2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Health Canada by Question 94. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - HS

The results of the 2019 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 68 9 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 14
2014 HS 49 43 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 22
2011 HS 50 43 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 38 39 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 14

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 76 17 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14
2014 HS 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2011 HS 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 HS 78 14 0 5 3 0 0 92 8 22
2011 HS 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

Question 51. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 85 8 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 14
2014 HS 49 38 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 22
2011 HS 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

Question 52. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 85 8 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 14
2014 HS 49 33 5 10 3 0 0 83 13 22
2011 HS 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

Question 53. 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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 62 15 0 0 8 15 0 91 9 14
2014 HS 44 29 14 0 3 10 0 81 3 22
2011 HS 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 26. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14
2014 HS 62 16 5 10 8 0 0 78 17 22
2011 HS 62 23 0 8 0 0 8 92 8 13

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 62 23 8 0 0 0 8 92 0 14
2014 HS 57 25 0 10 8 0 0 83 17 22
2011 HS 57 36 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 62 23 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 14
2014 HS 68 24 0 5 3 0 0 92 8 22

Senior management

Question 34. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 39 23 0 8 15 8 8 73 27 14
2014 HS 48 20 8 5 5 14 0 80 11 22
2011 HS 43 50 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 14

Question 35. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 55 15 0 8 8 8 8 82 18 14
2014 HS 48 16 13 14 5 5 0 67 20 22
2011 HS 62 15 0 15 0 8 0 83 17 13

Question 36. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 41 26 0 8 8 16 0 80 20 13
2014 HS 43 5 22 11 14 5 0 50 26 22
2011 HS 29 50 0 14 0 7 0 85 15 14

Question 37. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 24 45 0 0 15 15 0 82 18 14
2014 HS 33 10 22 20 10 5 0 45 32 22
2011 HS 36 29 7 14 7 7 0 69 23 14
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 38 39 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 14
2014 HS 44 33 5 0 13 5 0 82 13 22
2011 HS 36 43 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 76 1 15 0 0 8 0 84 0 14

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14
2014 HS 63 19 5 10 3 0 0 83 13 22
2011 HS 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 23 53 9 8 8 0 0 76 15 14
2014 HS 20 40 15 15 5 0 5 63 21 21
2011 HS 29 36 7 14 7 0 7 69 23 14

Question 44. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 15 61 1 23 0 0 0 76 23 14
2014 HS 40 8 15 26 5 5 0 51 33 21
2011 HS 43 21 7 7 7 7 7 75 17 14

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 15 30 24 0 23 8 0 49 25 14
2014 HS 24 14 27 0 25 0 10 42 28 22
2011 HS 14 36 21 7 0 14 7 64 9 14

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 47 30 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 14
2014 HS 38 38 1 14 3 0 5 80 18 22
2011 HS 43 21 7 7 7 7 7 75 17 14

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 62 8 23 0 8 0 0 70 8 14
2014 HS 33 44 10 10 3 0 0 78 13 22

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 62 15 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 14
2014 HS 24 63 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 22
2011 HS 43 29 7 7 0 7 7 83 8 14

Question 47. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 38 24 0 15 8 15 0 73 27 14

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 70 8 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 14
2014 HS 54 29 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 22
2011 HS 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 30 39 15 8 0 0 8 75 8 14
2014 HS 62 19 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 22
2011 HS 50 36 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

Question 29. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 32 30 15 0 0 15 8 80 0 14
2014 HS 44 24 10 0 3 14 5 84 4 22
2011 HS 71 14 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

Mobility and retention

Question 54. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 15 38 47 14
2014 HS 8 59 33 22
2011 HS 21 50 29 14
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Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 76 1 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 14
2014 HS 63 29 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 22
2011 HS 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 53 17 8 0 15 8 0 75 16 14
2014 HS 49 33 10 8 0 0 0 83 8 22
2011 HS 38 54 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 0 15 32 23 23 0 8 49 16 14
2014 HS 15 0 35 25 20 5 0 48 16 21
2011 HS 7 14 29 29 14 0 7 46 23 14

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 8 0 24 23 38 0 8 66 8 14
2014 HS 8 10 15 25 32 5 5 63 20 21
2011 HS 7 14 14 21 21 7 14 55 27 14

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 15 8 47 0 23 8 0 25 25 14
2014 HS 25 20 25 15 10 5 0 26 47 21
2011 HS 7 14 29 29 0 14 7 36 27 14

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 8 8 23 24 23 8 8 55 18 14
2014 HS 5 13 32 25 15 5 5 45 20 21
2011 HS 0 7 36 36 7 0 14 50 8 14

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 0 8 39 23 15 8 8 45 9 14
2014 HS 17 10 25 10 33 5 0 45 28 22
2011 HS 7 21 36 14 21 0 0 36 29 14

Question 18f. 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
2017 HS 8 8 24 15 30 8 8 54 18 14
2014 HS 8 0 20 26 40 5 0 70 9 21
2011 HS 0 14 14 29 29 0 14 67 17 14

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 8 8 45 9 23 8 0 34 16 14
2014 HS 18 5 16 30 20 5 5 56 26 21

Respectful workplace

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 53 17 8 23 0 0 0 70 23 14
2014 HS 54 29 0 14 3 0 0 83 17 22

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 30 47 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 14
2014 HS 40 38 10 5 8 0 0 78 13 22

Question 48. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 68 17 8 0 0 8 0 92 0 14
2014 HS 49 46 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2011 HS 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that 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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 61 9 8 0 0 23 0 90 0 14
2014 HS 59 32 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 22

Question 50. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 70 23 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 14
2014 HS 59 33 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 22
2011 HS 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

Ethical workplace

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 30 24 8 23 8 8 0 59 33 14
2014 HS 35 48 0 5 8 5 0 87 13 22

Question 41. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 53 17 15 0 8 8 0 75 8 14
2014 HS 48 35 8 5 0 5 0 87 5 22
2011 HS 57 36 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 14

Question 43. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 30 39 15 8 8 0 0 70 15 14
2014 HS 24 24 24 13 10 5 1 51 24 22
2011 HS 29 36 7 7 7 7 7 75 17 14

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 38 47 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 14
2014 HS 48 38 0 4 5 5 0 90 10 22
2011 HS 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 30 24 23 23 0 0 0 55 23 14
2014 HS 57 29 1 5 8 0 0 86 13 22
2011 HS 36 50 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 53 32 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 14
2014 HS 38 49 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 22

Use of official languages

Question 2. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 70 15 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 14
2014 HS 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2011 HS 77 15 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13

Question 19. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 62 15 0 15 0 0 8 84 16 14
2014 HS 86 5 0 5 0 0 5 95 5 22
2011 HS 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

Question 28. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 HS 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2014 HS 95 0 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 21
2011 HS 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 64. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
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Negative answers
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Total responses
2017 HS 23 32 8 0 8 23 8 78 11 14
2014 HS 29 14 10 5 3 29 11 71 13 22

Question 65. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 HS 66 10 0 0 16 0 8 82 18 13
2014 HS 43 24 14 13 0 6 0 71 14 22
2011 HS 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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 72. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 HS 53 9 0 0 8 30 0 89 11 14
2014 HS 43 29 13 0 5 11 0 80 5 22

Question 73. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2017 HS 62 15 0 0 8 15 0 91 9 14
2014 HS 67 10 22 0 0 1 0 77 0 22
2011 HS 71 14 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 30. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 HS 55 23 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 14

Question 77. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2017 HS 23 38 24 0 15 0 0 61 15 14

Question 78. 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
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Total responses
2017 HS 38 39 8 0 15 0 0 77 15 14

Work-related stress

Question 74a. 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
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2017 HS 23 23 17 15 23 0 0 45 38 14

Question 74b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2017 HS 30 38 24 0 8 0 0 68 8 14

Question 74c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 HS 53 24 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 14

Question 74d. 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
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Total responses
2017 HS 46 15 23 0 15 0 0 62 15 13

Question 74e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 HS 76 8 9 0 8 0 0 83 8 14

Question 74f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 HS 53 8 30 1 8 0 0 61 9 14

Question 74g. 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
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Total responses
2017 HS 61 17 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 14

Question 74h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 HS 45 39 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 14

Question 74i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 HS 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 14

Question 74k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 HS 45 24 15 8 8 0 0 70 15 14

Question 74l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 HS 68 23 1 0 8 0 0 91 8 14

Question 74n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 HS 77 8 0 0 0 8 8 100 0 14

Question 74o. 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
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Total responses
2017 HS 30 24 15 8 15 0 8 59 25 14

Question 74p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 HS 55 23 8 0 8 0 8 84 8 14

Question 74q. 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
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Total responses
2017 HS 45 24 8 8 0 0 15 82 9 14

Question 74r. 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
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Total responses
2017 HS 70 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 14

Question 74s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2017 HS 68 1 8 0 15 0 8 75 16 14

Question 74t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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2017 HS 45 30 9 15 0 0 0 76 15 14

Question 75. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
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Total responses
2017 HS 23 38 17 8 8 8 0 66 16 14

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Total responses
2017 HS 8 8 39 45 0 0 0 45 15 14
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 82. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Total responses
2017 HS 17 15 15 30 15 8 0 18 82 14

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 85. 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
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(%)
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Total responses
2017 HS 10 0 20 20 20 30 0 14 57 10

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected from "a small extent" to "a very large extent":

Question 86. 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
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Total responses
2017 HS 0 20 0 30 40 10 0 22 78 10
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