2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Privy Council Office by Question 94. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - GS

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
2017 GS 36 57 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 GS 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2011 GS 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2011 GS-03 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10

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
2017 GS 29 36 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 71 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 GS 70 10 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2011 GS 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2011 GS-03 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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
2017 GS 43 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 GS 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2011 GS 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2011 GS-03 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10

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
2017 GS 14 57 14 0 0 14 0 83 0 14
2014 GS 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 GS 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2011 GS-03 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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
2017 GS 15 54 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13
2014 GS 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 GS 30 30 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2011 GS-03 30 30 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10

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
2017 GS 21 50 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2014 GS 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2011 GS 30 40 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 10
2011 GS-03 30 40 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 10
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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
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 43 29 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2014 GS 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 GS 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2011 GS-03 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
2017 GS 50 14 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14
2014 GS 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 GS 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2011 GS-03 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 62 8 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2014 GS 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 29 50 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 14
2014 GS 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2011 GS 10 60 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2011 GS-03 10 60 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10

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
2017 GS 23 54 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2014 GS 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2011 GS 10 60 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2011 GS-03 10 60 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10

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
2017 GS 21 64 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 14
2014 GS 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2011 GS 10 50 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2011 GS-03 10 50 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10

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

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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 14 50 14 7 0 14 0 75 8 14
2014 GS 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2011 GS 10 40 10 30 0 0 10 56 33 10
2011 GS-03 10 40 10 30 0 0 10 56 33 10
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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
2017 GS 29 36 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14
2014 GS 50 10 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2011 GS 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2011 GS-03 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 14 50 14 14 7 0 0 64 21 14

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
2017 GS 57 21 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2014 GS 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 GS 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2011 GS-03 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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
2017 GS 21 43 14 7 14 0 0 64 21 14
2014 GS 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 GS 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2011 GS-03 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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
2017 GS 21 36 29 0 0 14 0 67 0 14
2014 GS 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2011 GS 10 50 0 30 10 0 0 60 40 10
2011 GS-03 10 50 0 30 10 0 0 60 40 10

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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 7 50 21 7 0 14 0 67 8 14
2014 GS 40 50 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2011 GS 10 40 10 0 40 0 0 50 40 10
2011 GS-03 10 40 10 0 40 0 0 50 40 10

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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 43 29 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14
2014 GS 40 30 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2011 GS 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2011 GS-03 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 50 29 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2014 GS 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
2017 GS 50 29 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2014 GS 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 GS 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2011 GS-03 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
2017 GS 7 29 36 7 7 14 0 42 17 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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 29 36 21 0 14 0 0 64 14 14
2014 GS 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2011 GS 20 30 0 30 10 10 0 56 44 10
2011 GS-03 20 30 0 30 10 10 0 56 44 10

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
2017 GS 57 14 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2014 GS 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 GS 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2011 GS-03 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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
2017 GS 14 14 21 7 7 0 36 44 22 14
2014 GS 30 30 20 0 0 0 20 75 0 10

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 GS 21 36 43 14
2014 GS 10 60 30 10
2011 GS 30 40 30 10
2011 GS-03 30 40 30 10
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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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 50 29 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2014 GS 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2011 GS 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2011 GS-03 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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
2017 GS 21 57 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 14
2014 GS 60 20 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2011 GS 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2011 GS-03 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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
2017 GS 14 14 36 21 7 0 7 31 31 14
2014 GS 0 0 30 50 10 10 0 67 0 10
2011 GS 10 30 20 10 20 10 0 33 44 10
2011 GS-03 10 30 20 10 20 10 0 33 44 10

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
2017 GS 7 0 43 36 7 7 0 46 8 14
2014 GS 0 10 30 40 20 0 0 60 10 10
2011 GS 20 10 0 30 40 0 0 70 30 10
2011 GS-03 20 10 0 30 40 0 0 70 30 10

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
2017 GS 7 21 7 36 7 0 21 55 36 14
2014 GS 0 10 30 10 50 0 0 60 10 10
2011 GS 0 0 20 40 30 0 10 78 0 10
2011 GS-03 0 0 20 40 30 0 10 78 0 10

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
2017 GS 0 8 31 46 8 0 8 58 8 13
2014 GS 10 0 30 20 40 0 0 60 10 10
2011 GS 10 10 50 10 20 0 0 30 20 10
2011 GS-03 10 10 50 10 20 0 0 30 20 10

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
2017 GS 7 21 36 21 7 0 7 31 31 14
2014 GS 10 20 20 10 40 0 0 50 30 10
2011 GS 20 20 30 0 30 0 0 30 40 10
2011 GS-03 20 20 30 0 30 0 0 30 40 10

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 GS 14 21 36 7 14 0 7 23 38 14
2014 GS 0 20 30 10 40 0 0 50 20 10
2011 GS 40 20 10 10 20 0 0 30 60 10
2011 GS-03 40 20 10 10 20 0 0 30 60 10

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
2017 GS 7 14 21 36 14 7 0 54 23 14
2014 GS 0 0 50 10 40 0 0 50 0 10

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
2017 GS 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2014 GS 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
2017 GS 29 57 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2014 GS 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
2017 GS 29 43 7 7 0 14 0 83 8 14
2014 GS 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2011 GS 50 20 10 10 0 0 10 78 11 10
2011 GS-03 50 20 10 10 0 0 10 78 11 10

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
2017 GS 14 43 14 7 7 14 0 67 17 14
2014 GS 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
2017 GS 21 64 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2014 GS 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2011 GS 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2011 GS-03 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 36 43 7 0 0 14 0 92 0 14
2014 GS 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 36 36 14 7 0 7 0 77 8 14
2014 GS 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 GS 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2011 GS-03 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 7 36 36 0 0 21 0 55 0 14
2014 GS 40 30 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 10
2011 GS 10 40 10 10 30 0 0 50 40 10
2011 GS-03 10 40 10 10 30 0 0 50 40 10

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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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 21 50 7 21 0 0 0 71 21 14
2014 GS 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2011 GS 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2011 GS-03 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 21 57 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2014 GS 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 29 50 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2014 GS 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2014 GS 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 GS 60 30 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2011 GS-03 60 30 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 57 21 14 0 0 0 7 85 0 14
2014 GS 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 GS 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2011 GS-03 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
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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 GS 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2014 GS 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2011 GS 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2011 GS-03 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
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 GS 0 62 23 0 0 8 8 73 0 13
2014 GS 40 20 30 0 0 0 10 67 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Positive answers
(%)
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Total responses
2017 GS 14 50 14 7 0 7 7 75 8 14
2014 GS 50 30 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2011 GS 20 40 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2011 GS-03 20 40 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10

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 GS 21 29 29 0 0 14 7 64 0 14
2014 GS 60 30 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10

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 GS 31 31 23 0 0 15 0 73 0 13
2014 GS 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
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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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Total responses
2017 GS 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 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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Total responses
2017 GS 14 57 14 0 7 0 7 77 8 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 GS 7 50 21 14 0 0 7 62 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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(%)
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Total responses
2017 GS 14 14 36 7 29 0 0 29 36 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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Total responses
2017 GS 21 36 29 0 14 0 0 57 14 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 GS 29 29 21 14 7 0 0 57 21 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 GS 8 23 38 8 23 0 0 31 31 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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(%)
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Total responses
2017 GS 15 31 15 8 23 0 8 50 33 13

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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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
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Total responses
2017 GS 21 14 21 29 7 7 0 38 38 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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(%)
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(%)
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Total responses
2017 GS 36 29 21 7 0 0 7 69 8 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 GS 15 38 38 0 8 0 0 54 8 13

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 GS 21 43 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 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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(%)
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Total responses
2017 GS 29 29 29 14 0 0 0 57 14 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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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 43 29 21 0 0 0 7 77 0 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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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 57 7 14 7 0 0 14 75 8 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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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
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(%)
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Total responses
2017 GS 29 36 14 7 0 0 14 75 8 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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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 57 14 14 0 0 0 14 83 0 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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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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Positive answers
(%)
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Total responses
2017 GS 43 21 14 0 0 0 21 82 0 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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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 43 21 21 0 0 0 14 75 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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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 36 14 29 0 7 0 14 58 8 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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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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Total responses
2017 GS 43 14 21 7 0 0 14 67 8 14

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
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Moderate
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Positive answers
(%)
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Total responses
2017 GS 14 36 36 7 0 0 7 54 8 14

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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(%)
Don't know
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Positive answers
(%)
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Total responses
2017 GS 7 14 50 14 7 0 7 23 23 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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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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Total responses
2017 GS 14 14 43 0 14 7 7 17 83 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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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 10 20 30 30 0 0 10 33 33 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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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2017 GS 10 0 30 30 20 0 10 11 56 10
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