2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Global Affairs Canada 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 according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. 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.

Survey Themes

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My Job

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 28 47 8 13 3 0 1 75 16 418
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 43 12 17 6 0 0 65 23 997
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 46 14 15 5 0 0 66 21 1568
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 45 14 10 6 0 1 69 17 629
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 38 12 12 8 0 1 67 21 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 39 13 17 8 0 0 62 25 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 42 14 16 7 0 0 62 24 1703
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 42 13 12 5 1 1 69 18 773
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 38 14 22 5 1 3 59 27 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 36 16 17 8 0 0 60 24 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 42 13 16 8 0 0 62 25 1400
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 42 14 13 6 0 0 66 19 862

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 42 41 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 415
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 38 7 6 3 0 0 85 8 991
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 38 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1562
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 56 32 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 627
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 38 9 6 3 0 1 82 9 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 36 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 38 8 5 2 0 0 85 8 1700
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 54 31 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 774
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 34 10 3 4 0 0 83 7 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 39 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 39 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 1403
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 34 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 861

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 43 40 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 414
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 39 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 985
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 37 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 1552
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 57 31 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 624
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 38 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 37 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 37 6 5 3 0 0 87 7 1701
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 56 31 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 775
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 36 8 7 3 0 0 81 10 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 44 38 8 8 3 0 0 82 11 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 36 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 1401
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 54 33 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 859

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 46 32 10 6 5 0 2 79 11 418
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 35 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 990
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 35 12 13 7 0 1 68 20 1567
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 33 14 10 8 0 1 68 18 627
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 28 11 7 3 2 1 78 10 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 35 12 12 8 0 1 68 20 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 34 12 15 9 0 0 63 25 1701
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 37 13 14 5 1 1 68 19 775
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 26 14 9 4 1 4 72 13 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 35 14 12 7 1 1 67 19 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 35 14 15 7 0 0 63 22 1400
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 38 14 11 7 0 1 67 18 861

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 34 46 11 6 2 0 0 80 8 418
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 45 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 990
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 43 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 1557
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 39 9 4 3 0 0 83 7 619
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 43 10 2 3 0 0 85 5 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 43 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 43 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 1703
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 41 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 774
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 45 12 6 2 0 0 81 8 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 44 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 43 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1403
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 45 10 8 3 0 0 79 12 862

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 38 40 13 5 4 0 1 78 9 417
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 39 16 12 9 0 1 63 21 995
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 36 16 15 9 0 0 60 24 1568
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 38 17 11 11 0 0 60 22 625
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 39 10 6 3 0 1 81 9 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 36 15 14 8 0 0 62 22 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 39 17 15 8 0 0 60 23 1703
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 37 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 774
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 36 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 38 17 14 9 0 0 60 23 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 39 17 16 9 0 0 58 25 1402
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 38 18 17 9 0 0 57 25 861

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 32 38 16 10 3 0 0 70 13 415
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 45 13 11 5 0 0 70 17 996
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 43 14 11 6 0 0 68 17 1567
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 41 14 8 7 0 0 71 15 626
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 40 12 12 3 1 0 73 15 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 44 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 45 15 12 5 0 0 68 17 1704
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 44 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 774

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 47 41 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 416
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 41 8 5 2 0 0 86 6 993
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 43 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 1568
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 51 35 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 624
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 41 7 4 3 0 1 86 7 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 42 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 42 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 1705
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 41 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 775
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 43 6 4 2 0 0 88 5 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 43 11 6 3 0 0 79 10 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 44 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 1401
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 861

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 36 43 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 416
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 42 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 993
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 39 14 13 7 0 0 66 20 1563
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 38 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 623
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 37 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 38 14 11 7 0 0 68 19 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 41 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 1704
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 39 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 772

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 46 40 10 2 1 0 0 86 3 413
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 38 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 982
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 37 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 1548
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 60 28 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 616
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 37 10 3 1 0 1 85 4 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 5 1333
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 36 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 1700
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 61 29 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 770
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 63 31 5 2 1 0 0 93 2 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 33 9 2 1 0 0 87 4 1599
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 31 9 2 1 0 0 87 4 1400
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 64 25 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 860

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 29 41 14 10 4 0 0 71 15 413
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 43 11 12 5 0 0 72 17 986
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 42 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 1560
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 39 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 617
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 37 14 8 3 0 1 75 11 447
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 42 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 1335
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 45 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 1699
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 42 11 9 5 0 0 76 13 769
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 27 41 19 9 4 1 0 68 13 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 43 13 14 7 0 0 65 22 1600
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 43 13 14 7 0 0 66 21 1403
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 44 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 862

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 41 36 13 8 3 0 0 77 11 415
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 37 15 9 6 0 0 71 14 987
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 37 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 1560
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 35 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 619
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 35 12 8 4 0 1 75 13 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 38 13 11 5 0 0 70 16 1335
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 38 15 11 6 0 0 69 16 1699
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 36 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 770
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 34 15 12 4 1 0 69 17 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 27 38 16 13 6 0 0 65 19 1600
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 39 14 14 7 0 0 65 21 1401
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 39 17 10 5 0 0 68 15 862

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 34 43 10 8 3 1 1 78 11 416
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 38 15 13 5 0 0 68 17 988
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 40 15 12 6 0 0 66 19 1563
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 38 13 10 5 0 0 71 15 618
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 35 13 5 2 1 1 79 8 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 39 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 1335
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 40 16 12 4 0 0 68 16 1700
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 38 16 10 4 0 1 69 15 770
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 32 14 5 5 1 1 76 10 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 41 16 10 5 0 1 69 15 1598
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 38 17 13 5 0 0 64 18 1401
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 40 16 10 3 0 1 70 14 862

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 45 42 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 416
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 42 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 991
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 41 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 1567
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 36 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 621
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 34 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 41 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 1335
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 42 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 1702
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 38 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 764
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 40 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 42 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 1599
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 41 13 5 3 0 0 78 8 1401
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 41 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 861

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 46 31 13 6 3 0 0 77 10 417
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 32 21 13 8 0 0 58 21 996
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 30 20 16 12 0 0 52 28 1565
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 27 19 17 13 0 1 51 31 629
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 35 12 5 3 0 1 81 7 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 38 21 11 6 0 0 62 17 1341
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 34 20 15 10 0 1 54 26 1705
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 33 20 14 10 0 1 55 25 774
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 38 15 2 3 1 0 81 5 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 36 20 11 7 0 1 62 18 1600
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 34 22 13 12 0 0 53 25 1403
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 29 22 14 12 0 1 51 26 862

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 7 22 30 28 10 1 2 39 30 414
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 25 39 20 5 1 1 26 35 990
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 29 39 16 4 0 1 20 40 1567
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 29 37 14 5 1 1 19 43 622
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 17 32 24 13 2 5 40 26 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 25 38 18 7 0 3 25 35 1333
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 29 37 15 4 1 1 20 43 1695
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 29 42 13 5 0 3 18 39 766
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 5 25 37 20 10 1 2 31 31 161
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 29 34 15 6 0 2 21 44 1598
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 33 34 13 3 0 1 16 50 1399
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 34 36 12 4 0 2 16 46 860

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 7 19 25 28 15 3 3 46 28 413
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 22 33 22 8 1 2 31 35 985
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 24 34 22 6 2 1 29 35 1564
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 22 32 22 8 3 1 31 35 619
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 14 22 26 22 6 4 54 22 446
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 21 30 22 10 2 4 34 34 1334
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 23 34 19 7 2 2 27 37 1694
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 23 37 20 6 2 4 28 33 765
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 19 22 23 15 4 5 42 34 162
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 27 28 17 7 2 2 24 47 1599
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 31 28 14 5 1 1 19 53 1401
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 33 30 13 4 1 2 18 52 861

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 15 23 28 18 10 3 3 30 40 411
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 25 30 15 5 1 2 21 48 985
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 31 29 12 4 1 2 16 55 1564
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 29 26 11 6 1 2 17 56 619
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 22 26 18 10 4 2 30 42 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 28 30 12 5 1 3 18 51 1336
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 29 28 11 4 1 2 15 56 1701
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 29 28 12 4 1 3 16 54 767
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 26 27 15 9 1 1 24 48 162
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 30 26 10 4 1 2 14 59 1599
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 31 23 11 3 1 1 14 63 1399
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 31 24 12 2 1 2 15 61 859

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 6 11 33 26 20 2 3 48 18 411
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 23 35 20 6 1 1 26 38 983
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 30 36 12 3 1 1 16 48 1568
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 32 33 12 6 1 1 18 48 621
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 14 27 30 19 3 2 51 20 446
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 24 38 18 6 1 2 25 36 1336
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 31 34 13 4 1 1 17 48 1695
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 30 35 14 5 0 2 19 46 766
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 13 31 29 18 2 2 49 19 161
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 26 34 18 6 1 1 24 41 1596
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 31 35 15 2 1 1 17 47 1397
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 30 37 13 3 0 2 16 46 857

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 9 16 25 24 19 5 4 47 27 412
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 27 29 15 7 1 2 22 48 988
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 32 28 10 3 1 2 14 57 1567
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 32 30 10 5 0 1 15 54 619
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 9 13 20 24 21 8 5 52 25 447
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 26 28 13 6 1 3 19 51 1337
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 32 25 8 3 1 1 12 62 1702
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 31 26 8 4 1 4 12 60 769
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 21 22 18 17 2 5 38 38 161
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 30 24 13 5 0 3 18 57 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 32 25 7 3 1 2 11 64 1402
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 28 31 25 10 3 0 2 13 61 861

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 12 21 23 18 15 7 4 37 38 413
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 24 29 17 8 2 3 27 43 983
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 27 31 17 6 1 2 24 44 1563
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 29 28 16 7 2 2 24 46 613
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 18 24 18 16 8 5 39 33 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 24 29 16 8 1 5 25 43 1336
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 26 32 17 5 1 3 23 44 1696
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 27 30 19 6 1 4 26 43 764
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 12 21 28 16 11 6 7 31 38 161
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 23 30 18 8 1 3 28 41 1598
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 24 33 17 6 1 3 24 41 1401
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 24 31 19 6 1 5 26 41 859

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 11 23 30 17 12 3 4 31 36 414
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 26 31 14 5 1 2 20 49 986
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 29 31 10 3 1 2 13 55 1571
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 32 26 9 4 1 1 13 61 620
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 12 19 29 20 12 4 3 35 34 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 25 33 13 5 1 3 20 46 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 31 30 9 4 1 2 13 56 1701
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 31 29 9 4 0 3 13 57 768
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 24 27 16 8 6 3 27 43 162
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 28 30 12 5 1 2 17 51 1598
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 31 29 9 3 1 2 13 58 1398
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 29 29 7 3 1 3 10 60 861
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My Work Unit

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 24 29 17 7 4 11 8 65 14 417
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 34 18 11 8 6 3 60 21 988
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 35 20 10 7 5 3 61 18 1564
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 36 17 7 7 4 3 67 15 627
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 25 10 9 3 10 13 72 16 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 32 14 11 7 6 5 64 20 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 36 15 11 7 4 5 63 20 1706
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 35 16 8 7 3 3 67 16 775
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 23 10 8 4 5 12 74 14 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 31 14 10 7 5 5 66 18 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 33 15 8 6 5 4 68 16 1402
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 32 14 8 5 2 3 72 14 862

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 42 36 6 9 5 2 0 79 14 416
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 31 10 12 6 1 1 71 19 985
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 40 34 9 10 6 1 0 75 16 1561
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 29 9 8 6 1 0 76 15 624
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 27 7 10 3 2 1 80 13 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 34 9 9 7 1 0 75 16 1336
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 33 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 1704
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 34 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 774
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 29 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 32 9 10 6 1 0 74 17 1600
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 31 10 9 5 1 0 77 13 1401
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 32 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 862

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 15 17 16 15 9 25 4 44 33 416
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 19 18 20 13 15 4 37 41 983
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 27 20 17 11 11 3 44 32 1560
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 28 20 13 11 9 3 50 27 625
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 18 15 9 4 33 6 53 22 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 21 17 19 13 16 4 40 39 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 25 20 19 12 11 4 40 37 1699
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 31 19 16 9 8 2 51 28 775
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 12 19 9 9 29 7 42 29 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 17 21 20 14 17 3 33 42 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 27 20 17 11 11 3 43 33 1403
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 31 19 15 9 8 4 51 27 860

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 60 27 6 5 2 0 0 87 6 417
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 49 34 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 992
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 38 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 1559
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 34 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 625
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 27 6 5 1 0 0 89 6 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 40 6 6 2 1 0 86 8 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 41 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 1699
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 48 38 6 5 2 0 0 87 8 769
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 24 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 42 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 1600
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 45 41 6 5 2 0 0 86 8 1400
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 37 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 862

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 44 41 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 415
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 40 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 991
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 42 10 5 2 1 0 82 7 1563
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 37 12 5 3 2 0 81 8 628
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My Immediate Supervisor

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 42 32 12 9 4 1 1 75 13 416
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 37 10 11 6 1 0 71 18 981
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 37 13 11 6 1 1 70 17 1562
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 37 12 11 7 1 1 69 19 621
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 35 8 9 3 1 1 80 12 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 38 11 9 5 1 1 74 15 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 40 12 11 6 1 1 71 17 1707
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 36 14 11 7 1 1 68 19 774
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 50 32 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 32 38 12 11 5 1 1 71 16 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 39 14 11 6 1 1 69 17 1402
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 41 14 10 6 1 1 68 17 860

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 53 25 12 5 3 1 1 80 8 414
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 31 12 7 6 2 0 75 13 980
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 32 12 7 5 2 1 76 13 1556
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 32 14 7 5 3 1 73 13 620
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 31 6 4 4 2 1 86 7 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 34 10 5 5 3 1 80 10 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 39 34 13 7 5 3 1 75 11 1705
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 34 14 5 5 2 1 75 11 774
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 26 11 4 4 1 0 81 8 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 32 11 8 5 3 1 75 13 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 34 13 7 4 3 1 75 12 1402
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 34 16 7 5 2 1 72 12 860

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 47 30 12 6 3 1 1 78 10 411
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 34 10 8 6 1 0 75 14 978
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 35 11 10 6 1 0 74 15 1556
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 32 13 9 6 1 0 72 15 618
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 31 8 7 4 1 1 81 11 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 36 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 38 12 9 4 1 0 75 13 1707
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 36 10 9 7 1 0 73 17 773
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 31 5 7 4 1 0 83 11 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 37 35 11 11 4 1 0 74 15 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 38 12 8 5 1 0 74 14 1403
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 37 12 10 6 1 0 73 15 860

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 64 20 8 4 3 1 1 85 7 415
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 30 7 4 4 1 0 84 9 982
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 28 10 6 6 1 0 78 12 1556
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 27 13 6 7 1 0 74 13 618
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 62 20 9 2 3 3 0 85 5 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 25 10 4 5 2 1 81 9 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 29 10 5 5 2 0 80 10 1706
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 32 12 4 5 2 1 78 10 773

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 54 25 9 7 3 1 0 80 11 415
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 32 11 7 7 1 0 75 14 983
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 30 11 10 7 1 0 72 17 1562
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 29 14 9 6 1 0 71 15 620
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 56 25 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 47 29 9 8 6 1 0 76 14 1337
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 43 30 12 8 6 1 0 73 14 1703
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 32 13 6 6 1 1 74 12 771
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 26 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 162
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 33 13 8 4 1 1 74 13 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 33 13 9 5 1 1 73 14 1402
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 33 12 8 5 1 0 74 14 857
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Senior Management

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 50 5 6 0 0 5 88 6 18
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 34 17 13 6 3 10 59 21 231
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 37 17 12 4 4 8 63 18 754
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 33 17 10 5 3 8 64 18 356
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 31 11 12 0 0 9 74 14 21
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 17 35 22 11 4 4 7 59 16 313
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 38 15 13 5 4 7 62 21 841
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 40 15 13 4 2 5 66 18 441
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 36 22 11 4 5 8 58 17 360
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 38 14 11 5 4 8 66 18 688
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 37 15 10 4 2 8 69 15 472

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 44 32 9 3 1 10 1 85 4 419
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 37 16 10 5 7 0 66 17 991
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 35 19 12 6 5 0 61 19 1573
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 32 20 10 8 5 0 60 19 628
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 47 30 7 4 1 10 1 86 6 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 23 36 16 10 6 8 0 64 18 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 37 20 12 7 5 0 59 20 1699
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 35 17 12 5 5 0 64 18 775
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 38 14 4 2 6 0 79 6 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 35 20 10 6 8 0 61 18 1598
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 36 22 10 6 7 0 58 17 1403
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 35 19 12 7 7 0 59 20 861

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 44 30 14 4 2 4 1 78 7 417
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 36 19 12 9 2 0 59 22 988
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 34 20 17 9 1 0 53 27 1571
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 32 20 14 10 2 0 55 24 630
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 31 11 7 1 5 1 79 9 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 36 19 13 9 3 0 58 22 1341
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 36 23 16 9 2 0 52 25 1702
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 35 23 11 9 1 1 56 21 774
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 32 15 6 4 3 1 73 11 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 31 22 17 11 3 0 48 29 1599
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 33 24 18 11 2 0 46 29 1403
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 34 21 18 9 3 0 50 28 860

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 30 35 14 9 4 8 0 71 14 416
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 29 22 20 11 3 0 46 32 987
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 27 24 22 11 3 0 40 35 1567
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 27 26 20 11 3 0 41 32 629
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 30 12 10 4 11 1 71 16 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 29 22 20 10 5 0 45 32 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 29 26 21 11 4 0 39 34 1700
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 33 25 19 9 4 1 44 30 773
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 24 35 15 12 6 7 2 64 20 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 26 23 22 15 4 0 37 38 1599
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 26 25 24 15 4 0 34 41 1401
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 26 27 22 14 4 0 35 37 861

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 26 33 12 16 8 5 0 62 25 419
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 30 18 24 13 2 0 43 38 989
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 28 24 23 13 2 0 39 37 1571
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 32 22 19 13 2 0 45 33 631
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 33 12 12 5 7 1 69 18 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 32 19 21 13 3 0 45 35 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 31 22 23 13 2 0 42 36 1700
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 36 22 18 10 2 0 48 29 774
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 34 13 16 12 3 1 58 29 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 27 18 27 17 2 0 36 45 1599
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 29 21 25 17 1 0 36 42 1401
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 30 23 25 13 2 0 38 39 860
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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 29 46 14 7 2 1 0 77 9 419
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 45 18 11 5 1 0 65 16 990
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 49 20 13 4 0 0 63 17 1564
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 43 22 11 7 1 0 60 18 622
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 43 10 6 3 2 1 81 9 445
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 46 19 11 5 1 0 66 16 1337
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 45 21 13 5 1 0 61 19 1703
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 48 17 12 5 1 0 66 17 773
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 27 43 14 9 4 2 0 72 14 162
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 38 22 16 8 1 0 53 25 1600
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 39 21 19 8 1 0 51 28 1403
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 40 21 15 9 1 0 54 25 860

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 26 34 17 12 4 3 3 65 17 419
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 38 13 12 5 3 1 69 18 992
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 41 12 9 4 1 0 75 14 1564
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 39 9 6 5 1 1 80 11 623
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 26 12 13 6 7 2 66 22 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 41 10 11 5 4 1 73 17 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 33 40 11 8 5 2 1 75 13 1701
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 37 8 7 4 1 1 81 11 773
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 25 14 13 9 5 3 60 24 162
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 37 12 10 4 3 1 73 15 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 39 10 8 3 2 1 78 11 1403
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 36 9 7 3 2 1 81 10 862

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 33 37 18 7 2 3 0 72 9 415
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 42 23 8 5 2 0 63 13 989
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 43 20 10 4 1 0 66 14 1556
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 29 38 19 8 5 0 0 67 13 626

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 20 22 18 10 7 18 5 55 22 418
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 20 19 19 17 11 1 37 41 989
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 20 21 19 19 8 1 35 42 1561
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 22 19 16 16 7 4 43 36 625
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 16 14 11 7 24 7 53 26 447
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 19 19 16 18 12 4 36 41 1338
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 20 18 17 21 10 4 35 45 1698
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 24 16 14 17 8 6 45 36 772
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 19 13 13 7 23 9 51 29 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 19 20 19 19 12 2 34 44 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 22 19 19 18 9 3 35 43 1403
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 16 22 16 20 14 7 4 43 38 860

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 25 33 15 12 9 4 1 61 23 419
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 26 15 20 25 2 0 39 46 989
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 26 17 21 25 1 0 35 47 1563
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 26 20 22 20 1 0 37 42 626
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 30 12 12 8 6 1 65 21 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 29 15 18 20 2 0 45 39 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 27 17 22 21 1 0 39 44 1703
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 33 20 20 13 2 0 46 34 772
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 26 25 18 10 10 9 3 58 22 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 30 19 19 17 2 0 44 37 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 28 20 23 18 2 0 38 42 1403
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 31 20 23 13 2 0 43 37 862

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 19 29 15 16 14 2 5 52 32 419
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 22 14 18 31 1 0 36 50 993
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 21 13 21 34 1 1 30 56 1563
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 19 16 19 29 1 5 32 51 624
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 26 10 14 17 5 7 54 35 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 21 13 18 33 2 1 35 52 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 21 12 21 35 1 1 31 57 1701
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 23 15 20 26 1 4 36 48 773
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 21 11 18 21 6 7 43 44 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 21 14 22 29 1 1 34 52 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 23 14 23 27 2 1 34 51 1403
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 23 16 23 25 1 2 34 49 860

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 24 37 21 8 4 5 1 65 13 418
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 34 29 13 8 4 0 49 21 993
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 35 30 15 6 3 0 48 21 1569
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 36 26 13 7 3 1 53 20 621
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 23 35 21 8 5 6 2 63 14 446
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 34 25 14 8 5 0 50 23 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 38 27 15 6 3 0 50 22 1699
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 40 26 11 5 4 0 56 17 773

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 41 33 11 6 2 6 0 79 9 417
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 38 17 7 4 4 0 71 11 989
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 42 15 6 3 3 0 76 9 1564
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 43 15 4 3 2 0 79 6 628
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 43 32 10 4 2 7 1 82 7 447
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 38 18 6 3 5 1 71 10 1338
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 42 17 5 4 4 0 73 10 1701
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 41 17 3 2 4 1 77 5 775
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 25 9 6 0 8 0 83 7 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 38 36 14 5 2 6 0 79 7 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 41 14 5 2 4 0 78 7 1401
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 41 14 3 1 5 0 82 4 859

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 47 36 9 4 1 2 0 85 6 417
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 40 15 9 5 2 0 70 14 986
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 42 16 9 3 1 0 71 13 1557
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 43 15 5 3 2 0 76 8 628
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 39 8 5 1 2 1 86 6 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 43 14 8 4 2 0 74 12 1341
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 26 46 13 10 4 1 0 73 13 1698
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 30 43 15 7 2 1 0 75 9 773
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 39 8 5 1 2 1 86 6 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 38 15 7 3 2 0 74 10 1600
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 43 15 8 3 2 0 74 11 1403
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 45 12 5 2 3 0 81 7 861

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 58 30 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 417
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 40 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 985
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 31 42 16 8 3 0 0 73 12 1560
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 39 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 629
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 58 29 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 42 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1338
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 46 14 7 4 0 0 75 12 1699
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 41 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 775
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 31 3 6 2 0 0 90 7 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 40 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 1600
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 44 15 9 5 0 0 71 13 1402
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 43 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 861

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 46 30 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 416
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 31 23 13 8 1 0 56 20 987
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 32 23 15 6 0 0 55 22 1561
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 35 22 11 6 1 0 61 17 626
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 31 12 8 2 1 0 78 10 447
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 34 22 11 7 1 0 60 18 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 34 23 14 6 1 0 56 20 1699
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 35 21 11 5 1 0 62 17 771
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 35 14 5 2 1 0 78 8 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 38 19 14 6 1 0 60 20 1600
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 37 23 15 7 1 0 54 23 1400
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 40 21 15 6 1 0 57 22 861

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 47 31 13 7 2 1 0 78 9 416
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 34 22 13 7 0 0 58 20 977
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 21 36 21 15 7 0 0 57 22 1560
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 34 21 12 6 0 0 61 18 623
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 35 10 8 3 0 0 80 10 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 39 18 11 7 0 0 64 18 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 38 21 13 6 0 0 59 20 1703
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 40 17 11 5 0 1 67 16 772
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 33 14 9 3 0 0 75 12 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 39 19 14 7 0 0 59 22 1600
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 37 21 17 7 0 0 54 24 1402
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 39 20 15 8 0 0 57 23 861

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 47 25 15 7 3 2 1 74 10 418
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 27 16 12 8 2 0 63 20 989
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 30 18 10 8 2 0 63 18 1561
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 30 19 8 5 1 2 67 14 631
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 22 13 7 4 5 3 73 12 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 33 13 9 7 2 1 70 17 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 33 16 10 6 3 1 66 17 1701
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 31 16 7 6 3 2 69 14 767
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 27 10 7 3 2 2 79 10 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 30 16 11 7 3 1 65 18 1600
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 30 18 12 7 4 1 61 20 1401
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 29 17 11 7 3 1 63 19 859
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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 36 24 40 418
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 31 30 993
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 37 26 1577
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 36 25 625
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 36 27 37 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 36 29 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 36 27 1707
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 39 22 774
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 39 25 36 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 31 31 1601
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 34 31 1402
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 39 36 24 862

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 1 31 10 8 45 4 145
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 56 26 6 6 6 395
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 57 26 5 1 7 587
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 37 41 11 4 3 5 241
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 31 11 4 50 3 156
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 1 55 26 8 5 6 465
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 51 25 7 2 10 630
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 37 12 4 2 5 306
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 39 11 12 9999 38 63
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 1 58 22 12 9999 7 617
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 60 22 8 9999 6 496
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 36 40 13 7 9999 4 343
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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 92 420
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 86 993
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 1571
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 87 627

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 59 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 209
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 31 85

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 55 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 62 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 71 209
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 79 86

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 7 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 209

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 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 209
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 85

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 4 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 209

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 6 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 209

Question 49g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 209

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 32 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 40 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 208
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 45 85

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 208
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 84

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 208
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 54 85

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 42 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 48 208
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 54 85

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 37 208
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 85

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 48 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 56 208
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 85

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 208
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 84

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 36
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 208

Question 50i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 208

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 208

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 50 208
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 60 85

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 208
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 33 85

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 208

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 209
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 53 86

Question 51b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 209
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 85

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 10 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 209

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 14 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 209

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 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 209

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 4 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 209
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 86

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 209
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 85

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 209
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 85

Question 51i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 20 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 142
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 209
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 85

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 136
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 197
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 79

Question 52b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 136
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 197
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 79

Question 52c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 136
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 197

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 7 136
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 197

Question 52e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 136
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 197
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 79

Question 52f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 136
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 197
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 79

Question 52g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 136
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 197

Question 52h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 136
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 197

Question 52i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 136
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 197

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 35 136
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 197
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 38 79

Question 52k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 136
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 197

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 136
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 49 197
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 53 79

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 4 136
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 197

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 36
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 136
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 58 197
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 57 79

Question 52o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 36
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 79

Question 52p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 136
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 197

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 15 14 14 3 3 38 13 59 12 419
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 13 23 11 8 30 5 36 29 993
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 18 21 11 10 26 5 39 30 1564
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 22 23 10 9 20 3 45 25 627
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 11 10 4 1 40 20 61 14 447
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 14 18 8 8 32 10 41 28 1338
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 16 21 10 10 26 9 36 31 1705
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 15 22 20 8 10 20 6 49 24 774
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 10 9 5 3 41 20 59 19 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 14 20 7 7 33 10 39 26 1600
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 17 22 8 8 31 6 40 26 1403
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 21 23 9 7 22 5 47 21 861

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 24 25 18 6 2 21 4 66 10 419
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 28 24 11 7 14 1 50 22 992
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 30 23 10 8 11 0 53 21 1568
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 31 23 10 6 7 1 58 17 623
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 22 14 4 2 28 5 70 9 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 26 20 9 7 19 3 54 21 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 30 23 10 8 13 2 52 22 1702
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 32 22 8 5 9 1 60 15 772
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 18 19 13 6 3 33 7 62 16 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 25 23 8 6 21 2 51 18 1598
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 14 28 23 10 7 17 1 52 20 1403
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 32 23 7 5 11 2 59 14 860
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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 95 419
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 90 991
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 91 1567
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 90 624

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 21
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 30 149
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 62

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 21
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 81 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 82 149
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 81 62

Question 56c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 149

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 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 149
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 62

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 9 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 149

Question 56f. From whom did you experience discrimination 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 5 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 149

Question 56g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 149

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 20 148

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 148

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 148

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 148

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 21
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 25 148
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 40 60

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 21
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 41 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 36 148
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 41 60

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 21

Question 57i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 148

Question 57j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 148

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 21
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 148

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 148

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 21
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 0 148
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 60

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 18 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 148

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 28 149

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 149

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 5 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 149

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 149

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 5 149
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 62

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 21
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 149

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 149

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 9 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 149

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 21
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 99
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 149
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 62

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 21 96
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 142

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 20

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 20
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 0 56

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 0 96

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 20

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 9 96
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 142

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 96
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 142

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 96
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 142

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 20
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 33 96
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 27 142
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 56

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 20
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 96
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 142
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 56

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 40 20
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 96
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 142
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 58 56

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 0 20

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 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 20
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 71 96
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 65 142
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 58 56

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 10 96
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 142

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 16 16 16 2 1 39 10 62 5 414
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 15 23 6 6 35 4 42 19 992
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 18 25 6 5 32 4 43 17 1564
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 23 26 5 5 24 3 50 15 627
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 11 11 2 1 45 14 64 8 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 14 19 4 4 41 8 49 14 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 17 21 5 5 37 6 45 17 1705
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 22 23 4 4 26 6 53 13 773
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 10 11 14 2 0 51 12 58 4 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 14 19 4 4 41 8 47 15 1600
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 17 22 4 3 39 6 48 12 1402
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 19 25 4 3 30 5 51 11 862

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 26 25 18 4 1 21 5 69 7 414
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 31 23 7 5 17 1 57 15 989
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 32 23 7 5 14 1 60 13 1568
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 31 24 6 5 9 1 62 12 624
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 27 24 12 3 1 27 6 76 6 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 30 19 4 4 22 3 64 11 1337
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 35 20 6 4 17 2 64 12 1703
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 32 21 4 4 12 2 66 9 772
2014 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 22 14 4 2 32 6 69 9 163
2014 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 27 20 4 3 26 2 62 10 1599
2014 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 31 21 5 3 21 2 62 10 1401
2014 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 30 23 4 3 16 1 64 8 858
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 24 24 27 13 11 0 1 48 25 417
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 21 23 16 25 0 1 36 41 996
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 23 25 16 17 0 1 41 33 1569
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 24 28 22 12 13 0 2 52 25 623
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 15 21 20 17 25 1 2 37 43 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 19 21 18 27 0 2 33 46 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 24 21 15 20 0 2 43 36 1702
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 26 22 11 11 0 3 54 23 769

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 22 31 26 15 5 0 0 53 21 416
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 22 31 22 15 0 0 32 36 991
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 21 30 24 17 0 0 29 41 1567
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 23 29 21 16 0 1 34 37 622
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 24 30 29 12 4 0 1 54 17 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 23 31 20 14 0 1 34 34 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 20 29 23 19 0 1 28 42 1701
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 23 32 20 13 0 1 35 33 771

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 31 22 12 5 1 1 61 17 416
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 27 29 19 11 0 1 40 30 989
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 25 30 22 14 0 1 33 36 1562
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 23 29 21 13 0 2 36 35 620
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 31 30 21 11 5 1 2 63 16 446
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 29 27 17 11 0 1 43 29 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 25 27 23 15 0 1 35 38 1703
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 23 30 20 13 0 1 36 34 771

Question 62d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 26 25 21 14 11 1 2 53 26 415
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 24 25 21 17 0 1 36 38 992
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 20 29 21 19 0 1 30 40 1563
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 24 26 19 18 1 1 36 37 620
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 30 23 21 14 8 2 2 55 24 447
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 23 24 20 18 1 2 37 39 1337
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 8 21 26 23 21 0 2 30 44 1698
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 23 25 23 18 0 2 34 41 774

Question 62e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 48 20 12 9 4 2 5 73 14 414
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 29 29 20 12 8 0 2 59 20 987
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 24 27 23 13 10 0 3 52 24 1558
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 26 22 14 9 0 4 54 24 618
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 46 25 11 7 3 1 6 77 11 445
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 28 29 21 10 7 1 5 60 18 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 26 21 15 12 0 4 51 28 1696
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 25 25 21 14 9 0 6 53 25 772

Question 62f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 28 19 8 7 0 1 66 15 418
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 26 27 13 13 0 0 46 26 991
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 24 25 18 16 0 1 41 34 1567
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 19 24 26 17 13 1 1 44 30 624
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 33 19 7 5 0 1 68 12 447
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 27 25 15 12 0 1 47 27 1335
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 15 25 26 19 14 0 1 40 34 1701
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 28 27 15 8 0 1 50 23 773

Question 62g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 28 38 20 7 3 1 3 69 11 417
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 34 26 13 6 1 1 54 19 988
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 35 27 13 7 0 1 52 20 1565
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 35 27 12 6 0 1 54 18 622
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 32 17 9 4 2 1 69 13 445
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 21 33 24 13 7 1 2 55 20 1335
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 32 26 14 8 0 1 51 22 1702
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 21 32 25 12 7 1 1 55 19 772

Question 62h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 30 25 9 4 1 2 61 13 416
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 18 32 27 15 7 1 0 50 22 987
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 34 27 17 8 0 0 48 26 1563
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 31 27 16 10 0 1 46 26 623
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 33 33 19 7 4 2 2 69 12 447
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 19 32 29 13 7 0 1 51 20 1334
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 32 28 17 10 0 1 45 27 1699
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 14 33 27 16 9 0 1 48 25 773

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 25 33 25 11 5 0 1 59 16 417
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 30 27 15 6 0 1 51 21 985
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 34 26 15 8 1 1 51 23 1564
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 36 20 14 9 1 0 57 23 623
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 29 29 22 13 5 1 1 60 17 447
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 32 24 13 7 0 1 55 21 1335
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 34 24 14 9 1 1 52 23 1697
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 23 33 22 15 6 0 1 56 22 772

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 32 20 8 4 1 1 68 12 417
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 24 31 26 12 6 1 1 55 18 983
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 28 28 16 10 0 1 46 25 1560
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 18 28 28 16 9 1 1 47 25 618
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 35 33 18 7 4 1 2 70 12 446
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 26 31 22 13 6 1 2 58 19 1332
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 19 28 28 15 9 0 1 48 24 1695
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 30 25 16 8 0 1 50 24 767

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 52 25 14 5 1 0 2 79 7 416
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 43 27 16 7 5 0 2 72 12 981
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 42 28 17 7 5 0 1 70 13 1552
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 27 15 8 5 0 2 72 13 622
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 60 17 12 5 3 0 2 79 8 447
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 46 26 15 7 4 0 2 74 11 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 25 15 7 4 0 2 74 11 1700
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 27 12 6 4 0 2 78 10 771

Question 62l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 71 14 7 2 0 1 5 90 3 414
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 64 18 7 3 2 1 6 88 5 987
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 63 18 7 2 2 0 6 87 5 1558
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 61 17 8 3 3 2 7 85 6 621

Question 62m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 74 12 4 2 1 1 6 91 4 418
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 63 16 8 4 5 1 4 82 10 986
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 64 15 8 4 4 1 4 83 9 1554
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 64 14 6 4 6 1 6 83 10 619
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 81 6 4 2 2 1 3 91 4 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 68 14 6 4 3 0 4 86 8 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 67 13 6 5 4 1 4 84 9 1698
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 73 12 5 4 4 1 3 87 8 774

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 24 9 3 1 0 3 87 4 417
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 51 27 12 5 3 0 2 79 8 986
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 29 12 5 2 0 1 81 7 1558
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 53 28 12 3 3 0 1 82 6 623
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 20 6 3 2 1 2 89 5 446
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 26 10 4 2 0 2 83 6 1338
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 29 10 4 3 1 2 83 8 1701
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 59 24 9 4 1 0 2 85 5 773

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 18 10 5 3 0 3 82 8 417
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 22 13 8 6 0 1 72 14 981
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 46 24 14 8 6 0 1 71 15 1556
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 24 12 7 7 0 2 73 14 620
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 66 18 7 3 2 0 3 87 5 447
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 55 20 11 7 5 0 2 77 12 1338
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 52 22 11 7 5 1 2 76 13 1696
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 60 19 10 6 3 0 2 81 9 771

Question 62p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 61 4 2 2 0 0 31 94 3 418
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 52 11 6 2 2 0 28 87 4 979
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 44 21 10 4 2 0 20 81 7 1546
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 44 23 10 4 2 0 17 81 7 618
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 65 5 2 1 1 0 26 95 2 447
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 54 13 5 2 1 0 25 90 4 1339
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 47 19 8 3 2 1 20 83 6 1695
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 49 21 8 3 1 0 17 85 5 768

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 74 12 4 2 1 0 7 92 3 418
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 62 19 10 1 1 0 7 87 3 978
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 62 22 8 1 1 0 5 89 3 1549
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 63 23 6 2 0 0 5 91 2 623
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 75 10 6 2 0 1 7 92 2 447
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 64 21 6 1 1 0 6 91 2 1336
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 65 20 6 2 0 1 5 91 2 1689
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 66 20 6 2 1 0 5 91 3 766

Question 62r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 15 12 11 17 0 3 58 29 419
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 65 10 7 6 9 0 4 78 15 984
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 74 13 4 2 2 0 5 92 4 1558
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 81 10 3 1 1 0 4 95 2 622
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 38 10 13 18 18 0 3 49 38 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 67 13 6 4 6 0 4 83 11 1341
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 74 13 3 2 2 1 5 93 4 1700
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 80 9 3 1 1 0 7 95 2 772

Question 62s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 53 26 11 3 2 0 4 83 6 418
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 50 26 13 5 2 1 3 79 8 983
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 51 28 13 5 2 0 2 80 6 1560
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 26 10 3 2 0 4 84 5 623
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 57 23 10 5 1 0 4 83 7 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 53 26 12 3 2 0 4 82 5 1338
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 54 26 12 4 2 0 3 82 6 1695
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 55 25 11 3 1 0 4 84 4 768

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very high
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 17 41 30 8 3 0 1 58 12 419
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 27 40 19 6 0 0 36 24 994
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 7 25 42 20 7 0 0 31 27 1575
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 28 40 20 5 0 0 36 25 629
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 33 39 10 3 0 1 48 13 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 7 25 43 17 7 1 0 32 25 1341
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 6 22 44 19 9 0 0 28 28 1705
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 24 42 18 6 1 0 33 24 774

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 7 13 40 27 12 0 0 40 20 414
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 11 25 38 20 6 0 0 26 35 986
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 24 41 18 6 0 0 24 35 1553
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 9 24 40 20 6 0 0 26 33 618
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 11 35 29 18 0 1 47 17 448
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 8 20 43 21 8 0 0 29 29 1335
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 23 41 18 7 0 1 25 34 1705
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 21 43 21 6 0 1 27 29 767

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 20 30 25 12 5 8 1 54 19 418
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 16 43 19 12 7 3 0 61 20 991
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 43 20 12 5 2 0 62 18 1563
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 41 21 9 4 3 0 65 13 622
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 13 33 18 11 7 16 2 57 22 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 37 19 14 10 7 0 53 26 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 13 38 20 13 9 5 0 55 24 1702
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 20 38 18 10 7 6 0 62 19 770

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 21 37 21 11 5 4 0 61 16 420
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 14 32 21 19 13 2 0 46 33 991
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 32 23 20 11 1 0 45 32 1564
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 17 37 19 16 9 2 0 55 25 630
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 20 35 20 16 4 5 0 58 21 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 10 33 22 20 12 3 0 45 33 1341
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 9 34 21 21 13 2 0 44 35 1701
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 13 39 21 17 8 2 0 53 25 772
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Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 24 21 10 7 3 1 36 64 417
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 22 24 16 21 1 0 16 84 987
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 23 28 21 12 13 2 1 24 76 1554
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 32 28 19 10 7 2 2 33 67 618
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 19 20 14 19 4 2 23 77 449
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 15 19 22 18 22 3 1 16 84 1340
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 22 26 22 12 14 4 1 23 77 1706
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 34 25 19 9 8 4 1 36 64 771

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 34 261
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 820
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 18 1148
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 12 400
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 45 331
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 30 1082
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 17 1254
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 10 468

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 261
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 45 820
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 34 1148
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 27 400
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 51 331
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 42 1082
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 1254
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 22 468

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 23 261
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 22 820
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 16 1148
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 11 400
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 26 331
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 20 1082
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 12 1254
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 8 468

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 21 261
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 56 820
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 54 1148
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 42 400
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 16 331
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 60 1082
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 57 1254
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 47 468

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 1 261
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 12 820
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 11 1148
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 400
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 2 331
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 13 1082
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 10 1254
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 4 468

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 16 261
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 39 820
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 35 1148
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 26 400

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 37 261
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 31 820
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 32 1148
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 43 400
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 44 331
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 34 1082
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 38 1254
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 46 468

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

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)		 1 to 9 hours
(%)		 10 to 19 hours
(%)		 20 to 29 hours
(%)		 30 to 39 hours
(%)		 40 hours or more
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 4 57 18 9 4 8 246
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 29 21 14 7 26 794
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 3 34 21 13 7 22 1111
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 7 38 20 13 6 16 378
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 3 47 20 11 7 12 324
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 39 21 12 6 20 1065
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 40 22 12 5 16 1234
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 46 21 9 5 13 461

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 41 59 259
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 25 75 816
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 29 71 1144
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 35 65 393

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 14 24 15 20 19 1 7 41 43 261
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 5 15 19 21 35 1 5 21 59 819
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 16 19 25 29 2 6 22 58 1145
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 5 19 20 22 21 4 9 27 50 398
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 11 22 15 17 26 2 6 36 47 332
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 6 15 14 21 36 1 7 23 62 1084
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 4 15 18 18 34 2 9 21 58 1252
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 6 17 19 18 29 1 10 26 53 473

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 20 15 24 27 3 5 28 55 261
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 2 7 14 21 52 1 3 10 76 819
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 9 14 22 48 2 4 11 74 1146
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 2 11 20 17 38 3 8 15 62 396
2017 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 6 10 14 16 47 2 4 17 68 332
2017 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 3 6 9 17 61 1 4 9 82 1081
2017 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 2 8 10 18 54 2 6 10 79 1252
2017 More than 20 years in the federal public service 3 8 14 16 46 4 9 13 71 472

Question 73. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Less than 3 years in the federal public service 49 14 14 4 4 2 13 74 10 418
2018 3 to 10 years in the federal public service 36 17 18 9 11 1 8 59 22 984
2018 11 to 20 years in the federal public service 41 16 14 9 11 2 8 63 22 1546
2018 More than 20 years in the federal public service 50 12 10 8 7 1 12 71 17 617
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