2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Micro-organizations combined by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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.

Micro-organizations are those that have fewer than 150 employees at the time of the survey. In order to protect the confidentiality of employees, demographic breakdowns of results are not provided for individual micro-organizations; results by demographics are provided only for all micro-organizations combined. Further, results for individual micro-organizations are provided only if the number of respondents to a question is sufficient to ensure the confidentiality of respondents.

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 Heterosexual 49 35 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 734
2020 Bisexual 41 32 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 44 37 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 129
2019 Heterosexual 56 30 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 661
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 37 19 4 0 0 0 78 4 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 39 11 6 1 0 0 82 8 141
2018 Heterosexual 49 36 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 676
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 27 0 23 4 0 0 73 27 24
2018 Bisexual 42 36 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 32 42 14 12 0 0 0 74 12 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 44 8 7 2 0 0 82 9 134

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 Heterosexual 47 32 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 733
2020 Bisexual 45 40 3 7 4 0 0 86 11 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 44 28 13 7 9 0 0 71 16 129
2019 Heterosexual 51 29 7 8 4 0 0 80 12 663
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 15 10 19 0 0 0 71 19 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 37 14 12 5 1 0 68 18 141
2018 Heterosexual 45 33 9 8 5 0 0 78 12 678
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 35 3 15 10 0 0 72 25 26
2018 Bisexual 35 44 5 15 0 0 0 79 15 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 42 41 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 39 12 13 4 1 0 71 17 134

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 Heterosexual 62 27 8 2 1 0 0 90 3 731
2020 Bisexual 62 25 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 28
2020 Prefer not to answer 61 25 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 129
2019 Heterosexual 66 24 7 1 2 0 0 90 3 659
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 28 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 27
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 33 9 2 1 1 0 87 4 141
2018 Heterosexual 61 29 8 2 1 0 0 90 2 672
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 43 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 26
2018 Bisexual 58 33 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 71 13 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 39 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 133

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 Heterosexual 53 33 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 731
2020 Bisexual 52 30 3 15 0 0 0 82 15 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 50 32 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 129
2019 Heterosexual 58 28 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 663
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 24 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 32 13 5 1 1 0 80 6 140
2018 Heterosexual 55 31 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 677
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 27 14 15 3 0 0 68 18 26
2018 Bisexual 39 38 8 12 3 0 0 76 15 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 53 15 7 17 8 0 0 68 25 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 41 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 134

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 Heterosexual 58 24 10 5 3 0 0 82 9 733
2020 Bisexual 52 19 17 8 4 0 0 71 12 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 42 29 13 9 7 0 0 71 15 127
2019 Heterosexual 59 25 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 66 15 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 37 11 6 7 0 0 77 13 140
2018 Heterosexual 51 27 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 679
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 23 11 16 23 0 0 51 39 26
2018 Bisexual 36 42 0 11 11 0 0 79 21 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 44 40 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 30 15 10 6 0 0 70 16 135

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 Heterosexual 56 27 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 729
2020 Bisexual 53 19 9 15 4 0 0 72 19 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 44 29 15 6 7 0 0 72 13 127
2019 Heterosexual 57 27 7 5 3 0 0 85 9 659
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 11 14 7 4 0 0 74 11 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 39 10 6 6 0 0 79 11 139
2018 Heterosexual 50 30 10 6 4 0 0 80 9 673
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 20 7 23 16 0 0 54 39 26
2018 Bisexual 44 30 3 16 7 0 0 74 23 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 53 16 7 0 13 11 0 78 15 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 31 17 8 5 0 0 71 13 134

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 Heterosexual 49 23 12 8 4 2 1 74 13 734
2020 Bisexual 41 18 7 21 3 3 7 65 27 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 39 19 22 9 6 2 1 61 16 128
2019 Heterosexual 51 22 11 9 6 2 1 74 15 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 7 11 14 8 0 0 67 22 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 25 19 13 7 2 2 60 20 141
2018 Heterosexual 44 23 15 9 7 1 0 69 16 678
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 16 8 17 18 0 0 57 35 26
2018 Bisexual 35 21 19 11 14 0 0 56 25 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 53 20 0 0 11 16 0 87 13 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 26 16 13 13 2 1 56 27 134
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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 Heterosexual 61 22 7 3 2 1 5 88 5 731
2020 Bisexual 61 15 7 14 0 0 3 78 15 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 51 25 11 3 4 1 4 80 8 129
2019 Heterosexual 58 20 10 3 2 1 6 84 5 662
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 27 11 0 4 0 10 84 5 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 26 9 3 2 2 3 85 5 141

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 Heterosexual 57 25 8 5 3 0 1 83 8 731
2020 Bisexual 55 15 4 20 3 0 3 72 24 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 43 30 11 10 4 1 1 75 14 129
2019 Heterosexual 55 26 8 5 2 1 2 84 8 658
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 21 15 11 0 0 6 72 12 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 23 6 9 6 1 2 78 15 141
2018 Heterosexual 51 28 9 6 4 1 1 81 10 673
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 49 7 0 11 0 4 81 11 26
2018 Bisexual 55 29 5 0 11 0 0 84 11 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 52 28 0 11 0 9 0 88 12 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 31 8 9 4 1 3 77 14 135

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 Heterosexual 67 17 7 5 2 0 2 85 7 735
2020 Bisexual 65 13 15 3 4 0 0 79 7 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 61 17 9 6 6 0 1 79 12 128
2019 Heterosexual 61 23 6 5 3 0 2 86 8 665
2019 Gay or lesbian 57 7 11 15 3 0 6 69 20 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 23 8 4 7 0 1 80 11 141
2018 Heterosexual 54 27 8 5 4 1 1 82 10 672
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 41 14 5 5 0 4 74 11 26
2018 Bisexual 51 27 8 3 11 0 0 78 14 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 62 26 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 26 12 5 7 0 3 75 12 135

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 Heterosexual 56 25 8 5 4 1 0 83 9 733
2020 Bisexual 47 27 7 7 8 5 0 77 15 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 34 26 15 8 10 6 1 65 19 128
2019 Heterosexual 50 29 9 5 4 2 0 81 10 661
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 18 22 3 11 0 0 64 15 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 34 10 10 5 4 0 74 16 141
2018 Heterosexual 41 31 12 8 5 3 1 75 13 677
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 37 15 9 22 0 0 54 32 26
2018 Bisexual 19 30 20 14 14 4 0 51 28 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 28 42 8 11 0 11 0 78 12 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 32 19 10 7 1 1 63 17 134

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 Heterosexual 54 25 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 732
2020 Bisexual 51 14 21 7 8 0 0 65 15 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 34 28 16 8 10 4 0 64 19 128
2019 Heterosexual 49 31 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 660
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 19 12 14 8 0 0 66 22 27
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 31 10 10 10 1 1 69 21 141
2018 Heterosexual 41 32 10 9 6 1 1 74 16 674
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 37 13 14 19 0 0 54 33 26
2018 Bisexual 19 12 29 26 10 4 0 32 38 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 30 48 6 11 0 6 0 82 12 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 31 21 11 9 1 1 59 20 135

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 Heterosexual 44 30 9 9 6 1 0 75 16 734
2020 Bisexual 28 25 3 24 12 8 0 57 39 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 22 36 15 12 10 5 0 61 23 128
2019 Heterosexual 39 31 12 10 5 3 0 73 15 659
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 25 19 10 4 0 0 67 15 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 33 10 16 8 7 1 63 26 141
2018 Heterosexual 29 32 15 11 7 4 1 65 20 674
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 31 23 17 16 0 0 43 34 26
2018 Bisexual 7 14 19 37 19 4 0 22 58 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 14 57 0 23 0 6 0 75 25 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 27 20 20 10 2 1 48 31 134

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 Heterosexual 40 30 11 12 6 1 0 71 18 728
2020 Bisexual 27 30 4 18 21 0 0 57 39 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 23 31 16 16 10 4 0 57 27 129
2019 Heterosexual 36 35 12 10 5 2 0 72 15 660
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 25 10 10 16 0 0 64 26 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 32 14 17 8 3 1 60 26 141
2018 Heterosexual 28 35 14 14 7 1 1 64 21 678
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 38 11 23 16 0 0 51 38 26
2018 Bisexual 11 30 20 17 22 0 0 41 39 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 38 7 23 11 0 22 0 57 14 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 36 15 20 11 1 1 52 32 132
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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 Heterosexual 44 37 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 733
2020 Bisexual 49 22 10 18 0 0 0 72 18 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 40 32 11 10 6 1 1 72 16 129
2019 Heterosexual 46 33 9 8 4 0 1 79 12 663
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 19 15 14 4 0 0 67 18 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 40 13 12 3 0 1 72 15 141
2018 Heterosexual 40 34 12 7 5 1 0 75 13 674
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 41 3 13 10 0 0 74 23 26
2018 Bisexual 35 22 21 11 11 0 0 57 22 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 50 24 6 20 0 0 0 74 20 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 31 16 11 8 0 1 65 20 135

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 Heterosexual 43 40 9 5 3 0 0 83 9 728
2020 Bisexual 52 30 0 14 4 0 0 82 18 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 40 33 17 7 2 0 0 73 9 129
2019 Heterosexual 44 38 8 7 2 0 0 82 10 659
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 34 0 8 7 0 0 85 15 27
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 42 12 11 4 0 0 73 15 140
2018 Heterosexual 37 42 10 7 4 0 0 79 10 676
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 29 19 20 9 0 0 53 29 26
2018 Bisexual 37 43 4 10 7 0 0 80 17 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 53 26 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 41 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 135

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 Heterosexual 52 27 10 6 3 0 2 81 9 731
2020 Bisexual 52 11 7 20 8 0 3 64 29 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 41 30 15 5 7 1 1 72 13 129
2019 Heterosexual 53 27 8 5 4 0 2 83 9 660
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 12 10 8 10 0 6 69 20 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 31 10 7 7 1 1 75 14 139
2018 Heterosexual 49 31 9 6 3 1 1 81 10 671
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 41 3 12 5 0 4 79 18 26
2018 Bisexual 61 24 0 7 7 0 0 85 15 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 53 28 7 11 0 0 0 82 11 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 33 11 9 4 0 3 75 14 135

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 Heterosexual 43 35 11 7 3 0 1 79 11 730
2020 Bisexual 51 27 7 6 8 0 0 79 14 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 41 32 10 10 5 1 1 75 15 129
2019 Heterosexual 47 32 9 7 3 0 1 81 10 661
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 19 8 11 3 0 4 77 15 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 35 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 141
2018 Heterosexual 39 42 8 7 4 0 2 82 10 680
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 38 10 12 0 0 3 77 12 26
2018 Bisexual 37 41 8 7 7 0 0 79 14 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 34 39 7 11 0 0 9 80 12 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 41 13 11 5 0 1 71 16 135

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 Heterosexual 58 21 10 3 4 2 3 83 7 727
2020 Bisexual 58 17 10 3 4 5 3 81 8 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 51 20 12 7 5 1 3 74 13 129

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 Heterosexual 42 31 12 8 4 2 0 74 13 730
2020 Bisexual 36 31 3 7 12 8 3 75 21 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 34 26 18 8 8 6 0 64 17 128
2019 Heterosexual 41 31 12 7 5 3 1 75 13 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 11 19 10 8 4 0 61 19 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 29 15 11 9 4 1 63 21 140
2018 Heterosexual 35 32 13 10 6 3 0 69 17 672
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 39 3 15 17 7 0 62 34 26
2018 Bisexual 36 25 10 21 8 0 0 61 29 23
2018 Another sexual orientation 26 24 18 0 19 13 0 57 22 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 32 15 17 7 2 0 60 24 135

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 Heterosexual 24 21 15 14 15 2 8 51 33 734
2020 Bisexual 34 18 10 17 14 3 3 56 34 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 17 19 20 14 21 6 2 39 39 128
2019 Heterosexual 23 26 13 13 16 2 6 54 32 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 15 18 15 8 4 3 56 25 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 19 20 21 18 3 6 35 44 140
2018 Heterosexual 18 24 14 15 19 3 6 46 38 674
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 32 15 11 26 0 0 49 37 26
2018 Bisexual 36 16 10 7 27 4 0 54 36 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 20 23 9 0 35 12 0 49 40 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 18 17 17 25 5 6 34 47 135

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 Heterosexual 57 21 10 6 3 1 3 81 9 734
2020 Bisexual 55 19 12 7 4 0 3 76 12 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 55 21 12 5 2 2 2 80 7 129
2019 Heterosexual 64 17 10 4 2 1 3 84 6 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 32 0 0 4 0 11 95 5 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 20 8 5 2 2 5 84 8 141

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 Heterosexual 60 19 10 4 2 1 3 83 6 734
2020 Bisexual 62 12 8 11 4 0 3 76 15 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 53 25 8 1 7 2 3 82 9 128
2019 Heterosexual 62 17 9 4 3 1 4 83 8 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 19 10 3 7 0 11 76 12 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 20 9 5 1 2 8 84 6 140

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 Heterosexual 84 6 3 2 1 2 3 94 3 735
2020 Bisexual 79 10 4 0 4 0 3 92 4 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 72 6 5 3 4 7 4 87 8 129
2019 Heterosexual 81 8 3 1 3 1 3 93 4 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 74 4 3 0 4 0 14 91 5 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 69 8 4 2 2 7 8 91 4 141

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 Heterosexual 81 8 2 1 1 1 6 96 2 730
2020 Bisexual 74 12 3 4 4 0 3 89 8 28
2020 Prefer not to answer 77 13 1 1 1 2 4 97 2 129
2019 Heterosexual 85 5 1 0 1 1 7 98 1 658
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 4 4 0 0 0 14 95 0 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 77 3 1 1 2 2 13 95 4 141

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 Heterosexual 50 31 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 731
2020 Bisexual 34 44 0 18 4 0 0 78 22 28
2020 Prefer not to answer 38 37 11 8 6 1 0 75 15 129
2019 Heterosexual 52 29 8 7 4 0 0 82 10 663
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 33 11 0 8 0 0 82 8 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 37 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 141
2018 Heterosexual 45 34 9 7 4 0 0 79 12 677
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 53 0 9 5 0 0 86 14 26
2018 Bisexual 33 43 12 4 8 0 0 76 12 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 59 30 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 42 11 8 5 0 0 75 13 133

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 Heterosexual 50 29 10 6 4 0 1 80 10 733
2020 Bisexual 37 36 14 4 4 5 0 77 9 28
2020 Prefer not to answer 44 32 7 10 7 0 0 76 17 129
2019 Heterosexual 55 26 10 5 4 0 0 82 9 662
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 25 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 36 10 11 4 0 1 75 15 141
2018 Heterosexual 45 33 14 6 3 0 0 78 9 672
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 43 8 9 5 0 0 77 15 26
2018 Bisexual 51 28 8 0 13 0 0 79 13 24
2018 Another sexual orientation 53 19 0 28 0 0 0 72 28 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 35 13 10 4 0 1 73 14 134

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 Heterosexual 48 34 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 727
2020 Bisexual 49 26 10 12 4 0 0 75 16 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 36 41 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 129
2019 Heterosexual 53 31 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 660
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 15 26 4 0 0 0 71 4 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 41 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 138
2018 Heterosexual 45 33 12 6 3 0 1 79 9 675
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 30 28 5 9 0 0 58 14 26
2018 Bisexual 25 36 13 19 7 0 0 61 26 24
2018 Another sexual orientation 50 25 0 19 6 0 0 75 25 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 36 16 7 7 0 0 71 13 132

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 Heterosexual 41 41 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 729
2020 Bisexual 41 48 0 7 4 0 0 89 11 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 31 23 8 6 4 0 62 14 128
2019 Heterosexual 42 37 12 6 2 1 1 80 8 662
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 21 15 11 4 0 0 70 16 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 45 15 11 2 4 1 70 14 141
2018 Heterosexual 36 39 15 5 4 1 0 76 9 675
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 47 14 9 10 0 0 67 19 25
2018 Bisexual 29 35 18 7 8 0 4 66 15 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 37 20 28 9 0 7 0 60 10 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 46 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 135

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 Heterosexual 59 26 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 730
2020 Bisexual 47 33 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 48 23 10 14 4 0 1 72 18 129
2019 Heterosexual 65 22 4 5 2 0 0 88 8 661
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 30 8 10 0 3 0 82 11 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 21 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 141
2018 Heterosexual 60 27 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 679
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 47 3 9 3 0 0 85 12 26
2018 Bisexual 28 40 8 14 10 0 0 68 24 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 70 19 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 26 11 5 5 1 0 78 11 135

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 Heterosexual 40 31 17 9 4 0 0 71 12 728
2020 Bisexual 40 25 28 3 3 0 0 65 6 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 35 34 18 9 3 1 0 69 12 128
2019 Heterosexual 42 32 16 7 3 0 1 75 10 662
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 18 7 15 10 0 0 68 25 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 29 17 8 2 0 0 73 10 140
2018 Heterosexual 42 32 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 679
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 37 3 17 7 0 0 73 24 26
2018 Bisexual 18 40 10 17 14 0 0 58 31 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 35 33 16 11 6 0 0 68 17 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 29 23 8 5 0 1 63 13 135

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 Heterosexual 47 53 735
2020 Bisexual 50 50 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 49 51 128

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 Heterosexual 71 13 5 1 1 2 8 93 2 733
2020 Bisexual 71 14 4 3 0 8 0 92 3 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 61 15 12 2 1 2 7 84 3 129

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 Heterosexual 25 40 35 735
2020 Bisexual 35 27 38 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 24 36 40 129
2019 Heterosexual 25 41 34 665
2019 Gay or lesbian 26 49 25 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 32 41 141
2018 Heterosexual 26 37 37 679
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 32 15 26
2018 Bisexual 26 26 48 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 19 30 51 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 28 42 135

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 16 12 58 3 7 4 185
2020 Prefer not to answer 14 12 50 6 3 16 32
2019 Heterosexual 18 10 45 3 12 12 170
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 14 53 6 2 8 39
2018 Heterosexual 15 10 53 4 12 6 184
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 6 75 12 0 0 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 9 65 5 8 9 39
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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 Heterosexual 61 30 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 729
2020 Bisexual 72 21 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 64 24 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 129
2019 Heterosexual 65 26 5 2 1 0 0 92 4 660
2019 Gay or lesbian 74 12 4 11 0 0 0 85 11 27
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 35 8 4 1 1 0 86 6 141
2018 Heterosexual 62 30 5 2 1 1 0 93 3 678
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 42 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 26
2018 Bisexual 72 24 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 53 36 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 34 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 134

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 Heterosexual 43 38 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 734
2020 Bisexual 43 29 3 18 7 0 0 72 25 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 38 42 12 5 2 1 0 81 6 129
2019 Heterosexual 45 38 7 6 3 1 0 83 9 661
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 39 16 7 8 0 0 70 15 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 51 11 10 2 1 0 77 12 141
2018 Heterosexual 35 42 11 8 3 0 0 78 12 673
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 44 9 20 10 0 0 61 30 26
2018 Bisexual 31 37 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 21 79 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 45 15 12 3 0 0 70 15 134

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 Heterosexual 8 18 34 25 14 1 1 40 26 735
2020 Bisexual 17 10 34 26 13 0 0 39 27 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 11 18 34 23 11 2 1 35 30 129
2019 Heterosexual 6 16 34 25 18 1 1 44 22 661
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 15 33 31 22 0 0 52 15 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 19 32 30 11 1 0 41 26 138
2018 Heterosexual 6 20 31 26 15 1 1 42 27 679
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 21 41 9 8 0 0 16 42 26
2018 Bisexual 10 25 27 17 21 0 0 38 35 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 0 11 37 43 10 0 0 52 11 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 18 27 18 16 0 4 35 37 135

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 Heterosexual 5 12 24 30 26 1 1 58 18 733
2020 Bisexual 15 13 35 10 28 0 0 37 28 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 9 14 22 27 21 3 3 52 25 129
2019 Heterosexual 6 13 23 28 26 2 1 56 20 660
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 10 14 21 32 4 3 57 28 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 12 37 26 17 2 1 45 18 139
2018 Heterosexual 8 13 27 27 22 2 2 51 22 677
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 16 30 22 8 0 4 31 37 26
2018 Bisexual 14 25 29 16 15 0 0 32 39 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 8 23 16 29 24 0 0 53 31 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 22 27 23 13 1 3 37 35 132

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 Heterosexual 6 10 23 31 27 2 2 60 16 731
2020 Bisexual 28 7 20 25 21 0 0 46 35 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 7 11 39 22 17 1 3 41 19 129
2019 Heterosexual 8 9 25 29 28 1 1 57 17 662
2019 Gay or lesbian 8 11 21 21 35 4 0 58 20 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 15 24 25 20 1 5 48 26 139
2018 Heterosexual 8 12 26 28 23 1 1 52 21 675
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 20 30 35 8 0 0 42 28 26
2018 Bisexual 20 7 21 18 34 0 0 52 27 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 0 19 26 24 31 0 0 55 19 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 13 30 20 17 1 4 39 29 132

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 Heterosexual 3 8 25 37 26 1 1 64 11 731
2020 Bisexual 7 3 27 31 31 0 0 62 10 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 6 10 30 32 18 2 2 52 16 129
2019 Heterosexual 4 6 23 34 32 0 1 66 10 660
2019 Gay or lesbian 0 7 22 25 42 0 3 70 7 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 6 23 34 28 0 4 64 12 139
2018 Heterosexual 5 9 26 34 25 1 1 60 14 675
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 10 31 29 20 0 0 49 20 25
2018 Bisexual 10 17 17 29 27 0 0 56 27 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 0 17 29 24 31 0 0 55 17 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 18 25 27 21 1 1 49 26 133

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 Heterosexual 8 16 24 26 23 1 1 50 25 734
2020 Bisexual 18 17 24 21 20 0 0 41 35 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 8 15 30 24 20 2 1 45 24 129
2019 Heterosexual 8 14 24 25 27 1 1 53 22 660
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 11 28 11 35 0 3 48 23 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 8 15 27 29 17 1 3 48 23 140
2018 Heterosexual 9 18 25 25 20 1 2 47 27 678
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 20 43 23 4 0 4 28 28 26
2018 Bisexual 20 12 27 14 27 0 0 41 32 23
2018 Another sexual orientation 6 26 23 22 14 0 10 40 35 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 16 32 16 20 1 4 38 28 133

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 Heterosexual 6 10 20 30 30 3 2 62 17 733
2020 Bisexual 11 25 28 6 21 9 0 30 40 28
2020 Prefer not to answer 6 10 29 25 21 4 6 50 18 127
2019 Heterosexual 5 13 26 26 25 2 2 53 20 661
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 15 25 22 24 4 0 48 26 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 17 27 23 16 6 5 44 25 136
2018 Heterosexual 8 13 26 26 22 3 2 50 22 676
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 22 20 27 8 0 4 37 43 26
2018 Bisexual 23 12 19 19 28 0 0 46 35 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 0 15 25 14 33 7 7 54 17 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 21 27 21 19 1 4 42 29 131

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 Heterosexual 6 8 27 30 26 2 2 58 14 729
2020 Bisexual 24 12 14 23 26 0 0 50 37 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 6 9 32 32 18 3 1 51 15 129
2019 Heterosexual 7 8 27 28 27 1 1 57 16 662
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 21 10 18 32 4 0 52 38 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 6 15 27 29 14 4 4 47 23 141
2018 Heterosexual 7 12 26 29 22 2 1 53 19 674
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 16 34 29 11 0 0 40 26 26
2018 Bisexual 26 4 41 17 12 0 0 29 30 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 0 26 6 38 30 0 0 68 26 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 20 31 19 14 3 4 36 31 133

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 Heterosexual 4 9 27 33 27 1 1 60 13 733
2020 Bisexual 7 14 37 27 15 0 0 42 21 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 5 9 33 25 26 1 1 51 15 129
2019 Heterosexual 4 12 24 30 29 0 1 59 17 659
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 7 36 25 16 3 0 43 19 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 17 30 26 17 0 3 44 24 140

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 Heterosexual 33 39 11 11 5 1 0 73 16 728
2020 Bisexual 34 16 17 11 18 5 0 52 30 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 29 32 19 9 7 4 0 64 16 128
2019 Heterosexual 29 37 13 13 6 2 0 68 19 659
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 29 3 18 15 4 0 62 34 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 40 13 14 8 3 0 63 23 140

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 Heterosexual 59 24 7 7 3 1 0 83 10 733
2020 Bisexual 54 28 3 8 7 0 0 82 15 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 56 22 7 5 9 1 0 79 15 129
2019 Heterosexual 59 23 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 665
2019 Gay or lesbian 66 16 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 26 9 12 5 2 0 73 17 141
2018 Heterosexual 53 27 7 8 4 1 0 81 12 675
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 30 11 25 4 0 0 61 29 26
2018 Bisexual 27 29 18 18 7 0 0 56 26 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 50 31 0 11 8 0 0 81 19 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 33 11 9 7 0 1 73 17 134

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 Heterosexual 65 25 4 5 1 0 0 90 6 731
2020 Bisexual 65 21 3 7 4 0 0 86 11 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 58 26 5 7 3 1 0 84 11 128
2019 Heterosexual 63 24 5 5 2 0 0 87 8 665
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 17 19 3 0 0 0 77 3 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 31 4 8 1 1 0 86 9 141
2018 Heterosexual 54 33 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 673
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 50 5 9 4 0 0 81 13 26
2018 Bisexual 50 25 7 7 7 4 0 78 14 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 71 7 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 37 11 9 4 0 0 77 13 131

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 Heterosexual 57 30 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 729
2020 Bisexual 46 39 3 3 4 5 0 89 7 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 48 33 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 129
2019 Heterosexual 59 27 6 5 2 1 0 87 7 665
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 27 12 4 4 4 0 80 8 27
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 42 11 4 2 2 0 83 5 140
2018 Heterosexual 51 36 8 2 2 1 0 88 4 677
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 35 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 25
2018 Bisexual 49 22 17 8 0 4 0 73 9 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 53 27 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 42 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 134

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 Heterosexual 53 31 8 5 2 1 0 84 8 730
2020 Bisexual 41 38 9 4 8 0 0 79 12 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 39 35 12 7 5 2 0 75 12 128
2019 Heterosexual 55 29 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 22 12 4 4 0 0 80 9 27
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 37 15 3 3 3 0 78 7 141
2018 Heterosexual 54 32 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 679
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 43 3 14 3 0 0 80 17 26
2018 Bisexual 49 28 9 0 15 0 0 76 15 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 28 45 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 32 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 134

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 Heterosexual 50 30 10 4 2 3 0 84 6 734
2020 Bisexual 47 9 16 12 8 5 3 62 21 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 42 24 19 6 4 4 1 70 10 128
2019 Heterosexual 56 26 11 2 2 3 0 85 4 662
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 23 15 0 0 4 0 85 0 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 44 34 9 6 3 5 0 82 9 140
2018 Heterosexual 50 31 11 3 2 2 0 83 6 675
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 46 3 0 5 0 0 91 5 26
2018 Bisexual 36 33 12 7 12 0 0 69 19 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 40 10 36 7 8 0 0 50 15 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 35 14 5 2 3 0 78 8 134

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 Heterosexual 71 21 5 2 1 0 0 92 4 733
2020 Bisexual 65 20 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 53 25 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 128
2019 Heterosexual 68 23 4 3 3 0 0 90 5 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 59 29 3 4 4 0 0 89 8 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 34 6 2 3 1 0 89 6 140
2018 Heterosexual 63 27 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 675
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 46 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 26
2018 Bisexual 55 27 4 7 7 0 0 82 14 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 59 24 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 33 10 4 2 0 0 84 7 135

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 Heterosexual 59 19 9 3 3 4 2 83 7 735
2020 Bisexual 55 14 3 4 8 16 0 82 14 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 42 24 13 4 4 8 5 77 9 129

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 Heterosexual 38 28 17 6 3 7 1 72 9 733
2020 Bisexual 30 23 9 11 12 12 3 63 27 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 30 22 25 7 5 10 1 58 13 129

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 Heterosexual 56 26 6 4 3 3 2 86 7 732
2020 Bisexual 48 26 3 11 8 4 0 77 20 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 34 33 12 3 8 6 4 74 12 128

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 Heterosexual 37 28 14 6 5 5 5 73 12 733
2020 Bisexual 30 23 3 15 8 11 11 67 29 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 29 28 17 5 10 7 4 64 17 129
2019 Heterosexual 39 25 15 7 6 6 3 70 14 663
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 28 25 3 8 3 0 62 12 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 29 16 7 7 9 7 64 17 141
2018 Heterosexual 31 28 16 9 4 7 4 67 15 676
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 25 20 22 7 0 6 48 31 26
2018 Bisexual 7 17 25 19 21 7 4 27 45 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 34 7 16 19 0 24 0 54 25 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 32 19 10 11 6 3 56 23 134

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 Heterosexual 49 30 9 7 3 1 0 80 10 731
2020 Bisexual 43 21 5 16 8 7 0 69 26 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 39 27 12 10 7 3 1 69 18 129
2019 Heterosexual 51 28 8 7 4 2 0 81 11 662
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 29 4 11 8 8 4 74 22 27
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 32 12 8 6 5 2 71 16 141
2018 Heterosexual 42 33 10 8 3 2 1 78 12 674
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 24 13 24 11 0 0 51 36 26
2018 Bisexual 30 18 21 21 10 0 0 48 31 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 38 38 8 9 0 7 0 82 10 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 33 12 12 5 3 1 71 17 135

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 Heterosexual 48 31 11 6 3 1 0 80 8 733
2020 Bisexual 40 24 21 7 8 0 0 64 15 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 35 30 22 4 7 2 1 67 11 127
2019 Heterosexual 46 31 12 5 4 1 0 78 9 661
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 22 7 8 8 8 0 76 17 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 41 19 8 4 1 1 69 12 141
2018 Heterosexual 40 32 14 8 4 2 0 74 12 673
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 37 9 20 17 0 0 54 37 26
2018 Bisexual 24 51 8 7 10 0 0 75 17 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 29 37 14 20 0 0 0 66 20 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 30 24 9 4 1 0 62 14 135

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 Heterosexual 37 22 13 7 8 9 3 67 17 732
2020 Bisexual 30 22 18 11 15 3 0 54 27 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 23 15 23 9 14 13 4 46 27 127
2019 Heterosexual 33 21 16 7 9 10 3 63 19 658
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 19 18 4 14 11 3 57 22 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 18 13 14 10 20 5 50 32 141
2018 Heterosexual 26 22 17 9 10 11 5 57 23 675
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 16 22 19 21 14 0 27 47 26
2018 Bisexual 4 17 27 15 17 20 0 26 40 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 26 10 0 20 8 36 0 56 44 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 19 17 15 13 12 4 46 33 135

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 Heterosexual 50 39 2 7 2 0 0 89 9 734
2020 Bisexual 52 33 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 48 37 5 9 1 0 0 85 10 128

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 Heterosexual 47 38 6 6 2 0 1 85 8 734
2020 Bisexual 40 42 0 14 0 0 4 85 15 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 44 32 11 11 2 0 1 76 13 129
2019 Heterosexual 66 22 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 662
2019 Gay or lesbian 80 16 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 28 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 140

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 Heterosexual 55 32 6 6 2 0 0 87 7 724
2020 Bisexual 38 52 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 50 31 11 6 1 0 1 82 7 128
2019 Heterosexual 67 23 4 4 1 0 0 90 6 658
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 19 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 30 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 140

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 Heterosexual 79 15 2 2 2 1 0 95 3 732
2020 Bisexual 94 3 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 76 17 6 1 0 1 0 93 1 128

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 Heterosexual 55 22 10 3 4 2 4 82 7 735
2020 Bisexual 68 17 3 8 0 0 4 88 8 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 47 18 11 3 9 8 3 74 14 128
2019 Heterosexual 58 20 9 3 3 3 3 83 7 663
2019 Gay or lesbian 64 25 4 4 0 0 3 92 4 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 21 9 4 6 2 5 80 11 141

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 Heterosexual 7 93 734
2020 Prefer not to answer 16 84 129
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 79 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 141
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 680
2018 Bisexual 27 73 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 78 132

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 40 60 51
2020 Prefer not to answer 25 75 20
2019 Heterosexual 46 54 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 50 16
2018 Heterosexual 61 39 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 53 29

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 67 33 51
2019 Heterosexual 64 36 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 64 36 16
2018 Heterosexual 52 48 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 63 37 29

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 14 86 51
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 16

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 Heterosexual 0 100 51
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 16

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
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 16

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 20
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 16
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 79

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 39 61 51
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 72 20
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 61 16
2018 Heterosexual 46 54 78
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 49 29

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 46 54 51
2020 Prefer not to answer 49 51 20
2019 Heterosexual 44 56 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 54 16
2018 Heterosexual 35 65 78
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 44 29

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 42 58 51
2020 Prefer not to answer 48 52 20
2019 Heterosexual 44 56 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 42 16
2018 Heterosexual 42 58 78
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 48 29

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 39 61 51
2020 Prefer not to answer 37 63 20
2019 Heterosexual 42 58 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 60 16
2018 Heterosexual 43 57 78
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 64 29

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 Heterosexual 35 65 51
2019 Heterosexual 29 71 57
2018 Heterosexual 31 69 78
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 53 29

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 48 52 51
2020 Prefer not to answer 44 56 20
2019 Heterosexual 56 44 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 62 16
2018 Heterosexual 55 45 78
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 45 29

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 39 61 51
2020 Prefer not to answer 56 44 20
2019 Heterosexual 34 66 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 62 16
2018 Heterosexual 31 69 78
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 60 29

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 0 100 51
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 20
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 29

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 0 100 51
2019 Heterosexual 9 91 57

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 12 88 51
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 29

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 49 51 51
2020 Prefer not to answer 56 44 20
2019 Heterosexual 59 41 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 62 16
2018 Heterosexual 36 64 78
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 56 29

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 28 72 51
2019 Heterosexual 33 67 57
2018 Heterosexual 23 77 78
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 85 29

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Prefer not to answer 40 60 20
2019 Heterosexual 17 83 57
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 78

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 54 46 51
2020 Prefer not to answer 61 39 20
2019 Heterosexual 54 46 57
2018 Heterosexual 63 37 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 38 29

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 Heterosexual 28 72 51
2020 Prefer not to answer 26 74 20
2019 Heterosexual 21 79 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 15
2018 Heterosexual 29 71 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 64 29

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
2020 Heterosexual 32 68 51
2020 Prefer not to answer 35 65 20
2019 Heterosexual 23 77 57
2018 Heterosexual 19 81 79

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 12 88 51
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 79

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 Heterosexual 14 86 51
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 20
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 79

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 79

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 Heterosexual 24 76 51
2019 Heterosexual 26 74 57
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 69 15
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 82 29

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 75

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 75 75

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 75

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 75

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 75

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 82 75

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 75

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 75

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 75 75
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 71 27

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 27

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 62 75
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 52 27

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 75

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 53 47 75
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 47 27

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 27

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 82 75

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 Heterosexual 30 14 13 4 3 27 8 69 11 734
2020 Bisexual 27 7 3 9 12 24 18 59 36 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 17 13 15 4 8 39 5 52 21 128
2019 Heterosexual 27 14 14 4 5 25 10 64 14 665
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 3 29 3 8 22 8 43 16 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 11 19 5 4 34 11 49 17 141
2018 Heterosexual 24 16 16 6 5 26 8 60 17 679
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 14 19 12 19 15 0 40 37 25
2018 Bisexual 18 12 17 0 17 33 4 47 26 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 19 0 11 9 0 53 7 49 23 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 11 25 6 10 27 5 40 23 133

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 Heterosexual 46 25 14 4 2 7 1 78 7 733
2020 Bisexual 46 17 6 15 8 8 0 69 24 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 32 26 17 4 7 14 0 67 13 129
2019 Heterosexual 47 26 11 3 4 9 0 80 8 665
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 15 8 10 4 11 4 74 17 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 30 16 6 2 7 1 73 9 141
2018 Heterosexual 40 27 15 5 4 9 0 74 9 676
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 30 7 14 18 7 0 58 34 25
2018 Bisexual 29 19 21 0 13 18 0 59 16 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 19 33 28 0 0 20 0 65 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 26 20 8 6 10 1 63 15 133

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 Heterosexual 4 96 734
2020 Prefer not to answer 12 88 129
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 662
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 95 140
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 680
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 81 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 95 134

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 37 63 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 47 53 15
2019 Heterosexual 40 60 41
2018 Heterosexual 41 59 35

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 78 22 41
2018 Heterosexual 70 30 35

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 15

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 Heterosexual 0 100 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 15

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 Prefer not to answer 0 100 15

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 41

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 35 65 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 34 66 15
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 41
2018 Heterosexual 51 49 35

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 21 79 29
2019 Heterosexual 29 71 41
2018 Heterosexual 22 78 35

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 18 82 29
2019 Heterosexual 26 74 41
2018 Heterosexual 25 75 35

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 30 70 29
2019 Heterosexual 26 74 41
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 35

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 27 73 29
2019 Heterosexual 26 74 41
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 35

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 0 100 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 15
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 41
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 35

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
2020 Heterosexual 0 100 29
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 41
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 35

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 27 73 29
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 35

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
2020 Heterosexual 0 100 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 15
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 41
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 35

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 0 100 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 15
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 41
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 35

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 25 75 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 46 54 15
2019 Heterosexual 16 84 41

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 Heterosexual 35 65 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 43 57 15
2019 Heterosexual 39 61 41
2018 Heterosexual 26 74 35

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 Heterosexual 21 79 29
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 41
2018 Heterosexual 17 83 35

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 81 41

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
2020 Heterosexual 0 100 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 15
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 35

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Prefer not to answer 0 100 15
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 35

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 0 100 29

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 Heterosexual 44 56 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 32 68 15
2019 Heterosexual 46 54 41
2018 Heterosexual 52 48 35

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 77 34

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 34

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 83 34

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 84 34

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 34

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 34

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 34

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 58 42 34

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 34

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 Heterosexual 31 12 15 2 2 31 8 69 6 731
2020 Bisexual 24 9 3 10 8 28 18 61 32 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 20 11 17 3 6 39 4 55 15 128
2019 Heterosexual 28 11 14 2 4 30 11 66 10 665
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 8 26 0 8 25 8 51 11 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 9 21 2 3 36 10 50 10 141
2018 Heterosexual 25 13 16 2 2 34 7 65 7 677
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 17 20 9 9 17 5 51 23 26
2018 Bisexual 9 13 17 11 7 40 4 38 32 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 20 0 11 0 0 61 7 65 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 13 26 2 3 33 8 48 8 135

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 Heterosexual 44 25 15 3 2 9 1 77 6 730
2020 Bisexual 43 10 9 18 8 12 0 60 29 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 31 26 21 1 8 12 2 66 10 129
2019 Heterosexual 48 22 13 2 3 10 1 79 6 663
2019 Gay or lesbian 44 18 15 0 8 11 4 73 9 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 28 18 3 1 14 1 74 5 141
2018 Heterosexual 42 26 15 3 3 12 0 77 7 676
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 27 20 9 5 7 5 61 16 26
2018 Bisexual 24 24 23 3 4 22 0 62 9 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 20 38 11 0 0 30 0 84 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 28 14 6 3 17 2 72 10 135

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 Heterosexual 6 94 730
2020 Bisexual 17 83 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 10 90 129

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 Heterosexual 10 90 733
2020 Bisexual 12 88 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 17 83 128
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 663
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 89 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 83 141

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 39 61 72
2020 Prefer not to answer 59 41 20

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 87 13 73
2020 Prefer not to answer 85 15 21
2019 Heterosexual 83 17 99
2019 Prefer not to answer 82 18 25

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
2020 Heterosexual 63 26 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 64
2020 Prefer not to answer 48 39 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 18
2019 Heterosexual 60 25 4 10 1 0 0 85 11 81
2019 Prefer not to answer 74 20 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20

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 Heterosexual 62 24 6 2 1 1 3 90 4 733
2020 Bisexual 44 41 0 8 0 4 3 91 9 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 44 32 11 4 2 3 3 81 7 128
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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 Heterosexual 52 29 9 7 3 1 0 82 9 731
2020 Bisexual 33 28 11 21 4 3 0 63 26 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 40 30 13 6 7 3 0 73 14 128

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 Heterosexual 59 31 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 735
2020 Bisexual 55 26 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 46 32 13 5 1 1 1 80 6 129

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 Heterosexual 59 28 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 734
2020 Bisexual 62 13 8 7 10 0 0 75 17 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 46 35 10 4 2 2 1 83 6 129

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 Heterosexual 57 28 9 3 1 1 1 87 4 729
2020 Bisexual 59 24 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 28
2020 Prefer not to answer 38 35 14 3 2 4 4 79 6 129

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 Heterosexual 65 24 5 2 1 1 2 92 2 731
2020 Bisexual 63 18 11 3 0 0 6 85 3 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 51 28 11 4 2 2 2 83 6 129

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 Heterosexual 76 12 4 2 1 4 3 94 2 734
2020 Bisexual 90 3 4 0 0 3 0 96 0 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 70 16 2 1 2 8 2 95 3 129

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 Heterosexual 65 24 6 2 1 1 0 91 3 733
2020 Bisexual 46 29 18 4 0 3 0 77 4 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 57 27 11 4 0 1 0 85 4 129

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 Heterosexual 63 23 5 4 3 1 1 87 7 731
2020 Bisexual 56 12 7 21 0 0 3 71 22 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 45 29 12 7 7 1 0 75 14 128

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 Heterosexual 71 20 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 734
2020 Bisexual 58 22 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 62 25 6 3 2 2 0 89 5 128

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 96 4 238
2020 Prefer not to answer 97 3 32

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 28 31 16 16 8 0 1 60 24 229
2020 Prefer not to answer 28 31 23 12 0 3 3 63 13 31

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 Heterosexual 54 31 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 734
2020 Bisexual 36 26 16 19 0 3 0 65 19 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 49 29 10 8 2 1 0 78 11 129
2019 Heterosexual 46 34 12 4 1 2 0 82 5 662
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 18 3 4 11 8 0 80 16 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 33 13 7 1 2 1 77 9 141
2018 Heterosexual 42 35 11 6 2 3 0 81 8 679
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 34 13 20 5 0 0 61 26 26
2018 Bisexual 31 29 15 21 4 0 0 60 25 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 51 9 22 9 8 0 0 60 17 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 41 16 4 1 2 0 78 6 134

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 Heterosexual 48 25 10 10 5 1 1 74 16 732
2020 Bisexual 37 21 10 17 15 0 0 58 31 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 32 29 15 10 12 2 0 63 23 129

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 Heterosexual 60 23 8 3 3 2 1 85 6 733
2020 Bisexual 51 18 18 7 3 3 0 72 10 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 47 26 13 4 6 3 1 76 10 129

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 Heterosexual 48 30 11 6 4 1 0 79 11 734
2020 Bisexual 27 31 8 13 18 0 3 60 32 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 39 29 14 10 6 1 0 69 17 129
2019 Heterosexual 43 33 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 662
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 29 8 11 7 4 0 73 19 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 36 14 9 7 1 0 70 15 141
2018 Heterosexual 36 34 13 10 5 3 0 72 15 680
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 27 12 23 15 0 0 50 38 26
2018 Bisexual 7 50 15 11 17 0 0 56 29 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 26 25 26 6 8 9 0 57 15 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 29 19 12 6 4 0 61 19 135

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 38 41 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 238
2020 Prefer not to answer 35 41 8 10 6 0 0 76 16 32
2019 Heterosexual 41 38 10 7 2 1 2 81 9 204
2019 Gay or lesbian 69 9 0 10 12 0 0 78 22 10
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 32 17 5 5 5 0 71 11 39

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 Heterosexual 43 29 15 6 6 0 1 73 13 734
2020 Bisexual 47 15 12 10 7 0 8 68 19 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 40 25 14 10 10 1 1 66 20 129

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 Heterosexual 43 30 15 6 5 0 1 74 11 733
2020 Bisexual 45 17 10 10 15 0 3 64 25 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 38 24 18 10 9 1 1 63 19 129
2019 Heterosexual 36 26 15 11 11 0 0 62 23 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 25 21 12 22 0 0 46 33 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 29 14 12 10 2 1 64 22 140
2018 Heterosexual 30 28 18 10 12 0 2 59 22 678
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 31 16 16 20 0 0 48 36 25
2018 Bisexual 12 35 21 14 19 0 0 47 32 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 44 22 0 7 16 11 0 74 26 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 25 21 14 14 0 2 51 28 134

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 Heterosexual 21 29 27 12 10 0 0 50 23 735
2020 Bisexual 9 18 28 16 26 0 3 28 43 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 20 22 29 19 9 1 0 43 28 129
2019 Heterosexual 27 32 24 9 7 0 0 60 16 661
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 25 22 12 10 0 0 56 22 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 31 21 12 6 1 0 60 19 140
2018 Heterosexual 21 34 24 13 8 0 1 55 21 677
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 34 14 23 10 0 0 52 34 25
2018 Bisexual 9 27 17 28 20 0 0 36 48 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 22 29 36 7 6 0 0 51 13 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 21 28 18 11 0 1 42 30 134

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 Heterosexual 38 31 19 8 5 0 0 68 13 733
2020 Bisexual 42 24 9 15 7 0 3 68 23 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 29 35 17 12 5 2 0 65 17 128
2019 Heterosexual 45 28 15 6 4 1 1 75 10 658
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 21 33 4 0 0 0 64 4 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 22 17 9 4 2 1 70 13 139
2018 Heterosexual 35 32 17 9 5 0 1 68 15 673
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 30 13 16 10 0 0 60 27 25
2018 Bisexual 31 18 24 17 10 0 0 49 27 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 45 14 41 0 0 0 0 59 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 28 21 13 8 1 2 56 22 134

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 Heterosexual 27 27 20 13 10 1 0 55 24 730
2020 Bisexual 12 28 21 18 19 0 3 41 38 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 27 27 16 21 7 2 0 55 29 129
2019 Heterosexual 30 27 20 13 8 0 1 58 21 662
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 17 22 18 18 0 0 42 36 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 24 19 14 10 1 1 57 24 138
2018 Heterosexual 26 25 23 13 12 1 1 52 25 676
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 22 34 17 10 0 0 39 27 25
2018 Bisexual 23 0 19 21 37 0 0 23 58 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 24 29 33 9 6 0 0 53 15 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 18 30 15 12 1 1 41 28 134

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 Heterosexual 49 24 14 6 5 0 2 75 11 734
2020 Bisexual 48 24 11 10 4 0 3 74 14 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 45 23 19 7 2 1 4 71 9 129
2019 Heterosexual 59 24 9 3 2 0 3 85 5 660
2019 Gay or lesbian 60 7 19 7 7 0 0 67 14 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 61 20 6 3 2 2 7 88 6 139
2018 Heterosexual 55 21 12 5 4 0 3 79 9 674
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 28 13 16 4 0 4 66 20 25
2018 Bisexual 38 20 20 9 14 0 0 58 23 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 78 15 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 21 14 7 4 0 7 72 12 134

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 Heterosexual 35 28 18 10 8 0 0 64 18 733
2020 Bisexual 21 21 32 19 4 0 3 43 24 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 27 28 24 12 7 2 0 56 19 129
2019 Heterosexual 47 23 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 663
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 28 23 3 7 0 0 67 10 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 26 19 5 6 1 1 70 11 140
2018 Heterosexual 44 26 16 6 6 0 1 71 13 678
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 36 17 12 7 0 0 64 19 25
2018 Bisexual 17 23 27 3 30 0 0 40 33 24
2018 Another sexual orientation 32 41 20 0 8 0 0 72 8 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 28 17 13 5 0 2 64 18 135

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 Heterosexual 39 21 15 11 8 0 6 64 20 730
2020 Bisexual 42 10 12 6 16 0 13 60 26 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 34 24 16 12 8 1 5 61 22 129

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 Heterosexual 46 31 13 6 3 0 1 78 9 729
2020 Bisexual 47 10 18 10 12 0 3 59 22 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 38 27 15 14 5 1 0 66 19 129
2019 Heterosexual 47 31 12 6 3 0 1 79 9 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 18 18 3 12 0 0 67 15 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 32 34 19 9 3 1 2 68 12 139
2018 Heterosexual 39 33 16 6 4 0 1 73 11 673
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 24 37 4 9 0 0 51 12 26
2018 Bisexual 34 31 8 12 14 0 0 66 27 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 43 13 19 11 8 7 0 60 20 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 34 20 8 8 1 3 63 16 134

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 Heterosexual 37 32 18 8 5 0 1 69 13 728
2020 Bisexual 20 34 20 8 15 0 3 56 23 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 30 31 23 9 6 1 1 61 15 128
2019 Heterosexual 40 32 16 8 4 0 0 72 11 663
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 21 26 4 4 0 0 66 8 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 39 17 10 5 1 2 68 15 138
2018 Heterosexual 35 32 19 9 5 0 0 67 13 674
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 50 6 23 12 0 0 59 35 26
2018 Bisexual 38 18 31 0 14 0 0 55 14 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 43 22 20 7 8 0 0 65 15 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 36 15 14 6 1 3 64 21 135

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 Heterosexual 45 27 16 8 4 0 1 73 12 730
2020 Bisexual 47 16 6 12 16 0 3 65 28 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 33 25 25 10 6 1 0 59 16 128
2019 Heterosexual 45 29 13 8 3 0 0 75 12 663
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 15 4 7 11 0 0 78 18 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 28 13 12 7 1 3 67 20 139
2018 Heterosexual 39 31 15 10 4 0 0 71 14 675
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 36 13 18 9 0 0 60 27 26
2018 Bisexual 44 23 10 0 24 0 0 67 24 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 72 0 20 0 8 0 0 72 8 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 38 15 17 4 0 1 63 22 132

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 Heterosexual 58 23 9 5 3 0 1 82 9 729
2020 Bisexual 51 7 9 15 15 0 3 60 31 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 48 24 9 8 8 1 0 74 17 128
2019 Heterosexual 58 22 10 6 4 0 0 81 10 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 67 7 14 3 8 0 0 75 11 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 47 25 11 8 5 2 2 75 13 139

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 Heterosexual 34 32 20 9 4 0 0 67 13 733
2020 Bisexual 24 31 7 21 14 0 3 57 36 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 33 25 23 11 7 1 1 58 18 128

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 Heterosexual 42 33 17 5 3 1 0 75 8 732
2020 Bisexual 39 23 13 15 7 0 3 64 22 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 27 39 25 4 4 1 0 66 8 128
2019 Heterosexual 53 27 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 660
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 24 26 7 4 0 0 63 11 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 33 16 5 5 1 1 74 10 138
2018 Heterosexual 42 36 12 6 2 0 1 79 9 669
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 46 7 12 7 0 0 74 19 25
2018 Bisexual 46 14 27 3 10 0 0 60 14 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 31 16 15 25 8 0 7 50 35 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 36 15 10 2 1 1 73 12 133

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 Heterosexual 58 25 11 4 1 0 1 83 5 730
2020 Bisexual 43 18 28 7 4 0 0 61 11 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 54 19 18 4 2 1 1 75 6 128
2019 Heterosexual 70 16 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 661
2019 Gay or lesbian 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 18 12 2 4 1 1 82 5 138
2018 Heterosexual 67 19 9 2 1 0 2 88 4 668
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 36 12 0 9 0 0 79 9 26
2018 Bisexual 44 32 3 17 4 0 0 76 21 24
2018 Another sexual orientation 46 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 24 12 4 1 0 2 82 5 133

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 Heterosexual 46 36 12 3 3 0 1 82 6 731
2020 Bisexual 32 39 11 14 4 0 0 71 18 28
2020 Prefer not to answer 35 36 20 6 2 1 0 72 8 128

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 Heterosexual 78 13 3 2 1 0 3 94 2 732
2020 Bisexual 79 9 5 3 4 0 0 89 7 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 73 10 7 2 2 1 5 89 4 128
2019 Heterosexual 82 8 3 1 1 1 5 95 2 657
2019 Gay or lesbian 88 4 0 0 0 4 4 100 0 27
2019 Prefer not to answer 74 10 4 2 1 1 8 92 4 139
2018 Heterosexual 80 10 5 0 1 1 3 94 1 673
2018 Gay or lesbian 78 7 3 5 6 0 0 85 12 26
2018 Bisexual 75 14 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 80 9 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 69 14 6 3 1 0 8 90 4 131

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 Heterosexual 83 7 4 2 2 1 2 93 3 731
2020 Bisexual 66 7 11 13 0 0 4 76 13 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 72 7 3 4 6 2 6 86 11 129
2019 Heterosexual 79 7 5 3 3 1 2 89 6 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 68 15 3 7 8 0 0 82 14 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 75 11 2 2 3 2 4 92 6 141
2018 Heterosexual 76 10 5 3 3 0 3 89 6 674
2018 Gay or lesbian 72 6 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 26
2018 Bisexual 74 4 7 0 14 0 0 78 14 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 57 25 0 11 8 0 0 81 19 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 17 11 4 3 1 4 80 8 133

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 Heterosexual 73 18 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 729
2020 Bisexual 71 18 3 0 9 0 0 88 9 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 61 21 10 2 3 1 2 84 6 127
2019 Heterosexual 62 23 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 660
2019 Gay or lesbian 68 18 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 27 8 5 1 1 1 86 6 141
2018 Heterosexual 57 27 9 4 2 0 1 85 6 679
2018 Gay or lesbian 61 15 18 4 3 0 0 75 7 26
2018 Bisexual 37 45 11 0 7 0 0 82 7 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 35 29 28 8 0 0 0 64 8 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 27 14 4 2 1 1 80 7 133

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 Heterosexual 73 12 6 5 3 0 1 86 8 731
2020 Bisexual 58 24 3 0 15 0 0 81 15 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 53 20 9 5 9 1 3 76 15 129
2019 Heterosexual 68 15 7 4 4 0 1 84 9 662
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 4 7 8 15 0 3 70 23 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 59 19 7 6 6 1 3 81 12 140
2018 Heterosexual 60 21 8 4 4 0 2 82 9 677
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 4 19 12 6 0 4 62 18 25
2018 Bisexual 43 24 16 4 14 0 0 67 17 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 67 14 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 19 11 9 5 0 4 74 14 132

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 Heterosexual 64 12 4 2 0 0 16 91 3 733
2020 Bisexual 72 4 6 5 0 0 13 88 5 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 64 8 3 2 0 1 22 94 2 128
2019 Heterosexual 58 13 5 2 1 0 22 90 3 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 68 10 3 0 0 0 19 96 0 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 10 5 0 3 1 23 90 4 139
2018 Heterosexual 54 14 5 1 1 0 25 91 2 673
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 15 0 0 3 0 34 95 5 26
2018 Bisexual 68 0 0 7 0 0 25 91 9 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 35 19 7 0 0 8 31 88 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 17 8 2 0 0 22 88 2 129

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 Heterosexual 72 17 6 2 1 0 2 91 2 733
2020 Bisexual 65 10 14 3 8 0 0 75 11 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 62 23 9 2 2 1 2 88 4 129
2019 Heterosexual 74 16 4 1 1 0 3 94 2 661
2019 Gay or lesbian 71 11 3 7 0 0 7 89 7 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 66 20 8 1 1 1 2 90 2 140
2018 Heterosexual 67 18 8 1 1 0 5 89 2 674
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 23 7 3 0 0 5 89 3 26
2018 Bisexual 80 8 5 3 0 0 4 91 3 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 62 15 14 0 0 0 10 85 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 21 9 1 3 0 7 86 4 133

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 Heterosexual 75 13 5 2 3 0 1 89 5 734
2020 Bisexual 62 18 3 0 16 0 0 81 16 28
2020 Prefer not to answer 68 16 5 2 4 2 3 88 6 129
2019 Heterosexual 78 11 4 3 3 0 1 90 6 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 7 4 16 11 0 0 70 26 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 72 15 3 3 2 2 2 92 5 141
2018 Heterosexual 75 12 4 3 3 0 3 90 6 674
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 27 7 10 0 0 0 84 10 26
2018 Bisexual 76 11 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 81 0 0 0 0 0 19 100 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 68 16 6 1 3 1 5 89 5 133

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 Heterosexual 54 25 13 5 2 0 1 80 7 733
2020 Bisexual 50 20 22 3 6 0 0 69 9 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 46 27 19 5 1 1 0 74 6 128
2019 Heterosexual 61 22 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 662
2019 Gay or lesbian 64 19 3 7 7 0 0 83 14 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 26 10 3 2 1 3 84 6 141
2018 Heterosexual 57 25 12 3 1 0 1 84 4 676
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 38 0 8 3 0 0 89 11 26
2018 Bisexual 33 37 3 15 12 0 0 69 28 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 38 35 19 0 8 0 0 73 8 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 27 12 2 1 0 4 85 3 132

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 Heterosexual 32 41 19 5 3 0 0 73 8 734
2020 Bisexual 27 46 19 3 4 0 0 74 7 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 26 39 21 10 2 2 0 66 12 129

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 Heterosexual 17 39 28 13 3 0 0 56 16 734
2020 Bisexual 7 32 29 24 8 0 0 39 32 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 12 33 38 11 5 1 0 45 17 128
2019 Heterosexual 23 37 28 9 3 0 0 60 12 664
2019 Gay or lesbian 21 47 10 12 11 0 0 67 22 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 32 30 9 4 1 0 56 14 141
2018 Heterosexual 20 37 30 9 4 0 0 58 12 679
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 30 38 13 12 0 0 37 25 26
2018 Bisexual 14 21 34 13 18 0 0 35 31 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 22 46 17 15 0 0 0 68 15 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 29 34 14 3 0 0 49 17 134

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 Heterosexual 7 15 39 27 12 0 0 39 22 729
2020 Bisexual 15 24 44 18 0 0 0 18 38 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 12 16 45 14 12 1 0 27 28 128
2019 Heterosexual 6 15 32 28 19 0 0 46 21 660
2019 Gay or lesbian 14 11 30 34 10 0 0 45 26 28
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 14 36 27 12 1 1 40 23 140
2018 Heterosexual 6 14 40 23 17 0 0 40 20 674
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 18 39 11 13 0 0 24 37 26
2018 Bisexual 37 16 24 11 12 0 0 23 53 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 14 0 59 13 14 0 0 27 14 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 14 39 25 11 1 1 36 25 133
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Compensation

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 Heterosexual 26 52 18 4 66 34 735
2020 Bisexual 21 52 17 10 71 29 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 25 52 20 3 67 33 129

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 46 54 194
2020 Prefer not to answer 26 74 33

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 Heterosexual 50 17 10 6 4 1 13 77 12 735
2020 Bisexual 56 18 14 0 6 0 6 78 7 29
2020 Prefer not to answer 41 17 9 8 5 4 14 72 17 129
2019 Heterosexual 48 16 13 8 8 1 7 69 17 651
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 15 11 4 0 0 7 83 5 27
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 14 16 8 9 2 11 62 20 138
2018 Heterosexual 49 16 11 8 7 1 8 71 17 678
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 19 20 7 6 4 11 60 16 26
2018 Bisexual 44 17 14 4 19 4 0 63 23 25
2018 Another sexual orientation 23 0 20 0 25 19 13 34 36 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 11 17 8 12 0 6 59 22 133

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 32 30 12 11 8 1 5 67 20 193
2020 Prefer not to answer 18 28 16 21 12 0 5 48 35 33

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Heterosexual 12 20 15 13 25 3 13 38 44 194
2020 Prefer not to answer 9 9 18 32 21 3 8 21 59 33
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