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

The results of the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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 ND 45 36 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2019 ND 18 59 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 17
2018 ND 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2017 ND 46 50 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 28
2017 ND-01 31 62 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 ND 18 48 9 18 6 0 0 67 24 33
2014 ND-01 21 64 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2014 ND-02 15 31 8 31 15 0 0 46 46 13

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 ND 55 9 9 9 18 0 0 64 27 11
2019 ND 18 29 35 6 12 0 0 47 18 17
2018 ND 46 23 8 15 0 8 0 75 17 13
2017 ND 46 43 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 28
2017 ND-01 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 ND 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 ND 35 41 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 17
2018 ND 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2017 ND 54 43 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 28
2017 ND-01 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 ND 52 39 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 33
2014 ND-01 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 ND-02 38 46 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13

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 ND 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 ND 29 53 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2018 ND 23 69 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2017 ND 54 39 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 28
2017 ND-01 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2014 ND 33 45 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 33
2014 ND-01 43 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2014 ND-02 23 46 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13

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 ND 50 10 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2019 ND 29 35 12 12 12 0 0 65 24 17
2018 ND 38 31 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13
2017 ND 43 39 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 28
2017 ND-01 46 31 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2014 ND 30 27 15 12 12 3 0 59 25 33
2014 ND-01 36 29 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14
2014 ND-02 23 31 8 15 15 8 0 58 33 13

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 ND 55 9 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11
2019 ND 24 41 18 12 6 0 0 65 18 17
2018 ND 31 46 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2017 ND 36 50 11 4 0 0 0 86 4 28
2017 ND-01 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2014 ND 33 21 18 15 12 0 0 55 27 33
2014 ND-01 36 21 29 7 7 0 0 57 14 14
2014 ND-02 31 23 8 23 15 0 0 54 38 13

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 ND 45 0 18 18 0 18 0 56 22 11
2019 ND 31 13 31 13 6 6 0 47 20 16
2018 ND 46 23 15 0 0 15 0 82 0 13
2017 ND 39 32 21 0 0 7 0 77 0 28
2017 ND-01 31 31 31 0 0 8 0 67 0 13
2014 ND 33 27 12 9 12 3 3 65 23 33
2014 ND-01 36 43 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2014 ND-02 31 23 15 8 23 0 0 54 31 13
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Leadership

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 ND 45 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2019 ND 41 35 6 0 12 0 6 81 13 17

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 ND 45 18 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2019 ND 29 35 12 12 6 6 0 69 19 17
2018 ND 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2017 ND 57 36 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 28
2017 ND-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 ND 55 30 0 9 6 0 0 85 15 33
2014 ND-01 50 43 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2014 ND-02 69 15 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 ND 55 18 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2019 ND 44 25 19 0 13 0 0 69 13 16
2018 ND 54 23 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2017 ND 64 29 0 4 4 0 0 93 7 28
2017 ND-01 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 ND 55 27 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 33
2014 ND-01 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2014 ND-02 62 15 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13

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 ND 55 9 18 0 9 9 0 70 10 11
2019 ND 18 47 18 6 6 6 0 69 13 17
2018 ND 46 23 8 8 8 8 0 75 17 13
2017 ND 29 43 14 7 0 7 0 77 8 28
2017 ND-01 23 54 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2014 ND 30 15 27 12 3 12 0 52 17 33
2014 ND-01 43 14 14 14 0 14 0 67 17 14
2014 ND-02 23 15 46 8 0 8 0 42 8 13

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 ND 45 18 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2019 ND 12 47 12 18 12 0 0 59 29 17
2018 ND 31 23 15 15 8 8 0 58 25 13
2017 ND 25 43 21 11 0 0 0 68 11 28
2017 ND-01 23 46 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2014 ND 21 24 21 12 15 6 0 48 29 33
2014 ND-01 29 29 21 7 7 7 0 62 15 14
2014 ND-02 15 23 23 15 15 8 0 42 33 13

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 ND 18 45 18 0 18 0 0 64 18 11
2019 ND 12 29 12 29 18 0 0 41 47 17
2018 ND 15 31 15 23 8 8 0 50 33 13
2017 ND 14 39 29 11 0 7 0 58 12 28
2017 ND-01 15 46 31 8 0 0 0 62 8 13
2014 ND 12 24 21 15 15 12 0 41 34 33
2014 ND-01 29 21 21 0 14 14 0 58 17 14
2014 ND-02 0 23 15 31 15 15 0 27 55 13

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 ND 9 36 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 11
2019 ND 18 12 6 41 24 0 0 29 65 17
2018 ND 0 38 15 23 15 8 0 42 42 13
2017 ND 14 43 29 11 4 0 0 57 14 28
2017 ND-01 8 46 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13
2014 ND 15 24 21 15 18 6 0 42 35 33
2014 ND-01 14 29 21 14 14 7 0 46 31 14
2014 ND-02 23 15 23 15 15 8 0 42 33 13
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Workforce

Performance management

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 ND 45 18 0 27 9 0 0 64 36 11
2019 ND 24 35 12 12 18 0 0 59 29 17
2018 ND 23 46 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2017 ND 32 54 4 11 0 0 0 86 11 28
2017 ND-01 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2014 ND 21 30 15 21 12 0 0 52 33 33
2014 ND-01 43 36 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2014 ND-02 0 31 23 31 15 0 0 31 46 13

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 ND 27 45 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2019 ND 18 47 0 24 12 0 0 65 35 17
2018 ND 54 8 31 8 0 0 0 62 8 13
2017 ND 39 36 14 11 0 0 0 75 11 28
2017 ND-01 31 31 15 23 0 0 0 62 23 13

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 ND 36 27 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2019 ND 29 41 12 12 6 0 0 71 18 17
2018 ND 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2017 ND 54 32 11 4 0 0 0 86 4 28
2017 ND-01 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 ND 55 24 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 33
2014 ND-01 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2014 ND-02 62 15 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

Job fit and development

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 ND 18 45 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11
2019 ND 24 29 6 35 6 0 0 53 41 17
2018 ND 8 69 8 8 0 0 8 83 8 13
2017 ND 29 50 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 28
2017 ND-01 15 62 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2014 ND 21 45 15 12 6 0 0 67 18 33
2014 ND-01 29 36 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14
2014 ND-02 15 46 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13

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 ND 45 18 18 0 18 0 0 64 18 11

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 ND 27 9 27 0 36 0 0 36 36 11
2019 ND 12 24 24 12 29 0 0 35 41 17
2018 ND 0 46 23 15 8 8 0 50 25 13
2017 ND 21 32 21 18 4 4 0 56 22 28
2017 ND-01 23 31 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13
2014 ND 18 30 15 24 9 3 0 50 34 33
2014 ND-01 21 21 21 21 7 7 0 46 31 14
2014 ND-02 15 46 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 13

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 ND 27 9 9 18 27 9 0 40 50 11
2019 ND 6 18 18 29 29 0 0 24 59 17
2018 ND 0 46 0 31 23 0 0 46 54 13
2017 ND 14 57 18 0 7 4 0 74 7 28
2017 ND-01 15 54 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13
2014 ND 15 21 3 33 21 3 3 39 58 33
2014 ND-01 21 21 0 36 14 7 0 46 54 14
2014 ND-02 8 15 8 38 31 0 0 23 69 13

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 ND 27 0 45 18 9 0 0 27 27 11
2019 ND 29 24 24 24 0 0 0 53 24 17

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 ND 27 27 36 0 9 0 0 55 9 11
2019 ND 29 35 6 18 12 0 0 65 29 17

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 ND 82 0 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2019 ND 88 0 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 17

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 ND 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2019 ND 88 0 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 17

Empowerment

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 ND 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 ND 12 53 6 24 6 0 0 65 29 17
2018 ND 23 46 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2017 ND 36 57 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 28
2017 ND-01 31 69 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 ND 21 45 9 6 18 0 0 67 24 33
2014 ND-01 36 50 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2014 ND-02 15 31 15 15 23 0 0 46 38 13

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 ND 40 20 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 ND 24 35 6 24 12 0 0 59 35 17
2018 ND 38 31 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2017 ND 57 18 18 7 0 0 0 75 7 28
2017 ND-01 54 15 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2014 ND 39 21 15 15 9 0 0 61 24 33
2014 ND-01 71 7 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2014 ND-02 15 38 8 23 15 0 0 54 38 13

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 ND 27 27 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 11
2019 ND 24 35 18 18 6 0 0 59 24 17
2018 ND 38 23 8 23 0 0 8 67 25 13
2017 ND 48 37 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 27
2017 ND-01 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2014 ND 33 24 15 18 9 0 0 58 27 33
2014 ND-01 57 21 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2014 ND-02 15 31 15 31 8 0 0 46 38 13

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 ND 27 27 9 27 0 9 0 60 30 11
2019 ND 24 41 6 12 12 6 0 69 25 17
2018 ND 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2017 ND 39 25 25 7 0 4 0 67 7 28
2017 ND-01 31 23 46 0 0 0 0 54 0 13

Work-life balance and workload

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 ND 36 27 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2019 ND 19 63 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16
2018 ND 31 46 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2017 ND 29 61 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 28
2017 ND-01 31 69 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 ND 42 45 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 33
2014 ND-01 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 ND-02 31 54 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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 ND 20 10 20 20 30 0 0 30 50 10
2019 ND 18 41 29 6 6 0 0 59 12 17
2018 ND 15 38 15 8 23 0 0 54 31 13
2017 ND 32 36 14 18 0 0 0 68 18 28
2017 ND-01 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 ND 9 55 21 15 0 0 0 64 15 33
2014 ND-01 14 43 29 14 0 0 0 57 14 14
2014 ND-02 8 69 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

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 ND 55 45 11

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 ND 55 18 9 0 9 0 9 80 10 11

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 ND 18 45 36 11
2019 ND 24 24 53 17
2018 ND 31 38 31 13
2017 ND 19 56 26 27
2017 ND-01 17 67 17 12
2014 ND 15 48 36 33
2014 ND-01 14 50 36 14
2014 ND-02 23 46 31 13
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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 ND 36 36 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2019 ND 29 24 24 12 12 0 0 53 24 17
2018 ND 62 15 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2017 ND 54 39 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 28
2017 ND-01 31 62 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 ND 36 36 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 33
2014 ND-01 50 43 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2014 ND-02 23 38 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 13

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 ND 18 64 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2019 ND 18 29 29 18 6 0 0 47 24 17
2018 ND 31 62 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2017 ND 25 57 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 28
2017 ND-01 8 77 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2014 ND 27 42 9 15 6 0 0 70 21 33
2014 ND-01 29 43 0 21 7 0 0 71 29 14
2014 ND-02 23 54 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13

Organizational performance

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 ND 18 55 18 9 0 0 0 9 73 11
2019 ND 24 35 35 6 0 0 0 6 59 17
2018 ND 8 38 46 8 0 0 0 8 46 13
2017 ND 14 14 54 11 7 0 0 18 29 28
2017 ND-01 15 0 62 8 15 0 0 23 15 13
2014 ND 9 42 42 3 3 0 0 6 52 33
2014 ND-01 7 36 50 0 7 0 0 7 43 14
2014 ND-02 8 38 46 8 0 0 0 8 46 13

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 ND 9 27 36 18 9 0 0 27 36 11
2019 ND 24 18 29 29 0 0 0 29 41 17
2018 ND 0 8 50 33 8 0 0 42 8 12
2017 ND 4 11 43 32 7 4 0 41 15 28
2017 ND-01 0 15 46 23 15 0 0 38 15 13
2014 ND 21 15 36 24 3 0 0 27 36 33
2014 ND-01 14 7 50 21 7 0 0 29 21 14
2014 ND-02 23 23 31 23 0 0 0 23 46 13

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 ND 18 27 18 36 0 0 0 36 45 11
2019 ND 41 29 24 6 0 0 0 6 71 17
2018 ND 33 42 8 8 8 0 0 17 75 12
2017 ND 32 32 25 11 0 0 0 11 64 28
2017 ND-01 31 31 23 15 0 0 0 15 62 13
2014 ND 21 52 18 3 6 0 0 9 73 33
2014 ND-01 7 57 21 0 14 0 0 14 64 14
2014 ND-02 23 54 23 0 0 0 0 0 77 13

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 ND 27 27 45 0 0 0 0 0 55 11
2019 ND 29 24 41 6 0 0 0 6 53 17
2018 ND 23 46 23 8 0 0 0 8 69 13
2017 ND 7 32 18 39 4 0 0 43 39 28
2017 ND-01 0 15 23 54 8 0 0 62 15 13
2014 ND 15 24 42 15 3 0 0 18 39 33
2014 ND-01 14 21 50 7 7 0 0 14 36 14
2014 ND-02 15 8 46 31 0 0 0 31 23 13

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 ND 45 18 18 18 0 0 0 18 64 11
2019 ND 29 12 29 29 0 0 0 29 41 17
2018 ND 15 31 23 23 0 8 0 25 50 13
2017 ND 7 36 21 29 0 0 7 31 46 28
2017 ND-01 0 31 38 31 0 0 0 31 31 13
2014 ND 21 39 30 3 3 0 3 6 63 33
2014 ND-01 21 43 29 0 7 0 0 7 64 14
2014 ND-02 23 31 31 8 0 0 8 8 58 13

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 ND 9 9 45 36 0 0 0 36 18 11
2019 ND 0 29 35 24 12 0 0 35 29 17
2018 ND 0 0 31 54 15 0 0 69 0 13
2017 ND 0 21 21 46 11 0 0 57 21 28
2017 ND-01 0 15 23 54 8 0 0 62 15 13
2014 ND 15 18 39 18 9 0 0 27 33 33
2014 ND-01 14 14 29 29 14 0 0 43 29 14
2014 ND-02 15 23 46 15 0 0 0 15 38 13

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 ND 18 9 45 27 0 0 0 27 27 11
2019 ND 24 35 35 6 0 0 0 6 59 17
2018 ND 15 38 38 8 0 0 0 8 54 13
2017 ND 21 21 36 18 4 0 0 21 43 28
2017 ND-01 31 23 38 8 0 0 0 8 54 13
2014 ND 18 27 45 3 6 0 0 9 45 33
2014 ND-01 14 21 43 7 14 0 0 21 36 14
2014 ND-02 23 23 54 0 0 0 0 0 46 13

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 ND 0 0 73 27 0 0 0 27 0 11
2019 ND 6 24 47 18 6 0 0 24 29 17

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 ND 9 45 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 11
2019 ND 6 31 25 13 25 0 0 38 38 16

Diversity and inclusion

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 ND 64 18 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2019 ND 29 24 12 18 18 0 0 53 35 17
2018 ND 46 15 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 13
2017 ND 50 36 7 0 4 4 0 89 4 28
2017 ND-01 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 ND 58 27 6 0 9 0 0 85 9 33
2014 ND-01 57 36 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2014 ND-02 54 23 8 0 15 0 0 77 15 13

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 ND 45 36 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2019 ND 53 24 0 18 6 0 0 76 24 17
2018 ND 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2017 ND 61 36 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 28
2017 ND-01 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 ND 48 27 15 3 6 0 0 76 9 33
2014 ND-01 64 14 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2014 ND-02 31 38 15 0 15 0 0 69 15 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 ND 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2019 ND 29 41 6 18 6 0 0 71 24 17
2018 ND 46 38 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13

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 ND 45 18 9 9 9 9 0 70 20 11
2019 ND 18 47 12 12 12 0 0 65 24 17
2018 ND 31 54 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2017 ND 32 57 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 28
2017 ND-01 31 54 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2014 ND 36 33 15 6 6 3 0 72 13 33
2014 ND-01 50 43 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2014 ND-02 23 31 31 8 8 0 0 54 15 13

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 ND 36 18 18 9 9 9 0 60 20 11
2019 ND 35 29 24 12 0 0 0 65 12 17
2018 ND 38 54 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2017 ND 32 61 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 28
2017 ND-01 31 62 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2014 ND 39 36 12 9 0 3 0 78 9 33
2014 ND-01 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2014 ND-02 23 46 8 15 0 8 0 75 17 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 ND 55 18 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2019 ND 29 47 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 17
2018 ND 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2017 ND 46 50 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 28
2017 ND-01 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 ND 52 24 6 6 12 0 0 76 18 33
2014 ND-01 64 29 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2014 ND-02 38 31 8 8 15 0 0 69 23 13

Anti-racism

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 ND 45 18 18 0 9 0 9 70 10 11

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 ND 45 9 9 18 9 9 0 60 30 11

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 ND 27 18 27 18 0 9 0 50 20 11

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 ND 18 36 9 9 18 9 0 60 30 11
2019 ND 29 18 6 24 12 12 0 53 40 17
2018 ND 23 54 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 13
2017 ND 32 32 18 7 4 4 4 69 12 28
2017 ND-01 38 31 15 8 0 8 0 75 8 13
2014 ND 18 55 6 9 9 3 0 75 19 33
2014 ND-01 29 57 0 0 7 7 0 92 8 14
2014 ND-02 8 54 8 15 15 0 0 62 31 13

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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 ND 27 36 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2019 ND 35 35 12 0 18 0 0 71 18 17
2018 ND 38 38 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2017 ND 57 32 4 4 0 4 0 93 4 28
2017 ND-01 46 38 0 8 0 8 0 92 8 13
2014 ND 33 36 6 12 9 3 0 72 22 33
2014 ND-01 50 36 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 14
2014 ND-02 23 31 15 15 8 8 0 58 25 13

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 ND 36 18 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 11
2019 ND 29 35 12 18 6 0 0 65 24 17
2018 ND 31 38 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13

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 ND 9 27 18 9 27 0 9 40 40 11
2019 ND 6 18 18 12 29 18 0 29 50 17
2018 ND 8 31 31 15 0 8 8 45 18 13
2017 ND 14 29 18 14 4 21 0 55 23 28
2017 ND-01 23 38 15 8 0 15 0 73 9 13
2014 ND 18 21 18 3 21 9 9 48 30 33
2014 ND-01 36 29 14 0 7 7 7 75 8 14
2014 ND-02 0 15 23 8 31 15 8 20 50 13

Physical environment and equipment

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 ND 45 27 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 ND 45 45 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 ND 35 35 0 24 6 0 0 71 29 17
2017 ND 25 50 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 28
2017 ND-01 31 38 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2014 ND 30 45 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 33
2014 ND-01 36 43 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2014 ND-02 31 38 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13

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 ND 45 18 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11
2019 ND 53 24 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17
2017 ND 59 37 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 27
2017 ND-01 46 46 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2014 ND 45 42 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 33
2014 ND-01 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2014 ND-02 31 46 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13

Use of official languages

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 ND 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 ND 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 28
2017 ND-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 ND 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 33
2014 ND-01 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 ND-02 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 ND 55 18 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2019 ND 53 12 24 12 0 0 0 65 12 17

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 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 ND 27 18 18 9 9 18 0 56 22 11
2019 ND 18 6 6 18 6 29 18 44 44 17
2018 ND 15 0 31 8 0 23 23 29 14 13
2017 ND 11 18 4 0 0 46 21 89 0 28
2017 ND-01 8 23 0 0 0 38 31 100 0 13
2014 ND 9 15 3 3 12 33 24 57 36 33
2014 ND-01 7 14 0 0 7 36 36 75 25 14
2014 ND-02 8 15 8 8 15 31 15 43 43 13

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 ND 36 18 18 9 9 9 0 60 20 11
2019 ND 24 24 12 12 6 24 0 62 23 17
2018 ND 31 31 23 8 0 8 0 67 8 13
2017 ND 29 32 18 0 0 18 4 77 0 28
2017 ND-01 15 38 23 0 0 15 8 70 0 13
2014 ND 18 21 21 9 9 18 3 50 23 33
2014 ND-01 21 21 14 0 7 36 0 67 11 14
2014 ND-02 8 31 31 8 15 8 0 42 25 13

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 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 ND 27 9 27 9 9 18 0 44 22 11
2019 ND 24 0 6 12 6 35 18 50 38 17
2018 ND 8 0 33 0 0 33 25 20 0 12
2017 ND 11 18 11 0 0 46 14 73 0 28
2017 ND-01 8 15 0 0 0 54 23 100 0 13
2014 ND 15 9 12 0 0 58 6 67 0 33
2014 ND-01 14 14 14 0 0 50 7 67 0 14
2014 ND-02 8 8 15 0 0 62 8 50 0 13

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 ND 36 9 27 9 9 9 0 50 20 11
2019 ND 24 24 18 6 6 24 0 62 15 17
2018 ND 31 31 23 8 0 0 8 67 8 13
2017 ND 25 39 18 0 0 18 0 78 0 28
2017 ND-01 23 46 15 0 0 15 0 82 0 13
2014 ND 21 18 21 6 0 33 0 59 9 33
2014 ND-01 29 14 7 7 0 43 0 75 13 14
2014 ND-02 8 31 31 8 0 23 0 50 10 13

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 ND 18 82 11

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 ND 18 82 11
2019 ND 35 65 17
2017 ND 21 79 28
2014 ND 21 79 33

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 ND 36 36 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
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A safe and healthy workplace

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 ND 36 36 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11

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 ND 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 ND 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

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 ND 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

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 ND 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

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 ND 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 ND 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 ND 45 36 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11

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 ND 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

A psychologically healthy workplace

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 ND 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 ND 35 41 6 18 0 0 0 76 18 17
2018 ND 15 46 31 8 0 0 0 62 8 13
2017 ND 18 57 7 18 0 0 0 75 18 28
2017 ND-01 15 62 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 13

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 ND 45 27 0 0 27 0 0 73 27 11

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 ND 64 9 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 11

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 ND 45 9 9 36 0 0 0 55 36 11
2019 ND 6 65 6 12 12 0 0 71 24 17
2018 ND 15 46 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 13
2017 ND 19 52 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 27
2017 ND-01 15 54 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13

Work-related stress

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 ND 64 18 0 0 9 0 9 90 10 11

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 ND 55 27 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2019 ND 29 41 12 0 18 0 0 71 18 17
2018 ND 15 38 15 15 15 0 0 54 31 13
2017 ND 29 21 25 11 11 0 4 52 22 28
2017 ND-01 31 23 23 15 8 0 0 54 23 13

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 ND 0 36 9 18 36 0 0 36 55 11
2019 ND 6 29 24 24 18 0 0 35 41 17
2018 ND 0 31 31 15 23 0 0 31 38 13
2017 ND 11 36 25 21 7 0 0 46 29 28
2017 ND-01 8 54 31 8 0 0 0 62 8 13

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 ND 9 18 27 18 27 0 0 27 45 11
2019 ND 6 35 6 24 29 0 0 41 53 17
2018 ND 0 31 15 38 15 0 0 31 54 13
2017 ND 11 50 21 14 4 0 0 61 18 28
2017 ND-01 23 62 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13

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 ND 18 9 18 18 36 0 0 27 55 11
2019 ND 12 24 18 24 24 0 0 35 47 17
2018 ND 8 38 15 31 8 0 0 46 38 13
2017 ND 14 21 32 18 7 0 7 38 27 28
2017 ND-01 15 46 15 15 0 0 8 67 17 13

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 ND 0 36 9 36 18 0 0 36 55 11
2019 ND 12 24 18 24 24 0 0 35 47 17
2018 ND 15 23 23 31 8 0 0 38 38 13
2017 ND 21 25 21 21 7 0 4 48 30 28
2017 ND-01 31 31 31 8 0 0 0 62 8 13

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 ND 27 9 9 18 36 0 0 36 55 11
2019 ND 18 24 24 18 18 0 0 41 35 17
2018 ND 0 38 15 15 31 0 0 38 46 13
2017 ND 4 48 30 19 0 0 0 52 19 27
2017 ND-01 0 69 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13

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 ND 27 27 9 27 9 0 0 55 36 11

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 ND 27 36 9 9 18 0 0 64 27 11
2019 ND 12 24 18 12 35 0 0 35 47 17
2018 ND 23 15 23 31 8 0 0 38 38 13
2017 ND 30 30 26 7 4 0 4 62 12 27
2017 ND-01 23 38 31 8 0 0 0 62 8 13

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 ND 18 18 36 9 18 0 0 36 27 11
2019 ND 6 19 19 31 25 0 0 25 56 16
2018 ND 8 23 46 23 0 0 0 31 23 13
2017 ND 11 41 30 11 4 0 4 54 15 27
2017 ND-01 8 54 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 13

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 ND 27 18 18 9 27 0 0 45 36 11
2019 ND 18 12 18 18 35 0 0 29 53 17
2018 ND 15 8 46 23 8 0 0 23 31 13
2017 ND 4 56 30 7 4 0 0 59 11 27
2017 ND-01 8 46 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13

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 ND 36 36 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 11
2019 ND 24 35 24 6 12 0 0 59 18 17

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 ND 55 18 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11

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 ND 27 45 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2019 ND 35 41 12 0 12 0 0 76 12 17
2018 ND 15 54 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2017 ND 19 33 30 19 0 0 0 52 19 27
2017 ND-01 15 23 46 15 0 0 0 38 15 13

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 ND 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 ND 59 24 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 17
2018 ND 31 38 15 8 0 0 8 75 8 13
2017 ND 36 43 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 28
2017 ND-01 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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 ND 36 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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 ND 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 ND 76 12 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 ND 69 0 8 8 0 0 15 82 9 13

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 ND 73 0 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2019 ND 76 12 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 17
2018 ND 77 0 8 0 8 0 8 83 8 13
2017 ND 79 14 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 28
2017 ND-01 85 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13

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 ND 64 9 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2019 ND 35 35 18 6 6 0 0 71 12 17
2018 ND 38 38 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2017 ND 61 36 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 28
2017 ND-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 ND 73 9 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2019 ND 59 12 6 12 12 0 0 71 24 17
2018 ND 62 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2017 ND 61 32 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 28
2017 ND-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 ND 73 18 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2019 ND 47 0 6 0 0 0 47 89 0 17
2018 ND 38 8 0 0 0 0 54 100 0 13
2017 ND 50 0 4 0 0 0 46 93 0 28
2017 ND-01 46 0 0 0 0 0 54 100 0 13

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 ND 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 ND 71 18 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 ND 69 15 8 0 0 0 8 92 0 13
2017 ND 68 21 0 4 0 0 7 96 4 28
2017 ND-01 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

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 ND 73 9 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2019 ND 59 0 6 18 18 0 0 59 35 17
2018 ND 31 8 38 0 15 0 8 42 17 13
2017 ND 54 18 18 4 7 0 0 71 11 28
2017 ND-01 46 15 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 13

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 ND 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 ND 59 18 18 0 0 0 6 81 0 17
2018 ND 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 ND 57 36 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 28
2017 ND-01 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 ND 27 64 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 ND 0 36 18 27 18 0 0 36 45 11
2019 ND 0 35 29 29 6 0 0 35 35 17
2018 ND 0 15 54 23 8 0 0 15 31 13
2017 ND 4 46 39 11 0 0 0 50 11 28
2017 ND-01 8 62 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13

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 ND 27 27 27 18 0 0 0 18 55 11
2019 ND 24 12 53 12 0 0 0 12 35 17
2018 ND 15 23 54 8 0 0 0 8 38 13
2017 ND 0 18 50 21 11 0 0 32 18 28
2017 ND-01 0 15 46 23 15 0 0 38 15 13
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Pay or other compensation issues

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 ND 9 73 18 0 89 11 11

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 ND 55 9 27 0 9 0 0 64 9 11
2019 ND 50 13 13 13 6 0 6 67 20 16
2018 ND 38 15 15 8 15 0 8 58 25 13
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