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 - PM

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 PM 39 33 12 11 5 0 1 72 16 126
2018 PM-02 33 43 5 14 5 0 0 76 19 21
2018 PM-04 34 28 17 11 9 0 2 63 20 47
2018 PM-05 46 37 6 9 3 0 0 83 11 35
2018 PM-06 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 PM 33 41 9 9 7 0 1 75 17 128
2017 PM-02 27 46 10 3 13 0 0 73 17 30
2017 PM-04 27 49 5 14 5 0 0 76 19 37
2017 PM-05 43 24 18 9 3 0 3 69 13 33
2017 PM-06 37 50 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 16
2014 PM 25 40 16 9 10 0 0 65 19 129
2014 PM-02 23 52 19 3 3 0 0 74 6 31
2014 PM-04 30 35 11 9 14 0 0 65 23 43
2014 PM-05 13 35 26 13 13 0 0 48 26 31
2011 PM 27 36 14 8 15 0 0 63 23 107
2011 PM-02 22 44 17 6 11 0 0 67 17 18
2011 PM-04 35 39 6 3 16 0 0 74 19 31
2011 PM-05 22 34 19 6 19 0 0 56 25 32
2011 PM-06 29 29 7 21 14 0 0 57 36 14
2008 PM 40 47 9 2 2 0 0 86 5 81
2008 PM-01 45 32 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 22
2008 PM-04 30 60 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2008 PM-05 43 48 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23

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 PM 29 36 15 10 9 0 1 66 20 129
2018 PM-02 29 29 19 10 14 0 0 57 24 21
2018 PM-04 24 37 14 10 12 0 2 63 23 49
2018 PM-05 28 42 17 8 6 0 0 69 14 36
2018 PM-06 50 42 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2017 PM 28 23 17 15 16 1 1 52 31 127
2017 PM-02 33 13 27 7 20 0 0 46 27 30
2017 PM-04 30 14 17 17 19 3 0 46 37 36
2017 PM-05 24 37 15 15 6 0 3 63 21 33
2017 PM-06 31 31 6 19 13 0 0 62 32 16

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 PM 51 36 9 4 1 0 0 87 5 128
2018 PM-02 43 48 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2018 PM-04 52 31 13 2 2 0 0 83 4 48
2018 PM-05 53 36 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 36
2018 PM-06 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 PM 48 30 11 6 5 0 1 78 10 127
2017 PM-02 40 30 17 7 7 0 0 70 13 30
2017 PM-04 53 28 6 6 8 0 0 80 14 36
2017 PM-05 51 24 12 9 0 0 3 78 9 33
2017 PM-06 44 50 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2014 PM 53 28 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 129
2014 PM-02 61 26 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 31
2014 PM-04 53 28 12 2 5 0 0 81 7 43
2014 PM-05 42 29 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 31
2011 PM 48 36 9 5 3 0 0 83 7 107
2011 PM-02 44 39 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2011 PM-04 58 29 6 3 3 0 0 87 6 31
2011 PM-05 34 41 13 9 3 0 0 75 13 32
2011 PM-06 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 PM 36 41 12 9 2 0 0 78 10 129
2018 PM-02 29 43 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 21
2018 PM-04 41 39 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 49
2018 PM-05 31 47 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 36
2018 PM-06 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 PM 32 37 16 6 7 0 1 70 14 126
2017 PM-02 33 33 17 3 13 0 0 66 17 30
2017 PM-04 30 45 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 36
2017 PM-05 35 31 19 9 3 0 3 68 13 32
2017 PM-06 31 50 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2014 PM 30 36 18 5 9 0 1 67 15 129
2014 PM-02 32 42 16 3 6 0 0 74 10 31
2014 PM-04 35 35 12 7 12 0 0 70 19 43
2014 PM-05 16 29 29 10 13 0 3 47 23 31
2011 PM 28 41 14 7 9 0 0 69 17 107
2011 PM-02 17 61 6 11 6 0 0 78 17 18
2011 PM-04 39 35 10 3 13 0 0 74 16 31
2011 PM-05 25 38 22 6 9 0 0 63 16 32
2011 PM-06 29 36 14 14 7 0 0 64 21 14
2008 PM 42 46 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 81
2008 PM-01 45 41 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2008 PM-04 30 55 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2008 PM-05 48 43 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 23

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 PM 21 35 17 16 12 0 0 56 27 129
2018 PM-02 14 33 5 29 19 0 0 48 48 21
2018 PM-04 22 29 12 22 14 0 0 51 37 49
2018 PM-05 22 47 19 8 3 0 0 69 11 36
2018 PM-06 25 42 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 12
2017 PM 17 29 24 14 15 1 0 46 30 125
2017 PM-02 34 27 17 3 18 0 0 62 21 29
2017 PM-04 11 27 22 19 22 0 0 38 41 37
2017 PM-05 10 36 32 13 6 3 0 47 20 31
2017 PM-06 12 38 19 19 13 0 0 50 32 16
2014 PM 10 27 29 14 17 2 1 38 32 129
2014 PM-02 13 35 29 6 13 3 0 50 20 31
2014 PM-04 2 19 39 19 21 0 0 21 40 43
2014 PM-05 6 23 29 23 16 0 3 30 40 31
2011 PM 11 22 32 20 15 0 0 34 35 107
2011 PM-02 11 22 33 11 22 0 0 33 33 18
2011 PM-04 13 29 29 19 10 0 0 42 29 31
2011 PM-05 6 22 31 25 16 0 0 28 41 32
2011 PM-06 14 14 36 14 21 0 0 29 36 14

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 PM 21 38 21 9 12 0 0 59 20 129
2018 PM-02 14 38 10 19 19 0 0 52 38 21
2018 PM-04 20 31 29 8 12 0 0 51 20 49
2018 PM-05 25 42 19 8 6 0 0 67 14 36
2018 PM-06 25 67 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 PM 17 27 22 18 14 0 1 45 33 126
2017 PM-02 34 34 7 10 14 0 0 69 24 29
2017 PM-04 13 24 16 30 16 0 0 38 46 37
2017 PM-05 9 25 38 16 9 0 3 36 25 32
2017 PM-06 12 38 19 19 13 0 0 50 32 16
2014 PM 10 30 26 16 16 2 1 41 32 129
2014 PM-02 13 35 19 19 13 0 0 48 32 31
2014 PM-04 2 28 30 19 19 2 0 31 38 43
2014 PM-05 6 23 32 16 19 0 3 30 37 31
2011 PM 9 29 23 24 14 0 0 38 38 107
2011 PM-02 6 44 17 11 22 0 0 50 33 18
2011 PM-04 13 35 23 23 6 0 0 48 29 31
2011 PM-05 3 22 22 38 16 0 0 25 53 32
2011 PM-06 14 21 21 21 21 0 0 36 43 14
2008 PM 23 41 21 12 2 0 0 64 15 81
2008 PM-01 32 32 32 0 5 0 0 64 5 22
2008 PM-04 25 45 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 20
2008 PM-05 26 35 13 22 4 0 0 61 26 23

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 PM 21 27 19 19 12 2 0 49 31 129
2018 PM-02 19 19 10 33 19 0 0 38 52 21
2018 PM-04 22 22 27 14 12 2 0 46 27 49
2018 PM-05 25 31 19 17 8 0 0 56 25 36
2018 PM-06 17 50 8 17 0 8 0 73 18 12
2017 PM 17 22 15 20 20 5 1 42 43 127
2017 PM-02 23 27 10 16 17 7 0 53 35 30
2017 PM-04 13 19 19 22 27 0 0 32 49 37
2017 PM-05 19 28 9 16 13 13 3 56 34 32
2017 PM-06 6 25 19 32 19 0 0 31 50 16
2014 PM 11 21 20 19 22 6 1 34 44 129
2014 PM-02 10 32 13 16 16 13 0 48 37 31
2014 PM-04 7 23 19 26 23 2 0 31 50 43
2014 PM-05 13 10 19 19 29 6 3 25 54 31
2011 PM 9 15 20 26 26 4 0 25 54 107
2011 PM-02 11 28 11 22 17 11 0 44 44 18
2011 PM-04 10 19 29 23 19 0 0 29 42 31
2011 PM-05 3 6 22 34 28 6 0 10 67 32
2011 PM-06 21 7 0 29 43 0 0 29 71 14
2008 PM 20 31 15 17 10 5 2 55 29 81
2008 PM-01 23 32 14 14 14 0 5 57 29 22
2008 PM-04 20 25 15 20 10 10 0 50 33 20
2008 PM-05 26 30 4 17 9 9 4 65 30 23
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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 PM 37 30 13 8 10 2 1 68 18 128
2018 PM-02 29 43 0 10 14 5 0 75 25 21
2018 PM-04 29 31 21 4 10 2 2 63 15 48
2018 PM-05 53 19 14 3 11 0 0 72 14 36
2018 PM-06 33 50 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2017 PM 34 21 14 13 15 1 2 57 29 126
2017 PM-02 34 17 14 3 28 0 3 53 32 29
2017 PM-04 35 30 16 11 5 0 3 67 17 37
2017 PM-05 37 15 9 27 6 3 3 55 35 33
2017 PM-06 27 20 19 7 27 0 0 47 34 15
2014 PM 41 27 13 8 9 2 0 69 17 129
2014 PM-02 58 22 16 0 3 0 0 81 3 31
2014 PM-04 40 39 5 9 7 0 0 79 16 43
2014 PM-05 26 16 26 6 23 3 0 43 30 31
2011 PM 32 21 17 10 13 7 1 57 25 107
2011 PM-02 39 11 22 11 0 17 0 60 13 18
2011 PM-04 39 19 16 10 10 6 0 62 21 31
2011 PM-05 38 25 22 9 6 0 0 63 16 32
2011 PM-06 7 21 7 0 43 14 7 36 55 14
2008 PM 44 31 14 5 5 0 1 76 10 81
2008 PM-01 59 23 9 5 0 0 5 86 5 22
2008 PM-04 40 30 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 20
2008 PM-05 48 30 4 9 9 0 0 78 17 23

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 PM 35 35 11 7 12 0 0 70 19 128
2018 PM-02 33 38 14 5 10 0 0 71 14 21
2018 PM-04 33 37 10 8 12 0 0 69 20 49
2018 PM-05 43 29 11 6 11 0 0 71 17 35
2018 PM-06 25 58 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2017 PM 32 26 12 16 13 1 1 59 29 128
2017 PM-02 33 33 7 7 20 0 0 66 27 30
2017 PM-04 40 19 11 19 8 0 3 61 28 37
2017 PM-05 34 18 15 18 12 3 0 53 31 33
2017 PM-06 19 25 25 25 6 0 0 44 31 16
2014 PM 36 32 9 12 10 1 0 68 23 129
2014 PM-02 48 23 16 10 3 0 0 71 13 31
2014 PM-04 33 51 2 2 12 0 0 84 14 43
2014 PM-05 26 13 16 29 16 0 0 39 45 31
2011 PM 28 28 15 12 15 1 1 57 28 107
2011 PM-02 44 17 11 17 6 6 0 65 24 18
2011 PM-04 26 35 13 10 16 0 0 61 26 31
2011 PM-05 31 34 19 13 3 0 0 66 16 32
2011 PM-06 7 21 14 14 36 0 7 31 54 14
2008 PM 51 27 7 7 7 0 0 78 15 81
2008 PM-01 68 23 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2008 PM-04 40 35 10 5 10 0 0 75 15 20
2008 PM-05 57 22 0 9 13 0 0 78 22 23

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 PM 43 26 16 8 8 0 0 69 16 129
2018 PM-02 33 38 10 19 0 0 0 71 19 21
2018 PM-04 41 29 18 6 6 0 0 69 12 49
2018 PM-05 53 17 14 3 14 0 0 69 17 36
2018 PM-06 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2017 PM 37 22 18 9 12 1 1 60 21 128
2017 PM-02 36 23 20 3 17 0 0 60 20 30
2017 PM-04 43 22 11 14 8 0 3 67 22 37
2017 PM-05 40 21 15 12 9 3 0 63 21 33
2017 PM-06 25 19 25 6 25 0 0 44 31 16
2014 PM 38 27 16 8 11 1 0 66 19 129
2014 PM-02 42 35 16 3 3 0 0 77 6 31
2014 PM-04 35 39 9 9 7 0 0 74 16 43
2014 PM-05 26 10 26 13 26 0 0 35 39 31

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 PM 26 36 12 12 11 2 0 63 24 129
2018 PM-02 29 48 5 10 10 0 0 76 19 21
2018 PM-04 31 27 10 18 12 2 0 58 31 49
2018 PM-05 28 28 22 8 11 3 0 57 20 36
2018 PM-06 17 75 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2017 PM 14 32 16 15 19 2 2 48 35 128
2017 PM-02 27 23 23 10 14 0 3 52 24 30
2017 PM-04 11 30 16 11 30 3 0 42 42 37
2017 PM-05 6 43 15 21 12 3 0 50 34 33
2017 PM-06 6 32 12 25 25 0 0 38 50 16
2014 PM 15 29 22 12 19 3 0 46 31 129
2014 PM-02 29 36 10 6 16 3 0 67 23 31
2014 PM-04 2 26 23 16 30 2 0 29 48 43
2014 PM-05 6 29 32 13 13 6 0 38 28 31
2011 PM 9 10 17 24 33 7 0 21 61 107
2011 PM-02 6 11 22 22 28 11 0 19 56 18
2011 PM-04 10 10 13 23 39 6 0 21 66 31
2011 PM-05 9 13 16 25 31 6 0 23 60 32
2011 PM-06 7 14 7 21 43 7 0 23 69 14

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 PM 23 33 16 15 13 1 0 56 28 129
2018 PM-02 33 33 14 10 10 0 0 67 19 21
2018 PM-04 27 31 2 24 16 0 0 57 41 49
2018 PM-05 19 25 33 8 14 0 0 44 22 36
2018 PM-06 17 67 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2017 PM 15 26 16 19 23 1 2 42 42 128
2017 PM-02 30 30 7 13 14 3 3 64 29 30
2017 PM-04 11 16 22 16 35 0 0 27 51 37
2017 PM-05 9 30 21 21 18 0 0 40 39 33
2017 PM-06 6 25 6 31 32 0 0 32 63 16
2014 PM 11 23 22 19 22 3 0 34 42 129
2014 PM-02 29 16 19 10 19 6 0 48 31 31
2014 PM-04 2 21 16 28 30 2 0 24 60 43
2014 PM-05 0 13 39 23 23 3 0 13 47 31
2011 PM 7 14 11 18 42 7 1 22 65 107
2011 PM-02 11 6 22 11 39 11 0 19 56 18
2011 PM-04 3 16 3 23 42 10 3 22 74 31
2011 PM-05 3 22 9 19 47 0 0 25 66 32
2011 PM-06 7 14 14 7 50 7 0 23 62 14
2008 PM 24 24 26 11 9 6 0 51 21 80
2008 PM-01 32 18 32 5 5 9 0 55 10 22
2008 PM-04 21 16 26 21 5 11 0 41 29 19
2008 PM-05 26 39 13 4 17 0 0 65 22 23

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 PM 16 30 20 20 12 2 0 47 32 128
2018 PM-02 19 38 24 14 5 0 0 57 19 21
2018 PM-04 20 27 8 24 16 4 0 49 43 49
2018 PM-05 11 34 29 17 9 0 0 46 26 35
2018 PM-06 17 25 33 25 0 0 0 42 25 12
2017 PM 11 23 20 20 20 3 2 36 43 128
2017 PM-02 27 27 17 7 14 7 3 59 22 30
2017 PM-04 5 22 16 30 24 3 0 28 56 37
2017 PM-05 3 30 30 15 18 3 0 35 34 33
2017 PM-06 6 13 24 19 38 0 0 19 57 16
2014 PM 6 20 30 21 21 2 0 27 43 129
2014 PM-02 10 26 26 16 19 3 0 37 37 31
2014 PM-04 5 14 30 30 21 0 0 19 51 43
2014 PM-05 0 13 39 23 23 3 0 13 47 31
2011 PM 3 19 21 15 39 3 0 22 56 107
2011 PM-02 6 39 11 17 28 0 0 44 44 18
2011 PM-04 3 19 19 10 42 6 0 24 55 31
2011 PM-05 0 13 38 13 38 0 0 13 50 32
2011 PM-06 0 7 21 14 57 0 0 7 71 14
2008 PM 15 26 23 15 11 10 0 45 29 81
2008 PM-01 18 27 27 9 9 9 0 50 20 22
2008 PM-04 15 20 25 20 5 15 0 41 29 20
2008 PM-05 13 35 17 17 17 0 0 48 35 23

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 PM 14 27 19 21 17 2 0 42 39 129
2018 PM-02 24 29 24 10 14 0 0 52 24 21
2018 PM-04 18 18 18 22 20 2 0 38 44 49
2018 PM-05 8 25 17 31 17 3 0 34 49 36
2018 PM-06 8 67 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2017 PM 12 26 21 22 16 2 1 39 40 127
2017 PM-02 23 27 27 7 14 0 3 52 21 30
2017 PM-04 8 27 16 19 27 3 0 36 47 37
2017 PM-05 3 25 28 25 15 3 0 29 42 32
2017 PM-06 6 31 12 50 0 0 0 37 50 16
2014 PM 8 24 18 28 20 2 0 33 49 129
2014 PM-02 6 29 19 26 16 3 0 37 43 31
2014 PM-04 5 23 11 28 28 5 0 29 59 43
2014 PM-05 3 19 29 29 19 0 0 23 48 31
2011 PM 7 19 17 21 36 1 0 26 57 107
2011 PM-02 6 11 22 28 33 0 0 17 61 18
2011 PM-04 10 19 13 23 35 0 0 29 58 31
2011 PM-05 3 25 16 16 41 0 0 28 56 32
2011 PM-06 7 21 29 14 29 0 0 29 43 14
2008 PM 12 41 20 12 12 2 0 54 25 81
2008 PM-01 18 36 36 0 5 5 0 57 5 22
2008 PM-04 10 40 20 25 5 0 0 50 30 20
2008 PM-05 13 48 9 9 22 0 0 61 30 23
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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 PM 26 34 19 8 13 0 1 60 21 127
2018 PM-02 29 29 24 5 14 0 0 57 19 21
2018 PM-04 21 38 15 8 17 0 2 60 26 48
2018 PM-05 33 28 17 11 11 0 0 61 22 36
2018 PM-06 33 42 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2017 PM 21 33 16 13 16 0 2 55 29 128
2017 PM-02 23 30 20 10 17 0 0 53 27 30
2017 PM-04 19 27 13 22 16 0 3 47 39 37
2017 PM-05 18 46 18 6 9 0 3 66 15 33
2017 PM-06 25 38 12 6 19 0 0 63 25 16
2014 PM 23 29 16 16 14 0 1 53 30 129
2014 PM-02 26 39 13 6 16 0 0 64 23 31
2014 PM-04 28 25 9 19 16 0 2 55 36 43
2014 PM-05 10 16 32 32 10 0 0 26 42 31
2011 PM 10 28 15 22 24 0 0 38 47 107
2011 PM-02 0 17 22 39 22 0 0 17 61 18
2011 PM-04 13 32 16 19 19 0 0 45 39 31
2011 PM-05 16 41 9 19 16 0 0 56 34 32
2011 PM-06 14 7 14 29 36 0 0 21 64 14

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 PM 30 32 18 13 7 0 0 62 20 128
2018 PM-02 48 24 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 21
2018 PM-04 21 38 19 19 4 0 0 58 23 48
2018 PM-05 31 33 17 8 11 0 0 64 19 36
2018 PM-06 33 25 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 12
2017 PM 23 36 18 17 6 0 1 59 23 128
2017 PM-02 20 46 10 17 7 0 0 66 24 30
2017 PM-04 27 35 14 14 11 0 0 62 24 37
2017 PM-05 24 34 18 18 3 0 3 60 22 33
2017 PM-06 19 25 37 13 6 0 0 44 19 16

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 PM 15 20 15 20 23 6 2 37 47 128
2018 PM-02 14 14 29 14 19 10 0 32 37 21
2018 PM-04 10 20 6 18 35 8 2 34 59 49
2018 PM-05 29 14 9 29 17 0 3 44 47 35
2018 PM-06 8 50 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 12
2017 PM 7 18 16 21 21 15 2 30 51 128
2017 PM-02 7 13 23 3 20 30 3 30 35 30
2017 PM-04 8 14 8 32 27 8 3 24 67 37
2017 PM-05 6 21 24 21 15 12 0 31 42 33
2017 PM-06 12 31 13 19 19 6 0 46 40 16
2014 PM 9 18 18 19 25 10 1 30 50 129
2014 PM-02 3 19 23 13 26 16 0 27 46 31
2014 PM-04 14 14 14 21 33 2 2 29 56 43
2014 PM-05 10 16 16 19 26 13 0 30 52 31

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 PM 33 35 11 10 10 0 1 69 20 129
2018 PM-02 33 38 5 10 14 0 0 71 24 21
2018 PM-04 31 39 10 6 14 0 0 69 20 49
2018 PM-05 42 22 14 17 6 0 0 64 22 36
2018 PM-06 33 42 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2017 PM 30 27 19 11 10 2 2 59 22 128
2017 PM-02 33 17 23 3 20 3 0 51 24 30
2017 PM-04 38 33 11 14 3 0 3 72 17 37
2017 PM-05 30 18 24 15 6 3 3 52 23 33
2017 PM-06 19 25 31 13 13 0 0 44 25 16
2014 PM 40 29 12 8 9 1 1 71 17 129
2014 PM-02 55 26 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 31
2014 PM-04 44 35 9 5 5 0 2 81 10 43
2014 PM-05 26 19 19 13 23 0 0 45 35 31
2011 PM 21 34 19 12 13 1 1 55 26 107
2011 PM-02 11 56 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 18
2011 PM-04 29 32 13 3 23 0 0 61 26 31
2011 PM-05 28 34 19 16 3 0 0 63 19 32
2011 PM-06 7 14 29 21 14 7 7 25 42 14
2008 PM 40 33 11 6 10 0 0 73 16 81
2008 PM-01 45 36 14 0 5 0 0 82 5 22
2008 PM-04 30 35 20 5 10 0 0 65 15 20
2008 PM-05 48 35 0 4 13 0 0 83 17 23

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 PM 24 42 13 13 5 0 3 68 19 38
2018 PM-05 28 44 6 17 6 0 0 72 22 18
2018 PM-06 18 45 18 9 0 0 9 70 10 11
2017 PM 16 43 16 14 10 0 0 60 24 37
2017 PM-05 20 61 0 13 6 0 0 81 19 15
2017 PM-06 7 33 27 13 20 0 0 40 34 15
2014 PM 20 20 24 24 8 0 4 42 33 25

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 PM 27 43 10 16 4 0 1 70 20 127
2018 PM-02 29 38 5 24 0 0 5 70 25 21
2018 PM-04 21 46 10 21 2 0 0 67 23 48
2018 PM-05 26 46 11 6 11 0 0 71 17 35
2018 PM-06 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 PM 29 40 11 11 9 0 0 69 20 126
2017 PM-02 34 48 0 7 11 0 0 82 18 29
2017 PM-04 21 38 14 11 16 0 0 59 27 37
2017 PM-05 40 30 15 12 3 0 0 70 15 33
2017 PM-06 19 50 19 13 0 0 0 68 13 16
2014 PM 21 37 12 16 13 0 1 59 29 129
2014 PM-02 13 45 6 19 16 0 0 58 36 31
2014 PM-04 14 37 21 16 12 0 0 51 28 43
2014 PM-05 23 29 16 16 16 0 0 52 32 31
2011 PM 21 30 14 18 15 1 1 52 33 107
2011 PM-02 17 17 17 39 11 0 0 33 50 18
2011 PM-04 19 32 10 10 23 3 3 55 34 31
2011 PM-05 25 41 13 13 9 0 0 66 22 32
2011 PM-06 29 29 21 14 7 0 0 57 21 14
2008 PM 23 43 9 17 7 0 0 67 25 81
2008 PM-01 23 50 5 14 9 0 0 73 23 22
2008 PM-04 15 30 15 20 20 0 0 45 40 20
2008 PM-05 35 52 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 23

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 PM 39 39 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 127
2018 PM-02 29 29 24 14 5 0 0 57 19 21
2018 PM-04 36 40 6 13 4 0 0 77 17 47
2018 PM-05 44 47 6 3 0 0 0 92 3 36
2018 PM-06 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 PM 37 38 13 7 4 0 1 76 11 128
2017 PM-02 23 46 17 3 10 0 0 70 13 30
2017 PM-04 35 38 14 11 3 0 0 73 14 37
2017 PM-05 49 24 12 12 0 0 3 75 12 33
2017 PM-06 50 37 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 16
2014 PM 29 39 13 10 8 0 1 69 18 129
2014 PM-02 19 35 16 23 3 0 3 57 27 31
2014 PM-04 35 35 9 5 16 0 0 70 21 43
2014 PM-05 32 42 13 6 6 0 0 74 13 31
2011 PM 38 32 17 6 6 1 0 71 12 105
2011 PM-02 33 33 17 0 17 0 0 67 17 18
2011 PM-04 43 27 27 0 0 3 0 72 0 30
2011 PM-05 45 29 13 6 6 0 0 74 13 31
2011 PM-06 29 43 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2008 PM 38 44 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 81
2008 PM-01 23 50 14 14 0 0 0 73 14 22
2008 PM-04 30 55 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2008 PM-05 61 30 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23

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 PM 44 39 6 5 7 0 0 83 12 126
2018 PM-02 29 38 14 10 10 0 0 67 19 21
2018 PM-04 42 42 2 6 8 0 0 83 15 48
2018 PM-05 49 43 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 35
2018 PM-06 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 PM 48 31 10 6 4 0 1 80 10 127
2017 PM-02 33 36 14 3 13 0 0 70 17 30
2017 PM-04 49 32 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 37
2017 PM-05 61 21 3 9 3 0 3 85 12 33
2017 PM-06 63 19 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2014 PM 39 39 11 7 4 0 1 78 11 129
2014 PM-02 35 29 23 10 0 0 3 67 10 31
2014 PM-04 44 37 5 9 5 0 0 81 14 43
2014 PM-05 35 45 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 31
2011 PM 47 39 7 4 3 1 0 87 7 107
2011 PM-02 50 22 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18
2011 PM-04 45 48 0 3 0 3 0 97 3 31
2011 PM-05 50 31 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 32
2011 PM-06 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2008 PM 41 47 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 81
2008 PM-01 18 73 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2008 PM-04 30 40 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 20
2008 PM-05 65 30 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23

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 PM 19 38 14 12 15 2 1 58 27 129
2018 PM-02 14 43 10 10 24 0 0 57 33 21
2018 PM-04 22 33 12 10 18 4 0 57 30 49
2018 PM-05 14 42 22 17 6 0 0 56 22 36
2018 PM-06 33 42 8 8 0 0 8 82 9 12
2017 PM 26 33 11 12 15 2 0 61 28 128
2017 PM-02 30 27 13 10 17 3 0 58 28 30
2017 PM-04 27 30 5 16 19 3 0 58 36 37
2017 PM-05 24 34 15 15 12 0 0 58 27 33
2017 PM-06 31 38 19 6 6 0 0 69 13 16
2014 PM 19 26 22 15 12 5 1 48 29 129
2014 PM-02 19 32 19 16 6 6 0 55 24 31
2014 PM-04 14 23 21 19 21 2 0 38 41 43
2014 PM-05 19 19 35 10 10 3 3 41 21 31
2011 PM 15 22 21 22 17 1 1 38 40 107
2011 PM-02 17 22 22 28 11 0 0 39 39 18
2011 PM-04 19 29 16 10 23 0 3 50 33 31
2011 PM-05 13 22 28 31 6 0 0 34 38 32
2011 PM-06 14 21 29 7 21 7 0 38 31 14
2008 PM 19 37 12 19 11 2 0 57 30 81
2008 PM-01 27 27 14 14 9 9 0 60 25 22
2008 PM-04 15 30 10 25 20 0 0 45 45 20
2008 PM-05 17 48 13 17 4 0 0 65 22 23

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 PM 22 28 13 15 19 2 1 52 35 128
2018 PM-02 29 24 5 19 24 0 0 52 43 21
2018 PM-04 19 25 19 13 23 2 0 45 36 48
2018 PM-05 25 36 14 11 11 3 0 63 23 36
2018 PM-06 25 25 17 25 0 0 8 55 27 12
2017 PM 17 25 17 15 24 1 1 43 40 128
2017 PM-02 30 13 20 7 27 3 0 45 35 30
2017 PM-04 16 33 8 11 32 0 0 49 43 37
2017 PM-05 9 37 18 21 12 0 3 47 34 33
2017 PM-06 18 6 37 25 13 0 0 25 38 16
2014 PM 15 15 21 15 31 2 2 31 48 129
2014 PM-02 32 3 19 13 29 3 0 37 43 31
2014 PM-04 7 16 28 14 33 2 0 24 48 43
2014 PM-05 10 23 13 16 35 0 3 33 53 31
2011 PM 9 23 20 17 25 3 3 35 45 107
2011 PM-02 17 28 17 11 28 0 0 44 39 18
2011 PM-04 13 26 13 13 32 3 0 40 47 31
2011 PM-05 6 19 28 25 16 3 3 27 43 32
2011 PM-06 0 36 14 14 21 0 14 42 42 14
2008 PM 15 25 17 23 15 4 1 42 40 81
2008 PM-01 23 27 14 14 14 9 0 55 30 22
2008 PM-04 15 25 20 20 15 5 0 42 37 20
2008 PM-05 9 26 26 30 4 0 4 36 36 23

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 PM 27 39 16 11 7 0 1 66 18 129
2018 PM-02 19 48 5 19 10 0 0 67 29 21
2018 PM-04 29 31 18 10 10 0 2 60 21 49
2018 PM-05 22 50 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 36
2018 PM-06 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 PM 26 40 10 11 13 0 1 66 24 126
2017 PM-02 23 40 7 10 20 0 0 63 30 30
2017 PM-04 20 37 6 14 20 0 3 59 35 35
2017 PM-05 27 42 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 33
2017 PM-06 37 50 6 0 6 0 0 87 6 16
2014 PM 19 36 9 17 19 1 0 55 36 129
2014 PM-02 19 42 3 16 19 0 0 61 36 31
2014 PM-04 14 32 7 21 23 2 0 48 45 43
2014 PM-05 16 29 23 16 16 0 0 45 32 31
2011 PM 16 39 8 20 17 0 0 55 36 107
2011 PM-02 17 44 22 6 11 0 0 61 17 18
2011 PM-04 19 42 0 16 23 0 0 61 39 31
2011 PM-05 9 41 16 19 16 0 0 50 34 32
2011 PM-06 21 43 0 21 14 0 0 64 36 14

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 PM 35 33 12 11 9 0 1 69 20 128
2018 PM-02 24 43 14 10 10 0 0 67 19 21
2018 PM-04 40 27 13 10 8 0 2 68 19 48
2018 PM-05 33 36 8 11 11 0 0 69 22 36
2018 PM-06 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2017 PM 28 31 13 11 15 0 1 60 26 127
2017 PM-02 26 30 17 7 20 0 0 56 27 30
2017 PM-04 25 31 11 17 14 0 3 57 31 36
2017 PM-05 30 39 15 12 3 0 0 70 15 33
2017 PM-06 31 31 6 13 19 0 0 62 32 16
2014 PM 24 21 18 16 20 0 1 46 36 128
2014 PM-02 29 29 16 6 19 0 0 58 26 31
2014 PM-04 23 19 9 28 19 0 2 43 48 43
2014 PM-05 13 17 30 13 27 0 0 30 40 30

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 PM 37 33 16 11 4 0 0 70 15 128
2018 PM-02 43 33 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 21
2018 PM-04 41 22 18 8 10 0 0 63 18 49
2018 PM-05 37 37 11 14 0 0 0 74 14 35
2018 PM-06 33 50 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2017 PM 31 34 14 11 9 0 0 65 21 127
2017 PM-02 33 33 7 17 10 0 0 66 27 30
2017 PM-04 28 42 11 8 11 0 0 70 19 36
2017 PM-05 34 39 12 15 0 0 0 73 15 33
2017 PM-06 37 25 19 6 13 0 0 63 19 16
2014 PM 23 33 14 16 13 1 0 57 29 129
2014 PM-02 32 39 10 13 6 0 0 71 19 31
2014 PM-04 21 37 9 16 16 0 0 58 33 43
2014 PM-05 10 29 23 23 16 0 0 39 39 31
2011 PM 20 38 16 16 10 0 0 58 26 107
2011 PM-02 17 39 11 33 0 0 0 56 33 18
2011 PM-04 26 39 13 6 16 0 0 65 23 31
2011 PM-05 16 38 19 19 9 0 0 53 28 32
2011 PM-06 14 50 14 7 14 0 0 64 21 14

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 PM 20 34 26 10 9 2 0 55 19 128
2018 PM-02 19 29 29 10 14 0 0 48 24 21
2018 PM-04 23 33 25 6 10 2 0 57 17 48
2018 PM-05 14 39 28 8 8 3 0 54 17 36
2018 PM-06 33 33 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 12
2017 PM 19 34 24 10 12 2 1 54 22 128
2017 PM-02 27 27 30 4 10 3 0 55 14 30
2017 PM-04 16 30 19 16 16 0 3 47 33 37
2017 PM-05 15 34 30 9 9 3 0 50 19 33
2017 PM-06 12 56 13 13 6 0 0 68 19 16

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 PM 44 26 13 10 7 0 1 70 17 128
2018 PM-02 48 19 10 10 14 0 0 67 24 21
2018 PM-04 38 27 17 10 6 0 2 66 17 48
2018 PM-05 50 28 6 8 8 0 0 78 17 36
2018 PM-06 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 PM 39 34 8 8 10 0 0 73 19 128
2017 PM-02 36 33 3 10 17 0 0 70 27 30
2017 PM-04 49 27 19 0 5 0 0 76 5 37
2017 PM-05 37 40 3 9 12 0 0 76 21 33
2017 PM-06 31 38 0 25 6 0 0 69 31 16
2014 PM 30 34 14 12 8 0 2 65 21 129
2014 PM-02 32 42 6 10 10 0 0 74 19 31
2014 PM-04 28 37 12 14 9 0 0 65 23 43
2014 PM-05 26 26 16 23 6 0 3 53 30 31
2011 PM 24 23 21 11 18 2 1 49 30 107
2011 PM-02 6 17 39 17 6 11 6 27 27 18
2011 PM-04 39 23 19 6 13 0 0 61 19 31
2011 PM-05 25 31 22 6 16 0 0 56 22 32
2011 PM-06 14 14 14 14 43 0 0 29 57 14

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 PM 36 30 19 9 6 0 0 66 15 129
2018 PM-02 52 33 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2018 PM-04 29 31 22 12 6 0 0 59 18 49
2018 PM-05 42 28 17 3 11 0 0 69 14 36
2018 PM-06 25 25 17 33 0 0 0 50 33 12
2017 PM 27 42 11 10 8 0 2 71 18 128
2017 PM-02 27 50 13 7 3 0 0 76 10 30
2017 PM-04 33 48 5 3 8 0 3 83 11 37
2017 PM-05 37 40 6 6 9 0 3 79 15 33
2017 PM-06 6 25 13 44 13 0 0 31 56 16
2014 PM 32 31 19 9 9 0 0 63 18 129
2014 PM-02 29 32 19 10 10 0 0 61 19 31
2014 PM-04 28 30 19 14 9 0 0 58 23 43
2014 PM-05 29 45 16 3 6 0 0 74 10 31
2011 PM 21 31 19 11 17 1 0 53 28 107
2011 PM-02 22 28 28 11 11 0 0 50 22 18
2011 PM-04 19 42 16 3 16 3 0 63 20 31
2011 PM-05 19 34 19 16 13 0 0 53 28 32
2011 PM-06 14 14 21 14 36 0 0 29 50 14
2008 PM 35 33 14 11 7 0 0 68 19 81
2008 PM-01 59 23 9 5 5 0 0 82 9 22
2008 PM-04 40 35 5 20 0 0 0 75 20 20
2008 PM-05 9 57 17 4 13 0 0 65 17 23

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 PM 28 29 43 129
2018 PM-02 43 19 38 21
2018 PM-04 24 24 51 49
2018 PM-05 28 36 36 36
2018 PM-06 8 50 42 12
2017 PM 44 21 35 127
2017 PM-02 47 17 37 30
2017 PM-04 39 25 36 36
2017 PM-05 40 27 33 33
2017 PM-06 69 18 13 16
2014 PM 44 17 39 127
2014 PM-02 39 23 39 31
2014 PM-04 39 9 51 43
2014 PM-05 48 16 35 31
2011 PM 45 12 43 107
2011 PM-02 28 6 67 18
2011 PM-04 48 13 39 31
2011 PM-05 38 16 47 32
2011 PM-06 64 14 21 14

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 PM 19 22 44 3 0 11 36
2018 PM-04 17 33 42 0 0 8 12
2018 PM-05 40 10 50 0 0 0 10
2017 PM 14 25 45 5 0 11 56
2017 PM-02 14 36 35 7 0 7 14
2017 PM-04 21 14 50 0 0 14 14
2017 PM-05 15 38 23 15 0 8 13
2017 PM-06 9 18 64 0 0 9 11
2014 PM 20 16 50 9 9999 5 56
2014 PM-02 25 25 33 17 9999 0 12
2014 PM-04 6 12 65 12 9999 6 17
2014 PM-05 33 20 40 7 9999 0 15
2011 PM 4 15 63 2 9999 17 48
2011 PM-04 0 13 73 0 9999 13 15
2011 PM-05 17 0 58 8 9999 17 12
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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 PM 45 40 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 129
2018 PM-02 48 33 5 5 10 0 0 81 14 21
2018 PM-04 43 41 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 49
2018 PM-05 42 39 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 36
2018 PM-06 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 PM 41 41 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 127
2017 PM-02 33 50 10 3 3 0 0 83 7 30
2017 PM-04 46 35 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 37
2017 PM-05 38 40 6 13 3 0 0 78 16 32
2017 PM-06 50 44 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2014 PM 40 29 15 9 5 1 0 70 15 129
2014 PM-02 52 26 16 0 3 3 0 80 3 31
2014 PM-04 37 35 9 14 5 0 0 72 19 43
2014 PM-05 23 26 26 19 6 0 0 48 26 31
2011 PM 28 41 9 7 13 1 0 70 21 107
2011 PM-02 28 56 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 18
2011 PM-04 32 32 6 13 16 0 0 65 29 31
2011 PM-05 13 44 16 9 16 3 0 58 26 32
2011 PM-06 36 43 0 7 14 0 0 79 21 14
2008 PM 51 32 11 2 4 0 0 83 6 81
2008 PM-01 59 27 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2008 PM-04 50 25 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2008 PM-05 43 43 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 23

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 PM 20 38 24 9 7 2 0 59 17 128
2018 PM-02 30 35 25 0 10 0 0 65 10 20
2018 PM-04 16 39 22 12 8 2 0 56 21 49
2018 PM-05 19 42 22 14 3 0 0 61 17 36
2018 PM-06 25 42 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 12
2017 PM 18 37 26 12 5 2 1 57 17 128
2017 PM-02 23 23 30 10 7 3 3 50 18 30
2017 PM-04 16 24 35 16 5 3 0 42 22 37
2017 PM-05 15 52 18 12 3 0 0 67 15 33
2017 PM-06 13 56 19 13 0 0 0 68 13 16
2014 PM 14 37 24 13 11 0 1 52 24 129
2014 PM-02 16 39 23 16 6 0 0 55 22 31
2014 PM-04 14 30 28 12 16 0 0 44 28 43
2014 PM-05 6 35 32 13 10 0 3 43 23 31
2011 PM 16 34 21 15 14 0 0 50 29 106
2011 PM-02 17 28 33 17 6 0 0 44 22 18
2011 PM-04 19 35 16 16 13 0 0 55 29 31
2011 PM-05 10 32 19 23 16 0 0 42 39 31
2011 PM-06 14 57 7 0 21 0 0 71 21 14

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 PM 13 29 35 13 9 0 2 22 43 129
2018 PM-02 19 19 33 14 14 0 0 29 38 21
2018 PM-04 12 35 31 10 10 0 2 21 48 49
2018 PM-05 11 33 36 11 6 0 3 17 46 36
2018 PM-06 25 17 33 17 8 0 0 25 42 12
2017 PM 10 33 35 14 6 0 2 20 44 127
2017 PM-02 14 21 38 17 10 0 0 27 35 29
2017 PM-04 14 38 30 11 8 0 0 19 51 37
2017 PM-05 9 33 40 15 3 0 0 18 42 33
2017 PM-06 0 44 31 25 0 0 0 25 44 16
2014 PM 20 39 28 8 2 0 2 10 61 128
2014 PM-02 13 39 35 6 6 0 0 13 52 31
2014 PM-04 28 40 28 5 0 0 0 5 67 43
2014 PM-05 27 37 27 3 0 0 7 4 68 30
2011 PM 32 32 21 9 4 2 0 13 65 107
2011 PM-02 33 28 11 17 6 6 0 24 65 18
2011 PM-04 45 29 10 6 6 3 0 13 77 31
2011 PM-05 25 41 31 0 3 0 0 3 66 32
2011 PM-06 36 36 21 7 0 0 0 7 71 14
2008 PM 21 32 23 12 7 0 4 21 55 81
2008 PM-01 18 9 41 9 9 0 14 21 32 22
2008 PM-04 10 50 20 20 0 0 0 20 60 20
2008 PM-05 22 35 22 13 9 0 0 22 57 23

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 PM 17 25 33 10 13 1 2 24 43 126
2018 PM-02 19 29 19 14 14 5 0 30 50 21
2018 PM-04 21 21 36 2 17 0 2 20 43 47
2018 PM-05 14 29 37 9 11 0 0 20 43 35
2018 PM-06 8 8 42 33 8 0 0 42 17 12
2017 PM 25 27 27 15 4 0 2 19 53 127
2017 PM-02 25 14 35 17 10 0 0 27 38 29
2017 PM-04 40 30 11 13 3 0 3 17 72 37
2017 PM-05 15 24 37 18 3 0 3 22 40 33
2017 PM-06 13 44 31 13 0 0 0 13 56 16
2014 PM 29 30 23 7 5 2 3 13 62 128
2014 PM-02 23 29 26 6 10 3 3 17 55 31
2014 PM-04 42 33 16 2 2 2 2 5 78 43
2014 PM-05 27 37 23 7 0 0 7 7 68 30
2011 PM 36 30 18 9 5 2 1 14 67 107
2011 PM-02 33 22 28 11 0 0 6 12 59 18
2011 PM-04 48 19 13 10 6 3 0 17 70 31
2011 PM-05 38 31 25 3 3 0 0 6 69 32
2011 PM-06 14 50 14 14 7 0 0 21 64 14
2008 PM 16 28 23 19 9 0 5 29 47 81
2008 PM-01 9 14 41 27 5 0 5 33 24 22
2008 PM-04 10 30 20 25 5 0 10 33 44 20
2008 PM-05 26 35 13 9 13 0 4 23 64 23

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 PM 19 34 26 12 7 0 3 19 54 129
2018 PM-02 10 33 29 10 19 0 0 29 43 21
2018 PM-04 18 31 27 14 6 0 4 21 51 49
2018 PM-05 28 31 31 8 0 0 3 9 60 36
2018 PM-06 17 67 8 8 0 0 0 8 83 12
2017 PM 25 28 27 13 3 1 2 17 55 127
2017 PM-02 14 21 34 17 10 0 3 29 36 29
2017 PM-04 33 30 21 11 3 3 0 14 64 37
2017 PM-05 24 30 30 15 0 0 0 15 55 33
2017 PM-06 25 50 13 13 0 0 0 13 75 16
2014 PM 37 27 20 9 3 1 3 12 67 128
2014 PM-02 23 27 23 20 3 3 0 24 52 30
2014 PM-04 39 30 14 7 7 0 2 14 71 43
2014 PM-05 48 26 19 0 0 0 6 0 79 31
2011 PM 28 22 29 10 6 0 5 17 53 107
2011 PM-02 17 11 28 28 6 0 11 38 31 18
2011 PM-04 32 16 29 3 13 0 6 17 52 31
2011 PM-05 28 31 34 6 0 0 0 6 59 32
2011 PM-06 29 29 36 0 0 0 7 0 62 14
2008 PM 18 26 30 11 11 1 3 23 45 80
2008 PM-01 5 27 32 18 14 0 5 33 33 22
2008 PM-04 30 15 35 5 10 5 0 16 47 20
2008 PM-05 23 18 32 14 9 0 5 24 43 22

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 PM 9 16 29 33 11 0 2 45 26 129
2018 PM-02 0 10 38 24 29 0 0 52 10 21
2018 PM-04 10 8 39 31 8 0 4 40 19 49
2018 PM-05 11 28 8 42 11 0 0 53 39 36
2018 PM-06 25 33 17 25 0 0 0 25 58 12
2017 PM 12 20 28 29 6 1 4 37 33 126
2017 PM-02 7 10 35 27 17 0 3 46 18 29
2017 PM-04 14 22 30 27 5 3 0 33 36 37
2017 PM-05 9 22 25 38 3 0 3 42 32 32
2017 PM-06 19 37 13 31 0 0 0 31 56 16
2014 PM 17 18 26 22 10 0 7 34 38 129
2014 PM-02 6 19 22 32 13 0 6 48 28 31
2014 PM-04 19 19 28 19 9 0 7 30 40 43
2014 PM-05 26 16 32 16 6 0 3 23 43 31
2011 PM 25 26 25 18 5 0 2 23 52 106
2011 PM-02 6 22 28 39 6 0 0 44 28 18
2011 PM-04 35 23 16 13 6 0 6 21 62 31
2011 PM-05 23 32 29 13 3 0 0 16 55 31
2011 PM-06 36 36 14 14 0 0 0 14 71 14
2008 PM 14 32 21 19 12 0 2 32 47 81
2008 PM-01 0 18 27 32 14 0 9 50 20 22
2008 PM-04 10 35 25 20 10 0 0 30 45 20
2008 PM-05 13 39 17 13 17 0 0 30 52 23

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 PM 24 29 29 5 6 2 5 12 56 129
2018 PM-02 24 29 24 10 14 0 0 24 52 21
2018 PM-04 18 29 35 2 6 0 10 9 52 49
2018 PM-05 31 28 28 8 6 0 0 14 58 36
2018 PM-06 42 25 33 0 0 0 0 0 67 12
2017 PM 28 19 32 9 6 0 6 16 50 127
2017 PM-02 14 24 41 10 3 0 7 15 41 29
2017 PM-04 32 14 30 11 8 0 5 20 49 37
2017 PM-05 24 9 43 9 9 0 6 19 35 33
2017 PM-06 32 43 13 6 6 0 0 13 75 16
2014 PM 27 27 21 13 8 0 3 22 56 128
2014 PM-02 23 26 29 10 10 0 3 20 50 31
2014 PM-04 33 29 21 12 5 0 0 17 62 42
2014 PM-05 29 29 19 16 3 0 3 20 60 31
2011 PM 30 30 19 8 10 0 3 19 62 107
2011 PM-02 39 17 11 22 11 0 0 33 56 18
2011 PM-04 26 35 13 3 16 0 6 21 66 31
2011 PM-05 25 31 31 9 3 0 0 13 56 32
2011 PM-06 43 29 21 0 0 0 7 0 77 14
2008 PM 26 20 26 10 12 2 4 24 49 81
2008 PM-01 9 27 32 18 9 5 0 29 38 22
2008 PM-04 30 15 15 10 10 5 15 25 56 20
2008 PM-05 22 17 39 4 17 0 0 22 39 23

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 PM 27 25 27 10 7 0 4 18 54 128
2018 PM-02 38 10 33 14 5 0 0 19 48 21
2018 PM-04 27 22 27 10 8 0 6 20 52 49
2018 PM-05 20 37 17 11 11 0 3 24 59 35
2018 PM-06 25 17 50 8 0 0 0 8 42 12
2017 PM 23 31 21 15 5 0 4 21 57 128
2017 PM-02 17 23 30 16 10 0 3 27 42 30
2017 PM-04 24 38 22 14 3 0 0 16 62 37
2017 PM-05 24 30 15 15 9 0 6 26 58 33
2017 PM-06 32 31 19 19 0 0 0 19 63 16
2014 PM 26 24 27 12 5 2 4 18 53 129
2014 PM-02 23 16 35 19 0 6 0 21 41 31
2014 PM-04 33 33 21 12 0 0 2 12 67 43
2014 PM-05 23 29 32 3 10 0 3 13 53 31
2011 PM 40 23 15 10 6 3 3 17 67 107
2011 PM-02 44 11 28 17 0 0 0 17 56 18
2011 PM-04 35 29 10 10 6 6 3 18 71 31
2011 PM-05 31 28 19 16 0 3 3 17 63 32
2011 PM-06 43 21 14 0 14 0 7 15 69 14
2008 PM 25 31 20 15 6 0 4 22 58 81
2008 PM-01 14 32 41 9 5 0 0 14 45 22
2008 PM-04 20 40 5 20 0 0 15 24 71 20
2008 PM-05 35 17 17 17 13 0 0 30 52 23

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 PM 14 24 35 19 7 0 2 26 39 129
2018 PM-02 19 24 24 19 14 0 0 33 43 21
2018 PM-04 14 29 27 18 8 0 4 28 45 49
2018 PM-05 11 25 44 17 3 0 0 19 36 36
2018 PM-06 17 8 50 17 8 0 0 25 25 12
2017 PM 18 29 27 17 3 1 5 22 50 126
2017 PM-02 25 7 29 25 4 3 7 32 36 28
2017 PM-04 14 38 24 19 3 0 3 22 53 37
2017 PM-05 15 37 27 12 3 0 6 16 55 33
2017 PM-06 13 37 32 19 0 0 0 19 50 16
2014 PM 28 26 26 12 5 0 3 18 56 129
2014 PM-02 16 16 42 16 6 0 3 23 33 31
2014 PM-04 35 33 21 5 5 0 2 9 69 43
2014 PM-05 32 32 23 6 3 0 3 10 67 31

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 PM 29 38 8 11 13 1 1 68 24 127
2018 PM-02 33 29 10 14 14 0 0 62 29 21
2018 PM-04 24 39 6 10 18 0 2 65 29 49
2018 PM-05 32 38 9 12 9 0 0 71 21 34
2018 PM-06 42 50 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2017 PM 35 22 9 14 17 1 2 58 32 127
2017 PM-02 43 13 10 10 24 0 0 56 34 30
2017 PM-04 24 24 8 19 22 3 0 50 42 37
2017 PM-05 34 24 15 15 9 0 3 60 25 33
2017 PM-06 44 25 6 13 13 0 0 69 25 16
2014 PM 32 28 13 17 9 1 0 60 27 129
2014 PM-02 32 19 16 23 6 3 0 53 30 31
2014 PM-04 26 30 12 21 12 0 0 56 33 43
2014 PM-05 29 32 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 31

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 PM 38 38 7 8 8 0 1 77 16 128
2018 PM-02 29 48 14 5 5 0 0 76 10 21
2018 PM-04 31 39 4 10 14 0 2 71 25 49
2018 PM-05 54 29 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 35
2018 PM-06 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2017 PM 30 36 12 15 7 0 0 66 22 128
2017 PM-02 43 27 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 30
2017 PM-04 22 35 16 22 5 0 0 57 27 37
2017 PM-05 34 39 9 12 6 0 0 73 18 33
2017 PM-06 6 56 6 19 13 0 0 62 32 16
2014 PM 28 43 17 7 5 0 0 71 12 129
2014 PM-02 32 42 13 10 3 0 0 74 13 31
2014 PM-04 19 49 16 9 7 0 0 67 16 43
2014 PM-05 29 39 23 6 3 0 0 68 10 31

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 PM 33 41 15 4 5 1 1 75 10 128
2018 PM-02 29 38 29 0 5 0 0 67 5 21
2018 PM-04 27 39 16 8 8 0 2 67 17 49
2018 PM-05 37 43 11 3 6 0 0 80 9 35
2018 PM-06 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 PM 29 41 15 5 5 5 0 74 11 128
2018 PM-02 19 43 10 10 14 5 0 65 25 21
2018 PM-04 31 41 12 6 4 6 0 76 11 49
2018 PM-05 31 42 19 3 3 3 0 74 6 36
2018 PM-06 42 50 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 PM 27 28 26 9 7 3 0 57 16 128
2017 PM-02 30 23 27 10 10 0 0 53 20 30
2017 PM-04 27 30 19 11 11 3 0 58 22 37
2017 PM-05 34 15 30 12 3 6 0 52 16 33
2017 PM-06 25 50 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 16
2014 PM 32 32 18 3 4 8 4 72 8 129
2014 PM-02 45 26 19 0 0 6 3 79 0 31
2014 PM-04 19 37 16 7 5 9 7 67 14 43
2014 PM-05 26 32 19 0 10 10 3 67 11 31

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 PM 25 49 10 5 7 5 0 77 12 129
2018 PM-02 19 48 14 0 14 5 0 70 15 21
2018 PM-04 27 45 10 4 8 6 0 76 13 49
2018 PM-05 25 56 8 6 3 3 0 83 9 36
2018 PM-06 42 50 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 PM 28 39 20 5 5 3 0 69 11 127
2017 PM-02 30 36 20 0 10 3 0 69 10 30
2017 PM-04 30 24 27 11 8 0 0 54 19 37
2017 PM-05 22 50 18 3 0 6 0 77 3 32
2017 PM-06 38 50 6 0 6 0 0 87 6 16
2014 PM 27 37 17 9 7 2 1 66 16 129
2014 PM-02 39 32 6 13 3 6 0 76 17 31
2014 PM-04 21 40 19 9 9 2 0 62 19 43
2014 PM-05 13 42 26 6 10 0 3 57 17 31
2011 PM 18 31 21 11 15 3 1 50 27 107
2011 PM-02 11 22 28 17 22 0 0 33 39 18
2011 PM-04 19 29 23 3 19 3 3 52 24 31
2011 PM-05 6 44 22 16 9 3 0 52 26 32
2011 PM-06 36 29 7 7 21 0 0 64 29 14

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 PM 34 47 7 5 7 0 0 80 13 128
2018 PM-02 29 48 5 5 14 0 0 76 19 21
2018 PM-04 33 45 8 6 8 0 0 78 14 49
2018 PM-05 40 49 3 3 6 0 0 89 9 35
2018 PM-06 33 58 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 PM 31 40 14 5 10 0 0 70 15 126
2017 PM-02 37 36 13 7 7 0 0 73 14 30
2017 PM-04 30 33 16 8 13 0 0 62 22 37
2017 PM-05 26 51 16 0 6 0 0 77 6 31
2017 PM-06 18 63 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16
2014 PM 29 37 15 9 8 0 1 67 17 129
2014 PM-02 48 35 10 0 6 0 0 84 6 31
2014 PM-04 21 30 21 21 7 0 0 51 28 43
2014 PM-05 16 45 16 6 13 0 3 63 20 31
2011 PM 20 34 23 8 14 1 0 54 23 107
2011 PM-02 17 33 17 22 11 0 0 50 33 18
2011 PM-04 26 29 23 3 16 3 0 57 20 31
2011 PM-05 13 41 31 3 13 0 0 53 16 32
2011 PM-06 21 29 14 14 21 0 0 50 36 14
2008 PM 30 51 14 5 1 0 0 80 6 81
2008 PM-01 41 36 18 0 5 0 0 77 5 22
2008 PM-04 35 45 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 20
2008 PM-05 30 57 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23

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 PM 16 35 12 13 15 5 5 57 30 128
2018 PM-02 10 33 19 5 14 10 10 53 24 21
2018 PM-04 14 31 8 14 22 6 4 50 41 49
2018 PM-05 29 34 14 17 6 0 0 63 23 35
2018 PM-06 8 67 0 8 8 0 8 82 18 12
2017 PM 20 32 15 13 20 0 1 52 33 127
2017 PM-02 30 30 17 3 17 0 3 62 21 30
2017 PM-04 13 32 19 16 19 0 0 46 35 37
2017 PM-05 24 37 12 12 15 0 0 61 27 33
2017 PM-06 6 25 12 32 25 0 0 31 57 16
2014 PM 24 18 25 16 11 3 3 45 29 129
2014 PM-02 29 16 19 19 6 6 3 50 29 31
2014 PM-04 16 21 30 12 14 2 5 40 28 43
2014 PM-05 19 19 29 16 13 3 0 40 30 31

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 PM 29 38 16 7 6 2 2 70 14 128
2018 PM-02 30 40 20 0 5 5 0 74 5 20
2018 PM-04 27 39 14 10 6 4 0 68 17 49
2018 PM-05 28 33 22 8 6 0 3 63 14 36
2018 PM-06 33 58 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 PM 33 38 11 10 7 1 0 71 17 127
2017 PM-02 27 40 17 6 7 3 0 69 13 30
2017 PM-04 33 22 14 17 14 0 0 55 31 36
2017 PM-05 30 45 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 33
2017 PM-06 44 50 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2014 PM 24 43 10 12 5 2 3 71 18 128
2014 PM-02 26 35 13 16 3 6 0 66 21 31
2014 PM-04 14 50 12 12 7 0 5 68 20 42
2014 PM-05 19 42 13 13 6 0 6 66 21 31
2011 PM 29 39 12 7 12 1 0 68 19 105
2011 PM-02 28 33 33 6 0 0 0 61 6 18
2011 PM-04 29 29 10 10 23 0 0 58 32 31
2011 PM-05 16 52 6 6 16 3 0 70 23 31
2011 PM-06 38 54 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2008 PM 37 32 15 6 5 5 0 73 12 81
2008 PM-01 27 45 18 5 0 5 0 76 5 22
2008 PM-04 35 25 15 10 15 0 0 60 25 20
2008 PM-05 39 39 4 0 4 13 0 90 5 23

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 PM 19 41 23 5 10 2 0 61 15 128
2018 PM-02 14 48 24 5 10 0 0 62 14 21
2018 PM-04 21 38 23 4 13 2 0 60 17 48
2018 PM-05 19 44 19 6 11 0 0 64 17 36
2018 PM-06 25 50 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12

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 PM 19 17 16 15 25 8 1 39 43 129
2018 PM-02 29 24 10 5 24 10 0 58 32 21
2018 PM-04 18 10 12 16 37 4 2 30 57 49
2018 PM-05 11 19 22 19 14 14 0 35 39 36
2018 PM-06 33 25 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12
2017 PM 14 19 18 13 30 5 2 35 46 128
2017 PM-02 20 17 27 3 30 3 0 38 35 30
2017 PM-04 19 13 11 16 32 3 5 35 53 37
2017 PM-05 6 15 21 21 30 6 0 23 55 33
2017 PM-06 13 37 12 6 32 0 0 50 38 16
2014 PM 10 23 16 16 27 7 2 36 47 128
2014 PM-02 10 23 13 19 16 16 3 40 44 31
2014 PM-04 2 21 18 16 37 5 0 24 56 43
2014 PM-05 13 19 13 16 32 3 3 34 52 31
2011 PM 5 8 19 21 36 7 5 15 64 107
2011 PM-02 6 6 22 33 22 6 6 13 63 18
2011 PM-04 3 6 23 16 39 6 6 11 63 31
2011 PM-05 6 9 9 31 34 6 3 17 72 32
2011 PM-06 0 14 21 7 50 7 0 15 62 14

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 48. 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
2018 PM 17 83 129
2018 PM-02 29 71 21
2018 PM-04 16 84 49
2018 PM-05 17 83 36

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 59 22

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 68 22

Question 49d. 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
2018 PM 0 22

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 0 22

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 0 22

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 36 22

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 64 22

Question 50c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 59 22

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 50 22

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 41 22

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 41 22

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 0 22

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 64 22

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 50 22

Question 51a. 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
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 77 22

Question 51b. 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
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 36 22

Question 51f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 0 22

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 32 22

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 23 22

Question 52h. 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
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 23 22

Question 52j. 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
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 23 22

Question 52l. 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
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 55 22

Question 52n. 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
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 50 22

Question 53. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 14 15 23 8 11 23 6 41 26 128
2018 PM-02 15 15 15 10 20 15 10 40 40 20
2018 PM-04 10 12 27 6 14 24 6 32 29 49
2018 PM-05 14 14 28 8 6 31 0 40 20 36
2018 PM-06 33 33 8 0 0 17 8 89 0 12
2017 PM 8 16 22 9 21 21 4 31 40 128
2017 PM-02 3 17 13 7 30 27 3 28 53 30
2017 PM-04 11 5 27 8 19 19 11 23 39 37
2017 PM-05 6 18 24 6 15 30 0 35 31 33
2017 PM-06 6 37 13 19 19 6 0 46 40 16
2014 PM 9 12 27 10 18 19 5 27 37 129
2014 PM-02 16 10 29 6 6 29 3 38 19 31
2014 PM-04 2 12 23 19 26 16 2 17 54 43
2014 PM-05 6 10 35 6 23 16 3 20 36 31

Question 54. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 PM 23 31 19 9 9 9 1 60 19 128
2018 PM-02 25 35 5 5 20 10 0 67 28 20
2018 PM-04 20 22 24 12 10 8 2 48 25 49
2018 PM-05 19 44 17 8 3 8 0 70 12 36
2018 PM-06 50 33 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2017 PM 19 28 18 13 13 9 1 51 29 127
2017 PM-02 27 23 13 7 24 6 0 53 32 30
2017 PM-04 19 20 22 8 14 14 3 47 27 36
2017 PM-05 12 40 15 24