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 - Other occupational group

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 Other occupational group 29 43 5 14 10 0 0 71 24 21
2019 Other occupational group 41 23 18 14 5 0 0 64 18 22
2018 Other occupational group 38 41 6 9 6 0 0 78 16 32
2017 Other occupational group 41 18 20 11 10 0 0 59 21 13
2014 Other occupational group 31 43 26 0 0 0 0 74 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 Other occupational group 29 19 10 29 14 0 0 48 43 21
2019 Other occupational group 32 23 14 23 9 0 0 55 32 22
2018 Other occupational group 28 31 22 6 13 0 0 59 19 32
2017 Other occupational group 31 12 6 35 16 0 0 44 51 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 Other occupational group 57 33 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 21
2019 Other occupational group 64 23 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 22
2018 Other occupational group 61 23 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 31
2017 Other occupational group 49 21 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 13
2014 Other occupational group 49 46 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 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 Other occupational group 52 10 10 19 10 0 0 62 29 21
2019 Other occupational group 43 33 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 21
2018 Other occupational group 53 25 9 0 13 0 0 78 13 32
2017 Other occupational group 47 18 10 10 15 0 0 65 25 13
2014 Other occupational group 43 45 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 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 Other occupational group 33 29 0 24 14 0 0 62 38 21
2019 Other occupational group 50 9 9 18 14 0 0 59 32 22
2018 Other occupational group 35 23 19 16 6 0 0 58 23 31
2017 Other occupational group 26 6 22 21 26 0 0 31 46 13
2014 Other occupational group 23 33 18 13 13 0 0 56 26 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 Other occupational group 38 24 0 29 10 0 0 62 38 21
2019 Other occupational group 50 9 9 18 14 0 0 59 32 22
2018 Other occupational group 34 19 22 19 6 0 0 53 25 32
2017 Other occupational group 26 6 16 27 26 0 0 31 53 13
2014 Other occupational group 16 34 31 7 13 0 0 49 20 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 Other occupational group 20 30 5 25 20 0 0 50 45 20
2019 Other occupational group 23 27 14 14 14 9 0 55 30 22
2018 Other occupational group 34 13 22 19 13 0 0 47 31 32
2017 Other occupational group 26 0 6 38 31 0 0 26 69 13
2014 Other occupational group 18 7 34 14 15 13 0 29 32 14
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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 Other occupational group 38 24 10 10 5 0 14 72 17 21
2019 Other occupational group 27 18 18 9 9 0 18 56 22 22

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 52 19 14 5 10 0 0 71 14 21
2019 Other occupational group 55 9 9 9 18 0 0 64 27 22
2018 Other occupational group 44 16 13 16 13 0 0 59 28 32
2017 Other occupational group 38 36 0 16 10 0 0 74 26 13
2014 Other occupational group 5 57 20 6 12 0 0 62 18 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 Other occupational group 48 19 10 10 14 0 0 67 24 21
2019 Other occupational group 50 23 14 5 9 0 0 73 14 22
2018 Other occupational group 41 28 9 9 13 0 0 69 22 32
2017 Other occupational group 48 7 6 20 20 0 0 54 40 13
2014 Other occupational group 5 47 36 12 0 0 0 52 12 15

Senior management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 33 29 5 14 14 5 0 65 30 21
2019 Other occupational group 27 23 18 18 5 9 0 55 25 22
2018 Other occupational group 25 25 19 9 13 6 3 55 24 32
2017 Other occupational group 26 10 27 17 21 0 0 36 37 13
2014 Other occupational group 17 19 30 6 15 7 7 41 24 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 Other occupational group 29 29 10 19 14 0 0 57 33 21
2019 Other occupational group 27 18 14 23 14 5 0 48 38 22
2018 Other occupational group 19 16 28 19 13 3 3 37 33 32
2017 Other occupational group 20 16 16 22 26 0 0 36 49 13
2014 Other occupational group 11 20 48 0 15 0 7 33 16 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 Other occupational group 24 24 19 14 14 0 5 50 30 21
2019 Other occupational group 18 18 18 18 18 9 0 40 40 22
2018 Other occupational group 13 19 31 16 16 3 3 33 33 32
2017 Other occupational group 20 6 16 32 26 0 0 26 59 13
2014 Other occupational group 6 14 28 20 20 5 7 23 45 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 Other occupational group 24 43 5 10 19 0 0 67 29 21
2019 Other occupational group 9 32 18 9 23 9 0 45 35 22
2018 Other occupational group 25 19 19 13 19 3 3 47 33 32
2017 Other occupational group 20 17 16 20 21 6 0 40 44 13
2014 Other occupational group 6 31 17 20 9 5 13 45 34 15
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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 Other occupational group 24 29 19 5 24 0 0 52 29 21
2019 Other occupational group 18 36 14 23 9 0 0 55 32 22
2018 Other occupational group 25 25 22 3 22 3 0 52 26 32
2017 Other occupational group 37 7 0 46 10 0 0 44 56 13
2014 Other occupational group 18 36 26 7 12 0 0 55 19 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 Other occupational group 24 38 0 24 14 0 0 62 38 21
2019 Other occupational group 36 41 9 0 14 0 0 77 14 22
2018 Other occupational group 47 31 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 32
2017 Other occupational group 21 53 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 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 Other occupational group 52 19 5 10 10 0 5 75 20 21
2019 Other occupational group 38 24 14 10 10 0 5 65 20 21
2018 Other occupational group 34 28 19 9 9 0 0 63 19 32
2017 Other occupational group 42 32 16 0 10 0 0 74 10 13
2014 Other occupational group 0 65 11 7 12 5 0 68 20 15

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 Other occupational group 33 29 14 10 10 0 5 65 20 21
2019 Other occupational group 32 36 9 9 14 0 0 68 23 22
2018 Other occupational group 31 31 9 16 13 0 0 63 28 32
2017 Other occupational group 6 46 6 26 17 0 0 52 43 13
2014 Other occupational group 11 35 20 12 22 0 0 45 34 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 Other occupational group 29 29 10 5 19 0 10 63 26 21

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 19 29 5 10 29 10 0 53 42 21
2019 Other occupational group 14 23 18 23 23 0 0 36 45 22
2018 Other occupational group 23 45 16 3 10 3 0 70 13 31
2017 Other occupational group 10 33 10 21 20 5 0 46 44 13
2014 Other occupational group 6 37 6 31 15 5 0 45 48 15

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 10 14 10 19 33 10 5 28 61 21
2019 Other occupational group 14 14 18 23 23 9 0 30 50 22
2018 Other occupational group 10 35 10 16 23 3 3 48 41 31
2017 Other occupational group 6 27 6 10 41 10 0 37 57 13
2014 Other occupational group 0 20 26 19 24 11 0 22 49 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 Other occupational group 38 19 5 14 10 10 5 67 28 21
2019 Other occupational group 59 18 5 9 0 5 5 85 10 22

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 33 19 19 19 0 5 5 58 21 21
2019 Other occupational group 41 14 27 5 14 0 0 55 18 22

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 50 10 20 0 10 10 0 67 11 20
2019 Other occupational group 62 24 5 5 0 0 5 90 5 21

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 57 19 10 5 0 5 5 84 5 21
2019 Other occupational group 82 14 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22

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 Other occupational group 14 33 14 14 19 0 5 50 35 21
2019 Other occupational group 36 27 5 27 5 0 0 64 32 22
2018 Other occupational group 28 50 9 3 9 0 0 78 13 32
2017 Other occupational group 31 32 10 17 10 0 0 63 27 13
2014 Other occupational group 0 45 24 15 12 5 0 47 28 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 Other occupational group 33 29 5 10 19 5 0 65 30 21
2019 Other occupational group 41 27 5 14 14 0 0 68 27 22
2018 Other occupational group 38 41 9 3 9 0 0 78 13 32
2017 Other occupational group 37 27 10 0 26 0 0 64 26 13
2014 Other occupational group 0 53 13 11 18 5 0 56 30 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 Other occupational group 24 33 19 10 10 0 5 60 20 21
2019 Other occupational group 38 33 10 5 14 0 0 71 19 21
2018 Other occupational group 44 25 9 6 13 0 3 71 19 32
2017 Other occupational group 33 21 15 6 20 0 6 57 27 13
2014 Other occupational group 5 51 25 19 0 0 0 56 19 15

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 19 38 10 14 5 10 5 67 22 21
2019 Other occupational group 18 36 23 14 9 0 0 55 23 22
2018 Other occupational group 19 39 26 13 3 0 0 58 16 31
2017 Other occupational group 26 21 17 10 26 0 0 47 36 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 Other occupational group 20 35 15 10 15 5 0 58 26 20
2019 Other occupational group 55 18 9 14 5 0 0 73 18 22
2018 Other occupational group 44 25 9 3 16 0 3 71 19 32
2017 Other occupational group 41 23 10 16 10 0 0 64 26 13
2014 Other occupational group 34 36 12 0 18 0 0 70 18 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 Other occupational group 38 33 5 5 10 5 5 79 16 21
2019 Other occupational group 50 32 5 9 5 0 0 82 14 22
2018 Other occupational group 38 25 16 16 6 0 0 63 22 32
2017 Other occupational group 12 26 30 16 16 0 0 39 31 13
2014 Other occupational group 30 43 19 0 7 0 0 74 7 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 Other occupational group 29 71 21

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 48 19 14 5 0 10 5 78 6 21

Mobility and retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 19 38 43 21
2019 Other occupational group 27 32 41 22
2018 Other occupational group 28 34 38 32
2017 Other occupational group 43 21 36 13
2014 Other occupational group 39 43 18 15
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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 Other occupational group 43 29 24 0 5 0 0 71 5 21
2019 Other occupational group 50 36 0 9 5 0 0 86 14 22
2018 Other occupational group 50 38 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 32
2017 Other occupational group 49 11 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 13
2014 Other occupational group 24 58 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 33 33 5 5 19 5 0 70 25 21
2019 Other occupational group 32 23 9 18 9 9 0 60 30 22
2018 Other occupational group 26 39 13 10 13 0 0 65 23 31
2017 Other occupational group 10 32 22 26 10 0 0 42 36 13
2014 Other occupational group 14 70 5 6 0 5 0 88 7 15

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 Other occupational group 29 29 19 0 10 10 5 11 67 21
2019 Other occupational group 14 29 29 14 5 5 5 21 47 21
2018 Other occupational group 19 16 32 13 19 0 0 32 35 31
2017 Other occupational group 12 55 33 0 0 0 0 0 67 12
2014 Other occupational group 13 11 46 22 0 0 7 24 26 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 Other occupational group 14 19 10 10 24 19 5 44 44 21
2019 Other occupational group 14 9 27 18 18 9 5 42 26 22
2018 Other occupational group 6 16 19 26 29 3 0 57 23 31
2017 Other occupational group 31 22 20 21 6 0 0 26 54 13
2014 Other occupational group 13 14 48 18 7 0 0 25 28 14

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 14 14 24 10 14 14 10 31 38 21
2019 Other occupational group 18 14 18 18 14 14 5 39 39 22
2018 Other occupational group 26 39 10 10 13 3 0 23 67 31
2017 Other occupational group 29 34 22 5 0 0 11 6 70 12
2014 Other occupational group 20 36 32 5 0 0 7 5 61 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 Other occupational group 14 19 24 10 14 5 14 29 41 21
2019 Other occupational group 14 9 23 27 14 9 5 47 26 22
2018 Other occupational group 13 35 19 23 10 0 0 32 48 31
2017 Other occupational group 6 34 44 5 0 0 11 6 44 12
2014 Other occupational group 0 18 13 37 12 0 19 61 23 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 Other occupational group 14 14 19 14 14 10 14 38 38 21
2019 Other occupational group 14 9 18 18 18 14 9 47 29 22
2018 Other occupational group 16 23 23 16 23 0 0 39 39 31
2017 Other occupational group 39 33 22 6 0 0 0 6 72 12
2014 Other occupational group 25 40 7 23 0 5 0 24 68 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 Other occupational group 10 5 43 0 29 5 10 33 17 21
2019 Other occupational group 10 10 48 14 0 14 5 18 24 21
2018 Other occupational group 13 6 35 23 19 3 0 43 20 31
2017 Other occupational group 32 17 23 12 6 11 0 20 55 12
2014 Other occupational group 25 13 13 22 15 5 7 42 43 15

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 25 5 10 10 20 20 10 43 43 20
2019 Other occupational group 14 18 27 18 5 9 9 28 39 22
2018 Other occupational group 19 23 35 3 13 6 0 17 45 31
2017 Other occupational group 23 38 34 0 0 5 0 0 64 12
2014 Other occupational group 19 26 31 17 0 0 7 18 49 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 Other occupational group 10 5 38 19 5 10 14 31 19 21
2019 Other occupational group 9 32 14 32 9 5 0 43 43 22

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 14 33 0 29 14 10 0 53 47 21
2019 Other occupational group 18 27 9 27 9 9 0 50 40 22

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 Other occupational group 43 19 5 19 14 0 0 62 33 21
2019 Other occupational group 27 27 18 9 18 0 0 55 27 22
2018 Other occupational group 41 19 19 13 9 0 0 59 22 32
2017 Other occupational group 38 11 10 26 16 0 0 49 41 13
2014 Other occupational group 24 38 13 18 7 0 0 62 25 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 Other occupational group 38 43 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21
2019 Other occupational group 41 36 5 9 9 0 0 77 18 22
2018 Other occupational group 47 31 6 13 3 0 0 78 16 32
2017 Other occupational group 32 11 10 31 16 0 0 43 46 13
2014 Other occupational group 17 53 18 13 0 0 0 70 13 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 Other occupational group 35 30 20 10 5 0 0 65 15 20
2019 Other occupational group 32 36 14 9 9 0 0 68 18 22
2018 Other occupational group 28 44 16 6 6 0 0 72 13 32

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 43 19 14 14 5 5 0 65 20 21
2019 Other occupational group 43 19 14 19 5 0 0 62 24 21
2018 Other occupational group 45 26 26 0 3 0 0 71 3 31
2017 Other occupational group 36 23 16 0 16 10 0 65 17 13
2014 Other occupational group 34 42 18 0 0 7 0 81 0 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 Other occupational group 38 24 24 10 5 0 0 62 14 21
2019 Other occupational group 38 19 29 5 10 0 0 57 14 21
2018 Other occupational group 44 28 13 3 9 3 0 74 13 32
2017 Other occupational group 31 33 16 0 20 0 0 64 20 13
2014 Other occupational group 29 47 12 6 0 7 0 81 7 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 Other occupational group 43 19 5 19 14 0 0 62 33 21
2019 Other occupational group 50 14 18 14 5 0 0 64 18 22
2018 Other occupational group 38 31 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 32
2017 Other occupational group 42 16 6 10 26 0 0 59 36 13
2014 Other occupational group 22 67 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15

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 Other occupational group 29 29 10 14 5 14 0 67 22 21

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 29 24 29 5 5 10 0 58 11 21

Question 48. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about issues related to racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsman, human resources advisor).

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 29 19 14 10 10 19 0 59 24 21

Ethical workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 24 14 5 19 24 10 5 44 50 21
2019 Other occupational group 18 18 23 14 18 9 0 40 35 22
2018 Other occupational group 19 9 28 16 13 6 9 33 33 32
2017 Other occupational group 6 27 6 31 21 10 0 36 58 13
2014 Other occupational group 15 18 38 12 6 11 0 36 21 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 Other occupational group 24 19 24 19 5 10 0 47 26 21
2019 Other occupational group 32 14 9 27 14 5 0 48 43 22
2018 Other occupational group 35 39 10 6 6 3 0 77 13 31
2017 Other occupational group 31 34 0 15 20 0 0 65 35 13
2014 Other occupational group 31 45 11 12 0 0 0 76 12 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 Other occupational group 24 43 14 5 14 0 0 67 19 21
2019 Other occupational group 32 23 9 27 5 5 0 57 33 22
2018 Other occupational group 26 42 19 6 6 0 0 68 13 31

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 14 5 14 14 24 19 10 27 53 21
2019 Other occupational group 19 19 5 24 14 19 0 47 47 21
2018 Other occupational group 29 16 16 19 13 3 3 48 34 31
2017 Other occupational group 0 38 6 21 26 10 0 42 51 13
2014 Other occupational group 0 25 23 15 12 17 7 33 36 15

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 Other occupational group 33 38 5 14 5 0 5 75 20 21

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 14 52 10 19 5 0 0 67 24 21
2019 Other occupational group 48 24 0 0 29 0 0 71 29 21
2017 Other occupational group 11 45 0 32 11 0 0 57 43 13
2014 Other occupational group 22 60 0 6 12 0 0 82 18 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 Other occupational group 10 43 19 10 10 10 0 58 21 21
2019 Other occupational group 32 45 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 22
2017 Other occupational group 27 31 6 10 27 0 0 58 37 13
2014 Other occupational group 28 60 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 15

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 Other occupational group 52 33 0 5 0 5 5 95 5 21
2017 Other occupational group 54 20 6 21 0 0 0 74 21 13
2014 Other occupational group 48 34 0 0 6 0 12 93 7 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 Other occupational group 38 38 19 0 0 5 0 80 0 21
2019 Other occupational group 50 23 9 5 5 9 0 80 10 22

Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual. Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 24 76 21
2018 Other occupational group 22 78 32

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 5 10 15 0 15 45 10 33 33 20
2019 Other occupational group 23 0 23 14 9 23 9 33 33 22
2018 Other occupational group 16 22 28 9 9 6 9 44 22 32
2017 Other occupational group 0 28 5 6 30 21 10 41 52 13
2014 Other occupational group 0 19 13 13 13 22 19 32 45 15

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 20 30 25 5 10 10 0 56 17 20
2019 Other occupational group 27 9 18 9 14 18 5 47 29 22
2018 Other occupational group 26 35 23 0 10 6 0 66 10 31
2017 Other occupational group 7 26 16 0 36 16 0 38 42 13
2014 Other occupational group 0 22 33 13 7 18 7 29 27 15

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
2018 Other occupational group 22 78 32

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 5 5 19 14 5 48 5 20 40 21
2019 Other occupational group 14 14 23 5 9 27 9 43 21 22
2018 Other occupational group 25 3 44 0 6 6 16 36 8 32
2017 Other occupational group 0 17 10 11 20 21 20 30 53 13
2014 Other occupational group 0 25 32 0 0 22 20 44 0 15

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 29 24 24 10 5 10 0 58 16 21
2019 Other occupational group 23 14 27 5 9 18 5 47 18 22
2018 Other occupational group 28 34 19 0 6 6 6 71 7 32
2017 Other occupational group 27 21 16 11 20 6 0 50 33 13
2014 Other occupational group 5 46 23 0 0 19 7 69 0 15

Duty to accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 10 90 20

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 20 80 20
2019 Other occupational group 14 86 22
2014 Other occupational group 0 100 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 Other occupational group 29 48 10 5 5 5 0 80 10 21
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Workplace well-being

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 Other occupational group 24 43 0 14 14 5 0 70 30 21

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 19 57 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 21

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 24 38 24 10 0 0 5 65 10 21

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 15 35 20 15 5 5 5 56 22 20

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 19 38 29 10 0 0 5 60 10 21

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 52 38 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 21

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 29 52 14 0 0 5 0 85 0 21

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 24 48 5 10 10 5 0 75 20 21

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 38 48 0 5 10 0 0 86 14 21

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 Other occupational group 38 38 10 5 5 5 0 80 10 21
2019 Other occupational group 32 18 23 9 18 0 0 50 27 22
2018 Other occupational group 34 41 9 3 9 3 0 77 13 32
2017 Other occupational group 0 44 10 21 20 6 0 46 43 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 Other occupational group 15 45 0 15 20 5 0 63 37 20

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 33 38 5 5 19 0 0 71 24 21

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 24 19 14 19 24 0 0 43 43 21
2019 Other occupational group 23 32 14 18 14 0 0 55 32 22
2018 Other occupational group 19 28 22 13 13 6 0 50 27 32
2017 Other occupational group 16 22 6 31 26 0 0 38 56 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 Other occupational group 29 14 24 10 10 0 14 50 22 21

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 33 19 29 5 5 0 10 58 11 21
2019 Other occupational group 14 27 23 14 23 0 0 41 36 22
2018 Other occupational group 22 22 22 13 22 0 0 44 34 32
2017 Other occupational group 20 11 11 21 20 10 7 38 49 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 Other occupational group 19 24 29 10 14 0 5 45 25 21
2019 Other occupational group 23 27 32 9 9 0 0 50 18 22
2018 Other occupational group 19 28 19 13 22 0 0 47 34 32
2017 Other occupational group 0 16 28 15 41 0 0 16 56 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 Other occupational group 24 14 19 10 19 0 14 44 33 21
2019 Other occupational group 20 45 25 0 10 0 0 65 10 20
2018 Other occupational group 19 31 19 9 19 3 0 52 29 32
2017 Other occupational group 5 6 36 18 26 10 0 12 49 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 Other occupational group 24 24 10 5 24 0 14 56 33 21
2019 Other occupational group 14 18 32 18 14 0 5 33 33 22
2018 Other occupational group 29 13 19 6 26 3 3 45 34 31
2017 Other occupational group 16 0 21 0 64 0 0 16 64 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 Other occupational group 43 14 19 5 10 0 10 63 16 21
2019 Other occupational group 23 36 23 5 5 0 9 65 10 22
2018 Other occupational group 44 22 6 9 13 0 6 70 23 32
2017 Other occupational group 43 26 0 21 10 0 0 69 31 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 Other occupational group 33 10 29 5 19 0 5 45 25 21
2019 Other occupational group 27 36 27 0 9 0 0 64 9 22
2018 Other occupational group 34 16 19 13 19 0 0 50 31 32
2017 Other occupational group 6 46 17 21 10 0 0 52 31 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 Other occupational group 38 0 19 14 19 0 10 42 37 21

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 14 29 10 14 10 10 14 56 31 21
2019 Other occupational group 32 27 5 23 9 5 0 62 33 22
2018 Other occupational group 23 26 26 13 6 0 6 52 21 31
2017 Other occupational group 26 21 5 10 31 0 7 50 44 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 Other occupational group 19 19 14 10 24 5 10 44 39 21
2019 Other occupational group 27 27 27 5 14 0 0 55 18 22
2018 Other occupational group 19 26 26 6 13 0 10 50 21 31
2017 Other occupational group 6 15 18 30 31 0 0 21 62 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 Other occupational group 19 29 19 5 19 5 5 53 26 21
2019 Other occupational group 23 23 23 14 18 0 0 45 32 22
2018 Other occupational group 26 26 16 13 13 0 6 55 28 31
2017 Other occupational group 21 26 16 17 20 0 0 48 37 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 Other occupational group 35 25 10 5 20 0 5 63 26 20
2019 Other occupational group 36 14 14 18 14 5 0 52 33 22

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 38 24 14 5 19 0 0 62 24 21

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 30 15 30 10 10 5 0 47 21 20
2019 Other occupational group 36 27 14 5 18 0 0 64 23 22
2018 Other occupational group 35 26 10 13 13 0 3 63 27 31
2017 Other occupational group 11 11 30 12 36 0 0 22 48 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 Other occupational group 29 24 24 0 5 10 10 65 6 21
2019 Other occupational group 48 29 0 14 10 0 0 76 24 21
2018 Other occupational group 45 19 3 6 16 0 10 71 25 31
2017 Other occupational group 21 42 26 0 10 0 0 64 10 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 Other occupational group 33 38 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 21

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 48 19 10 5 0 0 19 82 6 21
2019 Other occupational group 73 14 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 22
2018 Other occupational group 58 10 3 6 10 6 6 78 19 31

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 52 10 10 0 10 5 14 76 12 21
2019 Other occupational group 64 9 9 9 5 0 5 76 14 22
2018 Other occupational group 58 13 10 13 0 3 3 76 14 31
2017 Other occupational group 59 0 6 0 36 0 0 59 36 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 Other occupational group 57 10 14 0 5 0 14 78 6 21
2019 Other occupational group 55 14 18 0 9 0 5 71 10 22
2018 Other occupational group 52 32 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 31
2017 Other occupational group 38 27 10 10 16 0 0 64 26 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 Other occupational group 48 5 5 19 10 0 14 61 33 21
2019 Other occupational group 41 18 23 9 9 0 0 59 18 22
2018 Other occupational group 45 6 19 16 13 0 0 52 29 31
2017 Other occupational group 38 16 11 15 20 0 0 54 35 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 Other occupational group 48 5 0 0 0 0 48 100 0 21
2019 Other occupational group 41 9 14 5 0 0 32 73 7 22
2018 Other occupational group 58 13 13 0 0 0 16 85 0 31
2017 Other occupational group 33 21 6 10 20 0 11 60 34 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 Other occupational group 52 19 0 0 10 0 19 88 12 21
2019 Other occupational group 59 23 14 0 0 0 5 86 0 22
2018 Other occupational group 80 7 3 3 0 0 7 93 4 30
2017 Other occupational group 35 38 0 6 21 0 0 73 27 12

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 29 14 19 5 10 0 24 56 19 21
2019 Other occupational group 68 9 9 5 9 0 0 77 14 22
2018 Other occupational group 48 19 10 6 6 0 10 75 14 31
2017 Other occupational group 39 25 0 10 20 0 6 68 32 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 Other occupational group 33 29 14 0 0 0 24 81 0 21
2019 Other occupational group 45 27 18 5 0 0 5 76 5 22
2018 Other occupational group 61 16 6 13 0 0 3 80 13 31
2017 Other occupational group 53 32 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 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 Other occupational group 33 19 38 5 5 0 0 52 10 21

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 14 14 48 10 14 0 0 29 24 21
2019 Other occupational group 14 27 36 14 9 0 0 41 23 22
2018 Other occupational group 19 25 22 25 9 0 0 44 34 32
2017 Other occupational group 0 31 12 41 16 0 0 31 57 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 Other occupational group 25 30 20 20 5 0 0 25 55 20
2019 Other occupational group 23 18 36 18 5 0 0 23 41 22
2018 Other occupational group 17 24 21 28 10 0 0 38 41 29
2017 Other occupational group 16 46 12 26 0 0 0 26 62 13
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Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 19 62 14 5 76 24 21

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Other occupational group 48 10 5 5 5 10 19 80 13 21
2019 Other occupational group 23 18 23 9 14 5 9 47 26 22
2018 Other occupational group 25 25 13 16 6 3 13 59 26 32
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