2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Safety Canada by Question 86. What is your gender?

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 Male gender 22 50 8 14 7 0 0 72 21 278
2018 Female gender 25 43 10 15 6 0 0 69 22 419
2017 Male gender 26 36 14 14 9 0 1 62 24 311
2017 Female gender 27 43 9 13 8 0 0 70 20 477
2014 Male gender 22 37 12 16 11 0 1 60 28 296
2014 Female gender 25 38 12 18 7 0 0 64 25 458
2011 Male gender 21 37 15 16 9 1 1 59 26 331
2011 Female gender 30 36 14 13 6 0 1 67 19 488
2008 Male gender 21 37 18 13 8 0 2 60 22 269
2008 Female gender 27 37 13 13 7 1 2 66 21 474

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 Male gender 40 41 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 278
2018 Female gender 40 38 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 417
2017 Male gender 45 37 8 7 4 0 0 82 10 311
2017 Female gender 39 39 8 9 4 0 0 78 14 478
2014 Male gender 43 37 8 7 6 0 0 80 12 296
2014 Female gender 33 36 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 458
2011 Male gender 48 34 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 331
2011 Female gender 40 37 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 490
2008 Male gender 46 32 11 7 5 0 0 78 12 269
2008 Female gender 39 36 11 10 4 0 0 75 15 473

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 Male gender 42 38 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 277
2018 Female gender 49 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 415
2017 Male gender 48 35 3 10 4 0 0 84 13 309
2017 Female gender 47 36 6 6 4 0 0 83 11 478
2014 Male gender 48 34 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 296
2014 Female gender 39 39 8 8 7 0 0 78 14 457
2011 Male gender 53 34 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 331
2011 Female gender 43 39 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 491
2008 Male gender 48 36 8 3 5 0 0 84 8 268
2008 Female gender 44 38 8 5 5 0 0 82 10 474

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 Male gender 39 33 12 8 7 0 0 73 16 276
2018 Female gender 41 33 11 11 4 0 0 74 16 420
2017 Male gender 43 30 9 9 9 1 0 73 18 311
2017 Female gender 40 33 8 12 7 0 0 73 19 478
2014 Male gender 35 31 12 12 10 0 0 66 22 296
2014 Female gender 31 36 11 11 11 0 0 67 22 457
2011 Male gender 37 36 15 8 5 0 0 73 13 331
2011 Female gender 36 38 10 8 7 0 1 75 15 490

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 Male gender 29 47 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 276
2018 Female gender 34 40 13 9 3 0 0 74 13 418
2017 Male gender 33 43 11 7 5 0 0 76 13 311
2017 Female gender 29 46 7 12 5 0 0 75 17 477
2014 Male gender 33 37 12 9 10 0 0 70 19 296
2014 Female gender 25 40 12 14 9 0 0 65 23 458
2011 Male gender 37 38 11 5 9 0 0 75 14 329
2011 Female gender 29 42 13 9 6 0 0 72 16 490
2008 Male gender 38 36 13 8 5 0 0 74 14 264
2008 Female gender 31 42 11 8 8 0 0 73 16 470

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 Male gender 26 38 14 13 8 1 0 65 21 278
2018 Female gender 32 31 11 16 9 0 0 64 25 420
2017 Male gender 30 36 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 311
2017 Female gender 31 37 11 12 8 0 0 69 21 478
2014 Male gender 22 33 17 15 13 0 0 55 28 296
2014 Female gender 23 33 15 14 14 0 0 56 29 458
2011 Male gender 24 40 12 14 10 0 0 64 24 330
2011 Female gender 25 36 15 13 10 0 0 61 24 490

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 Male gender 26 38 15 15 6 0 0 64 21 278
2018 Female gender 30 36 14 14 7 0 0 66 20 419
2017 Male gender 23 42 12 16 7 0 0 65 23 311
2017 Female gender 24 47 8 13 8 0 0 71 21 477

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 Male gender 42 38 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 279
2018 Female gender 43 39 12 5 1 0 0 82 6 419
2017 Male gender 43 36 9 8 4 1 0 79 12 311
2017 Female gender 40 38 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 478
2014 Male gender 40 33 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 296
2014 Female gender 35 38 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 457
2011 Male gender 42 37 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 331
2011 Female gender 36 42 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 490
2008 Male gender 44 33 12 7 4 1 0 78 11 269
2008 Female gender 36 41 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 473

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 Male gender 29 40 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 276
2018 Female gender 34 34 11 14 7 0 0 68 21 419
2017 Male gender 32 37 15 8 7 0 0 70 15 311
2017 Female gender 32 36 10 12 10 0 0 68 22 478

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 Male gender 50 33 10 3 4 0 0 83 6 276
2018 Female gender 49 36 11 2 1 0 0 86 3 417
2017 Male gender 47 39 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 311
2017 Female gender 49 35 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 477
2014 Male gender 57 26 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 295
2014 Female gender 56 29 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 458
2011 Male gender 56 33 7 1 2 0 0 89 3 331
2011 Female gender 55 29 11 2 1 0 0 85 4 491

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 Male gender 30 41 12 11 6 1 0 71 17 278
2018 Female gender 30 39 11 14 7 0 0 69 20 418
2017 Male gender 34 40 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 311
2017 Female gender 33 38 10 11 7 0 0 72 18 474
2014 Male gender 29 37 9 14 10 0 0 67 24 296
2014 Female gender 22 40 14 12 12 0 0 62 24 458
2011 Male gender 37 38 9 9 7 0 0 75 16 331
2011 Female gender 30 40 10 13 5 1 0 71 19 492

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 Male gender 33 36 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 277
2018 Female gender 34 37 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 414
2017 Male gender 33 34 15 12 7 0 0 67 18 311
2017 Female gender 40 33 12 7 7 0 0 73 15 477
2014 Male gender 31 30 15 14 10 0 0 62 24 296
2014 Female gender 30 36 12 10 11 0 0 66 21 457

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 Male gender 30 34 15 12 7 0 1 65 20 277
2018 Female gender 30 37 13 12 7 0 0 68 19 418
2017 Male gender 34 38 10 9 8 1 0 73 17 310
2017 Female gender 32 39 11 11 6 0 1 72 17 475
2014 Male gender 31 33 15 11 9 0 1 65 20 296
2014 Female gender 28 35 14 15 8 0 0 63 23 458
2011 Male gender 39 37 12 6 4 1 1 78 10 331
2011 Female gender 38 37 10 10 4 0 1 76 14 492

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 Male gender 34 46 9 6 6 0 0 80 12 278
2018 Female gender 37 39 15 8 2 0 0 75 10 420
2017 Male gender 38 36 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 311
2017 Female gender 37 39 9 9 5 0 0 76 15 473
2014 Male gender 37 34 13 7 9 0 0 71 16 296
2014 Female gender 30 39 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 458
2011 Male gender 44 40 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 331
2011 Female gender 35 42 11 9 3 0 0 78 12 491
2008 Male gender 43 37 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 269
2008 Female gender 37 44 6 9 3 0 0 81 12 473

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 Male gender 26 39 18 9 8 0 0 65 17 280
2018 Female gender 27 29 25 9 9 0 0 57 18 421
2017 Male gender 28 35 21 11 5 0 1 63 16 311
2017 Female gender 29 35 19 10 7 0 1 64 17 478
2014 Male gender 28 36 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 296
2014 Female gender 27 32 20 10 9 0 1 60 19 458
2011 Male gender 27 39 20 8 4 0 2 66 13 331
2011 Female gender 30 38 18 8 5 0 0 69 13 489
2008 Male gender 26 28 25 11 9 0 0 54 20 269
2008 Female gender 27 36 16 9 10 0 1 64 19 473

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 Male gender 13 24 38 19 5 0 0 25 37 277
2018 Female gender 14 29 37 14 5 0 1 19 44 421
2017 Male gender 13 26 39 14 5 0 2 20 40 310
2017 Female gender 15 27 39 12 4 2 2 17 43 477
2014 Male gender 17 25 36 14 6 1 1 20 43 296
2014 Female gender 15 27 38 15 4 0 1 19 42 458
2011 Male gender 13 24 34 19 7 1 1 27 38 329
2011 Female gender 13 23 36 17 6 1 3 24 38 489
2008 Male gender 16 27 37 12 6 0 1 19 43 268
2008 Female gender 14 31 34 15 4 1 1 20 46 472

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 Male gender 19 24 27 20 8 2 0 29 44 277
2018 Female gender 17 25 26 20 9 2 1 30 43 420
2017 Male gender 12 24 28 21 11 1 2 34 37 308
2017 Female gender 15 20 29 20 10 4 3 32 38 477
2014 Male gender 25 26 25 12 8 4 1 21 53 295
2014 Female gender 19 28 29 14 8 1 1 22 48 458
2011 Male gender 16 17 27 23 14 2 2 38 34 330
2011 Female gender 17 14 25 24 14 2 4 40 33 491
2008 Male gender 21 27 23 14 12 2 1 26 50 266
2008 Female gender 20 26 28 15 7 3 2 23 48 471

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 Male gender 20 24 32 18 4 0 1 23 45 274
2018 Female gender 25 24 29 13 5 1 2 18 51 419
2017 Male gender 19 23 32 17 6 1 2 24 43 310
2017 Female gender 24 24 30 14 4 1 3 19 50 476
2014 Male gender 29 25 27 12 4 2 1 17 56 296
2014 Female gender 29 28 27 10 4 1 2 14 58 458
2011 Male gender 20 28 28 16 6 1 2 22 49 329
2011 Female gender 24 26 28 13 5 1 3 19 52 489
2008 Male gender 25 32 23 12 6 1 1 19 58 268
2008 Female gender 28 26 24 12 4 2 3 17 57 473

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 Male gender 12 21 37 22 7 0 0 30 33 275
2018 Female gender 18 22 34 17 8 1 1 24 41 419
2017 Male gender 12 23 31 21 10 0 2 31 36 307
2017 Female gender 17 26 33 16 6 1 1 22 44 475
2014 Male gender 15 21 34 17 9 3 2 27 37 296
2014 Female gender 18 28 31 17 5 0 1 23 46 458
2011 Male gender 13 24 30 23 8 0 2 32 38 331
2011 Female gender 15 20 37 17 8 1 2 26 36 490
2008 Male gender 16 26 27 20 10 0 1 30 43 268
2008 Female gender 16 24 32 20 5 0 3 26 41 471

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 Male gender 24 27 23 16 6 2 1 23 53 276
2018 Female gender 24 30 26 12 5 1 2 18 56 420
2017 Male gender 26 25 23 12 9 2 3 22 54 308
2017 Female gender 29 23 27 11 6 2 2 17 54 476
2014 Male gender 31 23 26 11 7 2 1 19 55 296
2014 Female gender 31 29 20 13 5 1 1 18 61 458
2011 Male gender 23 25 23 17 9 1 2 27 49 330
2011 Female gender 20 24 28 16 8 1 3 25 46 489
2008 Male gender 16 26 28 17 10 1 3 28 43 268
2008 Female gender 20 21 28 18 8 2 3 28 43 471

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 Male gender 26 26 26 13 5 3 2 19 54 276
2018 Female gender 27 29 24 11 5 2 2 18 58 420
2017 Male gender 23 23 29 13 10 1 2 23 47 310
2017 Female gender 22 25 30 13 5 2 3 20 49 477
2014 Male gender 15 22 33 16 11 3 1 28 38 296
2014 Female gender 18 20 31 18 7 1 4 27 41 456
2011 Male gender 15 19 28 24 10 2 2 35 36 329
2011 Female gender 15 18 26 23 10 3 4 36 36 491
2008 Male gender 21 27 26 16 8 1 2 25 49 268
2008 Female gender 25 26 27 11 5 3 3 17 54 472

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 Male gender 22 27 33 12 5 1 0 17 50 278
2018 Female gender 24 26 29 13 5 1 1 18 52 421
2017 Male gender 17 22 33 15 8 2 2 24 42 311
2017 Female gender 25 22 32 10 5 3 2 17 50 478
2014 Male gender 27 22 28 13 7 2 1 21 51 295
2014 Female gender 26 27 29 11 5 0 1 16 54 458
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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 Male gender 25 34 13 9 8 7 4 66 19 277
2018 Female gender 23 31 18 12 8 5 3 59 22 420
2017 Male gender 31 31 13 9 7 4 4 68 17 311
2017 Female gender 27 30 12 12 11 5 4 63 25 476
2014 Male gender 35 33 10 12 6 3 2 71 18 296
2014 Female gender 25 30 15 11 13 3 4 59 25 458

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 Male gender 49 26 7 11 6 1 0 76 17 277
2018 Female gender 46 26 7 11 9 1 0 72 20 419
2017 Male gender 49 27 9 11 4 0 1 76 15 311
2017 Female gender 46 27 6 9 12 0 0 73 21 478
2014 Male gender 45 25 9 12 8 1 0 71 20 296
2014 Female gender 37 27 11 14 10 0 0 64 25 458

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 Male gender 16 24 15 15 13 15 2 48 33 277
2018 Female gender 14 24 18 15 13 11 5 45 34 416
2017 Male gender 16 25 16 14 11 15 2 50 30 310
2017 Female gender 13 23 14 13 15 21 2 46 36 477
2014 Male gender 16 26 19 12 13 12 2 49 29 296
2014 Female gender 11 22 19 15 17 13 3 39 38 458

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 Male gender 51 35 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 277
2018 Female gender 50 32 6 7 5 0 0 82 12 417
2017 Male gender 51 34 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 310
2017 Female gender 47 30 7 10 6 0 0 77 15 475
2014 Male gender 47 32 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 296
2014 Female gender 40 34 9 11 6 0 0 74 17 458

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 Male gender 44 38 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 278
2018 Female gender 42 40 8 7 3 0 1 82 10 418
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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 Male gender 38 36 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 276
2018 Female gender 41 34 9 10 6 0 0 75 17 418
2017 Male gender 39 40 7 8 5 1 0 80 13 311
2017 Female gender 40 36 7 9 7 0 0 77 16 478
2014 Male gender 40 33 12 7 7 1 0 74 15 296
2014 Female gender 39 30 10 11 9 0 0 70 21 458
2011 Male gender 38 37 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 331
2011 Female gender 37 31 11 13 7 0 1 68 20 491
2008 Male gender 36 33 11 10 9 0 0 70 19 269
2008 Female gender 33 32 11 12 11 1 1 65 23 474

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 Male gender 45 31 12 7 5 1 0 76 11 276
2018 Female gender 46 29 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 419
2017 Male gender 48 31 9 5 3 3 1 82 9 310
2017 Female gender 45 30 9 7 7 2 0 77 15 478
2014 Male gender 46 27 12 7 6 1 1 75 13 296
2014 Female gender 41 28 11 9 8 3 1 72 17 458
2011 Male gender 43 32 10 6 6 2 0 77 13 330
2011 Female gender 40 27 13 8 8 2 1 70 16 492
2008 Male gender 47 23 10 9 6 3 1 74 16 269
2008 Female gender 41 27 9 9 9 4 1 72 18 474

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 Male gender 42 28 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 274
2018 Female gender 44 31 9 8 7 0 0 76 15 418
2017 Male gender 45 32 10 8 4 1 1 78 12 311
2017 Female gender 45 29 7 11 7 1 0 75 18 477
2014 Male gender 43 31 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 296
2014 Female gender 41 28 10 12 9 0 0 69 21 458
2011 Male gender 43 33 8 11 6 0 0 75 17 330
2011 Female gender 38 31 10 10 9 0 1 70 19 491
2008 Male gender 44 28 7 10 10 1 0 73 20 269
2008 Female gender 35 32 9 12 10 1 1 68 22 474

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 Male gender 55 22 11 7 4 1 0 79 11 276
2018 Female gender 61 22 5 5 7 1 0 84 11 419
2017 Male gender 58 26 7 4 4 2 0 85 8 311
2017 Female gender 59 24 7 3 5 1 0 84 9 477

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 Male gender 44 29 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 274
2018 Female gender 49 25 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 417
2017 Male gender 52 28 9 5 6 0 0 80 11 311
2017 Female gender 50 25 9 8 8 0 0 75 16 476
2014 Male gender 45 27 12 7 10 0 0 71 17 296
2014 Female gender 42 31 9 8 11 1 0 73 18 456
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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 Male gender 20 37 15 9 7 3 9 65 18 112
2018 Female gender 28 37 10 11 5 2 7 71 18 141
2017 Male gender 22 37 13 13 3 4 6 67 18 125
2017 Female gender 31 30 7 12 10 2 7 68 24 162
2014 Male gender 26 30 16 11 5 6 7 64 18 104
2014 Female gender 27 31 10 10 9 2 11 67 22 121

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 Male gender 28 29 15 13 7 7 1 62 22 279
2018 Female gender 23 33 18 14 8 4 0 58 23 420
2017 Male gender 27 35 14 11 8 4 0 65 20 311
2017 Female gender 30 35 11 8 11 5 0 68 21 478
2014 Male gender 17 25 17 15 14 12 0 48 33 296
2014 Female gender 13 34 19 14 13 7 0 50 29 458
2011 Male gender 27 29 16 10 11 7 0 60 23 329
2011 Female gender 25 29 20 9 9 6 1 58 20 491

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 Male gender 27 27 15 17 11 2 1 55 30 279
2018 Female gender 21 32 17 16 12 2 0 54 29 421
2017 Male gender 27 33 15 12 13 1 0 60 25 310
2017 Female gender 25 37 13 11 13 1 0 62 24 477
2014 Male gender 14 26 17 20 18 4 0 42 39 295
2014 Female gender 13 32 20 18 16 1 0 46 34 457
2011 Male gender 25 34 14 10 15 2 0 60 25 329
2011 Female gender 24 30 20 12 12 2 0 56 24 489
2008 Male gender 20 26 16 20 15 2 0 47 36 268
2008 Female gender 17 33 15 17 13 5 0 53 31 470

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 Male gender 17 28 17 15 17 4 0 48 34 276
2018 Female gender 13 30 19 23 12 4 0 44 36 420
2017 Male gender 19 29 18 17 13 4 0 50 32 311
2017 Female gender 18 31 18 16 13 4 0 51 30 478
2014 Male gender 10 23 18 24 18 7 0 36 45 296
2014 Female gender 8 29 18 23 19 4 0 39 43 457
2011 Male gender 17 32 19 17 11 5 0 51 29 331
2011 Female gender 15 35 17 17 11 4 0 52 30 491
2008 Male gender 9 23 20 24 19 5 0 34 45 268
2008 Female gender 9 29 16 23 14 8 1 42 40 474

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 Male gender 12 32 19 22 13 2 0 45 36 280
2018 Female gender 14 28 17 24 15 2 0 43 40 420
2017 Male gender 16 32 18 15 14 5 0 50 31 310
2017 Female gender 18 32 11 21 16 2 0 51 38 478
2014 Male gender 10 26 18 21 21 4 0 37 44 296
2014 Female gender 7 31 15 26 18 3 0 39 46 458
2011 Male gender 15 35 19 17 14 1 0 50 31 331
2011 Female gender 16 33 16 19 14 2 0 50 33 491
2008 Male gender 15 29 15 22 17 2 0 45 40 269
2008 Female gender 13 30 15 24 15 3 0 44 40 473
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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 Male gender 19 37 24 13 7 1 0 56 19 278
2018 Female gender 23 43 17 12 4 1 0 67 17 418
2017 Male gender 23 39 19 11 7 1 0 63 18 310
2017 Female gender 27 45 14 7 5 1 0 73 12 475
2014 Male gender 21 38 20 11 8 2 0 61 19 296
2014 Female gender 24 40 17 12 5 1 0 65 17 458
2011 Male gender 39 39 10 7 5 0 0 78 11 330
2011 Female gender 46 34 9 5 3 2 1 82 8 489

Question 34. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 27 39 14 10 7 2 1 68 17 279
2018 Female gender 28 35 16 12 6 2 1 65 18 419
2017 Male gender 33 37 16 7 5 2 0 71 12 310
2017 Female gender 33 36 9 12 7 3 1 71 19 476
2014 Male gender 34 30 13 11 7 5 0 67 19 296
2014 Female gender 30 37 12 11 6 4 1 70 17 458
2011 Male gender 34 32 12 10 5 5 1 71 17 328
2011 Female gender 32 32 12 9 6 6 3 70 16 487
2008 Male gender 32 31 15 11 7 3 1 65 19 268
2008 Female gender 27 36 10 11 8 7 1 69 20 475

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 Male gender 23 45 18 4 9 1 0 69 13 278
2018 Female gender 31 35 19 9 5 0 0 67 14 419

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 Male gender 10 19 22 15 18 14 2 35 39 280
2018 Female gender 15 18 19 17 19 11 2 38 40 419
2017 Male gender 14 22 18 16 14 15 2 43 36 310
2017 Female gender 13 21 16 17 17 12 4 40 41 477
2014 Male gender 18 17 16 16 21 11 1 40 42 296
2014 Female gender 8 17 20 19 23 9 3 29 48 458
2011 Male gender 15 20 17 12 19 12 5 42 37 330
2011 Female gender 11 14 19 17 18 14 6 32 44 489

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 Male gender 15 32 19 17 15 3 0 48 33 280
2018 Female gender 18 29 18 20 13 2 0 47 34 417
2017 Male gender 19 36 17 14 12 3 0 56 26 309
2017 Female gender 25 34 14 12 9 5 0 63 22 477
2014 Male gender 13 29 17 18 20 3 0 43 40 295
2014 Female gender 16 27 16 17 22 2 0 44 40 457
2011 Male gender 17 32 15 17 15 4 1 51 33 330
2011 Female gender 24 31 14 16 12 1 1 57 29 488
2008 Male gender 19 32 19 17 11 2 0 52 28 269
2008 Female gender 22 34 16 14 11 2 1 58 26 474

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 Male gender 14 29 14 17 21 3 3 46 40 279
2018 Female gender 16 24 16 16 21 4 1 43 40 418
2017 Male gender 18 28 15 12 22 2 2 49 36 311
2017 Female gender 18 28 13 16 19 4 3 49 37 478
2014 Male gender 14 18 12 20 32 3 2 33 55 296
2014 Female gender 10 20 10 24 32 2 2 31 59 458
2011 Male gender 13 25 18 15 24 2 3 40 41 329
2011 Female gender 17 23 16 19 23 1 2 41 42 492
2008 Male gender 19 35 13 11 16 2 3 57 29 267
2008 Female gender 20 29 16 15 14 3 2 52 31 473

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 Male gender 15 45 17 11 8 3 0 62 20 280
2018 Female gender 21 35 22 12 6 4 0 58 19 419
2017 Male gender 20 41 17 9 9 3 0 64 18 311
2017 Female gender 21 37 19 11 7 4 0 61 19 477

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 Male gender 29 44 14 5 3 5 0 77 8 278
2018 Female gender 39 33 16 6 3 3 0 74 9 418
2017 Male gender 35 36 14 5 4 6 1 75 9 310
2017 Female gender 37 35 14 4 5 6 0 76 9 476
2014 Male gender 37 32 19 3 2 8 0 75 5 295
2014 Female gender 31 33 20 4 3 8 0 70 8 457

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 Male gender 30 43 15 5 5 2 0 74 10 278
2018 Female gender 32 40 14 8 3 3 0 74 12 419
2017 Male gender 38 37 11 6 6 2 0 77 12 308
2017 Female gender 33 43 10 8 4 3 0 78 12 477
2014 Male gender 33 37 17 6 4 3 0 72 10 296
2014 Female gender 29 37 16 8 5 5 0 69 14 458
2011 Male gender 32 43 12 5 4 5 0 78 9 329
2011 Female gender 27 38 17 8 6 4 1 68 14 492

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 Male gender 36 42 12 7 4 0 0 78 11 279
2018 Female gender 40 39 11 5 4 0 0 79 9 416
2017 Male gender 43 36 10 7 5 0 0 78 11 311
2017 Female gender 43 38 8 7 4 0 0 81 12 477
2014 Male gender 37 35 12 8 7 1 0 73 15 296
2014 Female gender 34 37 15 8 5 1 0 72 13 458
2011 Male gender 39 39 10 6 6 0 1 78 12 332
2011 Female gender 36 38 14 6 6 0 0 74 12 491
2008 Male gender 34 36 12 10 8 0 0 71 18 269
2008 Female gender 33 39 11 9 7 1 0 72 17 472

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 Male gender 22 33 19 12 14 0 0 55 26 279
2018 Female gender 27 26 21 15 10 0 0 53 25 418
2017 Male gender 26 30 19 13 12 0 0 56 25 310
2017 Female gender 28 31 17 11 13 0 0 59 24 478
2014 Male gender 16 31 15 17 19 1 0 48 37 296
2014 Female gender 14 31 19 19 16 1 0 45 35 458
2011 Male gender 24 34 17 10 12 2 0 59 23 329
2011 Female gender 21 34 21 12 10 1 0 56 23 492

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 Male gender 22 35 20 13 10 0 0 57 23 277
2018 Female gender 27 32 19 13 9 0 0 59 22 415
2017 Male gender 26 36 14 15 9 0 0 62 24 310
2017 Female gender 29 35 13 12 11 0 0 64 23 478
2014 Male gender 18 30 15 19 16 1 0 49 36 296
2014 Female gender 16 35 16 19 14 0 0 51 33 458
2011 Male gender 27 41 10 10 12 1 0 68 22 330
2011 Female gender 22 40 17 11 8 0 0 63 19 492
2008 Male gender 23 32 19 14 13 0 0 55 26 269
2008 Female gender 21 37 16 14 11 0 0 59 25 475

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 Male gender 22 25 24 14 12 3 0 49 27 279
2018 Female gender 25 22 19 15 14 4 1 50 31 418
2017 Male gender 25 26 19 12 14 3 1 53 27 311
2017 Female gender 26 22 18 16 14 4 0 50 31 476
2014 Male gender 20 20 19 14 22 5 0 42 38 296
2014 Female gender 17 21 19 17 21 5 0 40 40 458
2011 Male gender 29 28 17 9 13 3 1 60 23 332
2011 Female gender 21 29 16 14 14 6 0 54 30 490
2008 Male gender 21 26 20 17 11 3 1 49 29 269
2008 Female gender 19 25 17 19 14 5 1 47 35 474
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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 Male gender 54 18 27 280
2018 Female gender 50 20 30 420
2017 Male gender 46 22 32 310
2017 Female gender 51 16 33 478
2014 Male gender 52 22 26 295
2014 Female gender 51 16 33 458
2011 Male gender 46 24 30 331
2011 Female gender 48 20 32 491

Question 47. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 6 18 56 5 4 11 156
2018 Female gender 5 24 57 3 4 6 209
2017 Male gender 3 18 63 5 6 5 143
2017 Female gender 5 19 56 3 8 7 242
2014 Male gender 5 15 62 9 9999 9 155
2014 Female gender 5 20 62 5 9999 7 234
2011 Male gender 10 24 53 3 9999 10 153
2011 Female gender 6 20 56 8 9999 10 236
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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 Male gender 18 82 279
2018 Female gender 20 80 421

Question 49a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 41 50
2018 Female gender 41 82

Question 49b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 71 50
2018 Female gender 78 82

Question 49e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 13 50
2018 Female gender 6 82

Question 50a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 41 50
2018 Female gender 37 82

Question 50b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 44 50
2018 Female gender 48 82

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 53 50
2018 Female gender 44 82

Question 50d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 45 50
2018 Female gender 46 82

Question 50e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work / withholding resources
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 50
2018 Female gender 36 82

Question 50f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 50
2018 Female gender 58 82

Question 50g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 50
2018 Female gender 34 82

Question 50h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 50
2018 Female gender 0 82

Question 50j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 9 50
2018 Female gender 6 82

Question 50k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 56 50
2018 Female gender 42 82

Question 50l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling / shouting
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 25 50
2018 Female gender 32 82

Question 50m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 21 50
2018 Female gender 18 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 Male gender 64 50
2018 Female gender 60 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 Male gender 26 50
2018 Female gender 35 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 Male gender 16 50
2018 Female gender 11 82

Question 51d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 18 50
2018 Female gender 16 82

Question 51h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 14 50
2018 Female gender 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 Male gender 25 50
2018 Female gender 19 82

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 Male gender 18 46
2018 Female gender 15 78

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 Male gender 10 46
2018 Female gender 13 78

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 Male gender 16 46
2018 Female gender 9 78

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 Male gender 44 46
2018 Female gender 35 78

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 Male gender 53 46
2018 Female gender 55 78

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 Male gender 54 46
2018 Female gender 52 78

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 Male gender 13 19 17 8 8 29 6 49 26 277
2018 Female gender 10 14 24 9 10 28 4 36 28 419
2017 Male gender 16 14 19 7 8 25 11 47 24 310
2017 Female gender 9 13 18 7 11 35 7 39 30 477
2014 Male gender 12 22 14 11 8 27 6 50 29 296
2014 Female gender 9 13 19 10 12 29 8 36 34 457

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 Male gender 27 36 15 8 7 6 0 68 17 278
2018 Female gender 24 28 23 8 9 8 1 57 18 419
2017 Male gender 26 31 17 7 8 11 0 64 17 311
2017 Female gender 21 30 18 9 8 12 2 59 20 477
2014 Male gender 22 28 24 9 6 11 1 57 17 296
2014 Female gender 18 29 20 11 9 11 2 54 23 458
2011 Male gender 27 31 17 7 6 12 1 67 14 332
2011 Female gender 21 29 21 9 6 13 1 58 17 490
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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 Male gender 9 91 279
2018 Female gender 8 92 421

Question 56a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 42 24
2018 Female gender 26 37

Question 56b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 73 24
2018 Female gender 86 37

Question 56d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 24
2018 Female gender 0 37

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 29 24
2018 Female gender 19 37

Question 57b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 41 24
2018 Female gender 23 37

Question 57e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 30 24
2018 Female gender 28 37

Question 57f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 22 24
2018 Female gender 27 37

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 24
2018 Female gender 0 37

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 24
2018 Female gender 0 37

Question 57n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 24 24
2018 Female gender 24 37

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 38 24
2018 Female gender 19 37

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 56 24
2018 Female gender 71 37

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 21
2018 Female gender 0 35

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 31 21
2018 Female gender 20 35

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 21
2018 Female gender 0 35

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 37 21
2018 Female gender 26 35

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 38 21
2018 Female gender 54 35

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 69 21
2018 Female gender 53 35

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 21
2018 Female gender 0 35

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 Male gender 11 22 20 4 5 34 5 54 14 278
2018 Female gender 11 13 26 5 5 36 5 40 17 418
2017 Male gender 17 13 19 2 2 40 7 56 8 311
2017 Female gender 10 12 18 4 4 44 8 47 17 478
2014 Male gender 13 14 19 3 3 41 8 52 11 296
2014 Female gender 7 13 22 3 4 41 10 40 14 458

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 Male gender 26 35 19 6 3 9 1 69 10 279
2018 Female gender 25 27 24 6 5 13 1 60 12 417
2017 Male gender 31 30 18 3 3 13 1 72 7 309
2017 Female gender 25 28 16 5 3 21 1 69 10 477
2014 Male gender 25 32 17 3 2 18 2 71 7 296
2014 Female gender 19 27 23 3 4 21 2 61 9 458
2011 Male gender 32 31 17 3 1 15 0 74 5 330
2011 Female gender 24 31 18 5 2 19 0 69 9 488
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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 Male gender 19 30 17 17 16 0 1 49 33 279
2018 Female gender 18 25 22 16 17 0 2 44 33 420
2017 Male gender 17 26 18 19 20 0 0 43 39 309
2017 Female gender 17 24 20 14 23 0 1 42 38 477

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 Male gender 10 22 33 20 15 0 0 32 35 279
2018 Female gender 13 22 28 22 15 0 0 35 37 420
2017 Male gender 15 25 24 21 16 0 0 39 37 311
2017 Female gender 12 22 29 18 18 0 1 35 36 477

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 Male gender 15 24 33 17 12 0 0 39 28 279
2018 Female gender 14 25 30 18 13 0 1 38 32 420
2017 Male gender 18 29 21 19 11 0 1 47 31 309
2017 Female gender 16 25 27 16 16 0 1 41 32 473

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 Male gender 9 16 29 20 24 1 0 26 45 273
2018 Female gender 12 18 25 24 20 1 0 30 45 419
2017 Male gender 14 19 23 22 22 0 0 33 44 310
2017 Female gender 14 17 25 19 23 0 1 31 43 476

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 Male gender 29 33 20 6 9 0 2 64 15 279
2018 Female gender 32 26 23 8 8 0 4 60 16 416
2017 Male gender 30 31 20 9 8 0 2 62 17 310
2017 Female gender 31 24 20 11 9 0 5 58 21 477

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 Male gender 22 29 22 12 14 0 1 52 26 279
2018 Female gender 27 24 21 16 11 1 1 51 28 416
2017 Male gender 26 27 21 15 10 0 1 53 25 310
2017 Female gender 24 26 24 14 12 0 0 50 26 476

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 Male gender 18 32 29 10 10 0 1 51 20 280
2018 Female gender 21 34 23 14 6 1 2 56 20 416
2017 Male gender 26 29 24 13 8 0 1 55 21 311
2017 Female gender 21 33 23 11 9 1 2 56 21 475

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 Male gender 16 30 29 14 10 0 0 46 24 280
2018 Female gender 18 28 28 17 8 0 0 47 25 419
2017 Male gender 18 28 25 17 11 0 1 47 28 311
2017 Female gender 18 29 25 13 13 0 1 48 27 474

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 Male gender 19 33 24 11 12 0 0 53 23 279
2018 Female gender 19 29 25 17 10 0 1 48 27 416
2017 Male gender 24 25 23 17 10 0 1 50 27 310
2017 Female gender 19 29 20 17 14 0 1 49 31 475

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 Male gender 25 37 24 9 5 0 0 62 14 276
2018 Female gender 30 30 21 9 7 1 1 61 17 418
2017 Male gender 29 35 16 12 7 0 0 64 20 311
2017 Female gender 29 30 24 8 8 0 2 60 16 472

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 Male gender 54 26 13 3 3 0 1 81 6 278
2018 Female gender 48 25 13 6 4 0 3 76 10 414
2017 Male gender 56 22 13 6 2 0 1 79 8 311
2017 Female gender 57 23 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 478

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 Male gender 71 16 3 2 2 0 5 92 4 280
2018 Female gender 65 17 7 3 2 0 5 87 5 417

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 Male gender 70 14 4 4 6 0 3 86 10 276
2018 Female gender 63 15 7 3 6 1 4 83 10 415
2017 Male gender 74 11 6 3 4 0 1 87 7 311
2017 Female gender 68 13 6 5 5 1 4 84 10 476

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 Male gender 56 26 11 2 3 0 1 83 5 279
2018 Female gender 57 28 9 4 2 0 1 85 6 419
2017 Male gender 59 26 10 3 2 0 0 86 5 310
2017 Female gender 51 27 12 4 3 0 3 80 7 477

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 Male gender 48 25 13 7 7 1 0 73 15 277
2018 Female gender 48 21 12 10 8 0 1 70 18 417
2017 Male gender 54 22 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 310
2017 Female gender 53 20 11 7 7 0 2 74 15 477

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 Male gender 54 17 5 1 1 0 21 91 3 275
2018 Female gender 50 13 8 2 2 0 26 85 5 419
2017 Male gender 57 14 7 2 1 0 19 88 4 310
2017 Female gender 49 16 6 2 2 0 26 87 5 476

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 Male gender 59 21 11 2 1 1 5 85 3 275
2018 Female gender 65 19 6 2 1 0 6 90 3 417
2017 Male gender 67 18 7 1 2 1 4 89 3 309
2017 Female gender 63 19 6 1 1 0 9 90 3 474

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 Male gender 69 13 7 3 4 0 3 86 7 278
2018 Female gender 73 10 4 5 2 0 6 88 7 419
2017 Male gender 74 10 7 3 4 0 2 86 7 311
2017 Female gender 70 9 6 4 5 0 6 84 9 478

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 Male gender 49 25 14 5 3 1 3 78 8 277
2018 Female gender 47 29 12 5 3 0 4 79 8 420
2017 Male gender 58 25 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 311
2017 Female gender 49 26 15 4 2 0 3 78 7 477

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 Male gender 6 33 39 15 8 0 0 39 23 280
2018 Female gender 8 27 40 18 6 0 0 36 24 421
2017 Male gender 8 30 35 19 8 0 0 38 27 311
2017 Female gender 9 22 42 17 9 0 0 32 26 478

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 Male gender 12 20 35 25 7 0 0 32 33 278
2018 Female gender 16 24 37 16 7 0 0 24 40 416
2017 Male gender 11 22 37 19 10 0 0 29 34 310
2017 Female gender 12 25 40 17 6 0 0 23 37 476

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 Male gender 25 40 18 8 5 3 0 68 13 277
2018 Female gender 30 41 14 7 4 2 0 73 12 417
2017 Male gender 24 40 13 11 6 5 0 68 18 311
2017 Female gender 28 44 10 10 5 3 0 74 15 478

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 Male gender 16 40 17 14 12 1 0 56 26 279
2018 Female gender 20 31 20 18 10 1 0 51 29 417
2017 Male gender 14 41 13 16 14 2 1 56 31 311
2017 Female gender 18 35 13 20 14 1 0 53 33 476
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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 Male gender 21 31 21 13 12 1 1 22 78 279
2018 Female gender 23 29 23 12 12 1 2 23 77 420
2017 Male gender 18 28 21 15 14 3 0 18 82 311
2017 Female gender 23 24 19 14 17 1 1 24 76 476

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 Male gender 25 211
2018 Female gender 26 315
2017 Male gender 17 245
2017 Female gender 29 353

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 Male gender 34 211
2018 Female gender 37 315
2017 Male gender 34 245
2017 Female gender 37 353

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 Male gender 16 211
2018 Female gender 25 315
2017 Male gender 16 245
2017 Female gender 21 353

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 Male gender 51 211
2018 Female gender 50 315
2017 Male gender 56 245
2017 Female gender 53 353

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 Male gender 7 211
2018 Female gender 7 315
2017 Male gender 8 245
2017 Female gender 8 353

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 Male gender 27 211
2018 Female gender 31 315

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other
Survey year Demographic
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 36 211
2018 Female gender 34 315
2017 Male gender 40 245
2017 Female gender 39 353

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 Male gender 5 34 25 11 4 21 203
2018 Female gender 4 36 19 13 6 22 300
2017 Male gender 4 43 18 12 3 20 241
2017 Female gender 3 43 20 9 5 20 348

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 Male gender 32 68 212
2018 Female gender 26 74 314

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 Male gender 14 24 18 17 19 3 5 41 39 212
2018 Female gender 15 22 18 14 24 1 6 40 41 316
2017 Male gender 9 19 13 18 30 2 9 32 54 247
2017 Female gender 11 19 15 20 27 1 7 33 51 354

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 Male gender 2 16 12 20 43 3 5 19 68 212
2018 Female gender 5 11 12 15 50 1 6 16 70 315
2017 Male gender 2 6 7 20 57 2 6 8 84 246
2017 Female gender 3 6 7 16 61 2 5 10 83 353

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 Male gender 39 16 15 7 15 1 6 59 24 280
2018 Female gender 33 15 16 13 16 1 7 52 31 417
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