2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada by Question 101. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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 Full-time 48 36 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 399
2020 Part-time 68 18 10 0 0 0 4 90 0 20
2019 Full-time 42 38 8 8 5 0 0 79 12 360
2019 Part-time 35 46 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 14
2017 Full-time 32 46 10 7 5 0 0 78 13 334
2017 Part-time 59 19 12 4 4 0 2 80 7 17

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 Full-time 46 38 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 401
2020 Part-time 67 29 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 20
2019 Full-time 42 33 12 9 4 0 0 76 12 358
2019 Part-time 54 42 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 14
2017 Full-time 44 32 9 7 7 1 0 77 14 332
2017 Part-time 62 13 19 4 0 0 2 77 4 17

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 Full-time 55 35 7 1 2 0 0 90 3 398
2020 Part-time 67 24 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 20
2019 Full-time 56 27 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 356
2019 Part-time 43 34 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 14
2017 Full-time 54 34 5 4 2 0 0 88 6 335
2017 Part-time 73 10 15 0 0 0 2 85 0 16

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 Full-time 54 34 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 402
2020 Part-time 57 29 5 0 4 0 4 90 5 20
2019 Full-time 46 34 11 5 3 0 1 81 8 360
2019 Part-time 39 57 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 14
2017 Full-time 48 35 7 6 4 0 0 82 10 333
2017 Part-time 62 16 16 4 0 0 2 80 4 17

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 Full-time 59 25 9 5 2 1 0 85 6 398
2020 Part-time 75 15 5 0 0 0 5 94 0 19
2019 Full-time 48 28 13 6 4 2 0 77 9 360
2019 Part-time 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 Full-time 46 26 15 6 7 1 0 72 13 334
2017 Part-time 65 17 4 7 6 0 2 84 12 16

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 Full-time 58 29 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 398
2020 Part-time 63 22 10 0 0 0 5 89 0 19
2019 Full-time 46 30 14 7 4 0 0 76 10 358
2019 Part-time 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 Full-time 46 28 14 6 7 0 0 74 13 335
2017 Part-time 65 7 18 3 5 0 2 74 8 17

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 Full-time 49 22 16 4 5 3 1 74 9 399
2020 Part-time 51 20 15 0 0 5 10 83 0 19
2019 Full-time 39 22 20 7 8 4 0 63 16 359
2019 Part-time 58 7 19 15 0 0 0 66 15 14
2017 Full-time 35 23 15 11 11 6 0 61 23 335
2017 Part-time 61 14 7 0 5 3 9 86 6 17
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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 Full-time 58 22 9 4 1 1 5 85 5 401
2020 Part-time 48 14 9 0 4 4 20 82 6 20
2019 Full-time 44 24 14 3 4 0 10 77 7 360
2019 Part-time 47 49 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 14

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 Full-time 60 26 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 399
2020 Part-time 58 23 0 10 0 9 0 89 11 20
2019 Full-time 51 29 9 7 4 0 1 81 11 359
2019 Part-time 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 Full-time 53 26 8 5 6 1 0 80 12 334
2017 Part-time 66 15 12 0 0 0 6 87 0 17

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 Full-time 70 17 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 401
2020 Part-time 81 9 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 20
2019 Full-time 55 25 9 6 4 0 1 81 10 360
2019 Part-time 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 Full-time 61 21 7 6 5 0 0 82 11 335
2017 Part-time 76 9 12 0 0 0 2 87 0 17

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 Full-time 54 26 9 2 2 6 1 86 5 401
2020 Part-time 67 19 0 0 0 14 0 100 0 20
2019 Full-time 42 31 12 7 3 5 0 77 11 359
2019 Part-time 62 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 14
2017 Full-time 40 28 9 8 7 7 0 74 16 335
2017 Part-time 56 24 10 3 5 0 2 81 9 17

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 Full-time 51 30 9 5 3 2 0 84 7 399
2020 Part-time 60 16 0 5 0 18 0 94 6 20
2019 Full-time 38 33 11 9 5 4 0 74 14 358
2019 Part-time 62 19 4 15 0 0 0 81 15 14
2017 Full-time 39 27 12 9 9 4 0 69 18 334
2017 Part-time 59 20 10 3 5 0 2 81 9 17

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 Full-time 44 32 11 5 2 6 0 80 8 401
2020 Part-time 47 25 4 5 0 18 0 88 6 20
2019 Full-time 30 32 16 10 7 5 0 65 18 359
2019 Part-time 43 49 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14
2017 Full-time 32 24 17 11 9 8 0 60 22 335
2017 Part-time 55 19 15 0 8 0 2 77 9 16

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 Full-time 39 35 11 8 4 3 0 76 13 401
2020 Part-time 51 26 5 5 0 14 0 89 6 20
2019 Full-time 27 37 15 13 7 1 0 65 20 359
2019 Part-time 43 23 19 15 0 0 0 66 15 14
2017 Full-time 29 30 13 11 12 5 0 62 24 334
2017 Part-time 50 33 4 3 8 0 2 84 12 17
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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 Full-time 45 37 11 3 4 0 0 82 7 401
2020 Part-time 61 29 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 20
2019 Full-time 39 33 14 9 4 0 1 73 12 359
2019 Part-time 65 31 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 14
2017 Full-time 41 33 11 6 8 1 0 75 15 334
2017 Part-time 59 24 12 0 4 0 2 84 4 17

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 Full-time 45 41 8 3 2 0 0 86 6 399
2020 Part-time 62 24 10 0 0 0 4 90 0 20
2019 Full-time 44 38 9 6 3 0 1 83 8 357
2019 Part-time 73 19 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 14
2017 Full-time 42 33 8 11 5 0 0 76 16 333
2017 Part-time 67 24 4 3 0 0 2 93 3 16

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 Full-time 56 28 8 5 2 0 1 85 7 400
2020 Part-time 67 14 10 0 0 4 5 89 0 20
2019 Full-time 42 32 10 6 7 0 2 76 13 360
2019 Part-time 54 8 19 15 0 0 4 64 16 14
2017 Full-time 45 28 8 6 7 1 5 77 14 334
2017 Part-time 62 24 12 0 0 0 2 88 0 17

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 Full-time 45 39 6 5 3 0 1 85 8 397
2020 Part-time 56 24 10 5 0 0 4 84 5 20
2019 Full-time 43 37 7 9 2 0 2 82 11 358
2019 Part-time 35 46 0 4 0 0 15 95 5 14
2017 Full-time 48 31 7 9 5 0 1 80 14 335
2017 Part-time 9 73 5 7 0 0 5 87 7 17

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 Full-time 62 20 11 2 1 2 1 85 4 401
2020 Part-time 57 5 14 0 0 9 15 81 0 20

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 Full-time 44 34 11 5 4 2 0 80 9 401
2020 Part-time 56 16 10 0 0 18 0 87 0 20
2019 Full-time 35 32 14 8 7 5 0 71 15 356
2019 Part-time 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 Full-time 39 22 10 11 9 9 0 67 22 334
2017 Part-time 60 19 6 0 5 3 6 87 6 17

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 Full-time 34 26 13 12 9 4 3 64 22 401
2020 Part-time 32 23 5 5 0 9 26 84 8 19
2019 Full-time 25 24 12 12 15 8 3 55 31 358
2019 Part-time 54 15 8 15 4 0 4 72 20 14
2017 Full-time 25 23 12 14 18 4 3 52 35 335
2017 Part-time 7 10 7 0 13 0 63 47 35 16

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 Full-time 54 20 12 6 3 1 5 79 9 402
2020 Part-time 45 31 10 0 0 0 14 88 0 20
2019 Full-time 57 20 8 5 3 2 5 83 8 359
2019 Part-time 69 19 4 0 4 0 4 92 4 14

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 Full-time 60 21 11 2 2 2 3 85 3 402
2020 Part-time 70 10 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 59 16 9 4 3 3 6 82 8 358
2019 Part-time 66 15 0 0 0 0 19 100 0 14

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 Full-time 79 7 5 1 1 2 5 92 3 402
2020 Part-time 81 0 0 0 0 0 19 100 0 20
2019 Full-time 75 5 4 3 2 4 8 90 5 356
2019 Part-time 77 0 0 0 0 0 23 100 0 14

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 Full-time 79 6 3 0 1 2 9 95 1 402
2020 Part-time 62 9 0 0 0 5 24 100 0 20
2019 Full-time 80 3 1 2 0 2 10 95 3 356
2019 Part-time 73 4 0 0 0 0 23 100 0 14

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 Full-time 49 36 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 399
2020 Part-time 62 24 0 5 4 0 4 90 10 20
2019 Full-time 39 34 13 9 4 0 0 73 13 358
2019 Part-time 73 4 19 0 4 0 0 77 4 14
2017 Full-time 43 32 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 335
2017 Part-time 65 13 9 7 0 0 6 83 8 17

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 Full-time 50 32 10 4 3 0 0 82 8 401
2020 Part-time 66 20 4 0 4 0 4 91 5 20
2019 Full-time 43 27 20 6 3 0 1 71 9 358
2019 Part-time 73 8 15 0 4 0 0 81 4 14
2017 Full-time 46 31 10 7 6 1 1 77 12 335
2017 Part-time 64 10 21 0 0 0 6 78 0 17

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 Full-time 48 38 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 399
2020 Part-time 71 15 5 0 0 0 9 94 0 20
2019 Full-time 43 38 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 357
2019 Part-time 47 30 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 14
2017 Full-time 45 33 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 335
2017 Part-time 71 20 4 3 0 0 2 93 3 16

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 Full-time 38 42 11 4 1 3 0 83 5 401
2020 Part-time 62 24 5 4 0 4 0 90 5 20
2019 Full-time 31 40 14 7 3 5 0 75 11 359
2019 Part-time 47 34 15 0 0 4 0 84 0 14
2017 Full-time 35 32 14 7 6 5 1 71 14 334
2017 Part-time 57 19 13 0 5 4 2 80 6 17

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 Full-time 60 26 5 7 3 0 1 86 9 397
2020 Part-time 65 21 5 5 0 0 4 90 5 20
2019 Full-time 56 29 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 360
2019 Part-time 88 8 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 14
2017 Full-time 56 29 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 335
2017 Part-time 17 59 18 3 0 0 2 78 4 17

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 Full-time 41 30 18 6 5 0 0 71 11 400
2020 Part-time 38 26 27 5 0 0 4 67 5 20
2019 Full-time 55 26 12 5 2 0 0 82 7 354
2019 Part-time 88 8 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 14
2017 Full-time 51 34 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 335
2017 Part-time 25 12 3 0 3 5 52 85 6 17

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 Full-time 40 60 401
2020 Part-time 33 67 20

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 Full-time 65 12 8 2 0 4 10 89 2 401
2020 Part-time 76 5 0 0 0 0 19 100 0 20

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 Full-time 22 41 37 401
2020 Part-time 29 31 40 20
2019 Full-time 36 27 38 359
2019 Part-time 42 20 38 14
2017 Full-time 35 30 35 335
2017 Part-time 15 72 13 17

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 9 8 54 4 16 9 114
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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 Full-time 62 33 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 399
2020 Part-time 67 29 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 20
2019 Full-time 58 32 7 1 2 0 0 90 3 359
2019 Part-time 62 8 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 14
2017 Full-time 55 30 9 4 2 0 0 86 6 334
2017 Part-time 62 30 5 0 0 0 2 95 0 17

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 Full-time 46 38 9 4 1 1 0 85 5 400
2020 Part-time 54 32 0 0 0 14 0 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 42 40 10 5 1 1 0 83 6 360
2019 Part-time 47 38 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 14
2017 Full-time 42 33 13 5 4 2 0 77 10 335
2017 Part-time 66 16 7 0 5 3 2 87 6 17

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 Full-time 5 17 35 27 14 1 2 42 23 401
2020 Part-time 0 10 21 55 4 0 9 66 11 20
2019 Full-time 7 15 31 24 18 1 3 44 23 358
2019 Part-time 4 15 16 46 4 0 15 59 23 14
2017 Full-time 6 21 27 20 18 1 7 41 29 333
2017 Part-time 5 8 0 24 50 3 9 84 16 17

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 Full-time 2 9 17 39 26 4 3 70 12 400
2020 Part-time 0 16 5 33 33 5 9 76 18 20
2019 Full-time 6 9 21 28 27 5 3 60 17 357
2019 Part-time 4 0 4 42 50 0 0 92 4 14
2017 Full-time 8 10 24 23 21 3 10 51 21 331
2017 Part-time 8 7 2 14 56 0 13 80 17 17

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 Full-time 4 13 28 32 17 2 4 52 18 399
2020 Part-time 0 10 14 20 32 14 9 68 14 20
2019 Full-time 7 15 26 23 22 2 4 49 23 359
2019 Part-time 4 4 27 8 57 0 0 65 8 14
2017 Full-time 11 13 26 21 17 3 9 43 27 335
2017 Part-time 5 6 6 14 55 0 13 80 13 17

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 Full-time 4 7 28 36 22 0 3 60 11 398
2020 Part-time 0 10 10 42 28 0 9 77 11 20
2019 Full-time 4 9 22 30 30 1 4 63 14 357
2019 Part-time 8 0 27 23 42 0 0 65 8 14
2017 Full-time 2 7 29 29 22 2 9 57 10 332
2017 Part-time 5 0 61 7 21 0 5 30 6 17

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 Full-time 8 14 27 24 23 1 3 49 23 399
2020 Part-time 5 5 20 36 25 0 9 67 11 20
2019 Full-time 7 16 21 27 21 2 6 52 25 358
2019 Part-time 4 15 12 19 46 0 4 68 20 14
2017 Full-time 7 15 23 19 23 2 11 48 26 333
2017 Part-time 5 2 13 7 64 0 9 78 8 17

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 Full-time 3 9 23 29 28 5 3 61 14 400
2020 Part-time 0 0 30 27 16 18 9 59 0 20
2019 Full-time 8 12 26 28 18 4 4 50 22 358
2019 Part-time 0 15 27 12 46 0 0 58 15 14
2017 Full-time 8 10 22 24 22 4 10 54 20 332
2017 Part-time 8 4 9 3 66 0 9 77 13 17

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 Full-time 3 13 26 31 21 4 2 55 17 400
2020 Part-time 5 5 14 37 20 9 9 70 13 20
2019 Full-time 5 13 24 34 19 2 2 56 19 357
2019 Part-time 19 15 16 4 46 0 0 50 34 14
2017 Full-time 9 11 29 19 20 3 10 45 22 335
2017 Part-time 5 6 7 9 63 4 6 79 13 17

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 Full-time 4 12 32 30 19 0 2 51 16 400
2020 Part-time 0 9 14 42 21 5 9 73 11 20
2019 Full-time 5 11 26 27 27 2 3 56 17 359
2019 Part-time 0 34 19 15 31 0 0 46 34 14

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 Full-time 33 38 13 8 4 4 0 74 12 396
2020 Part-time 53 20 10 0 0 18 0 88 0 20
2019 Full-time 28 36 16 12 5 3 0 66 18 357
2019 Part-time 47 23 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 14

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 Full-time 62 25 5 5 2 0 0 87 8 400
2020 Part-time 71 5 15 0 0 4 4 84 0 20
2019 Full-time 52 27 6 10 2 2 0 81 13 359
2019 Part-time 77 15 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 14
2017 Full-time 56 24 9 6 6 0 0 80 11 335
2017 Part-time 69 9 8 3 0 4 6 87 4 17

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 Full-time 68 24 3 3 2 0 0 93 4 396
2020 Part-time 81 10 0 5 0 0 4 95 5 20
2019 Full-time 61 29 6 3 2 0 0 90 5 357
2019 Part-time 77 19 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 14
2017 Full-time 59 27 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 335
2017 Part-time 67 15 5 6 0 0 6 88 7 17

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 Full-time 60 29 6 1 1 1 0 91 3 397
2020 Part-time 62 24 10 0 0 0 4 90 0 20
2019 Full-time 51 31 11 5 1 1 0 83 6 358
2019 Part-time 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 Full-time 52 34 9 3 0 1 0 88 3 400
2020 Part-time 63 24 4 0 0 9 0 95 0 20
2019 Full-time 47 37 9 3 2 2 0 86 5 359
2019 Part-time 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2017 Full-time 49 31 10 5 2 2 0 82 7 335
2017 Part-time 65 14 4 6 5 4 2 84 12 17

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 Full-time 47 30 10 4 2 6 1 83 6 401
2020 Part-time 46 30 5 0 0 14 5 94 0 20
2019 Full-time 48 29 12 5 1 4 1 81 6 359
2019 Part-time 39 38 4 15 0 0 4 80 16 14
2017 Full-time 46 24 13 4 5 7 2 76 9 335
2017 Part-time 21 13 3 3 5 6 48 75 19 17

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 Full-time 70 24 4 2 1 0 0 94 3 400
2020 Part-time 75 21 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 19
2019 Full-time 60 29 8 1 2 0 0 90 3 359
2019 Part-time 96 0 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 13
2017 Full-time 56 30 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 335
2017 Part-time 68 11 7 3 5 0 6 84 9 17

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 Full-time 57 20 7 3 3 5 6 86 7 402
2020 Part-time 63 28 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 20

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 Full-time 38 27 15 3 3 12 2 75 7 402
2020 Part-time 48 15 5 10 0 18 5 81 13 20

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 Full-time 49 29 7 3 2 5 4 86 6 399
2020 Part-time 76 15 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 19

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 Full-time 35 29 14 7 2 7 6 74 10 400
2020 Part-time 42 14 10 0 0 14 19 84 0 20
2019 Full-time 37 24 13 8 3 10 4 71 13 358
2019 Part-time 69 8 19 0 0 0 4 80 0 14
2017 Full-time 37 25 12 9 7 5 4 69 18 334
2017 Part-time 57 9 19 0 0 0 15 77 0 17

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 Full-time 41 36 10 6 2 4 1 81 9 397
2020 Part-time 62 23 5 0 4 4 0 90 5 20
2019 Full-time 37 34 15 5 5 2 2 75 10 356
2019 Part-time 39 19 7 15 0 0 19 72 19 14
2017 Full-time 43 27 13 9 5 3 1 73 14 334
2017 Part-time 57 23 10 0 5 0 6 84 6 17

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 Full-time 48 31 13 3 1 4 0 82 5 399
2020 Part-time 48 24 10 0 0 18 0 88 0 20
2019 Full-time 36 40 15 4 3 2 0 77 7 355
2019 Part-time 43 42 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 32 24 15 6 5 13 5 68 14 400
2020 Part-time 43 19 5 5 0 23 5 86 7 20
2019 Full-time 25 18 20 9 7 16 6 54 21 360
2019 Part-time 48 8 16 4 0 0 24 74 5 13
2017 Full-time 29 18 16 8 11 14 5 58 23 335
2017 Part-time 4 14 7 4 4 6 62 55 23 16

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 Full-time 47 42 2 7 2 0 0 89 9 400
2020 Part-time 64 31 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 20

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 Full-time 43 35 9 8 3 1 2 81 11 399
2020 Part-time 57 34 0 4 0 0 4 95 5 20
2019 Full-time 60 27 3 6 2 0 1 88 9 360
2019 Part-time 88 8 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 14
2017 Full-time 60 29 3 6 2 0 0 88 8 335
2017 Part-time 70 7 12 6 0 0 6 82 6 17

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 Full-time 50 35 8 4 2 1 1 87 5 399
2020 Part-time 71 25 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 20
2019 Full-time 60 28 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 357
2019 Part-time 72 20 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 13
2017 Full-time 62 27 5 4 1 0 0 89 5 335
2017 Part-time 63 16 15 0 0 0 6 84 0 17

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 Full-time 81 14 4 0 1 0 0 95 2 401
2020 Part-time 86 5 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 20
2017 Full-time 74 20 3 1 2 0 0 94 3 335
2017 Part-time 75 11 5 3 0 0 6 91 3 17

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 Full-time 64 21 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 401
2020 Part-time 55 20 11 0 0 9 4 87 0 20
2019 Full-time 64 21 10 3 1 1 0 86 4 360
2019 Part-time 88 4 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14

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 Full-time 9 91 401
2020 Part-time 0 100 20
2019 Full-time 8 92 360
2019 Part-time 0 100 14

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 59 41 35
2019 Full-time 32 68 34

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 60 40 35
2019 Full-time 54 46 34

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 0 100 35
2019 Full-time 0 100 34

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 0 100 35

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 48 52 35
2019 Full-time 46 54 34

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 54 46 35
2019 Full-time 48 52 34

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 31 69 35
2019 Full-time 43 57 34

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 41 59 35
2019 Full-time 36 64 34

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 46 54 35
2019 Full-time 34 66 34

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 73 27 35
2019 Full-time 55 45 34

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 35 65 35
2019 Full-time 37 63 34

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 0 100 34

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 41 59 35
2019 Full-time 30 70 34

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 25 75 35
2019 Full-time 30 70 34

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 26 74 35

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 66 34 35
2019 Full-time 63 37 34

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 43 57 35
2019 Full-time 24 76 34

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 0 100 34

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 14 86 34

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 14 86 35
2019 Full-time 30 70 34

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 19 81 35
2019 Full-time 13 87 34

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 Full-time 25 12 11 4 3 35 10 68 13 401
2020 Part-time 30 7 0 5 0 33 25 88 12 20
2019 Full-time 19 13 13 4 3 36 12 61 14 360
2019 Part-time 31 0 15 0 0 20 34 67 0 14
2017 Full-time 24 11 12 6 5 32 10 60 19 335
2017 Part-time 2 7 6 0 9 23 52 39 36 17

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 Full-time 43 24 14 4 2 12 1 78 6 401
2020 Part-time 52 16 0 5 0 18 9 93 7 20
2019 Full-time 32 28 15 4 4 16 1 73 9 360
2019 Part-time 47 8 15 0 0 15 15 78 0 14
2017 Full-time 31 22 14 6 5 19 3 68 14 334
2017 Part-time 55 20 10 0 9 4 2 80 9 17

Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 4 96 402
2020 Part-time 0 100 20
2019 Full-time 5 95 359
2019 Part-time 0 100 14

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 45 55 17
2019 Full-time 21 79 21

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 79 21 21

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 0 100 17
2019 Full-time 0 100 21

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 0 100 17
2019 Full-time 0 100 21

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 20 80 21

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 33 67 17

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 30 70 17
2019 Full-time 26 74 21

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 21 79 21

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 35 65 17
2019 Full-time 29 71 21

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 0 100 21

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 0 100 21

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 33 67 21

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 0 100 17
2019 Full-time 0 100 21

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 52 48 17
2019 Full-time 25 75 21

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 33 67 17
2019 Full-time 37 63 21

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 21 79 21

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Full-time 0 100 21

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Full-time 30 70 17
2019 Full-time 26 74 21

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 Full-time 24 12 12 2 1 38 9 70 6 402
2020 Part-time 25 21 4 0 0 33 17 91 0 20
2019 Full-time 21 12 15 2 2 35 12 63 8 359
2019 Part-time 27 0 15 0 0 20 38 64 0 14
2017 Full-time 23 9 13 3 2 41 9 64 10 334
2017 Part-time 2 7 15 0 0 20 55 39 0 17

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 Full-time 44 22 16 2 1 14 1 77 3 400
2020 Part-time 65 17 0 0 0 18 0 100 0 20
2019 Full-time 35 23 20 3 1 17 2 71 5 357
2019 Part-time 43 8 15 0 0 15 19 77 0 14
2017 Full-time 39 22 12 3 2 20 2 78 7 333
2017 Part-time 63 17 15 0 0 4 2 84 0 17

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 Full-time 7 93 398
2020 Part-time 0 100 19

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 Full-time 11 89 399
2020 Part-time 5 95 19
2019 Full-time 19 81 360
2019 Part-time 8 92 14
2017 Full-time 19 81 334

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 87 13 52

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Full-time 64 23 3 7 2 0 2 89 9 44

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 Full-time 59 27 7 2 0 2 2 90 2 400
2020 Part-time 66 10 10 0 0 4 10 88 0 20
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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 Full-time 50 31 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 401
2020 Part-time 67 15 4 0 0 9 4 95 0 20

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 Full-time 52 34 7 5 1 1 0 88 5 400
2020 Part-time 77 19 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 20

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 Full-time 52 33 6 6 2 1 0 86 8 395
2020 Part-time 71 15 9 0 0 4 0 90 0 20

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 Full-time 52 30 12 3 1 2 1 84 4 398
2020 Part-time 72 14 5 4 0 4 0 90 5 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 Full-time 60 26 7 3 1 2 1 89 4 400
2020 Part-time 81 14 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 20

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 Full-time 83 14 1 0 0 2 0 99 0 399
2020 Part-time 86 10 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 20

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 Full-time 64 26 5 3 0 1 0 91 3 399
2020 Part-time 72 14 5 0 4 0 4 90 5 20

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 Full-time 61 25 6 5 2 1 0 87 7 401
2020 Part-time 67 19 10 0 0 0 4 90 0 20

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 Full-time 66 24 7 1 1 1 0 91 2 402
2020 Part-time 81 14 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 20

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 Full-time 52 36 6 3 1 1 0 89 5 401
2020 Part-time 63 15 4 0 0 14 4 95 0 20
2019 Full-time 36 35 13 6 4 5 0 75 11 358
2019 Part-time 54 27 15 0 0 0 4 84 0 14
2017 Full-time 28 34 16 6 5 11 0 70 12 334
2017 Part-time 18 52 14 0 5 9 2 78 6 17

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 Full-time 50 27 8 7 6 2 1 79 13 398
2020 Part-time 52 14 20 0 0 5 9 77 0 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 Full-time 61 24 8 3 2 2 1 87 5 401
2020 Part-time 62 19 10 0 4 0 4 84 5 20

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 Full-time 48 32 10 4 3 1 0 82 8 402
2020 Part-time 57 19 10 5 0 4 4 84 6 20
2019 Full-time 37 32 16 7 4 5 0 72 11 360
2019 Part-time 69 27 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 14
2017 Full-time 31 35 15 9 8 2 0 67 18 335
2017 Part-time 11 65 4 11 5 3 2 79 17 17

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 Full-time 36 24 15 9 11 0 4 63 21 401
2020 Part-time 56 25 0 5 10 0 4 84 16 20

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 Full-time 48 26 17 6 2 0 0 75 8 400
2020 Part-time 62 20 9 5 0 0 4 85 5 20
2019 Full-time 47 27 12 6 6 0 1 75 13 360
2019 Part-time 65 23 4 0 4 0 4 92 4 14
2017 Full-time 34 25 22 6 11 0 3 60 17 335
2017 Part-time 72 6 3 3 11 0 4 81 15 17

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 Full-time 20 28 25 16 11 0 0 48 27 400
2020 Part-time 30 14 37 10 0 0 9 48 11 20
2019 Full-time 28 32 23 10 6 0 1 61 16 357
2019 Part-time 61 23 8 4 0 0 4 88 4 14
2017 Full-time 28 30 23 12 4 0 1 59 17 335
2017 Part-time 19 64 2 9 0 3 2 88 10 17

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 Full-time 34 32 18 10 5 0 1 67 15 398
2020 Part-time 38 37 15 5 0 0 4 79 5 20
2019 Full-time 44 28 16 6 4 0 1 74 10 358
2019 Part-time 46 42 0 8 0 0 4 92 8 14
2017 Full-time 38 32 17 9 2 0 2 71 12 334
2017 Part-time 36 46 6 9 0 0 2 85 10 17

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 Full-time 28 28 19 13 11 1 1 57 24 398
2020 Part-time 33 21 31 10 0 0 4 57 10 20
2019 Full-time 34 26 20 12 7 0 1 61 19 360
2019 Part-time 42 27 27 0 0 0 4 72 0 14
2017 Full-time 37 26 15 12 8 1 2 64 21 334
2017 Part-time 19 57 13 2 0 0 9 83 2 17

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 Full-time 47 25 13 6 6 0 2 74 13 400
2020 Part-time 49 36 5 5 0 0 5 89 6 19
2019 Full-time 59 16 12 2 2 2 7 82 5 359
2019 Part-time 96 0 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 14
2017 Full-time 55 21 9 5 1 0 10 84 6 334
2017 Part-time 33 55 0 2 0 0 9 98 2 17

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 Full-time 35 29 18 9 8 0 0 64 17 401
2020 Part-time 59 21 10 5 0 0 4 84 5 20
2019 Full-time 45 25 16 6 5 0 2 73 11 360
2019 Part-time 84 0 4 8 0 0 4 88 8 14
2017 Full-time 41 29 17 7 3 0 2 72 10 333
2017 Part-time 23 59 6 7 0 0 5 86 8 16

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 Full-time 33 22 18 9 9 0 8 61 20 398
2020 Part-time 29 26 20 15 0 4 5 61 17 20

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 Full-time 46 29 17 5 1 1 1 76 6 401
2020 Part-time 75 15 5 0 0 4 0 95 0 20
2019 Full-time 40 29 20 4 2 1 2 72 7 357
2019 Part-time 54 42 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 14
2017 Full-time 40 29 16 8 4 0 3 71 12 333
2017 Part-time 72 16 4 0 0 0 9 96 0 16

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 Full-time 35 35 17 9 3 0 1 70 12 400
2020 Part-time 48 38 5 5 0 4 0 90 5 20
2019 Full-time 40 32 12 10 5 0 2 73 15 358
2019 Part-time 50 46 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 14
2017 Full-time 35 28 20 10 5 0 2 65 15 333
2017 Part-time 75 6 6 0 0 0 13 93 0 16

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 Full-time 47 30 13 7 2 0 1 78 9 401
2020 Part-time 76 10 10 0 0 4 0 90 0 20
2019 Full-time 45 27 11 9 5 1 2 75 14 357
2019 Part-time 50 42 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 14
2017 Full-time 42 24 15 10 6 0 2 68 16 333
2017 Part-time 72 13 6 0 4 0 5 90 4 16

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 Full-time 59 23 10 4 2 0 1 83 6 401
2020 Part-time 86 10 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 20
2019 Full-time 53 22 12 5 5 1 3 77 10 358
2019 Part-time 88 4 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 14

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 Full-time 31 34 20 9 5 0 0 65 14 402
2020 Part-time 25 60 4 5 0 4 0 90 5 20

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 Full-time 41 33 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 402
2020 Part-time 58 23 15 0 0 4 0 85 0 20
2019 Full-time 51 28 11 4 4 0 2 81 8 355
2019 Part-time 69 27 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 14
2017 Full-time 52 23 12 7 3 0 3 78 10 331
2017 Part-time 75 16 4 0 0 0 5 96 0 16

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 Full-time 52 27 12 3 3 0 2 81 6 401
2020 Part-time 66 25 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 20
2019 Full-time 73 13 7 1 2 2 3 90 3 355
2019 Part-time 88 4 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 14
2017 Full-time 64 24 6 1 3 0 2 90 4 334
2017 Part-time 86 6 0 3 0 0 5 96 4 17

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 Full-time 35 39 16 7 2 0 1 75 9 400
2020 Part-time 52 24 19 0 0 0 4 80 0 20

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 Full-time 73 15 5 0 1 1 5 94 1 401
2020 Part-time 76 14 0 5 0 0 4 95 5 20
2019 Full-time 82 7 2 2 2 1 5 94 4 357
2019 Part-time 92 0 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 14
2017 Full-time 80 8 3 3 3 1 3 91 5 334
2017 Part-time 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 17

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 Full-time 83 7 3 1 2 0 3 93 3 398
2020 Part-time 90 0 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 20
2019 Full-time 77 8 6 1 2 1 6 91 3 359
2019 Part-time 77 0 15 0 0 4 4 84 0 14
2017 Full-time 63 20 10 3 3 0 3 85 5 334
2017 Part-time 89 0 0 0 0 0 11 100 0 16

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 Full-time 73 17 6 1 1 0 2 91 2 401
2020 Part-time 75 15 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 20
2019 Full-time 59 25 7 3 2 0 4 88 5 358
2019 Part-time 92 4 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 14
2017 Full-time 65 15 8 4 5 0 2 82 10 332
2017 Part-time 89 3 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 17

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 Full-time 73 13 7 4 2 0 1 87 5 401
2020 Part-time 96 0 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 20
2019 Full-time 64 12 12 4 4 0 4 79 8 355
2019 Part-time 88 4 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 14
2017 Full-time 59 8 6 2 0 0 24 89 3 335
2017 Part-time 79 0 0 0 0 0 21 100 0 17

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 Full-time 67 8 6 1 1 0 18 91 3 401
2020 Part-time 71 0 0 0 0 0 29 100 0 20
2019 Full-time 62 8 6 1 0 0 23 91 1 355
2019 Part-time 84 0 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 14
2017 Full-time 74 15 4 2 1 1 4 93 3 331
2017 Part-time 79 7 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 17

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 Full-time 73 14 6 2 1 0 5 91 3 402
2020 Part-time 90 5 0 0 0 4 0 100 0 20
2019 Full-time 74 11 6 1 1 1 5 91 2 359
2019 Part-time 88 4 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 14
2017 Full-time 72 15 4 3 2 0 4 90 5 334
2017 Part-time 75 11 0 4 4 0 7 92 8 17

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 Full-time 75 12 5 3 3 0 2 89 6 402
2020 Part-time 60 30 5 0 0 4 0 95 0 20
2019 Full-time 76 11 6 0 3 0 3 90 3 358
2019 Part-time 54 23 19 0 0 0 4 80 0 14
2017 Full-time 59 24 11 3 1 0 2 85 4 333
2017 Part-time 75 11 3 3 0 0 7 93 4 17

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 Full-time 47 28 17 4 2 0 1 76 6 402
2020 Part-time 77 14 4 0 0 4 0 95 0 20
2019 Full-time 57 24 12 4 1 0 3 83 5 357
2019 Part-time 69 23 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 14

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 Full-time 30 42 20 5 2 0 0 73 8 402
2020 Part-time 46 45 5 0 0 4 0 95 0 20

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 Full-time 18 32 35 11 4 0 0 50 14 402
2020 Part-time 24 46 26 0 0 0 4 73 0 20
2019 Full-time 27 37 24 9 2 1 0 65 11 360
2019 Part-time 65 23 8 0 0 0 4 92 0 14
2017 Full-time 14 37 36 9 3 0 1 51 12 335
2017 Part-time 56 13 20 0 3 5 2 75 4 17

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 Full-time 9 14 41 23 13 0 0 35 23 399
2020 Part-time 0 10 35 31 19 4 0 52 11 20
2019 Full-time 9 9 36 25 19 1 1 45 19 354
2019 Part-time 0 4 12 34 46 0 4 84 4 14
2017 Full-time 6 12 32 34 15 0 1 50 18 332
2017 Part-time 12 3 16 52 14 0 2 67 16 17
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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 Full-time 18 62 18 1 77 23 401
2020 Part-time 5 56 35 4 91 9 20

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 Full-time 43 18 12 7 5 2 12 72 14 400
2020 Part-time 51 21 0 0 0 5 24 100 0 20
2019 Full-time 43 13 14 8 7 1 12 65 18 356
2019 Part-time 69 4 4 0 0 0 23 95 0 14
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