2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission by Question 106.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 106)

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 Other occupational category 49 40 3 7 1 0 0 89 8 642

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 Other occupational category 79 13 3 2 1 1 1 94 3 641
2017 Executive 71 19 8 0 2 0 0 90 2 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 75 9 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 72 17 4 3 2 1 1 91 4 641
2014 Executive 74 20 3 4 0 0 0 94 4 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 80 10 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Other occupational category 75 16 3 3 2 0 0 92 4 514

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 Other occupational category 43 40 8 7 1 0 1 84 8 640
2019 Other occupational category 51 32 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 684
2017 Executive 61 30 3 5 1 0 0 91 6 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 50 25 0 20 4 0 0 75 25 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 44 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 11
2017 Other occupational category 49 36 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 640
2014 Executive 60 24 9 1 5 0 0 84 6 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 69 16 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 70 20 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Other occupational category 48 31 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 513

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 Other occupational category 43 38 8 8 1 0 1 82 10 637
2019 Other occupational category 38 37 10 10 4 0 0 76 15 681
2018 Executive 61 30 3 4 1 0 0 91 6 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 52 27 11 0 11 0 0 79 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 24 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 21
2018 Other occupational category 39 44 8 7 2 0 1 83 9 569
2017 Executive 50 42 4 1 2 0 0 92 3 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 65 30 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 53 18 21 9 0 0 0 71 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 44 38 6 9 2 0 0 83 12 641
2014 Executive 54 32 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 52 23 16 8 0 0 0 75 8 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 50 20 0 0 30 0 0 70 30 10
2014 Other occupational category 46 35 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 514

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 Other occupational category 55 34 6 4 0 0 0 89 4 637
2019 Other occupational category 57 31 6 3 2 0 1 89 5 679
2017 Executive 76 21 0 0 2 0 1 98 2 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 58 37 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 53 18 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 66 27 4 2 0 0 0 93 3 639
2014 Executive 74 16 4 4 3 0 0 90 6 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 52 33 6 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 69 26 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 514

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 Other occupational category 53 32 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 638
2019 Other occupational category 54 31 6 5 3 0 0 85 9 683
2018 Executive 64 25 4 4 3 0 0 88 7 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 62 17 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 38 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2018 Other occupational category 56 29 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 570
2017 Executive 53 31 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 80 0 16 4 0 0 0 80 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 56 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 55 29 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 640
2014 Executive 50 31 7 5 6 0 1 81 12 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 46 8 8 23 15 0 0 54 38 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 52 30 9 6 2 0 0 82 9 514

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 Other occupational category 42 40 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 640
2019 Other occupational category 39 37 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 684
2018 Executive 56 37 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 51 32 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 15
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 48 5 10 5 0 0 81 14 21
2018 Other occupational category 37 42 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 568
2017 Executive 50 43 4 1 1 0 0 93 2 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 50 46 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 18 56 9 18 0 0 0 74 18 11
2017 Other occupational category 39 41 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 641
2014 Executive 45 39 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 36 39 8 0 16 0 0 75 16 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 33 42 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 514

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 Other occupational category 35 39 11 10 4 0 1 75 14 640
2019 Other occupational category 31 34 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 681
2018 Executive 39 41 7 4 7 1 0 81 12 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 29 39 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 19 14 5 10 0 0 71 14 21
2018 Other occupational category 30 32 16 13 9 0 0 63 21 567
2017 Executive 32 33 14 17 5 0 0 65 21 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 29 53 13 4 0 0 0 82 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 29 18 18 9 0 0 56 26 11
2017 Other occupational category 28 36 14 13 9 0 0 64 21 641
2014 Executive 29 29 22 11 8 0 0 58 20 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 21 23 16 16 23 0 0 44 39 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Other occupational category 27 32 17 14 9 0 0 59 24 514

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 Other occupational category 39 43 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 638
2019 Other occupational category 34 39 12 11 4 0 0 73 15 679
2018 Executive 51 38 7 1 3 0 0 88 4 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 48 30 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 24 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 21
2018 Other occupational category 34 41 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 570
2017 Executive 37 44 10 8 1 0 0 81 9 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 29 9 9 9 0 0 74 18 11
2017 Other occupational category 35 42 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 640

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 Other occupational category 56 33 7 4 1 0 0 89 4 639
2019 Other occupational category 49 36 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 678
2018 Executive 77 19 0 3 1 0 0 96 4 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 54 25 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 57 29 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21
2018 Other occupational category 54 34 9 3 1 0 0 88 4 570
2017 Executive 66 19 9 4 1 0 0 85 6 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 47 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 47 38 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 640
2014 Executive 61 29 7 1 1 0 0 90 3 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 46 27 0 0 27 0 0 73 27 12
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 514

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 Other occupational category 39 37 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 641
2019 Other occupational category 35 36 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 681
2018 Executive 52 33 4 6 4 0 0 86 10 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 48 27 14 5 5 0 0 75 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 71 0 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 21
2018 Other occupational category 35 38 12 11 4 0 0 73 15 570
2017 Executive 43 36 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 62 29 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 21 26 9 9 0 0 56 18 11
2017 Other occupational category 35 36 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 639

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 Other occupational category 58 30 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 635
2019 Other occupational category 53 33 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 677
2018 Executive 75 21 3 0 1 0 0 96 1 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 51 43 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 67 14 5 10 5 0 0 81 14 21
2018 Other occupational category 54 31 12 3 1 0 0 84 4 564
2017 Executive 68 29 2 0 1 0 0 97 1 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 75 20 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 38 18 9 0 0 0 74 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 58 28 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 639
2014 Executive 74 24 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 51 33 0 0 16 0 0 84 16 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 63 25 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 514

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 Other occupational category 38 40 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 640
2019 Other occupational category 37 38 11 8 6 0 0 74 15 672
2018 Executive 54 35 7 4 0 0 0 88 4 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 29 61 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 24 10 5 10 0 0 76 14 21
2018 Other occupational category 34 41 12 10 4 0 0 75 14 566
2017 Executive 44 43 7 3 3 0 0 87 7 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 59 36 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 56 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 36 40 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 638
2014 Executive 37 40 10 9 4 0 0 76 13 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 21 39 15 0 25 0 0 61 25 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 40 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Other occupational category 24 47 10 12 7 0 0 72 19 514

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 Other occupational category 44 34 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 640
2019 Other occupational category 36 34 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 680
2018 Executive 51 31 10 7 0 0 0 82 7 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 34 45 11 5 5 0 0 79 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 19 24 0 5 0 0 71 5 21
2018 Other occupational category 41 31 13 10 4 0 0 72 14 568
2017 Executive 37 43 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 39 41 16 4 0 0 0 80 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 38 18 9 0 0 0 74 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 40 33 15 9 4 0 0 73 12 639
2014 Executive 38 36 13 9 3 0 0 74 13 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 38 23 6 16 16 0 0 61 33 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 60 10 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2014 Other occupational category 33 34 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 514

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 Other occupational category 42 39 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 633
2019 Other occupational category 35 39 13 8 5 0 0 75 12 675
2018 Executive 51 38 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 39 45 5 0 11 0 0 84 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 33 5 14 0 0 0 81 14 21
2018 Other occupational category 35 38 14 10 3 0 1 73 13 565
2017 Executive 44 39 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 59 36 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 38 18 9 0 0 0 74 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 41 36 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 639
2014 Executive 37 44 12 4 2 0 0 81 7 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 44 16 8 8 23 0 0 61 31 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Other occupational category 35 39 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 512

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 Other occupational category 49 36 9 5 1 0 0 85 5 642
2019 Other occupational category 43 39 9 6 2 0 0 82 9 683
2018 Executive 61 36 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 43 41 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 57 29 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21
2018 Other occupational category 42 40 12 5 1 0 0 82 7 569
2017 Executive 56 37 6 0 1 0 0 93 1 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 71 25 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 38 18 9 0 0 0 74 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 46 34 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 638
2014 Executive 54 35 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 51 25 8 0 16 0 0 75 16 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 44 38 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 513

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 Other occupational category 30 38 20 9 3 0 0 68 12 632
2019 Other occupational category 35 36 18 8 3 0 0 71 10 679
2018 Executive 17 30 23 20 9 0 0 48 29 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 36 50 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 43 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 21
2018 Other occupational category 33 37 18 8 3 0 0 71 11 570
2017 Executive 15 32 28 14 10 0 0 48 24 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 61 19 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 36 40 15 6 3 0 1 76 9 640
2014 Executive 13 40 26 14 7 0 0 53 21 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 23 39 6 25 6 0 0 62 31 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 20 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10
2014 Other occupational category 34 42 19 3 2 0 0 76 5 514

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 Other occupational category 5 19 42 23 9 1 1 33 25 642
2019 Other occupational category 7 21 38 23 9 0 1 32 29 682
2018 Executive 3 21 40 24 13 0 0 37 24 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 5 11 36 29 20 0 0 48 16 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 19 33 14 14 0 10 32 32 21
2018 Other occupational category 4 25 36 24 10 0 1 34 29 569
2017 Executive 8 22 41 23 7 0 0 30 30 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 0 9 55 20 16 0 0 36 9 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 9 29 26 26 0 9 58 10 11
2017 Other occupational category 7 20 36 25 10 1 3 35 27 635
2014 Executive 8 22 42 23 5 0 0 28 30 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 25 15 39 15 6 0 0 21 39 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 20 30 40 10 0 0 50 20 10
2014 Other occupational category 7 23 39 21 7 1 2 29 31 514

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 Other occupational category 3 11 22 38 21 2 2 62 15 643
2019 Other occupational category 7 13 25 32 19 2 1 53 21 676
2018 Executive 0 7 23 46 20 3 0 69 7 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 11 11 11 25 43 0 0 68 21 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 10 33 29 19 0 10 53 11 21
2018 Other occupational category 4 12 25 36 21 1 1 58 17 563
2017 Executive 3 5 29 39 20 0 3 61 9 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 4 13 9 42 16 0 16 68 21 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 9 38 9 35 9 0 48 10 11
2017 Other occupational category 4 12 22 33 22 4 4 60 16 633
2014 Executive 6 8 16 35 31 0 3 69 15 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 8 0 15 25 44 0 8 75 9 13
2014 Other occupational category 2 9 25 37 21 2 3 61 12 513

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 Other occupational category 14 23 35 18 8 2 1 26 38 639
2019 Other occupational category 13 25 33 18 8 1 1 26 40 683
2018 Executive 7 19 47 22 4 0 0 26 26 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 6 23 12 42 18 0 0 59 29 15
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 24 24 10 14 0 19 29 41 21
2018 Other occupational category 12 24 35 18 9 2 1 27 37 563
2017 Executive 10 28 36 20 6 0 1 26 38 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 0 19 56 16 0 0 72 9 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 9 29 18 26 18 0 0 44 38 11
2017 Other occupational category 12 20 34 19 11 1 3 31 33 637
2014 Executive 10 27 33 24 5 0 1 29 37 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 8 23 49 0 19 0 0 19 31 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 20 20 20 20 0 0 40 40 10
2014 Other occupational category 17 25 33 17 6 1 2 23 43 513

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 Other occupational category 6 13 37 29 13 1 1 43 19 635
2019 Other occupational category 3 11 36 32 16 0 1 48 15 680
2018 Executive 3 12 45 28 12 0 0 40 15 67
2018 Scientific and Professional 5 5 21 42 27 0 0 68 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 5 5 38 29 10 0 14 44 11 21
2018 Other occupational category 5 9 34 37 14 0 1 52 14 566
2017 Executive 2 18 44 30 7 0 0 36 20 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 0 9 35 52 4 0 0 56 9 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 0 38 26 35 0 0 62 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 3 12 33 31 17 1 2 50 16 629
2014 Executive 4 20 33 34 9 0 0 43 24 88
2014 Scientific and Professional 16 13 48 15 8 0 0 23 29 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 10 50 10 20 0 0 30 20 10
2014 Other occupational category 6 13 34 31 14 1 1 46 19 511

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 Other occupational category 12 21 31 23 10 1 2 34 34 640
2019 Other occupational category 15 22 27 20 13 1 2 34 38 680
2018 Executive 12 13 34 34 6 1 0 40 25 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 5 5 36 20 20 5 9 46 12 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 14 19 33 14 0 10 53 26 21
2018 Other occupational category 10 22 31 21 14 1 2 36 32 567
2017 Executive 11 20 35 25 9 0 0 34 31 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 0 9 13 78 0 0 0 78 9 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 9 0 38 26 26 0 0 53 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 13 18 27 23 15 1 3 40 32 634
2014 Executive 10 27 35 17 9 0 1 27 38 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 25 13 16 38 8 0 0 46 38 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 20 20 20 20 10 0 44 33 10
2014 Other occupational category 12 17 28 27 11 1 3 40 31 512

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 Other occupational category 5 14 26 34 15 3 3 52 20 639
2019 Other occupational category 7 16 25 30 17 2 3 49 25 682
2018 Executive 3 13 35 34 12 1 1 47 17 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 5 11 16 5 54 0 9 65 18 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 19 33 19 19 5 5 42 21 21
2018 Other occupational category 7 15 28 30 17 2 2 49 22 563
2017 Executive 3 13 35 32 15 1 0 48 17 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 0 29 4 19 48 0 0 66 29 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 9 0 21 26 35 0 9 68 10 11
2017 Other occupational category 5 12 26 27 20 3 6 52 20 636
2014 Executive 1 4 19 43 30 1 1 74 6 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 8 15 25 25 28 0 0 52 23 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 10 10 40 40 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Other occupational category 3 5 22 37 25 2 6 67 8 514

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 Other occupational category 12 19 36 21 10 2 1 31 31 636
2019 Other occupational category 13 20 34 21 9 2 1 31 34 679
2018 Executive 7 19 47 21 4 1 0 25 27 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 5 21 25 23 25 0 0 48 27 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 5 24 33 24 5 5 5 32 32 21
2018 Other occupational category 10 22 34 20 10 2 1 31 34 568
2017 Executive 7 20 37 26 9 0 1 35 27 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 4 4 19 41 32 0 0 72 9 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 29 26 26 9 0 9 39 32 11
2017 Other occupational category 10 18 34 20 12 3 3 34 30 636
2014 Executive 8 18 45 18 12 0 0 29 26 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 31 8 16 31 13 0 0 44 39 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 0 10 20 40 20 0 10 67 11 10
2014 Other occupational category 11 22 33 21 9 2 3 31 34 514

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 Other occupational category 3 9 35 36 16 1 1 52 12 642
2019 Other occupational category 10 20 35 20 13 1 1 34 31 682
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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 Other occupational category 28 29 18 11 6 5 3 62 19 641
2019 Other occupational category 25 30 15 13 9 5 2 60 24 682
2018 Executive 30 42 12 9 3 1 3 76 12 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 59 11 5 5 5 0 78 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 43 5 14 0 10 0 79 16 21
2018 Other occupational category 23 32 16 12 7 5 4 61 21 568
2017 Executive 34 38 14 6 6 0 2 74 11 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 34 32 20 9 0 5 0 69 9 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 35 0 9 0 0 12 90 10 11
2017 Other occupational category 26 34 15 10 8 5 3 65 19 641
2014 Executive 30 35 10 15 6 3 1 67 22 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 23 44 0 16 16 0 0 67 33 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 40 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2014 Other occupational category 27 30 18 11 9 3 2 60 21 513

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 Other occupational category 46 30 9 9 5 1 0 76 15 640
2019 Other occupational category 43 28 10 11 7 0 0 71 18 681
2018 Executive 61 26 4 3 4 0 1 88 7 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 59 20 5 5 11 0 0 79 16 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 43 10 10 5 0 0 76 14 21
2018 Other occupational category 37 33 10 14 6 0 0 71 20 569
2017 Executive 58 28 4 9 1 0 0 85 10 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 71 16 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 56 18 18 9 0 0 0 74 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 43 31 8 9 7 1 0 75 17 641
2014 Executive 48 31 5 12 4 0 0 79 16 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 42 25 8 8 16 0 0 67 25 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Other occupational category 37 31 11 12 8 0 0 68 20 513

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 Other occupational category 52 29 8 9 2 0 0 81 11 640
2019 Other occupational category 44 34 7 12 3 0 0 78 15 684
2018 Executive 51 38 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 41 39 9 0 11 0 0 80 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 29 10 10 5 0 0 76 14 21
2018 Other occupational category 46 36 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 568
2017 Executive 49 37 9 5 0 0 0 87 5 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 50 41 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 74 9 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 44 38 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 638
2014 Executive 32 47 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 36 23 0 25 16 0 0 59 41 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 40 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2014 Other occupational category 43 37 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 513

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 Other occupational category 46 35 10 6 2 1 0 82 8 629
2019 Other occupational category 41 40 12 5 2 0 0 81 8 682
2018 Executive 52 38 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 50 39 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 38 52 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2018 Other occupational category 38 42 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 569

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 Other occupational category 50 23 8 5 4 5 4 80 10 641
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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 Other occupational category 58 26 10 2 2 0 2 86 4 641
2019 Other occupational category 53 27 11 3 2 1 3 83 5 685

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 Other occupational category 48 33 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 639
2019 Other occupational category 46 26 10 10 6 1 1 74 16 683
2018 Executive 43 43 4 3 4 1 0 88 7 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 54 30 0 5 5 5 0 89 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 57 29 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21
2018 Other occupational category 40 36 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 567
2017 Executive 42 35 12 8 2 0 1 78 10 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 50 41 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 56 18 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 45 33 9 6 5 1 1 80 11 641
2014 Executive 35 36 15 7 7 0 0 71 14 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 38 38 0 8 16 0 0 75 25 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 70 10 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Other occupational category 42 33 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 513

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 Other occupational category 56 23 11 4 3 1 2 81 8 642

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 Other occupational category 54 29 9 4 3 1 1 84 7 641
2019 Other occupational category 48 26 11 9 5 1 1 75 14 681
2018 Executive 55 33 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 54 30 0 5 5 5 0 89 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 33 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 21
2018 Other occupational category 47 32 10 6 4 1 1 80 9 567
2017 Executive 57 29 7 2 3 1 1 87 6 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 39 48 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 65 18 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2017 Other occupational category 49 30 8 6 5 1 1 80 11 640
2014 Executive 49 33 12 4 2 0 0 81 7 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 36 31 8 0 25 0 0 67 25 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 45 31 9 10 4 0 1 77 14 513

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 Other occupational category 45 55 639

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 Other occupational category 71 16 4 1 1 1 5 94 2 643

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 Other occupational category 62 24 6 5 3 0 1 86 8 642
2019 Other occupational category 51 26 10 7 5 0 1 78 13 684
2018 Executive 64 25 3 4 3 1 0 90 7 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 59 25 0 0 11 5 0 89 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 38 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21
2018 Other occupational category 49 29 9 7 5 1 0 78 12 567
2017 Executive 57 24 10 6 2 0 1 82 8 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 66 25 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 56 26 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 51 27 9 6 6 0 1 79 12 639
2014 Executive 47 31 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 36 33 0 6 16 8 0 75 25 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 49 29 9 8 5 0 0 77 13 513
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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 Other occupational category 40 32 12 9 2 5 0 76 11 642
2019 Other occupational category 29 31 18 12 6 4 0 63 19 684
2018 Executive 29 43 12 13 3 0 0 72 16 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 39 29 11 5 11 5 0 72 17 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 24 19 14 5 5 0 60 20 21
2018 Other occupational category 30 36 15 12 4 2 0 68 16 571
2017 Executive 16 49 18 8 6 3 0 68 14 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 56 26 9 0 0 0 65 9 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 29 35 26 9 0 0 0 65 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 25 32 16 15 7 5 0 60 23 639
2014 Executive 20 36 16 18 8 1 0 57 27 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 15 46 0 23 16 0 0 61 39 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 50 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2014 Other occupational category 21 31 20 17 7 5 0 55 25 514

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 Other occupational category 34 33 17 10 4 1 0 69 15 643
2019 Other occupational category 24 34 18 15 7 2 0 59 23 682
2018 Executive 33 45 10 10 1 0 0 78 12 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 39 29 11 0 16 5 0 72 17 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 29 10 10 10 0 0 71 19 21
2018 Other occupational category 29 37 16 13 5 0 0 66 18 570
2017 Executive 22 50 14 8 6 0 0 72 13 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 41 30 4 0 0 0 65 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 38 26 9 0 0 0 65 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 24 34 18 13 9 2 0 59 22 641
2014 Executive 23 36 23 9 8 0 0 59 18 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 15 46 8 8 23 0 0 61 31 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2014 Other occupational category 21 33 21 17 7 1 0 54 24 514

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 Other occupational category 27 32 20 14 5 2 0 60 19 638
2019 Other occupational category 18 28 25 16 9 5 0 48 26 685
2018 Executive 28 46 14 10 1 0 0 74 12 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 23 39 11 5 11 11 0 70 18 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 20 50 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 20
2018 Other occupational category 21 36 20 15 6 3 0 58 21 569
2017 Executive 19 45 20 10 6 1 0 64 16 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 36 29 25 4 0 5 0 69 5 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 9 38 26 0 0 0 35 26 11
2017 Other occupational category 17 33 19 16 9 6 0 54 26 641
2014 Executive 16 35 26 14 7 1 0 52 22 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 6 62 0 15 16 0 0 69 31 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 30 40 0 0 0 10 56 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 14 32 23 19 8 4 0 47 29 514

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 Other occupational category 30 39 15 11 3 1 0 70 14 641
2019 Other occupational category 20 33 19 17 8 2 0 54 26 685
2018 Executive 30 46 12 10 1 0 0 77 12 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 18 45 11 11 11 5 0 66 22 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 52 5 0 10 5 0 85 10 21
2018 Other occupational category 23 35 19 14 7 1 0 60 21 572
2017 Executive 24 47 18 8 3 0 0 71 11 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 46 25 20 0 9 0 0 71 9 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 18 38 35 9 0 0 0 56 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 22 34 17 14 9 3 0 58 24 638
2014 Executive 21 43 16 13 8 0 0 64 20 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 15 46 6 16 16 0 0 61 33 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 50 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 17 32 18 22 9 1 0 50 32 514

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 Other occupational category 34 32 20 7 2 4 2 69 9 641
2019 Other occupational category 38 25 15 9 3 8 1 70 13 682
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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 Other occupational category 45 38 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 642
2019 Other occupational category 39 40 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 684
2018 Executive 46 45 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 67
2018 Scientific and Professional 38 41 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 62 29 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2018 Other occupational category 42 40 13 4 2 0 0 82 6 567
2017 Executive 51 37 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 66 29 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 29 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 42 39 11 6 1 1 0 82 7 640
2014 Executive 48 36 10 3 1 1 0 85 5 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 59 25 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 41 37 11 6 3 1 0 79 9 514

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 Other occupational category 25 39 16 16 2 2 0 66 18 639
2019 Other occupational category 14 34 20 21 8 2 0 49 30 682

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 Other occupational category 38 33 14 8 4 2 1 73 12 640
2019 Other occupational category 36 39 11 6 4 2 1 78 10 684
2018 Executive 62 28 6 3 0 0 1 91 3 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 48 30 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 33 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21
2018 Other occupational category 41 39 8 7 3 1 1 82 10 569
2017 Executive 65 28 5 0 1 1 0 94 1 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 61 25 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 26 9 38 0 0 0 53 38 11
2017 Other occupational category 45 35 10 4 3 2 1 83 7 641
2014 Executive 57 33 4 4 1 1 0 91 5 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 46 15 33 0 0 0 6 65 0 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 46 37 8 4 3 2 1 85 7 514

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 Other occupational category 41 36 16 5 2 1 0 77 6 639
2019 Other occupational category 35 38 16 7 3 1 0 73 11 678
2018 Executive 42 45 7 4 0 1 0 88 4 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 39 34 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 33 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 21
2018 Other occupational category 39 40 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 566

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 Other occupational category 22 22 21 13 9 10 3 50 26 640
2019 Other occupational category 20 26 19 15 12 7 2 50 29 684
2018 Executive 37 29 15 6 3 7 3 74 10 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 14 36 20 5 11 5 9 58 19 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 19 33 29 14 0 5 0 55 15 21
2018 Other occupational category 19 24 20 16 12 8 1 48 31 570
2017 Executive 27 32 13 13 7 6 2 64 22 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 29 26 25 0 0 0 50 25 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 18 26 26 29 0 0 0 44 29 11
2017 Other occupational category 21 22 19 15 14 7 2 47 32 641
2014 Executive 30 21 19 11 10 5 4 56 23 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 23 16 15 0 31 8 6 46 37 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 40 20 10 10 0 10 56 22 10
2014 Other occupational category 19 24 17 17 14 9 1 48 34 514

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 Other occupational category 27 33 18 14 7 1 0 61 21 636
2019 Other occupational category 25 35 16 15 9 1 0 60 24 685
2018 Executive 48 38 7 1 4 1 0 87 6 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 43 20 16 11 11 0 0 63 21 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 24 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 21
2018 Other occupational category 30 36 14 14 5 1 0 67 19 568
2017 Executive 47 40 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 62 25 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 47 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2017 Other occupational category 42 32 11 8 5 2 0 75 14 639
2014 Executive 42 28 15 11 4 0 0 70 14 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 31 21 15 16 16 0 0 52 33 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2014 Other occupational category 34 34 11 11 8 1 0 70 19 514

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 Other occupational category 17 24 20 19 15 2 2 43 36 642
2019 Other occupational category 16 22 17 18 22 2 2 40 42 685
2018 Executive 42 28 16 6 6 1 1 72 12 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 11 33 21 25 11 0 0 43 36 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 24 19 14 29 14 0 0 43 43 21
2018 Other occupational category 18 28 15 19 18 1 1 47 37 569
2017 Executive 25 32 19 11 10 0 3 59 22 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 36 26 4 4 4 0 64 9 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 21 9 9 26 0 9 52 39 11
2017 Other occupational category 21 25 15 17 17 3 2 49 36 641
2014 Executive 25 26 19 10 12 1 7 55 25 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 15 31 6 16 31 0 0 46 48 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 70 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2014 Other occupational category 18 21 16 19 21 2 3 41 42 514

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 Other occupational category 48 26 12 6 2 0 5 78 8 642
2019 Other occupational category 58 23 10 3 1 1 3 84 5 685

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 Other occupational category 52 25 14 4 1 1 3 80 6 642
2019 Other occupational category 46 27 14 6 3 2 2 76 10 683

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 Other occupational category 72 8 6 3 3 4 4 88 6 640
2019 Other occupational category 72 9 5 3 3 5 4 89 6 682

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 Other occupational category 74 10 3 1 1 1 9 94 2 642
2019 Other occupational category 79 6 2 1 0 3 9 96 2 682

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 Other occupational category 27 43 18 7 2 2 0 72 9 641
2019 Other occupational category 24 41 18 11 4 2 0 67 15 683
2018 Executive 51 33 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 38 36 5 11 11 0 0 73 21 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 48 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 21
2018 Other occupational category 26 37 20 10 4 1 0 65 15 568
2017 Executive 32 41 19 6 3 0 0 72 9 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 46 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 29 44 0 0 0 0 56 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 25 39 18 10 4 4 0 67 14 638

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 Other occupational category 41 39 12 6 1 1 0 81 7 639
2019 Other occupational category 38 39 13 7 2 2 0 78 9 681
2018 Executive 65 23 6 4 0 1 0 90 4 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 58 15 15 6 0 6 0 78 6 15
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 55 20 10 5 5 5 0 79 11 20
2018 Other occupational category 46 36 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 570
2017 Executive 50 40 9 1 0 0 0 90 1 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 55 16 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 11
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 56 26 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 42 39 10 5 2 2 0 83 7 638
2014 Executive 56 31 5 5 0 1 1 90 5 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 36 33 6 8 16 0 0 69 25 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 46 33 11 7 2 1 0 80 9 514

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 Other occupational category 53 31 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 641
2019 Other occupational category 44 34 13 4 1 4 0 81 5 683
2018 Executive 65 22 6 4 0 3 0 89 5 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 41 29 5 5 0 20 0 87 7 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 60 25 10 0 0 5 0 89 0 20
2018 Other occupational category 45 34 13 3 1 3 0 82 5 570
2017 Executive 49 37 9 2 0 2 0 89 2 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 55 20 20 4 0 0 0 75 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 56 26 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 47 31 12 3 2 4 0 82 5 639
2014 Executive 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 46 39 6 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 50 32 11 3 2 2 0 83 5 513

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 Other occupational category 57 29 8 3 1 2 0 88 4 639

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 Other occupational category 47 27 10 6 3 4 2 79 10 641

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 Other occupational category 58 31 6 3 1 0 0 90 5 642
2019 Other occupational category 50 35 9 4 2 0 0 85 5 684
2018 Executive 77 20 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 70 14 0 11 5 0 0 84 16 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 75 10 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2018 Other occupational category 52 36 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 570
2017 Executive 54 35 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 50 45 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 50 33 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 641
2014 Executive 54 36 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 59 25 0 8 8 0 0 84 16 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 52 34 8 5 2 0 0 86 6 514

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 Other occupational category 49 32 13 4 1 0 0 81 5 642
2019 Other occupational category 42 31 16 5 4 1 0 74 9 682
2018 Executive 70 22 6 1 1 0 0 91 3 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 59 20 0 16 5 0 0 79 21 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 65 20 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2018 Other occupational category 43 36 14 5 2 0 0 79 8 565
2017 Executive 56 31 11 1 0 0 0 88 1 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 53 21 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 11
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 47 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 46 30 15 5 4 0 0 77 9 640
2014 Executive 49 33 13 4 1 0 0 82 5 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 46 21 8 0 16 8 0 73 18 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 37 38 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 514

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 Other occupational category 47 35 13 4 1 0 0 82 5 633
2019 Other occupational category 39 36 13 9 3 0 0 75 12 681
2018 Executive 69 22 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 67
2018 Scientific and Professional 57 26 0 11 6 0 0 83 17 15
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 55 30 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2018 Other occupational category 41 39 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 568
2017 Executive 51 40 3 3 2 0 0 91 6 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 48 31 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 11
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 47 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 43 34 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 641
2014 Executive 50 31 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 39 28 8 16 8 0 0 67 25 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 38 37 13 9 3 0 0 75 12 513

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 Other occupational category 42 27 18 7 5 2 1 70 12 640
2019 Other occupational category 35 27 17 12 6 3 0 64 19 685
2018 Executive 57 22 10 7 3 1 0 79 10 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 48 11 25 11 5 0 0 59 16 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 50 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 20
2018 Other occupational category 37 26 18 11 6 2 0 64 17 571
2017 Executive 49 26 14 2 3 3 1 79 6 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 25 30 4 0 0 0 65 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 18 21 9 9 0 0 62 18 11
2017 Other occupational category 36 27 15 11 7 4 1 66 18 641
2014 Executive 49 26 13 8 3 1 0 76 12 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 38 31 8 16 0 0 6 74 18 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 60 10 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 34 28 16 12 6 3 1 64 19 514
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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 Other occupational category 20 44 36 642
2019 Other occupational category 28 37 35 685
2018 Executive 13 49 38 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 11 39 50 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 14 48 38 21
2018 Other occupational category 25 39 36 572
2017 Executive 17 51 32 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 10 61 29 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 18 44 38 11
2017 Other occupational category 28 37 35 640
2014 Executive 22 39 39 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 23 48 29 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 50 40 10
2014 Other occupational category 22 40 38 514

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 Other occupational category 21 31 31 6 4 5 131
2019 Other occupational category 13 18 38 8 18 6 188
2018 Other occupational category 16 29 35 3 13 3 140
2017 Executive 6 31 31 13 6 12 16
2017 Other occupational category 20 25 29 6 18 3 179
2014 Executive 30 20 34 10 9999 6 19
2014 Other occupational category 18 26 33 16 9999 7 116
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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 Other occupational category 10 90 640
2019 Other occupational category 12 88 681
2018 Other occupational category 13 87 570

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 50 50 78

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 66 34 78

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
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 78

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 47 53 78

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 42 58 78

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 42 58 78

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 43 57 78

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 36 64 78

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 64 36 78

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 38 62 78

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 78

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 10 90 78

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 18 82 78

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 46 54 78

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 25 75 78

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 11 89 78

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
2018 Other occupational category 57 43 78

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
2018 Other occupational category 29 71 78

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 13 87 78

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 23 77 78

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 9 91 78

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 8 92 78

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 11 89 78

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 9 91 78

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
2018 Other occupational category 18 82 78

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 11 89 72

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 15 85 72

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 Other occupational category 7 93 72

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 9 91 72

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 10 90 72

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 14 86 72

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 10 90 72

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 8 92 72

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 34 66 72

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 Other occupational category 51 49 72

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 Other occupational category 57 43 72

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 11 89 72

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 Other occupational category 18 16 15 8 5 30 8 55 22 639
2019 Other occupational category 18 14 17 11 9 24 7 46 28 684
2018 Executive 20 49 13 3 0 12 3 81 3 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 11 23 14 0 5 36 11 63 10 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 14 29 5 0 19 0 59 6 21
2018 Other occupational category 19 16 18 9 7 25 7 51 23 567
2017 Executive 24 28 18 8 3 13 6 65 14 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 20 29 0 4 26 0 55 6 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 18 18 9 0 0 44 12 80 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 17 14 17 9 7 28 8 48 25 641
2014 Executive 25 26 18 8 4 15 3 64 14 88
2014 Scientific and Professional 6 31 16 8 16 6 15 48 31 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 10 20 30 20 0 10 10 38 25 10
2014 Other occupational category 18 16 17 8 8 25 8 49 25 514

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 Other occupational category 38 31 14 6 3 7 1 75 10 642
2019 Other occupational category 34 29 16 9 5 7 1 68 15 683
2018 Executive 43 41 12 1 0 1 1 86 2 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 30 0 14 11 20 0 69 31 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 19 24 0 0 10 0 74 0 21
2018 Other occupational category 35 31 17 6 4 6 1 70 11 569
2017 Executive 39 37 13 7 1 2 0 78 8 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 30 25 4 0 0 0 71 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 26 38 0 0 9 0 58 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 32 29 15 8 4 10 1 69 13 640
2014 Executive 40 30 10 10 3 7 0 75 15 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 36 16 8 25 8 6 0 56 35 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 40 30 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 33 33 15 6 5 7 1 72 12 514
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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 Other occupational category 8 92 641
2019 Other occupational category 7 93 683
2018 Other occupational category 8 92 571

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 23 77 45

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 45

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 45

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 17 83 45

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 19 81 45

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 15 85 45

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 45 55 45

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 29 71 45

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 45

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 18 82 45

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 45

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 45

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 11 89 45

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 21 79 45

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 11 89 45

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 11 89 45

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 45

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 63 37 45

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 44

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 44

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 44

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 14 86 44

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 22 78 44

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 51 49 44

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 0 100 44

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Other occupational category 66 34 44

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 Other occupational category 20 16 15 4 3 33 8 62 13 640
2019 Other occupational category 21 15 17 5 4 29 9 59 14 684
2018 Executive 38 28 10 1 0 20 3 85 2 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 29 5 11 0 0 55 0 76 0 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 29 10 24 0 0 33 5 62 0 21
2018 Other occupational category 21 14 18 3 4 32 8 59 11 569
2017 Executive 32 13 14 0 0 31 10 76 0 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 9 29 0 0 37 0 54 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 0 9 0 0 44 12 80 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 19 14 15 3 3 39 7 61 11 641
2014 Executive 29 23 12 3 3 25 7 75 8 89
2014 Scientific and Professional 21 25 0 16 0 29 8 74 26 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 20 20 20 0 0 30 10 67 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 19 14 19 3 2 35 9 58 8 514

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 Other occupational category 42 30 11 6 2 7 1 79 9 638
2019 Other occupational category 39 27 15 5 3 9 2 75 9 684
2018 Executive 54 32 10 1 0 1 1 88 1 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 39 16 16 9 0 20 0 69 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 48 33 14 0 0 5 0 85 0 21
2018 Other occupational category 37 30 17 2 3 10 1 74 6 568
2017 Executive 48 31 8 1 0 11 1 90 1 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 45 42 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 38 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 36 28 15 3 2 15 2 76 6 638
2014 Executive 47 29 11 2 0 11 0 85 2 88
2014 Scientific and Professional 36 33 0 16 0 15 0 81 19 13
2014 Administration and Foreign Services 30 40 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 10
2014 Other occupational category 36 30 15 3 2 12 2 77 5 514
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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 Other occupational category 39 31 14 10 5 0 2 71 14 642

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 Other occupational category 57 25 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 640
2019 Other occupational category 49 26 13 7 4 0 1 76 11 679
2018 Executive 63 27 4 4 1 0 0 90 6 67
2018 Scientific and Professional 54 36 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 43 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2018 Other occupational category 43 30 15 5 5 0 1 75 10 571
2017 Executive 56 27 10 2 2 0 2 85 5 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 25 50 4 0 0 0 20 94 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 35 18 9 0 0 12 70 10 11
2017 Other occupational category 42 29 17 6 3 0 3 73 10 636

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 Other occupational category 16 26 29 17 11 0 0 43 28 642
2019 Other occupational category 19 32 24 14 10 1 1 52 23 683
2018 Executive 4 37 28 18 13 0 0 41 31 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 21 39 39 0 0 0 0 61 0 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 19 29 33 14 0 0 5 50 15 21
2018 Other occupational category 19 27 28 17 9 0 0 46 26 571
2017 Executive 8 25 31 24 11 0 1 33 36 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 9 26 52 4 9 0 0 35 13 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 53 18 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 18 30 25 13 11 1 1 50 25 641

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 Other occupational category 25 35 24 10 6 0 1 60 16 638
2019 Other occupational category 29 36 19 8 5 1 1 67 14 683
2018 Executive 22 38 28 6 4 0 1 61 10 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 25 55 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 14 29 29 14 5 0 10 47 21 21
2018 Other occupational category 28 33 24 8 5 0 1 62 13 571
2017 Executive 20 34 27 16 3 0 0 54 19 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 50 25 0 4 0 0 71 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 62 26 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 27 36 19 12 4 1 2 64 16 639

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 Other occupational category 21 28 22 15 12 1 1 50 27 639
2019 Other occupational category 22 27 22 15 13 1 1 50 28 681
2018 Executive 17 35 25 14 7 0 1 53 22 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 30 34 30 0 5 0 0 64 5 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 19 24 29 14 10 0 5 45 25 21
2018 Other occupational category 25 27 21 16 10 1 1 53 26 569
2017 Executive 9 26 34 14 14 1 1 36 29 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 35 36 20 4 4 0 0 71 9 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 53 18 21 9 0 0 0 71 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 24 27 21 13 12 2 2 52 26 638

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 Other occupational category 41 30 16 6 5 0 2 73 11 636
2019 Other occupational category 53 26 13 4 2 1 2 81 6 682
2018 Executive 23 41 18 11 6 0 2 65 17 66
2018 Scientific and Professional 53 26 6 0 0 0 15 93 0 15
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 19 10 10 0 0 10 79 11 21
2018 Other occupational category 46 27 17 5 2 0 2 75 8 569
2017 Executive 21 32 23 12 7 1 3 56 20 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 82 4 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 82 0 0 0 0 9 9 100 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 44 29 13 6 3 1 4 77 9 638

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 Other occupational category 24 31 23 13 9 0 0 55 22 641
2019 Other occupational category 37 34 15 8 5 1 1 71 13 680
2018 Executive 22 34 24 10 10 0 0 56 21 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 52 20 23 0 5 0 0 71 5 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 19 24 10 0 0 5 65 10 21
2018 Other occupational category 34 32 18 10 6 0 0 66 16 570
2017 Executive 21 37 24 13 4 0 0 59 18 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 18 52 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 35 18 12 9 0 0 62 21 11
2017 Other occupational category 32 34 19 9 5 1 1 67 14 637

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 Other occupational category 31 30 15 9 8 0 8 66 18 635

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 Other occupational category 35 35 19 8 2 1 1 71 10 635
2019 Other occupational category 28 37 19 8 6 1 1 66 14 683
2018 Executive 28 42 24 3 3 0 0 70 6 67
2018 Scientific and Professional 20 64 0 5 11 0 0 84 16 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 38 29 19 5 5 0 5 70 10 21
2018 Other occupational category 28 33 25 10 3 0 1 61 13 567
2017 Executive 27 39 25 6 4 0 0 65 10 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 20 39 36 4 0 0 0 59 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 9 26 21 0 0 0 53 21 11
2017 Other occupational category 28 35 20 9 5 1 1 65 15 636

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 Other occupational category 26 40 20 8 5 0 1 67 13 631
2019 Other occupational category 25 36 20 12 6 0 1 61 18 681
2018 Executive 22 40 27 7 3 0 0 63 10 67
2018 Scientific and Professional 48 20 16 5 5 0 5 72 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 10 48 19 10 5 0 10 63 16 21
2018 Other occupational category 25 35 24 9 5 0 1 61 14 567
2017 Executive 21 33 28 14 3 0 0 54 18 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 36 39 20 4 0 0 0 75 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 35 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 25 34 23 10 5 1 1 61 15 636

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 Other occupational category 32 34 20 11 3 0 1 66 14 633
2019 Other occupational category 27 34 19 11 8 1 1 62 19 682
2018 Executive 33 48 16 1 1 0 0 81 3 67
2018 Scientific and Professional 48 5 25 5 16 0 0 54 21 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 33 33 19 10 0 0 5 70 10 21
2018 Other occupational category 29 31 22 13 6 0 1 60 18 569
2017 Executive 28 31 24 13 1 1 1 60 15 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 36 39 20 0 4 0 0 75 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 38 18 9 0 0 0 74 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 27 35 20 9 8 1 1 63 17 635

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 Other occupational category 42 28 16 7 5 0 1 71 13 631
2019 Other occupational category 41 25 18 7 8 1 0 66 16 681

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 Other occupational category 23 29 24 16 6 0 1 52 23 630

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 Other occupational category 27 34 24 10 4 1 1 62 14 634
2019 Other occupational category 36 34 19 6 3 1 1 72 9 678
2018 Executive 25 36 27 9 3 0 0 61 12 67
2018 Scientific and Professional 45 36 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 19 43 14 10 5 0 10 68 16 21
2018 Other occupational category 31 32 22 11 2 0 1 64 13 564
2017 Executive 30 31 20 17 2 0 0 61 19 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 50 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 44 29 9 18 0 0 0 74 18 11
2017 Other occupational category 32 36 18 8 3 1 2 69 12 635

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 Other occupational category 48 29 14 4 2 0 2 79 6 628
2019 Other occupational category 59 24 11 3 2 0 1 84 5 678
2018 Executive 72 25 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 67
2018 Scientific and Professional 68 16 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 10 14 10 5 0 10 68 16 21
2018 Other occupational category 58 26 8 5 2 0 1 85 7 568
2017 Executive 71 20 7 0 0 0 2 93 0 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 55 32 4 4 4 0 0 87 9 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 53 26 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 61 23 10 3 2 0 2 85 5 636

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 Other occupational category 39 37 15 6 3 0 1 77 8 632

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 Other occupational category 72 15 5 1 0 0 5 92 2 628
2019 Other occupational category 75 12 3 1 1 1 7 95 2 675
2018 Executive 82 13 3 0 0 0 1 97 0 67
2018 Scientific and Professional 84 11 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 71 14 10 0 0 0 5 90 0 21
2018 Other occupational category 73 17 5 1 1 0 3 93 2 566

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 Other occupational category 76 10 4 2 3 1 4 91 4 629
2019 Other occupational category 68 11 8 4 4 1 3 83 8 681
2018 Executive 80 12 3 2 0 0 3 95 2 66
2018 Scientific and Professional 75 14 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 71 24 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 21
2018 Other occupational category 70 14 7 3 4 1 2 86 7 567
2017 Executive 70 22 4 0 0 0 3 95 0 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 75 20 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 74 9 0 0 9 0 9 90 10 11
2017 Other occupational category 71 13 7 3 3 0 3 87 6 640

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 Other occupational category 59 26 9 2 1 0 2 88 3 630
2019 Other occupational category 48 29 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 678
2018 Executive 36 46 12 4 0 0 1 84 4 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 61 20 14 0 5 0 0 80 5 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 57 19 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 21
2018 Other occupational category 48 31 13 5 2 0 1 80 7 569
2017 Executive 47 36 11 2 1 1 1 85 3 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 50 25 16 4 4 0 0 75 9 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 74 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 50 31 10 4 2 0 2 83 7 638

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 Other occupational category 67 16 7 4 3 1 2 86 6 627
2019 Other occupational category 58 19 11 5 6 0 2 78 11 678
2018 Executive 57 26 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 73 16 0 5 5 0 0 89 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 62 14 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 21
2018 Other occupational category 52 24 12 6 5 0 1 77 11 569
2017 Executive 60 18 9 8 4 0 1 79 12 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 62 29 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 74 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 57 20 11 5 5 0 2 79 10 639

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 Other occupational category 62 8 2 0 0 0 27 96 1 628
2019 Other occupational category 55 9 3 1 0 0 30 93 2 679
2018 Executive 26 25 28 10 1 0 9 56 13 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 50 23 0 0 0 0 27 100 0 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 52 14 5 0 0 0 29 93 0 21
2018 Other occupational category 53 10 3 2 1 0 32 93 3 571
2017 Executive 41 22 24 4 1 0 8 68 6 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 45 25 0 0 0 0 30 100 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 74 9 0 0 0 0 18 100 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 56 12 3 1 0 0 28 95 2 637

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 Other occupational category 71 17 5 1 0 0 5 93 2 638
2019 Other occupational category 68 17 6 2 1 0 7 91 2 682
2018 Executive 54 32 9 3 0 0 1 88 3 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 80 14 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 81 10 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 21
2018 Other occupational category 66 19 6 1 0 0 7 93 1 568
2017 Executive 57 21 15 1 1 1 3 82 2 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 81 13 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 82 9 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 67 15 6 1 1 0 9 91 2 636

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 Other occupational category 73 17 3 2 2 1 2 92 4 640
2019 Other occupational category 68 15 6 4 3 1 2 85 8 682
2018 Executive 84 10 1 3 0 0 1 96 3 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 89 0 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 76 19 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 21
2018 Other occupational category 68 15 8 3 4 0 2 85 7 571
2017 Executive 75 16 2 1 0 1 4 96 1 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 82 9 0 4 0 0 4 95 5 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 71 9 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 70 12 8 3 3 0 3 85 7 637

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 Other occupational category 45 31 15 4 2 0 2 78 7 637
2019 Other occupational category 57 27 10 2 1 0 2 86 4 677
2018 Executive 47 40 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 59 25 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 57 33 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2018 Other occupational category 51 29 11 3 2 0 3 83 6 570
2017 Executive 50 32 12 2 1 0 2 84 3 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 61 19 16 0 4 0 0 80 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 35 29 26 9 0 0 0 65 9 11
2017 Other occupational category 49 30 13 3 3 0 3 81 6 636

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 Other occupational category 29 44 20 4 2 1 0 73 6 638

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 Other occupational category 12 36 36 13 3 0 0 48 16 640
2019 Other occupational category 14 37 32 12 4 0 0 52 15 685
2018 Executive 10 43 30 14 1 0 0 54 16 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 0 61 23 5 11 0 0 61 16 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 14 43 33 5 0 5 0 60 5 21
2018 Other occupational category 16 35 34 11 3 0 0 52 14 571
2017 Executive 4 23 54 14 4 0 0 28 19 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 4 35 56 0 4 0 0 39 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 9 26 65 0 0 0 0 35 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 14 35 35 9 6 0 0 49 15 641

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 Other occupational category 9 20 43 21 6 0 0 27 29 633
2019 Other occupational category 8 18 38 27 9 0 0 36 26 681
2018 Executive 9 19 48 20 4 0 0 25 28 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 11 5 39 39 5 0 0 45 16 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 0 15 35 40 10 0 0 50 15 20
2018 Other occupational category 7 16 42 24 11 0 0 35 23 565
2017 Executive 6 26 44 18 7 0 0 25 31 89
2017 Scientific and Professional 0 20 55 20 4 0 0 25 20 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 0 0 74 9 18 0 0 26 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 7 16 40 26 10 0 0 36 24 640

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 Other occupational category 55 36 5 2 0 1 0 92 2 639
2019 Other occupational category 43 39 11 4 1 2 0 83 6 682
2018 Executive 63 29 3 1 1 1 0 94 3 68
2018 Scientific and Professional 16 63 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 57 24 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21
2018 Other occupational category 52 34 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 567
2017 Executive 49 40 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 91
2017 Scientific and Professional 46 29 4 0 16 4 0 79 17 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 71 18 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 44 42 8 2 1 2 0 88 4 640

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 Other occupational category 52 32 8 6 2 1 0 84 8 640

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 Other occupational category 47 23 10 11 7 1 1 72 18 639

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 Other occupational category 57 23 11 4 1 3 1 83 6 635

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 Other occupational category 40 34 14 6 3 2 0 76 10 640
2019 Other occupational category 30 38 15 9 5 2 0 70 15 681
2018 Executive 39 46 7 4 1 1 0 87 6 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 21 48 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 43 33 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 21
2018 Other occupational category 35 37 16 8 3 1 0 72 12 568
2017 Executive 22 53 14 10 0 0 0 75 10 90
2017 Scientific and Professional 41 50 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 12
2017 Administration and Foreign Services 26 65 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Other occupational category 24 42 13 11 6 3 0 68 18 640

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 Other occupational category 60 32 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 640

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 Other occupational category 60 30 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 637

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 Other occupational category 53 30 12 3 0 0 1 85 3 637

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 Other occupational category 63 27 6 2 1 1 1 91 3 638

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 Other occupational category 72 15 4 0 0 7 1 95 1 635

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 Other occupational category 66 27 4 2 0 1 0 94 2 641

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 Other occupational category 57 24 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 639

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 Other occupational category 70 23 6 1 1 0 0 93 1 640

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 Executive 30 46 7 10 6 0 0 77 16 69
2019 Executive 38 43 5 11 0 3 0 83 12 61

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 Executive 99 1 69

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 Executive 22 49 4 18 7 0 0 71 25 68
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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 Other occupational category 11 89 637

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 Other occupational category 11 89 638
2019 Other occupational category 14 86 682
2017 Executive 12 88 91
2017 Other occupational category 12 88 638
2014 Executive 11 89 89
2014 Other occupational category 11 89 513

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Executive 63 37 11
2017 Other occupational category 85 15 79
2014 Other occupational category 83 17 54

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
2017 Other occupational category 51 31 4 10 3 0 0 82 13 67
2014 Other occupational category 71 20 2 4 2 0 0 91 7 45

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 Other occupational category 54 26 8 3 2 4 4 86 5 639
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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 Other occupational category 8 75 16 2 90 10 643

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 Other occupational category 57 13 7 4 2 3 15 85 7 640
2019 Other occupational category 59 14 9 5 4 1 9 81 9 680
2018 Executive 65 6 9 4 6 1 9 79 11 69
2018 Scientific and Professional 57 0 0 0 5 5 33 91 9 16
2018 Administration and Foreign Services 67 10 5 0 0 0 19 94 0 21
2018 Other occupational category 58 12 6 5 5 2 11 81 12 568
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