2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Supreme Court of Canada by Question 114. What is your age group?

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 41 51 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 44 36 4 15 0 0 0 80 15 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 56 33 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 61 27 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 29 62 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 76 20 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 80 9 6 4 0 0 0 89 4 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 74 15 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 61 27 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 79 17 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 68 26 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Age - 24 years and under 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 Age - 25 - 29 years 58 23 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 12
2017 Age - 30 - 34 years 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 Age - 35 - 39 years 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2017 Age - 40 - 44 years 67 23 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 12
2017 Age - 45 - 49 years 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 Age - 50 - 54 years 86 5 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 14
2017 Age - 55 - 59 years 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2017 Age - 60 years and over 84 9 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 11
2014 Age - 25 - 29 years 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Age - 30 - 34 years 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Age - 35 - 39 years 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 Age - 40 - 44 years 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2014 Age - 45 - 49 years 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Age - 50 - 54 years 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26
2014 Age - 55 - 59 years 84 10 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 14

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 41 31 13 16 0 0 0 71 16 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 49 25 4 22 0 0 0 74 22 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 38 41 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 59 24 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 29 54 0 13 4 0 0 83 17 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 57 19 8 15 0 0 0 76 15 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 43 27 20 9 0 0 0 70 9 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 57 15 11 13 4 0 0 72 17 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 44 33 5 5 5 0 8 83 11 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 35 44 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 50 23 6 0 6 0 16 87 7 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 72 23 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 55 25 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 53 15 17 14 0 0 0 68 14 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 41 28 5 20 5 0 0 69 26 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 71 23 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 35 25 25 15 0 0 0 60 15 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 57 37 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 66 28 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 39 22 16 22 0 0 0 61 22 16
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 42 31 11 10 6 0 0 73 17 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 64 5 0 20 10 0 0 69 31 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 65 17 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 48 17 21 15 0 0 0 65 15 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 58 33 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 72 23 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 41 24 20 16 0 0 0 64 16 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 54 35 7 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 46 36 0 13 5 0 0 82 18 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 50 36 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 29 44 8 10 8 0 0 73 19 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 66 18 11 0 4 0 0 85 4 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 41 24 13 23 0 0 0 64 23 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 52 34 4 11 0 0 0 86 11 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 28 54 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 64 8 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 35 23 23 10 8 0 0 58 19 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 46 25 21 8 0 0 0 71 8 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 81 15 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 45 24 7 17 7 0 0 69 24 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 56 16 12 16 0 0 0 72 16 20
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 23 59 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 64 13 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 35 42 8 10 4 0 0 77 15 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 58 28 0 6 8 0 0 86 14 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 61 29 0 5 0 0 5 95 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 45 32 7 16 0 0 0 77 16 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 68 25 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 61 33 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 69 26 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 20
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 81 8 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 31 33 13 18 5 0 0 64 23 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 59 25 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 36 41 5 13 5 0 0 77 18 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 72 6 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 35 42 8 4 10 0 0 77 15 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 68 17 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 81 15 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 52 26 12 10 0 0 0 78 10 16
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 67 28 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 67 15 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 62 27 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 62 21 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 81 8 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 34 33 15 19 0 0 0 67 19 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 57 35 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 36 33 5 10 8 0 8 75 19 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 76 6 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 27 46 4 8 15 0 0 73 23 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 58 23 6 6 8 0 0 81 14 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 81 15 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 45 20 16 19 0 0 0 66 19 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 66 25 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 44 33 0 5 18 0 0 77 23 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 61 15 12 0 11 0 0 76 11 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 31 42 8 8 10 0 0 73 19 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 50 25 11 6 8 0 0 75 14 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 72 17 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 45 33 5 17 0 0 0 78 17 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 64 26 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 20
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 56 21 5 18 0 0 0 77 18 17
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 46 33 4 13 4 0 0 79 17 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 67 22 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 78 17 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 45 24 20 11 0 0 0 69 11 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 57 39 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 59 28 5 8 0 0 0 87 8 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 52 25 4 15 4 0 0 77 19 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 68 22 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 47 19 0 20 14 0 0 66 34 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 42 33 0 15 10 0 0 75 25 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 51 23 10 10 5 0 0 74 15 17
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 13 60 15 12 0 0 0 73 12 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 38 44 13 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 64 31 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 0 36 28 17 19 0 0 36 36 17
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 4 14 35 21 25 0 0 46 19 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 5 26 15 23 31 0 0 54 31 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 0 25 11 35 23 0 6 62 26 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 8 42 8 21 21 0 0 42 50 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 6 14 26 26 27 0 0 54 20 16
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 5 13 16 51 15 0 0 66 18 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 0 10 13 46 23 0 8 75 11 17
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 0 4 15 26 51 0 4 80 5 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 5 15 10 26 43 0 0 69 21 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 0 6 11 32 44 0 6 82 6 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 17 4 4 15 52 4 4 73 23 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 4 6 0 11 79 0 0 90 10 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 9 0 9 16 66 0 0 82 9 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 0 10 29 19 22 0 19 51 13 17
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 4 9 29 26 28 0 4 57 14 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 5 5 49 15 26 0 0 41 10 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 6 0 17 40 30 0 6 75 6 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 0 8 19 38 35 0 0 73 8 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 6 4 21 18 30 16 4 61 13 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 6 5 24 13 52 0 0 66 11 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 12 0 30 17 42 0 0 59 12 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 4 0 26 38 28 0 4 68 5 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 0 5 23 44 28 0 0 72 5 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 0 11 6 54 23 0 6 82 12 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 4 23 29 19 21 0 4 41 28 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 6 0 11 35 40 0 9 82 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 0 13 16 27 44 0 0 70 13 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 0 5 18 18 52 8 0 75 6 17
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 4 4 35 23 30 4 0 55 9 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 5 5 23 33 33 0 0 67 10 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 0 6 35 8 46 0 6 57 6 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 17 20 20 33 11 0 0 43 37 20
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 6 6 19 26 39 0 6 68 12 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 9 0 20 22 50 0 0 71 9 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 5 0 9 41 38 8 0 84 6 17
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 0 9 22 28 37 0 4 68 9 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 10 10 28 23 28 0 0 51 21 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 6 0 6 27 38 6 17 85 8 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 22 4 0 22 43 4 4 71 29 20
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 4 0 20 20 42 8 6 72 5 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 9 11 10 14 56 0 0 70 21 14

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 0 13 23 28 29 0 8 61 14 17
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 4 13 18 29 33 0 4 64 18 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 5 18 26 36 8 0 8 47 25 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 0 6 32 27 23 6 6 56 7 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 13 19 15 23 27 0 4 52 33 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 18 0 15 14 44 8 0 63 20 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 0 9 24 27 41 0 0 68 9 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 0 18 39 29 13 0 0 43 18 17
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 11 4 45 20 21 0 0 41 14 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 0 10 56 18 15 0 0 33 10 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 0 0 18 38 38 0 6 81 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 8 13 23 29 23 0 4 54 22 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 24 0 11 4 56 0 4 64 25 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 0 0 25 41 34 0 0 75 0 15
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Age - 25 - 29 years 26 21 17 14 12 11 0 53 29 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 35 28 14 6 4 4 6 72 12 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 18 28 15 5 13 15 5 58 23 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 44 27 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 31 23 17 4 15 10 0 60 21 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 28 25 18 4 0 0 25 70 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 73 16 0 5 0 0 6 95 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 33 51 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 69 15 4 11 0 0 0 85 11 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 56 21 10 5 8 0 0 77 13 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 71 17 6 0 0 6 0 93 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 52 33 0 10 4 0 0 85 15 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 62 24 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 89 6 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 59 20 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 67 28 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 64 14 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 19
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 76 20 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 89 6 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 37 41 10 12 0 0 0 78 12 17
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 51 31 5 13 0 0 0 82 13 17
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 48 25 8 10 4 4 0 76 15 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 44 46 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 89 6 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 34 29 33 5 0 0 0 62 5 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 59 37 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 54 21 10 0 5 5 5 83 6 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 46 31 11 0 0 6 6 87 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 60 17 0 0 4 15 4 95 5 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 65 21 0 0 8 6 0 91 9 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
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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 Age - 25 - 29 years 27 16 17 12 4 0 26 57 21 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 59 30 4 6 0 0 0 89 6 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 38 44 5 13 0 0 0 82 13 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 62 8 23 0 0 0 8 76 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 58 13 13 0 7 0 9 78 7 20
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 50 12 26 7 0 0 5 65 7 15
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 82 13 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Age - 25 - 29 years 34 46 4 5 12 0 0 80 17 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 66 23 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 41 41 5 13 0 0 0 82 13 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 56 21 0 11 11 0 0 77 23 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 40 23 19 13 6 0 0 62 19 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 46 28 5 21 0 0 0 74 21 16
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 82 0 9 0 5 0 5 86 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 69 19 0 7 5 0 0 88 12 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 59 34 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 33 36 26 5 0 0 0 69 5 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 61 14 11 6 0 0 8 81 6 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 50 15 13 0 19 4 0 67 20 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 46 0 26 6 0 0 23 59 8 16
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 82 0 9 0 5 0 5 86 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 57 23 8 0 12 0 0 80 12 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 63 26 4 6 0 0 0 89 6 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 38 46 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 17
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 54 19 8 6 13 0 0 73 19 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 50 24 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 16
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 91 0 0 0 5 0 5 95 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 42 58 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 41 59 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 46 54 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 29 71 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 46 54 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 39 61 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 25 75 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 43 24 4 5 0 7 18 89 6 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 45 0 15 17 0 6 17 59 22 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 54 8 21 5 0 8 5 70 6 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 67 8 17 0 0 0 8 81 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 62 23 4 0 0 6 4 95 0 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 50 10 10 0 8 8 14 77 10 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 67 11 0 0 0 9 13 100 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 61 14 13 0 12 0 0 75 12 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 66 30 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 51 26 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 69 17 4 0 10 0 0 85 10 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 72 15 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 91 0 0 0 5 0 5 95 5 15
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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 Age - 25 - 29 years 34 38 4 9 0 14 0 85 11 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 72 15 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 51 21 13 5 10 0 0 72 15 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 83 6 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 56 22 4 4 9 4 0 82 14 20
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 57 24 6 0 0 14 0 94 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 81 15 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 34 45 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 69 22 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 61 15 8 5 10 0 0 77 15 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 52 21 4 15 8 0 0 73 23 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 53 28 14 0 0 6 0 86 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 89 6 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 34 31 15 12 0 7 0 71 13 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 66 21 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 26 39 13 18 5 0 0 64 23 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 42 31 4 8 8 6 0 78 18 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 39 36 19 0 0 6 0 80 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 59 22 9 11 0 0 0 81 11 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 34 27 25 14 0 0 0 61 14 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 52 33 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 44 23 13 10 10 0 0 67 21 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 39 24 9 9 13 6 0 67 23 20
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 45 40 10 0 0 6 0 89 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 50 31 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 64 23 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 48 40 8 4 0 0 0 87 4 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 87 8 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 78 13 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Age - 25 - 29 years 41 36 12 5 0 0 7 82 5 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 44 33 5 10 0 0 8 83 11 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 72 17 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 40 29 8 13 0 0 10 77 14 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 53 42 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 27 43 19 5 0 0 7 75 5 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 47 27 6 20 0 0 0 74 20 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 23 44 0 10 15 8 0 72 28 17
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 31 42 8 4 8 6 0 78 13 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 32 58 0 0 4 6 0 95 5 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 59 28 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Age - 25 - 29 years 29 17 19 24 7 0 5 48 32 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 55 34 4 0 0 6 0 95 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 38 23 10 21 8 0 0 61 28 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 75 8 11 0 0 6 0 88 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 48 25 10 4 8 0 4 76 13 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 40 19 6 0 14 22 0 75 18 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 70 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 27 36 21 12 0 0 5 65 12 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 65 24 4 0 0 6 0 95 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 49 18 21 5 8 0 0 67 13 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 58 19 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 44 23 15 4 4 10 0 74 9 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 36 39 19 0 0 6 0 80 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 75 16 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 14

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 18 19 12 25 14 7 5 42 44 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 36 11 9 13 9 22 0 61 28 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 26 5 33 5 23 8 0 33 31 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 38 19 23 8 12 0 0 57 20 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 35 8 19 0 17 12 8 55 21 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 18 36 13 0 8 25 0 72 11 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 42 25 6 5 0 9 13 86 6 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 52 26 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 41 41 9 6 0 4 0 84 7 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 26 31 33 10 0 0 0 56 10 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 30 25 31 13 0 0 0 55 13 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 19 33 10 19 13 6 0 56 33 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 42 25 19 0 0 14 0 78 0 16
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 47 39 0 9 5 0 0 86 14 14

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 27 19 17 12 7 0 18 57 23 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 30 18 23 15 4 6 4 52 22 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 15 5 23 23 13 13 8 26 45 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 29 11 0 42 6 11 0 45 55 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 23 21 4 29 23 0 0 44 52 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 28 14 13 13 14 14 6 52 33 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 38 16 17 19 0 0 9 60 21 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 55 24 12 5 0 0 5 83 5 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 37 32 21 0 0 0 10 77 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 28 33 28 10 0 0 0 61 10 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 58 19 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 52 29 8 0 0 0 10 91 0 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 79 4 6 6 0 0 6 88 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 81 0 11 0 0 0 9 88 0 15

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Age - 25 - 29 years 71 12 9 7 0 0 0 83 7 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 62 24 4 6 0 0 4 89 7 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 64 26 0 0 5 5 0 95 5 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 67 13 14 0 0 6 0 85 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 33 38 8 0 4 12 4 85 5 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 60 10 0 8 11 0 11 78 22 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 73 5 0 13 0 0 9 85 15 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Age - 25 - 29 years 76 0 12 0 0 7 5 87 0 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 79 5 5 0 5 0 5 89 5 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 81 0 8 0 0 6 4 91 0 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 75 6 0 0 8 6 6 91 9 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 87 5 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 15

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Age - 25 - 29 years 55 24 9 0 0 0 12 89 0 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 71 19 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 76 11 8 0 0 0 5 91 0 16
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 87 0 8 0 0 0 6 92 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 71 15 4 0 0 0 10 95 0 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 70 6 6 0 8 6 6 85 9 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 79 6 5 0 0 0 9 94 0 14

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 18 43 31 5 0 4 0 63 5 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 47 38 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 38 33 10 10 8 0 0 72 18 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 52 13 29 0 0 6 0 69 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 38 27 25 4 6 0 0 65 10 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 27 60 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 67 13 15 5 0 0 0 81 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 29 55 7 5 0 0 5 88 5 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 57 28 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 44 33 5 10 8 0 0 77 18 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 48 29 8 10 4 0 0 77 15 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 63 29 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 59 22 9 6 5 0 0 81 11 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 34 11 28 11 5 7 5 50 18 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 52 33 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 33 39 10 13 0 0 5 76 13 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 50 21 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 52 27 8 4 4 4 0 83 9 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 54 20 14 0 0 13 0 84 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 12 25 21 7 5 18 12 53 17 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 39 31 9 11 0 11 0 78 12 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 33 21 23 0 5 13 5 66 6 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 56 13 23 8 0 0 0 70 8 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 33 27 25 0 0 15 0 71 0 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 28 51 0 0 8 13 0 91 9 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 47 16 5 15 0 17 0 77 18 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 23 22 39 5 0 0 12 50 5 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 50 35 0 6 4 0 4 89 11 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 46 23 15 10 0 0 5 73 11 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 60 29 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 61 22 0 9 0 0 9 90 10 20
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 54 37 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 67 13 15 0 0 0 5 85 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 67 21 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 72 0 15 13 0 0 0 72 13 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 62 23 4 6 4 0 0 85 10 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 72 15 0 4 8 0 0 87 13 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 72 23 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 59 30 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 69 13 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 72 5 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 54 22 4 11 9 0 0 76 20 20
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 76 14 6 0 4 0 0 90 4 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 81 15 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 54 34 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 64 25 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 72 5 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 62 15 4 10 8 0 0 77 19 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 72 10 14 0 4 0 0 82 4 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 81 15 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 42 22 7 0 5 14 11 84 6 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 58 22 10 6 0 0 4 83 7 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 44 26 10 13 8 0 0 69 20 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 66 23 0 0 0 11 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 56 13 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 60 19 10 6 5 0 0 79 10 16
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
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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 Age - 25 - 29 years 37 19 45 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 30 45 25 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 26 44 31 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 11 63 26 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 13 67 21 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 10 75 15 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 19 64 16 15
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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 Age - 40 - 44 years 0 100 13

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 11 4 24 14 12 19 17 23 40 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 33 4 9 4 0 43 6 74 9 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 5 10 10 5 5 54 10 43 29 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 29 0 25 0 0 39 8 53 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 23 4 4 0 13 48 8 62 29 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 25 10 4 4 14 38 4 61 32 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 25 11 9 6 14 28 6 55 31 14

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 29 9 17 14 5 22 5 51 26 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 50 31 9 0 0 11 0 90 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 28 31 10 5 13 8 5 68 21 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 56 13 19 0 0 11 0 79 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 31 25 15 10 8 6 4 63 21 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 46 14 0 0 18 22 0 77 23 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 53 5 13 15 0 9 6 67 17 15
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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 Age - 40 - 44 years 0 100 13
2020 Age - 60 years and over 0 100 12

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 15 0 21 14 0 38 12 29 28 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 33 0 13 0 0 43 11 72 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 5 15 15 5 0 49 10 50 13 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 35 6 19 0 0 40 0 68 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 23 4 4 4 8 48 8 62 29 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 19 20 4 6 8 38 4 68 24 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 32 14 0 6 5 37 6 80 20 14

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 29 12 17 12 0 26 5 59 17 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 54 15 9 0 0 22 0 89 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 33 31 5 5 5 15 5 81 13 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 58 6 19 0 0 17 0 77 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 44 31 8 4 8 0 4 78 13 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 50 10 4 6 8 22 0 77 18 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 53 22 19 0 0 0 6 79 0 15
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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 Age - 25 - 29 years 26 39 19 0 17 0 0 65 17 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 34 43 4 11 8 0 0 77 19 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 20 36 33 0 10 0 0 56 10 17
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 31 38 15 13 4 0 0 69 17 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 64 16 9 6 6 0 0 80 11 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 23 34 33 11 0 0 0 57 11 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 59 32 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 59 19 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 56 10 23 5 5 0 0 67 10 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 87 6 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 54 17 8 4 4 0 13 81 10 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 64 6 11 6 14 0 0 70 19 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 70 5 21 5 0 0 0 75 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 11 35 12 42 0 0 0 46 42 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 11 28 31 20 11 0 0 38 31 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 36 15 28 15 5 0 0 51 21 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 52 19 11 6 11 0 0 71 17 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 10 33 21 17 15 0 4 46 33 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 22 31 33 0 14 0 0 53 14 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 15 53 19 9 5 0 0 67 13 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 38 22 9 24 7 0 0 60 31 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 38 19 28 11 4 0 0 56 15 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 51 27 16 0 5 0 0 78 5 16
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 58 6 19 11 6 0 0 64 17 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 15 35 19 21 10 0 0 50 31 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 39 28 11 0 14 0 8 73 15 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 29 47 10 9 5 0 0 76 13 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 45 25 9 9 12 0 0 70 21 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 35 13 30 17 4 0 0 48 22 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 26 36 18 15 5 0 0 61 21 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 44 21 17 0 6 0 11 74 7 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 31 27 10 27 4 0 0 58 31 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 48 14 11 6 14 0 8 67 21 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 47 30 5 6 13 0 0 76 19 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 59 15 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 55 17 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 20
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 73 11 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 16
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 60 23 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 29 37 15 4 6 0 8 73 11 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 52 12 22 0 6 0 8 70 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 64 25 0 6 5 0 0 89 11 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 48 29 12 5 7 0 0 76 12 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 20 40 20 14 6 0 0 59 21 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 21 36 23 5 15 0 0 56 21 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 64 25 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 27 31 19 19 4 0 0 58 23 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 46 35 14 0 6 0 0 81 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 63 18 6 0 13 0 0 81 13 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 44 28 0 9 5 0 14 83 17 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 18 22 31 6 8 0 15 47 17 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 36 28 15 10 10 0 0 64 21 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 42 13 37 0 0 0 8 60 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 25 31 19 4 8 0 13 64 14 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 40 32 10 0 6 0 13 83 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 60 15 12 0 5 0 9 82 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 42 24 27 0 7 0 0 66 7 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 59 17 11 13 0 0 0 76 13 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 44 33 5 5 13 0 0 77 18 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 60 29 0 0 0 11 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 38 23 21 4 6 4 4 66 11 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 54 26 14 0 6 0 0 80 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 76 13 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 42 22 25 5 7 0 0 63 12 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 42 24 25 9 0 0 0 66 9 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 57 11 11 16 5 0 0 67 22 16
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 29 38 10 15 4 0 4 70 20 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 53 10 10 14 6 0 8 68 21 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 55 25 6 9 5 0 0 81 13 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 25 42 9 12 12 0 0 67 24 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 55 25 15 0 4 0 0 80 4 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 33 28 18 21 0 0 0 61 21 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 64 19 0 6 0 11 0 93 7 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 40 27 10 10 8 0 4 70 20 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 53 20 6 8 6 0 8 79 15 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 68 21 6 0 5 0 0 89 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 44 33 12 5 7 0 0 76 12 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 74 6 6 9 4 0 0 80 13 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 46 18 23 13 0 0 0 64 13 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 71 11 0 6 0 11 0 93 7 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 40 23 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 51 17 6 4 14 0 8 74 20 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 72 15 9 0 5 0 0 87 5 15

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Age - 25 - 29 years 25 16 20 28 11 0 0 41 39 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 29 32 31 4 4 0 0 61 9 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 26 36 28 10 0 0 0 62 10 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 58 0 17 8 6 11 0 65 16 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 27 21 29 15 4 0 4 50 20 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 21 43 14 8 6 0 8 70 15 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 37 29 15 9 11 0 0 66 19 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 30 31 17 15 7 0 0 61 22 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 54 24 18 4 0 0 0 78 4 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 33 46 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 42 34 6 0 6 11 0 86 7 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 44 27 15 4 4 0 6 76 9 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 58 6 14 8 6 0 8 70 15 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 41 36 17 0 6 0 0 77 6 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 45 26 12 17 0 0 0 71 17 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 55 13 24 4 4 0 0 68 8 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 54 15 15 10 5 0 0 69 15 17
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 52 24 11 4 9 0 0 76 13 20
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 52 32 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 66 28 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 38 40 17 5 0 0 0 79 5 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 33 23 24 13 6 0 0 57 20 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 28 38 13 21 0 0 0 67 21 17
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 35 17 35 4 4 0 4 54 9 20
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 57 19 10 0 14 0 0 76 14 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 34 51 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 40 53 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 66 18 6 4 0 0 6 89 4 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 54 23 10 5 0 0 8 83 6 17
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 60 17 4 0 0 6 13 95 0 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 71 10 6 0 14 0 0 81 14 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 72 15 9 0 5 0 0 87 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 65 12 0 12 5 0 7 82 18 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 64 5 5 8 10 8 0 75 19 17
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 73 8 4 0 4 6 4 91 5 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 73 6 6 0 8 0 8 85 9 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 89 6 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 68 4 9 12 0 0 7 77 13 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 85 0 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 31 23 21 18 0 8 0 58 19 17
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 50 38 4 4 0 0 4 91 4 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 58 15 4 0 14 0 8 80 15 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 70 19 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 56 20 0 12 5 0 7 82 18 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 87 9 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 49 21 0 13 10 8 0 75 25 17
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 67 19 0 0 10 0 4 89 11 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 71 6 0 0 14 0 9 84 16 16
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 74 10 6 0 5 0 5 89 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 70 4 0 5 0 0 21 94 6 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 87 0 4 0 0 0 9 95 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 41 10 5 5 10 0 28 71 21 17
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 60 15 0 0 0 0 25 100 0 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 54 11 8 0 0 0 26 89 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 73 13 0 0 7 0 7 92 8 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 72 15 9 0 0 0 4 91 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 61 10 10 5 0 0 13 82 6 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 86 0 8 0 6 0 0 86 6 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 77 8 0 0 4 0 10 95 5 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 63 11 0 4 6 0 16 88 12 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 80 9 0 6 5 0 0 89 11 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 60 16 0 5 12 0 7 82 18 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 83 9 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 20
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 64 13 0 13 5 0 5 81 19 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 86 0 0 8 6 0 0 86 14 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 69 13 0 0 4 0 15 95 5 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 71 11 0 0 10 0 8 89 11 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 95 0 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 52 23 9 8 7 0 0 75 15 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 45 23 20 4 4 0 4 71 9 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 28 56 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 61 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 52 23 4 6 0 0 15 88 7 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 62 24 0 0 6 0 8 94 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 66 30 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 34 30 21 0 15 0 0 63 15 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 24 35 24 6 10 0 0 59 17 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 18 61 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 52 25 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 37 29 21 4 8 0 0 67 13 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 47 38 9 0 6 0 0 86 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 41 55 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 16 38 34 7 5 0 0 54 12 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 4 38 32 25 0 0 0 43 25 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 8 54 33 5 0 0 0 61 5 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 46 25 18 11 0 0 0 71 11 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 4 40 38 8 10 0 0 44 19 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 26 35 29 4 6 0 0 61 10 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 24 40 32 0 5 0 0 63 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 12 18 31 21 19 0 0 40 30 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 11 34 23 20 12 0 0 32 45 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 5 15 44 20 15 0 0 36 21 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 0 12 21 33 34 0 0 67 12 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 10 21 35 29 0 4 0 30 33 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 6 9 20 32 33 0 0 65 15 16
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 0 5 30 42 23 0 0 66 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 35 17 28 20 0 0 0 53 20 17
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 38 30 15 6 11 0 0 67 17 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 36 46 8 5 5 0 0 82 10 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 58 25 11 0 0 6 0 88 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 35 27 23 4 4 6 0 67 9 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 40 41 14 6 0 0 0 81 6 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 31 27 11 31 0 0 0 59 31 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 42 35 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 44 21 13 18 5 0 0 64 23 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 44 27 23 0 0 6 0 76 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 44 23 4 15 8 6 0 71 24 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 40 28 10 6 8 8 0 74 15 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 67 28 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 27 13 21 16 19 0 5 42 36 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 34 35 4 21 6 0 0 69 27 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 54 15 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 44 21 24 11 0 0 0 65 11 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 40 23 0 13 8 12 4 75 25 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 54 18 10 6 8 4 0 75 14 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 50 27 18 0 0 0 5 81 0 14

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 29 32 18 5 12 0 5 64 17 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 43 40 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 20
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 54 15 20 5 5 0 0 69 10 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 44 20 11 11 0 14 0 74 13 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 40 27 6 8 10 4 4 73 20 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 66 10 6 6 8 4 0 80 14 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 67 23 0 5 0 0 5 95 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 29 35 7 22 7 0 0 63 30 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 49 34 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 44 28 5 10 13 0 0 72 23 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 60 23 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 38 29 4 25 4 0 0 67 29 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 48 28 6 10 8 0 0 76 18 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 72 17 6 0 5 0 0 89 5 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 31 58 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 69 18 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 51 28 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 79 15 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 42 50 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 48 32 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 54 31 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 38 51 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 49 34 6 4 6 0 0 83 11 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 67 10 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 67 27 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 44 38 10 8 0 0 0 81 8 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 45 30 16 0 9 0 0 75 9 16
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 37 44 5 9 6 0 0 81 15 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 41 32 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 66 21 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 56 28 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 44 35 8 8 0 0 4 83 9 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 47 28 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 72 13 6 9 0 0 0 85 9 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 49 31 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 66 24 0 6 4 0 0 90 10 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 61 23 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 67 27 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 58 33 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 57 24 6 6 8 0 0 81 14 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 81 0 6 9 0 0 5 85 9 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 81 15 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 87 8 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 34 48 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 52 20 4 13 11 0 0 72 24 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 46 26 10 5 5 8 0 78 11 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 48 44 0 4 0 4 0 96 4 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 58 36 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 76 19 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 55 25 4 5 12 0 0 80 17 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 52 35 4 4 6 0 0 86 10 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 67 13 10 5 5 0 0 79 10 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 50 21 23 0 0 6 0 76 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 58 29 0 8 0 4 0 91 9 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 68 10 4 0 14 4 0 81 14 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 67 15 5 9 0 0 5 86 9 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 48 20 9 22 0 0 0 68 22 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 53 15 24 4 4 0 0 68 8 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 54 26 10 5 5 0 0 79 10 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 44 25 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 69 19 0 8 4 0 0 87 13 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 67 14 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 76 5 15 5 0 0 0 81 5 15

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 Age - 55 - 59 years 42 36 9 13 0 0 0 78 13 10

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 Age - 55 - 59 years 91 9 10
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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 Age - 25 - 29 years 9 91 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 17 83 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 5 95 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 8 92 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 21 79 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 14 86 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 0 100 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 17 83 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 18 82 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 23 77 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 6 94 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 17 83 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 13 87 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 9 91 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 34 42 17 5 0 4 0 78 5 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 49 28 5 0 5 8 5 88 6 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 56 17 11 8 0 0 8 80 8 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 48 44 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 67 20 0 8 6 0 0 86 14 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 85 5 6 0 0 0 5 94 0 15
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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 Age - 25 - 29 years 11 74 15 0 87 13 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 19 68 14 0 78 22 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 23 61 15 0 73 27 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 0 80 12 8 100 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 8 65 23 4 89 11 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 34 51 14 0 60 40 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 15 80 5 0 84 16 15

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 Age - 25 - 29 years 47 19 5 0 0 0 29 93 0 18
2020 Age - 30 - 34 years 54 4 9 4 4 10 14 77 12 21
2020 Age - 35 - 39 years 49 13 10 10 5 0 13 70 18 17
2020 Age - 40 - 44 years 55 13 6 0 0 0 25 92 0 13
2020 Age - 45 - 49 years 31 15 6 13 8 0 27 63 29 21
2020 Age - 50 - 54 years 41 0 6 6 14 0 34 62 29 17
2020 Age - 55 - 59 years 74 6 6 6 0 0 9 87 6 15
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