2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Human Rights Commission by Question 27. Are you a supervisor?

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 Supervisor 46 38 5 9 2 0 0 84 11 36
2018 Non-supervisor 37 41 6 12 2 1 1 80 14 99
2017 Supervisor 41 28 19 4 8 0 0 69 12 39
2017 Non-supervisor 40 40 12 7 1 0 0 80 8 98
2014 Supervisor 67 27 2 0 5 0 0 93 5 48
2014 Non-supervisor 43 37 9 7 3 1 1 81 10 128
2011 Supervisor 44 34 8 6 2 0 6 83 9 50
2011 Non-supervisor 45 37 8 8 1 1 2 83 9 123
2008 Supervisor 31 48 7 5 5 2 2 83 10 42
2008 Non-supervisor 36 35 10 13 3 1 2 73 16 119

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 Supervisor 66 25 3 3 2 0 0 91 6 36
2018 Non-supervisor 56 33 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 100
2017 Supervisor 66 24 4 3 2 0 0 90 5 39
2017 Non-supervisor 51 33 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 98
2014 Supervisor 76 21 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 48
2014 Non-supervisor 55 30 7 3 3 1 0 87 6 128
2011 Supervisor 71 26 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 49
2011 Non-supervisor 58 27 8 4 2 1 1 86 5 123
2008 Supervisor 64 29 2 0 2 2 0 95 2 42
2008 Non-supervisor 51 38 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 119

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 Supervisor 64 25 3 6 2 0 0 89 8 36
2018 Non-supervisor 55 33 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 98
2017 Supervisor 62 30 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 39
2017 Non-supervisor 57 32 5 3 4 0 0 89 7 98
2014 Supervisor 78 17 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 48
2014 Non-supervisor 60 29 6 3 2 1 0 89 5 128
2011 Supervisor 82 17 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 50
2011 Non-supervisor 61 26 4 7 1 1 1 88 7 123
2008 Supervisor 67 29 0 0 2 2 0 98 2 42
2008 Non-supervisor 52 33 4 9 2 0 0 85 11 119

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 Supervisor 44 34 0 16 2 3 0 81 19 36
2018 Non-supervisor 68 17 8 5 0 1 1 87 5 100
2017 Supervisor 56 27 13 5 0 0 0 83 5 39
2017 Non-supervisor 59 22 10 8 1 0 1 81 9 97
2014 Supervisor 68 23 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 48
2014 Non-supervisor 61 23 5 7 3 1 0 85 11 128
2011 Supervisor 64 24 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 50
2011 Non-supervisor 56 29 3 9 0 2 1 88 9 122

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 Supervisor 52 39 0 3 5 0 0 92 8 36
2018 Non-supervisor 45 42 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 100
2017 Supervisor 45 47 2 0 5 0 0 92 5 39
2017 Non-supervisor 47 34 9 5 4 0 0 81 9 98
2014 Supervisor 70 21 2 7 0 0 0 91 7 48
2014 Non-supervisor 50 35 8 6 1 0 0 86 6 128
2011 Supervisor 68 24 2 4 2 0 0 92 6 50
2011 Non-supervisor 57 28 9 2 3 1 0 85 6 123
2008 Supervisor 62 31 2 0 5 0 0 93 5 42
2008 Non-supervisor 45 39 9 4 2 0 1 85 6 119

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 Supervisor 52 26 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 36
2018 Non-supervisor 44 33 8 9 5 1 0 79 14 100
2017 Supervisor 43 42 5 6 5 0 0 85 10 39
2017 Non-supervisor 42 36 12 6 2 0 2 80 8 98
2014 Supervisor 60 25 6 5 5 0 0 84 9 48
2014 Non-supervisor 43 32 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 128
2011 Supervisor 58 26 8 6 2 0 0 83 8 50
2011 Non-supervisor 37 42 8 6 5 1 1 81 11 123

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 Supervisor 52 26 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 36
2018 Non-supervisor 31 43 9 15 1 1 0 75 16 100
2017 Supervisor 26 43 14 11 5 0 0 69 16 39
2017 Non-supervisor 40 40 7 6 4 0 3 82 11 98

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 Supervisor 78 14 0 3 5 0 0 92 8 36
2018 Non-supervisor 56 33 9 1 0 1 0 90 1 98
2017 Supervisor 59 30 5 6 0 0 0 90 6 39
2017 Non-supervisor 50 37 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 98
2014 Supervisor 69 24 2 2 2 0 0 93 5 48
2014 Non-supervisor 54 35 10 2 0 0 0 89 2 128
2011 Supervisor 80 18 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 50
2011 Non-supervisor 56 33 7 3 1 1 0 89 3 123
2008 Supervisor 71 24 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 42
2008 Non-supervisor 56 32 5 5 0 2 0 90 5 119

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 Supervisor 61 28 0 6 5 0 0 89 11 36
2018 Non-supervisor 43 37 13 3 4 0 0 80 7 98
2017 Supervisor 47 35 8 6 5 0 0 82 10 39
2017 Non-supervisor 44 32 12 6 5 0 0 76 12 97

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 Supervisor 64 30 0 3 2 0 0 94 6 36
2018 Non-supervisor 61 30 8 0 1 0 0 91 1 98
2017 Supervisor 62 30 2 3 2 0 0 92 5 39
2017 Non-supervisor 58 29 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 98
2014 Supervisor 82 13 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 48
2014 Non-supervisor 66 25 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 128
2011 Supervisor 70 28 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 50
2011 Non-supervisor 70 20 7 2 0 1 0 91 2 123

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 Supervisor 73 16 2 3 5 0 0 89 8 36
2018 Non-supervisor 41 41 5 7 4 2 0 83 12 98
2017 Supervisor 45 37 10 2 5 0 0 83 8 39
2017 Non-supervisor 41 37 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 98
2014 Supervisor 59 26 9 4 2 0 0 85 7 48
2014 Non-supervisor 39 34 16 5 5 1 0 74 10 128
2011 Supervisor 66 27 2 2 4 0 0 92 6 50
2011 Non-supervisor 44 35 9 9 2 1 1 79 11 122

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 Supervisor 73 10 6 9 2 0 0 83 11 36
2018 Non-supervisor 47 38 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 97
2017 Supervisor 47 44 2 0 8 0 0 90 8 39
2017 Non-supervisor 41 42 8 4 4 0 2 84 8 98
2014 Supervisor 69 17 7 5 2 0 0 87 7 48
2014 Non-supervisor 45 28 14 7 5 1 0 74 13 128

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 Supervisor 59 27 3 8 3 0 0 86 11 36
2018 Non-supervisor 38 43 10 7 1 1 0 82 8 97
2017 Supervisor 33 41 9 8 8 0 0 75 16 39
2017 Non-supervisor 38 42 14 4 2 0 0 80 6 98
2014 Supervisor 57 32 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 48
2014 Non-supervisor 50 37 5 6 2 1 0 87 7 127
2011 Supervisor 55 31 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 49
2011 Non-supervisor 52 29 9 5 1 2 2 85 6 123

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 Supervisor 64 28 0 3 5 0 0 92 8 36
2018 Non-supervisor 52 32 10 4 0 1 0 85 4 98
2017 Supervisor 51 36 2 6 5 0 0 87 11 38
2017 Non-supervisor 51 32 9 3 3 2 0 85 6 98
2014 Supervisor 72 24 0 2 2 0 0 95 5 48
2014 Non-supervisor 58 27 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 128
2011 Supervisor 70 24 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 50
2011 Non-supervisor 55 33 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 123
2008 Supervisor 60 31 2 2 5 0 0 90 7 42
2008 Non-supervisor 51 39 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 119

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 Supervisor 11 46 25 8 10 0 0 57 18 36
2018 Non-supervisor 45 29 12 8 4 1 1 75 12 99
2017 Supervisor 17 37 17 16 12 0 0 54 29 39
2017 Non-supervisor 38 40 13 4 4 1 2 79 8 98
2014 Supervisor 33 33 23 7 4 0 0 66 11 48
2014 Non-supervisor 51 30 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 128
2011 Supervisor 27 22 33 12 6 0 0 49 18 50
2011 Non-supervisor 41 30 17 7 4 1 0 72 12 123
2008 Supervisor 14 29 19 31 5 2 0 44 37 42
2008 Non-supervisor 36 31 22 6 4 0 1 68 10 119

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 Supervisor 11 25 30 20 11 0 2 32 37 36
2018 Non-supervisor 6 26 26 22 15 2 2 39 34 100
2017 Supervisor 13 30 32 14 8 0 2 23 45 39
2017 Non-supervisor 12 26 33 13 10 3 2 24 41 98
2014 Supervisor 5 6 45 25 20 0 0 45 10 48
2014 Non-supervisor 2 20 33 26 16 1 2 43 22 126
2011 Supervisor 4 14 33 31 14 2 2 46 19 50
2011 Non-supervisor 6 22 26 26 14 2 4 42 30 122
2008 Supervisor 2 26 50 14 5 2 0 20 29 42
2008 Non-supervisor 7 26 35 19 8 1 4 29 35 118

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 Supervisor 9 19 28 27 14 3 0 43 29 36
2018 Non-supervisor 2 17 30 25 23 3 1 49 19 100
2017 Supervisor 8 10 38 31 11 0 2 43 18 39
2017 Non-supervisor 10 12 24 27 22 1 5 52 23 98
2014 Supervisor 2 4 15 44 30 0 5 77 7 48
2014 Non-supervisor 3 7 22 31 30 3 4 65 11 127
2011 Supervisor 4 2 20 44 26 2 2 73 6 50
2011 Non-supervisor 4 12 22 31 22 4 6 58 17 123
2008 Supervisor 0 12 50 19 14 2 2 35 13 42
2008 Non-supervisor 3 12 28 28 19 3 8 53 16 119

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 Supervisor 0 8 34 39 16 3 0 57 9 36
2018 Non-supervisor 3 13 31 28 21 4 0 51 17 99
2017 Supervisor 5 11 38 35 12 0 0 47 15 39
2017 Non-supervisor 6 17 30 25 16 1 5 43 25 98
2014 Supervisor 7 10 19 25 37 0 2 63 18 48
2014 Non-supervisor 6 15 31 25 20 1 3 46 22 128
2011 Supervisor 6 10 28 24 29 2 2 54 17 50
2011 Non-supervisor 11 11 34 27 12 2 4 41 23 123
2008 Supervisor 12 20 41 20 5 2 0 25 33 41
2008 Non-supervisor 18 18 27 18 11 1 8 31 39 119

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 Supervisor 3 14 39 18 23 3 0 42 17 36
2018 Non-supervisor 2 5 19 38 32 3 1 73 8 99
2017 Supervisor 2 8 43 27 14 0 5 43 11 39
2017 Non-supervisor 3 8 28 30 27 1 3 59 12 98
2014 Supervisor 0 2 29 48 21 0 0 69 2 47
2014 Non-supervisor 1 9 24 40 22 2 2 65 10 127
2011 Supervisor 4 4 34 25 29 2 2 56 8 50
2011 Non-supervisor 6 10 24 33 22 2 4 58 17 123
2008 Supervisor 5 19 36 31 7 2 0 39 24 42
2008 Non-supervisor 7 16 26 30 16 1 4 49 24 119

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 Supervisor 28 27 27 14 3 0 0 17 56 36
2018 Non-supervisor 12 18 24 24 19 2 1 44 31 99
2017 Supervisor 26 30 16 20 7 0 0 28 57 39
2017 Non-supervisor 13 25 26 11 18 2 4 32 40 98
2014 Supervisor 9 9 40 32 6 0 4 40 18 48
2014 Non-supervisor 5 21 28 21 21 1 2 44 27 128
2011 Supervisor 8 35 26 14 13 2 2 28 45 50
2011 Non-supervisor 13 18 24 24 14 2 6 41 34 123
2008 Supervisor 17 43 24 14 0 2 0 15 61 42
2008 Non-supervisor 11 21 25 24 14 2 4 40 34 118

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 Supervisor 5 12 42 24 14 3 0 39 18 36
2018 Non-supervisor 3 11 20 39 22 4 1 64 15 100
2017 Supervisor 2 13 21 46 15 0 3 62 15 38
2017 Non-supervisor 7 14 20 25 23 4 7 54 24 98
2014 Supervisor 2 2 17 35 37 0 7 77 5 48
2014 Non-supervisor 2 9 18 33 32 4 2 70 11 128
2011 Supervisor 2 10 23 30 32 0 2 64 12 50
2011 Non-supervisor 5 14 18 31 19 6 7 58 22 123
2008 Supervisor 2 19 45 21 10 2 0 32 22 42
2008 Non-supervisor 5 19 27 27 13 7 2 44 27 118

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 Supervisor 3 9 41 26 16 6 0 45 12 36
2018 Non-supervisor 3 14 35 23 22 2 1 46 17 100
2017 Supervisor 2 14 34 32 18 0 0 50 16 39
2017 Non-supervisor 4 18 29 23 19 1 5 45 24 98
2014 Supervisor 4 2 36 27 26 0 4 56 7 48
2014 Non-supervisor 6 12 31 32 18 1 1 50 18 128
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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 Supervisor 40 30 0 12 5 9 3 81 19 36
2018 Non-supervisor 31 22 19 9 6 8 4 61 17 99
2017 Supervisor 21 30 20 18 10 0 0 52 28 39
2017 Non-supervisor 33 23 17 14 3 9 2 63 18 98
2014 Supervisor 55 26 13 2 4 0 0 81 7 48
2014 Non-supervisor 37 26 11 7 10 4 4 70 18 128

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 Supervisor 61 22 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 36
2018 Non-supervisor 52 25 11 10 1 1 0 77 11 98
2017 Supervisor 44 34 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 39
2017 Non-supervisor 48 28 11 8 4 1 0 76 12 98
2014 Supervisor 71 18 6 2 2 0 0 89 5 48
2014 Non-supervisor 52 28 2 10 5 2 1 82 16 128

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 Supervisor 27 30 8 14 12 6 2 63 28 36
2018 Non-supervisor 17 17 16 16 9 23 2 46 33 98
2017 Supervisor 7 41 16 21 9 3 2 51 32 39
2017 Non-supervisor 11 22 23 19 8 15 2 40 33 98
2014 Supervisor 31 37 12 11 2 2 4 72 14 48
2014 Non-supervisor 22 15 15 22 7 16 3 46 36 128

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 Supervisor 62 27 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 36
2018 Non-supervisor 63 24 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 100
2017 Supervisor 33 58 7 0 2 0 0 90 2 39
2017 Non-supervisor 51 36 8 3 2 0 0 88 5 98
2014 Supervisor 70 21 2 7 0 0 0 91 7 48
2014 Non-supervisor 54 38 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 128

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 Supervisor 60 31 6 0 3 0 0 92 3 36
2018 Non-supervisor 54 33 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 100
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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 Supervisor 52 29 11 0 6 0 2 83 6 36
2018 Non-supervisor 51 35 6 4 2 2 0 88 6 100
2017 Supervisor 37 46 5 8 5 0 0 82 13 39
2017 Non-supervisor 49 33 10 2 4 0 2 83 7 98
2014 Supervisor 60 19 10 7 2 0 2 81 9 48
2014 Non-supervisor 54 22 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 128
2011 Supervisor 50 38 4 4 2 0 2 90 6 50
2011 Non-supervisor 52 30 6 8 2 1 1 83 11 123
2008 Supervisor 57 31 2 5 0 2 2 93 5 42
2008 Non-supervisor 54 25 14 6 1 1 0 79 7 118

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 Supervisor 59 21 8 6 3 0 3 82 9 35
2018 Non-supervisor 62 30 6 1 0 1 0 92 1 100
2017 Supervisor 47 38 13 0 2 0 0 85 2 39
2017 Non-supervisor 54 26 11 2 3 1 3 84 5 98
2014 Supervisor 66 17 8 5 2 0 2 84 7 48
2014 Non-supervisor 55 28 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 128
2011 Supervisor 60 22 4 4 2 5 4 89 7 50
2011 Non-supervisor 63 22 6 4 4 1 0 86 8 123
2008 Supervisor 62 29 5 0 0 2 2 95 0 42
2008 Non-supervisor 55 25 10 5 1 3 2 83 6 118

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 Supervisor 52 23 11 9 3 0 2 77 12 36
2018 Non-supervisor 56 37 2 4 0 1 0 94 4 100
2017 Supervisor 44 44 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 39
2017 Non-supervisor 48 32 7 6 5 1 2 82 11 97
2014 Supervisor 62 25 6 2 2 0 2 89 5 48
2014 Non-supervisor 50 35 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 128
2011 Supervisor 56 36 0 4 2 0 2 94 6 50
2011 Non-supervisor 55 24 8 5 6 1 1 81 11 123
2008 Supervisor 57 33 5 0 0 2 2 95 0 42
2008 Non-supervisor 54 31 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 118

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 Supervisor 74 17 0 6 0 0 2 94 6 36
2018 Non-supervisor 74 18 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 100
2017 Supervisor 69 20 8 0 2 0 0 90 2 38
2017 Non-supervisor 65 20 7 5 1 0 2 87 6 98

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 Supervisor 66 14 12 3 3 0 2 82 6 36
2018 Non-supervisor 62 28 7 2 0 1 0 91 2 100
2017 Supervisor 61 23 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 38
2017 Non-supervisor 58 21 12 4 3 0 2 81 7 98
2014 Supervisor 70 15 7 7 0 0 2 86 7 48
2014 Non-supervisor 59 24 7 5 4 1 0 84 9 128
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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 Supervisor 38 12 16 14 5 3 12 58 23 36
2017 Supervisor 17 42 20 5 5 0 11 67 11 39
2014 Supervisor 35 41 4 9 5 0 6 81 15 48

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 Supervisor 38 31 23 2 3 3 0 71 5 36
2018 Non-supervisor 55 26 11 3 2 3 0 83 5 100
2017 Supervisor 29 42 18 9 2 0 0 72 11 39
2017 Non-supervisor 37 32 14 8 4 5 0 73 12 98
2014 Supervisor 47 36 8 7 2 0 0 82 9 48
2014 Non-supervisor 47 30 10 5 5 3 0 79 10 128
2011 Supervisor 50 36 6 4 2 2 0 88 6 50
2011 Non-supervisor 39 38 11 6 3 3 0 79 9 122

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 Supervisor 29 37 18 8 3 6 0 70 11 36
2018 Non-supervisor 35 40 12 8 2 2 1 77 11 99
2017 Supervisor 22 42 13 18 5 0 0 65 23 39
2017 Non-supervisor 30 32 17 12 8 1 0 62 20 98
2014 Supervisor 49 29 13 5 5 0 0 78 9 48
2014 Non-supervisor 44 34 8 10 3 2 0 79 13 128
2011 Supervisor 52 34 4 8 2 0 0 86 10 50
2011 Non-supervisor 38 36 13 8 3 2 0 75 11 123
2008 Supervisor 31 45 10 10 5 0 0 76 14 42
2008 Non-supervisor 39 26 13 13 8 2 0 66 21 118

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 Supervisor 20 33 24 17 0 6 0 57 18 35
2018 Non-supervisor 24 31 27 12 1 4 1 57 14 100
2017 Supervisor 15 40 17 20 8 0 0 55 28 39
2017 Non-supervisor 19 35 12 22 6 7 0 58 30 98
2014 Supervisor 34 33 13 13 5 2 0 69 18 48
2014 Non-supervisor 33 38 13 10 2 4 0 74 13 128
2011 Supervisor 34 43 10 6 2 5 0 81 8 50
2011 Non-supervisor 20 51 12 8 3 6 0 75 12 122
2008 Supervisor 14 55 14 14 0 2 0 71 15 42
2008 Non-supervisor 24 33 19 11 8 6 0 60 20 118

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 Supervisor 20 35 17 14 9 6 0 58 24 36
2018 Non-supervisor 23 36 20 15 3 2 1 61 19 100
2017 Supervisor 11 37 12 31 9 0 0 47 40 39
2017 Non-supervisor 24 36 16 16 6 3 0 61 22 98
2014 Supervisor 41 41 5 6 7 0 0 83 13 48
2014 Non-supervisor 31 40 18 7 2 2 0 73 10 128
2011 Supervisor 28 54 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 50
2011 Non-supervisor 22 46 9 15 5 2 0 70 21 122
2008 Supervisor 26 48 2 21 2 0 0 74 24 42
2008 Non-supervisor 27 41 10 15 5 2 0 69 21 118
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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 Supervisor 32 35 13 14 6 0 0 67 20 36
2018 Non-supervisor 35 46 11 6 0 2 0 83 6 100
2017 Supervisor 24 53 12 9 2 0 0 77 11 39
2017 Non-supervisor 35 43 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 98
2014 Supervisor 67 22 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 48
2014 Non-supervisor 52 35 11 0 2 0 0 87 2 128
2011 Supervisor 42 42 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 50
2011 Non-supervisor 43 40 5 10 2 2 0 84 11 122

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 Supervisor 45 19 21 5 3 3 3 69 8 36
2018 Non-supervisor 39 33 11 10 3 2 2 76 13 99
2017 Supervisor 45 37 7 11 0 0 0 82 11 39
2017 Non-supervisor 40 30 14 10 3 2 1 73 13 98
2014 Supervisor 73 18 4 2 0 2 0 94 2 48
2014 Non-supervisor 55 27 10 3 1 3 1 85 5 127
2011 Supervisor 58 26 4 12 0 0 0 84 12 50
2011 Non-supervisor 45 31 9 6 5 2 2 79 12 122
2008 Supervisor 45 26 5 14 5 2 2 75 20 42
2008 Non-supervisor 42 37 5 9 3 3 0 82 13 119

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 Supervisor 34 42 12 6 3 3 0 79 9 36
2018 Non-supervisor 40 37 18 3 0 2 0 79 3 96

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 Supervisor 35 23 15 5 2 12 8 72 10 36
2018 Non-supervisor 25 25 22 9 5 10 4 58 16 100
2017 Supervisor 17 18 37 14 4 8 2 39 20 39
2017 Non-supervisor 27 26 16 7 6 15 4 66 15 98
2014 Supervisor 28 41 6 13 9 0 2 71 23 48
2014 Non-supervisor 29 24 12 13 7 11 4 63 23 127
2011 Supervisor 34 20 26 6 2 5 8 62 9 50
2011 Non-supervisor 30 23 16 11 7 9 5 61 21 123

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 Supervisor 34 37 12 11 0 6 0 76 12 36
2018 Non-supervisor 31 27 16 14 7 3 1 60 22 99
2017 Supervisor 28 39 13 16 4 0 0 66 20 39
2017 Non-supervisor 29 42 12 9 6 2 0 73 15 96
2014 Supervisor 39 45 11 2 2 0 0 84 5 48
2014 Non-supervisor 39 31 11 9 5 4 1 74 15 127
2011 Supervisor 48 32 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 50
2011 Non-supervisor 30 41 12 8 3 3 3 75 12 123
2008 Supervisor 29 38 14 17 0 2 0 68 17 42
2008 Non-supervisor 29 40 7 11 11 1 1 71 22 119

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 Supervisor 18 16 24 29 3 6 6 38 35 36
2018 Non-supervisor 20 13 16 28 13 5 5 37 45 99
2017 Supervisor 13 35 16 17 17 0 2 49 35 39
2017 Non-supervisor 9 28 21 13 16 7 7 42 34 98
2014 Supervisor 20 19 21 23 13 2 2 40 37 48
2014 Non-supervisor 19 21 15 22 17 5 1 43 42 127
2011 Supervisor 22 18 20 18 12 0 10 45 33 50
2011 Non-supervisor 20 20 17 19 17 3 5 43 39 123
2008 Supervisor 12 26 19 17 17 5 5 42 37 42
2008 Non-supervisor 9 21 15 25 21 4 4 33 50 119

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 Supervisor 55 34 3 9 0 0 0 89 9 36
2018 Non-supervisor 30 39 17 6 3 5 0 72 10 99
2017 Supervisor 43 30 14 6 8 0 0 72 13 39
2017 Non-supervisor 26 45 11 13 2 3 0 73 16 98

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 Supervisor 63 29 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 36
2018 Non-supervisor 64 22 6 6 1 1 0 87 7 98
2017 Supervisor 59 26 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 39
2017 Non-supervisor 61 28 3 4 2 2 0 91 6 98
2014 Supervisor 76 15 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 48
2014 Non-supervisor 71 21 2 3 1 2 0 94 4 128

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 Supervisor 67 19 6 6 0 0 3 88 6 36
2018 Non-supervisor 60 25 7 4 1 2 1 88 5 99
2017 Supervisor 50 36 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 39
2017 Non-supervisor 63 29 3 3 1 1 0 93 4 97
2014 Supervisor 71 20 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 48
2014 Non-supervisor 69 23 3 3 1 1 0 93 4 127
2011 Supervisor 72 22 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 50
2011 Non-supervisor 56 33 5 2 0 3 0 92 3 122

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 Supervisor 77 14 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 36
2018 Non-supervisor 65 26 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 99
2017 Supervisor 57 38 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 39
2017 Non-supervisor 64 28 5 2 1 0 0 93 3 98
2014 Supervisor 69 24 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 48
2014 Non-supervisor 69 22 6 1 2 1 0 92 2 127
2011 Supervisor 72 22 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 49
2011 Non-supervisor 60 32 5 2 1 1 0 93 2 122
2008 Supervisor 69 29 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 42
2008 Non-supervisor 54 33 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 117

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 Supervisor 63 20 9 6 3 0 0 83 8 36
2018 Non-supervisor 55 28 12 3 1 1 0 84 4 99
2017 Supervisor 47 33 10 3 7 0 0 80 10 39
2017 Non-supervisor 52 23 17 4 3 1 0 75 7 98
2014 Supervisor 69 26 2 0 2 0 0 95 2 48
2014 Non-supervisor 61 23 9 6 0 1 0 85 6 127
2011 Supervisor 66 25 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 50
2011 Non-supervisor 58 23 14 3 1 2 0 82 4 123

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 Supervisor 55 35 2 6 3 0 0 89 8 36
2018 Non-supervisor 56 30 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 99
2017 Supervisor 44 36 10 6 5 0 0 80 10 39
2017 Non-supervisor 51 25 13 6 4 1 0 77 10 98
2014 Supervisor 65 28 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 48
2014 Non-supervisor 60 24 7 8 0 1 0 85 8 127
2011 Supervisor 67 24 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 49
2011 Non-supervisor 56 25 11 5 2 1 0 83 7 123
2008 Supervisor 50 40 5 2 0 2 0 93 2 42
2008 Non-supervisor 42 38 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 118

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 Supervisor 46 31 14 6 3 0 0 78 8 36
2018 Non-supervisor 53 18 12 9 4 4 0 74 14 99
2017 Supervisor 39 28 20 3 9 0 0 67 12 39
2017 Non-supervisor 47 20 11 10 8 4 0 70 18 98
2014 Supervisor 65 13 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 48
2014 Non-supervisor 55 15 12 10 3 4 1 74 13 127
2011 Supervisor 64 14 8 8 5 2 0 79 13 50
2011 Non-supervisor 50 22 12 9 5 2 1 74 14 123
2008 Supervisor 40 29 10 12 5 2 2 73 18 42
2008 Non-supervisor 40 26 10 9 5 9 0 73 16 118
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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 Supervisor 11 41 48 36
2018 Non-supervisor 17 42 40 100
2017 Supervisor 26 50 24 39
2017 Non-supervisor 30 37 32 97
2014 Supervisor 16 48 36 47
2014 Non-supervisor 16 46 38 127
2011 Supervisor 26 42 32 50
2011 Non-supervisor 23 45 31 123
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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 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 Supervisor 31 30 6 6 5 14 9 79 14 36
2018 Non-supervisor 24 11 14 2 3 39 7 65 9 99
2017 Supervisor 23 33 12 8 4 15 5 70 15 39
2017 Non-supervisor 23 23 13 5 2 28 7 71 10 98
2014 Supervisor 47 14 11 2 7 17 2 76 11 48
2014 Non-supervisor 34 14 8 6 5 26 7 72 16 127

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 Supervisor 51 26 9 6 2 6 0 82 8 36
2018 Non-supervisor 48 25 15 3 1 8 0 79 4 99
2017 Supervisor 39 41 10 5 2 2 0 82 8 39
2017 Non-supervisor 41 37 8 3 2 9 0 86 6 98
2014 Supervisor 63 21 9 2 5 0 0 84 7 48
2014 Non-supervisor 54 27 7 4 3 5 0 85 8 127
2011 Supervisor 68 26 4 0 0 2 0 96 0 50
2011 Non-supervisor 59 27 8 2 1 3 0 90 2 122
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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 Supervisor 0 100 36
2018 Non-supervisor 6 94 100

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 Supervisor 52 12 6 8 0 17 6 83 10 36
2018 Non-supervisor 31 12 17 1 1 32 6 69 3 100
2017 Supervisor 40 23 12 0 2 16 8 82 3 39
2017 Non-supervisor 32 14 15 2 1 31 5 72 5 98
2014 Supervisor 55 15 11 5 2 10 2 79 8 48
2014 Non-supervisor 41 16 8 3 3 22 7 79 9 127

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 Supervisor 66 20 11 0 0 3 0 89 0 36
2018 Non-supervisor 53 31 8 4 0 3 1 87 4 100
2017 Supervisor 65 25 5 0 2 0 2 92 2 39
2017 Non-supervisor 60 22 4 4 1 7 1 90 5 98
2014 Supervisor 77 11 7 5 0 0 0 89 5 48
2014 Non-supervisor 63 24 7 2 2 2 1 89 4 127
2011 Supervisor 78 16 4 0 0 2 0 96 0 50
2011 Non-supervisor 75 20 1 2 0 2 0 98 2 123
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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 Supervisor 21 29 8 22 20 0 0 50 42 36
2018 Non-supervisor 36 25 21 11 5 0 1 62 16 99
2017 Supervisor 21 23 11 15 27 2 0 45 43 39
2017 Non-supervisor 28 24 20 14 11 0 3 54 25 98

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 Supervisor 3 28 19 29 21 0 0 31 50 36
2018 Non-supervisor 27 27 21 13 12 0 0 53 25 99
2017 Supervisor 9 20 25 24 20 2 0 30 45 39
2017 Non-supervisor 16 38 20 16 10 0 0 55 26 97

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 Supervisor 17 28 24 26 5 0 0 44 31 36
2018 Non-supervisor 41 33 11 7 5 0 3 76 13 98
2017 Supervisor 16 23 36 20 3 2 0 40 23 39
2017 Non-supervisor 31 35 16 13 3 1 1 68 17 98

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 Supervisor 6 28 8 37 21 0 0 34 58 36
2018 Non-supervisor 26 21 22 15 14 0 1 48 30 98
2017 Supervisor 7 2 37 33 18 2 0 9 53 39
2017 Non-supervisor 17 25 25 18 14 2 0 43 32 98

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 Supervisor 21 42 11 14 10 0 2 64 24 36
2018 Non-supervisor 62 17 10 2 2 0 7 85 4 98
2017 Supervisor 17 33 25 16 7 2 0 51 24 38
2017 Non-supervisor 51 22 10 5 0 0 12 84 5 98

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 Supervisor 26 17 23 22 13 0 0 42 35 36
2018 Non-supervisor 43 26 11 11 6 0 3 71 17 98
2017 Supervisor 25 23 32 10 10 0 0 48 20 39
2017 Non-supervisor 32 34 21 8 1 1 4 69 9 98

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 Supervisor 41 30 11 17 0 0 0 71 17 36
2018 Non-supervisor 35 37 19 6 2 1 0 73 8 98
2017 Supervisor 18 35 30 15 2 0 0 52 18 39
2017 Non-supervisor 36 28 17 10 5 1 5 67 15 98

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 Supervisor 24 29 20 22 5 0 0 53 28 36
2018 Non-supervisor 32 28 26 10 4 0 0 60 14 98
2017 Supervisor 26 18 28 18 10 0 0 44 29 39
2017 Non-supervisor 20 36 19 14 9 0 2 57 23 98

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 Supervisor 35 32 16 14 3 0 0 67 17 36
2018 Non-supervisor 36 38 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 98
2017 Supervisor 24 26 23 15 10 0 2 51 26 39
2017 Non-supervisor 38 31 15 7 8 0 3 70 14 98

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 Supervisor 25 40 16 19 0 0 0 64 19 36
2018 Non-supervisor 37 35 16 7 4 0 0 73 11 97
2017 Supervisor 27 35 26 7 2 0 2 64 10 39
2017 Non-supervisor 43 23 21 7 3 1 2 68 10 98

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 Supervisor 65 27 3 2 0 0 3 94 3 36
2018 Non-supervisor 67 21 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 95
2017 Supervisor 54 23 18 3 0 0 2 79 3 39
2017 Non-supervisor 64 22 10 2 0 1 2 88 2 98

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 Supervisor 83 9 6 0 0 0 3 94 0 36
2018 Non-supervisor 81 10 0 5 0 0 4 95 5 98

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 Supervisor 82 9 6 0 0 0 3 94 0 35
2018 Non-supervisor 83 6 6 2 0 0 3 92 2 98
2017 Supervisor 75 18 2 0 2 0 2 95 2 39
2017 Non-supervisor 82 7 6 1 1 0 4 92 2 98

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 Supervisor 50 28 11 3 5 0 3 80 9 36
2018 Non-supervisor 63 27 3 4 2 0 0 90 6 97
2017 Supervisor 41 29 21 9 0 0 0 70 9 39
2017 Non-supervisor 54 30 11 2 1 0 3 86 3 98

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 Supervisor 58 29 5 0 3 0 6 92 3 36
2018 Non-supervisor 77 11 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 99
2017 Supervisor 66 19 6 2 5 0 2 87 7 38
2017 Non-supervisor 70 20 3 2 1 1 3 94 3 98

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 Supervisor 37 40 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 34
2018 Non-supervisor 64 4 0 1 0 1 31 99 1 99
2017 Supervisor 41 47 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 39
2017 Non-supervisor 66 2 0 0 0 0 32 100 0 98

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 Supervisor 59 27 5 3 3 0 3 89 6 36
2018 Non-supervisor 64 21 12 1 2 0 1 85 3 97
2017 Supervisor 67 23 6 5 0 0 0 90 5 39
2017 Non-supervisor 63 20 6 3 0 0 7 90 4 97

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 Supervisor 94 3 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2018 Non-supervisor 78 10 2 3 4 1 2 91 7 98
2017 Supervisor 82 8 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 39
2017 Non-supervisor 76 9 7 1 2 0 5 90 3 98

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 Supervisor 56 28 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 36
2018 Non-supervisor 37 32 26 2 2 1 0 70 4 99
2017 Supervisor 55 30 13 0 0 0 2 87 0 39
2017 Non-supervisor 43 32 14 7 0 0 4 79 7 98

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 Supervisor 9 40 24 23 5 0 0 48 28 36
2018 Non-supervisor 18 36 27 12 6 1 0 54 18 100
2017 Supervisor 2 20 43 24 10 0 0 22 35 39
2017 Non-supervisor 8 39 34 15 3 1 0 48 18 98

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 Supervisor 14 29 37 16 3 0 0 20 43 36
2018 Non-supervisor 8 15 35 27 14 1 0 42 23 100
2017 Supervisor 12 25 43 20 0 0 0 20 38 39
2017 Non-supervisor 5 25 29 27 14 0 0 41 30 98

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 Supervisor 70 24 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2018 Non-supervisor 49 43 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 100
2017 Supervisor 34 42 11 11 2 0 0 76 13 38
2017 Non-supervisor 38 44 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 98

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 Supervisor 38 39 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 36
2018 Non-supervisor 42 28 16 7 4 2 0 72 11 100
2017 Supervisor 15 44 26 14 2 0 0 58 16 39
2017 Non-supervisor 36 38 10 12 5 0 0 74 16 97
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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 Supervisor 18 28 32 16 6 0 0 18 82 36
2018 Non-supervisor 34 34 19 9 3 0 1 34 66 100
2017 Supervisor 22 31 26 13 6 2 0 22 78 39
2017 Non-supervisor 34 26 19 10 4 7 0 37 63 98

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 Supervisor 23 29
2018 Non-supervisor 23 66
2017 Supervisor 15 29
2017 Non-supervisor 25 58

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 Supervisor 44 29
2018 Non-supervisor 31 66
2017 Supervisor 56 29
2017 Non-supervisor 36 58

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 Supervisor 36 29
2018 Non-supervisor 24 66
2017 Supervisor 29 29
2017 Non-supervisor 32 58

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 Supervisor 59 29
2018 Non-supervisor 33 66
2017 Supervisor 73 29
2017 Non-supervisor 45 58

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 Supervisor 7 29
2018 Non-supervisor 4 66
2017 Supervisor 3 29
2017 Non-supervisor 4 58

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 Supervisor 38 29
2018 Non-supervisor 20 66

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 34 29
2018 Non-supervisor 29 66
2017 Supervisor 25 29
2017 Non-supervisor 26 58

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 Supervisor 3 49 27 3 7 10 29
2018 Non-supervisor 12 53 21 8 0 6 65
2017 Supervisor 4 37 27 17 8 8 29
2017 Non-supervisor 1 62 24 4 3 5 56

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Supervisor 42 58 29
2018 Non-supervisor 53 47 66

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 Supervisor 38 27 22 6 7 0 0 65 13 29
2018 Non-supervisor 31 20 11 15 13 3 6 57 31 66
2017 Supervisor 23 19 14 30 11 0 3 43 42 29
2017 Non-supervisor 15 21 5 19 23 5 11 44 50 58

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 Supervisor 7 4 11 3 22 0 54 23 54 29
2018 Non-supervisor 11 11 8 14 18 9 29 36 51 66
2017 Supervisor 3 0 14 10 18 3 52 7 62 29
2017 Non-supervisor 14 8 6 8 18 7 39 40 49 58

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 Supervisor 29 20 23 9 14 0 5 52 24 36
2018 Non-supervisor 47 17 10 8 8 0 9 70 18 99
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