2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Global Affairs 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 38 42 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 2836
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 43 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 154
2018 Bisexual 44 28 13 11 5 0 0 72 15 55
2018 Other 35 28 22 7 8 0 0 63 15 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 49 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 490

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 30 40 13 10 7 0 0 71 16 2845
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 44 13 9 3 0 0 75 12 155
2018 Bisexual 34 36 14 7 7 2 0 71 14 55
2018 Other 29 35 8 17 11 0 0 64 28 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 38 14 17 8 0 0 60 25 491

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 37 8 3 2 0 0 88 4 2820
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 38 8 3 1 0 0 88 3 150
2018 Bisexual 47 34 11 7 1 0 0 81 8 54
2018 Other 48 23 16 5 8 0 0 71 13 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 36 10 4 2 0 0 84 5 488

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 43 41 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 2849
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 39 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 152
2018 Bisexual 45 28 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 55
2018 Other 59 16 11 5 8 0 0 75 13 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 38 41 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 490

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 28 32 21 12 6 1 0 61 18 2841
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 32 20 12 6 0 0 63 17 154
2018 Bisexual 15 40 29 11 5 0 0 55 16 55
2018 Other 24 16 29 0 25 5 0 43 27 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 30 26 16 8 1 0 50 24 493

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 27 35 19 12 6 0 0 63 18 2827
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 32 24 11 4 0 0 61 15 154
2018 Bisexual 22 45 17 13 4 0 0 67 16 55
2018 Other 17 19 33 0 30 0 0 36 30 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 31 25 17 6 0 0 52 23 493

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 37 29 16 9 7 2 1 68 16 2850
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 25 19 6 6 3 1 68 13 153
2018 Bisexual 25 26 25 13 7 2 2 54 20 55
2018 Other 34 17 7 23 13 5 0 55 38 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 26 24 13 7 2 1 54 21 495
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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 44 30 12 6 5 2 1 76 12 2829
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 39 10 5 3 3 1 81 8 153
2018 Bisexual 34 35 13 8 7 0 3 72 15 55
2018 Other 36 36 14 7 0 8 0 78 7 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 32 15 10 5 3 0 69 16 489

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 42 33 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 2822
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 38 11 6 4 1 0 78 10 152
2018 Bisexual 31 43 9 8 8 0 0 75 16 55
2018 Other 37 37 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 34 14 13 5 1 1 67 19 490

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 44 30 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 2837
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 31 15 7 4 1 1 74 11 155
2018 Bisexual 45 22 16 10 7 0 0 67 17 55
2018 Other 48 39 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 30 13 13 7 1 0 67 20 488

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 27 35 17 10 5 6 0 66 16 2858
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 32 19 8 2 6 0 68 11 155
2018 Bisexual 26 32 11 15 4 13 0 66 21 55
2018 Other 27 17 6 12 11 27 0 61 31 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 34 19 11 7 6 1 59 20 496

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 24 34 19 13 8 2 0 59 22 2855
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 40 16 14 6 1 0 63 20 154
2018 Bisexual 21 32 23 11 7 5 0 56 20 55
2018 Other 22 29 0 19 17 13 0 58 42 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 28 22 15 11 2 0 50 27 495

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 15 29 23 19 10 4 0 46 30 2850
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 33 23 17 10 4 0 48 28 153
2018 Bisexual 16 24 18 23 14 5 0 42 39 55
2018 Other 11 27 6 12 23 22 0 49 43 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 25 22 23 12 4 0 41 36 494

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 13 31 20 22 12 2 0 45 35 2857
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 30 24 16 13 1 0 46 30 155
2018 Bisexual 9 28 23 23 16 1 0 37 39 55
2018 Other 5 17 11 16 30 20 0 28 59 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 29 22 22 14 3 0 40 37 496
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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 25 38 16 11 8 0 0 64 20 2854
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 42 15 11 5 0 0 69 16 154
2018 Bisexual 30 32 15 14 9 0 0 63 23 55
2018 Other 34 31 5 18 12 0 0 65 30 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 35 15 17 12 0 1 55 29 491

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 28 43 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 2852
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 44 20 10 3 0 0 67 13 153
2018 Bisexual 29 37 14 14 7 0 0 66 21 55
2018 Other 19 45 20 6 11 0 0 63 17 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 41 15 13 7 0 0 65 20 495

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 13 24 18 17 11 13 4 44 33 2841
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 26 23 17 12 9 4 41 33 155
2018 Bisexual 12 10 19 24 16 13 7 27 50 55
2018 Other 5 17 13 19 35 12 0 25 61 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 23 22 16 11 13 3 42 32 487

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 34 36 12 10 6 1 1 72 16 2836
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 43 13 8 4 0 1 75 12 155
2018 Bisexual 28 41 13 12 5 0 0 70 18 54
2018 Other 30 35 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 36 13 16 6 1 1 64 22 490

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 20 37 17 11 4 3 8 63 17 1099
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 41 17 11 3 6 7 65 16 71
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 26 17 15 4 5 10 57 22 166

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 23 46 12 14 5 0 0 69 19 2858
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 46 16 14 5 0 1 64 19 154
2018 Bisexual 19 46 10 19 5 0 0 66 24 55
2018 Other 11 42 17 30 0 0 0 53 30 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 40 13 17 10 0 1 60 27 495

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 49 38 7 4 3 0 0 87 7 2844
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 38 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 154
2018 Bisexual 49 26 9 12 4 0 0 75 16 55
2018 Other 46 25 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 36 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 492

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 50 36 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 2830
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 46 5 4 1 0 0 89 5 150
2018 Bisexual 51 28 7 12 2 0 0 79 14 55
2018 Other 59 23 8 5 5 0 0 82 10 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 37 8 5 2 0 0 86 7 490

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 13 27 17 20 21 2 0 41 42 2845
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 31 13 20 25 1 0 41 46 154
2018 Bisexual 3 37 20 16 22 2 0 41 39 55
2018 Other 0 35 19 17 28 0 0 35 46 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 24 18 22 25 1 0 33 48 497

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 13 22 15 19 29 1 2 36 49 2847
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 20 12 20 32 1 2 34 54 155
2018 Bisexual 7 25 14 19 29 2 4 34 51 55
2018 Other 5 12 17 5 53 7 0 18 63 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 20 13 21 35 1 2 29 58 494

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 30 42 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 2829
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 41 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 155
2018 Bisexual 32 35 14 18 2 0 0 66 19 55
2018 Other 28 34 0 33 5 0 0 62 38 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 39 13 15 8 0 0 63 24 491

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 34 37 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 2837
2018 Gay or lesbian 35 38 15 5 6 1 0 74 11 153
2018 Bisexual 35 31 17 15 2 0 0 67 16 55
2018 Other 41 16 6 26 11 0 0 57 37 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 35 16 11 9 0 0 64 20 488

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 30 40 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 2840
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 43 12 9 4 0 0 74 13 153
2018 Bisexual 39 26 18 9 9 0 0 65 18 55
2018 Other 35 22 8 19 17 0 0 56 36 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 39 15 15 8 0 0 63 23 489

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 15 35 27 13 6 3 0 52 20 2850
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 43 27 11 2 4 0 58 14 155
2018 Bisexual 6 37 30 15 9 3 0 44 25 55
2018 Other 5 34 25 29 0 7 0 42 31 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 32 33 15 7 4 1 43 23 495

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 37 34 11 11 6 0 1 72 17 2851
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 39 12 9 5 0 1 73 15 154
2018 Bisexual 31 35 11 17 5 0 0 66 22 55
2018 Other 36 30 10 12 12 0 0 66 24 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 34 16 14 8 0 0 61 22 493

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 27 29 19 14 10 0 0 56 24 2853
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 30 20 15 9 0 0 56 24 155
2018 Bisexual 28 28 17 13 13 0 0 57 26 55
2018 Other 19 21 17 29 6 0 7 43 39 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 33 19 13 10 0 0 58 23 496

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 38 34 28 2863
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 36 19 155
2018 Bisexual 42 27 32 55
2018 Other 35 41 24 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 29 35 494

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 8 52 20 5 8 6 1075
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 53 21 6 9 4 69
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 42 30 7 6 7 179
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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 45 42 7 4 2 0 0 87 5 2851
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 37 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 155
2018 Bisexual 57 29 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 55
2018 Other 48 35 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 38 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 492

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 18 47 18 12 4 1 0 65 16 2846
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 49 22 11 2 1 0 65 13 155
2018 Bisexual 18 46 23 9 3 0 0 64 12 55
2018 Other 11 52 11 7 18 0 0 63 26 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 45 22 11 6 0 0 61 17 495

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 10 27 38 19 5 1 1 24 37 2849
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 25 38 18 5 1 1 23 38 154
2018 Bisexual 10 27 28 23 6 2 4 31 39 55
2018 Other 11 30 25 16 17 0 0 33 42 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 29 38 16 4 0 1 20 41 487

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 23 32 24 8 2 2 33 34 2839
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 23 30 22 11 1 1 34 36 154
2018 Bisexual 9 16 29 34 10 2 0 45 25 55
2018 Other 11 12 18 42 17 0 0 59 23 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 22 36 17 6 2 2 24 39 489

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 22 27 29 14 5 1 2 20 50 2837
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 35 25 10 5 0 2 15 60 155
2018 Bisexual 19 32 26 9 6 4 5 16 55 53
2018 Other 16 24 28 12 19 0 0 31 41 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 29 26 12 5 2 3 18 55 489

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 14 26 36 16 7 1 1 23 40 2838
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 29 31 14 5 0 2 19 49 155
2018 Bisexual 14 19 32 24 5 2 4 31 35 55
2018 Other 17 18 29 22 14 0 0 36 35 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 29 32 14 5 1 2 20 47 490

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 20 29 28 14 6 1 2 21 50 2845
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 26 31 11 5 1 2 16 52 154
2018 Bisexual 19 27 28 12 8 2 3 22 49 55
2018 Other 36 11 25 22 5 0 0 28 48 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 31 26 9 7 2 3 17 56 488

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 15 26 29 18 8 2 3 27 43 2837
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 22 28 17 10 1 3 28 42 153
2018 Bisexual 10 35 24 20 4 5 2 26 48 53
2018 Other 12 18 34 11 18 0 7 32 32 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 27 29 15 7 1 3 23 47 486

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 22 28 31 12 5 1 2 18 51 2845
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 33 30 9 1 1 3 11 57 155
2018 Bisexual 20 27 31 14 5 2 2 20 48 55
2018 Other 30 17 29 20 5 0 0 25 46 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 28 26 12 3 2 3 16 57 492

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 42 33 8 9 6 1 0 76 15 2842
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 31 12 8 3 1 0 77 11 154
2018 Bisexual 30 26 14 24 7 0 0 56 31 55
2018 Other 43 26 12 13 0 0 6 73 14 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 32 11 14 8 1 0 67 22 490

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 50 34 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 2843
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 33 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 155
2018 Bisexual 32 41 13 7 5 2 0 74 13 55
2018 Other 43 46 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 44 37 9 7 4 0 0 81 11 491

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 43 40 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 2848
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 38 10 1 1 1 0 87 3 155
2018 Bisexual 21 55 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 55
2018 Other 39 29 20 5 6 0 0 68 11 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 46 12 5 4 2 0 79 9 491

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 34 41 14 5 2 3 0 77 8 2850
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 46 9 4 2 3 0 85 6 153
2018 Bisexual 21 40 19 9 5 6 0 64 15 54
2018 Other 18 17 12 28 21 0 5 37 51 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 35 20 7 4 5 0 67 12 494

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 33 41 14 7 3 1 0 75 11 2837
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 43 17 4 3 1 0 75 8 154
2018 Bisexual 20 44 19 9 7 2 0 65 16 54
2018 Other 24 22 12 5 30 6 0 50 38 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 41 18 11 5 2 0 65 16 494

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 38 39 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 2843
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 39 13 8 2 1 0 77 10 154
2018 Bisexual 22 50 19 3 5 0 0 73 8 54
2018 Other 24 29 12 17 19 0 0 53 36 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 41 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 491

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 23 34 18 9 7 6 3 63 17 2851
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 40 19 7 5 7 2 66 13 155
2018 Bisexual 15 31 17 12 14 6 5 52 29 55
2018 Other 36 22 17 6 11 8 0 63 19 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 37 18 11 9 5 3 58 21 489

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 12 9 4 2 1 74 14 2849
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 42 10 8 2 0 2 79 11 154
2018 Bisexual 27 27 17 18 7 5 0 57 26 54
2018 Other 26 28 10 18 18 0 0 54 36 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 39 13 11 7 2 1 68 19 495

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 25 41 20 8 4 1 0 67 12 2840
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 43 19 8 3 0 0 70 12 154
2018 Bisexual 19 39 31 7 3 0 0 59 11 54
2018 Other 29 30 6 16 12 6 0 63 31 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 23 39 21 12 5 1 0 62 17 493

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 14 21 20 17 16 10 2 41 37 2845
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 13 23 21 14 14 3 30 43 153
2018 Bisexual 8 20 24 11 22 11 4 33 39 54
2018 Other 8 17 13 12 30 20 0 32 52 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 21 19 21 19 9 1 34 45 497

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 12 88 2860
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 92 155
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 83 494

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 350
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 37 86

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 68 351
2018 Prefer not to answer 70 86

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 350
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 86

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 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 86

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 350
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 13

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 4 350

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 3 350
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 13

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 41 351
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 85

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 43 350
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 85

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 45 351
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 85

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 46 351
2018 Gay or lesbian 54 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 42 85

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 351
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 85

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 55 351
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 85

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 36 350
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 85

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 350
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 13

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 9 351
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 85

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 351
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 85

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 48 351
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 50 85

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 351
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 85

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 350
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 85

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 58 351
2018 Gay or lesbian 39 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 86

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 33 350
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 86

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 14 351
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 86

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 13 350
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 86

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 11 350
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 86

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 5 351

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 15 350
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 86

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 14 350
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 86

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 21 350
2018 Gay or lesbian 53 13
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 86

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 11 332
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10

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 21 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 83

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 9 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 83

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 9 332
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10

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 11 332
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 83

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 15 332
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 83

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 14 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 83

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 10 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 83

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 11 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 83

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 30 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 83

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 11 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 83

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 49 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 83

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 Heterosexual 3 332

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 53 332
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 10
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 83

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 2 332
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 10

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 11 332
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 83

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 11 17 21 9 8 28 6 42 26 2855
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 22 18 12 7 28 5 44 28 154
2018 Bisexual 4 20 23 10 16 22 4 33 36 55
2018 Other 0 12 18 5 22 28 16 20 48 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 17 25 10 10 24 4 38 27 487

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 19 29 22 9 6 12 1 56 18 2856
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 33 20 10 8 11 1 57 20 154
2018 Bisexual 12 31 14 13 12 16 2 52 30 55
2018 Other 5 17 6 22 17 28 5 33 58 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 27 25 12 8 12 1 48 23 485

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 8 92 2856
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 90 154
2018 Bisexual 11 89 54
2018 Other 29 71 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 89 481

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 246
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 53

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 79 246
2018 Gay or lesbian 100 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 77 53

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 5 246

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 53

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 6 246
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15

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 6 246
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 246
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 53

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 245
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 51

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 21 245
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 51

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 245
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 245

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 32 245
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 51

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 40 245
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 51

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 245
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 15

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 245

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 17 245
2018 Prefer not to answer 15 51

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 51

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 10 245
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 51

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 0 245
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 51

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 19 245
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 51

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 28 246
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 53

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 15 246
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 53

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 14 246

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 14 246
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 53

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 5 246
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 53

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 5 246

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 4 246
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 53

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 8 246
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 53

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 53 246
2018 Gay or lesbian 47 15
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 53

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 3 234
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 50

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 15 234

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 50

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 Gay or lesbian 0 14

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 Gay or lesbian 0 14

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 3 234
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 14

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 9 234
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 14

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 13 234
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 50

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 8 234
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 14

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 29 234
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 50

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 10 234
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 50

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 47 234
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 50

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 2 234
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 50

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 66 234
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 14
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 50

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 3 234

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 12 234
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 50

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 12 17 23 5 4 33 5 48 15 2850
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 23 15 5 7 34 4 56 19 153
2018 Bisexual 4 25 26 5 7 31 2 43 18 54
2018 Other 0 11 24 5 25 25 10 17 46 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 18 28 6 6 28 4 40 18 495

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 21 31 23 6 4 15 1 61 12 2847
2018 Gay or lesbian 25 36 15 7 5 11 1 69 14 154
2018 Bisexual 12 42 11 10 9 17 0 65 22 55
2018 Other 0 17 12 28 13 25 5 24 59 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 31 25 6 6 14 2 56 14 496
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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 53 27 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 2827
2018 Gay or lesbian 57 25 10 4 4 0 0 82 9 155
2018 Bisexual 55 22 13 4 7 0 0 76 10 55
2018 Other 54 22 12 0 7 0 6 81 7 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 30 13 7 6 1 1 74 13 488

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 19 42 20 11 5 3 0 63 17 2846
2018 Gay or lesbian 20 39 21 12 6 2 0 61 18 154
2018 Bisexual 18 34 22 18 8 1 0 52 26 55
2018 Other 11 46 13 19 11 0 0 57 31 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 37 25 12 6 2 0 56 18 495

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 15 35 21 17 10 2 0 51 28 2853
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 37 22 17 10 0 0 51 27 154
2018 Bisexual 9 27 26 22 8 7 0 39 33 55
2018 Other 21 17 7 24 25 5 0 40 52 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 28 24 21 12 1 0 42 34 497

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 19 24 24 15 17 0 1 44 32 2857
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 24 26 13 20 0 1 40 34 155
2018 Bisexual 17 23 30 16 15 0 0 39 31 55
2018 Other 18 29 23 25 5 0 0 47 30 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 21 25 15 20 1 1 38 36 493

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 11 23 29 22 14 0 0 34 37 2848
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 26 29 19 17 0 1 34 37 155
2018 Bisexual 11 30 26 20 14 0 0 41 34 55
2018 Other 8 21 39 6 26 0 0 29 32 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 24 32 19 15 1 0 33 35 494

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 13 27 28 20 11 0 1 40 31 2841
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 20 30 18 19 0 1 32 37 153
2018 Bisexual 19 22 36 11 12 0 0 41 22 55
2018 Other 5 16 39 28 13 0 0 21 41 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 25 29 19 13 0 2 37 33 492

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 13 23 26 20 16 0 1 37 37 2844
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 22 25 20 21 0 1 34 41 153
2018 Bisexual 16 28 23 17 16 0 0 44 33 55
2018 Other 0 11 40 17 31 0 0 11 49 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 20 30 17 20 1 2 31 38 492

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 29 27 21 12 8 0 3 57 21 2835
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 27 19 11 11 1 3 57 23 154
2018 Bisexual 31 27 10 18 10 0 5 60 29 53
2018 Other 16 34 17 20 6 0 6 53 28 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 25 22 14 9 1 3 53 24 491

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 21 25 25 16 13 0 1 46 29 2855
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 29 25 9 14 0 1 51 23 155
2018 Bisexual 21 29 20 15 15 0 0 50 30 55
2018 Other 10 5 46 12 27 0 0 15 38 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 23 26 14 16 0 1 43 31 492

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 20 35 26 12 6 0 1 55 18 2851
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 42 23 9 5 0 2 62 15 153
2018 Bisexual 11 42 32 7 7 0 0 54 15 54
2018 Other 5 40 18 32 5 0 0 45 37 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 36 27 12 9 1 1 52 21 492

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 17 33 27 15 7 1 1 50 22 2847
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 33 26 17 9 0 1 48 26 154
2018 Bisexual 22 32 28 13 5 0 0 54 18 54
2018 Other 16 44 12 12 17 0 0 60 29 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 31 26 18 9 1 1 46 27 492

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 20 33 25 14 7 0 1 54 21 2845
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 34 31 15 7 1 1 47 22 154
2018 Bisexual 15 42 15 22 5 0 0 58 27 54
2018 Other 11 33 31 8 17 0 0 44 25 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 33 24 15 10 1 1 50 26 494

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 22 29 27 14 7 0 1 52 21 2839
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 32 22 16 11 1 1 51 27 154
2018 Bisexual 24 28 31 5 12 0 0 52 17 54
2018 Other 22 27 25 12 14 0 0 49 26 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 32 25 14 9 1 1 51 24 489

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 46 26 15 7 4 0 2 73 11 2833
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 27 17 6 5 0 1 72 11 153
2018 Bisexual 42 28 15 11 2 0 2 71 14 54
2018 Other 24 17 29 22 8 0 0 41 30 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 32 20 8 5 0 3 66 14 491

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 66 17 7 2 2 1 6 88 4 2840
2018 Gay or lesbian 70 16 4 1 2 0 7 93 3 152
2018 Bisexual 67 15 13 2 2 0 2 83 4 54
2018 Other 52 6 25 5 0 6 5 66 6 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 21 8 5 3 2 7 83 8 490

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 67 14 6 4 4 1 4 85 8 2838
2018 Gay or lesbian 66 13 8 6 2 0 6 84 8 154
2018 Bisexual 61 19 8 9 2 0 2 81 11 54
2018 Other 16 45 18 5 5 0 12 68 12 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 57 17 10 3 7 1 5 79 11 489

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 54 27 11 4 2 0 2 82 7 2842
2018 Gay or lesbian 52 28 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 155
2018 Bisexual 40 28 21 8 3 0 0 68 11 55
2018 Other 34 36 18 0 5 0 6 75 5 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 48 29 15 4 2 0 1 79 6 491

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 51 22 13 7 6 0 2 74 13 2837
2018 Gay or lesbian 49 20 16 7 8 0 0 68 16 153
2018 Bisexual 42 27 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 55
2018 Other 37 19 24 7 7 0 7 61 14 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 28 12 9 7 0 3 71 17 488

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 49 17 8 3 1 0 22 84 6 2823
2018 Gay or lesbian 43 19 10 3 4 0 21 78 9 154
2018 Bisexual 52 2 9 2 0 0 36 84 3 55
2018 Other 45 6 6 6 6 0 31 73 18 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 45 17 9 2 1 1 26 84 4 487

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 65 20 7 1 1 0 5 90 2 2826
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 27 7 0 1 0 5 92 1 154
2018 Bisexual 69 12 10 2 3 0 5 86 4 55
2018 Other 48 29 6 0 5 0 11 87 6 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 20 8 2 1 0 8 88 4 490

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 11 5 4 5 0 4 85 10 2839
2018 Gay or lesbian 77 9 5 2 4 0 2 88 6 155
2018 Bisexual 55 7 19 3 12 0 3 64 16 55
2018 Other 46 25 6 6 11 0 6 76 17 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 15 9 5 7 1 5 79 12 492

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 52 27 13 4 2 0 2 81 6 2841
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 29 11 5 3 1 1 80 9 155
2018 Bisexual 57 23 9 6 4 0 2 81 10 55
2018 Other 27 22 30 7 8 0 6 52 16 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 27 10 4 2 0 5 83 7 491

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 9 28 39 18 5 0 0 38 23 2865
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 30 42 15 6 0 0 36 21 154
2018 Bisexual 9 28 34 17 11 0 0 38 29 54
2018 Other 10 12 46 21 11 0 0 22 32 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 25 40 20 7 0 0 32 28 499

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 10 22 40 21 7 0 0 28 31 2830
2018 Gay or lesbian 8 26 34 22 9 0 0 31 34 154
2018 Bisexual 15 16 44 18 8 0 0 25 31 53
2018 Other 21 37 31 6 5 0 0 12 58 16
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 28 38 16 6 0 0 22 40 493
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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 24 26 21 13 13 2 1 25 75 2841
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 25 22 17 11 3 2 22 78 155
2018 Bisexual 28 26 26 10 7 2 1 29 71 55
2018 Other 31 28 21 0 19 0 0 31 69 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 24 21 13 14 2 1 25 75 475

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 23 2095
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 117
2018 Bisexual 28 39
2018 Other 36 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 343

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 38 2095
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 117
2018 Bisexual 36 39
2018 Other 75 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 343

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 2095
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 117
2018 Bisexual 19 39
2018 Other 17 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 17 343

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 50 2095
2018 Gay or lesbian 45 117
2018 Bisexual 58 39
2018 Other 35 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 46 343

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 9 2095
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 117
2018 Bisexual 5 39
2018 Other 8 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 343

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 33 2095
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 117
2018 Bisexual 27 39
2018 Other 25 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 32 343

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 33 2095
2018 Gay or lesbian 32 117
2018 Bisexual 35 39
2018 Other 15 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 343

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 3 37 20 13 7 21 2022
2018 Gay or lesbian 2 39 23 16 6 15 114
2018 Bisexual 2 27 21 13 5 32 38
2018 Other 0 16 25 15 8 36 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 29 23 15 7 21 324

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 30 70 2080
2018 Gay or lesbian 40 60 115
2018 Bisexual 32 68 39
2018 Other 43 57 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 74 341

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 43 16 14 8 9 1 9 65 19 2833
2018 Gay or lesbian 41 16 14 7 9 2 11 65 19 154
2018 Bisexual 49 11 16 7 9 0 7 65 18 55
2018 Other 39 43 6 0 6 5 0 87 7 17
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 13 14 10 11 2 10 61 23 473

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 6 17 18 23 28 2 6 25 55 2091
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 21 16 18 29 3 5 31 51 116
2018 Bisexual 8 11 13 23 38 0 7 20 65 39
2018 Other 0 25 9 16 43 0 8 27 63 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 12 21 22 31 2 8 18 59 341

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 2 10 15 21 45 2 4 14 70 2090
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 7 10 21 52 3 4 12 77 116
2018 Bisexual 0 15 12 17 54 0 2 16 72 39
2018 Other 0 8 8 15 60 0 8 9 82 12
2018 Prefer not to answer 2 6 15 22 46 2 6 10 74 342
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