2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs by Question 90. Are you currently a shift worker?

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 41 32 13 7 6 0 0 73 14 44
2019 Non-shift worker 32 41 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 1280
2018 Shift worker 34 39 11 8 7 0 0 73 16 39
2018 Non-shift worker 32 42 12 8 5 0 0 74 14 1348

Question 11. 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
2019 Shift worker 41 31 18 8 2 0 0 72 10 44
2019 Non-shift worker 30 39 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 1274
2018 Shift worker 21 34 22 19 4 0 0 55 23 37
2018 Non-shift worker 30 38 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 1349

Question 12. 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
2019 Shift worker 50 32 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 44
2019 Non-shift worker 44 37 11 5 3 0 0 82 7 1273
2018 Shift worker 30 42 23 5 0 0 0 72 5 38
2018 Non-shift worker 46 36 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 1337

Question 16. 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
2019 Shift worker 55 25 9 4 7 0 0 81 11 44
2019 Non-shift worker 38 39 13 6 3 0 0 78 10 1281
2018 Shift worker 30 45 12 10 2 0 0 75 12 38
2018 Non-shift worker 35 42 12 7 3 0 0 77 11 1346

Question 51. 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
2019 Shift worker 50 25 15 7 2 0 0 75 9 44
2019 Non-shift worker 26 31 21 11 9 1 0 58 21 1280
2018 Shift worker 27 45 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 39
2018 Non-shift worker 27 31 21 12 8 1 0 59 20 1343

Question 52. 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
2019 Shift worker 50 37 11 2 0 0 0 87 2 43
2019 Non-shift worker 25 35 19 12 8 1 0 61 20 1277
2018 Shift worker 23 40 20 17 0 0 0 63 17 39
2018 Non-shift worker 27 35 19 12 7 1 0 62 19 1344

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 42 19 20 6 6 5 0 65 13 44
2019 Non-shift worker 25 25 21 14 11 4 0 52 26 1283
2018 Shift worker 19 24 32 8 11 6 0 46 20 39
2018 Non-shift worker 25 25 21 14 11 3 1 52 26 1346
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of 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
2019 Shift worker 46 25 15 5 0 5 5 78 6 44
2019 Non-shift worker 47 30 12 4 3 1 3 79 8 1283

Question 26. 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
2019 Shift worker 56 28 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 43
2019 Non-shift worker 47 29 12 6 4 2 1 77 11 1278
2018 Shift worker 47 26 13 9 2 0 2 75 12 39
2018 Non-shift worker 46 27 12 7 5 2 1 75 13 1341

Question 27. 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
2019 Shift worker 53 29 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 44
2019 Non-shift worker 43 31 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 1277
2018 Shift worker 41 30 13 8 6 0 2 72 14 39
2018 Non-shift worker 43 28 12 9 6 1 0 72 16 1339

Question 31. 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
2019 Shift worker 53 36 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 44
2019 Non-shift worker 48 30 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 1282
2018 Shift worker 45 27 14 6 6 0 2 74 12 39
2018 Non-shift worker 47 28 10 8 7 0 0 75 15 1340

Senior management

Question 34. 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
2019 Shift worker 42 37 15 0 0 7 0 84 0 44
2019 Non-shift worker 26 35 15 10 7 6 0 65 18 1277
2018 Shift worker 30 32 19 10 4 4 2 66 14 39
2018 Non-shift worker 26 31 18 11 7 6 0 61 19 1353

Question 35. 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
2019 Shift worker 43 37 13 6 0 0 0 80 6 44
2019 Non-shift worker 22 34 17 14 9 3 0 59 23 1281
2018 Shift worker 23 32 18 17 4 4 2 59 22 38
2018 Non-shift worker 23 31 20 15 10 2 0 55 25 1348

Question 36. 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
2019 Shift worker 30 43 17 4 0 6 0 77 5 44
2019 Non-shift worker 17 26 21 19 12 5 1 45 33 1277
2018 Shift worker 15 32 19 22 0 10 2 54 25 39
2018 Non-shift worker 15 28 23 19 11 5 0 44 32 1347

Question 37. 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
2019 Shift worker 34 38 16 10 0 2 0 73 11 44
2019 Non-shift worker 15 28 19 22 14 2 0 44 37 1279
2018 Shift worker 7 43 22 20 8 0 0 50 28 39
2018 Non-shift worker 14 26 19 24 14 2 0 41 39 1352
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. 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
2019 Shift worker 38 39 16 7 0 0 0 76 7 44
2019 Non-shift worker 29 37 15 12 6 0 0 66 18 1279
2018 Shift worker 43 19 18 16 4 0 0 62 19 39
2018 Non-shift worker 29 35 15 10 10 0 0 64 20 1347

Question 9. 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
2019 Shift worker 35 45 16 4 0 0 0 80 4 44
2019 Non-shift worker 25 40 12 15 8 0 0 65 23 1271
2018 Shift worker 30 23 24 18 6 0 0 52 23 39
2018 Non-shift worker 25 38 15 15 7 0 0 63 22 1351

Question 25. 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
2019 Shift worker 47 29 14 7 2 0 0 76 9 44
2019 Non-shift worker 40 30 13 9 6 1 1 71 15 1280
2018 Shift worker 31 37 12 9 6 0 4 71 16 39
2018 Non-shift worker 37 34 12 9 7 1 0 72 16 1342

Job fit and development

Question 4. 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
2019 Shift worker 28 43 10 15 4 0 0 71 19 44
2019 Non-shift worker 28 38 13 15 6 0 0 66 21 1282
2018 Shift worker 20 48 17 15 0 0 0 69 15 39
2018 Non-shift worker 26 42 12 14 5 0 1 68 20 1355

Question 44. 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
2019 Shift worker 43 36 14 2 0 5 0 83 2 44
2019 Non-shift worker 22 33 18 15 9 3 0 56 25 1276
2018 Shift worker 28 29 33 6 2 2 0 58 8 39
2018 Non-shift worker 21 35 17 14 10 3 0 58 24 1351

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 54 19 14 5 6 2 0 74 12 44
2019 Non-shift worker 20 31 15 14 15 3 1 53 31 1280
2018 Shift worker 22 38 13 10 4 12 0 68 16 39
2018 Non-shift worker 19 31 16 15 15 2 1 52 32 1347

Question 46a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

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
2019 Shift worker 56 22 14 2 4 0 2 80 6 44
2019 Non-shift worker 51 24 13 5 3 1 3 78 8 1281

Question 46b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language

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
2019 Shift worker 63 17 8 0 4 4 4 87 5 44
2019 Non-shift worker 50 12 8 6 9 2 12 73 17 1278

Question 46c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

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
2019 Shift worker 57 18 11 5 7 2 0 77 12 44
2019 Non-shift worker 45 25 15 5 5 2 3 73 11 1277

Question 46d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to developmental programs

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
2019 Shift worker 55 18 15 5 4 2 0 75 10 44
2019 Non-shift worker 40 21 16 8 6 4 4 66 16 1276

Question 46e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of opportunities in my region

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
2019 Shift worker 56 12 16 3 6 7 0 73 10 44
2019 Non-shift worker 47 16 13 8 7 4 6 69 17 1279

Question 46f. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Level of education

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
2019 Shift worker 63 11 19 5 0 0 2 75 5 44
2019 Non-shift worker 64 14 8 4 3 3 4 84 7 1274

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 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
2019 Shift worker 79 7 10 2 0 2 0 88 2 44
2019 Non-shift worker 69 11 5 2 4 5 4 88 7 1277

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? 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
2019 Shift worker 80 9 4 0 4 0 2 91 4 44
2019 Non-shift worker 73 8 3 1 2 3 9 92 4 1276

Empowerment

Question 13. 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
2019 Shift worker 51 25 11 12 2 0 0 75 14 44
2019 Non-shift worker 28 40 14 11 6 0 0 68 18 1274
2018 Shift worker 25 42 18 10 5 0 0 67 15 38
2018 Non-shift worker 27 40 13 11 9 0 0 67 20 1342

Question 14. 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
2019 Shift worker 48 30 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 44
2019 Non-shift worker 32 37 15 9 6 0 0 69 16 1277
2018 Shift worker 20 51 13 11 5 0 0 71 17 38
2018 Non-shift worker 32 36 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 1336

Question 15. 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
2019 Shift worker 38 30 25 5 2 0 0 68 7 40
2019 Non-shift worker 27 41 14 12 5 0 0 69 17 1258
2018 Shift worker 26 38 17 11 9 0 0 63 20 38
2018 Non-shift worker 29 36 14 12 8 0 1 66 20 1340

Question 47. 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
2019 Shift worker 19 38 33 2 2 7 0 61 4 44
2019 Non-shift worker 17 42 18 12 5 5 1 62 18 1276
2018 Shift worker 10 31 28 21 2 2 6 45 25 39
2018 Non-shift worker 17 38 22 12 6 4 0 57 19 1350

Work-life balance and workload

Question 6. 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
2019 Shift worker 56 19 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 44
2019 Non-shift worker 45 31 10 8 5 0 0 76 14 1272
2018 Shift worker 41 39 10 8 0 0 2 82 8 38
2018 Non-shift worker 43 33 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 1348

Question 17. 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
2019 Shift worker 61 32 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 43
2019 Non-shift worker 34 33 17 9 6 0 1 67 16 1276
2018 Shift worker 43 37 14 5 0 0 2 82 5 39
2018 Non-shift worker 33 30 19 9 8 0 1 64 17 1353

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 74 5 10 8 0 0 2 81 8 44
2019 Non-shift worker 54 22 8 6 4 3 2 81 10 1280

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
2019 Shift worker 36 31 33 44
2019 Non-shift worker 37 24 38 1282
2018 Shift worker 35 21 44 39
2018 Non-shift worker 42 26 33 1354

Question 55. 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
2019 Shift worker 0 19 13 0 68 0 16
2019 Non-shift worker 8 24 47 5 8 8 480
2018 Shift worker 0 36 21 0 37 6 13
2018 Non-shift worker 10 28 40 5 7 10 567
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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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 44 37 10 7 2 0 0 80 9 44
2019 Non-shift worker 39 40 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 1273
2018 Shift worker 42 35 19 4 0 0 0 77 4 38
2018 Non-shift worker 43 40 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 1348

Question 39. 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
2019 Shift worker 35 47 10 8 0 0 0 83 8 43
2019 Non-shift worker 20 39 19 15 6 1 0 60 22 1282
2018 Shift worker 24 39 24 11 2 0 0 63 13 39
2018 Non-shift worker 19 42 18 14 6 1 0 61 21 1349

Organizational performance

Question 18a. 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
2019 Shift worker 3 18 34 30 14 2 0 45 21 44
2019 Non-shift worker 14 30 32 17 5 1 1 23 45 1275
2018 Shift worker 12 24 47 7 11 0 0 17 36 39
2018 Non-shift worker 16 30 32 15 6 0 1 22 46 1346

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
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 2 21 26 36 13 0 2 50 24 44
2019 Non-shift worker 18 26 28 17 8 2 1 26 46 1276
2018 Shift worker 10 31 31 21 5 2 0 26 42 37
2018 Non-shift worker 19 28 27 15 7 2 1 23 49 1345

Question 18c. 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
2019 Shift worker 11 24 34 15 12 2 2 28 36 43
2019 Non-shift worker 24 28 26 13 5 1 2 18 54 1278
2018 Shift worker 18 30 19 22 11 0 0 32 49 39
2018 Non-shift worker 24 29 29 11 5 1 1 16 55 1350

Question 18d. 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
2019 Shift worker 3 20 23 35 17 0 2 54 23 44
2019 Non-shift worker 14 21 32 21 9 1 2 31 36 1274
2018 Shift worker 6 28 20 32 13 0 2 46 34 38
2018 Non-shift worker 16 23 31 20 8 1 1 29 39 1342

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
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 4 14 15 41 24 0 2 66 19 44
2019 Non-shift worker 22 24 25 17 9 1 2 27 48 1279
2018 Shift worker 10 29 27 12 17 5 0 30 42 39
2018 Non-shift worker 25 23 26 16 7 1 2 24 49 1347

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
2019 Shift worker 4 19 27 21 23 3 2 47 25 44
2019 Non-shift worker 17 21 28 20 9 2 3 30 40 1278
2018 Shift worker 10 29 28 16 13 4 0 30 40 39
2018 Non-shift worker 19 24 28 18 7 2 2 26 45 1337

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
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 6 25 26 27 12 2 2 41 33 44
2019 Non-shift worker 22 25 30 12 6 2 2 19 50 1282
2018 Shift worker 12 24 22 29 12 2 0 41 36 39
2018 Non-shift worker 21 28 29 13 5 2 2 19 51 1346

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... Unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 6 19 26 28 18 0 2 47 26 44
2019 Non-shift worker 19 23 30 17 9 1 1 26 43 1280

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well 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
2019 Shift worker 29 30 15 17 5 3 0 62 22 44
2019 Non-shift worker 11 25 20 25 17 2 0 37 43 1275

Respectful workplace

Question 21. 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
2019 Shift worker 64 17 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 44
2019 Non-shift worker 44 30 9 9 6 2 0 75 16 1277
2018 Shift worker 40 34 4 12 4 6 0 79 17 38
2018 Non-shift worker 41 30 10 10 8 1 0 72 18 1343

Question 22. 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
2019 Shift worker 63 30 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 44
2019 Non-shift worker 49 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 1274
2018 Shift worker 48 42 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 37
2018 Non-shift worker 46 34 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 1342

Question 23. 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
2019 Shift worker 52 34 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 44
2019 Non-shift worker 44 34 13 4 3 1 0 79 7 1280
2018 Shift worker 27 42 22 9 0 0 0 69 9 38
2018 Non-shift worker 40 39 11 5 4 1 0 80 9 1345

Question 48. 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
2019 Shift worker 48 40 10 0 2 0 0 88 2 43
2019 Non-shift worker 30 40 15 9 4 2 0 72 13 1279
2018 Shift worker 35 43 10 12 0 0 0 78 12 39
2018 Non-shift worker 35 42 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 1342

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 55 34 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 43
2019 Non-shift worker 34 39 13 7 3 4 0 76 10 1281
2018 Shift worker 35 40 17 4 2 2 0 77 6 38
2018 Non-shift worker 35 40 12 6 2 4 0 78 9 1344

Question 50. 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
2019 Shift worker 55 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 44
2019 Non-shift worker 42 38 11 5 4 1 0 80 9 1282
2018 Shift worker 41 40 17 0 2 0 0 81 2 39
2018 Non-shift worker 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 8 1346

Ethical workplace

Question 20. 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
2019 Shift worker 41 28 16 4 0 9 2 77 5 44
2019 Non-shift worker 25 32 16 10 8 5 4 63 20 1281
2018 Shift worker 14 31 27 14 4 8 2 50 20 38
2018 Non-shift worker 21 33 16 11 9 6 4 61 22 1345

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 39 22 20 9 2 5 4 67 11 44
2019 Non-shift worker 25 36 15 13 7 3 1 63 21 1280
2018 Shift worker 17 26 25 14 12 2 4 45 28 38
2018 Non-shift worker 25 36 16 12 6 4 1 64 20 1350

Question 42. 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
2019 Shift worker 35 43 17 0 5 0 0 78 5 44
2019 Non-shift worker 21 34 23 12 7 3 0 57 19 1275
2018 Shift worker 17 35 40 0 4 0 4 55 4 39
2018 Non-shift worker 22 35 23 12 6 3 0 58 18 1346

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 36 35 7 6 2 11 4 83 9 44
2019 Non-shift worker 14 21 22 14 14 12 2 41 33 1281
2018 Shift worker 4 41 23 9 6 10 8 54 18 38
2018 Non-shift worker 13 19 22 15 16 12 3 38 36 1344

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment 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
2019 Shift worker 50 40 2 7 0 0 0 91 7 44
2019 Non-shift worker 31 45 6 14 5 0 0 76 18 1283

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

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
2019 Shift worker 36 36 7 16 4 0 0 72 20 44
2019 Non-shift worker 38 31 8 14 8 0 0 69 23 1278

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety 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
2019 Shift worker 47 32 9 12 0 0 0 79 12 44
2019 Non-shift worker 37 35 13 9 5 0 0 72 15 1274

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 58 6 13 12 11 0 0 64 23 44
2019 Non-shift worker 58 22 7 7 5 0 1 81 12 1281

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

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
2019 Shift worker 54 16 7 4 14 0 4 74 19 44
2019 Non-shift worker 60 21 7 6 4 0 2 83 9 1281

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 84 5 5 0 4 0 2 91 4 43
2019 Non-shift worker 77 12 5 2 2 0 2 91 4 1275

Question 38. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 58 20 9 5 5 2 2 80 11 44
2019 Non-shift worker 42 24 14 6 4 7 3 74 11 1284

Collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment

Question 56. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

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
2019 Shift worker 30 36 11 9 6 2 6 72 16 44
2019 Non-shift worker 32 46 8 6 4 1 3 81 10 1282

Question 57. My immediate supervisor respects the provisions of my collective agreement or my terms and conditions of employment.

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
2019 Shift worker 48 24 12 0 0 10 6 86 0 44
2019 Non-shift worker 51 27 9 3 2 5 3 85 5 1281

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 33 13 15 2 0 23 14 73 4 44
2019 Non-shift worker 13 16 21 8 10 26 7 43 26 1286
2018 Shift worker 17 26 19 4 2 16 15 64 8 39
2018 Non-shift worker 11 16 22 10 10 26 5 40 29 1350

Question 65. 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
2019 Shift worker 42 32 12 4 0 5 5 82 5 44
2019 Non-shift worker 22 28 20 9 7 13 1 59 18 1278
2018 Shift worker 17 36 26 0 2 9 10 66 2 39
2018 Non-shift worker 20 30 21 10 7 11 1 57 20 1350

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 30 12 17 5 0 21 15 66 8 44
2019 Non-shift worker 14 15 23 5 5 31 7 46 16 1282
2018 Shift worker 17 23 23 4 0 22 11 60 6 39
2018 Non-shift worker 12 16 25 5 6 32 6 44 17 1351

Question 73. 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
2019 Shift worker 47 25 7 10 0 8 3 81 12 44
2019 Non-shift worker 23 28 22 5 5 16 2 62 11 1278
2018 Shift worker 25 25 24 2 0 18 6 65 3 39
2018 Non-shift worker 20 30 21 6 6 16 1 61 14 1346

Duty to accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), 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. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 79. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 20 80 44
2019 Non-shift worker 17 83 1283
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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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 77 11 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 44
2019 Non-shift worker 62 20 9 4 4 1 0 83 7 1280
2018 Shift worker 62 17 7 8 2 2 2 83 10 39
2018 Non-shift worker 57 25 9 4 5 1 0 82 9 1341

Question 77. 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
2019 Shift worker 38 31 15 10 4 2 0 70 15 44
2019 Non-shift worker 24 41 19 9 5 3 0 66 14 1280
2018 Shift worker 26 45 19 4 0 6 0 75 4 36
2018 Non-shift worker 26 44 16 8 4 2 0 72 12 1352

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 31 40 23 0 6 0 0 71 6 44
2019 Non-shift worker 19 32 22 15 9 2 0 52 25 1283
2018 Shift worker 14 41 28 11 6 0 0 55 17 39
2018 Non-shift worker 18 34 20 14 11 2 0 53 26 1351

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
(%)
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
2019 Shift worker 31 21 26 13 8 0 0 53 21 44
2019 Non-shift worker 20 26 21 15 16 0 1 47 31 1284
2018 Shift worker 11 29 18 20 19 0 3 41 40 39
2018 Non-shift worker 18 24 22 16 18 0 2 43 35 1345

Question 74b. 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
2019 Shift worker 27 47 22 2 2 0 0 74 4 44
2019 Non-shift worker 20 26 24 17 13 0 0 46 30 1280
2018 Shift worker 20 21 38 10 11 0 0 41 22 39
2018 Non-shift worker 16 23 30 16 15 0 0 39 31 1344

Question 74c. 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
2019 Shift worker 35 39 22 4 0 0 0 74 4 44
2019 Non-shift worker 22 27 24 14 11 1 1 50 26 1273
2018 Shift worker 32 23 27 12 3 0 4 56 16 38
2018 Non-shift worker 19 27 24 17 12 0 1 46 29 1343

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
(%)
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
2019 Shift worker 28 26 23 11 9 2 2 56 20 44
2019 Non-shift worker 17 21 22 19 19 1 1 39 38 1279
2018 Shift worker 16 19 28 20 12 0 4 37 34 39
2018 Non-shift worker 17 19 23 19 20 0 1 37 40 1340

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
(%)
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
2019 Shift worker 74 16 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 44
2019 Non-shift worker 43 24 15 7 7 1 4 70 14 1277
2018 Shift worker 46 30 11 4 1 0 8 83 6 38
2018 Non-shift worker 40 25 14 9 7 0 5 69 17 1340

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
(%)
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
2019 Shift worker 43 28 10 7 12 0 0 71 19 44
2019 Non-shift worker 30 26 23 12 8 0 1 57 20 1279
2018 Shift worker 31 33 19 15 2 0 0 64 17 38
2018 Non-shift worker 28 25 22 12 12 0 1 54 24 1343

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
(%)
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
2019 Shift worker 41 40 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 44
2019 Non-shift worker 24 33 22 12 6 1 1 58 19 1280
2018 Shift worker 26 40 18 16 0 0 0 66 16 38
2018 Non-shift worker 22 32 25 11 8 1 2 55 19 1344

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
(%)
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
2019 Shift worker 39 33 18 6 0 4 0 75 7 44
2019 Non-shift worker 19 30 23 17 10 0 1 49 27 1279
2018 Shift worker 17 36 26 6 13 2 0 54 19 38
2018 Non-shift worker 17 28 26 18 10 0 1 45 28 1340

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
(%)
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
2019 Shift worker 46 23 21 6 4 0 0 69 9 44
2019 Non-shift worker 22 28 22 16 11 1 0 50 27 1281
2018 Shift worker 23 26 30 4 17 0 0 49 21 38
2018 Non-shift worker 21 25 25 16 11 0 1 47 27 1341

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

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
2019 Shift worker 52 19 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 44
2019 Non-shift worker 39 26 17 10 8 1 1 66 17 1280

Question 74k. 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
2019 Shift worker 42 33 20 4 0 0 0 76 4 44
2019 Non-shift worker 31 32 19 11 5 0 1 64 17 1277
2018 Shift worker 22 34 32 5 9 0 0 55 13 37
2018 Non-shift worker 28 32 22 11 6 0 1 61 17 1338

Question 74l. 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
2019 Shift worker 64 18 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 44
2019 Non-shift worker 44 24 16 8 7 0 1 69 15 1271
2018 Shift worker 55 18 16 4 7 0 0 73 11 38
2018 Non-shift worker 45 22 13 10 7 0 3 69 17 1333

Question 74m. 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
2019 Shift worker 78 12 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 44
2019 Non-shift worker 66 13 8 3 2 1 7 85 6 1279
2018 Shift worker 68 23 4 2 0 2 0 93 2 38
2018 Non-shift worker 65 15 6 3 3 1 6 86 7 1337

Question 74n. 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
2019 Shift worker 81 7 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 43
2019 Non-shift worker 68 13 6 5 5 1 3 84 10 1276
2018 Shift worker 77 12 2 1 4 0 3 92 5 38
2018 Non-shift worker 64 14 7 5 6 1 4 82 11 1334

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
(%)
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
2019 Shift worker 75 16 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 44
2019 Non-shift worker 54 25 12 4 3 1 2 82 7 1273
2018 Shift worker 56 28 10 2 1 0 3 86 3 39
2018 Non-shift worker 54 26 11 4 3 0 2 81 7 1346

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
(%)
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
2019 Shift worker 72 13 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 44
2019 Non-shift worker 58 17 10 6 6 1 1 77 13 1274
2018 Shift worker 67 22 2 4 5 0 0 88 10 39
2018 Non-shift worker 52 19 12 7 8 0 2 73 15 1342

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
(%)
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
2019 Shift worker 85 3 2 4 0 0 6 93 4 44
2019 Non-shift worker 56 13 5 3 2 0 21 88 5 1267
2018 Shift worker 71 11 0 1 0 0 17 99 1 39
2018 Non-shift worker 54 14 6 1 2 0 23 88 4 1341

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
(%)
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
2019 Shift worker 74 12 7 2 0 3 2 91 2 44
2019 Non-shift worker 66 18 7 2 2 0 5 89 4 1272
2018 Shift worker 72 15 8 0 2 0 3 90 2 38
2018 Non-shift worker 63 17 8 3 1 0 7 87 5 1343

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
(%)
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
2019 Shift worker 70 7 8 5 11 0 0 76 16 44
2019 Non-shift worker 69 13 6 3 5 1 3 84 9 1277
2018 Shift worker 48 27 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 39
2018 Non-shift worker 65 14 7 5 4 0 5 83 9 1348

Question 74t. 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
2019 Shift worker 57 22 10 4 6 0 0 79 10 44
2019 Non-shift worker 52 25 14 3 3 0 2 79 7 1273
2018 Shift worker 54 22 13 1 9 0 0 77 10 39
2018 Non-shift worker 49 25 15 6 3 0 2 76 9 1347

Question 75. 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
2019 Shift worker 27 40 26 4 0 0 2 68 5 44
2019 Non-shift worker 13 32 35 14 6 0 0 45 20 1282
2018 Shift worker 12 27 44 12 5 0 0 39 17 39
2018 Non-shift worker 12 28 36 17 7 0 0 40 24 1351

Question 76. 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
2019 Shift worker 0 12 39 25 24 0 0 49 12 44
2019 Non-shift worker 11 24 38 20 8 0 0 28 34 1272
2018 Shift worker 15 9 28 36 12 0 0 48 24 39
2018 Non-shift worker 13 21 38 18 9 0 0 28 34 1336
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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
(%)
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
2019 Shift worker 33 24 27 12 2 0 2 34 66 44
2019 Non-shift worker 22 30 23 14 10 1 1 22 78 1282
2018 Shift worker 39 23 9 12 9 8 0 42 58 39
2018 Non-shift worker 26 27 21 12 12 1 1 27 73 1350

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

Question 83. Have you experienced any new pay or other compensation issues over the last 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 59 41 29
2019 Non-shift worker 62 38 979

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

Question 84. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 45 55 29
2019 Non-shift worker 40 60 960
2018 Shift worker 49 51 20
2018 Non-shift worker 31 69 974

Question 87. 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
2019 Shift worker 42 21 21 7 4 0 6 66 12 44
2019 Non-shift worker 35 18 15 12 13 0 6 57 27 1274
2018 Shift worker 32 16 23 14 6 4 6 52 22 38
2018 Non-shift worker 35 14 16 14 13 1 7 54 29 1345

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 26 37 16 6 15 0 0 63 21 29
2019 Non-shift worker 9 24 16 18 22 2 9 37 45 970
2018 Shift worker 9 39 17 16 16 3 0 49 33 19
2018 Non-shift worker 10 23 17 18 26 1 4 35 47 979

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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Shift worker 6 55 15 3 18 3 0 64 21 29
2019 Non-shift worker 4 15 15 20 37 2 6 21 62 971
2018 Shift worker 15 17 8 21 39 0 0 32 60 19
2018 Non-shift worker 4 10 13 18 49 2 4 15 71 977
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