2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for the Public Service Commission of Canada by Question 91. Have you ever served in the Canadian military?

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
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 27 50 6 17 0 0 0 78 17 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 45 10 9 5 1 2 76 14 545
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 32 18 9 4 0 0 69 14 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 38 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 562

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 22 54 6 11 6 0 0 76 18 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 42 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 544
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 41 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 43 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 563

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 38 44 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 41 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 545
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 45 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 39 7 7 2 0 0 83 9 562

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 60 17 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 32 7 6 4 0 1 83 10 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 24 27 4 4 0 0 64 9 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 31 9 7 4 0 0 79 12 562

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 42 23 13 16 6 0 0 65 23 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 41 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 31 23 9 8 0 0 59 17 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 45 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 562

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 23 33 12 12 5 15 0 66 20 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 33 18 11 6 0 0 65 17 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 32 9 27 0 0 0 65 27 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 36 16 12 7 1 0 64 19 563

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 32 36 19 5 0 9 0 75 5 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 38 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 541
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 22 18 9 4 0 0 68 14 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 44 10 11 4 0 0 74 16 563

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 49 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 39 11 3 3 0 0 84 5 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 46 45 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 42 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 560

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 47 30 12 5 0 6 0 82 5 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 36 15 9 5 0 0 70 15 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 40 19 18 0 0 0 64 18 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 38 16 9 7 1 0 67 16 561

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 42 36 10 12 0 0 0 77 12 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 36 12 4 2 0 0 81 6 541
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 34 43 15 4 4 0 0 77 8 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 37 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 561

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 42 41 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 40 13 9 6 0 1 72 15 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 40 18 5 4 0 0 73 9 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 43 12 10 5 1 0 73 15 561

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 41 36 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 39 15 9 6 0 0 71 15 542
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 39 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 33 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 561

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 52 25 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 39 15 7 5 0 1 73 12 540
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 31 12 19 0 0 0 69 19 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 40 14 8 5 0 1 73 13 561

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 39 25 18 11 7 0 0 64 18 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 43 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 18 27 18 4 0 0 51 22 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 43 11 5 5 0 0 78 10 562

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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Rarely
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 59 24 0 11 6 0 0 83 17 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 28 15 7 4 0 1 73 12 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 55 23 14 4 4 0 0 77 9 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 32 14 8 4 1 1 75 12 561

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 22 24 39 6 9 0 50 24 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 22 36 19 11 1 2 31 32 541
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 32 45 18 5 0 0 23 32 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 22 37 16 11 1 3 28 33 560

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
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 33 34 6 17 9 0 26 36 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 18 28 25 16 2 2 43 28 542
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 20 42 19 15 4 0 35 21 21
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 18 32 16 16 3 4 34 31 557

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 12 34 15 26 13 0 0 38 46 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 25 32 14 11 2 2 25 42 544
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 4 26 41 23 5 0 0 28 30 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 23 30 14 11 3 5 26 42 558

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 5 35 48 13 0 0 61 5 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 5 16 32 29 15 1 2 45 22 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 5 13 32 27 23 0 0 50 18 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 17 33 22 15 1 4 40 25 557

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
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 10 16 24 28 15 6 0 46 28 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 21 26 24 13 2 3 39 34 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 29 33 19 15 4 0 35 30 21
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 18 30 19 14 1 5 35 33 557

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 11 17 46 6 5 15 0 13 33 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 23 24 17 13 3 2 32 43 540
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 14 35 21 5 5 0 28 35 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 24 26 16 10 4 5 29 43 559

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
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 6 16 38 22 11 6 0 35 24 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 21 35 16 10 4 2 28 35 542
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 9 18 27 27 5 14 0 37 31 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 19 36 15 10 3 4 27 34 559
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 12 49 17 6 0 6 10 73 7 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 33 15 11 5 6 5 65 18 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 32 13 9 0 14 5 74 10 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 31 15 9 7 5 5 65 18 559

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 61 22 6 0 5 6 0 88 5 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 30 7 8 4 1 0 81 12 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 31 13 0 4 0 0 82 4 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 31 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 563

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 13 12 32 13 0 30 0 36 18 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 25 15 15 7 22 3 51 30 540
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 23 22 9 14 18 0 45 28 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 24 16 18 9 17 3 46 34 563

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 40 55 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 36 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 544
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 46 41 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 41 7 6 2 0 0 86 8 563

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 42 41 6 5 0 6 0 89 5 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 37 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 543
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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
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 35 33 11 5 0 9 6 81 6 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 38 11 8 6 0 2 75 15 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 22 13 9 4 0 0 73 14 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 41 35 9 9 4 1 1 77 13 563

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 57 12 5 6 0 14 6 87 7 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 31 10 6 5 2 2 79 11 542
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 50 36 9 0 0 4 0 90 0 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 49 29 10 5 4 3 1 80 10 562

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 69 12 6 5 0 9 0 88 5 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 31 13 5 5 0 1 76 11 540
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 59 27 4 9 0 0 0 86 9 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 34 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 563

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 60 15 10 0 0 15 0 88 0 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 27 7 6 4 1 1 82 10 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 69 9 8 9 0 4 0 81 10 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 27 9 5 2 2 0 83 7 562

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 69 0 10 6 0 15 0 81 7 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 46 30 9 8 5 0 1 77 14 541
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 60 18 8 14 0 0 0 78 14 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 28 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 561
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Senior Management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 30 18 12 10 0 30 0 68 15 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 34 13 5 3 8 1 76 9 544
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 28 31 18 9 5 9 0 65 15 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 36 15 8 4 8 0 70 14 563

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 24 20 24 17 0 15 0 52 20 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 35 16 9 4 2 0 69 14 541
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 32 17 18 5 5 0 58 24 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 41 14 11 6 3 1 67 18 563

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 11 30 12 17 0 30 0 59 24 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 33 21 11 6 7 0 59 19 542
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 27 17 31 5 5 0 44 38 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 38 20 13 7 7 1 57 21 562

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 24 26 13 23 5 9 0 55 31 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 35 21 17 6 3 0 55 24 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 32 45 4 5 0 0 46 9 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 41 18 13 8 3 0 60 22 562
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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
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 25 41 22 0 6 6 0 70 6 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 42 13 9 2 1 0 76 11 541
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 35 27 14 0 0 0 59 14 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 44 15 9 3 2 0 73 12 562

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
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 37 38 6 12 0 6 0 80 13 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 36 14 12 5 2 2 68 17 542
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 40 13 14 0 0 0 73 14 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 35 13 8 4 3 1 74 13 560

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 42 18 31 10 0 0 0 59 10 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 40 15 5 3 1 1 77 8 542

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
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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2018 Has served in the Canadian military 19 26 26 5 11 13 0 51 19 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 22 18 13 11 13 4 50 29 542
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 9 28 18 14 4 22 4 50 25 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 22 21 13 13 10 6 44 31 561

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 19 33 25 9 14 0 0 51 24 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 35 17 13 8 4 1 61 22 541
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 31 18 9 4 0 0 68 13 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 35 16 11 6 4 1 65 18 562

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
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Strongly disagree
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 6 14 23 11 32 6 6 24 50 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 25 16 17 19 3 4 44 39 544
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 23 0 22 27 4 5 46 54 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 22 14 17 23 4 4 41 44 562

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 17 60 16 0 0 6 0 83 0 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 38 20 8 4 5 0 67 13 542
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 42 22 9 4 0 0 64 13 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 41 18 9 6 3 1 66 15 563

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 Has served in the Canadian military 45 24 25 0 0 6 0 73 0 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 48 35 10 2 2 2 0 86 4 541
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 56 32 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 37 10 3 3 3 1 83 7 563

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 Has served in the Canadian military 39 50 0 5 6 0 0 90 10 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 38 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 541
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 37 54 5 0 0 4 0 95 0 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 41 8 3 2 3 0 87 5 562

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 Has served in the Canadian military 45 45 6 5 0 0 0 90 5 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 32 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 541
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 46 32 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 39 7 3 2 0 0 87 6 562

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 Has served in the Canadian military 24 23 37 16 0 0 0 47 16 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 32 14 6 4 1 0 75 10 539
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 23 17 18 0 0 0 64 18 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 35 14 8 6 1 0 71 14 561

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 Has served in the Canadian military 27 54 7 12 0 0 0 81 12 14
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 37 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 541
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 35 18 9 4 0 0 68 13 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 38 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 563

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 Has served in the Canadian military 13 18 20 24 13 13 0 35 42 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 25 18 11 9 4 1 60 21 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 36 9 19 13 18 0 5 48 32 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 24 19 11 11 5 1 56 24 563
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 34 19 46 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 27 33 545
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 14 45 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 38 26 36 563
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 100 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 85 545

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 81

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 81

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 81

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 81

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 81

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 82

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 82

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 50 82

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 40 82

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 82

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 82

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 82

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 0 82

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 82

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 37 82

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 82

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 82

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 82

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 82

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 82

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 82

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 11 82

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 21 82

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 77

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 23 77

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 77

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 77

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 77

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 12 77

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 8 77

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 77

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 77

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 77

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 33 77

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 77

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 Has not served in the Canadian military 6 77

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 77

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 Has served in the Canadian military 20 13 12 6 0 50 0 65 12 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 17 18 6 5 33 5 52 19 540
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 14 27 23 9 0 27 0 57 12 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 19 14 6 5 34 8 57 20 562

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 Has served in the Canadian military 38 21 23 0 0 18 0 72 0 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 31 13 6 2 12 1 75 10 540
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 24 32 31 0 5 8 0 61 5 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 33 15 6 2 13 2 72 10 562
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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 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 Has served in the Canadian military 19 14 22 0 6 38 0 55 9 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 13 21 2 3 39 5 55 9 542
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 18 18 4 0 37 4 62 8 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 14 17 15 3 3 39 9 61 10 562

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 Has served in the Canadian military 33 26 17 0 6 18 0 72 7 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 33 13 3 3 14 1 79 6 542
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 33 32 22 0 0 13 0 75 0 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 31 34 14 3 3 13 2 77 6 560
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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 Has served in the Canadian military 11 30 24 18 17 0 0 42 34 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 21 26 15 16 1 2 42 32 544
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 9 14 37 18 0 0 31 55 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 16 24 21 15 20 0 4 41 36 559

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 Has served in the Canadian military 12 52 18 0 17 0 0 65 17 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 28 25 16 9 0 1 49 26 544
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 38 26 23 0 0 0 51 23 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 19 26 27 16 11 0 2 45 27 562

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 Has served in the Canadian military 41 30 24 0 6 0 0 71 6 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 27 29 20 12 10 0 2 57 23 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 23 36 36 0 5 0 0 59 5 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 26 25 12 8 1 3 53 21 561

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 Has served in the Canadian military 35 30 11 6 11 0 6 69 19 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 21 23 16 13 1 2 46 30 544
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 23 28 23 0 0 0 49 23 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 23 24 15 12 0 3 46 28 560

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 Has served in the Canadian military 58 18 6 6 6 0 6 81 12 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 51 19 12 5 4 0 8 76 10 542
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 50 32 13 0 4 0 0 82 4 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 47 23 10 5 4 0 11 78 10 562

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 Has served in the Canadian military 42 28 12 6 11 0 0 70 18 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 27 17 9 9 0 1 65 19 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 32 36 18 4 4 0 5 71 9 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 28 23 10 6 0 2 59 17 559

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 Has served in the Canadian military 24 42 29 6 0 0 0 66 6 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 32 24 12 5 1 2 58 17 542
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 26 42 18 0 9 0 5 72 10 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 26 29 23 12 6 2 2 57 19 560

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 Has served in the Canadian military 20 43 23 0 6 9 0 68 6 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 31 23 13 6 0 2 56 20 541
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 9 31 36 18 0 0 5 42 19 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 30 24 13 8 1 2 53 22 560

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 Has served in the Canadian military 40 35 20 0 6 0 0 74 6 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 28 29 22 14 6 0 1 58 20 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 40 13 14 5 0 5 66 20 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 29 21 15 7 1 2 56 22 562

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 Has served in the Canadian military 28 40 27 0 6 0 0 68 6 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 34 28 18 12 6 0 1 63 19 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 13 58 10 13 0 0 5 76 14 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 31 20 9 6 0 3 64 15 560

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 Has served in the Canadian military 48 40 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 15
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 55 20 12 5 5 0 3 77 10 539
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 42 40 14 0 0 0 5 86 0 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 21 13 7 5 0 2 74 12 563

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 Has served in the Canadian military 67 12 0 6 0 0 15 93 7 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 71 13 4 2 3 1 7 91 5 538

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 Has served in the Canadian military 60 25 0 0 0 6 9 100 0 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 67 13 8 3 4 1 5 84 7 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 68 19 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 69 14 4 4 4 1 3 87 8 562

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 Has served in the Canadian military 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 58 24 9 4 3 0 2 84 7 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 51 35 9 4 0 0 0 86 4 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 54 26 9 5 3 0 3 82 8 560

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 Has served in the Canadian military 57 26 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 57 17 11 7 6 0 2 76 13 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 41 36 9 14 0 0 0 77 14 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 59 18 10 5 5 0 3 79 10 561

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 Has served in the Canadian military 67 6 0 6 0 0 21 93 7 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 53 11 6 2 2 0 25 86 5 542
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 45 9 0 13 0 0 33 80 20 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 52 10 7 2 1 0 28 87 4 562

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 Has served in the Canadian military 51 22 12 6 0 0 9 81 6 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 65 18 6 2 1 0 8 91 3 544
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 58 24 4 4 0 0 9 91 5 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 70 15 6 1 0 0 7 92 2 559

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 Has served in the Canadian military 71 24 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 74 12 5 2 2 1 5 91 4 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 68 9 5 8 0 0 9 85 9 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 70 13 6 3 3 1 5 88 6 562

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 Has served in the Canadian military 31 34 23 0 12 0 0 65 12 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 30 15 4 3 0 3 77 7 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 30 4 14 4 0 9 75 20 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 44 30 16 4 3 0 2 76 7 562

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 Has served in the Canadian military 6 59 23 6 6 0 0 65 11 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 17 33 34 12 4 0 0 50 16 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 37 31 32 0 0 0 37 32 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 10 32 39 14 4 0 0 42 18 562

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 Has served in the Canadian military 6 22 27 36 9 0 0 45 28 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 9 18 37 25 11 0 1 36 27 539
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 9 28 45 18 0 0 0 18 37 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 19 40 24 10 0 1 34 26 560

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 Has served in the Canadian military 38 57 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 44 12 5 2 3 0 81 7 540
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 19 44 18 5 4 10 0 70 10 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 44 15 8 4 5 0 71 12 563

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 Has served in the Canadian military 38 39 0 17 0 6 0 82 18 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 30 40 13 11 4 2 0 71 15 541
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 18 51 22 4 5 0 0 69 9 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 18 42 17 14 6 3 0 62 21 562
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Compensation

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 Has served in the Canadian military 6 33 6 22 17 15 0 7 93 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 25 21 25 13 13 2 1 26 74 543
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 22 28 13 24 9 5 0 23 77 22
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 25 22 12 13 4 1 25 75 562

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 Has served in the Canadian military 21 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 392
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 20 400

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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 43 392
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 38 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 400

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 Has served in the Canadian military 6 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 29 392
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 22 400

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 Has served in the Canadian military 26 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 35 392
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 40 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 42 400

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 392
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 400

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 Has served in the Canadian military 29 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 36 392

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 75 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 39 392
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 73 15
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 45 400

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 61 14 0 8 16 12
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 3 41 25 9 8 15 374
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 49 25 0 12 13 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 7 48 18 9 8 10 390

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Has served in the Canadian military 0 100 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 24 76 389

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 Has served in the Canadian military 0 15 8 47 14 8 8 18 72 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 15 24 17 19 16 1 7 42 39 391
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 6 25 31 20 17 0 0 32 37 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 13 22 14 20 17 2 12 41 43 404

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 Has served in the Canadian military 7 8 7 26 43 8 0 17 76 13
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 2 9 17 20 43 2 7 12 70 392
2017 Has served in the Canadian military 0 7 0 18 75 0 0 7 93 16
2017 Has not served in the Canadian military 1 8 11 17 49 2 11 10 77 401

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 Has served in the Canadian military 23 46 14 0 11 0 6 74 12 16
2018 Has not served in the Canadian military 32 15 15 13 16 1 8 52 32 544
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