58	21	43
2019	GT-02	13	26	35	9	17	0	39	26	23
2019	GT-03	40	40	7	0	13	0	80	13	15
2018	GT	32	37	11	13	8	0	68	21	38
2018	GT-02	28	40	12	12	8	0	68	20	25
2017	GT	17	31	27	8	15	2	49	24	48
2017	GT-02	15	24	30	12	15	3	41	28	33
2014	GT	29	24	24	12	10	0	54	22	41
2014	GT-02	30	30	20	10	10	0	60	20	30

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	37	44	17	2	0	80	2	41
2020	GT-02	48	30	17	4	0	78	4	23
2020	GT-03	23	54	23	0	0	77	0	13
2019	GT	26	47	12	14	2	72	16	43
2019	GT-02	22	57	9	13	0	78	13	23
2019	GT-03	27	40	13	13	7	67	20	15
2018	GT	42	39	5	11	3	82	13	38
2018	GT-02	44	40	4	8	4	84	12	25
2017	GT	23	35	19	19	4	58	23	48
2017	GT-02	21	36	18	21	3	58	24	33

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	44	49	5	0	2	93	2	41
2020	GT-02	57	30	9	0	4	87	4	23
2020	GT-03	23	77	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	GT	40	49	7	0	5	88	5	43
2019	GT-02	43	43	13	0	0	87	0	23
2019	GT-03	40	53	0	0	7	93	7	15
2018	GT	54	32	5	5	3	86	8	37
2018	GT-02	63	33	4	0	0	96	0	24
2017	GT	34	43	8	6	8	77	15	48
2017	GT-02	39	36	12	6	6	76	12	33
2014	GT	37	41	12	2	7	78	10	41
2014	GT-02	40	37	13	3	7	77	10	30

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	34	37	20	2	7	71	10	41
2020	GT-02	43	35	13	0	9	78	9	23
2020	GT-03	15	54	23	0	8	69	8	13
2019	GT	21	47	9	7	16	67	23	43
2019	GT-02	17	48	9	9	17	65	26	23
2019	GT-03	33	40	7	0	20	73	20	15
2018	GT	35	30	22	8	5	65	14	37
2018	GT-02	42	25	29	4	0	67	4	24
2017	GT	19	31	25	10	15	50	25	48
2017	GT-02	24	30	21	6	18	55	24	33

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	39	46	12	2	0	0	85	2	41
2020	GT-02	43	43	13	0	0	0	87	0	23
2020	GT-03	23	54	15	8	0	0	77	8	13
2019	GT	37	35	21	5	2	0	72	7	43
2019	GT-02	39	30	22	9	0	0	70	9	23
2019	GT-03	40	33	20	0	7	0	73	7	15
2018	GT	54	27	16	3	0	0	81	3	37
2018	GT-02	63	21	17	0	0	0	83	0	24
2017	GT	39	39	12	6	2	2	79	9	47
2017	GT-02	39	36	15	6	0	3	78	6	33
2014	GT	58	29	2	5	5	0	88	10	41
2014	GT-02	60	27	3	7	3	0	87	10	30

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	27	44	15	10	5	0	71	15	41
2020	GT-02	35	43	4	9	9	0	78	17	23
2020	GT-03	15	31	38	15	0	0	46	15	13
2019	GT	26	33	14	21	7	0	58	28	43
2019	GT-02	30	35	13	17	4	0	65	22	23
2019	GT-03	20	33	20	20	7	0	53	27	15
2018	GT	35	35	11	14	5	0	70	19	37
2018	GT-02	46	29	4	17	4	0	75	21	24
2017	GT	15	31	17	20	13	4	48	34	48
2017	GT-02	15	24	21	21	12	6	42	35	33
2014	GT	15	51	15	12	7	0	66	20	41
2014	GT-02	13	63	10	7	7	0	77	13	30

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	32	41	17	2	7	0	73	10	41
2020	GT-02	35	43	4	4	13	0	78	17	23
2020	GT-03	23	38	38	0	0	0	62	0	13
2019	GT	30	33	14	16	7	0	63	23	43
2019	GT-02	30	35	13	13	9	0	65	22	23
2019	GT-03	33	33	13	13	7	0	67	20	15
2018	GT	42	28	19	8	3	0	69	11	36
2018	GT-02	43	26	22	4	4	0	70	9	23
2017	GT	23	27	17	14	17	2	51	31	48
2017	GT-02	24	27	12	15	18	3	53	34	33
2014	GT	24	37	12	12	15	0	61	27	41
2014	GT-02	23	43	10	10	13	0	67	23	30

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	41	39	10	5	5	0	80	10	41
2020	GT-02	48	30	9	9	4	0	78	13	23
2020	GT-03	31	46	15	0	8	0	77	8	13
2019	GT	30	40	16	12	0	2	71	12	43
2019	GT-02	30	30	22	13	0	4	64	14	23
2019	GT-03	33	53	0	13	0	0	87	13	15
2018	GT	38	41	5	8	3	5	83	11	37
2018	GT-02	38	42	8	4	0	8	86	5	24
2017	GT	25	36	19	10	10	0	61	20	48
2017	GT-02	30	30	18	12	9	0	61	21	33
2014	GT	32	44	12	10	2	0	76	12	41
2014	GT-02	33	47	13	7	0	0	80	7	30

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	44	32	12	10	2	0	76	12	41
2020	GT-02	52	39	0	9	0	0	91	9	23
2020	GT-03	31	23	31	8	8	0	54	15	13
2019	GT	40	44	7	7	2	0	84	9	43
2019	GT-02	48	39	4	9	0	0	87	9	23
2019	GT-03	33	47	13	0	7	0	80	7	15
2018	GT	41	46	11	0	3	0	86	3	37
2018	GT-02	46	46	8	0	0	0	92	0	24
2017	GT	34	36	12	9	6	2	72	15	47
2017	GT-02	41	31	13	9	3	3	74	13	32
2014	GT	44	37	7	7	5	0	80	12	41
2014	GT-02	43	40	10	3	3	0	83	7	30

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	51	29	12	2	2	2	0	83	5	41
2020	GT-02	61	30	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	23
2020	GT-03	46	23	8	8	8	8	0	75	17	13
2019	GT	60	19	16	5	0	0	0	79	5	43
2019	GT-02	78	4	17	0	0	0	0	83	0	23
2019	GT-03	40	33	20	7	0	0	0	73	7	15
2018	GT	63	16	16	3	3	0	0	79	5	38
2018	GT-02	72	12	16	0	0	0	0	84	0	25
2017	GT	50	29	6	10	0	0	4	82	11	48
2017	GT-02	52	30	6	9	0	0	3	84	9	33
2014	GT	63	22	5	7	2	0	0	85	10	41
2014	GT-02	63	23	3	7	3	0	0	87	10	30

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	10	12	29	32	7	5	5	43	24	41
2020	GT-02	0	13	22	52	9	0	4	64	14	23
2020	GT-03	23	8	38	8	8	8	8	18	36	13
2019	GT	14	23	28	21	12	0	2	33	38	43
2019	GT-02	4	17	35	30	13	0	0	43	22	23
2019	GT-03	27	27	20	13	13	0	0	27	53	15
2018	GT	5	18	24	26	26	0	0	53	24	38
2018	GT-02	0	8	24	28	40	0	0	68	8	25
2017	GT	21	20	29	17	8	0	4	26	43	48
2017	GT-02	24	18	24	18	12	0	3	31	44	33
2014	GT	2	20	46	12	15	0	5	28	23	41
2014	GT-02	0	20	47	13	17	0	3	31	21	30

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	2	12	15	32	27	5	7	67	17	41
2020	GT-02	0	9	13	35	30	9	4	75	10	23
2020	GT-03	8	15	23	23	15	0	15	45	27	13
2019	GT	5	7	33	30	26	0	0	56	12	43
2019	GT-02	4	9	30	39	17	0	0	57	13	23
2019	GT-03	7	0	40	20	33	0	0	53	7	15
2018	GT	0	18	11	26	42	0	3	70	19	38
2018	GT-02	0	12	4	28	52	0	4	83	13	25
2017	GT	18	17	19	17	21	2	6	41	38	48
2017	GT-02	15	24	18	18	18	0	6	39	42	33
2014	GT	10	5	20	27	29	5	5	62	16	41
2014	GT-02	10	7	17	27	30	7	3	63	19	30

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	15	17	29	17	12	7	2	32	35	41
2020	GT-02	4	17	39	17	9	9	4	30	25	23
2020	GT-03	23	8	23	15	23	8	0	42	33	13
2019	GT	14	19	35	14	16	0	2	31	33	43
2019	GT-02	9	26	26	17	17	0	4	36	36	23
2019	GT-03	13	13	40	13	20	0	0	33	27	15
2018	GT	11	11	29	21	26	0	3	49	22	38
2018	GT-02	4	8	28	24	36	0	0	60	12	25
2017	GT	21	18	34	8	10	2	6	21	43	48
2017	GT-02	24	15	30	9	12	3	6	23	43	33
2014	GT	17	17	32	15	15	0	5	31	36	41
2014	GT-02	10	17	37	13	17	0	7	32	29	30

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	12	15	24	32	7	7	2	43	30	41
2020	GT-02	4	13	22	39	13	4	4	57	19	23
2020	GT-03	23	15	23	23	0	15	0	27	45	13
2019	GT	9	21	28	26	16	0	0	42	30	43
2019	GT-02	0	13	39	30	17	0	0	48	13	23
2019	GT-03	20	27	20	20	13	0	0	33	47	15
2018	GT	13	11	16	32	29	0	0	61	24	38
2018	GT-02	4	4	16	36	40	0	0	76	8	25
2017	GT	6	19	27	19	15	4	10	39	29	48
2017	GT-02	3	15	33	18	12	6	12	37	22	33
2014	GT	2	10	34	32	17	0	5	51	13	41
2014	GT-02	3	13	30	30	20	0	3	52	17	30

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	12	10	22	32	12	7	5	50	25	41
2020	GT-02	4	9	13	43	17	4	9	70	15	23
2020	GT-03	23	8	31	23	0	15	0	27	36	13
2019	GT	12	16	23	30	16	0	2	48	29	43
2019	GT-02	9	9	26	35	22	0	0	57	17	23
2019	GT-03	13	20	27	27	13	0	0	40	33	15
2018	GT	8	11	21	29	26	3	3	58	19	38
2018	GT-02	0	4	20	28	40	4	4	74	4	25
2017	GT	21	16	21	19	4	6	11	28	46	47
2017	GT-02	25	13	16	19	6	9	13	32	48	32
2014	GT	15	20	32	15	12	0	7	29	37	41
2014	GT-02	13	17	30	20	13	0	7	36	32	30

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	5	7	17	27	29	12	2	66	14	41
2020	GT-02	9	4	13	26	35	9	4	70	15	23
2020	GT-03	0	0	23	38	15	23	0	70	0	13
2019	GT	9	19	21	21	28	2	0	50	29	43
2019	GT-02	9	13	13	35	26	4	0	64	23	23
2019	GT-03	7	20	33	7	33	0	0	40	27	15
2018	GT	3	26	16	18	32	3	3	53	31	38
2018	GT-02	0	28	0	20	48	4	0	71	29	25
2017	GT	31	6	21	17	8	6	10	30	45	48
2017	GT-02	30	9	21	6	12	9	12	23	50	33
2014	GT	10	22	20	10	25	5	8	40	37	40
2014	GT-02	10	28	24	7	17	7	7	28	44	29

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	15	17	22	22	15	7	2	41	35	41
2020	GT-02	13	17	13	30	17	4	4	52	33	23
2020	GT-03	8	8	46	8	15	15	0	27	18	13
2019	GT	7	17	33	21	19	0	2	41	24	42
2019	GT-02	4	17	35	22	17	0	4	41	23	23
2019	GT-03	7	14	29	29	21	0	0	50	21	14
2018	GT	8	13	32	24	18	5	0	44	22	38
2018	GT-02	0	8	32	24	28	8	0	57	9	25
2017	GT	15	17	29	15	15	6	4	33	35	48
2017	GT-02	12	18	24	15	18	9	3	38	34	33
2014	GT	17	22	19	17	15	2	7	35	43	41
2014	GT-02	13	20	23	17	17	3	7	37	37	30

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	5	29	37	15	12	0	2	28	35	41
2020	GT-02	4	22	35	22	13	0	4	36	27	23
2020	GT-03	8	31	46	8	8	0	0	15	38	13
2019	GT	14	19	40	19	7	2	0	26	33	43
2019	GT-02	9	17	43	22	4	4	0	27	27	23
2019	GT-03	20	7	40	20	13	0	0	33	27	15

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	22	37	17	2	5	10	7	71	9	41
2020	GT-02	22	26	17	0	9	13	13	65	12	23
2020	GT-03	15	54	15	8	0	8	0	75	8	13
2019	GT	37	28	14	2	9	7	2	72	13	43
2019	GT-02	39	17	17	4	9	13	0	65	15	23
2019	GT-03	40	47	0	0	13	0	0	87	13	15
2018	GT	42	29	11	0	11	5	3	77	11	38
2018	GT-02	40	24	12	0	12	8	4	73	14	25
2017	GT	25	36	27	2	4	2	4	65	6	48
2017	GT-02	30	30	30	3	0	3	3	65	3	33
2014	GT	39	29	15	5	5	5	2	74	11	41
2014	GT-02	40	33	13	3	3	3	3	79	7	30

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	49	27	12	5	7	0	0	76	12	41
2020	GT-02	52	17	17	4	9	0	0	70	13	23
2020	GT-03	38	46	0	8	8	0	0	85	15	13
2019	GT	58	26	0	7	9	0	0	84	16	43
2019	GT-02	65	22	0	9	4	0	0	87	13	23
2019	GT-03	53	20	0	7	20	0	0	73	27	15
2018	GT	63	21	3	8	5	0	0	84	13	38
2018	GT-02	56	28	4	8	4	0	0	84	12	25
2017	GT	50	29	8	6	4	0	2	81	11	48
2017	GT-02	45	33	12	6	3	0	0	79	9	33
2014	GT	54	27	10	7	0	2	0	83	8	41
2014	GT-02	53	30	13	3	0	0	0	83	3	30

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	56	32	2	10	0	0	88	10	41
2020	GT-02	52	26	4	17	0	0	78	17	23
2020	GT-03	54	46	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	GT	55	31	2	10	2	0	86	12	42
2019	GT-02	57	30	4	4	4	0	87	9	23
2019	GT-03	50	29	0	21	0	0	79	21	14
2018	GT	62	27	5	5	0	0	89	5	37
2018	GT-02	60	28	8	4	0	0	88	4	25
2017	GT	42	39	6	11	0	2	82	11	47
2017	GT-02	41	38	9	13	0	0	78	13	32
2014	GT	48	37	5	10	0	0	85	10	40
2014	GT-02	50	37	3	10	0	0	87	10	30

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	44	34	12	0	5	5	82	5	41
2020	GT-02	43	30	13	0	9	4	77	9	23
2020	GT-03	38	38	15	0	0	8	83	0	13
2019	GT	42	33	14	7	5	0	74	12	43
2019	GT-02	39	35	17	4	4	0	74	9	23
2019	GT-03	53	20	13	7	7	0	73	13	15
2018	GT	66	21	8	3	3	0	87	5	38
2018	GT-02	64	28	8	0	0	0	92	0	25

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel free to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal.

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	29	27	10	2	5	12	15	77	10	41
2020	GT-02	13	22	17	4	9	13	22	53	20	23
2020	GT-03	38	38	0	0	0	15	8	100	0	13

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	41	32	17	2	5	2	0	75	8	41
2020	GT-02	35	30	17	4	9	4	0	68	14	23
2020	GT-03	46	38	15	0	0	0	0	85	0	13
2019	GT	37	19	23	12	7	0	2	57	19	43
2019	GT-02	35	13	26	13	9	0	4	50	23	23
2019	GT-03	47	27	20	0	7	0	0	73	7	15

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	50	28	10	3	5	5	82	8	40
2020	GT-02	50	18	14	5	9	5	71	14	22
2020	GT-03	62	31	0	0	0	8	100	0	13
2019	GT	44	28	12	9	7	0	72	16	43
2019	GT-02	39	35	9	9	9	0	74	17	23
2019	GT-03	60	20	7	7	7	0	80	13	15
2018	GT	50	34	5	0	11	0	84	11	38
2018	GT-02	48	36	4	0	12	0	84	12	25
2017	GT	35	36	17	8	4	0	71	13	48
2017	GT-02	33	30	24	9	3	0	64	12	33
2014	GT	51	32	12	2	2	0	83	5	41
2014	GT-02	50	33	13	3	0	0	83	3	30

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	41	32	10	5	5	5	2	79	11	41
2020	GT-02	35	35	9	9	9	4	0	73	18	23
2020	GT-03	54	23	8	0	0	8	8	91	0	13

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	41	46	7	0	5	0	88	5	41
2020	GT-02	35	52	4	0	9	0	87	9	23
2020	GT-03	46	46	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2019	GT	47	30	5	12	7	0	77	19	43
2019	GT-02	52	22	9	9	9	0	74	17	23
2019	GT-03	47	40	0	13	0	0	87	13	15
2018	GT	71	16	8	3	3	0	87	5	38
2018	GT-02	80	8	8	4	0	0	88	4	25
2017	GT	41	34	17	8	0	0	75	8	48
2017	GT-02	42	33	18	6	0	0	76	6	33
2014	GT	51	29	5	5	7	2	82	13	41
2014	GT-02	53	33	3	3	7	0	87	10	30

Question 28. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you requested flexible work hours, either formally or informally?

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	34	66	41
2020	GT-02	26	74	23
2020	GT-03	54	46	13

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	54	10	12	2	12	10	81	3	41
2020	GT-02	39	13	13	4	17	13	75	6	23
2020	GT-03	77	0	8	0	8	8	91	0	13

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	59	32	5	0	5	90	5	41
2020	GT-02	57	30	4	0	9	87	9	23
2020	GT-03	62	31	8	0	0	92	0	13
2019	GT	56	21	7	9	7	77	16	43
2019	GT-02	52	22	4	9	13	74	22	23
2019	GT-03	73	13	7	7	0	87	7	15
2018	GT	74	11	5	3	8	84	11	38
2018	GT-02	72	12	4	4	8	84	12	25
2017	GT	48	36	17	0	0	83	0	48
2017	GT-02	52	39	9	0	0	91	0	33
2014	GT	66	22	5	2	5	88	7	41
2014	GT-02	70	20	3	3	3	90	7	30

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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	44	29	10	2	2	12	83	6	41
2020	GT-02	48	30	9	0	0	13	90	0	23
2020	GT-03	31	23	15	8	8	15	64	18	13
2019	GT	28	37	9	7	2	16	78	11	43
2019	GT-02	30	26	9	9	0	26	76	12	23
2019	GT-03	27	40	13	7	7	7	71	14	15
2018	GT	47	26	8	3	5	11	82	9	38
2018	GT-02	52	20	8	4	0	16	86	5	25
2017	GT	29	29	17	13	8	4	61	21	48
2017	GT-02	27	27	21	15	3	6	58	19	33
2014	GT	34	37	12	5	2	10	78	8	41
2014	GT-02	37	33	10	7	0	13	81	8	30

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	41	29	7	12	2	7	76	16	41
2020	GT-02	57	17	9	9	0	9	81	10	23
2020	GT-03	15	46	8	15	8	8	67	25	13
2019	GT	19	37	21	12	7	5	59	20	43
2019	GT-02	17	30	22	17	4	9	52	24	23
2019	GT-03	27	40	13	7	13	0	67	20	15
2018	GT	47	24	13	11	3	3	73	14	38
2018	GT-02	56	12	20	8	0	4	71	8	25
2017	GT	27	21	25	16	10	0	48	27	48
2017	GT-02	30	21	21	18	9	0	52	27	33
2014	GT	32	32	15	12	5	5	67	18	41
2014	GT-02	40	27	10	13	3	7	72	18	30

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	27	37	5	12	2	17	76	18	41
2020	GT-02	35	35	9	9	0	13	80	10	23
2020	GT-03	15	31	0	15	8	31	67	33	13
2019	GT	14	28	21	16	9	12	47	29	43
2019	GT-02	13	30	22	9	9	17	53	21	23
2019	GT-03	20	20	20	20	13	7	43	36	15
2018	GT	37	21	8	13	5	16	69	22	38
2018	GT-02	40	24	8	8	0	20	80	10	25
2017	GT	17	21	25	20	10	6	40	33	48
2017	GT-02	18	24	18	21	12	6	45	35	33
2014	GT	29	24	22	15	2	7	58	18	41
2014	GT-02	37	23	17	13	0	10	67	15	30

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	29	22	17	12	10	10	57	24	41
2020	GT-02	35	22	17	9	4	13	65	15	23
2020	GT-03	23	23	15	15	15	8	50	33	13
2019	GT	14	28	21	19	14	5	44	34	43
2019	GT-02	13	26	17	30	4	9	43	38	23
2019	GT-03	20	33	13	7	27	0	53	33	15
2018	GT	32	30	16	3	8	11	70	12	37
2018	GT-02	38	21	17	4	4	17	70	10	24
2017	GT	19	21	34	19	8	0	40	27	48
2017	GT-02	24	15	33	21	6	0	39	27	33
2014	GT	27	32	17	15	5	5	62	20	41
2014	GT-02	33	27	10	20	3	7	64	25	30

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	61	22	2	15	97	41
2020	GT-02	52	17	4	26	94	23
2020	GT-03	69	31	0	0	100	13
2019	GT	67	30	2	0	98	43
2019	GT-02	61	39	0	0	100	23
2019	GT-03	73	20	7	0	93	15

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	33	35	20	0	5	8	73	5	40
2020	GT-02	35	35	22	0	0	9	76	0	23
2020	GT-03	33	33	17	0	8	8	73	9	12
2019	GT	26	47	21	5	0	2	74	5	43
2019	GT-02	26	39	30	0	0	4	68	0	23
2019	GT-03	20	60	7	13	0	0	80	13	15
2018	GT	34	53	5	3	3	3	89	5	38
2018	GT-02	36	48	8	4	0	4	88	4	25
2017	GT	25	40	22	8	2	2	66	11	48
2017	GT-02	30	39	15	12	0	3	72	13	33
2014	GT	27	51	12	2	5	2	80	8	41
2014	GT-02	27	47	17	3	3	3	76	7	30

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	29	29	12	20	5	5	62	26	41
2020	GT-02	35	26	13	17	0	9	67	19	23
2020	GT-03	31	15	15	31	8	0	46	38	13
2019	GT	19	26	21	21	9	5	46	32	43
2019	GT-02	22	22	22	17	9	9	48	29	23
2019	GT-03	20	27	20	20	13	0	47	33	15

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	29	27	27	10	5	2	0	58	15	41
2020	GT-02	35	13	26	13	9	4	0	50	23	23
2020	GT-03	15	46	31	8	0	0	0	62	8	13
2019	GT	30	42	21	2	5	0	0	72	7	43
2019	GT-02	30	35	30	4	0	0	0	65	4	23
2019	GT-03	33	40	13	0	13	0	0	73	13	15
2018	GT	47	24	16	0	3	8	3	79	3	38
2018	GT-02	44	16	24	0	0	12	4	71	0	25
2017	GT	23	34	21	8	8	6	0	60	17	48
2017	GT-02	24	27	21	12	6	9	0	57	20	33
2014	GT	46	34	7	7	2	2	0	82	10	41
2014	GT-02	43	37	10	3	3	3	0	83	7	30

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	34	24	22	5	5	10	65	11	41
2020	GT-02	30	35	13	0	9	13	75	10	23
2020	GT-03	23	8	46	15	0	8	33	17	13
2019	GT	31	40	19	5	5	0	71	10	42
2019	GT-02	30	39	26	4	0	0	70	4	23
2019	GT-03	36	36	7	7	14	0	71	21	14
2018	GT	53	34	8	0	3	3	89	3	38
2018	GT-02	44	40	12	0	0	4	88	0	25

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	25	20	30	8	8	5	5	50	17	40
2020	GT-02	23	18	32	9	9	5	5	45	20	22
2020	GT-03	23	23	31	8	8	8	0	50	17	13
2019	GT	19	21	28	2	9	21	0	50	15	43
2019	GT-02	9	26	30	0	9	26	0	47	12	23
2019	GT-03	33	13	27	0	13	13	0	54	15	15
2018	GT	34	13	11	5	13	16	8	62	24	38
2018	GT-02	28	12	16	0	12	24	8	59	18	25
2017	GT	13	21	27	17	10	10	2	38	30	48
2017	GT-02	15	27	24	15	6	9	3	48	24	33
2014	GT	20	24	34	7	10	2	2	46	18	41
2014	GT-02	20	30	30	3	10	3	3	53	14	30

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	17	32	24	12	5	10	54	19	41
2020	GT-02	26	35	13	9	0	17	74	11	23
2020	GT-03	8	15	46	23	8	0	23	31	13
2019	GT	7	35	21	16	16	5	44	34	43
2019	GT-02	9	39	13	13	17	9	52	33	23
2019	GT-03	7	33	27	13	20	0	40	33	15
2018	GT	18	26	24	13	18	0	45	32	38
2018	GT-02	24	28	24	8	16	0	52	24	25
2017	GT	17	21	25	17	18	2	39	36	48
2017	GT-02	21	24	21	15	15	3	47	31	33
2014	GT	20	39	12	17	10	2	60	28	41
2014	GT-02	17	47	7	17	10	3	65	28	30

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	17	17	24	15	22	5	0	36	38	41
2020	GT-02	22	22	22	13	17	4	0	45	32	23
2020	GT-03	8	15	31	23	15	8	0	25	42	13
2019	GT	5	37	12	16	30	0	0	42	47	43
2019	GT-02	9	43	13	13	22	0	0	52	35	23
2019	GT-03	0	40	13	13	33	0	0	40	47	15
2018	GT	13	21	13	16	37	0	0	34	53	38
2018	GT-02	16	24	16	8	36	0	0	40	44	25
2017	GT	8	19	17	15	37	2	2	28	54	48
2017	GT-02	12	21	18	3	39	3	3	35	45	33
2014	GT	15	20	15	15	34	0	2	35	50	41
2014	GT-02	17	23	17	7	33	0	3	41	41	30

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	63	10	12	2	2	10	81	5	41
2020	GT-02	65	4	13	4	0	13	80	5	23
2020	GT-03	46	23	15	0	8	8	75	8	13
2019	GT	72	12	5	2	5	5	88	7	43
2019	GT-02	74	4	4	4	4	9	86	10	23
2019	GT-03	67	20	7	0	7	0	87	7	15

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	41	20	10	7	7	2	12	71	17	41
2020	GT-02	39	22	4	4	9	4	17	78	17	23
2020	GT-03	31	23	23	8	8	0	8	58	17	13
2019	GT	30	33	23	7	5	0	2	64	12	43
2019	GT-02	26	39	22	9	0	0	4	68	9	23
2019	GT-03	27	27	33	7	7	0	0	53	13	15

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	61	7	7	2	7	7	7	80	11	41
2020	GT-02	61	4	4	4	4	13	9	83	11	23
2020	GT-03	54	15	15	0	8	0	8	75	8	13
2019	GT	67	7	7	5	7	2	5	80	13	43
2019	GT-02	70	0	4	4	9	4	9	80	15	23
2019	GT-03	67	20	7	0	7	0	0	87	7	15

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	66	5	2	2	10	15	83	14	41
2020	GT-02	65	4	4	4	9	13	80	15	23
2020	GT-03	62	8	0	0	8	23	90	10	13
2019	GT	72	2	5	0	7	14	86	8	43
2019	GT-02	65	0	9	0	9	17	79	11	23
2019	GT-03	80	7	0	0	0	13	100	0	15

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	22	46	12	15	5	0	68	20	41
2020	GT-02	17	61	4	9	9	0	78	17	23
2020	GT-03	23	23	23	31	0	0	46	31	13
2019	GT	21	35	16	16	9	2	57	26	43
2019	GT-02	17	35	22	17	4	4	55	23	23
2019	GT-03	27	27	13	20	13	0	53	33	15
2018	GT	18	39	21	5	11	5	61	17	38
2018	GT-02	16	40	24	8	4	8	61	13	25
2017	GT	10	31	21	13	15	10	47	30	48
2017	GT-02	12	27	21	15	18	6	42	35	33

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	37	37	12	5	7	0	2	75	13	41
2020	GT-02	43	30	17	0	4	0	4	77	5	23
2020	GT-03	23	38	8	15	15	0	0	62	31	13
2019	GT	33	40	19	7	2	0	0	72	9	43
2019	GT-02	30	43	22	4	0	0	0	74	4	23
2019	GT-03	40	27	13	13	7	0	0	67	20	15
2018	GT	58	34	3	3	3	0	0	92	5	38
2018	GT-02	68	28	0	4	0	0	0	96	4	25
2017	GT	42	34	20	0	2	2	0	77	2	48
2017	GT-02	45	36	15	0	0	3	0	84	0	33
2014	GT	56	34	2	2	2	0	2	92	5	41
2014	GT-02	57	33	3	3	0	0	3	93	3	30

Question 46. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	33	33	18	0	5	13	74	6	40
2020	GT-02	39	22	22	0	9	9	67	10	23
2020	GT-03	17	42	17	0	0	25	78	0	12
2019	GT	47	33	14	5	0	2	81	5	43
2019	GT-02	39	39	17	0	0	4	82	0	23
2019	GT-03	60	20	13	7	0	0	80	7	15
2018	GT	61	32	5	0	3	0	92	3	38
2018	GT-02	60	36	4	0	0	0	96	0	25
2017	GT	40	31	18	2	0	8	78	2	48
2017	GT-02	39	30	18	3	0	9	77	3	33
2014	GT	61	32	7	0	0	0	93	0	41
2014	GT-02	57	37	7	0	0	0	93	0	30

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.
Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	22	34	17	2	20	5	74	3	41
2020	GT-02	22	22	22	4	22	9	63	6	23
2020	GT-03	8	54	15	0	23	0	80	0	13

Question 48. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about issues related to racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsman, human resources advisor).

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	39	32	12	10	2	5	76	11	41
2020	GT-02	39	26	13	13	4	4	71	14	23
2020	GT-03	23	54	8	8	0	8	83	8	13

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	51	29	10	5	5	80	10	41
2020	GT-02	57	26	4	4	9	83	13	23
2020	GT-03	38	31	23	8	0	69	8	13
2019	GT	42	44	5	7	2	86	9	43
2019	GT-02	43	48	4	4	0	91	4	23
2019	GT-03	53	27	0	13	7	80	20	15
2018	GT	54	38	5	0	3	92	3	37
2018	GT-02	63	38	0	0	0	100	0	24
2017	GT	34	42	19	4	2	75	6	48
2017	GT-02	39	42	15	3	0	82	3	33
2014	GT	66	29	5	0	0	95	0	41
2014	GT-02	67	30	3	0	0	97	0	30

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	49	17	12	12	5	5	69	18	41
2020	GT-02	57	13	4	13	4	9	76	19	23
2020	GT-03	31	15	31	15	8	0	46	23	13
2019	GT	30	51	7	5	7	0	81	12	43
2019	GT-02	39	52	0	4	4	0	91	9	23
2019	GT-03	27	40	13	7	13	0	67	20	15
2018	GT	61	24	8	5	3	0	84	8	38
2018	GT-02	68	20	8	4	0	0	88	4	25
2017	GT	29	38	17	6	10	0	67	16	48
2017	GT-02	36	36	15	3	9	0	73	12	33
2014	GT	49	27	7	12	5	0	76	17	41
2014	GT-02	50	27	7	10	7	0	77	17	30

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	43	28	5	15	5	5	74	21	40
2020	GT-02	55	14	5	14	5	9	75	20	22
2020	GT-03	23	38	8	23	8	0	62	31	13
2019	GT	28	51	12	5	5	0	79	9	43
2019	GT-02	39	48	4	9	0	0	87	9	23
2019	GT-03	20	40	27	0	13	0	60	13	15
2018	GT	46	35	8	8	3	0	81	11	37
2018	GT-02	58	29	8	4	0	0	88	4	24
2017	GT	27	38	21	8	6	0	65	14	48
2017	GT-02	33	36	21	6	3	0	70	9	33
2014	GT	41	32	12	7	7	0	73	15	41
2014	GT-02	43	30	13	7	7	0	73	13	30

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	34	12	22	15	12	5	0	49	28	41
2020	GT-02	35	9	22	13	13	9	0	48	29	23
2020	GT-03	23	23	15	23	15	0	0	46	38	13
2019	GT	35	33	14	5	9	5	0	71	15	43
2019	GT-02	48	30	0	9	4	9	0	86	14	23
2019	GT-03	27	20	33	0	20	0	0	47	20	15
2018	GT	47	21	16	8	5	3	0	70	14	38
2018	GT-02	52	20	12	8	4	4	0	75	13	25
2017	GT	23	27	10	19	14	4	2	54	35	48
2017	GT-02	24	33	6	12	15	6	3	63	30	33
2014	GT	37	20	15	20	7	2	0	58	27	41
2014	GT-02	33	23	17	13	10	3	0	59	24	30

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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	32	32	37	41
2020	GT-02	39	22	39	23
2020	GT-03	23	38	38	13
2019	GT	21	28	51	43
2019	GT-02	22	30	48	23
2019	GT-03	27	20	53	15
2018	GT	21	39	39	38
2018	GT-02	16	44	40	25
2017	GT	27	29	43	48
2017	GT-02	27	30	42	33
2014	GT	27	37	37	41
2014	GT-02	30	33	37	30

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	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
2020	GT	15	31	0	46	8	13
2017	GT	15	38	0	31	15	13
2014	GT	36	18	9	9999	37	11

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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 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	GT	12	88	43

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	12	12	12	0	7	39	17	56	17	41
2020	GT-02	13	4	17	0	9	43	13	40	20	23
2020	GT-03	8	23	8	0	8	31	23	67	17	13
2019	GT	19	9	19	5	7	23	19	48	20	43
2019	GT-02	26	4	13	4	4	26	22	58	17	23
2019	GT-03	13	13	20	7	13	20	13	40	30	15
2018	GT	24	5	21	5	8	24	13	46	21	38
2018	GT-02	24	4	12	4	8	32	16	54	23	25
2017	GT	21	17	21	2	4	27	8	59	9	48
2017	GT-02	24	21	15	3	0	30	6	71	5	33
2014	GT	17	15	24	5	7	27	5	46	18	41
2014	GT-02	17	13	27	3	7	26	7	45	15	30

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	29	17	20	2	5	24	2	63	10	41
2020	GT-02	30	9	26	4	4	26	0	53	12	23
2020	GT-03	15	31	15	0	8	31	0	67	11	13
2019	GT	33	21	16	5	7	12	7	66	14	43
2019	GT-02	35	13	17	4	4	17	9	65	12	23
2019	GT-03	27	27	13	7	13	7	7	62	23	15
2018	GT	39	21	18	5	3	13	0	70	9	38
2018	GT-02	36	16	20	8	0	20	0	65	10	25
2017	GT	29	25	29	0	2	13	2	64	2	48
2017	GT-02	30	21	30	0	0	15	3	63	0	33
2014	GT	32	17	27	7	2	15	0	57	11	41
2014	GT-02	30	13	23	10	3	20	0	54	17	30

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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 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	GT	12	88	43
2019	GT-03	0	100	15

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	15	7	20	2	2	41	12	47	11	41
2020	GT-02	13	4	17	4	4	48	9	40	20	23
2020	GT-03	15	8	23	0	0	31	23	50	0	13
2019	GT	21	7	21	7	2	26	16	48	16	43
2019	GT-02	26	4	13	0	4	30	22	64	9	23
2019	GT-03	20	0	33	13	0	20	13	30	20	15
2018	GT	26	5	21	3	5	32	8	52	13	38
2018	GT-02	28	4	12	4	0	44	8	67	8	25
2017	GT	19	21	18	4	4	31	2	60	13	48
2017	GT-02	21	27	15	6	0	27	3	70	9	33
2014	GT	24	15	22	2	0	32	5	62	4	41
2014	GT-02	23	13	20	3	0	33	7	61	6	30

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	25	20	25	3	3	25	0	60	7	40
2020	GT-02	23	14	27	5	5	27	0	50	13	22
2020	GT-03	15	31	23	0	0	31	0	67	0	13
2019	GT	40	16	16	7	0	14	7	71	9	43
2019	GT-02	43	4	17	4	0	22	9	69	6	23
2019	GT-03	33	27	20	7	0	7	7	69	8	15
2018	GT	42	21	13	0	3	21	0	80	3	38
2018	GT-02	40	16	12	0	0	32	0	82	0	25
2017	GT	29	27	21	2	2	18	0	69	5	48
2017	GT-02	30	27	24	0	0	18	0	70	0	33
2014	GT	34	24	22	0	0	19	0	73	0	41
2014	GT-02	33	17	23	0	0	27	0	68	0	30

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	51	15	12	12	7	2	68	20	41
2020	GT-02	57	13	9	9	13	0	70	22	23
2020	GT-03	46	8	23	15	0	8	58	17	13

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	25	25	23	10	10	5	3	54	22	40
2020	GT-02	35	30	22	9	4	0	0	65	13	23
2020	GT-03	0	17	33	8	17	17	8	22	33	12
2019	GT	14	30	19	16	21	0	0	44	37	43
2019	GT-02	17	30	17	22	13	0	0	48	35	23
2019	GT-03	7	33	20	7	33	0	0	40	40	15
2018	GT	26	29	11	16	18	0	0	55	34	38
2018	GT-02	28	36	12	12	12	0	0	64	24	25
2017	GT	19	34	23	11	11	0	2	55	22	47
2017	GT-02	25	41	16	13	6	0	0	66	19	32

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	27	20	20	20	10	5	0	49	31	41
2020	GT-02	39	22	17	13	9	0	0	61	22	23
2020	GT-03	0	15	23	38	8	15	0	18	55	13
2019	GT	19	26	26	21	9	0	0	44	30	43
2019	GT-02	30	22	22	22	4	0	0	52	26	23
2019	GT-03	7	27	27	20	20	0	0	33	40	15
2018	GT	29	24	24	16	5	0	3	54	22	38
2018	GT-02	40	32	20	4	0	0	4	75	4	25
2017	GT	15	27	29	22	6	0	0	42	29	48
2017	GT-02	15	27	30	21	6	0	0	42	27	33

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	28	38	10	10	8	5	0	70	19	39
2020	GT-02	43	30	13	9	4	0	0	74	13	23
2020	GT-03	0	45	9	18	9	18	0	56	33	11
2019	GT	19	35	16	16	12	0	2	55	29	43
2019	GT-02	30	48	9	9	4	0	0	78	13	23
2019	GT-03	7	27	27	20	20	0	0	33	40	15
2018	GT	34	24	16	11	16	0	0	58	26	38
2018	GT-02	48	32	12	4	4	0	0	80	8	25
2017	GT	21	32	17	21	4	0	4	56	26	47
2017	GT-02	21	39	15	15	3	0	6	65	19	33

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	34	22	17	17	5	2	2	59	23	41
2020	GT-02	52	17	13	13	4	0	0	70	17	23
2020	GT-03	15	23	15	31	0	8	8	45	36	13
2019	GT	32	15	24	12	17	0	0	46	29	41
2019	GT-02	41	14	18	14	14	0	0	55	27	22
2019	GT-03	29	14	36	7	14	0	0	43	21	14
2018	GT	35	22	22	14	8	0	0	57	22	37
2018	GT-02	54	17	25	4	0	0	0	71	4	24
2017	GT	21	21	31	13	14	0	0	42	27	48
2017	GT-02	21	24	30	12	12	0	0	45	24	33

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	46	24	22	5	0	0	2	73	5	41
2020	GT-02	61	17	17	4	0	0	0	78	4	23
2020	GT-03	23	38	31	8	0	0	0	62	8	13
2019	GT	51	30	7	2	5	0	5	85	7	43
2019	GT-02	65	22	9	0	0	0	4	91	0	23
2019	GT-03	33	47	7	0	13	0	0	80	13	15
2018	GT	61	18	8	5	0	0	8	86	6	38
2018	GT-02	76	16	0	0	0	0	8	100	0	25
2017	GT	41	36	8	0	0	2	13	90	0	48
2017	GT-02	42	36	6	0	0	3	12	93	0	33

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	45	25	18	10	3	70	13	40
2020	GT-02	48	30	9	13	0	78	13	23
2020	GT-03	25	25	33	8	8	50	17	12
2019	GT	37	30	23	5	5	67	9	43
2019	GT-02	39	35	13	9	4	74	13	23
2019	GT-03	27	33	33	0	7	60	7	15
2018	GT	45	24	18	8	5	68	13	38
2018	GT-02	52	28	4	12	4	80	16	25
2017	GT	34	36	19	8	4	69	12	48
2017	GT-02	39	36	15	9	0	76	9	33

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	44	22	12	10	2	10	75	11	41
2020	GT-02	57	13	9	4	4	13	84	5	23
2020	GT-03	31	15	23	23	0	8	50	25	13

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	44	24	20	5	2	2	2	72	8	41
2020	GT-02	52	22	13	9	0	4	0	77	9	23
2020	GT-03	23	31	31	0	8	0	8	58	8	13
2019	GT	24	36	19	12	10	0	0	60	21	42
2019	GT-02	26	35	22	13	4	0	0	61	17	23
2019	GT-03	21	43	7	7	21	0	0	64	29	14
2018	GT	39	26	26	3	5	0	0	66	8	38
2018	GT-02	52	36	8	0	4	0	0	88	4	25
2017	GT	19	36	33	6	2	2	2	57	9	48
2017	GT-02	18	39	33	3	0	3	3	61	3	33

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	39	27	15	10	7	2	0	68	18	41
2020	GT-02	57	17	9	9	4	4	0	77	14	23
2020	GT-03	23	31	23	15	8	0	0	54	23	13
2019	GT	21	30	23	14	12	0	0	51	26	43
2019	GT-02	30	35	17	17	0	0	0	65	17	23
2019	GT-03	13	20	33	7	27	0	0	33	33	15
2018	GT	26	37	16	13	8	0	0	63	21	38
2018	GT-02	36	40	16	8	0	0	0	76	8	25
2017	GT	19	24	28	16	9	2	2	45	26	47
2017	GT-02	24	24	21	15	9	3	3	52	26	33

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	33	40	13	8	5	3	74	13	40
2020	GT-02	39	35	13	4	4	4	77	9	23
2020	GT-03	25	42	17	17	0	0	67	17	12
2019	GT	26	30	26	9	9	0	56	19	43
2019	GT-02	35	26	26	13	0	0	61	13	23
2019	GT-03	20	40	13	0	27	0	60	27	15
2018	GT	37	32	18	11	3	0	68	13	38
2018	GT-02	48	36	12	4	0	0	84	4	25
2017	GT	31	31	19	13	6	0	63	18	48
2017	GT-02	33	33	18	12	3	0	67	15	33

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	60	15	10	8	5	3	77	13	40
2020	GT-02	64	18	0	9	5	5	86	14	22
2020	GT-03	54	8	23	8	8	0	62	15	13
2019	GT	37	30	16	5	12	0	67	16	43
2019	GT-02	30	39	17	4	9	0	70	13	23
2019	GT-03	47	20	13	0	20	0	67	20	15

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	46	15	12	20	5	2	63	25	41
2020	GT-02	65	9	4	17	0	4	77	18	23
2020	GT-03	15	23	31	23	8	0	38	31	13

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	40	18	18	18	5	3	0	59	23	40
2020	GT-02	45	18	14	14	5	5	0	67	19	22
2020	GT-03	31	15	31	23	0	0	0	46	23	13
2019	GT	31	21	29	12	7	0	0	52	19	42
2019	GT-02	30	22	35	4	9	0	0	52	13	23
2019	GT-03	29	29	21	14	7	0	0	57	21	14
2018	GT	24	41	24	5	5	0	0	65	11	37
2018	GT-02	33	46	17	0	4	0	0	79	4	24
2017	GT	39	26	13	13	4	2	2	68	18	46
2017	GT-02	34	31	16	13	3	0	3	68	16	32

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	37	27	24	7	0	2	2	67	8	41
2020	GT-02	52	22	22	4	0	0	0	74	4	23
2020	GT-03	8	38	31	8	0	8	8	55	9	13
2019	GT	67	10	12	0	7	0	5	80	8	42
2019	GT-02	65	13	9	0	4	0	9	86	5	23
2019	GT-03	71	7	14	0	7	0	0	79	7	14
2018	GT	55	16	16	3	5	0	5	75	8	38
2018	GT-02	60	16	16	0	0	0	8	83	0	25
2017	GT	55	23	13	4	6	0	0	78	10	48
2017	GT-02	58	21	15	6	0	0	0	79	6	33

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	27	37	20	10	7	63	17	41
2020	GT-02	35	39	17	4	4	74	9	23
2020	GT-03	15	38	15	23	8	54	31	13

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	68	10	7	5	5	5	82	10	41
2020	GT-02	78	9	9	0	0	4	91	0	23
2020	GT-03	46	15	8	15	8	8	67	25	13
2019	GT	65	16	7	0	5	7	88	5	43
2019	GT-02	74	13	4	0	4	4	91	5	23
2019	GT-03	53	20	13	0	0	13	85	0	15
2018	GT	74	11	3	5	0	8	91	6	38
2018	GT-02	88	8	4	0	0	0	96	0	25

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	78	7	2	0	5	0	7	92	5	41
2020	GT-02	78	9	0	0	9	0	4	91	9	23
2020	GT-03	69	8	8	0	0	0	15	91	0	13
2019	GT	74	7	7	2	5	2	2	85	8	42
2019	GT-02	82	5	9	0	5	0	0	86	5	22
2019	GT-03	60	13	7	0	7	7	7	85	8	15
2018	GT	79	3	11	0	5	0	3	84	5	38
2018	GT-02	84	4	8	0	4	0	0	88	4	25
2017	GT	73	6	6	4	2	0	8	87	7	48
2017	GT-02	73	6	6	6	0	0	9	87	7	33

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	78	7	5	0	2	7	92	3	41
2020	GT-02	78	9	4	0	4	4	91	5	23
2020	GT-03	69	8	8	0	0	15	91	0	13
2019	GT	67	16	9	5	2	0	84	7	43
2019	GT-02	74	13	9	0	4	0	87	4	23
2019	GT-03	67	7	13	13	0	0	73	13	15
2018	GT	74	8	11	3	5	0	82	8	38
2018	GT-02	80	4	8	0	8	0	84	8	25
2017	GT	60	21	17	0	0	2	83	0	48
2017	GT-02	58	21	18	0	0	3	81	0	33

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	68	15	2	2	5	7	89	8	41
2020	GT-02	74	13	0	0	9	4	91	9	23
2020	GT-03	46	23	8	8	0	15	82	9	13
2019	GT	51	23	19	2	5	0	74	7	43
2019	GT-02	57	17	26	0	0	0	74	0	23
2019	GT-03	47	27	7	7	13	0	73	20	15
2018	GT	68	11	8	5	5	3	81	11	38
2018	GT-02	80	8	4	4	4	0	88	8	25
2017	GT	63	15	13	4	2	4	81	6	48
2017	GT-02	67	12	15	0	0	6	84	0	33

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	66	5	5	0	0	24	94	0	41
2020	GT-02	78	0	0	0	0	22	100	0	23
2020	GT-03	46	8	8	0	0	38	88	0	13
2019	GT	63	7	0	2	0	28	97	3	43
2019	GT-02	78	0	0	0	0	22	100	0	23
2019	GT-03	40	13	0	7	0	40	89	11	15
2018	GT	64	3	3	3	0	28	92	4	36
2018	GT-02	61	4	0	0	0	35	100	0	23
2017	GT	58	9	6	0	2	25	91	0	47
2017	GT-02	61	6	9	0	0	24	88	0	33

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	68	15	5	2	2	7	89	5	41
2020	GT-02	70	17	0	4	4	4	91	9	23
2020	GT-03	62	8	15	0	0	15	82	0	13
2019	GT	67	12	12	0	2	7	85	3	43
2019	GT-02	70	0	13	0	4	13	80	5	23
2019	GT-03	73	20	7	0	0	0	93	0	15
2018	GT	74	8	8	0	3	8	89	3	38
2018	GT-02	88	4	0	0	0	8	100	0	25
2017	GT	58	13	15	4	2	8	77	7	47
2017	GT-02	56	9	16	6	3	9	72	10	32

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	49	20	15	2	10	5	0	72	13	41
2020	GT-02	43	17	17	4	13	4	0	64	18	23
2020	GT-03	46	23	15	0	8	8	0	75	8	13
2019	GT	51	28	2	7	9	0	2	81	17	43
2019	GT-02	30	43	0	9	13	0	4	77	23	23
2019	GT-03	73	7	7	7	7	0	0	80	13	15
2018	GT	51	22	11	5	8	0	3	75	14	37
2018	GT-02	46	21	13	4	13	0	4	70	17	24
2017	GT	37	17	15	13	15	2	2	56	28	48
2017	GT-02	36	18	12	12	15	3	3	58	29	33

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	46	27	15	7	2	2	75	10	41
2020	GT-02	57	22	13	4	4	0	78	9	23
2020	GT-03	23	38	23	8	0	8	67	8	13
2019	GT	40	35	16	7	2	0	74	9	43
2019	GT-02	35	39	22	4	0	0	74	4	23
2019	GT-03	40	33	13	7	7	0	73	13	15
2018	GT	47	34	11	5	3	0	82	8	38
2018	GT-02	56	36	4	4	0	0	92	4	25
2017	GT	48	38	4	4	2	4	89	7	48
2017	GT-02	48	39	6	0	0	6	94	0	33

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	37	37	17	5	2	2	75	8	41
2020	GT-02	48	43	4	0	4	0	91	4	23
2020	GT-03	15	31	38	8	0	8	50	8	13

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	22	39	24	10	5	0	61	15	41
2020	GT-02	26	52	9	4	9	0	78	13	23
2020	GT-03	8	23	54	15	0	0	31	15	13
2019	GT	19	30	37	5	9	0	49	14	43
2019	GT-02	26	22	43	4	4	0	48	9	23
2019	GT-03	7	40	33	0	20	0	47	20	15
2018	GT	32	29	29	11	0	0	61	11	38
2018	GT-02	36	44	16	4	0	0	80	4	25
2017	GT	13	38	37	6	4	2	51	11	48
2017	GT-02	12	39	39	6	0	3	53	6	33

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	12	7	44	15	17	2	2	33	21	41
2020	GT-02	13	9	35	17	22	0	4	41	23	23
2020	GT-03	8	8	62	15	0	8	0	17	17	13
2019	GT	9	12	42	19	19	0	0	37	21	43
2019	GT-02	9	17	26	22	26	0	0	48	26	23
2019	GT-03	7	7	67	7	13	0	0	20	13	15
2018	GT	3	16	42	18	21	0	0	39	18	38
2018	GT-02	4	12	36	20	28	0	0	48	16	25
2017	GT	4	23	25	40	8	0	0	48	27	48
2017	GT-02	0	24	27	36	12	0	0	48	24	33

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	24	46	12	5	2	10	0	78	8	41
2020	GT-02	26	48	9	0	4	13	0	85	5	23
2020	GT-03	8	46	23	15	0	8	0	58	17	13
2019	GT	30	37	19	9	2	2	0	69	12	43
2019	GT-02	30	26	22	13	4	4	0	59	18	23
2019	GT-03	20	53	20	7	0	0	0	73	7	15
2018	GT	38	30	22	3	0	8	0	74	3	37
2018	GT-02	38	25	29	0	0	8	0	68	0	24
2017	GT	22	23	21	13	2	17	2	56	18	48
2017	GT-02	24	15	21	12	3	21	3	52	20	33

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	27	37	5	12	5	15	74	20	41
2020	GT-02	35	39	0	9	4	13	85	15	23
2020	GT-03	8	31	15	15	8	23	50	30	13

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	46	27	7	7	10	2	75	18	41
2020	GT-02	43	22	9	9	17	0	65	26	23
2020	GT-03	54	23	8	8	0	8	83	8	13

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	49	29	7	5	10	86	5	41
2020	GT-02	43	26	9	9	13	80	10	23
2020	GT-03	62	31	0	0	8	100	0	13

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	37	32	15	2	10	5	72	13	41
2020	GT-02	35	30	13	0	13	9	71	14	23
2020	GT-03	31	31	23	8	8	0	62	15	13
2019	GT	23	53	14	0	7	2	79	7	43
2019	GT-02	26	43	22	0	4	4	73	5	23
2019	GT-03	20	60	7	0	13	0	80	13	15
2018	GT	31	44	14	3	6	3	77	9	36
2018	GT-02	43	30	17	0	4	4	77	5	23
2017	GT	23	31	18	13	8	6	58	22	48
2017	GT-02	24	33	15	15	6	6	61	23	33

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	34	46	10	7	2	83	8	41
2020	GT-02	39	35	13	9	4	77	9	23
2020	GT-03	23	62	8	8	0	85	8	13

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	41	37	15	7	78	7	41
2020	GT-02	48	30	9	13	78	13	23
2020	GT-03	23	46	31	0	69	0	13

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	27	34	24	5	7	2	63	13	41
2020	GT-02	30	26	22	9	9	4	59	18	23
2020	GT-03	23	46	23	0	8	0	69	8	13

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	49	27	17	2	2	2	78	5	41
2020	GT-02	48	17	22	4	4	4	68	9	23
2020	GT-03	46	46	8	0	0	0	92	0	13

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	68	20	7	5	100	41
2020	GT-02	65	17	13	4	100	23
2020	GT-03	62	31	0	8	100	13

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	44	39	7	5	2	2	87	5	41
2020	GT-02	48	30	13	9	0	0	78	9	23
2020	GT-03	23	62	0	0	8	8	100	0	13

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	56	29	2	7	5	85	12	41
2020	GT-02	48	30	4	9	9	78	17	23
2020	GT-03	62	31	0	8	0	92	8	13

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	54	34	5	5	2	95	5	41
2020	GT-02	57	26	9	4	4	90	10	23
2020	GT-03	31	62	0	8	0	100	0	13

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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.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	21	79	39
2020	GT-02	29	71	21
2020	GT-03	8	92	13

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	15	85	40
2020	GT-02	9	91	22
2020	GT-03	15	85	13
2019	GT	14	86	43
2019	GT-02	13	87	23
2019	GT-03	7	93	15
2017	GT	19	81	48
2014	GT	15	85	41
2014	GT-02	17	83	30

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	43	30	13	5	3	3	5	78	8	40
2020	GT-02	36	23	14	9	5	5	9	68	16	22
2020	GT-03	31	54	15	0	0	0	0	85	0	13

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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	10	56	27	7	85	15	41
2020	GT-02	9	52	30	9	86	14	23
2020	GT-03	8	54	31	8	88	13	13

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	GT	39	10	20	2	2	7	20	67	7	41
2020	GT-02	48	4	13	4	0	9	22	75	6	23
2020	GT-03	15	23	23	0	8	8	23	56	11	13
2019	GT	40	19	16	12	5	0	9	64	18	43
2019	GT-02	35	26	17	13	0	0	9	67	14	23
2019	GT-03	47	13	7	7	13	0	13	69	23	15
2018	GT	47	13	8	3	13	0	16	72	19	38
2018	GT-02	52	20	8	0	8	0	12	82	9	25

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Statistics Canada by Question 106. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - GT

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

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

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

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

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

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

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

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.

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

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

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel free to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal.

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

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

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

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

Question 28. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you requested flexible work hours, either formally or informally?

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Question 38. 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.

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Question 43a. 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

Question 43b. 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

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Question 43d. 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

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Question 46. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Question 48. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about issues related to racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsman, human resources advisor).

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making