2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 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 47 40 6 4 2 1 0 88 7 139
2017 Non-supervisor 50 34 9 3 2 1 0 85 6 338
2014 Supervisor 55 30 10 3 0 2 0 87 3 141
2014 Non-supervisor 48 28 12 5 2 3 0 80 8 356

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 60 27 2 3 7 1 0 87 11 139
2017 Non-supervisor 57 31 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 336
2014 Supervisor 63 28 6 1 2 0 0 91 3 140
2014 Non-supervisor 57 29 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 357
2011 Supervisor 57 33 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 170
2011 Non-supervisor 52 34 9 3 1 0 0 86 5 434
2008 Supervisor 56 34 5 4 2 0 0 90 5 170
2008 Non-supervisor 48 38 6 4 3 1 0 86 7 452

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 52 35 3 4 5 0 0 87 10 138
2017 Non-supervisor 47 36 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 338
2014 Supervisor 49 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 9 141
2014 Non-supervisor 40 34 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 356

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 45 36 7 8 5 0 0 80 13 138
2017 Non-supervisor 31 46 10 7 4 1 0 78 12 337

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 62 21 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 138
2017 Non-supervisor 60 28 7 3 2 1 0 89 4 338
2014 Supervisor 50 31 8 8 2 1 0 82 10 141
2014 Non-supervisor 54 29 8 5 4 1 0 84 9 356
2011 Supervisor 43 39 10 7 1 0 0 82 8 170
2011 Non-supervisor 57 32 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 434

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 57 30 2 5 6 0 0 87 10 139
2017 Non-supervisor 53 35 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 337
2014 Supervisor 53 30 7 7 2 0 0 83 9 141
2014 Non-supervisor 49 30 11 8 2 0 0 79 10 357
2011 Supervisor 51 34 10 4 2 0 0 85 5 168
2011 Non-supervisor 51 32 10 5 2 0 0 83 8 433
2008 Supervisor 59 26 7 7 2 0 0 85 8 169
2008 Non-supervisor 50 33 6 7 3 0 0 83 11 451

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 61 26 7 1 4 0 0 88 6 139
2017 Non-supervisor 59 31 4 3 3 0 0 90 6 338
2014 Supervisor 58 26 10 7 1 0 0 83 7 141
2014 Non-supervisor 49 31 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 357
2011 Supervisor 61 29 5 2 2 0 0 90 5 171
2011 Non-supervisor 53 39 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 434
2008 Supervisor 62 32 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 170
2008 Non-supervisor 50 39 4 4 2 0 0 89 6 451
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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 71 17 6 2 4 0 0 88 6 138
2017 Non-supervisor 66 21 6 4 3 0 0 88 7 338

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 70 18 6 1 4 1 0 89 5 138
2017 Non-supervisor 71 18 6 3 3 1 0 89 5 338

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 51 29 5 8 7 0 0 79 15 138
2017 Non-supervisor 49 30 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 338

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 61 30 2 3 4 0 0 91 7 138
2017 Non-supervisor 52 35 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 338

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 18 45 26 7 1 0 21 33 137
2017 Non-supervisor 8 29 47 10 6 0 0 37 16 331

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 9 16 44 23 6 1 0 30 26 139
2017 Non-supervisor 4 14 41 29 12 0 0 41 18 334
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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 12 88 137
2017 Non-supervisor 12 88 333
2014 Supervisor 10 90 141
2014 Non-supervisor 15 85 355

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 44 16
2017 Non-supervisor 57 39
2014 Supervisor 52 14
2014 Non-supervisor 41 54

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 69 39
2014 Supervisor 85 14
2014 Non-supervisor 72 54

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 0 39

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 16
2017 Non-supervisor 0 39
2014 Supervisor 0 14
2014 Non-supervisor 0 54

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 0 16
2014 Supervisor 0 14
2014 Non-supervisor 0 54

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 12 39
2014 Supervisor 0 14

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Supervisor 0 16
2017 Non-supervisor 0 39
2014 Supervisor 0 14
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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 6 94 138
2017 Non-supervisor 7 93 334
2014 Non-supervisor 4 96 355

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 50 22
2014 Non-supervisor 35 14

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 59 22
2014 Non-supervisor 70 14

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-supervisor 0 22
2014 Non-supervisor 0 14

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 Non-supervisor 0 22
2014 Non-supervisor 0 14