2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for the Public Services and Procurement Canada by Question 78. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - PE

The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Question 5. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 38 47 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 194
2018 PE-01 32 42 16 11 0 0 0 74 11 19
2018 PE-03 37 50 6 5 2 0 0 87 6 62
2018 PE-04 42 44 8 2 5 0 0 86 6 64
2018 PE-05 38 42 8 13 0 0 0 79 13 24
2017 PE 35 50 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 189
2017 PE-02 24 55 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 16
2017 PE-03 29 54 5 9 3 0 0 83 12 65
2017 PE-04 37 49 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 63
2017 PE-05 44 52 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2014 PE 33 47 11 7 3 0 0 80 9 198
2014 PE-03 32 49 10 4 4 0 0 81 9 69
2014 PE-04 30 53 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 76
2014 PE-05 46 31 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 26
2011 PE 43 37 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 251
2011 PE-02 39 28 28 0 6 0 0 67 6 18
2011 PE-03 31 40 13 12 4 0 0 71 15 84
2011 PE-04 45 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 87
2011 PE-05 47 39 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 38
2011 PE-06 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2008 PE 47 36 8 7 3 0 0 83 10 189
2008 PE-02 30 57 4 4 4 0 0 87 9 23
2008 PE-03 44 37 11 7 2 0 0 81 9 57
2008 PE-04 59 29 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 58
2008 PE-05 36 36 12 12 4 0 0 72 16 25

Question 9. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 34 44 14 5 4 0 0 78 9 197
2018 PE-01 21 42 32 5 0 0 0 63 5 19
2018 PE-03 40 40 14 2 5 0 0 79 6 63
2018 PE-04 37 52 5 2 5 0 0 89 6 65
2018 PE-05 38 38 13 8 4 0 0 75 13 24
2017 PE 31 47 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 188
2017 PE-02 24 61 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 16
2017 PE-03 28 45 10 8 9 0 0 73 17 64
2017 PE-04 32 46 14 6 2 0 0 78 8 63
2017 PE-05 36 40 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 25

Question 10. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 48 40 10 2 1 0 0 88 3 197
2018 PE-01 26 42 26 5 0 0 0 68 5 19
2018 PE-03 51 38 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 63
2018 PE-04 51 45 3 0 2 0 0 95 2 65
2018 PE-05 58 25 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 24
2017 PE 49 44 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 188
2017 PE-02 24 76 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2017 PE-03 48 43 5 3 2 0 0 91 5 65
2017 PE-04 48 44 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 62
2017 PE-05 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2014 PE 59 35 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 198
2014 PE-03 54 39 4 1 1 0 0 93 3 69
2014 PE-04 62 33 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 76
2014 PE-05 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26
2011 PE 62 30 6 0 2 0 0 92 2 253
2011 PE-02 39 50 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2011 PE-03 56 34 7 0 2 0 0 91 2 85
2011 PE-04 66 30 3 0 1 0 0 95 1 88
2011 PE-05 63 24 11 0 3 0 0 87 3 38
2011 PE-06 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 14. 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
2018 PE 40 45 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 196
2018 PE-01 21 58 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19
2018 PE-03 43 43 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 63
2018 PE-04 48 41 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 64
2018 PE-05 46 29 17 4 4 0 0 75 8 24
2017 PE 38 49 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 189
2017 PE-02 30 55 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 16
2017 PE-03 37 46 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 65
2017 PE-04 38 54 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 63
2017 PE-05 44 44 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2014 PE 40 48 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 198
2014 PE-03 34 51 12 3 1 0 0 84 4 69
2014 PE-04 49 43 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 76
2014 PE-05 42 50 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 26
2011 PE 43 42 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 251
2011 PE-02 39 39 17 6 0 0 0 78 6 18
2011 PE-03 37 45 11 6 1 0 0 82 7 84
2011 PE-04 42 44 10 1 2 0 0 86 3 88
2011 PE-05 45 39 11 3 3 0 0 84 5 38
2011 PE-06 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2008 PE 51 33 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 189
2008 PE-02 39 39 13 4 4 0 0 78 9 23
2008 PE-03 46 40 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 57
2008 PE-04 66 22 10 0 2 0 0 88 2 58
2008 PE-05 44 36 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 25

Question 43. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 36 45 12 6 2 0 0 81 7 196
2018 PE-01 37 42 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 19
2018 PE-03 38 41 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 63
2018 PE-04 38 45 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 65
2018 PE-05 39 39 17 4 0 0 0 78 4 23
2017 PE 31 45 16 4 2 1 0 77 6 188
2017 PE-02 18 43 18 6 6 8 0 67 13 16
2017 PE-03 32 48 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 65
2017 PE-04 27 47 19 2 3 2 0 75 5 62
2017 PE-05 32 48 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 25
2014 PE 27 50 12 8 2 1 0 78 10 198
2014 PE-03 28 55 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 69
2014 PE-04 30 51 9 8 1 0 0 82 9 76
2014 PE-05 23 38 27 8 0 4 0 64 8 26
2011 PE 33 39 17 8 2 1 0 73 10 251
2011 PE-02 11 56 22 0 0 6 6 75 0 18
2011 PE-03 29 34 24 9 4 0 0 64 13 85
2011 PE-04 37 38 13 8 2 1 0 76 11 86
2011 PE-05 37 34 21 8 0 0 0 71 8 38
2011 PE-06 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 44. 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
2018 PE 34 49 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 194
2018 PE-01 41 41 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2018 PE-03 37 46 8 8 2 0 0 83 10 63
2018 PE-04 36 48 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 64
2018 PE-05 33 50 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 24
2017 PE 27 54 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 189
2017 PE-02 24 49 6 14 6 0 0 74 20 16
2017 PE-03 25 57 14 3 2 0 0 81 5 65
2017 PE-04 25 56 10 6 3 0 0 81 10 63
2017 PE-05 20 56 20 4 0 0 0 76 4 25
2014 PE 30 48 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 198
2014 PE-03 31 52 12 3 3 0 0 83 6 69
2014 PE-04 30 51 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 76
2014 PE-05 27 38 31 4 0 0 0 65 4 26
2011 PE 31 44 13 8 2 0 0 76 11 252
2011 PE-02 11 61 22 0 0 0 6 76 0 18
2011 PE-03 27 40 20 11 2 0 0 67 13 85
2011 PE-04 36 45 8 7 3 1 0 81 10 87
2011 PE-05 37 34 16 13 0 0 0 71 13 38
2011 PE-06 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2008 PE 31 46 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 188
2008 PE-02 26 57 4 13 0 0 0 83 13 23
2008 PE-03 23 47 11 11 9 0 0 70 19 57
2008 PE-04 40 45 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 58
2008 PE-05 24 44 12 16 4 0 0 68 20 25

Question 45. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 31 37 21 6 4 1 1 70 9 197
2018 PE-01 37 21 32 5 0 5 0 61 6 19
2018 PE-03 24 46 16 6 5 2 2 72 11 63
2018 PE-04 37 37 18 3 5 0 0 74 8 65
2018 PE-05 38 38 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 24
2017 PE 32 34 20 6 4 4 1 68 11 189
2017 PE-02 25 30 30 0 6 8 0 61 7 16
2017 PE-03 25 40 17 9 5 3 2 67 15 65
2017 PE-04 35 29 17 10 5 5 0 67 15 63
2017 PE-05 36 32 24 0 4 4 0 71 4 25
2014 PE 30 37 13 9 7 4 1 70 16 198
2014 PE-03 26 40 16 9 4 3 1 70 14 69
2014 PE-04 33 38 9 9 5 4 1 75 15 76
2014 PE-05 27 23 23 4 12 12 0 56 17 26
2011 PE 31 29 17 10 6 4 2 65 17 251
2011 PE-02 28 33 11 17 6 0 6 65 24 18
2011 PE-03 27 27 21 8 7 8 1 60 17 85
2011 PE-04 34 31 15 10 5 2 3 69 16 88
2011 PE-05 30 30 19 14 5 3 0 61 19 37
2011 PE-06 43 36 14 0 0 0 7 85 0 14
2008 PE 33 28 15 12 6 5 1 65 20 188
2008 PE-02 26 30 22 13 4 4 0 59 18 23
2008 PE-03 33 28 11 12 9 7 0 66 23 57
2008 PE-04 38 38 7 10 5 2 0 77 16 58
2008 PE-05 24 24 28 12 8 4 0 50 21 25
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

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
2018 PE 47 32 12 5 4 0 1 79 8 196
2018 PE-01 37 26 37 0 0 0 0 63 0 19
2018 PE-03 46 38 5 6 3 0 2 85 10 63
2018 PE-04 63 30 2 3 3 0 0 92 6 64
2018 PE-05 42 21 29 4 4 0 0 63 8 24
2017 PE 47 35 7 4 4 2 1 85 8 188
2017 PE-02 55 24 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 16
2017 PE-03 49 33 6 3 6 2 2 84 9 65
2017 PE-04 46 41 2 5 2 5 0 92 7 63
2017 PE-05 45 29 17 4 4 0 0 75 8 24
2014 PE 48 34 8 5 3 3 0 84 7 198
2014 PE-03 51 32 10 4 1 1 0 84 6 69
2014 PE-04 53 32 4 5 3 4 0 88 8 76
2014 PE-05 35 50 12 0 0 4 0 88 0 26
2011 PE 47 30 12 8 2 1 0 78 10 253
2011 PE-02 33 28 17 11 6 6 0 65 18 18
2011 PE-03 42 29 14 11 1 1 1 73 12 85
2011 PE-04 53 27 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 88
2011 PE-05 47 32 11 8 0 3 0 81 8 38
2011 PE-06 60 33 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2008 PE 47 27 5 10 8 4 0 76 18 188
2008 PE-02 48 26 9 9 4 4 0 77 14 23
2008 PE-03 49 25 7 5 9 5 0 78 15 57
2008 PE-04 50 26 2 10 9 3 0 79 20 58
2008 PE-05 40 28 8 12 8 4 0 71 21 25

Question 24. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 45 38 8 4 4 0 1 84 8 192
2018 PE-01 44 50 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2018 PE-03 48 37 3 3 5 0 3 88 8 62
2018 PE-04 57 30 5 3 5 0 0 87 8 63
2018 PE-05 33 38 21 4 4 0 0 71 8 24
2017 PE 49 37 6 7 2 0 0 86 9 188
2017 PE-02 55 24 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 16
2017 PE-03 47 38 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 64
2017 PE-04 51 38 5 5 2 0 0 89 6 63
2017 PE-05 44 36 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 25
2014 PE 50 32 8 7 4 0 0 82 10 198
2014 PE-03 52 36 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 69
2014 PE-04 53 29 11 5 3 0 0 82 8 76
2014 PE-05 42 39 12 4 4 0 0 81 8 26
2011 PE 45 32 10 9 4 0 0 78 12 251
2011 PE-02 44 28 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18
2011 PE-03 40 31 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 84
2011 PE-04 48 33 8 6 5 0 1 82 10 88
2011 PE-05 53 26 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 38
2011 PE-06 53 40 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2008 PE 43 31 5 16 4 1 0 74 20 188
2008 PE-02 43 30 9 17 0 0 0 74 17 23
2008 PE-03 42 26 4 23 4 2 0 70 27 57
2008 PE-04 45 31 5 12 7 0 0 76 19 58
2008 PE-05 40 40 4 8 8 0 0 80 16 25

Question 26. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 49 29 10 6 5 0 1 79 11 196
2018 PE-01 37 47 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 19
2018 PE-03 49 29 11 2 8 0 2 79 10 63
2018 PE-04 66 22 5 5 3 0 0 88 8 64
2018 PE-05 46 29 4 17 4 0 0 75 21 24
2017 PE 58 25 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 189
2017 PE-02 55 32 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2017 PE-03 57 20 6 12 5 0 0 77 17 65
2017 PE-04 62 27 8 2 2 0 0 89 3 63
2017 PE-05 52 20 20 8 0 0 0 72 8 25
2014 PE 52 29 10 4 5 0 0 81 9 198
2014 PE-03 54 29 12 3 3 0 0 83 6 69
2014 PE-04 55 24 12 7 3 0 0 79 9 76
2014 PE-05 46 39 12 0 4 0 0 85 4 26

Senior management

Question 29. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 15 38 23 12 6 6 0 56 19 196
2018 PE-01 11 56 22 6 0 6 0 71 6 18
2018 PE-03 14 38 22 8 6 11 0 59 16 63
2018 PE-04 12 40 23 12 8 5 0 55 21 65
2018 PE-05 13 38 33 13 4 0 0 50 17 24
2017 PE 11 42 23 12 6 6 0 56 19 189
2017 PE-02 6 37 32 6 6 12 0 49 14 16
2017 PE-03 15 40 19 12 5 9 0 61 19 65
2017 PE-04 8 41 27 13 5 6 0 53 19 63
2017 PE-05 8 44 28 12 8 0 0 52 20 25
2014 PE 16 48 15 12 3 5 0 68 16 198
2014 PE-03 18 48 16 9 3 7 0 70 12 69
2014 PE-04 20 50 13 12 1 4 0 73 14 76
2014 PE-05 8 58 19 15 0 0 0 65 15 26
2011 PE 21 43 17 9 4 7 0 69 14 253
2011 PE-02 22 44 17 0 0 17 0 80 0 18
2011 PE-03 19 38 13 14 9 7 0 61 25 85
2011 PE-04 20 42 22 10 0 6 0 66 11 88
2011 PE-05 16 53 16 5 3 8 0 74 9 38
2011 PE-06 47 47 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

Question 30. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 15 32 26 16 8 3 0 48 25 195
2018 PE-01 11 39 39 6 6 0 0 50 11 18
2018 PE-03 19 29 27 13 8 5 0 50 22 63
2018 PE-04 14 30 25 20 8 3 0 45 29 64
2018 PE-05 13 33 33 17 4 0 0 46 21 24
2017 PE 8 41 30 13 7 1 0 49 21 189
2017 PE-02 0 43 32 18 6 0 0 43 24 16
2017 PE-03 12 40 29 11 6 2 0 53 17 65
2017 PE-04 3 44 33 11 8 0 0 48 19 63
2017 PE-05 8 32 36 16 8 0 0 40 24 25
2014 PE 17 44 19 13 4 4 0 63 17 198
2014 PE-03 16 49 14 16 0 4 0 68 17 69
2014 PE-04 18 50 17 8 5 1 0 69 13 76
2014 PE-05 12 27 31 23 0 8 0 42 25 26
2011 PE 23 44 15 9 4 4 0 71 13 253
2011 PE-02 6 56 28 0 0 11 0 69 0 18
2011 PE-03 16 38 21 13 8 2 1 56 22 85
2011 PE-04 26 49 10 7 2 6 0 80 10 88
2011 PE-05 26 45 16 11 0 3 0 73 11 38
2011 PE-06 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2008 PE 19 47 16 11 3 3 1 69 14 188
2008 PE-02 17 48 17 4 4 9 0 71 10 23
2008 PE-03 14 40 23 12 5 4 2 57 19 57
2008 PE-04 22 50 14 10 0 3 0 75 11 58
2008 PE-05 20 48 16 12 4 0 0 68 16 25

Question 31. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 8 30 26 22 9 4 0 40 32 194
2018 PE-01 11 39 22 11 11 6 0 53 24 18
2018 PE-03 10 29 29 21 6 5 0 41 29 62
2018 PE-04 6 28 28 23 9 5 0 36 34 64
2018 PE-05 8 33 25 25 8 0 0 42 33 24
2017 PE 6 32 29 18 10 5 0 40 30 188
2017 PE-02 0 25 32 12 18 12 0 29 34 16
2017 PE-03 6 34 31 16 8 5 0 42 25 64
2017 PE-04 5 35 27 21 11 2 0 40 32 63
2017 PE-05 8 28 40 24 0 0 0 36 24 25
2014 PE 13 38 25 17 3 5 0 53 21 198
2014 PE-03 10 43 20 19 1 6 0 57 21 69
2014 PE-04 20 39 21 13 4 3 0 61 18 76
2014 PE-05 8 23 38 27 0 4 0 32 28 26
2011 PE 14 48 21 10 3 4 0 65 14 252
2011 PE-02 6 44 39 6 0 6 0 53 6 18
2011 PE-03 13 39 19 15 6 6 1 56 23 84
2011 PE-04 14 53 18 9 1 5 0 70 11 88
2011 PE-05 16 47 26 11 0 0 0 63 11 38
2011 PE-06 33 53 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2008 PE 7 46 22 10 5 10 0 59 16 188
2008 PE-02 4 43 26 9 4 13 0 55 15 23
2008 PE-03 4 44 19 12 5 16 0 56 21 57
2008 PE-04 10 48 26 5 2 9 0 64 8 58
2008 PE-05 12 48 24 8 4 4 0 63 13 25

Question 32. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 9 31 26 23 9 2 0 40 33 193
2018 PE-01 11 50 17 11 11 0 0 61 22 18
2018 PE-03 7 34 30 20 7 3 0 42 27 61
2018 PE-04 11 25 28 23 11 2 0 37 35 64
2018 PE-05 8 21 38 21 13 0 0 29 33 24
2017 PE 8 39 22 20 9 2 0 48 29 188
2017 PE-02 6 6 39 37 6 6 0 13 46 16
2017 PE-03 11 40 26 14 8 2 0 51 22 65
2017 PE-04 8 43 24 17 6 2 0 52 24 63
2017 PE-05 4 46 8 29 8 4 0 53 39 24
2014 PE 13 46 19 13 6 4 0 61 19 198
2014 PE-03 12 49 19 14 3 3 0 63 18 69
2014 PE-04 14 45 21 9 5 5 0 63 15 76
2014 PE-05 12 39 23 19 8 0 0 50 27 26
2011 PE 17 47 13 16 5 2 0 65 21 253
2011 PE-02 17 61 0 17 0 6 0 82 18 18
2011 PE-03 9 39 19 22 8 2 0 49 31 85
2011 PE-04 18 53 9 14 3 2 0 73 17 88
2011 PE-05 16 47 18 16 3 0 0 63 18 38
2011 PE-06 47 47 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2008 PE 17 40 17 14 6 5 1 61 21 188
2008 PE-02 13 30 22 9 9 17 0 53 21 23
2008 PE-03 12 42 14 19 9 4 0 56 29 57
2008 PE-04 21 45 14 14 3 3 0 68 18 58
2008 PE-05 20 44 24 4 8 0 0 64 12 25
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 6. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 32 39 10 9 9 0 1 71 18 197
2018 PE-01 26 53 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 19
2018 PE-03 30 44 8 6 10 0 2 76 16 63
2018 PE-04 43 29 9 9 9 0 0 72 18 65
2018 PE-05 25 42 13 17 4 0 0 67 21 24
2017 PE 29 44 14 10 4 0 0 72 14 189
2017 PE-02 24 58 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 16
2017 PE-03 28 43 11 11 8 0 0 71 18 65
2017 PE-04 27 41 19 10 3 0 0 68 13 63
2017 PE-05 32 40 16 12 0 0 0 72 12 25
2014 PE 28 41 15 12 4 1 0 69 16 198
2014 PE-03 27 44 12 14 3 0 0 71 17 69
2014 PE-04 30 33 21 12 3 1 0 64 15 76
2014 PE-05 27 42 19 8 4 0 0 69 12 26
2011 PE 30 39 15 11 5 0 0 69 16 253
2011 PE-02 22 33 33 11 0 0 0 56 11 18
2011 PE-03 20 41 19 12 8 0 0 61 20 85
2011 PE-04 35 36 14 13 2 0 0 72 15 88
2011 PE-05 29 42 11 11 8 0 0 71 18 38
2011 PE-06 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 7. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 32 42 12 7 8 0 0 73 14 196
2018 PE-01 11 63 5 16 5 0 0 74 21 19
2018 PE-03 40 37 11 3 8 0 0 77 11 62
2018 PE-04 35 45 8 5 8 0 0 80 12 65
2018 PE-05 25 42 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 24
2017 PE 27 48 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 189
2017 PE-02 36 31 26 6 0 0 0 68 6 16
2017 PE-03 32 43 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 65
2017 PE-04 24 59 5 8 5 0 0 83 13 63
2017 PE-05 20 48 16 16 0 0 0 68 16 25

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

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
2018 PE 13 24 22 11 8 18 4 48 24 197
2018 PE-01 5 32 21 5 0 32 5 58 8 19
2018 PE-03 13 19 27 16 6 17 2 39 27 63
2018 PE-04 15 20 18 11 6 23 6 50 24 65
2018 PE-05 21 42 21 4 8 4 0 65 13 24
2017 PE 17 26 17 12 8 13 6 53 25 189
2017 PE-02 7 24 6 39 12 12 0 36 58 16
2017 PE-03 17 27 26 6 9 11 3 52 18 65
2017 PE-04 17 25 11 13 6 17 10 59 26 63
2017 PE-05 20 28 20 8 12 4 8 55 23 25
2014 PE 15 25 18 15 13 11 4 46 33 198
2014 PE-03 9 29 19 17 13 12 1 43 35 69
2014 PE-04 20 18 18 13 13 9 8 46 32 76
2014 PE-05 19 38 15 8 12 8 0 63 21 26

Question 22. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 40 35 11 7 5 0 2 76 13 195
2018 PE-01 53 21 16 11 0 0 0 74 11 19
2018 PE-03 41 40 8 5 5 0 2 82 10 63
2018 PE-04 46 35 10 6 2 0 2 82 8 63
2018 PE-05 38 29 13 13 8 0 0 67 21 24
2017 PE 41 38 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 189
2017 PE-02 36 52 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2017 PE-03 49 32 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 65
2017 PE-04 33 41 10 11 5 0 0 75 16 63
2017 PE-05 36 32 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 25
2014 PE 42 40 7 6 4 1 1 83 10 198
2014 PE-03 45 42 9 1 3 0 0 87 4 69
2014 PE-04 43 41 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 76
2014 PE-05 31 42 12 12 0 0 4 76 12 26
2011 PE 43 35 9 9 2 0 0 79 12 253
2011 PE-02 33 50 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2011 PE-03 36 38 9 13 4 0 0 74 16 85
2011 PE-04 49 30 9 8 3 0 1 79 11 88
2011 PE-05 39 39 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 38
2011 PE-06 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2008 PE 38 35 9 13 5 1 1 73 18 188
2008 PE-02 35 39 9 13 4 0 0 74 17 23
2008 PE-03 42 23 14 14 5 0 2 66 20 57
2008 PE-04 38 41 5 10 5 0 0 79 16 58
2008 PE-05 28 40 8 16 8 0 0 68 24 25

Question 28. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

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
2018 PE 26 40 11 6 6 0 11 74 14 47
2018 PE-04 9 64 9 0 0 0 18 89 0 11
2018 PE-05 38 33 10 5 5 0 10 79 11 21
2017 PE 30 45 9 2 4 2 9 84 6 55
2017 PE-03 41 39 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2017 PE-04 27 53 7 0 0 7 7 92 0 15
2017 PE-05 22 43 9 4 4 0 17 79 10 23
2014 PE 39 27 10 10 3 5 6 75 14 62
2014 PE-03 64 18 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11
2014 PE-04 42 26 11 5 0 5 11 81 6 19
2014 PE-05 35 22 9 22 0 9 4 65 25 23

Job fit and development

Question 1. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 43 42 6 7 2 0 1 85 9 197
2018 PE-01 37 47 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 19
2018 PE-03 38 48 3 8 3 0 0 86 11 63
2018 PE-04 57 28 6 5 2 0 3 87 6 65
2018 PE-05 38 38 13 8 4 0 0 75 13 24
2017 PE 40 43 11 4 2 0 1 83 6 189
2017 PE-02 42 49 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 16
2017 PE-03 40 40 11 8 2 0 0 80 9 65
2017 PE-04 32 49 14 2 2 0 2 82 3 63
2017 PE-05 52 40 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2014 PE 42 43 6 7 3 0 0 85 10 198
2014 PE-03 36 49 9 4 1 0 0 86 6 69
2014 PE-04 46 37 3 12 3 0 0 83 14 76
2014 PE-05 50 42 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 26
2011 PE 44 38 7 7 2 0 2 84 9 252
2011 PE-02 33 33 0 28 6 0 0 67 33 18
2011 PE-03 34 47 9 8 1 0 0 81 9 85
2011 PE-04 46 38 7 3 1 0 5 88 5 87
2011 PE-05 66 24 5 3 0 0 3 92 3 38
2011 PE-06 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2008 PE 46 37 8 6 3 0 1 83 9 188
2008 PE-02 39 43 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 23
2008 PE-03 53 32 2 9 5 0 0 84 14 57
2008 PE-04 50 36 7 3 2 0 2 88 5 58
2008 PE-05 36 44 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 25

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.

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
2018 PE 50 37 8 5 1 0 0 87 5 196
2018 PE-01 42 37 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 19
2018 PE-03 44 40 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 63
2018 PE-04 58 33 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 64
2018 PE-05 46 42 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 24
2017 PE 50 40 7 3 1 0 0 90 3 186
2017 PE-02 42 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 16
2017 PE-03 43 42 8 6 2 0 0 85 8 65
2017 PE-04 57 38 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 61
2017 PE-05 63 33 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2014 PE 48 40 5 4 2 0 1 89 6 198
2014 PE-03 48 40 4 4 1 0 1 90 6 69
2014 PE-04 50 41 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 76
2014 PE-05 42 42 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 26
2011 PE 53 34 8 5 1 0 0 87 6 252
2011 PE-02 39 44 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18
2011 PE-03 50 36 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 84
2011 PE-04 56 33 6 5 1 0 0 89 6 88
2011 PE-05 53 26 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 38
2011 PE-06 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2008 PE 52 29 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 190
2008 PE-02 35 30 17 13 4 0 0 65 17 23
2008 PE-03 53 30 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 57
2008 PE-04 63 27 7 2 2 0 0 90 3 59
2008 PE-05 48 20 12 8 12 0 0 68 20 25

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.

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
2018 PE 58 33 6 3 1 0 0 91 4 195
2018 PE-01 47 42 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2018 PE-03 52 37 5 5 2 0 0 89 6 63
2018 PE-04 65 29 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 65
2018 PE-05 58 33 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 24
2017 PE 54 39 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 187
2017 PE-02 42 49 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 16
2017 PE-03 40 53 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 65
2017 PE-04 65 31 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 62
2017 PE-05 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2014 PE 52 43 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 197
2014 PE-03 48 46 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 69
2014 PE-04 58 36 1 5 0 0 0 93 5 76
2014 PE-05 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26
2011 PE 57 34 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 253
2011 PE-02 50 33 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2011 PE-03 55 38 2 4 1 0 0 93 5 85
2011 PE-04 58 34 2 5 1 0 0 92 6 88
2011 PE-05 66 29 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 38
2011 PE-06 53 40 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2008 PE 58 35 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 188
2008 PE-02 43 43 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23
2008 PE-03 56 33 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 57
2008 PE-04 67 28 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 58
2008 PE-05 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25

Question 37. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 24 49 13 8 6 1 0 74 13 195
2018 PE-01 21 58 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 19
2018 PE-03 19 51 14 10 5 2 0 71 15 63
2018 PE-04 33 48 5 8 5 2 0 83 13 64
2018 PE-05 21 42 21 8 8 0 0 63 17 24
2017 PE 26 44 20 6 4 1 0 70 10 189
2017 PE-02 12 49 24 0 0 14 0 72 0 16
2017 PE-03 21 45 19 6 9 0 0 66 15 65
2017 PE-04 30 40 21 8 2 0 0 70 10 63
2017 PE-05 32 40 20 8 0 0 0 72 8 25
2014 PE 23 48 12 10 5 2 0 73 15 197
2014 PE-03 21 51 13 10 3 3 0 73 13 69
2014 PE-04 28 45 13 11 4 0 0 72 14 76
2014 PE-05 28 56 4 8 0 4 0 88 8 25
2011 PE 31 41 14 7 6 1 1 73 13 251
2011 PE-02 22 39 17 11 11 0 0 61 22 18
2011 PE-03 25 41 16 8 8 1 0 67 17 85
2011 PE-04 33 42 13 5 5 1 2 77 10 86
2011 PE-05 45 37 11 5 3 0 0 82 8 38
2011 PE-06 40 40 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2008 PE 31 41 16 4 7 0 1 73 11 188
2008 PE-02 30 39 22 0 9 0 0 70 9 23
2008 PE-03 32 35 18 9 7 0 0 67 16 57
2008 PE-04 33 50 9 3 5 0 0 83 9 58
2008 PE-05 24 48 24 0 4 0 0 72 4 25

Question 38. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 24 40 13 11 8 2 3 67 20 195
2018 PE-01 37 37 5 16 5 0 0 74 21 19
2018 PE-03 13 40 21 10 10 3 3 57 21 62
2018 PE-04 34 34 11 6 9 2 3 72 16 64
2018 PE-05 17 42 13 21 4 0 4 61 26 24
2017 PE 24 36 18 12 8 1 1 61 21 188
2017 PE-02 24 37 26 6 6 0 0 61 12 16
2017 PE-03 14 43 18 12 11 0 2 58 23 65
2017 PE-04 21 39 16 13 10 2 0 61 23 62
2017 PE-05 28 24 20 16 4 4 4 57 22 25
2014 PE 15 37 12 17 15 1 3 54 34 198
2014 PE-03 13 40 13 16 14 1 1 55 32 69
2014 PE-04 17 34 11 22 11 1 4 54 35 76
2014 PE-05 19 35 15 19 12 0 0 54 31 26
2011 PE 25 38 11 11 9 0 4 66 22 253
2011 PE-02 28 33 22 6 6 6 0 65 12 18
2011 PE-03 14 40 16 14 12 0 4 56 27 85
2011 PE-04 24 35 9 16 8 0 8 64 26 88
2011 PE-05 42 42 5 3 8 0 0 84 11 38
2011 PE-06 47 40 0 0 7 0 7 93 7 15
2008 PE 27 39 11 12 7 1 3 68 20 188
2008 PE-02 39 43 4 13 0 0 0 83 13 23
2008 PE-03 32 35 12 11 9 2 0 68 20 57
2008 PE-04 14 48 14 5 10 2 7 68 17 58
2008 PE-05 24 32 20 24 0 0 0 56 24 25

Empowerment

Question 11. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 34 40 15 6 5 0 0 74 10 196
2018 PE-01 16 32 53 0 0 0 0 47 0 19
2018 PE-03 35 42 13 3 6 0 0 77 10 62
2018 PE-04 43 38 8 6 5 0 0 82 11 65
2018 PE-05 33 46 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 24
2017 PE 33 46 10 9 2 1 0 79 11 189
2017 PE-02 24 37 12 26 0 0 0 61 26 16
2017 PE-03 33 47 11 5 5 0 0 80 9 65
2017 PE-04 24 52 11 11 2 0 0 76 13 63
2017 PE-05 56 40 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2014 PE 24 50 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 198
2014 PE-03 20 51 16 12 1 0 0 71 13 69
2014 PE-04 29 45 12 12 3 0 0 74 14 76
2014 PE-05 27 62 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 26
2011 PE 40 41 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 253
2011 PE-02 22 50 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 18
2011 PE-03 28 42 18 7 5 0 0 71 12 85
2011 PE-04 45 44 6 5 0 0 0 90 5 88
2011 PE-05 47 39 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 38
2011 PE-06 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 12. 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
2018 PE 42 39 12 3 5 0 0 81 8 196
2018 PE-01 26 53 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 19
2018 PE-03 44 35 15 2 5 0 0 79 6 62
2018 PE-04 46 35 9 5 5 0 0 82 9 65
2018 PE-05 46 38 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 24
2017 PE 36 42 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 189
2017 PE-02 18 55 12 14 0 0 0 74 14 16
2017 PE-03 37 43 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 65
2017 PE-04 33 41 11 10 5 0 0 75 14 63
2017 PE-05 48 40 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2014 PE 30 48 10 9 4 0 0 78 12 198
2014 PE-03 25 55 9 9 3 0 0 80 12 69
2014 PE-04 39 43 8 8 1 0 0 83 9 76
2014 PE-05 31 46 19 0 4 0 0 77 4 26

Question 13. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 40 37 11 8 5 0 0 77 12 196
2018 PE-01 44 33 17 6 0 0 0 78 6 18
2018 PE-03 35 43 13 5 5 0 0 78 10 63
2018 PE-04 48 35 8 5 5 0 0 83 9 65
2018 PE-05 46 29 13 8 4 0 0 75 13 24
2017 PE 37 44 11 4 3 1 0 81 8 186
2017 PE-02 24 49 12 14 0 0 0 74 14 16
2017 PE-03 34 48 8 3 6 2 0 83 9 65
2017 PE-04 34 43 15 7 2 0 0 77 8 61
2017 PE-05 50 41 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2014 PE 34 45 12 7 3 0 0 79 10 198
2014 PE-03 25 52 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 69
2014 PE-04 41 39 11 8 1 0 0 80 9 76
2014 PE-05 38 42 12 8 0 0 0 81 8 26
2011 PE 42 38 11 6 4 0 0 80 9 253
2011 PE-02 44 28 11 6 11 0 0 72 17 18
2011 PE-03 33 42 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 85
2011 PE-04 50 36 10 3 0 0 0 86 3 88
2011 PE-05 39 42 13 3 3 0 0 82 5 38
2011 PE-06 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

Question 39. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 25 49 17 5 4 1 0 74 9 197
2018 PE-01 16 42 32 5 5 0 0 58 11 19
2018 PE-03 22 51 21 2 3 2 0 74 5 63
2018 PE-04 31 40 15 8 5 2 0 72 13 65
2018 PE-05 29 58 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 24
2017 PE 15 58 17 6 2 2 0 74 8 189
2017 PE-02 6 61 20 12 0 0 0 68 12 16
2017 PE-03 9 66 19 5 2 0 0 75 6 65
2017 PE-04 19 51 14 10 3 3 0 72 13 63
2017 PE-05 20 72 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25

Work-life balance and workload

Question 4. 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
2018 PE 63 30 4 2 2 0 0 93 4 196
2018 PE-01 47 47 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2018 PE-03 61 31 3 2 3 0 0 92 5 62
2018 PE-04 75 23 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 65
2018 PE-05 58 29 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 24
2017 PE 61 30 5 4 1 0 0 91 4 187
2017 PE-02 48 40 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2017 PE-03 56 32 6 5 2 0 0 88 6 65
2017 PE-04 68 29 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 62
2017 PE-05 63 25 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 24
2014 PE 48 33 9 8 1 0 1 82 9 198
2014 PE-03 51 30 7 9 1 0 1 82 10 69
2014 PE-04 50 36 5 8 1 0 0 86 9 76
2014 PE-05 35 35 23 4 0 0 4 72 4 26
2011 PE 49 34 9 6 2 0 1 84 7 252
2011 PE-02 56 22 17 0 6 0 0 78 6 18
2011 PE-03 43 32 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 84
2011 PE-04 59 34 2 3 0 0 1 94 3 88
2011 PE-05 42 42 8 5 0 0 3 86 5 38
2011 PE-06 40 40 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15

Question 15. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 28 34 20 13 5 0 1 62 18 196
2018 PE-01 16 47 26 11 0 0 0 63 11 19
2018 PE-03 21 41 21 10 6 0 2 63 16 63
2018 PE-04 36 36 13 13 3 0 0 72 16 64
2018 PE-05 25 17 38 13 8 0 0 42 21 24
2017 PE 24 44 19 9 3 0 0 69 12 189
2017 PE-02 36 52 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16
2017 PE-03 22 37 26 12 3 0 0 59 15 65
2017 PE-04 29 44 19 5 3 0 0 73 8 63
2017 PE-05 12 56 4 24 4 0 0 68 28 25
2014 PE 34 33 16 10 7 0 1 67 17 198
2014 PE-03 22 46 16 12 4 0 0 68 16 69
2014 PE-04 46 21 20 9 4 0 0 67 13 76
2014 PE-05 31 31 12 8 19 0 0 61 27 26
2011 PE 26 33 21 14 6 0 0 59 20 253
2011 PE-02 28 39 22 6 6 0 0 67 11 18
2011 PE-03 24 29 21 19 7 0 0 53 26 85
2011 PE-04 33 32 20 11 2 0 1 66 14 88
2011 PE-05 21 32 16 16 16 0 0 53 32 38
2011 PE-06 13 40 33 13 0 0 0 53 13 15
2008 PE 18 32 25 14 10 0 1 51 24 189
2008 PE-02 26 30 26 17 0 0 0 57 17 23
2008 PE-03 11 26 39 16 9 0 0 37 25 57
2008 PE-04 26 40 19 12 3 0 0 66 16 58
2008 PE-05 16 24 28 12 16 0 4 42 29 25

Mobility and retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 32 33 35 196
2018 PE-01 37 37 26 19
2018 PE-03 29 27 44 63
2018 PE-04 31 39 30 64
2018 PE-05 46 21 33 24
2017 PE 33 38 29 189
2017 PE-02 30 40 30 16
2017 PE-03 37 34 30 65
2017 PE-04 25 49 25 63
2017 PE-05 40 28 32 25
2014 PE 38 36 26 198
2014 PE-03 29 33 38 69
2014 PE-04 39 42 18 76
2014 PE-05 54 15 31 26
2011 PE 44 30 26 253
2011 PE-02 44 33 22 18
2011 PE-03 42 26 32 85
2011 PE-04 42 32 26 88
2011 PE-05 55 29 16 38
2011 PE-06 33 47 20 15

Question 47. 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
2018 PE 8 35 40 5 3 10 63
2018 PE-03 0 44 33 6 11 6 18
2018 PE-04 10 15 50 10 0 15 20
2018 PE-05 27 36 18 0 0 18 11
2017 PE 17 31 35 6 6 5 63
2017 PE-03 12 21 41 8 13 4 24
2017 PE-04 19 19 56 6 0 0 16
2017 PE-05 29 40 20 0 0 10 10
2014 PE 13 31 43 5 9999 8 75
2014 PE-03 10 25 51 5 9999 10 20
2014 PE-04 17 33 43 7 9999 0 30
2014 PE-05 14 36 43 0 9999 7 14
2011 PE 11 26 42 6 9999 15 112
2011 PE-03 6 17 44 8 9999 25 36
2011 PE-04 11 27 43 5 9999 14 37
2011 PE-05 14 29 38 5 9999 14 21
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Organizational goals

Question 8. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 41 46 7 3 2 0 1 88 5 196
2018 PE-01 47 42 0 5 5 0 0 89 11 19
2018 PE-03 38 52 8 0 2 0 0 90 2 63
2018 PE-04 52 38 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 64
2018 PE-05 38 42 8 4 4 0 4 83 9 24
2017 PE 37 45 12 4 2 1 0 82 5 189
2017 PE-02 30 55 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 16
2017 PE-03 43 37 11 5 3 2 0 81 8 65
2017 PE-04 30 51 13 5 2 0 0 81 6 63
2017 PE-05 44 44 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2014 PE 42 45 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 198
2014 PE-03 39 49 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 69
2014 PE-04 47 38 8 5 1 0 0 86 7 76
2014 PE-05 35 61 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26
2011 PE 46 42 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 253
2011 PE-02 22 67 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2011 PE-03 35 49 11 4 1 0 0 85 5 85
2011 PE-04 56 33 6 5 1 0 0 89 6 88
2011 PE-05 47 39 5 3 3 0 3 89 5 38
2011 PE-06 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2008 PE 55 32 6 3 4 1 0 88 6 189
2008 PE-02 43 39 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 23
2008 PE-03 56 33 5 2 4 0 0 89 5 57
2008 PE-04 60 33 0 3 2 2 0 95 5 58
2008 PE-05 44 36 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 25

Question 33. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 17 39 26 15 3 0 0 56 18 197
2018 PE-01 32 26 32 5 5 0 0 58 11 19
2018 PE-03 14 48 27 11 0 0 0 62 11 63
2018 PE-04 14 45 17 22 3 0 0 58 25 65
2018 PE-05 13 29 50 8 0 0 0 42 8 24
2017 PE 17 43 23 12 4 2 0 61 16 189
2017 PE-02 6 31 26 24 0 12 0 42 27 16
2017 PE-03 18 48 22 8 3 2 0 67 11 65
2017 PE-04 19 40 25 13 3 0 0 59 16 63
2017 PE-05 16 48 20 8 8 0 0 64 16 25
2014 PE 28 50 14 5 2 1 0 80 7 198
2014 PE-03 29 52 12 6 0 1 0 82 6 69
2014 PE-04 30 50 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 76
2014 PE-05 23 46 19 8 4 0 0 69 12 26
2011 PE 35 47 10 4 1 2 0 84 6 252
2011 PE-02 22 50 17 6 0 6 0 76 6 18
2011 PE-03 29 49 15 4 2 0 0 79 6 85
2011 PE-04 39 45 5 5 1 6 0 89 6 87
2011 PE-05 39 45 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 38
2011 PE-06 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Organizational performance

Question 16a. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 15 24 39 17 4 0 0 21 40 196
2018 PE-01 32 11 32 26 0 0 0 26 42 19
2018 PE-03 13 29 38 17 3 0 0 21 41 63
2018 PE-04 11 25 38 22 5 0 0 26 35 65
2018 PE-05 17 21 46 8 8 0 0 17 38 24
2017 PE 12 33 36 13 5 0 2 18 46 188
2017 PE-02 18 30 46 0 6 0 0 6 48 16
2017 PE-03 15 31 31 15 5 0 3 20 48 65
2017 PE-04 8 35 35 16 5 0 0 21 44 62
2017 PE-05 8 24 44 16 8 0 0 24 32 25
2014 PE 10 29 37 17 5 0 2 22 40 198
2014 PE-03 6 32 36 23 0 0 3 24 39 69
2014 PE-04 13 22 43 11 11 0 0 21 36 76
2014 PE-05 4 31 31 27 4 0 4 32 36 26
2011 PE 15 33 38 8 4 0 2 12 49 253
2011 PE-02 17 22 44 17 0 0 0 17 39 18
2011 PE-03 19 35 33 4 8 0 1 12 55 85
2011 PE-04 11 27 43 10 5 0 3 15 40 88
2011 PE-05 11 45 39 5 0 0 0 5 55 38
2011 PE-06 0 47 40 13 0 0 0 13 47 15
2008 PE 12 29 34 14 9 1 2 23 42 189
2008 PE-02 9 30 26 13 13 4 4 29 43 23
2008 PE-03 11 28 40 14 7 0 0 21 39 57
2008 PE-04 12 21 38 12 14 0 3 27 34 58
2008 PE-05 8 52 32 4 4 0 0 8 60 25

Question 16b. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 14 25 34 20 6 2 0 26 40 195
2018 PE-01 16 37 21 16 5 5 0 22 56 19
2018 PE-03 6 27 40 19 8 0 0 27 33 63
2018 PE-04 17 20 28 27 5 3 0 32 39 64
2018 PE-05 17 25 38 13 8 0 0 21 42 24
2017 PE 14 21 41 15 7 1 2 23 36 189
2017 PE-02 12 39 30 13 6 0 0 19 51 16
2017 PE-03 16 17 41 9 12 0 5 23 34 65
2017 PE-04 13 27 38 17 5 0 0 22 40 63
2017 PE-05 8 12 52 24 4 0 0 28 20 25
2014 PE 6 23 33 28 9 1 2 38 29 198
2014 PE-03 4 22 36 27 6 1 3 35 27 69
2014 PE-04 5 20 30 33 12 0 0 45 25 76
2014 PE-05 8 31 31 19 8 0 4 28 40 26
2011 PE 8 26 32 22 8 1 4 31 36 253
2011 PE-02 17 17 39 17 0 6 6 19 38 18
2011 PE-03 12 32 29 15 11 0 1 26 44 85
2011 PE-04 7 22 31 26 7 1 7 36 31 88
2011 PE-05 3 37 32 24 3 0 3 27 41 38
2011 PE-06 0 0 40 40 20 0 0 60 0 15
2008 PE 10 21 33 22 11 2 1 34 32 188
2008 PE-02 9 23 23 23 14 5 5 40 35 22
2008 PE-03 12 18 42 19 9 0 0 28 30 57
2008 PE-04 5 21 28 29 14 2 2 45 27 58
2008 PE-05 8 36 36 8 8 4 0 17 46 25

Question 16c. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 15 27 36 15 5 2 1 20 43 196
2018 PE-01 11 16 37 16 11 11 0 29 29 19
2018 PE-03 13 25 40 21 2 0 0 22 38 63
2018 PE-04 22 28 37 6 5 2 2 11 51 65
2018 PE-05 13 25 33 21 8 0 0 29 38 24
2017 PE 16 25 33 18 5 1 3 23 43 189
2017 PE-02 18 32 24 19 0 6 0 21 54 16
2017 PE-03 16 23 34 17 8 0 3 25 40 65
2017 PE-04 17 33 30 13 5 0 2 18 52 63
2017 PE-05 8 16 36 36 0 0 4 37 25 25
2014 PE 21 33 28 13 4 1 1 17 55 198
2014 PE-03 20 38 25 14 1 0 1 16 59 69
2014 PE-04 16 30 32 17 4 1 0 21 47 76
2014 PE-05 31 31 27 12 0 0 0 12 62 26
2011 PE 23 28 30 9 6 1 2 16 53 253
2011 PE-02 28 28 28 11 0 6 0 12 59 18
2011 PE-03 26 25 29 13 6 0 1 19 51 85
2011 PE-04 23 27 27 8 9 1 5 18 53 88
2011 PE-05 13 50 32 3 3 0 0 5 63 38
2011 PE-06 20 0 47 20 13 0 0 33 20 15
2008 PE 12 27 39 14 6 2 1 20 40 188
2008 PE-02 9 26 35 17 4 9 0 24 38 23
2008 PE-03 13 20 48 11 5 2 2 17 33 56
2008 PE-04 7 19 45 19 10 0 0 29 26 58
2008 PE-05 16 56 20 8 0 0 0 8 72 25

Question 16d. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 8 20 44 22 6 0 1 28 28 194
2018 PE-01 5 21 37 37 0 0 0 37 26 19
2018 PE-03 11 17 44 19 6 0 2 26 29 63
2018 PE-04 10 11 46 25 8 0 0 33 21 63
2018 PE-05 8 33 46 4 8 0 0 13 42 24
2017 PE 6 22 50 18 4 1 1 21 28 188
2017 PE-02 6 36 26 31 0 0 0 31 42 16
2017 PE-03 8 30 45 11 6 0 0 17 38 65
2017 PE-04 6 11 57 21 3 2 0 24 18 63
2017 PE-05 4 17 58 21 0 0 0 21 21 24
2014 PE 9 23 37 24 6 0 1 31 32 198
2014 PE-03 7 30 33 26 1 0 1 28 38 69
2014 PE-04 11 12 38 32 8 0 0 39 22 76
2014 PE-05 8 31 38 15 8 0 0 23 39 26
2011 PE 9 29 40 14 6 0 2 21 38 251
2011 PE-02 6 33 33 22 6 0 0 28 39 18
2011 PE-03 14 21 38 19 7 0 1 26 36 85
2011 PE-04 9 30 36 13 7 0 5 21 41 86
2011 PE-05 0 42 45 8 5 0 0 13 42 38
2011 PE-06 0 13 73 13 0 0 0 13 13 15
2008 PE 9 23 39 20 6 1 2 27 33 189
2008 PE-02 0 17 39 30 9 4 0 41 18 23
2008 PE-03 9 32 37 18 4 0 2 21 41 57
2008 PE-04 3 17 43 22 10 0 3 34 21 58
2008 PE-05 20 16 44 16 4 0 0 20 36 25

Question 16e. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 16 28 34 15 5 0 1 21 45 196
2018 PE-01 16 37 11 37 0 0 0 37 53 19
2018 PE-03 16 29 33 16 3 0 3 20 46 63
2018 PE-04 14 23 42 15 6 0 0 22 37 65
2018 PE-05 17 29 42 4 8 0 0 13 46 24
2017 PE 16 27 38 14 3 0 1 17 44 189
2017 PE-02 18 20 49 6 6 0 0 12 39 16
2017 PE-03 23 26 32 15 3 0 0 18 49 65
2017 PE-04 11 27 41 14 5 0 2 19 39 63
2017 PE-05 8 32 56 4 0 0 0 4 40 25
2014 PE 17 33 29 13 7 1 1 20 51 198
2014 PE-03 22 32 27 15 3 0 1 18 54 69
2014 PE-04 13 28 33 14 12 0 0 26 41 76
2014 PE-05 8 39 42 8 4 0 0 12 46 26
2011 PE 21 32 28 11 5 0 3 16 54 253
2011 PE-02 33 17 28 22 0 0 0 22 50 18
2011 PE-03 27 28 25 9 8 0 2 18 57 85
2011 PE-04 15 33 34 7 7 0 5 14 50 88
2011 PE-05 21 45 24 8 0 0 3 8 68 38
2011 PE-06 7 40 27 27 0 0 0 27 47 15
2008 PE 18 29 32 14 5 1 2 20 48 189
2008 PE-02 9 13 43 26 4 4 0 32 23 23
2008 PE-03 28 21 33 12 4 0 2 16 50 57
2008 PE-04 9 34 31 16 7 0 3 23 45 58
2008 PE-05 16 52 20 8 0 0 4 8 71 25

Question 16f. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 16 29 27 20 7 0 2 27 46 196
2018 PE-01 37 37 21 0 5 0 0 5 74 19
2018 PE-03 14 29 30 21 3 0 3 25 44 63
2018 PE-04 14 20 29 25 11 0 2 36 34 65
2018 PE-05 13 33 21 25 8 0 0 33 46 24
2017 PE 12 27 39 13 7 1 1 21 40 188
2017 PE-02 18 39 37 0 6 0 0 6 57 16
2017 PE-03 12 25 45 9 8 0 2 17 37 65
2017 PE-04 11 19 41 14 11 2 2 26 31 63
2017 PE-05 4 37 29 25 4 0 0 29 42 24
2014 PE 10 26 30 18 13 2 2 32 36 198
2014 PE-03 10 29 32 23 1 1 3 26 41 69
2014 PE-04 8 20 26 20 25 0 1 45 28 76
2014 PE-05 8 35 31 8 15 4 0 24 44 26
2011 PE 15 21 31 21 9 1 2 31 37 252
2011 PE-02 11 17 33 28 6 0 6 35 29 18
2011 PE-03 18 27 24 19 8 2 1 28 47 84
2011 PE-04 11 15 44 16 9 1 3 26 27 88
2011 PE-05 18 21 21 24 13 0 3 38 41 38
2011 PE-06 0 27 20 47 7 0 0 53 27 15
2008 PE 22 27 31 10 7 1 3 17 51 189
2008 PE-02 22 26 22 22 4 4 0 27 50 23
2008 PE-03 25 25 32 11 9 0 0 19 49 57
2008 PE-04 16 28 34 10 7 0 5 18 45 58
2008 PE-05 28 40 28 0 0 0 4 0 71 25

Question 16g. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 12 27 40 16 4 1 1 20 40 195
2018 PE-01 5 32 37 21 0 0 5 22 39 19
2018 PE-03 15 23 39 19 5 0 0 24 37 62
2018 PE-04 17 26 40 9 6 2 0 16 44 65
2018 PE-05 8 42 42 8 0 0 0 8 50 24
2017 PE 13 23 45 15 3 0 1 18 36 189
2017 PE-02 18 32 43 6 0 0 0 6 51 16
2017 PE-03 14 18 44 17 5 0 2 22 33 65
2017 PE-04 11 25 46 14 3 0 0 17 37 63
2017 PE-05 16 20 44 16 4 0 0 20 36 25
2014 PE 12 30 36 15 5 1 1 21 43 197
2014 PE-03 9 30 39 17 3 0 1 21 40 69
2014 PE-04 9 31 32 19 9 0 0 28 40 75
2014 PE-05 15 27 46 12 0 0 0 12 42 26

Respectful workplace

Question 18. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 50 36 6 6 3 0 0 86 9 196
2018 PE-01 42 47 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2018 PE-03 48 35 5 8 5 0 0 83 13 63
2018 PE-04 64 31 2 0 3 0 0 95 3 64
2018 PE-05 38 38 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 24
2017 PE 50 34 7 6 2 1 0 85 8 189
2017 PE-02 43 39 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 16
2017 PE-03 48 31 6 8 5 3 0 81 13 65
2017 PE-04 44 41 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 63
2017 PE-05 52 40 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2014 PE 53 33 6 5 3 1 0 86 8 198
2014 PE-03 48 40 4 4 3 0 0 88 7 69
2014 PE-04 57 25 11 4 4 0 0 82 8 76
2014 PE-05 65 31 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 26

Question 20. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 51 37 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 197
2018 PE-01 53 42 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2018 PE-03 54 32 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 63
2018 PE-04 58 29 6 2 5 0 0 88 6 65
2018 PE-05 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 24
2017 PE 56 35 5 4 1 1 0 91 4 189
2017 PE-02 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2017 PE-03 49 35 5 8 2 2 0 86 9 65
2017 PE-04 59 35 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 63
2017 PE-05 56 32 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2014 PE 52 38 7 3 1 0 0 90 4 198
2014 PE-03 44 46 4 4 1 0 0 90 6 69
2014 PE-04 61 29 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 76
2014 PE-05 54 39 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 26

Question 21. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 47 42 7 3 2 0 0 89 5 195
2018 PE-01 42 53 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2018 PE-03 46 38 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 63
2018 PE-04 56 35 5 2 3 0 0 90 5 63
2018 PE-05 50 38 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 24

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 45 43 7 5 0 1 1 89 5 197
2018 PE-01 42 47 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2018 PE-03 41 46 6 5 0 2 0 89 5 63
2018 PE-04 51 40 3 3 0 2 2 94 3 65
2018 PE-05 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 24
2017 PE 42 43 8 3 1 2 1 87 4 189
2017 PE-02 37 36 12 14 0 0 0 74 14 16
2017 PE-03 37 49 8 3 0 3 0 89 3 65
2017 PE-04 41 43 10 3 0 2 2 87 3 63
2017 PE-05 52 32 8 0 4 4 0 87 4 25
2014 PE 42 49 4 1 2 2 0 93 3 198
2014 PE-03 45 48 4 0 0 3 0 96 0 69
2014 PE-04 42 51 3 1 3 0 0 93 4 76
2014 PE-05 38 54 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 26

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

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
2018 PE 40 47 7 3 1 2 0 89 4 196
2018 PE-01 32 58 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2018 PE-03 38 49 10 2 0 2 0 89 2 63
2018 PE-04 42 48 2 3 2 5 0 94 5 65
2018 PE-05 43 43 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23
2017 PE 39 52 3 2 1 2 0 93 3 189
2017 PE-02 49 39 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16
2017 PE-03 35 57 2 3 2 2 0 93 5 65
2017 PE-04 33 57 3 3 0 3 0 93 3 63
2017 PE-05 44 48 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 25
2014 PE 42 43 7 4 4 2 0 86 7 198
2014 PE-03 42 46 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 69
2014 PE-04 42 39 9 4 4 1 0 83 8 76
2014 PE-05 42 42 4 4 4 4 0 88 8 26
2011 PE 37 42 13 6 1 2 0 80 6 252
2011 PE-02 28 50 17 0 0 6 0 82 0 18
2011 PE-03 33 44 14 6 2 0 0 77 8 84
2011 PE-04 36 39 15 8 0 2 0 77 8 88
2011 PE-05 34 50 8 5 0 3 0 86 5 38
2011 PE-06 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 42. 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
2018 PE 48 45 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 195
2018 PE-01 47 47 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2018 PE-03 44 44 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 63
2018 PE-04 52 41 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 63
2018 PE-05 58 38 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2017 PE 47 47 2 3 1 0 1 95 4 189
2017 PE-02 49 39 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 16
2017 PE-03 44 49 2 5 0 0 0 94 5 65
2017 PE-04 46 49 3 0 0 0 2 97 0 63
2017 PE-05 48 48 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2014 PE 51 44 3 2 1 0 0 95 2 197
2014 PE-03 51 45 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 69
2014 PE-04 57 37 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 75
2014 PE-05 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 26
2011 PE 49 40 9 2 0 0 0 88 2 253
2011 PE-02 44 44 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2011 PE-03 41 46 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 85
2011 PE-04 59 31 8 1 0 1 0 91 1 88
2011 PE-05 34 47 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 38
2011 PE-06 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2008 PE 43 39 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 188
2008 PE-02 52 30 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 23
2008 PE-03 33 42 18 5 2 0 0 75 7 57
2008 PE-04 45 43 7 2 2 2 0 89 4 58
2008 PE-05 44 32 16 4 4 0 0 76 8 25

Ethical workplace

Question 17. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 20 37 18 7 7 7 5 64 16 197
2018 PE-01 5 42 32 11 0 11 0 53 12 19
2018 PE-03 21 35 17 6 8 8 5 64 16 63
2018 PE-04 20 40 14 2 8 9 8 72 11 65
2018 PE-05 21 46 17 13 4 0 0 67 17 24
2017 PE 29 31 17 11 4 3 5 65 17 189
2017 PE-02 6 37 30 14 6 0 6 46 22 16
2017 PE-03 29 32 11 11 9 2 6 67 21 65
2017 PE-04 29 29 19 13 0 5 6 64 14 63
2017 PE-05 32 36 24 4 4 0 0 68 8 25
2014 PE 33 30 12 11 5 5 5 69 17 198
2014 PE-03 29 35 17 9 4 4 1 68 14 69
2014 PE-04 34 26 9 12 5 4 9 70 20 76
2014 PE-05 42 35 4 12 4 4 0 80 16 26

Question 34. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 42 37 9 8 3 1 0 80 11 196
2018 PE-01 21 47 16 5 11 0 0 68 16 19
2018 PE-03 44 38 8 8 0 2 0 84 8 63
2018 PE-04 45 36 8 8 2 2 0 83 10 64
2018 PE-05 42 33 13 8 4 0 0 75 13 24
2017 PE 42 43 5 5 2 2 0 87 7 188
2017 PE-02 31 39 12 18 0 0 0 70 18 16
2017 PE-03 39 42 6 2 6 5 0 85 8 64
2017 PE-04 49 43 3 3 0 2 0 94 3 63
2017 PE-05 48 44 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2014 PE 52 35 4 4 4 2 0 88 8 198
2014 PE-03 47 42 3 4 3 1 0 90 7 69
2014 PE-04 59 32 3 3 3 1 0 92 5 76
2014 PE-05 61 23 4 4 8 0 0 85 12 26
2011 PE 54 32 7 3 2 2 0 88 5 250
2011 PE-02 24 53 12 0 0 12 0 87 0 17
2011 PE-03 45 40 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 85
2011 PE-04 64 24 6 2 2 1 0 89 5 86
2011 PE-05 63 29 3 3 0 3 0 95 3 38
2011 PE-06 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2008 PE 56 31 5 4 2 1 0 88 6 188
2008 PE-02 43 35 13 4 0 4 0 82 5 23
2008 PE-03 54 30 4 9 4 0 0 84 12 57
2008 PE-04 64 29 3 0 3 0 0 93 3 58
2008 PE-05 56 36 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25

Question 35. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 27 45 20 6 3 0 0 72 8 195
2018 PE-01 16 63 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 19
2018 PE-03 30 44 17 6 2 0 0 75 8 63
2018 PE-04 27 42 20 8 3 0 0 69 11 64
2018 PE-05 17 50 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 24

Question 36. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PE 14 27 21 14 13 7 3 46 31 197
2018 PE-01 0 42 21 11 5 16 5 53 20 19
2018 PE-03