2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Space Agency by Question 83. Are you a supervisor?

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.

Survey Themes

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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 Supervisor 38 49 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 186
2020 Non-supervisor 42 42 7 9 1 0 0 83 10 341

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 Supervisor 62 30 5 2 0 1 0 94 2 186
2020 Non-supervisor 74 20 3 2 0 1 0 95 2 340
2017 Supervisor 59 29 8 4 0 0 1 88 4 154
2017 Non-supervisor 58 31 5 3 1 1 2 91 4 308
2014 Supervisor 55 36 4 4 0 1 1 92 4 134
2014 Non-supervisor 59 29 6 5 0 0 1 88 6 318

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 32 38 15 13 2 0 1 70 15 185
2020 Non-supervisor 29 42 12 12 3 0 1 72 16 341
2019 Supervisor 59 34 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 175
2019 Non-supervisor 49 41 5 4 2 0 0 90 5 334
2017 Supervisor 55 30 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 154
2017 Non-supervisor 50 35 7 5 3 0 0 84 9 308
2014 Supervisor 54 36 2 5 2 0 0 90 8 134
2014 Non-supervisor 51 35 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 319

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 Supervisor 39 47 9 6 0 0 0 86 6 186
2020 Non-supervisor 39 42 10 6 1 0 1 82 7 340
2019 Supervisor 42 41 9 7 1 0 0 83 8 175
2019 Non-supervisor 34 36 14 11 3 0 1 71 14 332
2018 Supervisor 41 40 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 158
2018 Non-supervisor 33 48 8 7 2 0 1 82 10 326
2017 Supervisor 48 36 10 4 1 0 0 84 5 154
2017 Non-supervisor 38 42 9 7 3 0 1 81 10 309
2014 Supervisor 47 40 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 134
2014 Non-supervisor 34 41 13 7 3 1 0 76 11 319

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 43 42 11 2 1 0 1 86 3 184
2020 Non-supervisor 45 36 11 7 1 0 0 81 8 341
2019 Supervisor 62 32 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 173
2019 Non-supervisor 54 35 5 3 1 0 0 90 4 333
2017 Supervisor 64 31 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 154
2017 Non-supervisor 60 34 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 308
2014 Supervisor 56 37 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 134
2014 Non-supervisor 52 35 7 4 0 0 1 89 4 317

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 Supervisor 40 36 10 10 3 0 1 77 14 187
2020 Non-supervisor 48 30 10 6 3 1 2 80 9 339
2019 Supervisor 42 39 9 6 2 0 1 82 9 175
2019 Non-supervisor 48 31 10 6 3 0 2 80 10 336
2018 Supervisor 38 41 13 5 1 0 1 80 6 157
2018 Non-supervisor 44 36 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 325
2017 Supervisor 39 35 12 9 4 0 0 74 13 154
2017 Non-supervisor 47 36 9 4 2 0 2 84 6 309
2014 Supervisor 33 39 16 7 3 1 1 73 11 134
2014 Non-supervisor 37 37 14 6 4 1 2 76 10 319

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 43 42 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 186
2020 Non-supervisor 48 40 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 341
2019 Supervisor 47 40 8 4 1 0 0 86 5 175
2019 Non-supervisor 40 37 15 5 3 1 0 77 8 336
2018 Supervisor 40 46 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 157
2018 Non-supervisor 37 44 11 5 3 0 0 80 8 326
2017 Supervisor 49 35 8 6 1 0 0 84 7 154
2017 Non-supervisor 35 47 9 6 2 0 0 82 9 309
2014 Supervisor 41 44 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 134
2014 Non-supervisor 34 39 14 10 4 0 0 72 14 319

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 34 36 17 11 2 0 1 70 13 186
2020 Non-supervisor 45 34 11 7 2 0 0 79 9 342
2019 Supervisor 25 44 15 13 3 0 0 69 16 175
2019 Non-supervisor 36 36 15 8 5 0 0 71 13 336
2018 Supervisor 22 44 19 11 4 0 0 66 15 156
2018 Non-supervisor 28 39 15 10 6 1 0 68 17 324
2017 Supervisor 29 33 17 14 7 0 0 62 21 154
2017 Non-supervisor 25 46 11 13 5 0 0 71 19 309
2014 Supervisor 23 46 14 12 5 0 0 69 17 134
2014 Non-supervisor 22 38 18 16 6 0 0 60 22 319

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
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 Supervisor 26 54 10 9 0 0 1 81 9 183
2020 Non-supervisor 38 45 10 6 1 0 0 83 6 338
2019 Supervisor 21 52 15 12 1 0 0 73 13 175
2019 Non-supervisor 28 45 13 11 3 0 0 73 14 336
2018 Supervisor 23 48 20 7 2 0 0 71 9 158
2018 Non-supervisor 28 43 16 9 3 0 1 72 13 326
2017 Supervisor 30 44 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 154
2017 Non-supervisor 26 44 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 309

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 52 39 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 186
2020 Non-supervisor 52 39 5 4 1 0 0 91 4 341
2019 Supervisor 45 44 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 174
2019 Non-supervisor 42 41 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 334
2018 Supervisor 51 40 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 157
2018 Non-supervisor 42 43 10 5 1 0 0 85 6 324
2017 Supervisor 54 33 9 3 1 0 0 86 5 153
2017 Non-supervisor 35 43 11 6 4 0 0 78 11 308
2014 Supervisor 45 41 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 134
2014 Non-supervisor 32 43 15 7 1 1 0 76 9 319

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 42 32 15 9 2 0 0 73 11 186
2020 Non-supervisor 45 34 13 4 2 0 0 80 6 339
2019 Supervisor 37 35 17 8 2 0 0 72 11 171
2019 Non-supervisor 33 39 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 336
2018 Supervisor 31 43 16 9 1 0 0 74 10 157
2018 Non-supervisor 31 41 16 7 4 0 0 72 11 324
2017 Supervisor 36 36 15 8 5 0 0 71 13 153
2017 Non-supervisor 31 39 13 11 6 1 0 70 16 309

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 58 34 7 1 0 0 0 92 1 184
2020 Non-supervisor 59 33 5 2 0 0 0 92 2 339
2019 Supervisor 63 31 6 1 0 0 0 94 1 175
2019 Non-supervisor 53 35 9 2 1 0 0 89 3 336
2018 Supervisor 53 41 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 156
2018 Non-supervisor 50 39 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 324
2017 Supervisor 59 34 6 1 1 0 0 92 1 154
2017 Non-supervisor 48 39 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 309
2014 Supervisor 64 30 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 134
2014 Non-supervisor 57 29 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 319

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 Supervisor 39 39 13 6 3 0 0 79 9 186
2020 Non-supervisor 45 37 11 5 1 0 1 83 6 342
2019 Supervisor 34 43 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 175
2019 Non-supervisor 34 44 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 335
2018 Supervisor 39 43 13 4 1 0 0 81 5 156
2018 Non-supervisor 28 42 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 324
2017 Supervisor 40 41 8 7 3 0 1 82 10 154
2017 Non-supervisor 27 46 14 7 5 0 1 74 12 308
2014 Supervisor 30 50 10 4 7 0 0 80 10 134
2014 Non-supervisor 23 44 16 12 5 0 0 67 16 319

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 41 35 9 11 4 0 0 75 15 186
2020 Non-supervisor 47 36 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 341
2019 Supervisor 31 40 15 10 5 0 0 71 15 175
2019 Non-supervisor 39 34 13 10 4 0 0 72 14 336
2018 Supervisor 38 40 11 8 3 0 0 78 10 156
2018 Non-supervisor 32 39 15 10 4 0 0 71 14 323
2017 Supervisor 36 38 11 12 3 0 0 74 15 154
2017 Non-supervisor 39 34 11 10 5 0 0 73 16 309
2014 Supervisor 35 42 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 134
2014 Non-supervisor 28 41 15 11 5 0 0 69 16 319

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 Supervisor 37 42 14 6 2 0 0 79 8 185
2020 Non-supervisor 39 45 9 5 1 0 1 85 6 339
2019 Supervisor 31 42 13 10 3 0 1 73 13 173
2019 Non-supervisor 31 44 13 8 3 1 0 76 11 329
2018 Supervisor 31 40 16 8 3 1 1 72 12 157
2018 Non-supervisor 29 42 15 10 2 0 0 72 12 323
2017 Supervisor 33 38 14 12 3 0 0 71 15 154
2017 Non-supervisor 33 40 12 9 4 1 0 75 14 308
2014 Supervisor 31 39 17 8 4 0 1 71 12 134
2014 Non-supervisor 29 42 16 10 3 0 0 71 13 319

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 44 46 6 4 1 0 0 89 4 187
2020 Non-supervisor 57 33 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 342
2019 Supervisor 48 43 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 174
2019 Non-supervisor 48 39 10 2 1 0 0 86 4 335
2018 Supervisor 46 40 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 156
2018 Non-supervisor 45 41 7 5 1 0 0 86 6 325
2017 Supervisor 51 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 154
2017 Non-supervisor 42 43 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 309
2014 Supervisor 50 37 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 134
2014 Non-supervisor 44 35 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 319

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 11 27 20 27 15 0 0 38 42 187
2020 Non-supervisor 35 32 18 9 6 0 0 67 15 340
2019 Supervisor 19 33 19 16 13 0 0 52 29 176
2019 Non-supervisor 34 38 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 335
2018 Supervisor 10 34 23 22 11 0 0 44 33 157
2018 Non-supervisor 36 34 18 7 3 1 1 71 10 325
2017 Supervisor 14 29 19 23 14 0 0 44 37 154
2017 Non-supervisor 36 39 14 9 2 0 0 76 11 308
2014 Supervisor 15 34 22 21 8 0 0 49 29 134
2014 Non-supervisor 31 42 18 5 3 0 1 73 9 319

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 Supervisor 8 20 44 23 3 1 1 26 29 187
2020 Non-supervisor 6 22 38 24 8 1 1 32 29 341
2019 Supervisor 9 31 42 13 4 0 1 17 41 176
2019 Non-supervisor 4 25 38 21 7 2 2 29 31 334
2018 Supervisor 14 35 36 10 5 0 0 15 49 157
2018 Non-supervisor 7 27 40 17 4 1 3 22 36 327
2017 Supervisor 14 29 45 8 4 0 1 12 43 154
2017 Non-supervisor 9 25 39 19 5 0 3 25 35 305
2014 Supervisor 14 41 31 10 4 0 0 13 55 134
2014 Non-supervisor 11 31 36 16 6 0 1 22 42 318

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 Supervisor 3 16 37 35 6 2 0 42 20 184
2020 Non-supervisor 2 10 22 37 23 4 1 64 13 341
2019 Supervisor 4 19 35 29 12 1 0 42 23 175
2019 Non-supervisor 3 16 30 27 19 3 2 49 20 333
2018 Supervisor 5 23 40 23 8 0 1 31 28 156
2018 Non-supervisor 7 14 31 27 13 4 4 44 22 325
2017 Supervisor 12 22 31 22 9 1 3 33 35 154
2017 Non-supervisor 6 17 36 20 14 3 4 37 25 304
2014 Supervisor 17 32 33 13 4 1 0 17 50 134
2014 Non-supervisor 15 21 32 17 8 2 5 27 39 318

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 Supervisor 30 30 27 10 0 1 1 11 61 186
2020 Non-supervisor 14 27 29 15 10 3 1 26 43 340
2019 Supervisor 34 28 25 9 3 1 1 12 63 176
2019 Non-supervisor 20 29 28 11 7 1 3 20 51 335
2018 Supervisor 26 31 29 12 2 0 1 14 57 157
2018 Non-supervisor 22 34 24 11 3 3 4 15 59 326
2017 Supervisor 29 32 28 8 3 0 1 11 61 154
2017 Non-supervisor 21 33 24 8 7 2 4 16 58 308
2014 Supervisor 43 26 20 8 3 0 0 11 69 134
2014 Non-supervisor 29 29 25 10 4 1 3 14 60 319

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 Supervisor 11 36 36 15 3 0 1 17 47 184
2020 Non-supervisor 4 18 34 25 18 1 1 44 22 340
2019 Supervisor 8 31 38 19 5 0 0 24 39 173
2019 Non-supervisor 4 19 37 24 12 1 2 38 24 334
2018 Supervisor 15 34 39 9 3 0 0 12 48 156
2018 Non-supervisor 6 22 31 32 6 1 3 39 29 324
2017 Supervisor 13 37 30 15 4 0 1 19 51 154
2017 Non-supervisor 7 16 35 24 15 1 3 40 24 307
2014 Supervisor 16 36 32 13 2 0 1 15 53 134
2014 Non-supervisor 5 20 40 22 8 1 3 31 27 318

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 Supervisor 25 33 30 11 2 0 0 13 57 185
2020 Non-supervisor 10 22 24 22 16 2 3 41 34 341
2019 Supervisor 24 32 30 10 4 0 0 14 56 176
2019 Non-supervisor 10 24 27 22 11 3 3 35 36 334
2018 Supervisor 26 35 26 9 2 0 1 12 62 155
2018 Non-supervisor 12 27 29 18 8 3 4 28 42 327
2017 Supervisor 19 42 24 9 4 1 1 14 62 154
2017 Non-supervisor 13 25 25 18 12 1 6 32 41 306
2014 Supervisor 33 39 25 3 1 0 0 4 72 134
2014 Non-supervisor 15 32 27 13 6 1 6 21 50 318

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 Supervisor 9 15 44 26 5 1 0 32 24 186
2020 Non-supervisor 3 16 22 25 25 5 4 54 21 339
2019 Supervisor 8 16 32 32 12 0 0 44 24 175
2019 Non-supervisor 6 14 28 26 20 2 4 49 21 333
2018 Supervisor 7 14 43 22 11 1 1 34 22 153
2018 Non-supervisor 8 11 26 32 11 5 6 48 22 324
2017 Supervisor 5 15 29 30 17 1 4 49 21 154
2017 Non-supervisor 5 15 25 25 19 3 8 50 23 307
2014 Supervisor 5 11 30 37 13 1 3 51 17 134
2014 Non-supervisor 4 12 25 28 20 2 8 54 19 318

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 Supervisor 20 31 34 12 1 1 0 14 52 186
2020 Non-supervisor 8 20 34 18 12 4 2 33 31 340
2019 Supervisor 17 30 36 13 3 1 1 16 48 176
2019 Non-supervisor 11 19 40 15 10 2 3 26 32 334
2018 Supervisor 10 38 36 13 2 1 0 16 48 157
2018 Non-supervisor 14 27 32 15 5 4 3 22 43 327
2017 Supervisor 14 30 38 10 4 1 2 15 45 154
2017 Non-supervisor 14 22 38 13 7 1 4 21 38 308
2014 Supervisor 19 31 38 7 5 0 1 12 50 134
2014 Non-supervisor 14 25 36 14 6 1 4 21 42 318

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 Supervisor 0 12 32 44 12 1 1 56 12 187
2020 Non-supervisor 3 12 37 32 14 1 1 47 15 341
2019 Supervisor 3 13 33 35 15 0 2 50 16 175
2019 Non-supervisor 3 14 33 26 19 1 3 47 18 336
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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 Supervisor 25 37 17 8 6 3 3 66 15 187
2020 Non-supervisor 31 30 14 5 3 10 8 74 9 342
2019 Supervisor 31 38 12 9 5 3 2 73 15 176
2019 Non-supervisor 31 32 14 6 5 8 5 71 12 336
2018 Supervisor 22 41 17 11 2 3 3 68 14 156
2018 Non-supervisor 25 39 14 10 3 7 2 71 14 325
2017 Supervisor 31 35 16 8 5 2 3 69 14 154
2017 Non-supervisor 25 36 11 7 7 7 8 72 16 309
2014 Supervisor 37 38 13 6 4 1 2 77 10 134
2014 Non-supervisor 25 31 18 9 7 5 5 62 18 319

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 Supervisor 54 32 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 185
2020 Non-supervisor 55 33 6 3 2 2 0 89 5 341
2019 Supervisor 54 32 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 175
2019 Non-supervisor 49 31 10 7 2 1 0 81 9 335
2018 Supervisor 52 38 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 156
2018 Non-supervisor 43 35 10 8 4 1 0 79 11 326
2017 Supervisor 54 32 10 3 1 1 0 86 4 154
2017 Non-supervisor 43 38 9 6 4 0 1 82 9 309
2014 Supervisor 57 30 9 3 1 0 0 88 4 134
2014 Non-supervisor 42 32 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 319

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 52 35 7 3 2 0 0 87 6 186
2020 Non-supervisor 68 23 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 336
2019 Supervisor 54 36 6 4 1 0 0 90 4 176
2019 Non-supervisor 53 36 4 3 2 0 0 90 5 336
2018 Supervisor 49 41 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 157
2018 Non-supervisor 49 37 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 326
2017 Supervisor 53 34 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 154
2017 Non-supervisor 48 39 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 309
2014 Supervisor 49 41 7 1 2 0 0 90 3 134
2014 Non-supervisor 46 39 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 319

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 45 41 10 2 1 1 0 87 3 184
2020 Non-supervisor 54 35 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 340
2019 Supervisor 48 37 10 3 1 1 0 85 4 176
2019 Non-supervisor 43 40 11 3 3 1 0 83 6 334
2018 Supervisor 41 47 8 4 0 1 0 88 4 157
2018 Non-supervisor 42 41 11 4 1 1 0 83 5 326

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 Supervisor 58 28 6 2 2 2 2 89 5 187
2020 Non-supervisor 54 22 8 4 3 6 4 84 7 342
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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 Supervisor 61 28 8 1 2 0 1 89 3 187
2020 Non-supervisor 54 30 8 3 1 1 3 88 4 342
2019 Supervisor 58 32 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 176
2019 Non-supervisor 52 25 11 3 3 2 4 81 7 335

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 Supervisor 47 30 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 186
2020 Non-supervisor 54 31 7 4 3 0 1 85 8 341
2019 Supervisor 43 34 11 9 2 1 0 77 12 176
2019 Non-supervisor 47 33 10 6 2 1 1 81 9 335
2018 Supervisor 38 43 11 6 1 0 1 82 7 154
2018 Non-supervisor 43 34 11 7 3 1 1 78 10 326
2017 Supervisor 41 37 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 153
2017 Non-supervisor 39 41 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 309
2014 Supervisor 38 39 10 9 3 1 1 78 12 134
2014 Non-supervisor 35 43 11 8 3 1 0 78 11 319

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 Supervisor 47 25 15 7 4 1 0 73 12 185
2020 Non-supervisor 56 27 11 2 2 1 1 84 4 342

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 Supervisor 53 29 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 187
2020 Non-supervisor 56 27 10 5 1 2 1 85 5 342
2019 Supervisor 46 32 11 10 1 0 0 78 11 176
2019 Non-supervisor 49 33 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 333
2018 Supervisor 44 37 13 5 0 0 1 82 5 152
2018 Non-supervisor 48 34 11 6 2 0 0 82 7 326
2017 Supervisor 48 38 6 5 2 0 2 87 7 154
2017 Non-supervisor 43 41 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 309
2014 Supervisor 39 43 11 4 2 1 1 82 7 134
2014 Non-supervisor 41 38 10 6 4 1 0 79 10 318

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 Supervisor 40 60 187
2020 Non-supervisor 51 49 342

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 Supervisor 65 23 4 1 0 3 3 94 2 187
2020 Non-supervisor 67 18 4 2 0 5 4 94 2 342

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 Supervisor 58 26 7 7 2 1 0 85 9 186
2020 Non-supervisor 63 25 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 342
2019 Supervisor 53 30 12 4 2 0 0 83 5 174
2019 Non-supervisor 57 30 7 3 2 0 0 87 6 334
2018 Supervisor 49 30 13 6 0 0 1 81 6 154
2018 Non-supervisor 53 29 10 3 4 1 0 83 7 326
2017 Supervisor 51 26 13 5 3 0 2 79 8 154
2017 Non-supervisor 52 31 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 309
2014 Supervisor 42 38 13 3 2 1 1 81 5 134
2014 Non-supervisor 48 32 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 319
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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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 34 43 12 9 2 1 0 78 10 187
2020 Non-supervisor 39 38 11 2 2 8 0 83 4 342
2019 Supervisor 21 43 17 9 6 3 0 67 16 172
2019 Non-supervisor 31 32 20 7 2 8 0 68 10 336
2018 Supervisor 24 34 21 13 3 4 0 61 17 158
2018 Non-supervisor 27 34 19 11 3 6 0 66 14 327
2017 Supervisor 27 29 23 13 7 1 0 57 20 154
2017 Non-supervisor 23 37 18 9 4 9 0 66 14 309
2014 Supervisor 27 42 18 6 6 1 0 70 12 134
2014 Non-supervisor 23 40 18 8 3 8 0 68 12 318

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 31 34 20 11 3 1 0 66 15 185
2020 Non-supervisor 37 41 12 5 3 2 0 80 8 341
2019 Supervisor 18 40 19 16 7 0 0 57 23 172
2019 Non-supervisor 30 33 19 12 2 3 0 65 15 335
2018 Supervisor 22 35 19 15 8 1 0 58 23 158
2018 Non-supervisor 22 32 25 15 5 1 0 55 20 325
2017 Supervisor 21 29 23 15 8 3 0 52 24 154
2017 Non-supervisor 18 33 24 13 8 4 0 54 21 309
2014 Supervisor 21 40 23 9 5 1 0 62 14 134
2014 Non-supervisor 16 42 21 13 4 3 0 61 18 318

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 Supervisor 19 37 24 15 4 2 0 57 19 187
2020 Non-supervisor 26 41 15 8 2 7 0 72 12 342
2019 Supervisor 11 37 20 21 9 1 0 49 31 172
2019 Non-supervisor 21 33 20 13 6 8 0 59 20 336
2018 Supervisor 16 33 24 15 9 4 0 51 24 155
2018 Non-supervisor 17 29 25 17 6 6 0 49 24 323
2017 Supervisor 13 25 33 19 9 1 0 38 29 154
2017 Non-supervisor 9 33 27 13 8 9 1 46 23 309
2014 Supervisor 12 37 30 14 6 1 0 50 20 134
2014 Non-supervisor 12 35 26 15 5 8 0 51 21 318

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 19 46 16 13 5 1 0 66 18 185
2020 Non-supervisor 26 39 19 10 3 3 0 67 13 342
2019 Supervisor 14 41 22 18 5 0 0 55 23 172
2019 Non-supervisor 20 34 23 14 6 4 0 56 21 336
2018 Supervisor 16 43 24 14 2 1 0 60 16 158
2018 Non-supervisor 17 33 25 16 4 4 0 52 22 327
2017 Supervisor 22 36 24 12 5 1 0 59 17 153
2017 Non-supervisor 12 46 16 13 8 5 0 62 22 308
2014 Supervisor 19 42 24 11 4 1 0 61 15 134
2014 Non-supervisor 16 37 25 14 5 3 0 55 20 318

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 Supervisor 66 29 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 187
2020 Non-supervisor 65 25 5 2 0 2 0 93 2 341
2019 Supervisor 65 26 8 1 0 0 1 92 1 176
2019 Non-supervisor 65 22 6 1 1 4 0 91 2 335
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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 Supervisor 21 56 12 9 2 0 0 78 11 187
2020 Non-supervisor 37 47 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 342
2019 Supervisor 25 48 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 176
2019 Non-supervisor 32 45 13 8 1 0 0 78 9 336
2018 Supervisor 20 48 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 158
2018 Non-supervisor 22 40 21 11 5 1 0 62 16 324
2017 Supervisor 22 40 19 11 8 0 0 62 19 153
2017 Non-supervisor 22 44 13 13 6 2 0 68 19 308
2014 Supervisor 23 44 20 11 3 0 0 67 14 134
2014 Non-supervisor 25 45 16 8 3 1 1 72 12 318

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 12 44 25 15 4 0 0 56 19 186
2020 Non-supervisor 24 43 18 8 3 3 0 70 11 340
2019 Supervisor 9 42 23 19 4 2 0 52 24 175
2019 Non-supervisor 19 34 25 15 2 4 0 56 19 334

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 Supervisor 33 41 11 8 5 0 2 75 13 186
2020 Non-supervisor 33 38 12 9 3 2 2 74 13 340
2019 Supervisor 29 46 11 9 2 1 1 77 12 175
2019 Non-supervisor 26 41 15 8 5 3 3 71 14 336
2018 Supervisor 40 36 14 6 2 1 1 78 8 158
2018 Non-supervisor 24 45 14 10 3 2 1 72 13 326
2017 Supervisor 44 38 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 153
2017 Non-supervisor 28 44 14 9 2 3 1 74 11 309
2014 Supervisor 42 44 12 1 1 0 0 86 2 134
2014 Non-supervisor 37 44 8 7 2 2 0 82 9 318

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 30 42 15 11 2 0 0 72 13 186
2020 Non-supervisor 38 44 13 2 2 2 0 83 4 340
2019 Supervisor 29 43 18 7 3 1 0 72 10 176
2019 Non-supervisor 36 35 21 5 2 2 0 72 7 334
2018 Supervisor 31 45 15 4 4 1 0 76 9 157
2018 Non-supervisor 27 44 22 6 1 1 0 71 7 324

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 Supervisor 18 29 18 17 8 7 2 53 27 186
2020 Non-supervisor 23 26 19 11 7 12 3 57 21 340
2019 Supervisor 19 28 22 11 13 5 2 50 26 176
2019 Non-supervisor 18 25 18 13 10 12 4 51 27 336
2018 Supervisor 16 25 24 14 10 7 5 46 26 158
2018 Non-supervisor 14 26 23 14 9 13 1 46 27 326
2017 Supervisor 16 29 17 16 11 6 5 51 30 153
2017 Non-supervisor 16 21 19 16 11 12 4 44 33 308
2014 Supervisor 15 31 27 10 9 7 1 50 21 134
2014 Non-supervisor 16 26 16 18 13 10 2 48 35 318

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 Supervisor 20 40 22 11 7 1 0 60 18 185
2020 Non-supervisor 29 41 12 10 4 4 0 72 15 340
2019 Supervisor 15 40 19 19 6 1 0 56 25 176
2019 Non-supervisor 25 32 19 12 10 2 0 58 23 335
2018 Supervisor 21 46 18 12 3 1 0 67 15 156
2018 Non-supervisor 21 37 20 12 8 3 0 60 20 326
2017 Supervisor 31 38 19 8 4 1 0 69 12 153
2017 Non-supervisor 25 41 12 10 7 3 2 69 18 308
2014 Supervisor 34 42 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 134
2014 Non-supervisor 20 37 21 11 8 3 1 59 19 318

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 Supervisor 14 23 18 22 19 1 3 39 43 187
2020 Non-supervisor 16 28 15 17 13 3 7 49 33 339
2019 Supervisor 9 28 20 22 19 1 1 38 41 175
2019 Non-supervisor 12 27 15 18 20 3 5 42 42 336
2018 Supervisor 12 21 25 22 17 0 2 34 40 154
2018 Non-supervisor 11 23 18 24 19 4 1 36 45 325
2017 Supervisor 15 22 17 28 14 1 3 38 44 152
2017 Non-supervisor 11 17 18 22 24 2 6 31 50 309
2014 Supervisor 10 28 19 21 18 1 4 39 41 134
2014 Non-supervisor 6 16 16 27 30 2 3 23 60 318

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 Supervisor 48 30 12 3 4 0 2 80 8 187
2020 Non-supervisor 52 22 15 5 2 0 4 77 8 341
2019 Supervisor 49 24 16 5 3 1 3 76 8 175
2019 Non-supervisor 56 21 11 3 2 1 6 82 6 336

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 Supervisor 55 26 11 5 2 0 1 82 7 187
2020 Non-supervisor 56 20 12 5 3 0 4 79 9 341
2019 Supervisor 58 23 9 5 2 0 2 83 8 176
2019 Non-supervisor 48 22 14 6 2 3 6 75 10 336

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 Supervisor 73 12 4 6 3 2 2 87 9 187
2020 Non-supervisor 75 8 6 2 3 1 5 89 6 340
2019 Supervisor 77 9 7 2 3 1 2 89 5 175
2019 Non-supervisor 71 8 7 2 3 3 6 86 6 333

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 83 8 3 0 0 2 4 97 0 186
2020 Non-supervisor 75 12 3 1 1 0 9 96 2 339
2019 Supervisor 86 3 1 0 0 2 8 99 0 172
2019 Non-supervisor 81 4 1 1 1 1 10 97 2 335

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 Supervisor 18 52 19 9 3 0 0 70 11 187
2020 Non-supervisor 31 47 13 4 1 3 0 80 6 340
2019 Supervisor 17 53 17 9 2 1 0 71 12 176
2019 Non-supervisor 20 39 25 11 2 3 0 60 13 336
2018 Supervisor 22 50 20 5 2 2 0 73 7 158
2018 Non-supervisor 16 35 29 11 4 5 0 53 16 325
2017 Supervisor 24 38 22 9 5 2 0 63 14 154
2017 Non-supervisor 15 43 22 9 6 4 1 62 15 308

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 34 45 13 7 2 0 0 79 9 185
2020 Non-supervisor 43 41 9 3 2 1 0 85 5 339
2019 Supervisor 41 39 11 8 2 0 0 80 9 176
2019 Non-supervisor 36 45 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 333
2018 Supervisor 42 42 9 3 3 2 0 85 6 156
2018 Non-supervisor 39 46 9 3 2 1 0 86 6 326
2017 Supervisor 43 42 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 154
2017 Non-supervisor 39 41 13 2 3 2 0 82 5 309
2014 Supervisor 45 43 7 1 3 1 0 88 4 134
2014 Non-supervisor 42 39 11 5 2 2 0 83 7 318

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 Supervisor 40 48 6 3 2 2 0 89 5 185
2020 Non-supervisor 46 36 8 4 2 5 0 86 6 341
2019 Supervisor 45 41 8 4 1 1 0 87 5 174
2019 Non-supervisor 48 38 8 3 1 2 0 87 5 335
2018 Supervisor 45 42 9 1 1 1 0 88 3 155
2018 Non-supervisor 42 43 11 2 2 1 0 85 4 325
2017 Supervisor 46 41 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 153
2017 Non-supervisor 39 43 9 2 2 4 1 87 4 309
2014 Supervisor 47 37 12 3 1 0 0 84 4 134
2014 Non-supervisor 42 37 13 2 1 4 0 83 4 318

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 Supervisor 33 42 15 4 2 4 0 78 7 187
2020 Non-supervisor 39 32 11 5 2 10 0 80 8 341

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 Supervisor 47 35 6 6 3 1 2 84 10 187
2020 Non-supervisor 45 35 7 3 3 4 3 86 7 341

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 52 38 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 187
2020 Non-supervisor 65 28 5 1 1 0 0 93 3 341
2019 Supervisor 53 33 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 175
2019 Non-supervisor 55 33 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 336
2018 Supervisor 51 42 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 155
2018 Non-supervisor 47 43 7 3 1 0 0 90 3 326
2017 Supervisor 49 35 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 154
2017 Non-supervisor 48 41 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 309
2014 Supervisor 52 39 5 1 2 0 0 91 4 132
2014 Non-supervisor 49 36 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 318

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 46 35 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 186
2020 Non-supervisor 60 27 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 341
2019 Supervisor 44 33 16 6 1 0 0 77 7 175
2019 Non-supervisor 49 30 14 5 2 0 0 80 6 335
2018 Supervisor 37 39 18 4 1 0 0 76 6 155
2018 Non-supervisor 40 35 15 8 2 0 0 76 10 324
2017 Supervisor 40 36 14 7 4 0 0 76 10 154
2017 Non-supervisor 40 31 19 6 4 1 0 71 9 308
2014 Supervisor 38 38 18 4 2 0 0 76 6 134
2014 Non-supervisor 37 38 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 318

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 42 40 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 185
2020 Non-supervisor 56 33 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 340
2019 Supervisor 43 33 14 8 2 0 0 75 10 175
2019 Non-supervisor 45 35 12 5 2 0 0 80 7 335
2018 Supervisor 34 45 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 156
2018 Non-supervisor 39 36 15 6 3 0 0 75 9 324
2017 Supervisor 35 39 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 154
2017 Non-supervisor 36 36 17 7 3 1 0 72 11 309
2014 Supervisor 36 41 15 6 3 0 0 77 9 134
2014 Non-supervisor 33 41 14 8 3 0 0 75 12 318

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 Supervisor 48 24 16 7 3 1 1 73 10 187
2020 Non-supervisor 57 23 13 4 1 3 0 82 5 341
2019 Supervisor 45 30 13 8 3 1 0 75 11 176
2019 Non-supervisor 45 27 15 7 2 3 1 75 10 335
2018 Supervisor 45 20 23 9 2 1 1 65 11 156
2018 Non-supervisor 41 27 17 8 5 2 0 70 13 326
2017 Supervisor 43 27 17 7 5 1 0 71 12 154
2017 Non-supervisor 39 27 17 6 6 2 2 70 13 309
2014 Supervisor 42 29 20 5 2 3 0 73 7 134
2014 Non-supervisor 40 29 12 11 4 4 1 72 15 318
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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 Supervisor 26 38 36 187
2020 Non-supervisor 24 44 32 342
2019 Supervisor 21 46 33 176
2019 Non-supervisor 26 42 32 335
2018 Supervisor 22 40 38 158
2018 Non-supervisor 22 51 27 326
2017 Supervisor 19 56 25 153
2017 Non-supervisor 25 44 31 307
2014 Supervisor 13 52 35 134
2014 Non-supervisor 18 46 36 318

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 Supervisor 20 46 29 2 0 2 49
2020 Non-supervisor 11 36 23 4 21 5 78
2019 Supervisor 19 44 29 6 2 0 37
2019 Non-supervisor 15 28 17 3 29 7 84
2018 Supervisor 32 31 30 6 0 0 35
2018 Non-supervisor 11 34 36 7 6 5 74
2017 Supervisor 18 27 40 11 0 4 29
2017 Non-supervisor 14 29 30 12 10 4 73
2014 Supervisor 28 29 21 22 9999 0 18
2014 Non-supervisor 16 29 34 14 9999 8 56
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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 Supervisor 11 89 186
2020 Non-supervisor 6 94 341
2019 Supervisor 11 89 176
2019 Non-supervisor 8 92 336
2018 Supervisor 10 90 158
2018 Non-supervisor 12 88 326

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 45 55 20
2020 Non-supervisor 57 43 21
2019 Supervisor 34 66 19
2019 Non-supervisor 52 48 28
2018 Supervisor 54 46 17
2018 Non-supervisor 48 52 40

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 63 37 20
2020 Non-supervisor 67 33 21
2019 Supervisor 68 32 19
2019 Non-supervisor 58 42 28
2018 Supervisor 51 49 17
2018 Non-supervisor 50 50 40

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 Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 0 100 20
2020 Non-supervisor 0 100 21
2019 Supervisor 0 100 19
2019 Non-supervisor 0 100 28
2018 Supervisor 0 100 17
2018 Non-supervisor 0 100 40

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 Supervisor 0 100 17
2018 Non-supervisor 0 100 40

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 0 100 20
2020 Non-supervisor 0 100 21

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 51 49 20
2020 Non-supervisor 23 77 21
2019 Supervisor 36 64 19
2019 Non-supervisor 44 56 28
2018 Supervisor 37 63 17
2018 Non-supervisor 36 64 40

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 55 45 20
2020 Non-supervisor 47 53 21
2019 Supervisor 50 50 19
2019 Non-supervisor 37 63 28
2018 Supervisor 51 49 17
2018 Non-supervisor 41 59 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 69 31 20
2020 Non-supervisor 62 38 21
2019 Supervisor 68 32 19
2019 Non-supervisor 62 38 28
2018 Supervisor 36 64 17
2018 Non-supervisor 49 51 40

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 45 55 20
2020 Non-supervisor 47 53 21
2019 Supervisor 38 62 19
2019 Non-supervisor 39 61 28
2018 Supervisor 43 57 17
2018 Non-supervisor 32 68 40

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 Supervisor 49 51 20
2020 Non-supervisor 39 61 21
2019 Supervisor 44 56 19
2019 Non-supervisor 39 61 28
2018 Supervisor 42 58 17
2018 Non-supervisor 28 72 40

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 67 33 20
2020 Non-supervisor 66 34 21
2019 Supervisor 46 54 19
2019 Non-supervisor 62 38 28
2018 Supervisor 42 58 17
2018 Non-supervisor 53 47 40

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 36 64 20
2020 Non-supervisor 32 68 21
2019 Supervisor 37 63 19
2019 Non-supervisor 32 68 28

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 0 100 20
2020 Non-supervisor 0 100 21
2019 Supervisor 0 100 19
2019 Non-supervisor 0 100 28
2018 Supervisor 0 100 17
2018 Non-supervisor 0 100 40

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 50 50 20
2020 Non-supervisor 49 51 21
2019 Supervisor 46 54 19
2019 Non-supervisor 57 43 28
2018 Supervisor 34 66 17
2018 Non-supervisor 29 71 40

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Supervisor 31 69 17
2018 Non-supervisor 12 88 40

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 Supervisor 51 49 20
2020 Non-supervisor 46 54 21
2019 Supervisor 73 27 19
2019 Non-supervisor 68 32 28
2018 Supervisor 67 33 17
2018 Non-supervisor 62 38 40

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 Supervisor 50 50 20
2020 Non-supervisor 33 67 21
2019 Supervisor 27 73 19
2019 Non-supervisor 18 82 28

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 25 75 20
2020 Non-supervisor 43 57 21

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Supervisor 0 100 16
2018 Non-supervisor 20 80 38

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 Supervisor 65 35 16
2018 Non-supervisor 45 55 38

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 Supervisor 0 100 16
2018 Non-supervisor 0 100 38

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 Supervisor 52 48 16
2018 Non-supervisor 37 63 38

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 Supervisor 18 19 16 8 6 27 6 55 21 186
2020 Non-supervisor 19 14 15 5 3 36 8 58 15 342
2019 Supervisor 19 19 16 10 3 27 6 57 19 175
2019 Non-supervisor 12 14 17 8 4 33 12 48 21 336
2018 Supervisor 18 19 16 8 4 29 5 57 18 156
2018 Non-supervisor 13 15 22 4 5 37 4 47 16 325
2017 Supervisor 19 26 12 7 4 25 7 66 16 154
2017 Non-supervisor 11 12 13 6 6 41 11 48 25 308
2014 Supervisor 19 23 20 7 4 23 4 58 15 134
2014 Non-supervisor 14 17 15 9 5 34 6 51 23 316

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 Supervisor 36 33 16 5 4 5 1 73 9 186
2020 Non-supervisor 39 32 11 5 2 11 1 80 8 342
2019 Supervisor 33 37 20 6 0 3 0 73 7 176
2019 Non-supervisor 32 34 16 5 3 9 1 74 8 335
2018 Supervisor 34 35 15 7 2 7 0 74 10 158
2018 Non-supervisor 28 38 15 7 2 8 1 73 10 323
2017 Supervisor 34 36 18 7 2 3 0 72 9 154
2017 Non-supervisor 26 41 13 5 3 12 1 76 9 308
2014 Supervisor 35 45 13 3 3 1 0 81 6 134
2014 Non-supervisor 33 39 12 6 3 7 0 78 9 316
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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 Supervisor 5 95 184
2020 Non-supervisor 5 95 342
2019 Supervisor 5 95 176
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 335
2018 Supervisor 4 96 158
2018 Non-supervisor 5 95 327

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 Supervisor 20 21 14 4 4 33 4 66 13 185
2020 Non-supervisor 22 15 14 2 3 38 7 67 8 341
2019 Supervisor 22 21 14 2 2 31 6 70 7 175
2019 Non-supervisor 13 14 18 4 3 38 10 53 13 334
2018 Supervisor 21 19 12 3 3 37 5 69 10 158
2018 Non-supervisor 14 15 19 2 2 43 4 56 7 327
2017 Supervisor 23 18 19 2 4 29 5 62 9 153
2017 Non-supervisor 12 12 16 2 2 47 10 55 9 309
2014 Supervisor 19 22 20 1 2 31 4 65 5 134
2014 Non-supervisor 14 13 12 3 2 48 8 61 11 315

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 Supervisor 38 33 13 6 3 7 1 77 10 186
2020 Non-supervisor 40 34 11 2 2 11 0 83 5 340
2019 Supervisor 37 37 13 3 2 8 0 80 6 176
2019 Non-supervisor 33 35 13 3 2 12 1 79 6 335
2018 Supervisor 36 33 15 3 3 10 1 77 7 158
2018 Non-supervisor 29 38 18 3 1 10 1 75 5 325
2017 Supervisor 40 32 18 3 3 4 0 76 6 154
2017 Non-supervisor 31 38 11 2 1 15 2 83 4 308
2014 Supervisor 37 37 16 2 1 7 0 80 3 134
2014 Non-supervisor 27 34 13 4 1 19 2 78 6 315
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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 Supervisor 42 31 12 9 5 0 1 74 14 186
2020 Non-supervisor 46 24 14 8 5 0 2 72 13 342

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 Supervisor 60 25 8 6 1 0 0 86 6 184
2020 Non-supervisor 51 29 10 5 3 0 1 82 8 337
2019 Supervisor 51 25 15 5 3 1 1 77 9 176
2019 Non-supervisor 45 28 11 7 7 0 2 75 14 333
2018 Supervisor 54 27 13 4 2 0 2 82 5 158
2018 Non-supervisor 39 30 15 7 6 1 3 71 14 326
2017 Supervisor 56 25 10 7 1 0 1 82 8 152
2017 Non-supervisor 42 24 14 8 6 2 4 70 15 308

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 Supervisor 6 15 25 25 29 0 0 21 55 187
2020 Non-supervisor 17 24 28 18 12 0 0 41 30 341
2019 Supervisor 9 15 31 26 19 0 0 24 45 176
2019 Non-supervisor 20 27 26 16 9 0 1 48 25 334
2018 Supervisor 5 19 29 23 24 0 0 24 47 158
2018 Non-supervisor 14 29 32 14 9 0 1 44 23 325
2017 Supervisor 7 17 24 28 22 0 1 24 51 152
2017 Non-supervisor 14 29 27 17 11 0 2 44 28 309

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 7 22 31 25 15 0 1 29 40 185
2020 Non-supervisor 29 27 26 10 7 0 1 56 17 342
2019 Supervisor 11 28 27 23 11 0 0 39 34 176
2019 Non-supervisor 27 33 22 11 5 0 2 61 17 333
2018 Supervisor 7 21 35 23 14 0 0 28 37 155
2018 Non-supervisor 21 33 28 10 6 0 2 55 16 325
2017 Supervisor 7 23 27 30 13 0 0 30 43 152
2017 Non-supervisor 22 27 26 14 7 0 3 51 22 307

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 Supervisor 7 17 26 22 27 0 1 24 49 186
2020 Non-supervisor 20 27 25 15 11 1 1 48 27 339
2019 Supervisor 9 20 30 22 19 0 0 29 41 174
2019 Non-supervisor 24 24 21 18 10 0 2 49 30 333
2018 Supervisor 4 24 32 22 18 0 0 28 40 155
2018 Non-supervisor 18 26 25 15 11 1 2 46 27 324
2017 Supervisor 7 16 29 31 16 0 1 23 48 153
2017 Non-supervisor 18 23 27 15 12 0 4 43 29 309

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 Supervisor 18 24 25 17 15 0 1 43 32 187
2020 Non-supervisor 41 26 18 7 5 0 3 69 12 338
2019 Supervisor 27 27 26 13 6 0 1 55 19 175
2019 Non-supervisor 46 27 14 5 3 0 4 77 8 333
2018 Supervisor 16 31 25 20 7 0 1 48 27 158
2018 Non-supervisor 41 28 17 5 3 1 6 74 8 324
2017 Supervisor 18 34 25 16 7 0 1 52 23 153
2017 Non-supervisor 35 31 17 5 4 0 9 72 9 309

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 Supervisor 21 27 23 16 12 0 1 49 28 187
2020 Non-supervisor 30 28 20 13 8 0 1 58 21 339
2019 Supervisor 21 32 26 16 4 0 0 53 20 174
2019 Non-supervisor 40 24 20 8 6 0 2 66 14 334
2018 Supervisor 18 34 20 19 10 0 0 52 29 158
2018 Non-supervisor 28 34 22 9 6 1 1 63 15 322
2017 Supervisor 20 36 27 12 6 0 0 55 18 152
2017 Non-supervisor 29 28 29 8 5 0 1 58 13 309

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 Supervisor 28 34 19 10 6 0 3 63 17 186
2020 Non-supervisor 37 22 15 13 8 0 5 62 22 340

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 Supervisor 31 30 23 12 5 0 0 60 17 186
2020 Non-supervisor 39 35 14 8 3 1 1 75 10 337
2019 Supervisor 18 33 30 13 5 1 1 51 18 175
2019 Non-supervisor 27 38 20 10 3 1 1 66 14 334
2018 Supervisor 18 36 25 16 4 0 0 54 21 157
2018 Non-supervisor 25 34 23 11 4 1 2 61 15 323
2017 Supervisor 22 30 27 16 5 1 0 52 21 152
2017 Non-supervisor 24 32 24 12 5 1 2 57 18 308

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 Supervisor 21 35 23 14 7 0 0 56 21 186
2020 Non-supervisor 28 38 19 12 2 1 1 67 14 340
2019 Supervisor 13 34 26 20 7 0 0 47 27 175
2019 Non-supervisor 25 34 29 7 4 1 1 59 11 334
2018 Supervisor 11 26 31 24 8 0 0 37 32 157
2018 Non-supervisor 21 33 30 10 5 0 2 55 14 321
2017 Supervisor 7 30 29 22 11 1 0 38 33 153
2017 Non-supervisor 20 35 20 15 9 0 2 56 24 309

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 Supervisor 25 35 23 12 4 0 1 60 16 186
2020 Non-supervisor 32 42 16 8 2 0 0 74 11 339
2019 Supervisor 21 35 24 12 8 0 0 56 19 176
2019 Non-supervisor 28 33 21 11 5 1 2 62 17 333
2018 Supervisor 15 37 27 15 6 0 0 52 21 155
2018 Non-supervisor 26 34 22 9 6 1 2 62 16 322
2017 Supervisor 18 27 31 17 7 0 1 45 24 153
2017 Non-supervisor 24 35 22 10 7 0 2 60 17 309

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 44 24 17 10 4 0 1 69 14 185
2020 Non-supervisor 53 26 12 6 3 1 1 80 9 337
2019 Supervisor 39 28 17 9 7 0 0 67 16 173
2019 Non-supervisor 41 30 14 8 6 0 1 72 13 335

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 Supervisor 27 33 23 12 5 0 0 61 16 187
2020 Non-supervisor 26 27 25 15 6 0 0 54 21 342

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 Supervisor 17 29 24 20 10 0 0 46 30 187
2020 Non-supervisor 32 32 23 9 4 0 0 64 13 342
2019 Supervisor 28 30 21 13 8 1 0 58 21 174
2019 Non-supervisor 37 29 18 9 4 1 2 67 14 332
2018 Supervisor 17 25 29 18 10 0 0 43 28 155
2018 Non-supervisor 31 37 19 7 4 0 2 69 11 320
2017 Supervisor 22 28 20 18 10 1 2 51 28 153
2017 Non-supervisor 29 32 22 8 4 1 4 64 13 309

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 45 34 17 3 0 0 1 79 3 186
2020 Non-supervisor 45 27 17 7 3 0 1 73 10 338
2019 Supervisor 72 18 8 1 1 0 0 89 2 171
2019 Non-supervisor 66 21 7 2 2 0 1 89 4 334
2018 Supervisor 67 25 3 1 4 0 1 92 5 155
2018 Non-supervisor 65 21 7 4 1 0 2 88 5 319
2017 Supervisor 75 18 4 2 0 0 1 94 2 153
2017 Non-supervisor 64 22 9 2 2 0 1 87 4 309

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 Supervisor 30 36 25 8 1 0 0 66 9 186
2020 Non-supervisor 28 38 21 8 5 0 1 66 13 338

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 77 15 3 1 1 0 3 95 2 185
2020 Non-supervisor 69 17 6 1 1 1 7 92 2 340
2019 Supervisor 84 7 2 0 0 1 6 98 0 174
2019 Non-supervisor 80 10 2 1 1 0 7 96 2 333
2018 Supervisor 89 8 1 1 0 0 1 98 1 157
2018 Non-supervisor 75 12 4 2 0 1 6 94 2 322

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 Supervisor 84 4 5 2 4 0 1 89 6 185
2020 Non-supervisor 79 9 3 2 2 0 5 93 4 337
2019 Supervisor 70 14 6 5 2 1 2 86 8 175
2019 Non-supervisor 72 11 7 2 4 0 3 87 7 335
2018 Supervisor 77 11 7 1 3 0 1 89 4 155
2018 Non-supervisor 72 11 6 3 3 0 5 87 7 322
2017 Supervisor 77 11 3 3 3 1 1 90 7 154
2017 Non-supervisor 70 12 6 3 4 0 5 86 7 307

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 61 22 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 186
2020 Non-supervisor 69 17 7 2 1 0 4 90 3 340
2019 Supervisor 49 25 18 5 2 0 1 74 7 172
2019 Non-supervisor 63 20 9 3 2 0 3 85 5 334
2018 Supervisor 57 23 12 5 3 0 1 81 8 156
2018 Non-supervisor 60 24 8 3 2 0 2 86 6 324
2017 Supervisor 53 33 8 2 3 0 2 87 5 153
2017 Non-supervisor 56 22 11 6 2 0 3 81 7 308

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 64 18 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 184
2020 Non-supervisor 77 10 5 2 3 0 4 91 5 339
2019 Supervisor 58 18 12 7 3 0 1 77 11 173
2019 Non-supervisor 70 15 6 2 4 0 2 87 6 333
2018 Supervisor 62 15 14 6 3 0 1 77 9 156
2018 Non-supervisor 65 16 7 6 4 0 2 83 10 322
2017 Supervisor 60 17 10 5 6 0 2 79 11 154
2017 Non-supervisor 63 17 7 6 3 1 3 83 10 308

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 Supervisor 61 22 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 186
2020 Non-supervisor 70 4 1 0 0 0 24 98 1 339
2019 Supervisor 54 27 13 3 2 0 1 82 6 174
2019 Non-supervisor 65 3 1 0 0 1 31 99 0 334
2018 Supervisor 48 32 12 6 1 0 0 81 7 156
2018 Non-supervisor 58 4 1 1 0 0 36 98 1 325
2017 Supervisor 55 26 15 1 1 0 2 83 2 153
2017 Non-supervisor 58 4 1 2 0 1 34 95 3 308

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 Supervisor 77 15 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 187
2020 Non-supervisor 80 12 2 1 0 0 5 96 1 340
2019 Supervisor 78 15 4 3 0 0 1 94 3 173
2019 Non-supervisor 80 9 3 1 1 0 6 95 1 333
2018 Supervisor 76 13 5 2 2 0 3 92 4 156
2018 Non-supervisor 70 14 5 0 1 0 10 94 1 323
2017 Supervisor 70 19 6 3 1 0 2 91 3 153
2017 Non-supervisor 71 11 4 3 0 1 9 91 4 307

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 Supervisor 87 8 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 187
2020 Non-supervisor 72 13 9 2 2 0 3 87 4 340
2019 Supervisor 85 7 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 175
2019 Non-supervisor 76 10 4 3 3 0 4 89 7 334
2018 Supervisor 88 6 4 1 0 0 1 95 1 156
2018 Non-supervisor 69 13 5 3 3 0 7 88 7 326
2017 Supervisor 82 10 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 154
2017 Non-supervisor 67 12 7 4 5 0 5 83 10 309

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 53 30 14 1 1 0 0 83 2 187
2020 Non-supervisor 47 28 14 5 3 0 2 77 9 340
2019 Supervisor 65 20 12 1 2 0 1 86 3 173
2019 Non-supervisor 58 21 12 3 2 0 4 82 6 335
2018 Supervisor 62 25 8 2 1 0 1 88 3 156
2018 Non-supervisor 52 27 11 5 2 0 3 82 7 325
2017 Supervisor 62 25 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 153
2017 Non-supervisor 50 28 15 3 1 0 3 80 5 309

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 Supervisor 26 47 24 2 1 0 0 73 3 186
2020 Non-supervisor 26 41 24 5 3 0 0 68 8 341

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 5 28 33 26 8 0 0 33 34 187
2020 Non-supervisor 13 35 36 11 5 0 0 48 16 341
2019 Supervisor 9 28 38 22 3 0 0 37 25 175
2019 Non-supervisor 18 34 32 11 4 0 0 53 14 336
2018 Supervisor 7 19 43 26 6 0 0 26 31 157
2018 Non-supervisor 13 34 40 10 3 0 0 46 13 326
2017 Supervisor 4 18 44 24 10 0 0 21 34 154
2017 Non-supervisor 13 29 38 16 5 0 0 41 20 309

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 14 26 37 18 5 0 0 23 40 186
2020 Non-supervisor 6 18 38 25 13 0 0 38 24 340
2019 Supervisor 7 22 42 21 8 0 0 29 29 176
2019 Non-supervisor 7 17 36 23 18 0 0 41 23 336
2018 Supervisor 10 20 43 20 6 0 0 27 30 158
2018 Non-supervisor 3 16 42 31 8 0 0 39 20 323
2017 Supervisor 6 23 43 18 10 0 0 28 29 154
2017 Non-supervisor 4 18 38 24 15 0 1 39 23 309

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 Supervisor 50 38 9 2 1 1 0 88 3 187
2020 Non-supervisor 48 44 4 2 1 1 0 93 3 340
2019 Supervisor 36 49 12 1 0 1 1 86 1 175
2019 Non-supervisor 35 42 15 4 2 2 0 79 6 332
2018 Supervisor 35 48 11 4 1 1 0 84 5 157
2018 Non-supervisor 30 47 13 5 1 4 0 80 6 327
2017 Supervisor 28 53 11 5 1 3 0 83 6 154
2017 Non-supervisor 29 43 15 7 1 4 1 76 8 308

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 Supervisor 32 41 17 5 3 2 0 74 8 186
2020 Non-supervisor 40 41 9 5 2 3 0 84 7 339

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 Supervisor 40 33 10 10 7 0 0 73 17 187
2020 Non-supervisor 43 33 11 8 4 1 0 76 13 338

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 Supervisor 47 32 10 6 4 1 1 80 10 185
2020 Non-supervisor 53 34 7 2 1 2 0 89 3 340

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 29 35 19 10 4 2 0 66 15 186
2020 Non-supervisor 41 42 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 339
2019 Supervisor 26 41 21 9 2 0 0 68 11 175
2019 Non-supervisor 29 40 16 10 3 1 0 70 13 336
2018 Supervisor 18 40 24 13 5 1 0 59 17 157
2018 Non-supervisor 25 41 19 10 3 2 0 68 13 326
2017 Supervisor 16 44 18 16 6 1 0 60 22 154
2017 Non-supervisor 21 38 21 14 5 1 0 60 19 308

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 Supervisor 47 40 8 3 2 0 0 87 6 187
2020 Non-supervisor 51 38 4 5 1 1 0 90 6 340

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 Supervisor 45 39 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 187
2020 Non-supervisor 48 36 6 7 1 2 0 85 9 338

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 Supervisor 39 43 12 3 1 0 1 83 5 187
2020 Non-supervisor 43 38 11 4 1 1 2 84 4 339

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 Supervisor 51 34 9 2 1 1 2 88 3 187
2020 Non-supervisor 55 34 6 2 1 1 2 91 3 338

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 Supervisor 76 19 3 0 0 2 0 97 0 184
2020 Non-supervisor 79 17 2 0 0 2 0 98 0 338

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 Supervisor 58 30 9 2 0 1 0 89 2 187
2020 Non-supervisor 53 36 6 2 0 2 0 91 3 337

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 Supervisor 53 27 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 186
2020 Non-supervisor 55 32 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 339

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 Supervisor 59 29 6 4 1 1 1 89 5 187
2020 Non-supervisor 63 28 5 1 1 1 0 92 2 338

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 Supervisor 21 51 17 8 1 2 0 73 9 186
2019 Supervisor 19 52 13 6 3 1 6 76 10 175

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 Supervisor 98 2 187

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 Supervisor 12 36 27 19 6 0 1 48 25 184
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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 Supervisor 5 95 187
2020 Non-supervisor 4 96 340

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 Supervisor 9 91 187
2020 Non-supervisor 8 92 341
2019 Supervisor 7 93 174
2019 Non-supervisor 11 89 336
2017 Supervisor 6 94 154
2017 Non-supervisor 12 88 307
2014 Supervisor 8 92 134
2014 Non-supervisor 10 90 315

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 Supervisor 32 68 15
2020 Non-supervisor 40 60 28

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 68 32 16
2020 Non-supervisor 78 22 28
2019 Supervisor 75 25 12
2019 Non-supervisor 82 18 37
2017 Supervisor 80 20 10
2017 Non-supervisor 80 20 40
2014 Supervisor 50 50 10
2014 Non-supervisor 94 6 32

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 55 19 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2020 Non-supervisor 59 22 15 0 5 0 0 81 5 22
2017 Non-supervisor 75 15 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 32
2014 Non-supervisor 63 17 13 3 3 0 0 80 7 30

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Supervisor 44 40 7 4 1 1 4 88 5 186
2020 Non-supervisor 49 33 8 4 1 1 4 87 4 339
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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 Supervisor 15 63 21 0 81 19 187
2020 Non-supervisor 18 58 20 4 77 23 341

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 Supervisor 75 25 28
2020 Non-supervisor 66 34 65

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 Supervisor 15 45 11 21 4 0 4 62 26 28
2020 Non-supervisor 33 25 11 18 9 0 5 61 28 64

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 Supervisor 28 25 7 7 15 0 18 65 27 28
2020 Non-supervisor 14 14 10 11 18 1 31 42 43 64

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 Supervisor 63 16 7 4 2 1 8 86 6 187
2020 Non-supervisor 52 12 5 4 3 3 21 84 9 340
2019 Supervisor 65 13 10 1 4 0 7 83 6 173
2019 Non-supervisor 59 9 8 6 5 1 12 78 13 333
2018 Supervisor 70 7 6 4 3 1 8 86 8 157
2018 Non-supervisor 61 10 6 6 5 1 12 81 12 326
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