2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Transport Canada by Question 90. What is your sexual orientation?

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 Heterosexual 36 41 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 2769
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 41 18 6 6 0 0 70 12 75
2018 Bisexual 29 47 17 2 4 0 0 77 6 55
2018 Other 32 32 17 14 5 0 0 64 19 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 40 12 11 9 0 0 68 20 630

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 Heterosexual 34 39 13 8 6 0 0 72 14 2774
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 33 17 5 10 0 0 68 15 75
2018 Bisexual 39 40 17 1 3 0 0 79 4 55
2018 Other 42 41 10 0 7 0 0 84 7 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 38 16 11 10 0 0 62 22 629

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 Heterosexual 51 35 9 3 2 0 0 86 4 2762
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 44 12 7 0 0 0 80 7 72
2018 Bisexual 39 45 12 1 3 0 0 84 5 54
2018 Other 51 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 35 9 6 3 0 0 82 8 624

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 Heterosexual 44 38 10 5 2 0 0 82 7 2779
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 48 14 6 2 0 0 79 8 75
2018 Bisexual 30 49 6 11 4 0 0 79 15 55
2018 Other 42 36 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 38 15 8 4 0 0 72 13 632

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 Heterosexual 41 32 15 6 5 0 0 74 12 2775
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 34 18 7 4 0 0 71 12 75
2018 Bisexual 44 39 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 55
2018 Other 28 43 12 17 0 0 0 72 17 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 29 20 10 8 1 0 62 18 632

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 Heterosexual 39 34 14 8 5 0 0 74 12 2769
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 36 20 7 5 0 0 68 11 75
2018 Bisexual 41 46 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 55
2018 Other 30 34 17 14 5 0 0 64 19 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 31 21 11 7 0 0 61 19 625

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 Heterosexual 36 27 17 10 6 3 1 66 17 2785
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 26 29 8 8 4 0 54 16 74
2018 Bisexual 31 32 18 9 9 2 0 64 18 55
2018 Other 25 43 11 12 9 0 0 68 21 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 24 20 15 10 3 1 53 26 632
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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 Heterosexual 50 29 9 5 4 2 0 81 9 2780
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 36 10 5 7 2 0 77 12 74
2018 Bisexual 42 30 16 10 3 0 0 72 12 55
2018 Other 28 39 19 4 5 5 0 71 9 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 27 15 8 6 4 1 70 14 630

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 Heterosexual 46 33 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 2770
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 33 16 8 8 2 0 67 16 74
2018 Bisexual 43 17 29 9 3 0 0 60 12 55
2018 Other 23 55 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 32 12 11 7 2 1 69 19 631

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 Heterosexual 52 27 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 2780
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 33 13 13 3 0 0 71 16 73
2018 Bisexual 42 29 16 8 4 0 0 71 12 55
2018 Other 26 17 38 13 6 0 0 44 18 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 30 12 8 8 1 0 72 16 630

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 Heterosexual 32 32 16 8 5 6 0 68 14 2788
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 29 11 11 8 4 0 70 19 75
2018 Bisexual 33 35 13 7 7 6 0 72 14 54
2018 Other 13 40 24 12 0 11 0 60 13 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 27 22 9 9 8 0 57 19 632

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 Heterosexual 28 33 18 11 8 2 0 62 20 2779
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 24 19 6 12 1 0 63 18 75
2018 Bisexual 34 28 17 18 3 0 0 62 21 54
2018 Other 23 29 19 21 8 0 0 52 29 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 25 24 14 13 3 0 48 27 632

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 Heterosexual 19 31 21 15 8 5 0 53 25 2778
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 29 21 11 7 3 0 60 18 75
2018 Bisexual 21 28 30 12 8 1 0 50 20 54
2018 Other 15 31 19 9 20 6 0 49 31 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 23 23 17 14 5 0 42 33 633

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 Heterosexual 17 33 19 17 10 3 0 52 28 2781
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 44 13 12 10 0 0 64 22 74
2018 Bisexual 20 28 12 33 5 1 0 49 39 54
2018 Other 26 36 10 15 13 0 0 62 28 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 25 18 24 16 3 0 40 41 634
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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 Heterosexual 31 36 17 9 7 0 0 67 16 2787
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 26 14 7 15 0 0 64 22 75
2018 Bisexual 28 38 15 10 6 0 3 68 17 54
2018 Other 28 36 10 21 5 0 0 64 26 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 33 19 13 10 0 1 57 24 630

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 Heterosexual 29 40 15 10 5 0 0 69 15 2785
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 35 10 11 9 0 0 70 20 74
2018 Bisexual 24 41 12 20 3 0 0 65 22 55
2018 Other 9 55 23 13 0 0 0 64 13 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 37 16 14 10 0 0 60 24 631

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 Heterosexual 14 23 21 14 11 15 3 44 31 2770
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 14 18 18 10 22 6 36 39 74
2018 Bisexual 23 20 19 14 12 10 1 49 30 53
2018 Other 0 32 24 0 18 26 0 44 24 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 17 24 15 15 16 3 34 37 632

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 Heterosexual 43 33 11 7 4 0 0 77 11 2782
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 43 11 10 4 0 2 75 14 74
2018 Bisexual 38 32 20 9 1 0 0 70 11 55
2018 Other 14 50 22 6 8 0 0 64 14 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 35 14 8 7 1 0 70 15 631

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 Heterosexual 29 36 14 8 4 4 5 72 13 724
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 31 32 0 7 0 0 60 7 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 30 23 10 5 5 6 58 17 122

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 Heterosexual 24 43 10 15 8 0 0 67 23 2790
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 37 15 12 13 0 0 61 25 75
2018 Bisexual 19 43 13 13 7 2 2 65 21 55
2018 Other 8 43 25 5 20 0 0 51 24 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 38 9 20 12 0 0 58 32 630

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 Heterosexual 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 2775
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 34 15 3 5 0 0 76 9 75
2018 Bisexual 31 42 20 5 1 0 0 74 6 55
2018 Other 41 38 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 40 13 8 5 0 0 75 13 630

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 Heterosexual 49 38 6 5 3 0 0 87 7 2763
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 44 5 9 3 0 0 82 12 75
2018 Bisexual 36 50 7 2 5 0 0 86 6 55
2018 Other 32 52 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 40 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 625

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 Heterosexual 23 33 17 14 10 3 0 58 24 2783
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 35 19 15 7 3 0 58 22 75
2018 Bisexual 24 41 21 6 7 1 0 66 13 54
2018 Other 29 38 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 26 20 18 15 4 0 44 35 633

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 Heterosexual 22 32 16 13 13 3 2 56 27 2780
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 28 13 15 18 4 2 52 35 75
2018 Bisexual 22 38 19 11 10 0 0 59 22 54
2018 Other 30 21 16 12 14 0 6 55 28 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 20 21 15 23 3 2 38 40 630

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 Heterosexual 33 39 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 2766
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 35 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 74
2018 Bisexual 43 31 17 8 2 0 0 74 9 55
2018 Other 22 42 29 0 7 0 0 64 7 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 36 16 11 10 0 0 63 21 629

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 Heterosexual 36 34 15 8 6 0 0 70 14 2768
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 34 11 8 4 0 1 76 12 75
2018 Bisexual 41 35 14 8 1 0 0 77 9 54
2018 Other 23 41 24 12 0 0 0 64 12 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 33 17 11 9 0 0 62 20 628

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 Heterosexual 34 37 14 9 5 0 0 71 15 2774
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 37 13 7 6 0 0 75 12 75
2018 Bisexual 26 41 17 13 1 0 1 69 15 55
2018 Other 26 36 20 7 4 8 0 68 11 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 30 19 13 10 0 0 58 23 627

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 Heterosexual 23 39 21 9 5 3 0 64 14 2785
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 34 26 10 6 3 0 57 16 75
2018 Bisexual 25 44 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 54
2018 Other 18 31 22 13 10 0 6 51 25 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 31 28 12 8 3 0 50 21 629

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 Heterosexual 50 33 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 2784
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 33 14 9 3 0 0 73 13 75
2018 Bisexual 56 31 3 9 0 0 0 87 9 55
2018 Other 55 20 18 7 0 0 0 76 7 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 33 10 9 7 0 0 74 16 627

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 Heterosexual 34 34 17 8 5 0 0 69 14 2790
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 27 29 6 4 0 0 60 10 73
2018 Bisexual 42 30 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 55
2018 Other 41 41 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 31 23 9 7 0 0 60 16 634

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 Heterosexual 26 40 35 2786
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 30 38 75
2018 Bisexual 38 35 26 55
2018 Other 34 22 44 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 31 42 634

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 Heterosexual 16 30 31 7 8 7 726
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 20 51 7 9 4 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 18 38 7 8 14 168
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Workplace

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 Heterosexual 42 43 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 2782
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 43 6 5 5 0 0 84 10 75
2018 Bisexual 48 32 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 55
2018 Other 24 55 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 41 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 632

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 Heterosexual 23 43 17 11 4 2 0 67 15 2786
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 50 18 3 5 0 0 74 7 75
2018 Bisexual 31 33 26 10 0 0 0 64 10 54
2018 Other 12 42 16 13 9 8 0 59 24 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 38 24 13 5 2 0 57 18 633

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 Heterosexual 9 25 38 19 7 1 1 26 35 2778
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 21 32 18 7 2 2 25 42 73
2018 Bisexual 13 23 33 20 9 2 0 30 37 55
2018 Other 9 23 43 14 8 0 5 22 33 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 27 34 19 4 1 1 23 42 635

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 Heterosexual 10 20 29 25 13 2 1 39 31 2774
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 13 31 23 13 2 2 39 29 74
2018 Bisexual 12 21 15 31 20 0 2 51 33 55
2018 Other 20 22 0 28 15 10 5 51 49 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 20 29 24 9 3 2 35 35 631

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 Heterosexual 15 27 32 16 7 1 2 24 43 2775
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 24 31 18 7 2 1 26 43 74
2018 Bisexual 17 25 30 15 10 3 0 26 44 55
2018 Other 20 17 46 13 0 0 5 14 38 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 23 31 17 5 2 1 23 45 629

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 Heterosexual 7 16 34 29 12 1 1 42 23 2775
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 14 30 29 13 2 1 43 25 74
2018 Bisexual 7 14 29 33 15 0 3 49 21 54
2018 Other 10 18 20 33 8 6 5 47 31 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 16 34 27 10 1 1 38 28 632

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 Heterosexual 15 21 31 20 10 2 2 31 37 2779
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 19 29 23 8 4 2 34 35 74
2018 Bisexual 11 23 27 20 14 1 4 36 35 54
2018 Other 9 28 38 0 15 0 9 17 41 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 25 25 19 7 3 2 27 46 630

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 Heterosexual 10 18 27 25 15 3 3 42 30 2762
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 20 22 22 10 2 2 34 43 74
2018 Bisexual 12 20 27 21 14 4 2 37 34 54
2018 Other 10 22 14 18 13 18 5 40 42 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 19 29 23 12 3 3 37 32 633

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 Heterosexual 16 25 32 16 7 2 2 24 42 2785
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 30 28 12 5 4 3 19 51 74
2018 Bisexual 13 27 31 15 10 4 0 26 42 55
2018 Other 22 14 10 33 0 15 5 41 46 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 26 28 14 7 2 2 22 49 633

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 Heterosexual 47 30 8 9 6 0 0 77 15 2769
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 23 8 9 9 0 0 75 17 75
2018 Bisexual 46 35 11 4 4 0 0 81 8 53
2018 Other 53 19 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 30 10 14 9 1 0 66 23 628

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 Heterosexual 51 33 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 2773
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 33 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 75
2018 Bisexual 52 35 6 4 3 0 0 88 6 54
2018 Other 25 50 21 4 0 0 0 75 4 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 32 13 9 3 0 0 75 12 631

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 Heterosexual 42 39 11 4 2 1 0 83 7 2777
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 37 18 5 1 0 0 76 7 75
2018 Bisexual 53 38 7 2 0 0 0 90 2 54
2018 Other 51 30 9 5 0 6 0 85 5 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 38 17 6 4 1 0 72 11 631

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 Heterosexual 41 35 14 3 2 5 0 80 5 2778
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 42 13 12 4 1 0 71 16 75
2018 Bisexual 26 46 15 8 0 5 0 76 8 55
2018 Other 24 44 9 10 5 0 8 73 17 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 31 23 5 3 5 0 67 9 632

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 Heterosexual 43 37 11 4 2 2 0 82 6 2780
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 42 17 2 7 0 0 74 9 74
2018 Bisexual 38 44 14 5 0 0 0 82 5 55
2018 Other 29 36 26 5 5 0 0 65 10 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 37 20 7 3 3 0 70 10 633

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 Heterosexual 50 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 2767
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 35 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 74
2018 Bisexual 53 38 7 0 2 0 0 91 2 55
2018 Other 52 33 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 39 14 5 4 1 0 77 9 630

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 Heterosexual 26 32 18 9 7 6 4 64 17 2777
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 24 20 11 5 8 1 60 18 75
2018 Bisexual 27 30 17 11 4 9 2 64 17 54
2018 Other 24 32 22 11 5 5 0 59 18 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 30 24 11 9 5 3 52 22 629

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 Heterosexual 32 39 14 8 4 2 1 73 12 2785
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 38 7 12 4 4 1 76 17 75
2018 Bisexual 32 33 17 11 3 2 2 68 15 54
2018 Other 29 34 5 14 12 0 6 67 27 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 35 18 10 7 3 1 64 17 634

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 Heterosexual 30 39 20 7 3 2 0 70 10 2779
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 43 14 10 3 2 0 73 13 75
2018 Bisexual 30 39 17 8 2 4 0 72 10 54
2018 Other 30 38 25 0 7 0 0 68 7 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 35 27 9 6 2 0 57 15 629

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 Heterosexual 20 26 21 11 10 11 2 52 24 2782
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 21 22 10 17 12 1 44 30 75
2018 Bisexual 21 17 27 13 13 7 2 41 29 53
2018 Other 30 8 25 16 5 11 6 45 25 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 23 22 14 15 8 2 43 33 631

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 Heterosexual 13 87 2793
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 81 75
2018 Bisexual 15 85 55
2018 Other 27 73 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 81 632

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 54 355
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 125

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 56 355
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 125

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 355
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 125

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 Gay or lesbian 0 14

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 355
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 125

Question 49f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 355
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 125

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 355
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 125

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 353
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 125

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 353
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 125

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 50 353
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 51 125

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 42 353
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 125

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 35 353
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 125

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 54 353
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 125

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 353
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 125

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 353
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 14

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 353
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 125

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 353
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 125

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 353
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 125

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 353
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 125

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 353
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 125

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 Heterosexual 57 354
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 125

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 Heterosexual 25 354
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 125

Question 51c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 354
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 125

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 354
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 125

Question 51e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 354
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 125

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 Heterosexual 7 354
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 125

Question 51g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 354
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 125

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 354
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 125

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 354
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 125

Question 52a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 327
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 120

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 327
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 120

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 327
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 120

Question 52d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 327
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 120

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 327
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 120

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 327
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 120

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 Heterosexual 14 327
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 120

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 Heterosexual 8 327
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 120

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 327
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 120

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 Heterosexual 28 327
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 120

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 327
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 120

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 Heterosexual 41 327
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 120

Question 52m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 120

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 Heterosexual 52 327
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 120

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 327
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 13

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 327
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 120

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 Heterosexual 18 19 22 6 6 25 6 52 17 2779
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 24 13 11 6 23 8 56 24 75
2018 Bisexual 20 11 35 6 3 21 3 42 12 55
2018 Other 0 23 35 12 0 22 8 33 17 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 15 26 8 10 25 5 38 25 633

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 Heterosexual 31 33 17 6 4 9 1 70 11 2775
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 26 21 4 4 11 0 68 9 75
2018 Bisexual 36 17 26 11 1 9 0 58 14 55
2018 Other 11 65 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 26 24 8 8 9 1 55 18 636

Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under 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 55. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 2782
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 90 75
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 90 634

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 38 156
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 59

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 76 156
2018 Prefer not to answer 74 59

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 156

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 156

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 156

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 156

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 156
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 59

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 156
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 59

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 156

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 156

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 156
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 59

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 156
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 59

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 156
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 59

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 156
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 59

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 156

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 59

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 27 156
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 59

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 39 156
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 59

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 156
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 59

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 156

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 156
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 59

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 156

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 156

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 156
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 59

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 156
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 59

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 156
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 59

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 138

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 138

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 54

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 138

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 4 138

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 138
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 54

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 138

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 138

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 138
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 54

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 138

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 37 138
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 54

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 61 138
2018 Prefer not to answer 66 54

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 138

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 138
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 54

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination 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 Heterosexual 19 17 25 2 3 28 6 55 8 2785
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 22 17 4 6 25 6 61 15 75
2018 Bisexual 19 21 27 7 0 22 3 54 10 55
2018 Other 5 18 14 14 0 27 23 45 28 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 14 27 5 5 30 6 42 16 627

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

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 Heterosexual 32 30 20 3 3 12 1 71 7 2781
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 33 15 8 4 11 2 69 14 74
2018 Bisexual 24 29 29 6 0 10 2 61 6 55
2018 Other 11 34 18 10 0 13 14 62 13 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 25 25 7 5 13 2 57 14 629
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 59 24 8 3 4 1 0 84 7 2777
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 34 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 74
2018 Bisexual 53 26 9 10 1 0 0 79 11 55
2018 Other 44 42 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 27 12 6 5 2 0 76 11 628

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 40 19 8 4 4 0 67 12 2778
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 37 22 9 9 5 0 58 20 74
2018 Bisexual 17 44 24 8 2 4 0 64 11 54
2018 Other 15 55 8 12 10 0 0 70 21 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 34 25 11 5 3 1 57 17 635

Question 66. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
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 Heterosexual 25 37 18 10 6 2 0 64 17 2787
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 35 24 20 6 5 0 47 28 74
2018 Bisexual 25 39 22 9 5 0 0 64 14 54
2018 Other 11 45 38 6 0 0 0 56 6 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 36 21 14 11 2 1 53 25 633

Work-related stress

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 22 25 22 14 16 0 1 48 29 2785
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 21 22 14 21 0 1 43 35 73
2018 Bisexual 18 24 26 19 12 2 0 43 31 55
2018 Other 5 26 45 0 9 0 15 37 11 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 22 22 15 23 0 2 39 38 631

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 16 28 28 16 11 0 1 45 26 2785
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 28 29 17 13 0 0 41 30 74
2018 Bisexual 21 33 17 23 5 0 0 55 28 55
2018 Other 30 17 20 21 8 0 4 48 31 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 26 29 18 13 0 1 40 31 635

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 23 32 25 11 7 0 1 56 18 2779
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 39 18 17 8 0 0 57 25 75
2018 Bisexual 30 29 22 12 6 0 0 60 18 54
2018 Other 24 16 37 0 9 0 15 46 10 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 27 25 15 12 0 2 48 27 628

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 20 28 24 15 12 0 1 49 27 2781
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 24 22 23 13 2 0 41 37 75
2018 Bisexual 26 17 23 28 5 0 0 43 34 55
2018 Other 16 46 0 18 15 0 5 65 35 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 22 23 20 16 1 2 40 37 628

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 47 27 14 5 3 0 5 77 8 2773
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 22 15 11 2 0 8 68 15 74
2018 Bisexual 55 25 7 6 3 3 2 83 9 55
2018 Other 37 30 14 0 0 0 18 82 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 28 14 7 4 1 6 73 12 631

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 30 20 10 6 0 1 64 16 2784
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 30 26 8 8 0 0 58 17 74
2018 Bisexual 42 28 20 6 5 0 0 70 10 55
2018 Other 21 33 29 12 0 0 5 57 13 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 28 23 10 11 0 1 55 21 634

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 37 22 9 4 1 1 64 14 2781
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 30 27 9 7 0 2 56 17 75
2018 Bisexual 26 40 22 7 4 0 0 66 11 55
2018 Other 17 34 38 5 0 0 5 54 6 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 34 25 11 7 1 2 55 19 631

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 34 25 13 6 1 1 56 19 2784
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 27 22 24 10 0 0 44 34 75
2018 Bisexual 27 28 19 19 6 0 0 55 26 55
2018 Other 8 31 42 9 0 0 10 43 10 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 32 24 16 9 1 2 49 27 632

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 24 34 22 12 6 0 1 60 19 2773
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 30 18 18 14 0 0 50 32 75
2018 Bisexual 15 33 26 16 10 0 0 48 26 55
2018 Other 15 24 44 5 3 0 9 43 9 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 31 23 16 9 1 1 51 25 633

Question 62j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 25 32 24 12 6 0 1 57 19 2774
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 24 26 18 8 0 0 48 26 74
2018 Bisexual 35 16 25 14 10 0 0 51 24 55
2018 Other 16 24 36 10 4 0 10 44 16 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 29 23 13 9 0 2 54 23 627

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 53 27 12 4 3 0 2 81 7 2760
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 15 14 9 4 0 2 72 13 74
2018 Bisexual 53 17 23 6 2 0 0 70 7 54
2018 Other 32 24 28 7 0 0 10 61 7 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 23 12 6 5 0 4 75 12 633

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 69 16 6 2 2 1 4 90 4 2771
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 10 13 1 7 0 5 78 8 75
2018 Bisexual 70 14 8 3 0 0 5 88 3 54
2018 Other 41 19 7 9 0 8 18 79 12 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 16 7 4 3 2 6 85 8 630

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 72 14 5 3 3 1 2 88 6 2773
2018 Gay or lesbian 65 16 11 4 4 0 0 82 8 75
2018 Bisexual 67 8 13 1 7 2 2 77 9 54
2018 Other 27 30 7 16 0 8 12 71 19 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 55 19 9 5 4 2 6 80 10 632

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 56 26 10 4 3 0 1 83 7 2786
2018 Gay or lesbian 56 22 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 75
2018 Bisexual 52 29 10 3 6 0 0 81 9 55
2018 Other 34 26 13 3 10 5 9 70 15 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 30 14 4 4 1 1 77 8 633

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 58 21 10 5 4 0 1 80 10 2776
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 19 11 10 7 0 1 72 17 75
2018 Bisexual 56 13 22 2 7 0 0 69 9 55
2018 Other 43 24 5 13 5 5 5 74 20 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 21 15 7 5 0 2 72 13 629

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 12 6 2 1 0 27 88 4 2767
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 8 6 1 1 0 31 87 4 75
2018 Bisexual 69 5 3 3 6 0 16 87 10 54
2018 Other 37 6 0 0 0 6 52 100 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 11 6 2 1 0 31 87 4 625

Question 62q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 62 22 8 2 1 0 5 88 3 2773
2018 Gay or lesbian 59 12 10 7 5 1 5 77 12 74
2018 Bisexual 59 18 12 3 2 0 5 82 6 55
2018 Other 57 23 0 0 0 5 15 100 0 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 24 11 3 3 0 6 83 6 629

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 70 16 5 2 2 0 3 89 5 2780
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 23 13 3 7 0 1 76 11 75
2018 Bisexual 63 17 7 6 5 0 2 81 11 55
2018 Other 60 14 11 0 5 0 10 82 6 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 66 14 7 4 4 1 4 85 8 633

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 49 31 12 4 2 0 2 81 6 2775
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 32 16 5 4 0 3 74 10 75
2018 Bisexual 36 29 26 4 5 0 0 65 9 55
2018 Other 44 33 7 6 0 0 9 86 7 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 33 12 3 3 0 4 81 6 632

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 35 36 11 4 0 0 49 15 2792
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 24 46 15 3 0 0 36 18 74
2018 Bisexual 10 38 32 19 1 0 0 48 20 55
2018 Other 8 27 48 3 5 0 9 38 9 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 29 39 14 6 0 0 40 20 634

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 17 38 25 12 0 0 37 25 2770
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 24 37 15 15 0 0 31 32 74
2018 Bisexual 4 23 32 29 11 0 0 40 28 55
2018 Other 11 8 64 0 0 0 17 0 23 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 22 38 19 9 0 0 28 34 628
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 26 20 11 10 2 1 31 69 2787
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 17 23 8 11 4 0 38 62 74
2018 Bisexual 21 23 26 15 7 7 0 22 78 55
2018 Other 12 36 17 10 3 12 9 15 85 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 25 19 12 15 3 2 26 74 635

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 15 1895
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 46
2018 Bisexual 29 40
2018 Other 9 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 453

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 1895
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 46
2018 Bisexual 31 40
2018 Other 50 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 453

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 18 1895
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 46
2018 Bisexual 23 40
2018 Other 58 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 453

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 60 1895
2018 Gay or lesbian 61 46
2018 Bisexual 50 40
2018 Other 39 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 453

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 1895
2018 Gay or lesbian 2 46
2018 Bisexual 4 40
2018 Other 0 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 453

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 31 1895
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 46
2018 Bisexual 22 40
2018 Other 21 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 453

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 1896
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 46
2018 Bisexual 26 40
2018 Other 27 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 453

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 44 15 9 4 15 1802
2018 Gay or lesbian 5 31 17 19 9 19 44
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 39 18 11 4 18 417

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 26 74 1888
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 75 45
2018 Bisexual 33 67 40
2018 Other 40 60 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 74 448

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 44 16 13 9 9 1 7 65 20 2785
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 12 13 19 11 3 9 50 35 75
2018 Bisexual 37 21 17 5 11 0 9 64 17 54
2018 Other 25 12 13 13 15 13 10 47 37 18
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 15 16 9 15 2 9 55 27 631

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 71. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

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 Heterosexual 8 17 18 19 29 2 8 27 53 1888
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 16 11 13 42 6 2 27 60 46
2018 Bisexual 3 28 16 7 36 0 11 35 48 40
2018 Other 19 11 0 17 45 8 0 32 68 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 14 20 20 31 2 7 22 56 452

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
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 Heterosexual 4 11 16 17 40 2 10 17 65 1886
2018 Gay or lesbian 2 4 16 21 49 2 6 7 76 46
2018 Bisexual 0 17 15 11 47 2 7 18 65 40
2018 Other 8 11 8 11 45 8 9 23 67 11
2018 Prefer not to answer 3 8 17 18 45 2 6 12 69 450
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