2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Space Agency by Question 115. What is your gender?

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	39	43	7	9	1	0	0	83	10	271
2020	Female gender	42	45	7	6	0	0	0	87	6	249

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	66	26	5	2	0	1	0	92	2	272
2020	Female gender	76	20	1	2	0	0	0	97	2	247
2017	Male gender	52	32	8	5	1	0	2	86	6	251
2017	Female gender	68	28	2	1	0	1	0	97	1	205
2014	Male gender	50	33	8	7	0	0	1	84	8	251
2014	Female gender	67	28	2	2	0	1	1	96	2	197

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	30	40	15	10	3	0	71	14	271
2020	Female gender	31	41	11	15	1	1	73	16	248
2019	Male gender	53	36	5	4	2	0	89	5	266
2019	Female gender	51	42	3	3	2	0	93	4	235
2017	Male gender	49	33	10	6	3	0	82	8	251
2017	Female gender	55	34	4	4	3	0	89	7	205
2014	Male gender	49	38	6	5	3	0	87	8	252
2014	Female gender	56	33	4	6	2	0	89	7	197

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	38	44	10	6	1	0	1	83	7	270
2020	Female gender	40	43	9	6	0	0	1	84	7	249
2019	Male gender	38	35	15	9	3	0	0	73	12	265
2019	Female gender	35	42	10	11	1	0	1	77	12	234
2018	Male gender	38	42	11	6	2	0	1	80	9	256
2018	Female gender	34	50	8	7	1	0	0	84	8	218
2017	Male gender	41	37	11	9	3	0	0	78	12	251
2017	Female gender	43	45	7	3	2	0	0	88	5	206
2014	Male gender	34	44	10	6	5	0	0	78	12	252
2014	Female gender	43	37	12	6	1	1	0	81	7	197

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	45	36	10	7	1	0	82	8	270
2020	Female gender	44	41	12	4	0	0	85	4	248
2019	Male gender	59	33	4	3	1	0	92	4	265
2019	Female gender	55	36	6	3	0	0	91	3	232
2017	Male gender	62	32	5	1	0	0	94	1	251
2017	Female gender	61	35	2	1	1	0	96	2	205
2014	Male gender	53	36	5	5	0	1	90	5	251
2014	Female gender	54	37	7	2	1	0	91	3	196

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	43	31	11	8	4	1	1	76	12	269
2020	Female gender	48	33	10	5	2	0	2	83	7	250
2019	Male gender	44	34	10	5	4	1	1	80	9	266
2019	Female gender	48	33	9	9	1	0	1	81	10	236
2018	Male gender	40	36	14	7	2	0	2	77	9	254
2018	Female gender	46	40	8	3	2	0	0	86	5	218
2017	Male gender	44	35	12	6	3	0	0	79	9	251
2017	Female gender	46	36	8	5	3	0	2	84	8	206
2014	Male gender	33	36	16	7	4	1	1	71	12	252
2014	Female gender	40	39	12	5	2	0	2	80	8	197

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	46	37	8	7	2	0	84	8	271
2020	Female gender	46	45	6	3	0	0	91	3	249
2019	Male gender	45	33	13	4	4	1	79	8	267
2019	Female gender	39	43	12	6	0	0	82	6	235
2018	Male gender	38	43	11	6	2	0	81	8	254
2018	Female gender	39	46	9	4	3	0	85	7	219
2017	Male gender	40	43	9	6	2	0	83	8	251
2017	Female gender	40	44	9	5	2	0	84	7	206
2014	Male gender	36	38	14	7	5	0	74	12	252
2014	Female gender	34	43	12	10	2	0	77	11	197

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	Male gender	39	38	13	8	2	0	77	11	271
2020	Female gender	45	32	14	8	1	0	77	9	250
2019	Male gender	29	39	15	11	5	0	69	17	267
2019	Female gender	36	37	16	8	3	0	73	11	235
2018	Male gender	24	42	17	10	7	1	66	17	252
2018	Female gender	30	41	14	11	3	1	72	14	219
2017	Male gender	23	44	13	12	8	0	67	20	251
2017	Female gender	31	38	13	14	3	0	70	17	206
2014	Male gender	19	42	17	15	7	0	61	21	252
2014	Female gender	26	39	16	15	4	0	64	19	197

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
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	Male gender	33	48	11	6	1	0	82	7	267
2020	Female gender	35	48	9	7	1	0	84	8	247
2019	Male gender	25	49	11	11	4	0	74	15	267
2019	Female gender	26	45	17	12	0	0	71	12	235
2018	Male gender	25	46	19	7	3	0	71	10	255
2018	Female gender	30	44	14	9	2	1	74	12	219
2017	Male gender	24	49	13	9	5	0	72	14	251
2017	Female gender	33	38	16	9	3	0	72	12	206

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	51	40	6	3	0	0	91	3	270
2020	Female gender	53	38	5	4	0	0	91	4	250
2019	Male gender	43	39	10	5	3	0	83	8	267
2019	Female gender	43	45	9	3	0	0	88	3	233
2018	Male gender	45	43	6	4	2	0	88	6	255
2018	Female gender	47	39	10	3	0	1	87	3	217
2017	Male gender	43	39	10	5	3	0	82	9	250
2017	Female gender	40	40	12	4	3	0	81	7	205
2014	Male gender	38	40	15	6	1	0	78	7	252
2014	Female gender	32	46	14	6	1	2	79	7	197

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	42	36	14	5	3	1	78	8	269
2020	Female gender	47	32	14	6	1	0	79	7	250
2019	Male gender	35	37	16	6	6	0	72	12	266
2019	Female gender	35	38	16	9	2	0	73	10	232
2018	Male gender	33	39	16	8	4	0	72	12	255
2018	Female gender	30	46	15	7	2	1	76	9	217
2017	Male gender	30	41	11	10	7	1	71	18	250
2017	Female gender	37	34	17	10	2	0	71	12	206

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	59	33	6	2	0	92	2	269
2020	Female gender	59	33	5	2	0	92	2	247
2019	Male gender	61	29	8	2	1	90	3	267
2019	Female gender	52	39	8	1	0	91	1	235
2018	Male gender	54	36	7	3	1	90	3	255
2018	Female gender	49	44	4	2	1	93	3	216
2017	Male gender	51	40	7	2	1	91	3	251
2017	Female gender	52	35	11	2	1	87	2	206
2014	Male gender	57	30	8	3	2	88	4	252
2014	Female gender	59	30	9	2	1	89	2	197

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	43	39	10	6	2	0	0	82	7	271
2020	Female gender	44	36	13	5	1	0	0	81	6	250
2019	Male gender	33	43	10	7	5	1	0	77	12	267
2019	Female gender	35	43	12	9	1	0	0	78	11	235
2018	Male gender	33	40	14	9	4	0	0	73	13	254
2018	Female gender	31	44	18	4	2	1	0	75	6	217
2017	Male gender	30	47	10	9	5	0	0	77	14	250
2017	Female gender	34	42	15	5	2	0	1	77	8	206
2014	Male gender	24	47	14	7	7	0	0	71	14	252
2014	Female gender	27	44	15	11	3	0	0	70	15	197

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	Male gender	44	34	10	8	3	0	79	11	271
2020	Female gender	46	37	9	6	2	0	83	8	249
2019	Male gender	33	35	14	11	7	0	68	18	267
2019	Female gender	39	38	13	9	1	0	77	10	235
2018	Male gender	33	40	12	10	5	0	73	15	253
2018	Female gender	37	38	14	8	1	1	76	9	217
2017	Male gender	31	35	16	12	6	0	67	18	251
2017	Female gender	47	36	5	9	2	0	83	12	206
2014	Male gender	28	39	14	13	6	0	67	19	252
2014	Female gender	34	44	13	5	3	0	78	9	197

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	38	43	12	5	2	0	0	82	7	270
2020	Female gender	39	45	9	5	1	0	1	84	6	247
2019	Male gender	30	42	13	9	4	0	1	73	13	265
2019	Female gender	32	45	13	8	2	0	0	77	10	228
2018	Male gender	29	41	16	11	3	0	0	70	15	253
2018	Female gender	33	44	14	8	1	1	1	77	9	218
2017	Male gender	28	42	11	12	5	1	0	72	17	251
2017	Female gender	41	36	14	8	3	0	0	76	10	205
2014	Male gender	27	40	19	10	4	0	0	68	13	252
2014	Female gender	33	42	12	9	3	0	0	75	12	197

Question 16. Overall, I like 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	Male gender	51	38	6	4	1	89	4	272
2020	Female gender	54	37	6	2	0	92	2	250
2019	Male gender	51	34	9	3	2	85	5	265
2019	Female gender	44	47	7	1	0	92	2	235
2018	Male gender	47	38	9	5	0	85	6	254
2018	Female gender	45	43	7	3	1	88	4	218
2017	Male gender	44	41	9	3	2	85	6	251
2017	Female gender	47	40	10	3	1	87	4	206
2014	Male gender	47	34	11	5	3	81	8	252
2014	Female gender	44	39	13	4	1	83	5	197

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	24	34	18	15	9	0	58	24	271
2020	Female gender	31	27	19	15	8	0	58	23	249
2019	Male gender	28	38	15	12	6	0	66	19	267
2019	Female gender	30	33	16	13	7	0	63	21	235
2018	Male gender	25	36	21	12	5	1	62	17	254
2018	Female gender	31	31	19	12	6	1	63	18	218
2017	Male gender	26	35	17	15	7	0	61	21	250
2017	Female gender	34	36	13	12	5	0	70	17	206
2014	Male gender	21	41	20	12	6	0	62	18	252
2014	Female gender	33	40	17	8	2	0	73	10	197

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	Male gender	8	16	43	25	5	1	1	31	25	271
2020	Female gender	6	27	37	22	7	0	1	29	33	250
2019	Male gender	5	26	41	19	6	0	2	25	33	265
2019	Female gender	7	29	38	17	6	2	1	24	37	236
2018	Male gender	8	28	42	15	5	1	2	20	37	254
2018	Female gender	9	33	35	15	5	1	2	20	44	219
2017	Male gender	11	24	43	16	6	0	1	22	35	250
2017	Female gender	10	29	38	14	5	0	3	20	41	203
2014	Male gender	12	35	32	14	5	0	1	19	48	252
2014	Female gender	11	31	37	14	5	1	1	20	43	196

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	Male gender	4	10	27	39	15	4	1	57	15	269
2020	Female gender	1	15	27	34	21	3	1	56	16	249
2019	Male gender	4	15	33	27	17	3	1	46	20	265
2019	Female gender	2	20	30	29	15	3	2	46	22	235
2018	Male gender	7	18	31	24	12	4	4	40	27	252
2018	Female gender	5	15	37	28	10	2	2	40	21	218
2017	Male gender	10	20	34	18	13	3	3	33	31	249
2017	Female gender	5	16	34	25	12	2	4	40	23	203
2014	Male gender	18	26	32	16	7	1	1	23	44	252
2014	Female gender	13	22	33	16	7	3	7	25	38	196

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	Male gender	22	27	30	13	5	2	2	19	50	269
2020	Female gender	17	29	29	14	9	2	0	23	47	250
2019	Male gender	26	28	26	11	6	1	2	17	56	266
2019	Female gender	23	31	28	10	5	0	3	16	55	236
2018	Male gender	28	27	24	12	2	3	4	15	59	254
2018	Female gender	17	41	25	11	3	1	2	14	60	218
2017	Male gender	27	32	24	8	6	2	1	14	61	251
2017	Female gender	19	33	28	9	5	0	5	15	55	205
2014	Male gender	40	26	20	8	4	0	1	12	67	252
2014	Female gender	23	30	29	10	3	1	3	14	55	197

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	Male gender	6	22	34	24	12	1	1	36	29	268
2020	Female gender	6	24	35	19	15	0	1	34	31	249
2019	Male gender	5	21	37	25	11	0	1	36	26	264
2019	Female gender	6	26	38	20	8	1	1	29	33	234
2018	Male gender	9	25	32	26	6	1	2	32	35	252
2018	Female gender	8	27	35	23	4	1	3	28	36	217
2017	Male gender	8	22	34	24	10	1	1	35	30	250
2017	Female gender	9	25	32	16	14	0	4	31	35	205
2014	Male gender	10	23	39	19	6	1	1	26	34	251
2014	Female gender	7	25	38	20	6	0	4	27	34	197

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	Male gender	17	26	26	19	9	1	2	28	45	270
2020	Female gender	12	25	26	20	14	2	3	35	39	249
2019	Male gender	16	29	27	17	10	1	1	27	46	265
2019	Female gender	14	25	29	19	8	2	2	29	41	236
2018	Male gender	17	32	27	13	6	2	2	20	52	252
2018	Female gender	16	27	27	18	7	1	4	26	45	219
2017	Male gender	16	31	24	17	11	1	1	28	47	249
2017	Female gender	16	29	25	12	8	1	8	23	49	205
2014	Male gender	22	34	26	10	4	1	3	15	58	251
2014	Female gender	18	34	27	10	5	0	5	16	55	197

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	Male gender	5	12	31	28	17	5	2	49	18	270
2020	Female gender	5	18	28	23	20	3	3	45	25	249
2019	Male gender	6	15	26	32	18	1	2	52	21	264
2019	Female gender	7	15	33	22	17	2	3	42	23	235
2018	Male gender	7	11	30	29	13	3	6	47	20	248
2018	Female gender	9	13	33	30	8	4	3	41	24	219
2017	Male gender	3	18	24	28	20	1	5	51	23	250
2017	Female gender	8	11	27	24	17	4	9	47	22	205
2014	Male gender	4	10	32	28	20	2	5	51	15	251
2014	Female gender	5	15	20	32	16	2	9	55	23	197

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	Male gender	15	25	32	19	6	2	2	26	41	271
2020	Female gender	9	23	37	14	12	4	1	27	33	248
2019	Male gender	16	24	37	14	7	0	3	22	41	266
2019	Female gender	10	23	41	14	8	2	2	23	34	235
2018	Male gender	14	33	31	14	3	3	2	18	50	254
2018	Female gender	11	27	35	16	6	2	2	23	40	219
2017	Male gender	17	24	37	12	7	1	2	19	43	250
2017	Female gender	10	24	41	13	6	1	4	20	37	206
2014	Male gender	18	31	33	11	5	0	1	17	50	251
2014	Female gender	12	22	39	13	7	1	6	21	37	197

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	Male gender	2	9	34	41	13	1	0	54	11	271
2020	Female gender	2	15	36	31	15	0	2	46	17	250
2019	Male gender	3	11	33	31	19	0	3	52	14	266
2019	Female gender	4	17	34	27	16	0	2	44	21	236

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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	Male gender	29	36	14	5	5	7	3	73	11	272
2020	Female gender	29	28	16	6	3	9	9	70	11	250
2019	Male gender	35	32	14	7	5	4	3	72	13	267
2019	Female gender	26	37	13	7	4	8	5	72	13	236
2018	Male gender	24	41	16	8	3	5	3	71	12	253
2018	Female gender	26	40	13	12	2	6	2	71	15	217
2017	Male gender	26	41	12	5	7	5	4	74	13	251
2017	Female gender	29	29	13	11	5	5	9	67	18	206
2014	Male gender	29	31	14	8	8	5	4	66	18	252
2014	Female gender	28	35	19	8	4	2	5	67	13	197

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	Male gender	56	30	6	4	3	1	0	87	7	270
2020	Female gender	54	34	5	3	2	2	0	90	4	249
2019	Male gender	53	29	9	4	5	1	0	83	8	265
2019	Female gender	49	34	9	8	0	0	0	83	8	236
2018	Male gender	47	37	7	6	3	0	0	84	10	254
2018	Female gender	46	35	8	6	2	2	0	83	9	218
2017	Male gender	45	38	8	4	3	0	2	85	7	251
2017	Female gender	49	33	11	5	2	1	0	82	7	206
2014	Male gender	48	29	10	7	4	1	0	78	12	252
2014	Female gender	44	37	9	7	2	1	0	81	10	197

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	Male gender	61	30	4	3	1	0	91	4	268
2020	Female gender	67	23	6	2	1	0	91	3	247
2019	Male gender	57	30	6	4	3	1	88	6	267
2019	Female gender	50	43	4	3	0	0	93	3	236
2018	Male gender	50	39	6	4	1	0	88	5	254
2018	Female gender	50	38	7	4	1	0	88	5	218
2017	Male gender	49	40	6	5	1	0	88	6	251
2017	Female gender	52	34	9	3	1	0	87	4	206
2014	Male gender	49	40	8	2	1	0	88	3	252
2014	Female gender	45	41	8	5	1	0	86	6	197

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	Male gender	49	39	7	3	1	0	89	4	269
2020	Female gender	54	33	8	2	1	1	89	3	248
2019	Male gender	46	38	9	4	3	0	84	7	267
2019	Female gender	44	39	13	3	1	1	84	3	234
2018	Male gender	43	41	10	4	1	1	85	5	254
2018	Female gender	41	44	10	3	1	1	86	4	218

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	Male gender	54	24	6	3	3	5	4	87	6	272
2020	Female gender	57	23	9	4	1	4	2	85	5	250

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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	Male gender	58	29	8	2	1	1	1	89	3	272
2020	Female gender	55	30	8	2	2	0	3	88	4	250
2019	Male gender	50	32	9	3	3	1	1	84	7	267
2019	Female gender	59	22	10	3	1	2	4	85	4	235

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	52	32	9	4	2	1	0	84	7	270
2020	Female gender	52	30	8	5	4	0	1	83	9	250
2019	Male gender	42	34	12	6	4	0	1	77	10	266
2019	Female gender	49	32	7	9	1	1	0	83	10	236
2018	Male gender	39	39	12	5	3	1	1	80	8	252
2018	Female gender	45	36	10	7	1	0	0	81	9	218
2017	Male gender	34	42	14	6	3	0	0	77	9	250
2017	Female gender	48	36	9	4	2	1	0	85	6	206
2014	Male gender	33	42	11	10	3	1	0	76	12	252
2014	Female gender	39	42	10	6	3	1	0	81	9	197

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	Male gender	51	26	15	3	3	1	1	79	6	271
2020	Female gender	55	26	11	4	2	1	1	83	6	249

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	56	28	9	4	1	0	0	85	6	272
2020	Female gender	55	27	10	4	1	2	1	84	5	250
2019	Male gender	47	32	11	7	3	0	0	79	10	266
2019	Female gender	49	34	9	6	1	0	1	84	7	234
2018	Male gender	44	36	12	6	1	0	1	81	7	250
2018	Female gender	52	33	9	4	1	0	0	86	5	218
2017	Male gender	39	44	8	5	2	0	1	84	7	251
2017	Female gender	53	34	7	2	2	1	0	88	4	206
2014	Male gender	37	40	12	6	4	1	0	78	10	252
2014	Female gender	45	38	9	5	3	0	1	83	7	196

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	Male gender	49	51	272
2020	Female gender	46	54	250

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 (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	69	21	3	1	0	4	3	96	1	272
2020	Female gender	65	18	5	2	0	5	4	92	3	250

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	62	25	7	4	2	0	0	88	6	271
2020	Female gender	62	25	6	6	2	0	0	86	7	250
2019	Male gender	53	30	11	2	3	0	1	83	5	263
2019	Female gender	61	28	5	5	1	0	0	89	6	236
2018	Male gender	50	32	10	3	3	0	1	83	7	252
2018	Female gender	56	26	10	5	2	1	0	83	6	218
2017	Male gender	46	33	11	5	4	0	1	80	9	251
2017	Female gender	61	24	7	4	3	0	0	86	7	206
2014	Male gender	42	35	12	7	3	0	0	77	10	252
2014	Female gender	52	31	10	4	2	0	0	84	6	197

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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	Male gender	39	40	9	5	3	4	82	8	272
2020	Female gender	37	39	13	3	1	7	82	4	250
2019	Male gender	26	34	21	9	3	7	64	13	265
2019	Female gender	30	37	18	6	3	5	71	9	234
2018	Male gender	28	35	17	9	5	6	67	15	256
2018	Female gender	26	36	21	13	1	4	64	14	219
2017	Male gender	23	35	18	10	6	7	63	18	251
2017	Female gender	26	34	20	10	3	6	64	14	206
2014	Male gender	24	41	16	7	5	6	70	13	252
2014	Female gender	24	40	21	7	2	5	68	10	197

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	Male gender	35	35	15	10	5	1	70	15	270
2020	Female gender	37	43	13	4	1	2	82	5	249
2019	Male gender	23	32	22	15	5	2	56	21	265
2019	Female gender	29	39	16	11	2	2	70	14	233
2018	Male gender	22	31	23	16	8	1	53	24	256
2018	Female gender	24	37	22	12	4	1	62	16	217
2017	Male gender	18	29	25	14	10	4	48	25	251
2017	Female gender	21	38	22	11	5	3	61	16	206
2014	Male gender	18	38	21	14	7	2	57	21	252
2014	Female gender	18	46	21	9	1	5	67	10	197

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	23	36	18	15	4	4	0	62	19	272
2020	Female gender	25	44	17	5	2	6	0	73	8	250
2019	Male gender	16	31	21	18	10	5	0	49	29	265
2019	Female gender	21	38	20	12	4	7	0	63	16	234
2018	Male gender	17	29	24	18	8	4	0	48	27	254
2018	Female gender	18	34	26	11	5	5	0	54	18	214
2017	Male gender	8	28	30	15	11	7	0	39	29	251
2017	Female gender	14	33	28	14	5	4	1	50	20	206
2014	Male gender	11	31	27	17	8	6	0	45	26	252
2014	Female gender	13	42	26	11	2	6	0	58	14	197

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	Male gender	23	42	17	10	5	2	67	15	271
2020	Female gender	26	41	19	11	2	1	68	13	250
2019	Male gender	16	35	23	17	7	1	52	24	265
2019	Female gender	20	38	22	12	4	4	60	17	234
2018	Male gender	15	38	23	17	5	4	55	22	256
2018	Female gender	19	36	28	13	2	2	56	15	219
2017	Male gender	13	45	18	14	7	4	60	22	250
2017	Female gender	20	42	19	10	6	3	64	16	205
2014	Male gender	16	37	26	13	5	1	55	19	252
2014	Female gender	18	39	22	13	3	4	59	17	197

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 (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	65	28	4	2	0	1	0	95	2	272
2020	Female gender	67	25	5	2	0	1	0	93	2	249
2019	Male gender	66	22	7	1	1	2	1	91	2	266
2019	Female gender	66	26	6	0	0	2	0	93	0	236

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	27	51	11	8	2	1	0	79	10	272
2020	Female gender	38	49	6	4	1	1	0	88	5	250
2019	Male gender	25	46	16	9	4	0	0	71	13	267
2019	Female gender	37	47	10	6	1	0	0	83	7	236
2018	Male gender	20	38	19	14	8	1	0	58	23	254
2018	Female gender	24	48	19	7	1	1	0	73	8	217
2017	Male gender	17	44	16	13	9	0	0	62	22	250
2017	Female gender	29	42	13	10	3	2	0	73	14	205
2014	Male gender	20	44	20	12	5	0	0	64	16	252
2014	Female gender	31	46	13	5	2	2	1	79	7	197

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	Male gender	19	41	21	12	5	2	62	17	270
2020	Female gender	22	46	20	9	2	1	69	11	249
2019	Male gender	15	34	25	19	4	2	50	24	265
2019	Female gender	17	41	24	14	2	3	60	16	235

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	Male gender	34	38	13	6	5	2	2	75	12	270
2020	Female gender	33	39	12	11	2	2	1	74	14	249
2019	Male gender	25	47	13	6	5	2	2	75	12	266
2019	Female gender	30	39	13	11	3	3	3	72	14	236
2018	Male gender	29	44	14	7	3	1	1	75	11	254
2018	Female gender	31	40	14	10	2	2	1	74	12	219
2017	Male gender	33	40	15	9	3	1	0	74	12	250
2017	Female gender	34	46	10	5	2	3	1	82	8	206
2014	Male gender	36	45	11	5	2	1	0	82	7	252
2014	Female gender	42	42	8	5	2	1	0	85	7	197

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	Male gender	34	45	13	4	3	1	80	7	270
2020	Female gender	38	42	14	5	1	1	80	6	249
2019	Male gender	32	40	18	5	4	1	73	9	266
2019	Female gender	35	35	21	6	0	3	72	7	235
2018	Male gender	29	46	18	4	3	0	75	7	254
2018	Female gender	29	43	20	5	2	1	73	8	216

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	Male gender	23	30	16	9	10	11	2	61	21	271
2020	Female gender	21	24	21	16	4	10	5	52	23	248
2019	Male gender	23	28	17	9	12	8	2	57	24	267
2019	Female gender	13	24	23	17	8	9	6	44	30	236
2018	Male gender	16	31	19	10	10	10	3	54	24	254
2018	Female gender	13	20	26	19	7	12	2	39	30	219
2017	Male gender	16	26	19	13	13	9	4	49	29	250
2017	Female gender	16	21	18	21	8	11	4	44	35	205
2014	Male gender	18	28	17	13	12	10	1	52	28	252
2014	Female gender	13	26	21	18	11	9	2	44	33	197

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	26	39	15	12	7	2	0	66	18	271
2020	Female gender	26	42	17	9	3	4	0	70	12	248
2019	Male gender	20	32	19	16	11	1	0	53	28	267
2019	Female gender	23	39	18	13	5	2	0	63	18	235
2018	Male gender	18	39	19	14	9	1	0	58	23	252
2018	Female gender	25	42	18	10	2	3	0	69	13	219
2017	Male gender	25	41	14	9	9	3	0	67	18	251
2017	Female gender	30	40	14	10	3	1	3	73	13	204
2014	Male gender	22	38	17	12	8	3	0	62	20	252
2014	Female gender	26	41	17	8	5	2	2	69	13	197

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	Male gender	13	26	15	17	19	4	6	43	40	271
2020	Female gender	19	27	18	21	9	0	6	49	32	248
2019	Male gender	11	28	16	17	23	1	3	41	42	267
2019	Female gender	11	28	17	23	15	3	4	41	40	235
2018	Male gender	11	23	23	21	20	1	1	34	43	253
2018	Female gender	12	23	19	25	14	5	2	38	42	215
2017	Male gender	13	16	14	23	25	3	6	32	52	249
2017	Female gender	12	22	21	25	14	1	4	36	42	206
2014	Male gender	9	21	16	24	27	1	3	31	52	252
2014	Female gender	5	17	18	27	27	2	4	24	57	197

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	48	26	16	5	3	0	3	76	8	272
2020	Female gender	55	24	11	3	3	0	3	82	7	249
2019	Male gender	54	22	13	4	2	1	3	79	7	267
2019	Female gender	55	21	12	4	2	0	6	81	7	235

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	Male gender	52	26	12	5	3	0	3	81	7	272
2020	Female gender	60	17	11	6	3	0	3	80	9	249
2019	Male gender	53	24	12	5	3	0	2	79	9	267
2019	Female gender	49	21	13	7	2	3	6	77	9	236

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	Male gender	74	7	5	4	4	2	3	86	8	271
2020	Female gender	76	10	4	2	2	1	5	91	4	249
2019	Male gender	76	7	7	2	4	2	3	87	6	264
2019	Female gender	70	9	7	3	2	3	6	88	5	235

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 very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	76	11	3	1	1	8	95	1	271
2020	Female gender	80	10	2	0	1	6	97	1	247
2019	Male gender	84	4	2	1	3	6	97	1	264
2019	Female gender	84	2	1	0	0	13	98	1	234

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	26	50	13	7	3	2	0	77	10	272
2020	Female gender	28	47	17	4	1	2	0	77	5	248
2019	Male gender	20	41	22	12	4	2	0	62	16	267
2019	Female gender	18	48	24	7	1	1	0	68	8	236
2018	Male gender	18	39	23	11	6	3	0	59	17	254
2018	Female gender	19	41	27	7	1	5	0	62	9	218
2017	Male gender	18	41	22	9	7	3	0	60	17	251
2017	Female gender	19	44	20	8	3	4	2	67	12	205

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	44	40	9	4	3	1	85	7	269
2020	Female gender	37	44	13	5	1	1	82	6	248
2019	Male gender	38	38	13	7	3	0	77	10	264
2019	Female gender	38	49	10	4	0	0	86	4	236
2018	Male gender	40	44	7	3	4	2	86	6	256
2018	Female gender	41	43	10	3	1	1	86	4	217
2017	Male gender	40	41	12	3	3	1	83	6	251
2017	Female gender	42	41	12	3	1	1	84	4	206
2014	Male gender	44	39	10	3	3	1	84	6	252
2014	Female gender	40	41	9	4	1	4	85	6	197

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	46	34	9	4	3	3	0	83	8	271
2020	Female gender	42	45	6	2	0	4	0	91	3	248
2019	Male gender	49	35	7	5	2	2	0	86	7	267
2019	Female gender	44	44	8	2	0	1	1	89	2	233
2018	Male gender	42	42	11	2	2	1	0	84	4	254
2018	Female gender	45	43	9	1	0	1	0	90	1	217
2017	Male gender	40	44	9	2	2	4	0	87	4	250
2017	Female gender	45	42	7	4	1	1	0	88	5	206
2014	Male gender	45	36	15	2	1	1	0	82	4	252
2014	Female gender	42	39	10	3	1	5	0	85	4	197

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 (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	41	32	12	4	3	8	0	79	8	272
2020	Female gender	34	38	13	6	1	8	0	79	7	249

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 (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	46	34	5	5	4	3	3	84	10	272
2020	Female gender	47	36	8	3	1	2	2	87	5	249

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	Male gender	59	30	6	2	2	90	4	272
2020	Female gender	63	31	4	1	1	94	2	249
2019	Male gender	54	30	10	4	2	84	6	266
2019	Female gender	55	35	7	2	0	91	2	236
2018	Male gender	49	40	7	3	1	88	5	255
2018	Female gender	49	46	4	1	0	95	1	217
2017	Male gender	46	40	6	5	3	86	8	251
2017	Female gender	52	37	9	1	1	89	1	206
2014	Male gender	51	35	8	3	3	86	5	250
2014	Female gender	49	40	7	2	2	89	4	197

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	52	32	10	5	1	84	7	271
2020	Female gender	60	26	11	3	1	86	3	249
2019	Male gender	47	30	15	5	3	77	8	265
2019	Female gender	49	32	13	5	0	82	5	236
2018	Male gender	38	33	16	10	2	72	12	256
2018	Female gender	42	40	14	3	1	82	4	215
2017	Male gender	38	36	16	6	4	74	10	250
2017	Female gender	43	29	19	6	3	72	8	206
2014	Male gender	38	37	15	6	5	74	10	252
2014	Female gender	37	40	14	7	2	77	10	197

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	46	37	9	5	2	84	7	272
2020	Female gender	58	32	5	4	1	90	4	246
2019	Male gender	41	33	15	7	4	74	11	267
2019	Female gender	48	36	10	5	0	84	5	234
2018	Male gender	37	33	18	9	3	70	12	256
2018	Female gender	40	45	10	2	3	85	5	215
2017	Male gender	31	39	16	10	3	71	13	251
2017	Female gender	42	35	16	3	3	78	7	206
2014	Male gender	33	40	16	7	4	73	11	252
2014	Female gender	36	43	11	8	2	79	10	197

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	Male gender	55	23	14	5	3	0	0	78	8	272
2020	Female gender	53	23	15	4	1	5	0	80	5	249
2019	Male gender	48	26	13	7	4	2	0	76	11	266
2019	Female gender	42	31	15	8	1	4	0	75	9	236
2018	Male gender	42	24	18	9	5	2	0	67	14	256
2018	Female gender	44	26	19	7	3	1	0	71	10	217
2017	Male gender	38	28	15	6	7	3	3	70	14	251
2017	Female gender	45	26	19	5	3	1	0	72	9	206
2014	Male gender	41	31	13	7	4	4	0	75	12	252
2014	Female gender	41	27	15	11	2	4	0	70	14	197

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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	Male gender	26	41	33	272
2020	Female gender	22	43	35	250
2019	Male gender	22	47	30	266
2019	Female gender	26	40	34	236
2018	Male gender	21	49	30	256
2018	Female gender	23	47	30	218
2017	Male gender	20	50	30	248
2017	Female gender	27	46	27	206
2014	Male gender	15	50	35	252
2014	Female gender	19	45	36	197

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	16	40	23	4	15	3	68
2020	Female gender	12	42	26	3	13	4	55
2019	Male gender	23	26	23	3	19	5	58
2019	Female gender	11	40	17	5	22	5	60
2018	Male gender	23	34	25	9	3	6	55
2018	Female gender	13	34	42	4	5	2	51
2017	Male gender	13	24	34	19	7	4	47
2017	Female gender	17	33	33	5	8	4	54
2014	Male gender	16	32	23	23	9999	6	37
2014	Female gender	21	26	38	8	9999	6	37

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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
2020	Male gender	10	90	271
2020	Female gender	5	95	249
2019	Male gender	10	90	267
2019	Female gender	8	92	236
2018	Male gender	10	90	255
2018	Female gender	14	86	219

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	52	48	27
2020	Female gender	54	46	13
2019	Male gender	45	55	27
2019	Female gender	46	54	20
2018	Male gender	34	66	26
2018	Female gender	66	34	31

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	67	33	27
2020	Female gender	59	41	13
2019	Male gender	70	30	27
2019	Female gender	50	50	20
2018	Male gender	58	42	26
2018	Female gender	40	60	31

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	100	27
2020	Female gender	100	13
2019	Male gender	100	27
2019	Female gender	100	20
2018	Male gender	100	26
2018	Female gender	100	31

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Male gender	0	100	26
2018	Female gender	0	100	31

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	0	100	27
2020	Female gender	0	100	13

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	30	70	27
2020	Female gender	45	55	13
2019	Male gender	37	63	27
2019	Female gender	47	53	20
2018	Male gender	41	59	26
2018	Female gender	32	68	31

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	53	47	27
2020	Female gender	49	51	13
2019	Male gender	51	49	27
2019	Female gender	29	71	20
2018	Male gender	44	56	26
2018	Female gender	40	60	31

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Male gender	76	24	27
2019	Female gender	48	52	20
2018	Male gender	55	45	26
2018	Female gender	41	59	31

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	41	59	27
2020	Female gender	54	46	13
2019	Male gender	49	51	27
2019	Female gender	24	76	20
2018	Male gender	46	54	26
2018	Female gender	25	75	31

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	45	55	27
2020	Female gender	43	57	13
2019	Male gender	45	55	27
2019	Female gender	35	65	20
2018	Male gender	25	75	26
2018	Female gender	37	63	31

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	68	32	27
2020	Female gender	61	39	13
2019	Male gender	66	34	27
2019	Female gender	40	60	20
2018	Male gender	37	63	26
2018	Female gender	60	40	31

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	26	74	27
2020	Female gender	46	54	13
2019	Male gender	40	60	27
2019	Female gender	25	75	20

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	100	27
2020	Female gender	100	13
2019	Male gender	100	27
2019	Female gender	100	20
2018	Male gender	100	26
2018	Female gender	100	31

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	52	48	27
2020	Female gender	48	52	13
2019	Male gender	59	41	27
2019	Female gender	43	57	20
2018	Male gender	29	71	26
2018	Female gender	28	72	31

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Male gender	19	81	26
2018	Female gender	16	84	31

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	47	53	27
2020	Female gender	54	46	13
2019	Male gender	70	30	27
2019	Female gender	69	31	20
2018	Male gender	53	47	26
2018	Female gender	73	27	31

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	38	62	27
2020	Female gender	52	48	13
2019	Male gender	19	81	27
2019	Female gender	24	76	20
2018	Male gender	29	71	26
2018	Female gender	29	71	31

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Male gender	0	100	23
2018	Female gender	19	81	31

Question 59j. 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	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Male gender	33	67	23
2018	Female gender	19	81	31

Question 59l. 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	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Male gender	59	41	23
2018	Female gender	44	56	31

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Male gender	0	100	23
2018	Female gender	0	100	31

Question 59n. 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	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Male gender	51	49	23
2018	Female gender	34	66	31

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	Male gender	20	17	15	6	5	33	5	59	18	271
2020	Female gender	17	14	16	6	3	35	10	56	15	250
2019	Male gender	17	19	16	8	4	27	10	57	18	266
2019	Female gender	11	13	16	9	3	37	11	47	22	236
2018	Male gender	16	18	18	4	6	34	5	55	15	254
2018	Female gender	14	15	22	8	4	34	4	47	18	217
2017	Male gender	14	19	11	7	6	34	9	59	22	250
2017	Female gender	13	13	15	7	3	38	11	51	19	206
2014	Male gender	18	18	14	8	5	31	5	56	21	251
2014	Female gender	13	19	20	9	4	30	7	50	19	197

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	Male gender	41	30	11	6	3	9	1	78	9	272
2020	Female gender	35	33	14	4	2	10	1	77	8	249
2019	Male gender	37	32	17	6	3	5	1	73	9	266
2019	Female gender	29	39	17	5	0	9	1	75	6	236
2018	Male gender	33	36	15	5	3	7	1	75	9	254
2018	Female gender	27	38	15	9	1	9	1	73	11	217
2017	Male gender	31	39	13	5	3	9	0	77	9	250
2017	Female gender	26	39	17	6	2	10	1	72	8	206
2014	Male gender	35	39	11	5	4	6	0	79	9	251
2014	Female gender	32	42	14	4	2	5	0	78	7	197

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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
2020	Male gender	6	94	271
2020	Female gender	3	97	248
2019	Male gender	7	93	267
2019	Female gender	4	96	235

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	Male gender	23	20	11	2	4	36	4	71	10	270
2020	Female gender	20	14	16	3	2	38	8	62	8	249
2019	Male gender	19	20	15	4	4	30	8	64	12	265
2019	Female gender	12	12	18	3	1	43	10	53	9	235
2018	Male gender	17	18	16	2	3	40	4	62	9	256
2018	Female gender	17	15	17	3	1	42	5	61	7	219
2017	Male gender	17	17	17	1	2	37	8	62	7	250
2017	Female gender	14	11	17	3	2	45	8	53	10	206
2014	Male gender	16	18	14	2	2	42	6	66	7	251
2014	Female gender	14	13	14	3	2	46	8	58	10	197

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	Male gender	43	32	9	3	3	10	1	83	7	270
2020	Female gender	36	36	14	3	2	9	0	79	5	249
2019	Male gender	38	34	13	2	4	9	1	79	7	266
2019	Female gender	31	39	13	3	0	13	1	81	4	236
2018	Male gender	32	37	14	3	3	10	1	78	6	255
2018	Female gender	31	36	18	3	1	9	2	75	4	218
2017	Male gender	35	37	13	1	2	12	0	82	4	250
2017	Female gender	33	35	13	3	2	12	3	79	5	206
2014	Male gender	33	36	12	3	1	14	1	81	5	251
2014	Female gender	26	34	16	3	2	18	2	75	6	197

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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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	40	33	14	9	4	0	0	73	13	271
2020	Female gender	50	20	13	7	6	0	3	73	14	250

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	Male gender	53	32	8	5	1	0	1	86	6	269
2020	Female gender	56	24	11	5	3	0	0	80	9	245
2019	Male gender	54	24	12	6	4	0	0	78	10	264
2019	Female gender	40	30	12	7	8	0	3	73	15	236
2018	Male gender	44	28	16	5	4	0	2	74	10	256
2018	Female gender	42	30	12	7	6	1	3	74	13	218
2017	Male gender	51	23	12	7	3	2	2	77	11	248
2017	Female gender	42	27	13	8	6	1	4	72	15	206

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	Male gender	14	21	23	23	19	0	0	35	41	271
2020	Female gender	13	21	31	18	17	0	0	34	35	250
2019	Male gender	19	25	24	22	10	0	0	43	32	265
2019	Female gender	13	22	32	17	15	0	1	35	32	236
2018	Male gender	9	28	32	17	13	0	0	38	31	255
2018	Female gender	13	24	32	16	14	1	1	37	31	218
2017	Male gender	12	22	29	20	15	0	1	35	36	249
2017	Female gender	12	30	22	19	15	0	2	42	35	206

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	20	28	26	15	10	0	48	25	271
2020	Female gender	24	22	30	13	10	2	46	24	249
2019	Male gender	25	33	22	13	7	0	57	20	265
2019	Female gender	18	30	25	17	8	1	48	26	235
2018	Male gender	17	29	33	14	7	0	46	21	252
2018	Female gender	15	30	28	14	10	3	47	25	218
2017	Male gender	18	25	27	20	8	2	44	28	248
2017	Female gender	17	28	24	18	11	3	45	30	205

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	Male gender	15	22	27	17	18	1	1	37	36	268
2020	Female gender	16	25	24	19	14	1	1	43	33	250
2019	Male gender	18	21	26	20	14	0	1	39	34	264
2019	Female gender	20	24	22	19	13	0	2	45	32	234
2018	Male gender	12	22	30	20	15	1	1	35	35	254
2018	Female gender	15	29	26	13	13	1	3	46	27	216
2017	Male gender	14	17	31	23	14	0	2	31	37	251
2017	Female gender	16	25	24	17	14	0	4	43	32	205

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	Male gender	32	25	23	10	8	0	1	58	19	269
2020	Female gender	34	27	19	10	8	0	3	62	19	249
2019	Male gender	41	25	19	9	3	0	2	68	12	264
2019	Female gender	37	30	17	6	5	0	4	70	12	235
2018	Male gender	31	31	20	8	6	0	4	64	14	255
2018	Female gender	37	27	18	10	3	1	4	67	14	218
2017	Male gender	28	33	22	7	6	0	5	64	13	250
2017	Female gender	32	31	15	11	3	0	7	68	16	206

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	27	25	23	16	9	0	0	52	25	270
2020	Female gender	28	30	20	12	10	0	1	58	21	249
2019	Male gender	33	28	23	11	5	0	0	61	16	265
2019	Female gender	34	26	20	11	6	0	2	62	17	234
2018	Male gender	23	35	22	11	9	0	0	58	19	254
2018	Female gender	26	34	20	12	6	1	1	61	19	217
2017	Male gender	25	27	32	11	4	0	1	52	15	249
2017	Female gender	28	35	23	7	6	0	0	63	13	206

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 (%)	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	Male gender	35	28	17	11	6	0	3	65	17	271
2020	Female gender	33	23	16	13	9	0	6	59	23	248

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	Male gender	37	30	17	11	4	1	0	68	15	271
2020	Female gender	36	37	17	7	3	0	1	73	10	245
2019	Male gender	24	34	24	12	5	1	0	58	18	265
2019	Female gender	23	39	23	10	2	1	1	64	13	235
2018	Male gender	17	37	24	15	5	1	1	55	21	256
2018	Female gender	30	31	24	9	3	1	2	63	12	214
2017	Male gender	20	33	24	15	6	1	1	54	22	250
2017	Female gender	28	30	26	11	4	0	1	59	15	204

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	Male gender	26	39	18	12	4	1	0	65	16	271
2020	Female gender	27	34	23	14	2	0	0	61	16	248
2019	Male gender	20	36	27	10	5	0	0	57	16	264
2019	Female gender	21	30	30	13	5	0	0	51	18	236
2018	Male gender	16	31	31	15	6	0	1	48	21	254
2018	Female gender	18	32	31	12	5	0	1	51	18	214
2017	Male gender	16	29	23	21	9	0	1	46	31	250
2017	Female gender	16	40	22	11	10	0	1	56	22	206

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	28	43	16	9	4	0	0	72	12	269
2020	Female gender	32	36	20	10	2	0	0	67	12	249
2019	Male gender	25	34	24	9	7	1	0	59	17	266
2019	Female gender	26	33	21	14	5	0	2	59	19	234
2018	Male gender	20	37	25	10	7	0	0	57	17	255
2018	Female gender	26	33	23	11	5	1	2	60	16	213
2017	Male gender	22	29	28	14	6	0	1	51	20	250
2017	Female gender	23	38	21	9	8	0	2	61	17	206

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	48	28	14	6	3	0	77	9	269
2020	Female gender	53	23	13	7	3	0	76	11	246
2019	Male gender	42	26	15	9	8	0	68	17	266
2019	Female gender	39	33	15	7	4	2	73	11	233

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	26	33	23	12	6	0	0	59	18	272
2020	Female gender	28	25	25	15	5	0	0	54	21	250

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	Male gender	25	30	25	13	7	0	0	56	20	272
2020	Female gender	28	32	22	13	5	0	0	60	18	250
2019	Male gender	33	29	19	12	5	1	0	63	17	262
2019	Female gender	35	29	20	9	6	0	1	65	15	235
2018	Male gender	26	33	25	9	7	0	1	59	15	252
2018	Female gender	27	33	20	13	5	0	2	62	18	213
2017	Male gender	25	28	27	10	5	1	3	56	16	250
2017	Female gender	28	34	13	13	7	1	4	65	21	206

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	45	33	17	2	2	1	78	4	270
2020	Female gender	45	26	16	8	2	2	73	11	248
2019	Male gender	68	21	8	1	2	0	89	3	261
2019	Female gender	70	18	7	2	2	1	90	4	235
2018	Male gender	64	24	6	3	2	1	89	5	252
2018	Female gender	69	18	6	3	2	2	89	5	212
2017	Male gender	72	19	6	1	1	1	91	3	250
2017	Female gender	63	23	9	2	2	1	87	4	206

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	26	42	20	7	5	0	0	68	12	270
2020	Female gender	31	33	25	8	2	0	0	65	10	248

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	Male gender	73	14	6	1	1	4	92	2	270
2020	Female gender	71	19	3	0	0	7	96	1	249
2019	Male gender	82	9	2	0	1	4	96	2	264
2019	Female gender	81	8	1	0	0	9	98	1	234
2018	Male gender	78	12	4	1	0	4	94	1	256
2018	Female gender	81	10	2	2	0	5	96	2	213

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	Male gender	81	8	4	1	4	0	2	90	5	269
2020	Female gender	82	6	3	3	1	0	5	93	4	247
2019	Male gender	73	11	6	3	6	0	1	85	9	265
2019	Female gender	70	13	8	3	1	1	4	87	4	236
2018	Male gender	77	7	6	2	5	0	4	87	7	256
2018	Female gender	71	15	7	3	1	0	3	89	4	212
2017	Male gender	74	11	4	3	5	0	3	88	8	250
2017	Female gender	71	13	6	3	2	1	4	88	6	205

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	Male gender	68	20	9	1	2	1	88	3	270
2020	Female gender	66	18	7	3	1	5	88	4	250
2019	Male gender	61	22	11	2	3	1	84	5	264
2019	Female gender	57	20	14	5	2	3	79	7	233
2018	Male gender	60	26	9	2	2	1	87	3	256
2018	Female gender	58	21	10	6	3	2	80	10	215
2017	Male gender	57	24	11	5	2	2	82	7	250
2017	Female gender	54	28	10	4	1	3	84	6	205

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	Male gender	73	15	6	2	4	0	88	6	268
2020	Female gender	74	10	6	4	2	5	88	6	249
2019	Male gender	66	15	7	5	5	0	83	10	263
2019	Female gender	65	18	10	3	2	3	85	4	235
2018	Male gender	64	16	11	4	4	1	81	8	254
2018	Female gender	66	14	8	8	2	2	81	11	215
2017	Male gender	61	16	9	7	4	2	79	11	250
2017	Female gender	64	17	6	4	4	4	85	9	206

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 (%)	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	Male gender	67	13	4	1	1	0	14	93	2	270
2020	Female gender	69	6	4	3	1	0	18	91	4	249
2019	Male gender	68	13	5	0	1	0	13	93	1	264
2019	Female gender	53	9	5	2	1	1	30	89	5	235
2018	Male gender	60	12	4	2	0	0	21	92	3	255
2018	Female gender	49	15	5	2	1	0	28	89	4	217
2017	Male gender	60	13	7	2	0	0	18	88	3	250
2017	Female gender	55	10	3	1	0	0	30	93	2	205

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	80	12	4	2	0	0	1	93	3	271
2020	Female gender	79	13	2	1	0	0	5	97	2	250
2019	Male gender	80	10	4	2	1	0	3	93	3	263
2019	Female gender	79	12	2	0	0	0	6	97	0	234
2018	Male gender	72	14	5	1	1	0	8	93	2	253
2018	Female gender	72	14	4	1	1	1	7	93	2	217
2017	Male gender	72	13	6	4	0	1	5	90	4	249
2017	Female gender	70	15	4	1	1	0	9	94	2	205

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	Male gender	78	12	5	1	1	0	2	92	2	272
2020	Female gender	76	10	7	2	2	0	3	88	4	249
2019	Male gender	82	9	3	2	2	0	2	92	5	264
2019	Female gender	77	9	5	4	3	0	3	88	6	236
2018	Male gender	76	11	5	3	2	0	3	90	5	256
2018	Female gender	72	11	4	1	3	1	8	91	5	217
2017	Male gender	73	11	7	2	3	0	3	87	6	251
2017	Female gender	72	11	4	5	4	0	4	86	9	206

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	Male gender	53	24	16	3	3	1	78	6	272
2020	Female gender	44	34	12	5	3	2	80	7	249
2019	Male gender	65	19	9	2	2	3	86	4	264
2019	Female gender	56	22	15	3	2	1	80	5	235
2018	Male gender	58	26	8	4	1	2	86	6	256
2018	Female gender	54	27	11	4	2	2	82	6	216
2017	Male gender	53	29	12	3	0	3	84	4	250
2017	Female gender	56	24	13	3	3	1	81	5	206

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	22	48	21	6	2	0	0	71	8	272
2020	Female gender	31	38	26	3	2	0	0	69	5	249

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	10	33	34	18	5	43	23	272
2020	Female gender	12	32	37	14	6	44	20	250
2019	Male gender	15	33	35	13	4	48	17	266
2019	Female gender	16	30	34	17	3	46	20	236
2018	Male gender	10	28	44	13	4	39	17	255
2018	Female gender	11	31	38	16	4	42	21	218
2017	Male gender	9	23	41	20	6	32	26	251
2017	Female gender	11	29	38	16	7	39	23	206

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	9	18	40	25	8	0	33	27	270
2020	Female gender	8	24	35	20	13	0	33	32	250
2019	Male gender	6	17	38	24	16	0	39	22	267
2019	Female gender	8	21	37	21	13	0	34	29	236
2018	Male gender	6	13	43	30	7	0	37	19	253
2018	Female gender	5	22	41	25	6	1	31	28	218
2017	Male gender	4	21	38	22	15	1	37	25	251
2017	Female gender	6	19	41	23	12	0	34	25	206

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	Male gender	50	39	6	2	1	2	0	90	3	272
2020	Female gender	47	45	5	2	0	1	0	93	3	249
2019	Male gender	34	44	17	2	1	1	1	80	3	266
2019	Female gender	36	46	12	4	1	2	0	83	5	232
2018	Male gender	31	44	14	6	1	3	0	78	8	254
2018	Female gender	33	51	10	3	1	2	0	86	4	219
2017	Male gender	26	45	14	8	1	5	1	76	9	251
2017	Female gender	33	48	13	3	2	1	0	81	5	205

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	41	37	11	5	3	3	0	81	8	271
2020	Female gender	34	44	12	6	1	3	0	81	7	248

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	41	30	14	8	6	1	0	72	14	271
2020	Female gender	43	36	8	10	3	0	0	79	13	248

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
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	Male gender	51	32	9	4	2	2	0	85	6	272
2020	Female gender	51	34	7	3	2	1	0	87	5	247

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	Male gender	39	38	12	7	3	1	78	10	271
2020	Female gender	36	42	14	5	2	1	79	7	248
2019	Male gender	28	41	17	10	4	1	69	14	266
2019	Female gender	28	40	20	10	2	0	69	11	236
2018	Male gender	21	43	21	10	4	1	64	14	255
2018	Female gender	27	39	18	11	3	2	68	14	218
2017	Male gender	18	41	19	15	5	1	60	21	251
2017	Female gender	22	38	20	14	5	1	60	19	205

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 (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	46	39	7	5	2	0	0	86	7	272
2020	Female gender	54	38	4	3	0	0	0	92	4	249

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 (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	45	36	8	8	2	1	0	82	10	272
2020	Female gender	50	37	5	6	0	1	0	89	6	247

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	39	40	14	4	1	1	1	80	5	271
2020	Female gender	47	38	8	3	0	1	3	88	3	249

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	50	36	8	2	1	1	1	88	3	271
2020	Female gender	59	31	5	2	0	1	2	92	2	248

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 (%)	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	Male gender	77	16	3	0	0	3	0	97	0	269
2020	Female gender	79	18	1	0	0	1	0	99	0	247

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 (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	54	34	7	3	0	2	0	90	3	271
2020	Female gender	57	34	6	2	0	1	0	92	2	247

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	54	30	9	5	2	0	0	84	7	270
2020	Female gender	57	30	7	4	2	0	0	88	6	249

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 (%)	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	Male gender	61	28	5	3	2	1	1	90	5	270
2020	Female gender	64	28	6	1	0	0	0	93	2	249

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	16	55	19	6	2	3	0	73	8	112
2020	Female gender	29	44	15	11	0	0	0	73	11	71
2019	Male gender	19	51	14	3	3	2	8	78	7	111
2019	Female gender	18	54	11	11	5	0	2	73	16	64

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	97	3	113
2020	Female gender	100	0	71

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
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	Male gender	13	38	27	15	6	0	1	51	22	110
2020	Female gender	12	32	27	24	4	0	0	45	28	71

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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	Male gender	5	95	271
2020	Female gender	4	96	250

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	Male gender	7	93	272
2020	Female gender	10	90	250
2019	Male gender	9	91	265
2019	Female gender	11	89	236
2017	Male gender	6	94	250
2017	Female gender	15	85	205
2014	Male gender	7	93	251
2014	Female gender	13	87	197

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?
A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	39	61	18
2020	Female gender	36	64	25

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	68	32	19
2020	Female gender	80	20	25
2019	Male gender	78	22	22
2019	Female gender	81	19	26
2017	Male gender	65	35	17
2017	Female gender	87	13	31
2014	Male gender	78	22	18
2014	Female gender	89	11	24

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
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	Male gender	60	16	17	0	8	0	75	8	13
2020	Female gender	56	24	15	5	0	0	80	5	20
2019	Male gender	60	28	6	6	0	0	88	6	17
2019	Female gender	85	10	0	0	0	5	100	0	20
2017	Male gender	82	18	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2017	Female gender	63	18	12	7	0	0	80	7	27
2014	Male gender	50	22	7	13	7	0	72	21	14
2014	Female gender	72	14	14	0	0	0	86	0	21

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	Male gender	49	34	9	2	1	1	4	88	3	270
2020	Female gender	47	37	6	5	1	1	4	88	6	249

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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	Male gender	11	57	29	2	83	17	272
2020	Female gender	22	63	13	3	74	26	250

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	79	21	33
2020	Female gender	64	36	58

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	22	42	12	19	3	0	3	66	22	33
2020	Female gender	30	26	11	19	8	0	5	59	29	57

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	18	18	12	12	10	3	28	53	31	33
2020	Female gender	19	18	8	9	22	0	24	49	41	57

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	Male gender	61	14	5	2	1	3	14	90	4	272
2020	Female gender	50	12	7	6	4	2	20	79	12	249
2019	Male gender	70	10	8	3	2	0	7	87	5	266
2019	Female gender	51	10	9	6	8	1	15	72	17	231
2018	Male gender	67	7	6	4	3	1	11	85	8	255
2018	Female gender	59	11	6	6	5	1	12	80	13	218

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Space Agency by Question 115. What is your gender?

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 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment