2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Canadian Human Rights Commission by Question 30. What is your gender?

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 Male 52 33 3 5 5 2 0 87 10 36
2017 Female 74 20 1 4 2 0 0 94 5 96
2014 Male 63 27 5 4 0 0 0 90 4 57
2014 Female 76 16 3 2 1 2 0 95 3 118

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 Male 73 12 0 9 2 2 0 88 12 36
2017 Female 68 27 2 1 2 0 0 96 3 96
2014 Male 67 20 10 4 0 0 0 87 4 57
2014 Female 70 24 3 1 2 1 0 95 3 118
2011 Male 60 35 0 4 2 0 0 95 5 52
2011 Female 67 26 4 2 0 1 0 94 2 114
2008 Male 61 24 11 0 4 0 0 85 4 54
2008 Female 56 37 1 5 2 0 0 92 7 104

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 Male 29 41 7 15 5 2 0 72 20 36
2017 Female 58 31 8 1 3 0 0 89 4 95
2014 Male 55 22 5 7 8 2 0 80 15 57
2014 Female 50 27 15 6 3 0 0 76 8 118

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 Male 29 36 21 10 2 2 0 66 12 36
2017 Female 46 37 12 1 2 2 0 85 3 96

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 Male 49 26 15 2 0 5 3 81 3 36
2017 Female 59 23 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 95
2014 Male 64 24 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 57
2014 Female 63 22 4 7 3 1 0 86 10 118
2011 Male 63 28 4 4 0 0 2 93 4 53
2011 Female 56 28 3 10 1 2 0 86 11 114

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 Male 37 46 2 5 7 2 0 85 12 36
2017 Female 50 39 5 3 4 0 0 89 6 96
2014 Male 50 32 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 57
2014 Female 67 22 4 6 0 1 0 89 6 118
2011 Male 62 24 8 4 2 0 0 86 5 52
2011 Female 59 26 8 5 1 1 0 86 6 115
2008 Male 46 39 6 4 4 2 0 87 8 54
2008 Female 42 39 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 105

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 Male 53 33 5 2 5 2 0 88 7 36
2017 Female 61 32 3 4 1 0 0 93 5 95
2014 Male 55 36 2 4 4 0 0 91 8 57
2014 Female 66 20 11 4 0 0 0 86 4 118
2011 Male 61 29 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 53
2011 Female 57 31 7 3 1 1 0 89 3 115
2008 Male 55 36 4 2 4 0 0 91 5 55
2008 Female 53 37 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 105
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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 Male 78 10 5 3 5 0 0 88 7 36
2017 Female 69 16 5 4 3 0 3 89 7 94

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 Male 70 21 7 0 2 0 0 90 2 36
2017 Female 68 19 6 3 2 0 3 90 5 94

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 Male 43 29 10 12 5 0 0 73 17 36
2017 Female 45 27 15 10 3 0 0 73 13 94

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 Male 46 34 5 3 7 5 0 84 11 36
2017 Female 43 36 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 94

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 Male 11 23 42 20 5 0 0 33 24 36
2017 Female 2 28 37 11 23 0 0 29 33 96

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 Male 5 18 39 21 18 0 0 39 22 36
2017 Female 17 20 31 25 7 1 0 32 37 96
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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 Female 17 83 94
2014 Male 13 87 57
2014 Female 19 81 117

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female 42 17
2014 Female 39 22

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female 53 17
2014 Female 69 22

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female 0 17

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 Female 0 17
2014 Female 0 22

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female 0 17

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Female 0 17
2014 Female 0 22
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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 Female 7 93 96
2014 Female 8 92 118