2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Veterans Affairs Canada by Question 23. Are you a supervisor?

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey (PSEAS) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category.

Survey Themes

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My Workplace

Question 1. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 40 45 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 279
2017 Non-supervisor 42 36 10 5 3 3 0 80 9 1091
2014 Supervisor 35 33 23 2 2 4 0 72 5 309
2014 Non-supervisor 36 34 17 4 2 6 1 75 7 1340

Question 2. 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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 39 44 8 7 3 0 0 82 9 279
2017 Non-supervisor 35 41 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 1090
2014 Supervisor 34 45 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 310
2014 Non-supervisor 37 37 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 1339
2011 Supervisor 37 43 12 4 3 0 0 80 8 568
2011 Non-supervisor 34 40 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 2445
2008 Supervisor 46 38 8 6 2 0 0 85 7 589
2008 Non-supervisor 36 42 11 7 3 1 0 78 10 2798

Question 3. 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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 34 42 10 11 3 0 0 76 14 280
2017 Non-supervisor 28 34 14 13 11 0 0 62 24 1089
2014 Supervisor 39 33 11 7 10 0 0 73 17 312
2014 Non-supervisor 22 32 17 14 14 0 0 55 28 1344

Question 4. I believe I would be supported if I proposed a new idea, even though it might not work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 26 46 11 12 4 0 0 73 16 279
2017 Non-supervisor 19 37 14 16 12 1 0 57 28 1084

Question 5. 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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 31 39 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 279
2017 Non-supervisor 39 31 10 11 9 0 0 70 19 1091
2014 Supervisor 39 27 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 312
2014 Non-supervisor 36 30 11 12 9 1 1 68 22 1342
2011 Supervisor 37 37 9 10 6 0 1 74 17 573
2011 Non-supervisor 38 34 12 8 7 1 1 73 15 2463

Question 6. 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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 30 42 12 12 4 0 0 72 16 277
2017 Non-supervisor 27 40 12 12 9 0 0 67 21 1089
2014 Supervisor 17 29 27 21 7 0 0 45 28 310
2014 Non-supervisor 22 31 17 15 15 0 0 53 30 1342
2011 Supervisor 28 39 15 10 6 0 0 68 17 570
2011 Non-supervisor 24 38 17 13 7 0 0 62 21 2452
2008 Supervisor 46 37 10 4 3 0 0 84 7 589
2008 Non-supervisor 35 40 12 9 4 1 0 76 12 2804

Question 7. 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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 42 42 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 279
2017 Non-supervisor 38 43 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 1090
2014 Supervisor 49 33 9 3 6 0 0 81 9 312
2014 Non-supervisor 39 36 11 10 4 0 0 76 14 1338
2011 Supervisor 46 41 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 574
2011 Non-supervisor 43 39 8 6 4 0 0 81 10 2467
2008 Supervisor 55 37 4 2 1 0 0 92 4 590
2008 Non-supervisor 47 38 8 5 2 0 0 86 7 2805
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Workplace Well-Being

Question 8. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 59 24 5 9 3 0 0 83 12 279
2017 Non-supervisor 51 25 8 5 9 0 0 77 15 1093

Question 9. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 60 25 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 279
2017 Non-supervisor 53 26 9 4 7 1 0 80 11 1090

Question 10. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 28 41 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 279
2017 Non-supervisor 27 30 13 14 15 0 0 58 29 1091

Question 11. 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
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 51 38 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 279
2017 Non-supervisor 42 33 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 1089

Question 12. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 3 10 42 32 13 0 0 13 45 275
2017 Non-supervisor 5 21 39 22 12 0 0 26 34 1072

Question 13. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 12 33 39 12 4 0 0 16 46 276
2017 Non-supervisor 13 22 40 18 6 0 0 25 35 1076
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Harassment

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

Question 14. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 9 91 278
2017 Non-supervisor 22 78 1087
2014 Supervisor 15 85 310
2014 Non-supervisor 18 82 1337

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 39 23
2017 Non-supervisor 52 237
2014 Supervisor 36 57
2014 Non-supervisor 58 247

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 34 23
2017 Non-supervisor 64 237
2014 Supervisor 42 57
2014 Non-supervisor 61 247

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 41 23
2017 Non-supervisor 3 237
2014 Supervisor 20 57

Question 15d. 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  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 0 23
2017 Non-supervisor 3 237
2014 Supervisor 0 57

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 4 237

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 0 23
2017 Non-supervisor 11 237
2014 Non-supervisor 11 247

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 3 237
2014 Non-supervisor 4 247
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others, or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 11 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, and pardoned conviction or suspended record.

Question 16. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 5 95 279
2017 Non-supervisor 11 89 1084
2014 Supervisor 4 96 308
2014 Non-supervisor 8 92 1339

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 33 116
2014 Non-supervisor 42 89

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 89 116
2014 Supervisor 87 16
2014 Non-supervisor 76 89

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 0 13

Question 17d. 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  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 0 13
2014 Supervisor 0 16
2014 Non-supervisor 0 89

Question 17e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 0 13
2014 Supervisor 0 16

Question 17f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 0 13
2017 Non-supervisor 7 116
2014 Supervisor 0 16
2014 Non-supervisor 10 89

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 6 116
2014 Supervisor 0 16