2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Courts Administration Service by Question 80. In total, how many years have you been working in the federal public service?

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 43 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 39 16 4 3 0 0 77 8 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 40 9 5 4 0 1 82 9 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 31 9 7 8 0 0 77 15 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 40 7 8 2 0 0 83 9 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 48 15 5 4 0 0 76 9 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 54 12 2 6 0 0 80 8 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 58 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 33 25 2 0 0 0 72 2 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 44 16 11 3 0 0 70 14 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 38 18 8 9 0 0 65 17 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 56 6 11 2 0 0 80 13 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 35 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 74
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 45 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 161
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 36 12 7 5 0 0 75 13 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 40 20 3 7 0 0 71 9 99
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 36 9 0 3 0 0 88 3 76
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 40 14 8 8 0 0 71 16 139
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 40 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 33 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 89

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 39 5 2 4 3 0 88 7 110
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 30 11 10 8 1 0 70 19 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 34 10 13 10 0 1 67 23 120
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 26 7 9 11 0 2 72 20 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 26 14 13 3 0 0 70 16 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 35 14 8 8 0 0 70 16 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 41 15 7 14 0 0 63 22 106
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 42 14 12 7 0 0 67 20 73

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 30 6 2 2 2 0 90 4 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 37 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 125
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 60 29 9 1 1 0 1 89 2 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 68 23 4 1 3 0 0 91 5 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 29 8 3 0 0 1 90 3 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 57 30 8 2 3 0 0 87 5 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 60 28 6 2 4 0 0 88 6 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 51 46 1 1 0 0 0 97 1 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 70 21 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 62 24 9 3 1 0 1 87 4 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 57 37 4 1 2 0 0 94 2 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 73 20 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 58 28 10 2 2 0 0 86 3 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 65 25 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 126
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 39 4 2 2 1 0 92 4 100

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 36 4 2 2 1 0 92 4 110
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 39 11 1 6 0 0 82 7 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 40 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 122
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 34 8 5 3 0 2 83 8 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 39 5 7 2 0 1 87 8 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 46 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 40 9 4 5 0 1 82 9 104
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 55 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 40 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 46 10 9 2 0 0 79 11 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 39 11 8 5 0 1 76 13 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 47 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 34 6 2 1 0 0 90 4 74
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 40 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 40 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 48 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 99
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 37 7 0 3 0 0 91 3 76
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 43 11 11 2 0 0 76 13 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 47 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 37 9 12 3 0 0 75 16 89

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 28 3 7 1 1 0 89 8 108
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 19 18 12 9 1 0 60 22 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 29 21 9 10 1 1 60 19 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 26 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 30 8 4 6 2 1 81 11 62
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 34 24 13 6 3 0 57 19 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 26 29 12 12 1 0 46 24 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 29 27 19 7 1 0 46 26 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 30 19 5 3 0 0 72 9 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 36 24 7 10 0 0 59 17 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 27 29 16 12 1 0 43 28 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 30 25 12 12 2 0 51 24 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 30 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 29 25 10 11 1 0 53 21 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 33 18 16 10 0 1 56 26 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 26 29 12 13 1 0 46 25 99

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 26 7 4 1 1 0 88 4 108
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 22 20 12 7 0 0 61 19 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 35 17 10 9 0 1 64 19 122
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 33 16 8 11 0 0 65 19 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 31 7 4 4 2 1 84 9 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 40 19 11 6 1 0 64 17 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 35 24 9 10 0 1 56 19 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 34 22 18 5 0 0 54 24 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 34 20 0 3 0 0 76 3 34
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 37 19 10 10 1 0 61 20 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 32 25 13 13 1 0 49 26 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 39 20 11 10 2 0 58 21 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 31 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 74
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 34 23 12 8 0 0 57 20 161
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 37 15 12 10 1 0 63 22 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 29 27 10 11 0 0 52 21 99
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 39 6 6 4 0 0 83 10 77
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 37 18 16 11 0 1 55 28 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 37 19 18 10 0 0 53 28 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 29 19 14 12 2 0 53 27 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 22 10 8 5 5 10 73 15 108
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 21 12 17 13 1 1 57 31 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 33 15 8 11 3 1 63 20 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 16 15 15 13 2 0 55 29 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 27 18 14 8 6 12 14 62 20 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 26 23 15 12 3 2 48 28 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 24 21 13 14 5 0 50 28 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 29 19 16 3 4 3 59 21 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 11 23 8 6 2 10 57 17 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 26 18 16 15 2 0 51 32 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 22 20 16 17 4 1 45 34 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 20 23 14 9 11 1 48 26 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 21 8 7 10 0 11 71 19 74
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 20 18 14 17 3 1 50 32 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 25 18 10 10 7 0 60 21 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 23 24 10 12 5 1 52 23 99
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 22 22 9 8 4 13 53 20 77
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 25 20 18 17 2 1 43 36 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 28 20 16 13 1 1 50 30 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 21 20 11 15 6 2 50 28 89
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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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 24 4 2 1 5 2 93 3 108
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 24 14 7 8 2 1 70 16 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 28 13 4 5 2 1 77 10 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 39 7 0 6 4 1 86 7 72
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 25 8 2 5 5 3 84 7 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 28 10 7 7 1 1 76 14 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 21 15 9 7 2 0 69 16 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 36 15 4 4 0 2 77 8 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 27 6 3 0 2 3 90 3 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 34 14 12 9 2 4 63 22 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 32 18 9 7 0 0 66 16 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 36 12 6 7 4 3 74 14 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 25 15 4 4 7 5 74 9 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 36 11 9 8 2 1 72 17 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 34 19 7 7 1 0 66 14 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 31 17 4 10 1 1 68 15 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 33 12 7 1 4 3 79 8 76
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 33 13 10 10 4 2 65 21 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 33 18 12 8 3 2 60 21 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 35 13 8 13 1 2 64 22 89

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 22 7 4 3 4 3 86 7 106
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 26 9 5 9 1 2 77 14 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 33 9 4 5 0 1 82 9 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 29 14 4 6 0 1 76 10 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 24 12 3 5 2 3 80 8 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 24 9 8 7 0 0 76 14 103
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 30 10 7 7 0 0 76 14 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 40 17 7 1 0 2 75 8 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 32 12 5 6 0 7 75 12 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 32 14 18 8 0 2 59 27 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 37 12 11 9 0 0 67 21 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 34 17 6 7 0 1 69 13 93
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 31 12 3 3 0 2 82 5 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 26 13 14 8 1 1 64 23 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 34 14 14 8 0 0 64 21 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 35 12 8 7 0 0 72 15 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 48 10 10 1 0 1 78 12 77
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 32 11 13 9 2 1 67 22 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 40 13 8 13 1 0 66 21 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 38 12 11 10 0 0 67 21 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 25 5 2 4 2 0 89 6 108
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 20 15 5 8 0 1 71 14 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 54 22 12 5 6 0 1 77 10 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 51 27 9 0 7 2 3 83 8 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 27 8 2 8 2 1 82 10 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 31 5 9 5 0 0 81 14 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 25 9 5 9 1 0 77 14 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 32 12 6 2 0 2 79 8 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 39 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 34 16 9 10 1 1 64 19 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 26 15 10 6 0 1 69 16 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 29 15 11 5 0 1 69 16 94

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 21 5 0 2 13 2 92 2 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 34 13 9 9 5 0 68 19 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 32 16 8 10 5 1 63 19 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 28 20 13 5 3 0 61 18 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 28 6 2 4 8 1 87 6 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 33 15 14 5 8 1 63 21 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 40 19 8 8 8 0 62 17 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 34 26 11 5 0 2 58 16 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 29 12 0 0 12 2 86 0 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 40 18 7 8 8 0 64 16 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 25 24 18 6 7 0 48 26 136
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 33 20 12 7 15 0 55 22 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 23 17 4 1 13 0 74 6 74
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 29 16 13 12 6 1 56 27 161
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 28 22 13 8 8 0 53 23 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 30 26 5 10 9 1 54 17 100

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 21 6 2 2 10 1 89 4 108
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 26 20 12 11 3 0 55 24 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 35 14 12 13 2 1 59 26 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 35 16 17 7 1 0 59 24 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 25 10 0 6 8 3 83 6 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 27 20 22 7 3 1 48 31 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 32 28 12 14 1 0 45 27 104
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 29 19 18 12 0 0 51 30 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 37 6 2 0 2 2 91 3 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 35 23 9 13 4 0 53 23 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 24 25 23 14 2 1 36 38 136
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 26 32 20 10 1 0 37 30 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 29 14 4 0 6 1 81 4 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 23 22 19 13 1 1 45 33 161
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 27 25 12 14 3 0 48 27 126
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 30 25 12 12 6 0 47 26 99
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 40 16 12 4 5 3 66 17 77
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 23 23 19 13 2 1 43 33 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 33 16 22 17 1 0 44 39 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 22 24 14 19 2 0 41 34 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 21 12 2 2 15 1 82 4 108
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 30 17 14 14 6 0 52 30 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 31 20 16 15 3 1 47 32 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 30 20 16 13 1 0 50 30 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 26 13 4 4 17 1 74 10 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 26 21 24 10 5 1 42 36 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 28 25 15 18 6 0 39 34 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 28 22 15 15 6 0 45 32 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 24 18 6 3 12 2 69 10 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 28 26 14 15 6 0 42 31 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 21 24 27 17 5 0 28 46 136
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 15 36 22 12 5 0 26 36 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 25 15 6 3 18 1 69 12 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 31 24 19 12 2 0 43 32 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 27 23 18 12 10 0 42 33 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 31 27 16 7 10 0 44 26 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 30 19 14 5 14 3 53 23 77
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 24 18 23 18 7 0 37 43 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 24 16 30 14 6 0 37 46 115
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 20 22 22 19 8 1 30 45 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 25 9 3 4 13 1 82 8 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 30 19 13 16 1 0 52 29 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 39 17 13 17 1 1 52 30 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 34 18 15 11 1 0 56 26 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 32 7 10 4 14 1 74 17 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 27 18 15 18 2 1 47 35 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 34 19 17 19 4 0 44 37 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 24 23 19 18 2 0 39 37 72
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 18 23 11 0 7 2 63 12 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 33 23 20 15 2 0 41 36 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 30 21 20 19 2 0 38 40 136
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 27 24 18 17 3 0 40 36 93
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 35 16 7 1 7 0 74 9 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 29 19 20 14 2 0 47 34 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 32 20 16 17 1 0 47 33 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 30 27 14 14 1 0 44 28 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 38 16 16 1 5 4 64 19 77
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 33 13 18 14 6 1 53 34 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 33 20 19 17 1 0 44 36 115
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 38 11 18 13 3 1 55 33 89
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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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 33 11 5 5 3 3 78 11 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 25 19 13 6 0 0 62 19 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 32 13 13 10 1 2 63 24 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 40 7 9 11 0 0 72 20 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 34 13 13 1 2 0 72 15 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 35 17 14 6 0 0 63 20 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 35 21 13 10 0 0 56 23 106
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 43 16 6 10 0 0 68 16 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 40 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 38 14 16 12 1 0 58 27 136
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 32 13 17 16 0 0 54 33 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 36 15 16 10 0 1 58 27 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 33 17 3 3 8 0 75 6 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 41 12 16 9 0 0 63 25 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 37 14 14 11 0 0 61 25 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 25 21 11 10 1 0 57 21 99

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 42 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 46 10 6 6 0 1 77 13 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 34 15 10 3 0 0 73 13 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 40 11 7 2 0 0 81 8 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 40 18 7 4 0 0 72 11 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 44 17 7 4 0 1 72 11 106
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 43 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 73

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 20 14 11 11 7 34 3 55 28 107
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 14 19 17 23 9 3 33 45 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 24 15 19 16 11 4 42 40 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 21 13 19 10 12 1 51 34 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 18 11 10 7 40 5 51 30 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 13 15 26 24 12 3 25 58 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 20 18 23 17 12 3 31 47 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 28 17 16 13 9 5 46 35 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 26 17 20 5 6 21 5 58 14 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 14 16 17 28 12 4 28 53 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 17 19 24 18 6 4 32 47 136
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 25 13 15 16 9 1 51 35 93

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 25 4 8 4 6 4 82 13 108
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 31 12 6 9 0 1 73 15 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 30 13 5 7 1 1 75 12 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 40 8 3 8 2 1 80 12 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 40 13 3 7 4 4 75 11 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 32 7 11 6 0 1 76 17 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 31 18 7 5 0 0 70 12 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 34 10 15 6 0 4 68 22 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 44 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 32 18 16 8 0 1 58 24 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 35 12 12 10 0 1 65 23 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 34 14 8 11 1 3 66 20 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 22 16 7 3 6 4 71 10 74
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 37 12 12 8 0 1 68 20 161
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 34 15 16 6 0 0 64 22 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 29 18 9 10 0 0 63 18 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 42 12 8 4 1 1 76 12 77
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 30 18 11 13 1 2 56 25 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 39 14 16 8 0 1 62 24 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 26 16 13 13 0 2 57 27 90

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 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 32 12 9 5 2 16 69 17 37
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 36 8 11 10 0 0 72 20 35
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 58 6 0 0 7 6 93 0 17
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 30 13 6 0 6 7 77 7 30
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 59 8 3 9 0 0 80 12 34
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 24 7 9 9 0 0 76 18 13
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 37 16 8 6 0 13 66 16 38
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 43 9 10 3 6 0 77 14 42

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 44 4 7 8 0 0 81 15 108
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 39 8 12 9 0 0 72 21 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 41 11 14 7 0 2 67 21 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 41 14 12 3 0 1 71 15 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 34 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 36 9 16 11 0 0 64 27 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 39 21 14 7 0 0 58 21 106
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 38 9 12 8 0 1 70 21 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 29 18 10 6 0 5 63 17 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 34 16 22 13 0 0 49 35 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 31 18 14 18 0 0 49 33 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 28 19 24 13 0 0 44 37 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 40 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 37 10 14 13 0 1 63 27 161
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 40 13 16 10 0 2 61 26 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 35 18 8 12 1 4 61 20 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 26 45 9 16 3 0 1 72 18 77
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 34 13 18 13 0 0 56 30 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 42 12 10 8 0 1 70 18 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 43 10 14 3 0 3 71 18 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 29 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 35 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 32 10 6 5 0 1 79 11 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 24 13 6 9 0 0 73 15 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 33 12 5 4 0 0 78 9 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 39 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 42 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 106
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 40 15 7 5 0 0 74 11 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 24 17 3 0 0 0 80 3 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 38 16 5 7 0 0 72 12 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 39 13 7 4 1 1 75 11 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 43 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 27 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 30 12 11 5 1 1 71 16 161
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 31 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 38 17 1 5 0 0 77 6 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 34 6 6 5 0 0 82 12 77
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 37 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 35 12 4 3 0 1 80 8 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 34 12 7 7 0 0 74 13 89

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 29 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 39 10 7 1 0 0 81 9 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 55 28 6 6 3 0 1 84 9 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 51 33 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 37 0 9 2 0 0 89 11 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 44 7 11 2 1 0 79 13 103
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 44 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 44 8 4 3 0 0 85 8 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 37 14 0 2 0 2 83 2 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 34 6 10 5 0 0 80 15 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 40 12 4 5 1 0 79 9 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 44 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 34 4 5 1 0 0 89 6 74
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 38 9 4 5 0 0 81 10 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 35 8 5 4 0 0 84 9 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 41 10 2 4 0 0 84 7 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 35 3 8 3 0 0 87 10 77
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 33 11 10 8 0 0 71 18 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 41 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 30 10 6 1 0 1 83 7 89

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 25 12 7 4 11 3 74 13 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 26 17 12 17 1 0 53 29 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 31 26 17 13 1 1 43 30 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 32 14 15 14 3 0 55 31 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 24 15 13 6 10 1 61 22 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 29 19 15 13 1 0 52 28 103
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 30 26 12 15 4 0 45 28 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 23 29 11 13 1 0 46 25 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 25 11 9 0 21 3 74 11 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 16 22 20 27 3 1 28 49 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 12 26 22 26 2 0 24 49 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 14 26 27 25 2 0 20 53 93
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 29 15 10 9 3 5 63 20 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 30 14 21 17 2 1 46 39 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 38 19 16 15 1 0 49 31 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 23 20 17 14 4 2 45 33 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 38 19 12 6 6 1 59 20 77
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 28 18 16 19 5 0 44 37 140
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 34 18 14 16 2 0 51 31 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 33 17 12 21 1 0 49 34 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 19 8 9 8 6 16 67 22 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 24 10 14 27 4 1 46 43 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 18 20 19 28 2 4 29 50 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 32 7 22 20 1 2 48 44 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 18 9 12 19 6 22 45 42 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 20 20 22 22 3 3 33 46 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 20 17 20 26 5 2 33 49 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 17 23 16 18 3 8 36 38 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 27 18 9 8 10 8 21 62 26 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 18 16 16 34 3 4 29 54 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 13 19 16 38 1 2 25 56 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 8 26 25 26 2 6 16 55 93
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 19 19 8 13 12 3 26 53 36 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 23 10 23 29 1 6 33 56 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 24 14 22 27 3 4 32 53 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 20 20 22 25 2 4 30 50 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 23 14 13 5 9 22 53 26 77
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 26 11 22 31 4 2 32 57 141
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 27 14 20 25 1 3 39 47 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 19 23 16 27 2 7 28 46 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 36 12 6 5 5 1 75 12 110
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 31 9 10 13 0 0 67 23 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 31 13 11 10 0 1 65 21 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 34 7 11 5 0 0 76 17 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 33 13 9 4 3 1 72 13 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 38 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 41 15 11 9 0 0 66 19 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 48 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 28 19 12 2 8 0 64 16 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 40 20 13 12 1 0 54 26 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 32 17 20 13 0 0 50 33 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 43 16 9 11 0 0 64 20 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 31 18 12 1 5 2 67 14 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 32 12 16 11 0 0 62 26 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 36 18 13 5 0 1 63 18 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 38 12 8 10 1 0 71 17 100

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 36 9 7 4 3 1 79 11 110
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 26 16 7 10 0 1 67 18 126
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 32 15 8 11 0 1 66 19 122
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 25 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 27 16 5 8 3 3 69 14 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 40 11 13 7 0 0 69 20 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 31 17 10 7 0 0 65 17 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 29 9 16 5 0 0 70 21 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 33 8 12 0 8 2 78 13 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 38 21 8 7 0 1 63 16 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 26 16 17 12 0 1 54 30 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 36 15 11 11 0 0 63 22 94

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 35 7 4 5 3 0 83 10 110
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 29 11 7 10 0 0 71 17 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 42 9 10 7 0 1 73 17 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 30 13 5 8 0 0 74 13 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 34 12 7 4 2 3 77 11 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 34 15 10 4 0 1 71 14 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 46 14 10 6 0 0 71 16 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 42 17 5 4 0 0 73 10 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 30 23 10 0 0 0 67 10 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 43 14 13 6 0 0 67 19 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 32 17 14 12 0 1 56 27 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 30 24 13 9 0 0 54 22 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 29 10 5 1 3 0 84 6 74
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 33 9 11 4 0 0 76 15 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 34 16 8 4 1 0 72 12 125
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 41 14 10 3 0 0 73 13 100

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 33 14 3 2 6 3 79 5 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 36 17 9 12 2 0 62 21 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 31 24 7 8 2 1 61 15 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 36 16 14 6 1 0 64 20 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 23 24 22 7 5 17 1 59 15 62
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 38 18 13 9 7 0 56 24 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 37 23 9 10 6 0 56 20 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 36 23 9 10 3 0 56 20 73

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 36 8 3 4 2 2 84 7 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 28 6 7 7 1 0 80 14 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 32 10 7 7 0 1 75 15 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 28 9 10 7 0 0 75 16 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 54 17 10 12 6 2 0 72 18 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 34 13 10 5 0 1 73 15 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 38 16 8 5 0 1 71 13 106
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 38 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 28 19 6 2 5 2 70 9 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 37 21 11 3 2 1 65 14 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 31 19 10 9 1 1 62 19 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 26 24 8 8 0 3 58 17 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 28 20 4 3 1 2 73 7 74
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 30 14 12 6 1 1 68 18 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 36 13 7 5 0 3 75 12 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 35 16 8 9 0 0 68 16 99

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 41 10 6 5 2 1 78 12 110
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 31 21 7 5 1 0 66 12 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 31 18 10 4 1 2 67 14 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 33 15 11 4 0 0 69 15 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 34 22 2 4 2 0 72 6 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 40 17 3 4 0 4 75 8 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 36 13 9 6 0 0 73 15 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 32 15 8 2 0 0 75 10 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 36 10 0 8 0 0 82 8 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 26 16 7 3 0 0 75 10 136
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 36 25 6 7 0 1 62 13 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 34 18 8 7 0 0 68 14 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 25 14 8 3 5 0 74 11 74
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 39 16 4 1 0 0 79 5 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 38 15 11 2 0 1 72 13 126
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 40 14 9 7 0 1 70 15 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 25 22 10 6 0 1 61 17 77
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 32 20 13 4 0 1 62 18 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 29 28 14 3 2 0 54 18 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 46 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 24 26 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 34 36 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 41 36 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 47 25 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 16 25 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 29 36 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 31 41 106
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 41 32 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 16 44 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 30 32 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 37 32 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 39 33 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 28 18 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 30 26 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 48 28 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 42 36 100

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 11 14 3 67 5 53
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 5 79 5 9 2 40
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 10 66 5 3 4 29
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 56 0 26 0 10 7 20
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 7 22 3 61 8 34
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 23 58 3 16 0 35
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 4 63 0 0 7 30
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 72 0 28 0 0 0 20
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 0 22 14 9999 64 15
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 23 53 10 9999 12 51
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 8 56 11 9999 10 45
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 64 3 30 0 9999 3 24
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 9 30 19 9999 43 40
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 15 64 9 9999 8 71
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 12 67 0 9999 7 31
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 61 5 31 4 9999 0 23
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Organizational goals

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 35 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 110
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 41 7 1 1 1 0 91 2 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 34 10 2 2 2 1 85 4 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 56 33 6 1 2 2 0 91 3 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 39 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 48 6 4 1 0 1 88 5 106
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 48 8 1 0 0 0 91 1 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 41 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 39 15 4 3 1 0 78 7 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 29 13 9 4 1 1 73 14 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 45 8 7 1 0 1 83 8 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 31 8 2 0 3 0 89 2 74
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 40 7 5 4 1 0 85 8 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 40 11 6 2 1 0 81 8 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 32 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 99
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 35 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 77
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 35 14 4 1 4 0 80 5 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 27 14 6 3 2 0 76 10 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 33 11 6 6 0 0 78 11 89

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 34 15 1 3 1 1 81 4 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 35 19 9 7 0 0 65 16 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 33 29 6 6 1 1 59 12 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 49 13 6 6 2 0 74 13 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 34 12 6 2 4 3 78 9 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 35 13 15 8 1 0 63 24 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 44 27 6 3 4 0 62 10 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 43 15 13 6 0 0 66 19 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 24 28 3 0 10 2 64 4 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 45 23 7 7 1 0 62 14 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 38 24 10 8 1 1 57 18 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 29 36 10 7 0 0 47 17 93
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 28 14 5 1 4 0 79 6 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 37 21 12 7 2 0 59 19 161
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 38 22 8 8 3 0 60 17 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 33 23 7 10 5 0 58 18 99

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 11 23 26 23 8 6 56 17 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 22 25 21 19 1 1 40 35 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 26 33 15 9 2 4 25 39 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 27 30 18 12 0 3 30 39 72
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 11 25 29 20 3 8 55 17 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 15 27 25 15 1 4 42 30 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 18 41 18 3 2 7 23 32 104
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 28 38 12 6 0 2 18 43 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 14 31 18 24 3 0 44 24 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 19 32 18 13 1 4 33 33 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 29 42 8 5 1 3 14 42 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 19 30 24 7 1 6 33 35 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 5 17 35 33 5 3 73 8 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 24 31 19 10 1 6 31 35 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 25 32 26 6 1 3 33 33 125
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 23 35 19 1 0 6 21 41 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 9 28 32 24 1 3 58 14 76
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 25 33 19 10 2 3 30 35 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 37 29 12 6 0 4 19 50 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 26 42 16 6 1 1 22 35 88

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 8 20 21 32 8 5 61 16 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 21 28 21 19 3 1 42 29 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 22 27 18 14 3 7 36 34 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 19 27 28 14 2 1 43 29 72
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 7 14 18 33 11 13 68 14 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 23 23 17 15 2 6 35 40 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 17 38 23 5 2 5 30 29 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 24 37 20 3 1 1 23 39 72
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 16 23 22 25 5 3 52 23 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 16 21 25 9 7 5 38 38 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 21 32 16 9 2 5 27 39 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 25 31 13 9 5 10 26 38 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 9 15 13 47 8 6 70 13 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 24 22 23 14 3 8 41 35 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 25 28 22 9 3 5 34 36 125
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 20 29 22 6 2 10 32 36 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 8 17 32 26 1 11 66 15 76
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 26 23 20 11 1 4 33 44 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 34 27 16 5 2 2 21 51 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 28 24 14 7 2 3 22 52 87

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 8 16 15 35 13 7 62 18 108
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 19 22 25 18 2 5 47 29 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 19 28 19 14 5 9 39 29 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 23 24 22 13 0 8 38 36 72
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 4 13 21 37 5 19 76 7 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 18 22 24 16 0 8 43 33 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 18 36 19 8 2 10 31 28 104
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 35 25 23 8 0 0 30 45 72
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 12 11 14 25 27 5 6 58 25 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 12 23 24 12 4 9 42 32 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 26 27 19 7 1 6 28 43 136
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 31 18 15 10 6 4 28 52 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 9 12 21 38 6 10 71 15 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 18 24 19 11 4 10 36 36 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 22 31 15 8 3 8 25 41 126
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 19 30 16 5 0 9 23 44 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 8 24 24 28 7 7 59 14 76
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 18 32 17 11 4 6 30 34 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 27 34 20 5 1 3 26 39 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 34 29 11 7 1 2 19 51 89

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 6 15 24 44 7 4 76 7 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 13 26 31 22 1 1 55 19 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 13 35 28 17 2 2 46 18 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 22 27 20 21 1 3 43 29 72
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 3 20 26 36 1 12 72 5 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 10 22 33 16 0 8 54 22 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 12 39 28 14 1 4 44 15 102
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 14 38 27 8 0 1 35 26 72
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 3 14 35 28 5 3 69 15 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 9 24 32 19 1 4 54 20 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 20 29 28 11 1 2 40 30 134
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 18 32 29 9 2 4 40 26 93
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 3 21 25 46 4 1 75 3 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 12 27 30 16 1 8 51 19 160
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 17 32 26 13 2 7 42 23 126
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 15 31 32 7 1 6 42 25 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 11 17 24 42 3 1 68 14 76
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 13 28 30 14 1 4 47 24 141
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 21 37 26 7 0 3 34 28 115
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 18 34 26 11 2 1 38 27 89

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 11 18 20 29 10 8 59 20 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 21 21 21 16 0 1 38 40 126
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 19 30 16 6 2 6 24 43 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 32 22 12 13 2 3 26 51 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 15 19 14 29 6 13 53 23 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 26 26 10 11 0 4 22 51 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 32 25 10 6 2 2 16 58 104
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 39 24 10 5 0 0 15 61 72
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 12 17 19 19 24 3 6 48 31 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 23 28 13 9 2 4 23 48 136
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 30 18 14 4 0 2 18 63 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 24 17 14 8 1 11 24 56 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 7 17 25 38 5 5 70 10 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 21 30 16 14 0 7 33 35 161
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 24 30 14 9 1 7 25 43 126
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 30 23 18 9 2 6 29 46 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 17 20 20 30 1 7 54 24 76
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 22 20 15 11 1 3 28 52 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 32 22 11 8 1 3 20 58 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 25 29 19 8 0 1 27 43 89

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 12 22 14 26 8 10 49 24 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 19 25 21 17 2 1 39 35 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 20 29 22 9 1 7 34 35 123
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 27 27 16 12 1 1 29 44 71
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 7 18 10 35 10 11 57 20 61
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 22 23 15 12 5 7 30 43 103
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 18 31 19 9 2 6 31 36 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 21 29 19 6 2 0 25 45 72
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 21 20 5 18 11 14 30 42 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 18 23 22 12 4 9 39 34 136
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 16 31 24 8 1 7 34 32 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 23 22 19 12 2 14 37 37 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 6 10 19 43 9 10 76 11 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 16 26 22 14 3 7 40 31 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 19 30 23 7 3 9 34 31 126
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 17 18 27 8 3 11 41 37 100
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 22 14 14 24 5 16 48 33 76
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 18 26 13 9 5 3 24 47 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 28 29 18 4 2 3 24 46 115
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 29 27 12 4 1 3 18 54 89

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 6 18 21 29 12 9 63 14 107
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 24 25 19 18 4 3 39 34 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 22 31 19 10 3 7 32 33 123
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 21 27 25 14 2 1 40 32 72
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 8 19 13 33 12 13 61 14 62
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 11 28 22 17 1 5 41 29 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 21 34 15 9 2 6 26 37 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 28 28 22 8 2 0 30 42 72
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 25 26 13 16 8 6 34 35 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 16 25 20 11 7 8 36 34 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 24 34 17 6 1 3 24 41 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 26 30 7 8 4 12 17 47 93

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 26 5 3 3 1 1 89 6 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 29 12 9 7 1 0 72 16 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 24 7 10 8 1 1 75 18 123
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 52 20 7 14 6 1 0 73 20 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 45 3 3 3 0 1 91 6 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 36 9 10 8 1 0 72 18 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 26 15 10 12 0 0 63 22 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 38 11 7 4 0 2 78 12 72
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 64 28 5 0 0 0 2 94 0 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 38 5 12 12 4 0 70 25 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 27 11 12 13 1 2 63 26 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 27 11 6 12 5 0 71 18 94

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 67 23 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 107
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 33 10 6 5 1 0 79 10 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 40 6 7 3 0 1 83 11 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 35 10 4 7 0 0 79 11 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 40 4 3 3 0 1 90 6 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 39 12 11 6 2 0 70 17 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 47 9 8 5 1 0 77 13 106
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 48 10 5 2 0 2 83 7 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 32 0 5 3 0 0 92 8 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 43 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 39 13 11 5 0 0 70 16 136
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 38 15 6 5 0 0 74 11 94

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 31 7 1 0 3 1 92 1 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 37 11 2 6 0 0 81 8 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 33 9 7 5 2 1 79 12 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 32 15 5 5 0 2 74 11 74

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 22 12 3 1 7 1 82 4 107
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 27 16 5 3 3 0 76 8 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 35 13 3 5 4 2 79 8 123
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 34 12 3 2 1 2 82 5 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 24 14 3 5 13 1 75 9 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 32 15 5 1 7 0 77 7 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 43 15 5 7 5 0 72 12 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 40 21 0 1 4 0 77 1 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 33 8 0 0 9 3 91 0 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 36 16 3 1 4 3 79 4 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 38 21 6 7 2 0 65 13 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 38 12 4 6 3 0 78 10 94

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 23 10 3 1 4 0 85 4 108
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 34 13 7 3 2 0 77 10 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 42 9 5 4 2 1 83 9 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 36 13 3 1 0 2 82 4 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 39 3 9 3 3 1 85 12 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 46 11 4 5 3 0 79 10 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 42 19 5 6 6 0 69 11 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 46 15 3 3 2 0 78 6 72
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 39 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 45 11 5 1 1 0 83 6 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 34 22 9 5 2 0 64 14 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 43 14 10 4 1 0 72 14 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 31 13 1 0 6 2 85 1 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 38 19 4 8 1 1 68 12 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 39 16 9 4 4 0 70 13 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 33 25 3 6 6 0 65 9 100

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 76 22 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 107
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 30 8 4 5 0 0 82 10 125
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 36 9 3 6 0 1 82 9 122
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 33 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 65 28 2 2 3 0 1 94 4 62
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 39 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 38 17 6 5 0 0 72 11 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 46 13 3 3 2 0 81 5 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 25 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 33 8 4 6 0 0 83 10 136
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 40 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 138
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 44 15 5 2 1 0 78 7 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 67 27 4 1 1 0 0 94 3 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 41 11 5 6 1 0 78 11 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 38 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 36 19 5 6 0 0 70 11 99
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 40 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 77
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 38 16 8 4 1 0 73 12 141
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 37 11 12 4 1 0 72 17 115
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 38 17 8 10 1 0 65 18 89

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 21 14 5 2 18 5 73 8 108
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 28 13 16 10 4 4 58 28 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 29 18 12 11 2 5 56 25 123
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 28 19 8 7 4 3 63 16 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 23 23 13 11 4 13 13 62 21 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 35 20 14 9 3 4 54 25 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 27 20 18 14 3 2 46 33 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 29 21 9 9 1 5 58 19 72
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 26 17 0 6 5 5 75 6 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 29 19 12 17 7 2 48 32 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 27 21 17 11 1 3 48 29 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 27 21 7 11 3 5 57 20 94

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 30 10 6 3 1 2 80 9 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 28 21 4 7 3 1 66 11 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 40 11 4 6 1 1 79 10 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 41 7 4 5 2 2 83 10 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 31 7 10 1 4 2 81 12 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 36 13 7 2 6 0 76 10 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 32 13 9 6 6 1 70 16 103
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 38 17 8 3 1 0 72 11 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 21 20 16 0 3 0 63 16 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 42 16 6 4 2 2 73 10 136
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 35 17 8 8 3 1 66 16 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 28 18 8 5 9 0 66 15 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 24 15 5 3 2 0 76 8 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 33 9 12 8 7 2 68 21 161
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 34 11 7 6 4 3 74 14 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 31 10 6 9 5 0 75 15 99
2008 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 36 10 9 5 6 4 72 16 77
2008 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 39 11 9 7 6 1 71 17 142
2008 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 38 12 9 8 3 2 70 17 116
2008 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 37 12 10 9 4 1 67 20 90

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 32 13 6 1 1 2 80 7 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 28 22 7 7 3 0 63 14 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 37 22 7 6 1 1 63 14 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 40 14 6 6 0 2 74 12 74

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 28 9 3 5 16 6 78 10 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 20 18 13 12 10 4 50 29 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 18 20 18 14 7 5 42 36 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 19 16 11 18 9 2 49 33 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 28 6 9 5 30 6 70 21 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 25 11 16 12 15 5 50 35 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 16 24 14 16 12 1 38 34 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 21 30 13 11 13 4 36 29 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 29 15 6 8 8 2 67 16 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 17 20 19 12 14 4 39 37 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 21 23 16 17 9 3 37 37 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 19 24 12 19 5 2 41 33 94
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 26 21 16 8 3 22 5 64 14 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 19 15 18 15 12 4 42 40 161
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 19 24 12 17 11 4 38 34 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 23 21 12 11 17 3 44 29 100

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 8 92 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 82 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 83 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 74

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 23
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 22

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 59 23
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 70 22

Question 49c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 23

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 23
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 22

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 23

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 23
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 23
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 22

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 23
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 22

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 23
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 22

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 70 23
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 22

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 23
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 22

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 56 23
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 68 22

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 23
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 22

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 22
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 10

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 58 23
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 54 22

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 23

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 65 23
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 53 22

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 23
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 22

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 23

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 23
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 22

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 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 10

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 23

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 23

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 23

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 22

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 23

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 23

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 23

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 23

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 23
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 21

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 23
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 21

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 21

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 19 11 12 2 2 38 16 66 9 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 11 24 9 9 19 8 43 23 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 18 17 11 14 18 7 43 34 123
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 22 24 9 7 13 3 53 19 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 18 10 3 3 39 22 57 16 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 17 17 8 10 31 7 44 28 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 15 24 9 14 23 5 36 31 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 24 24 11 8 16 6 45 24 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 26 8 11 3 3 32 17 66 13 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 14 21 8 8 29 5 44 24 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 21 24 4 10 24 7 46 19 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 17 25 11 4 20 4 48 20 93

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 22 12 4 2 21 0 78 7 108
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 24 22 6 8 8 1 61 15 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 32 16 11 10 6 1 61 22 125
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 38 18 4 6 1 0 72 10 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 31 19 2 3 22 3 69 6 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 32 15 6 7 13 0 68 15 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 31 23 5 12 13 0 54 20 104
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 41 17 5 6 6 0 69 13 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 17 14 2 9 21 6 65 15 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 31 19 9 5 12 1 61 17 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 35 24 5 6 9 1 61 12 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 33 19 8 6 8 1 63 16 93
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 15 16 3 0 18 0 77 3 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 35 16 8 6 5 0 67 16 162
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 37 12 8 5 7 0 73 14 127
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 32 17 5 7 7 0 70 12 99

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 95 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 92 127
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 94 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 74

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 10

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 10

Question 56e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 10

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 10

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 10

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 10

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 10

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 10

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 10

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 10

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 10

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 10

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 10

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 10

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 10

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 10

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 10

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 10

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 20 12 10 2 1 40 16 70 7 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 14 30 1 5 23 7 48 9 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 20 26 5 5 23 6 48 15 122
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 14 18 3 6 27 4 61 12 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 10 11 0 2 42 20 66 4 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 18 15 1 4 34 11 63 10 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 11 25 4 8 31 8 40 19 104
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 26 16 3 4 27 7 66 10 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 23 0 2 0 0 53 22 91 0 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 17 23 2 5 35 4 51 11 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 15 27 4 5 33 7 40 15 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 15 24 3 1 36 3 56 5 93

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 20 13 5 2 24 2 74 9 109
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 30 20 5 3 11 1 68 9 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 37 26 3 5 8 1 63 9 123
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 23 28 5 2 6 0 63 7 74
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 27 31 12 0 2 22 7 81 2 63
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 37 12 2 3 16 1 79 7 102
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 23 25 5 6 17 2 56 13 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 36 13 4 4 14 1 76 9 73
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 13 3 2 0 36 9 90 4 35
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 31 23 2 3 19 1 65 7 137
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 33 25 3 4 13 1 62 9 137
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 29 19 3 0 22 2 72 4 93
2011 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 17 17 0 0 18 0 80 0 75
2011 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 31 19 4 4 12 0 70 9 161
2011 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 36 15 6 2 9 1 75 8 126
2011 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 32 13 3 4 12 0 78 8 100
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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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 69 18 3 1 3 4 2 93 4 108
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 23 9 3 9 1 1 79 12 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 55 24 8 4 7 1 2 80 11 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 59 23 3 4 8 0 3 84 13 72
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 17 14 2 3 4 1 80 5 62
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 28 8 4 6 1 0 82 10 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 26 11 5 6 2 0 78 11 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 21 19 0 4 3 2 75 4 73

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 33 8 11 5 8 2 73 17 110
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 43 16 4 8 2 0 72 12 128
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 42 11 10 2 1 1 77 12 124
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 42 13 0 2 1 0 85 2 73
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 33 10 13 10 12 0 62 26 62
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 45 22 5 6 3 0 66 11 104
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 41 26 7 5 6 0 60 12 105
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 50 16 3 1 3 0 80 4 73

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 33 13 9 3 6 1 73 13 110
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 28 18 15 10 1 0 57 25 128