2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency by Question 112. What is your sexual orientation?

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	53	32	8	5	2	85	7	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	70	15	7	7	0	85	7	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	43	12	7	1	80	8	75
2018	Heterosexual	52	36	5	5	2	88	7	363
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	35	0	9	11	81	19	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	29	8	3	11	77	14	58

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	46	34	9	6	4	81	10	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	77	23	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	48	9	10	6	75	15	75
2018	Heterosexual	46	35	9	6	4	81	10	363
2018	Gay or lesbian	35	45	0	11	9	81	19	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	43	4	9	14	74	22	59

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	64	29	3	3	1	93	4	387
2019	Gay or lesbian	77	23	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	20	11	4	1	84	5	75
2018	Heterosexual	67	26	5	2	0	93	2	363
2018	Gay or lesbian	60	10	0	31	0	69	31	10
2018	Prefer not to answer	65	26	3	4	2	91	6	57

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	62	30	4	2	2	92	4	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	70	22	8	0	0	92	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	31	10	5	1	84	7	75
2018	Heterosexual	60	29	5	4	1	90	5	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	26	9	0	11	81	11	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	27	10	5	7	78	12	59

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	67	21	8	3	1	1	88	4	388
2019	Gay or lesbian	77	15	0	0	0	7	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	27	16	7	3	0	75	9	74
2018	Heterosexual	62	25	6	4	3	0	88	7	364
2018	Gay or lesbian	65	26	0	9	0	0	91	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	28	13	10	5	0	71	16	59

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	64	22	7	5	1	87	5	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	77	8	0	15	0	85	15	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	33	11	9	3	76	12	74
2018	Heterosexual	60	27	6	4	3	87	7	364
2018	Gay or lesbian	63	28	0	9	0	91	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	27	13	14	5	68	19	59

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	58	20	11	6	2	2	80	9	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	70	15	0	0	7	7	92	8	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	26	14	11	4	1	71	15	75
2018	Heterosexual	55	20	11	7	4	2	77	11	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	63	0	11	18	9	0	63	26	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	19	23	9	9	0	60	17	59

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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	Heterosexual	65	22	9	2	0	1	1	88	2	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	77	23	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	66	21	11	0	1	0	0	87	1	74

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	Heterosexual	65	23	5	5	1	0	0	89	6	388
2019	Gay or lesbian	60	31	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	59	16	14	6	4	1	0	76	10	74
2018	Heterosexual	64	22	7	5	2	1	1	87	6	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	74	9	0	17	0	0	0	83	17	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	56	20	15	2	7	0	0	76	8	59

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	57	27	7	6	3	0	85	9	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	84	7	9	0	0	0	91	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	56	19	10	7	8	0	75	16	75
2018	Heterosexual	61	26	5	6	2	1	87	8	364
2018	Gay or lesbian	74	9	0	17	0	0	83	17	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	21	13	10	7	0	70	17	59

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	66	22	5	4	2	0	89	6	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	24	0	0	0	7	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	56	21	14	6	3	0	78	9	75
2018	Heterosexual	62	24	6	5	2	0	87	7	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	72	11	0	17	0	0	83	17	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	22	13	8	5	0	73	13	59

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	Heterosexual	45	36	10	6	2	1	0	81	8	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	40	0	0	0	7	0	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	32	18	11	5	3	1	64	17	75
2018	Heterosexual	44	34	10	6	4	2	0	80	10	368
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	44	0	11	0	0	0	89	11	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	33	11	15	10	0	0	63	26	59

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	46	33	10	6	4	1	80	10	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	32	0	7	8	0	85	15	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	37	11	10	11	0	68	21	74
2018	Heterosexual	43	36	9	6	4	1	80	11	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	17	9	19	0	0	72	19	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	34	11	13	15	0	60	29	59

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	35	38	16	4	4	1	75	9	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	15	9	24	0	0	68	24	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	31	17	13	11	0	59	24	75
2018	Heterosexual	32	41	12	10	3	2	74	13	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	45	9	17	0	0	74	17	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	40	15	11	17	0	57	28	59

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	28	38	18	11	4	1	67	15	387
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	24	0	23	0	0	77	23	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	32	22	14	12	0	52	26	75
2018	Heterosexual	28	40	11	12	7	1	69	20	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	9	9	18	28	0	46	46	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	29	19	16	19	0	46	35	59

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	41	38	10	7	4	80	10	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	60	32	9	0	0	91	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	41	16	12	6	66	18	75
2018	Heterosexual	40	39	10	7	4	79	11	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	27	0	28	9	63	37	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	22	16	10	16	58	26	59

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	39	41	8	8	4	80	12	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	44	39	9	8	0	84	8	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	33	19	7	3	72	10	75
2018	Heterosexual	43	42	8	4	3	85	8	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	37	0	9	9	83	17	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	41	14	11	7	68	18	58

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	Heterosexual	52	30	8	6	3	1	0	83	9	388
2019	Gay or lesbian	76	15	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	20	13	11	6	0	0	71	17	75
2018	Heterosexual	52	32	6	5	3	1	1	86	8	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	26	0	11	9	0	0	81	19	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	58	19	13	3	7	0	0	76	10	59

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	41	42	7	9	2	83	10	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	23	0	7	0	93	7	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	37	11	13	6	71	18	75
2018	Heterosexual	41	41	7	9	2	82	11	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	48	26	0	18	9	74	26	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	48	7	10	5	77	16	59

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	Heterosexual	42	34	10	10	2	1	0	77	12	388
2019	Gay or lesbian	61	24	0	7	7	0	0	85	15	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	35	12	15	11	0	1	61	27	75
2018	Heterosexual	42	35	9	10	3	1	0	78	13	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	9	28	9	0	9	0	60	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	28	17	10	10	0	0	62	21	59

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	Heterosexual	28	30	14	10	14	2	3	60	25	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	38	23	9	16	7	7	0	65	25	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	25	14	12	31	3	2	40	45	74
2018	Heterosexual	28	27	15	12	15	0	2	57	28	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	28	9	26	9	0	9	52	38	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	18	17	13	27	0	2	43	40	59

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	62	20	10	5	1	3	84	6	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	16	15	0	0	0	85	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	73	9	11	4	1	1	84	6	75

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	Heterosexual	63	11	6	2	4	2	13	86	7	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	84	0	0	0	0	0	16	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	70	8	4	1	7	1	8	86	9	75

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	Heterosexual	61	20	9	2	1	2	5	87	3	386
2019	Gay or lesbian	70	0	30	0	0	0	0	70	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	56	22	8	3	6	3	2	82	9	74

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	Heterosexual	55	19	10	4	3	2	6	81	7	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	46	23	7	7	0	7	9	82	9	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	17	11	8	9	3	2	70	18	74

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	Heterosexual	32	22	18	11	12	2	4	57	24	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	45	15	23	7	9	0	0	61	16	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	20	24	12	14	0	2	48	27	75

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	Heterosexual	76	9	4	2	1	2	4	91	4	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	51	16	8	8	0	8	9	81	10	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	79	13	1	1	1	0	4	96	3	73

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	Heterosexual	81	5	3	1	2	4	4	94	3	388
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	7	0	0	7	7	9	91	9	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	71	10	6	0	7	4	2	86	8	74

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 very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	87	2	2	0	1	8	98	0	387
2019	Gay or lesbian	68	7	16	0	0	9	82	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	84	5	1	3	1	5	95	3	75

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	43	38	9	7	2	1	82	9	388
2019	Gay or lesbian	68	16	7	9	0	0	84	9	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	39	14	3	6	0	78	8	75
2018	Heterosexual	45	37	9	7	3	1	82	10	365
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	45	9	17	9	0	65	26	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	34	12	6	14	0	68	20	59

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	Heterosexual	49	34	9	4	3	1	1	83	7	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	84	16	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	40	8	6	3	0	0	83	9	75
2018	Heterosexual	50	34	8	5	2	0	0	85	7	361
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	37	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	45	24	10	8	13	0	0	69	21	57

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	49	37	7	5	1	87	6	387
2019	Gay or lesbian	60	40	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	39	7	7	1	85	8	74
2018	Heterosexual	50	36	7	4	3	86	7	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	35	45	0	19	0	81	19	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	37	5	10	7	78	17	59

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	35	45	11	5	2	2	82	7	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	38	54	0	9	0	0	91	9	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	38	15	11	3	1	71	14	75
2018	Heterosexual	41	34	15	6	3	1	77	9	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	56	0	17	0	0	83	17	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	29	16	11	15	1	57	27	59

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	66	24	4	4	1	90	5	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	24	0	0	7	93	7	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	31	12	1	3	84	4	75
2018	Heterosexual	69	26	3	2	1	95	2	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	62	19	0	9	11	81	19	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	52	34	5	5	3	86	9	59

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	44	36	14	4	2	0	80	6	388
2019	Gay or lesbian	50	25	16	9	0	0	75	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	39	15	7	4	1	74	11	75
2018	Heterosexual	44	36	12	5	2	0	80	8	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	35	35	19	11	0	0	70	11	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	42	15	5	5	0	74	10	59

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	Heterosexual	65	20	6	2	1	3	4	90	4	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	91	9	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	59	20	9	3	5	3	1	82	8	75

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	Heterosexual	19	49	31	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	31	29	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	35	48	75
2018	Heterosexual	20	47	33	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	35	28	37	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	34	44	59

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	Heterosexual	17	26	26	9	16	6	77
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	22	22	0	0	33	13
2018	Heterosexual	32	33	24	4	4	3	75

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	51	39	5	2	2	0	91	4	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	78	22	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	32	11	0	4	0	85	4	75
2018	Heterosexual	60	32	5	2	1	0	92	3	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	53	39	0	9	0	0	91	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	36	3	7	2	1	88	8	59

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	47	39	7	4	1	1	87	5	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	44	31	0	25	0	0	75	25	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	32	15	8	3	1	74	11	75
2018	Heterosexual	36	48	8	6	2	0	84	8	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	35	0	19	9	0	72	28	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	45	32	6	10	7	0	77	17	59

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	Heterosexual	5	18	41	22	13	0	0	35	23	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	16	8	38	22	9	0	7	33	26	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	25	35	15	14	1	3	30	34	75
2018	Heterosexual	6	22	40	23	9	0	0	32	28	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	17	17	39	17	9	0	0	27	35	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	17	39	21	10	0	0	31	30	57

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	Heterosexual	3	10	22	33	30	1	0	65	13	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	25	15	30	24	0	7	58	26	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	14	27	31	21	0	3	54	19	74
2018	Heterosexual	4	14	26	31	22	2	0	54	19	364
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	35	9	35	21	0	0	56	35	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	19	34	24	12	0	1	37	29	58

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	Heterosexual	8	20	35	21	15	0	1	36	28	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	7	48	9	22	7	0	7	32	59	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	20	32	17	10	0	3	27	39	75
2018	Heterosexual	11	25	36	18	9	1	0	28	36	365
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	37	9	19	9	0	0	28	63	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	24	32	12	11	0	3	24	43	58

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	Heterosexual	3	9	36	29	21	1	1	51	13	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	8	9	30	23	23	0	7	50	18	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	20	30	27	16	0	1	44	26	74
2018	Heterosexual	3	11	33	37	15	0	0	53	14	364
2018	Gay or lesbian	9	19	37	17	18	0	0	35	28	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	3	15	38	31	12	0	0	43	19	58

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	Heterosexual	8	20	31	20	19	2	1	40	29	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	8	15	32	22	16	0	7	41	24	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	17	26	18	19	1	2	39	34	75
2018	Heterosexual	10	20	31	24	14	1	0	38	31	365
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	18	19	35	0	0	0	35	45	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	28	32	15	9	0	0	24	44	58

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	Heterosexual	3	10	27	30	28	1	1	60	13	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	15	15	32	31	0	7	68	16	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	4	11	32	25	23	3	2	50	16	75
2018	Heterosexual	5	15	27	31	21	1	1	53	20	362
2018	Gay or lesbian	17	9	17	56	0	0	0	56	26	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	22	26	31	12	0	0	44	31	57

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	Heterosexual	5	17	38	23	15	2	0	39	22	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	8	23	39	22	0	0	7	24	34	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	12	41	19	14	0	1	34	25	75
2018	Heterosexual	8	22	39	19	11	0	0	30	30	364
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	35	19	9	20	0	0	28	52	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	21	34	20	9	0	0	29	37	59

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	Heterosexual	3	12	30	36	18	1	0	54	15	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	15	39	39	0	0	7	42	16	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	18	45	14	14	0	1	29	25	75

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	25	45	16	9	5	1	70	14	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	36	15	17	31	0	0	51	31	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	32	19	22	9	0	50	31	75

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	57	26	6	6	4	0	84	10	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	22	9	0	0	0	91	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	30	11	11	4	0	74	15	75
2018	Heterosexual	54	29	7	5	5	1	83	10	364
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	26	11	19	17	0	53	37	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	23	6	10	12	0	71	22	58

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	65	26	4	3	3	91	6	388
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	15	0	9	8	84	16	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	35	9	11	0	80	11	75
2018	Heterosexual	61	30	3	5	1	91	6	363
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	37	0	9	9	83	17	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	32	3	12	3	81	15	58

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	53	33	7	3	2	1	87	5	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	84	16	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	42	8	4	3	0	85	7	75
2018	Heterosexual	54	35	5	4	2	0	89	6	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	48	35	9	0	9	0	83	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	52	25	12	8	3	0	76	12	57

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	52	34	6	5	2	0	87	7	388
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	40	0	7	0	0	93	7	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	35	16	9	4	0	71	13	74
2018	Heterosexual	55	34	4	4	2	1	90	6	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	63	28	0	9	0	0	91	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	34	10	5	8	1	76	13	58

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	55	33	6	2	2	2	90	4	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	70	15	0	15	0	0	85	15	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	35	14	1	7	3	76	9	74
2018	Heterosexual	48	38	8	4	1	1	87	5	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	26	9	11	0	0	81	11	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	46	29	14	6	5	0	75	11	59

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	67	25	4	4	0	0	91	4	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	66	26	0	8	0	0	92	8	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	33	10	7	3	0	80	10	74
2018	Heterosexual	67	25	3	3	2	0	92	5	365
2018	Gay or lesbian	74	9	9	0	9	0	83	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	32	9	8	5	1	78	13	59

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	Heterosexual	37	28	16	8	3	6	2	71	12	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	45	24	7	7	16	0	0	69	24	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	27	20	9	10	5	1	58	20	75
2018	Heterosexual	31	34	15	8	4	6	3	71	13	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	18	17	11	37	17	0	0	35	54	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	25	15	12	11	2	6	59	25	57

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	Heterosexual	43	35	11	6	3	3	0	80	9	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	63	30	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	32	14	11	9	1	0	65	21	75
2018	Heterosexual	45	39	7	7	2	1	0	85	8	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	46	0	9	0	0	0	91	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	24	17	5	10	2	2	67	16	59

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	45	38	10	4	2	0	83	6	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	23	16	8	0	0	76	8	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	36	23	6	5	3	64	12	74
2018	Heterosexual	45	35	13	3	3	1	81	6	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	44	19	0	9	0	72	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	42	24	22	5	7	0	66	12	59

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	Heterosexual	28	22	22	10	8	7	3	56	20	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	36	24	8	9	15	9	0	66	26	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	23	20	10	20	13	2	40	36	75
2018	Heterosexual	26	25	18	11	10	9	2	57	23	368
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	19	17	9	17	9	0	52	29	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	21	19	8	27	3	0	44	36	59

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	50	40	4	5	1	90	6	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	52	48	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	41	1	8	6	85	14	75

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	67	25	3	4	1	92	4	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	63	37	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	54	30	8	5	3	84	8	74

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	64	30	3	2	1	94	3	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	15	7	9	0	84	9	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	31	12	7	3	78	10	75

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	73	18	5	3	1	1	91	4	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	70	23	0	0	8	0	92	8	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	61	26	9	3	1	0	87	4	75

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	77	12	4	4	1	2	92	5	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	100	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	73	16	8	1	0	1	90	1	75

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	88	7	1	1	1	2	97	2	386
2019	Gay or lesbian	92	8	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	81	11	6	0	0	1	94	0	73

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	Heterosexual	48	22	11	5	3	4	7	79	8	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	61	30	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	28	12	4	9	7	3	73	14	75

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	Heterosexual	42	43	6	4	1	1	4	88	6	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	30	55	9	0	0	0	7	91	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	44	11	5	0	0	2	83	6	74

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	Heterosexual	64	22	5	1	0	4	4	93	2	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	77	16	0	0	0	0	7	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	62	21	10	0	1	5	1	88	2	75

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 58. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	390
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	88	75
2018	Heterosexual	8	92	367
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	83	59

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	48	52	30
2018	Heterosexual	48	52	31

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	64	36	30
2018	Heterosexual	71	29	31
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	49	10

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	31
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	100	30
2018	Heterosexual	100	31
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	10

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	30

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	35	65	30
2018	Heterosexual	35	65	31

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	37	63	30
2018	Heterosexual	29	71	31

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	44	56	30
2018	Heterosexual	38	62	31

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	26	74	30
2018	Heterosexual	38	62	31

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	41	59	30
2018	Heterosexual	25	75	31

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	50	50	30
2018	Heterosexual	45	55	31

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	40	60	30
2018	Heterosexual	20	80	31

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	100	30
2018	Heterosexual	100	31
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	10

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	30
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	31
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	31
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	40	60	30
2018	Heterosexual	42	58	31

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	24	76	30
2018	Heterosexual	24	76	31

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	47	53	30
2018	Heterosexual	55	45	31

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	18	82	30

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	31

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	31
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	31
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	30
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	32	68	30
2018	Heterosexual	32	68	31

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	30
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	17	83	30

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	30

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	30
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	16	84	30
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	32	68	30
2018	Heterosexual	26	74	30

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	45	55	30
2018	Heterosexual	57	43	30
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	51	10

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	100	30
2018	Heterosexual	100	30
2018	Prefer not to answer	100	10

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	56	44	30
2018	Heterosexual	77	23	30

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Prefer not to answer	0	100	10

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you directly witnessed harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	9	91	391
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	84	75

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	Heterosexual	20	18	13	4	5	29	11	64	14	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	23	7	8	0	24	38	0	49	39	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	7	27	10	5	24	7	38	22	74
2018	Heterosexual	21	17	18	5	5	26	7	57	15	365
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	0	17	0	17	28	0	51	24	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	10	27	7	14	19	5	37	27	59

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	Heterosexual	45	31	10	4	3	6	1	82	8	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	9	15	0	24	0	0	61	24	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	23	27	10	3	7	0	58	13	74
2018	Heterosexual	45	32	12	3	3	5	0	81	6	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	9	9	19	9	0	0	63	28	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	17	26	13	5	7	0	52	20	58

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 66. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	3	97	388
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	93	74
2018	Heterosexual	4	96	366
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	92	59

Question 67c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	13

Question 67d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	47	53	14

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	54	46	13

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 68h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 68k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 68m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	13

Question 69b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 69c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 69e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 69f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 69g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 69i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	55	45	13

Question 70a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	12
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 70c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	12
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 70d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	12
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 70e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	12
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 70f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	12

Question 70g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	12
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 70h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	12

Question 70k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	12

Question 70l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	35	65	14

Question 70m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	12

Question 70o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	12

Question 70p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	14

Question 71. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you directly witnessed discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	5	95	389
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	91	75

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	Heterosexual	22	13	18	3	2	33	10	62	7	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	0	15	0	7	46	0	58	14	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	7	28	1	4	32	5	47	9	74
2018	Heterosexual	23	14	20	2	3	33	6	60	7	365
2018	Gay or lesbian	28	0	26	0	19	26	0	38	26	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	8	30	2	8	25	3	44	14	59

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	Heterosexual	47	29	12	2	2	7	1	82	4	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	61	9	7	0	15	8	0	76	16	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	28	21	3	4	10	0	70	8	75
2018	Heterosexual	46	28	12	3	2	8	1	81	5	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	17	9	9	11	0	0	72	19	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	17	28	8	5	7	0	56	14	58

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	Heterosexual	8	92	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	16	84	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	88	75

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	81	19	32

Question 81. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
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	Heterosexual	53	24	4	19	0	0	0	77	19	26

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	75	16	5	2	1	1	92	3	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	92	8	0	0	0	0	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	68	21	7	1	3	0	89	4	75
2018	Heterosexual	71	19	5	2	2	1	91	4	364
2018	Gay or lesbian	81	11	0	9	0	0	91	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	62	21	12	0	5	0	83	5	58

Question 33. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	28	56	6	6	2	1	1	85	8	113
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	48	7	13	7	0	0	73	20	16

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	51	37	6	3	1	1	90	4	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	38	32	7	8	0	15	82	9	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	36	11	3	3	1	83	6	75
2018	Heterosexual	60	29	6	3	1	1	90	4	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	63	17	9	0	11	0	81	11	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	29	17	4	2	0	78	5	56

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	44	36	11	4	3	1	81	8	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	24	0	23	0	0	77	23	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	44	18	6	3	0	74	8	75
2018	Heterosexual	47	34	9	5	4	1	82	9	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	44	28	17	11	0	0	72	11	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	27	19	12	9	0	60	21	59

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	63	23	8	2	2	0	87	5	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	54	39	7	0	0	0	93	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	27	11	6	4	1	79	10	75
2018	Heterosexual	59	23	9	4	2	3	85	6	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	28	26	0	0	0	74	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	42	12	8	2	0	78	10	59

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	27	34	22	11	5	0	62	16	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	23	37	23	16	0	0	60	16	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	37	20	8	11	1	60	19	75
2018	Heterosexual	18	37	27	10	6	1	56	17	365
2018	Gay or lesbian	9	35	35	11	11	0	44	21	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	38	30	9	12	1	48	21	59

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	Heterosexual	39	33	16	8	3	0	0	73	11	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	30	39	16	0	8	7	0	74	8	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	37	23	8	7	0	2	62	15	74
2018	Heterosexual	31	35	22	8	3	0	1	66	11	365
2018	Gay or lesbian	17	27	26	19	11	0	0	44	30	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	31	30	12	7	0	0	51	19	59

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	Heterosexual	35	29	21	8	5	0	1	65	14	388
2019	Gay or lesbian	29	23	24	16	0	7	0	56	18	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	34	19	11	11	1	3	57	23	73
2018	Heterosexual	30	29	22	11	7	1	1	60	18	365
2018	Gay or lesbian	9	35	19	26	11	0	0	44	37	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	26	29	14	15	1	0	42	29	58

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	64	24	7	2	1	3	90	3	388
2019	Gay or lesbian	60	23	16	0	0	0	84	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	32	8	4	0	4	88	4	75
2018	Heterosexual	60	22	10	4	1	3	85	5	365
2018	Gay or lesbian	54	18	19	0	0	9	79	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	49	32	10	7	0	1	83	7	59

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	43	32	15	7	3	75	9	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	29	24	0	7	69	7	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	33	13	6	8	72	15	75
2018	Heterosexual	43	33	14	6	4	76	9	364
2018	Gay or lesbian	35	28	19	18	0	63	18	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	41	26	7	5	62	12	59

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	Heterosexual	35	39	18	5	3	1	0	75	7	388
2019	Gay or lesbian	22	48	23	0	0	7	0	75	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	28	40	22	4	4	0	1	69	9	75
2018	Heterosexual	33	38	18	7	3	0	1	72	10	368
2018	Gay or lesbian	20	54	17	9	0	0	0	74	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	43	17	15	9	0	1	59	24	59

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	Heterosexual	33	35	18	10	3	0	0	68	13	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	30	39	24	0	0	7	0	74	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	28	31	12	4	0	1	52	16	75
2018	Heterosexual	24	37	26	8	4	0	1	61	12	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	27	30	17	26	0	0	0	56	26	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	35	21	13	10	0	0	55	24	59

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	Heterosexual	38	33	16	9	4	0	0	71	12	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	54	30	16	0	0	0	0	84	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	33	20	9	6	0	1	65	15	75
2018	Heterosexual	34	30	24	7	3	1	1	65	11	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	48	9	17	17	9	0	0	56	26	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	32	21	12	10	2	1	55	23	59

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	Heterosexual	52	27	13	4	3	0	0	80	7	390
2019	Gay or lesbian	53	32	7	0	0	7	0	92	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	40	25	19	7	9	0	1	66	16	74

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	36	36	17	8	3	0	72	11	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	37	38	25	0	0	0	75	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	40	20	4	4	0	72	8	74
2018	Heterosexual	28	38	21	9	3	1	66	12	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	26	37	37	0	0	0	63	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	37	17	6	7	0	70	13	57

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	75	17	6	1	0	1	93	1	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	54	23	22	0	0	0	78	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	70	14	11	1	3	1	85	4	75
2018	Heterosexual	71	17	6	2	2	1	89	4	368
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	18	28	0	0	0	72	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	55	23	14	2	5	1	79	7	58

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	Heterosexual	85	7	2	1	0	0	5	97	1	386
2019	Gay or lesbian	61	31	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	81	8	3	0	1	0	7	96	2	74
2018	Heterosexual	83	9	3	2	0	0	3	95	2	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	83	17	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	75	12	3	2	3	2	3	91	5	59

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	Heterosexual	82	8	4	2	2	1	1	92	5	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	60	24	9	0	7	0	0	84	7	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	67	13	5	4	4	0	5	85	9	75
2018	Heterosexual	81	8	5	2	2	0	3	91	4	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	63	11	0	26	0	0	0	74	26	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	70	10	7	3	5	3	1	84	9	59

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	68	24	6	1	1	1	92	2	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	61	31	9	0	0	0	91	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	60	19	8	6	7	0	79	13	75
2018	Heterosexual	60	29	6	4	1	1	90	4	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	48	35	9	9	0	0	83	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	53	29	14	3	2	0	81	5	59

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	Heterosexual	67	20	6	4	3	0	1	87	7	388
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	24	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	58	26	8	3	4	0	0	84	7	74
2018	Heterosexual	63	21	7	6	2	0	1	84	8	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	57	35	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	20	19	8	4	2	0	69	12	59

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	59	12	3	1	24	94	2	387
2019	Gay or lesbian	61	0	0	9	31	88	12	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	15	1	1	29	96	2	73
2018	Heterosexual	47	15	7	1	30	89	1	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	46	0	0	0	54	100	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	13	7	2	29	87	2	58

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	75	16	6	1	3	93	1	385
2019	Gay or lesbian	84	9	0	0	7	100	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	71	18	7	4	0	89	4	75
2018	Heterosexual	68	20	7	1	2	91	2	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	56	26	9	0	9	91	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	63	18	13	3	3	83	4	56

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	Heterosexual	76	13	4	4	2	1	1	90	6	387
2019	Gay or lesbian	68	16	7	0	0	0	9	92	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	70	16	7	1	4	1	0	88	5	75
2018	Heterosexual	75	14	6	2	1	0	2	91	3	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	74	17	0	0	9	0	0	91	9	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	67	23	4	7	0	0	0	90	7	59

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	63	25	7	2	2	1	90	4	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	54	23	7	15	0	0	77	15	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	35	8	2	1	0	88	4	75
2018	Heterosexual	55	28	11	4	1	1	84	5	364
2018	Gay or lesbian	55	19	26	0	0	0	74	0	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	46	30	16	6	0	2	78	6	58

Question 75. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	25	43	23	8	1	68	9	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	21	55	24	0	0	76	0	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	36	30	12	3	55	15	75
2018	Heterosexual	22	42	26	8	1	65	9	368
2018	Gay or lesbian	0	44	46	11	0	44	11	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	47	28	14	4	54	17	59

Question 76. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	4	12	40	32	12	44	16	387
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	8	39	39	14	53	8	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	21	45	16	12	28	27	73
2018	Heterosexual	5	13	38	31	13	44	18	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	11	18	46	17	9	26	28	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	22	43	14	11	24	33	58

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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	Heterosexual	51	32	10	2	2	2	1	53	47	391
2019	Gay or lesbian	54	46	0	0	0	0	0	54	46	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	34	11	1	1	3	1	50	50	75
2018	Heterosexual	60	24	9	3	2	2	0	62	38	367
2018	Gay or lesbian	37	46	18	0	0	0	0	37	63	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	28	8	5	5	0	2	52	48	59

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	Heterosexual	34	66	176
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	68	35

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	Heterosexual	79	21	173
2019	Prefer not to answer	83	17	34
2018	Heterosexual	76	24	134
2018	Prefer not to answer	73	27	26

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	Heterosexual	61	14	9	5	4	0	8	81	9	389
2019	Gay or lesbian	55	7	16	7	7	0	7	67	16	13
2019	Prefer not to answer	57	10	12	7	6	0	8	74	13	75
2018	Heterosexual	70	8	9	3	3	1	6	84	7	366
2018	Gay or lesbian	65	9	9	0	17	0	0	74	17	11
2018	Prefer not to answer	57	15	10	3	6	2	6	78	10	59

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	Heterosexual	54	23	6	3	2	1	10	87	7	172
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	37	15	3	3	0	11	77	6	35
2018	Heterosexual	51	19	8	10	4	0	8	76	15	135
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	27	14	15	0	0	7	69	16	27

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	Heterosexual	17	15	13	11	6	6	31	52	27	173
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	26	18	0	5	3	34	63	8	35
2018	Heterosexual	13	12	8	11	14	5	37	43	43	135
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	7	14	15	4	7	45	32	38	27

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2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency by Question 112. What is your sexual orientation?

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Employee engagement

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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.

Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

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

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

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

Senior management

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

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

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

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

Workforce

Performance management

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Job fit and development

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 46g. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

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

Empowerment

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

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

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

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

Work-life balance and workload

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

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

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

Mobility and retention

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

Question 55. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Workplace

Organizational goals

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

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

Organizational performance

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

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

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

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

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.

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

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

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

Question 40. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Respectful workplace

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

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

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

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

Question 49. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

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

Ethical workplace

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

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.

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

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

Physical environment and equipment

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

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

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