2019 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for National Research Council Canada 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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 44 37 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1983
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 45 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 34 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 362
2018 Heterosexual 39 42 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 1458
2018 Gay or lesbian 51 30 8 8 3 0 0 81 12 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 47 11 4 4 0 1 81 8 232

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 36 38 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 1978
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 42 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 34 13 15 9 1 0 63 24 360
2018 Heterosexual 31 38 15 11 5 0 0 69 16 1453
2018 Gay or lesbian 29 42 15 8 7 0 0 70 15 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 44 14 13 7 0 0 66 19 232

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 58 32 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1972
2019 Gay or lesbian 55 39 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 30 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 358
2018 Heterosexual 56 34 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1448
2018 Gay or lesbian 64 24 0 9 3 0 0 88 12 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 52 31 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 232

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 51 36 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 1982
2019 Gay or lesbian 47 42 10 2 0 0 0 89 2 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 37 15 4 3 0 0 78 7 363
2018 Heterosexual 46 38 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 1458
2018 Gay or lesbian 42 39 11 4 3 0 0 81 8 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 47 11 3 3 0 0 82 6 234

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 31 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 1976
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 34 12 2 0 2 0 86 2 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 32 18 10 6 1 0 66 16 362
2018 Heterosexual 40 32 18 7 4 0 0 72 11 1441
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 43 20 0 3 0 0 77 3 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 39 21 6 6 0 0 66 13 233

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 35 14 6 3 0 0 78 9 1969
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 23 8 9 0 4 0 82 10 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 34 15 14 5 0 0 65 19 363
2018 Heterosexual 34 37 17 9 3 0 0 71 12 1439
2018 Gay or lesbian 19 50 28 0 3 0 0 68 3 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 38 22 11 4 0 0 63 15 232

Question 53. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 44 25 15 8 5 2 1 72 13 1978
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 19 15 7 7 2 0 70 14 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 22 17 14 9 4 1 58 24 361
2018 Heterosexual 38 26 18 10 6 2 0 65 16 1448
2018 Gay or lesbian 30 28 35 4 3 0 0 58 7 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 33 20 8 7 6 1 62 16 233
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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 52 28 11 4 2 1 2 82 6 1979
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 29 11 2 2 0 0 85 4 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 29 17 5 5 0 2 73 10 362

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 53 27 10 5 3 2 0 82 8 1978
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 32 6 2 4 2 0 87 6 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 43 29 14 6 6 2 1 74 12 361
2018 Heterosexual 47 29 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 1455
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 23 16 7 3 4 0 73 11 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 39 28 13 11 6 2 1 69 17 231

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 47 31 10 6 3 1 1 80 10 1977
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 21 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 32 13 8 7 0 1 71 15 360
2018 Heterosexual 42 32 12 9 5 0 0 74 13 1456
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 24 12 12 7 0 0 70 18 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 32 14 12 6 0 1 67 19 233

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 25 10 6 3 0 0 82 8 1978
2019 Gay or lesbian 71 21 2 4 2 0 0 92 6 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 27 13 7 5 1 0 74 13 363
2018 Heterosexual 46 29 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 1455
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 23 8 7 7 0 0 78 14 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 41 27 15 6 8 2 0 70 15 232

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 38 30 15 6 3 7 1 74 10 1977
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 27 11 4 7 7 0 75 12 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 28 20 8 6 10 1 62 15 359
2018 Heterosexual 30 33 16 9 4 7 0 69 14 1461
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 37 17 20 0 8 0 60 21 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 30 23 8 5 10 1 59 14 235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 32 32 16 11 5 3 1 66 17 1970
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 31 11 10 10 5 0 67 20 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 27 21 15 8 5 1 53 25 360
2018 Heterosexual 24 32 21 13 7 3 0 57 21 1458
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 32 21 24 0 0 0 55 24 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 35 20 18 11 4 0 50 30 234

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 20 31 21 14 7 6 1 54 23 1968
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 21 18 12 9 7 0 57 23 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 20 28 17 12 8 1 38 31 359
2018 Heterosexual 14 27 25 18 10 5 0 44 29 1455
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 37 30 20 0 4 0 48 21 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 27 23 25 13 5 1 36 39 235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 34 18 17 9 2 0 54 27 1979
2019 Gay or lesbian 27 27 20 8 12 5 0 58 21 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 23 22 23 12 4 1 40 37 360
2018 Heterosexual 13 28 21 22 13 2 0 42 37 1460
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 31 21 21 9 4 0 47 31 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 26 21 25 17 4 0 35 43 235
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Workforce

Performance management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 38 15 12 5 0 0 68 17 1980
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 32 21 8 0 0 0 71 8 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 29 21 15 11 0 0 53 26 361
2018 Heterosexual 22 35 20 14 8 0 0 57 23 1459
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 15 23 15 10 0 0 51 26 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 16 31 26 16 9 1 1 48 25 234

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 41 13 9 2 0 0 75 12 1975
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 56 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 40 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 360
2018 Heterosexual 25 43 15 12 5 0 0 68 16 1461
2018 Gay or lesbian 37 40 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 25 40 17 13 5 0 0 65 18 234

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 44 32 12 7 3 1 0 77 11 1977
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 37 14 5 0 2 0 80 5 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 30 16 11 5 2 0 68 16 361
2018 Heterosexual 36 36 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 1459
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 30 19 11 0 4 0 69 11 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 29 36 14 13 7 1 1 66 20 233

Job fit and development

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 41 12 9 3 0 0 75 13 1974
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 32 11 18 2 0 0 69 20 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 35 15 12 6 0 0 66 19 360
2018 Heterosexual 25 44 12 13 5 0 1 70 18 1459
2018 Gay or lesbian 23 54 12 8 4 0 0 77 11 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 41 15 14 9 0 0 61 24 234

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 24 32 19 14 8 3 0 57 23 1976
2019 Gay or lesbian 36 34 11 9 8 2 0 71 18 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 26 21 17 17 1 1 45 34 363
2018 Heterosexual 15 31 21 19 13 2 0 47 32 1457
2018 Gay or lesbian 4 34 37 21 3 0 0 38 24 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 22 25 22 17 3 0 34 40 232

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 20 26 16 16 16 2 2 49 34 1979
2019 Gay or lesbian 22 39 15 8 8 4 3 66 17 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 18 19 14 25 5 4 36 43 363
2018 Heterosexual 16 23 16 21 22 1 1 40 44 1458
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 23 20 30 11 0 0 38 41 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 21 20 19 24 3 2 33 46 233

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 56 24 11 4 1 0 4 84 5 1976
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 22 16 2 0 2 3 80 2 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 27 13 4 2 1 4 80 6 363

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 60 10 7 4 3 3 13 83 9 1977
2019 Gay or lesbian 56 12 4 12 0 3 12 80 15 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 55 9 10 2 5 5 13 78 10 362

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 47 24 16 6 3 2 3 74 9 1977
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 22 10 6 0 7 3 82 7 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 24 17 8 6 4 4 66 15 362

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 44 23 16 7 3 3 4 73 11 1969
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 16 11 8 0 7 3 79 9 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 21 18 9 6 5 5 64 16 361

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 48 14 13 8 8 3 6 68 17 1972
2019 Gay or lesbian 72 6 9 4 0 3 5 86 4 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 38 18 14 9 8 7 5 63 20 359

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 67 13 8 3 2 2 5 86 5 1970
2019 Gay or lesbian 68 10 7 3 2 5 3 86 6 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 14 11 3 3 6 7 81 7 363

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 78 7 5 2 1 3 4 92 3 1972
2019 Gay or lesbian 80 4 3 2 4 0 7 90 6 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 13 6 4 3 6 6 85 8 360

Question 46h. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 80 6 2 1 1 2 9 96 2 1968
2019 Gay or lesbian 79 4 0 0 0 2 14 100 0 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 71 10 4 0 0 5 10 95 1 359

Empowerment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 36 39 13 8 4 0 0 76 12 1972
2019 Gay or lesbian 43 28 18 9 2 0 0 71 11 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 37 17 12 8 0 0 63 20 360
2018 Heterosexual 29 42 12 11 6 0 0 71 17 1454
2018 Gay or lesbian 24 35 17 16 8 0 0 59 24 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 41 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 233

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 42 34 13 6 3 0 0 77 10 1979
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 31 22 10 2 0 0 66 12 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 26 15 14 8 0 0 63 22 362
2018 Heterosexual 36 37 13 11 4 0 0 73 14 1448
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 24 14 13 3 0 0 70 16 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 35 18 10 6 1 0 66 16 233

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 41 14 8 3 0 0 75 11 1957
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 33 23 6 0 0 0 71 6 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 37 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 356
2018 Heterosexual 25 40 17 13 5 0 0 65 18 1455
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 37 21 13 3 0 0 63 17 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 30 22 15 6 0 1 57 21 231

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 45 18 7 2 2 1 71 10 1975
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 46 11 11 2 0 0 76 13 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 18 36 21 15 6 4 1 56 21 362
2018 Heterosexual 20 39 23 10 5 3 0 61 15 1459
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 39 28 16 3 0 0 54 19 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 37 26 13 7 4 1 53 20 233

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 49 30 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 1976
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 22 8 14 4 3 0 73 19 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 39 30 15 9 5 1 1 70 14 359
2018 Heterosexual 42 33 13 7 3 0 1 76 10 1454
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 25 22 4 15 0 0 60 18 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 35 11 13 4 1 0 72 17 233

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 35 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 1974
2019 Gay or lesbian 24 35 31 7 4 0 0 58 11 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 34 19 10 8 0 1 63 18 362
2018 Heterosexual 28 34 21 11 6 0 0 62 17 1461
2018 Gay or lesbian 26 28 19 15 12 0 0 54 27 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 39 20 13 8 0 1 59 21 234

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 57 21 8 4 3 3 3 84 7 1974
2019 Gay or lesbian 62 24 4 2 6 2 0 88 8 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 20 12 6 4 3 3 76 11 359

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 53 28 1984
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 46 31 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 46 38 363
2018 Heterosexual 16 57 27 1460
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 60 31 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 43 42 234

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 23 13 22 9 28 6 349
2019 Prefer not to answer 15 13 18 11 32 11 56
2018 Heterosexual 22 20 30 13 10 5 247
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 19 33 16 4 6 38
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 39 12 6 1 0 0 82 7 1972
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 40 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 37 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 361
2018 Heterosexual 41 42 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 1460
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 38 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 48 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 234

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 30 42 16 8 3 1 0 73 11 1980
2019 Gay or lesbian 46 40 8 0 5 0 0 87 5 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 25 40 18 11 4 2 0 66 16 361
2018 Heterosexual 23 42 18 12 4 1 0 66 16 1453
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 40 18 16 3 0 0 62 20 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 18 41 24 12 4 0 1 60 16 233

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 7 25 39 20 8 1 1 29 32 1979
2019 Gay or lesbian 8 23 39 16 8 2 4 25 33 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 26 34 18 6 1 2 25 40 361
2018 Heterosexual 10 30 36 17 5 1 1 23 41 1457
2018 Gay or lesbian 11 28 33 9 10 5 4 20 43 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 13 30 36 16 2 1 1 18 45 235

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 5 16 28 29 18 2 2 48 22 1971
2019 Gay or lesbian 2 21 20 36 14 4 2 54 24 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 14 33 27 13 2 2 42 23 360
2018 Heterosexual 9 21 30 24 13 2 1 38 31 1452
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 21 36 18 10 9 0 30 30 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 19 33 23 9 1 2 32 34 234

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 14 26 31 17 9 2 2 26 42 1976
2019 Gay or lesbian 16 38 21 4 15 2 4 20 57 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 25 26 17 7 2 2 25 48 362
2018 Heterosexual 20 26 30 15 6 1 1 22 47 1451
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 24 40 10 9 0 4 20 39 23
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 29 26 16 5 1 2 22 52 234

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 4 12 35 30 16 1 1 47 16 1968
2019 Gay or lesbian 2 14 26 28 29 0 2 57 16 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 15 34 28 13 2 2 42 23 361
2018 Heterosexual 7 17 36 28 10 0 2 38 25 1451
2018 Gay or lesbian 0 27 41 13 14 5 0 28 29 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 5 17 40 23 11 1 2 35 23 233

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 12 20 29 22 15 1 1 37 33 1973
2019 Gay or lesbian 12 26 10 36 15 0 2 52 38 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 18 29 19 13 3 3 34 36 362
2018 Heterosexual 19 26 28 17 7 1 2 25 46 1457
2018 Gay or lesbian 14 28 16 23 14 5 0 39 44 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 21 22 34 15 5 2 2 21 44 235

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 9 23 33 26 3 4 63 13 1965
2019 Gay or lesbian 7 11 14 42 15 6 6 64 20 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 4 9 21 32 25 4 6 63 14 362
2018 Heterosexual 6 11 25 31 21 2 3 56 18 1441
2018 Gay or lesbian 7 21 35 9 24 5 0 34 29 24
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 8 25 33 17 5 4 54 19 233

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 13 24 30 17 11 2 2 30 39 1972
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 32 20 13 11 5 4 26 52 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 20 29 15 10 4 3 26 42 359
2018 Heterosexual 19 28 30 14 5 2 2 20 49 1456
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 27 36 13 0 5 4 14 47 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 24 24 26 14 5 3 3 20 51 234

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 7 17 31 26 16 1 2 44 24 1977
2019 Gay or lesbian 11 25 23 22 16 0 2 39 37 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 10 18 31 23 14 2 3 38 30 361

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 16 33 23 17 7 3 0 51 25 1970
2019 Gay or lesbian 19 38 24 6 10 2 0 58 17 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 24 28 19 11 3 0 39 32 361

Respectful workplace

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 49 29 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 1976
2019 Gay or lesbian 66 20 0 6 8 0 0 86 14 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 36 27 14 14 8 1 0 64 22 359
2018 Heterosexual 40 32 11 11 6 1 0 73 17 1451
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 20 8 0 11 0 0 82 11 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 33 31 15 13 6 1 1 65 20 234

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 33 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 1974
2019 Gay or lesbian 65 21 2 9 2 0 0 87 11 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 34 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 362
2018 Heterosexual 48 38 6 6 2 0 0 85 8 1457
2018 Gay or lesbian 60 25 4 4 7 0 0 85 11 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 35 43 11 6 4 0 1 79 10 234

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 37 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 1976
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 31 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 39 14 9 3 1 0 73 12 361
2018 Heterosexual 41 42 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 1458
2018 Gay or lesbian 50 39 0 4 7 0 0 89 11 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 26 50 12 6 3 2 1 78 9 235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 43 39 11 4 2 2 0 84 6 1971
2019 Gay or lesbian 39 44 6 6 4 0 0 83 10 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 30 34 22 8 3 2 1 66 11 361
2018 Heterosexual 40 41 13 5 1 1 0 81 6 1441
2018 Gay or lesbian 33 47 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 30 43 15 6 2 3 1 76 9 234

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 44 34 15 3 1 4 0 81 4 1968
2019 Gay or lesbian 48 24 8 13 2 4 0 76 16 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 31 23 9 3 4 2 64 12 362
2018 Heterosexual 35 37 17 5 2 3 0 75 7 1443
2018 Gay or lesbian 21 37 17 18 4 4 0 60 22 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 35 26 5 1 4 1 66 7 234

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 58 31 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 1976
2019 Gay or lesbian 75 11 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 36 14 7 3 0 0 77 10 362
2018 Heterosexual 50 34 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 1438
2018 Gay or lesbian 44 41 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 36 43 14 4 2 1 0 79 6 231

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 31 31 17 8 4 5 4 68 14 1976
2019 Gay or lesbian 37 27 15 6 6 5 4 70 13 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 27 20 16 8 4 5 52 26 360
2018 Heterosexual 20 33 21 11 6 5 3 58 19 1456
2018 Gay or lesbian 27 31 16 15 3 5 4 63 20 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 14 32 26 11 8 6 4 51 20 235

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 32 35 15 9 4 4 2 70 14 1977
2019 Gay or lesbian 32 42 13 5 6 0 2 76 12 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 35 18 14 5 3 3 61 20 361
2018 Heterosexual 27 35 16 13 5 3 1 64 19 1457
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 40 19 13 7 0 0 61 20 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 22 31 21 14 9 1 2 55 24 232

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 33 36 19 7 2 3 0 71 9 1972
2019 Gay or lesbian 40 35 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 24 29 27 10 5 4 1 55 15 359
2018 Heterosexual 25 36 25 10 2 2 0 61 13 1458
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 40 26 0 4 0 0 70 4 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 34 34 7 4 2 0 54 11 233

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 21 22 22 13 9 12 2 50 25 1972
2019 Gay or lesbian 33 29 8 6 15 8 0 68 23 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 16 20 20 17 10 3 34 43 361
2018 Heterosexual 16 23 21 17 12 10 1 44 33 1457
2018 Gay or lesbian 22 37 10 16 7 8 0 64 25 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 16 24 21 16 10 3 29 42 232

Physical environment and equipment

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 43 5 9 2 0 0 83 11 1979
2019 Gay or lesbian 38 43 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 40 8 15 6 1 0 71 21 362

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 54 34 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 1978
2019 Gay or lesbian 58 21 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 32 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 361

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 58 32 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 1966
2019 Gay or lesbian 63 24 11 2 0 0 0 88 2 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 51 31 10 7 1 0 0 82 8 359

Use of official languages

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 64 18 6 7 3 0 2 84 11 1982
2019 Gay or lesbian 66 15 2 4 9 2 2 84 13 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 61 23 6 5 4 0 1 85 9 362

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 18 8 5 4 0 3 82 10 1974
2019 Gay or lesbian 66 15 2 2 11 0 4 84 13 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 57 20 9 6 4 1 2 80 11 361

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 77 10 4 2 3 0 3 91 6 1972
2019 Gay or lesbian 79 6 4 0 5 0 6 90 6 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 73 14 7 2 3 0 1 88 5 359

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 40 25 15 6 3 8 3 73 10 1985
2019 Gay or lesbian 54 20 12 2 5 6 0 79 8 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 28 14 5 4 13 3 73 10 361

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 35 47 10 5 1 0 1 84 6 1981
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 60 1 7 0 0 0 91 7 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 48 10 4 1 0 1 84 5 362

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 57 25 9 2 1 4 1 87 3 1982
2019 Gay or lesbian 66 24 2 2 2 4 0 94 4 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 48 28 13 4 1 5 2 81 5 363

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 7 93 1982
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 362
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 1462
2018 Prefer not to answer 8 92 232

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 52 48 133
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 40 39
2018 Heterosexual 50 50 139
2018 Prefer not to answer 47 53 17

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 55 45 133
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 58 39
2018 Heterosexual 57 43 139
2018 Prefer not to answer 62 38 17

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 133
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 139

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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 133
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 39
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 139
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 17

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 5 95 133
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 139

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 17

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 5 95 133

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 27 73 132
2019 Prefer not to answer 45 55 39
2018 Heterosexual 35 65 138
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 42 17

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 35 65 132
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 66 39
2018 Heterosexual 34 66 138
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 51 17

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 46 54 132
2019 Prefer not to answer 52 48 39
2018 Heterosexual 45 55 138
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 72 17

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 63 132
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 51 39
2018 Heterosexual 36 64 138
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 66 17

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 29 71 132
2019 Prefer not to answer 34 66 39
2018 Heterosexual 39 61 138

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 53 47 132
2019 Prefer not to answer 40 60 39
2018 Heterosexual 46 54 138
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 60 17

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 25 75 132
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 39
2018 Heterosexual 31 69 138

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 132
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 138
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 17

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 132
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 138

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 132
2018 Heterosexual 14 86 138

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 48 52 132
2019 Prefer not to answer 62 38 39
2018 Heterosexual 50 50 138

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 132
2019 Prefer not to answer 29 71 39
2018 Heterosexual 23 77 138

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 132
2019 Prefer not to answer 12 88 39
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 138

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 53 132
2019 Prefer not to answer 49 51 39
2018 Heterosexual 54 46 138
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 33 17

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 23 77 132
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 39
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 138

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
2019 Heterosexual 15 85 132
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 81 39
2018 Heterosexual 22 78 138

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
2019 Heterosexual 16 84 132
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 84 39
2018 Heterosexual 22 78 138
2018 Prefer not to answer 27 73 17

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
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 87 39
2018 Heterosexual 9 91 138

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
2018 Heterosexual 4 96 138

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 10 90 132
2018 Heterosexual 6 94 138

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 132
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 78 39
2018 Heterosexual 8 92 138
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 17

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 33 67 132
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 73 39
2018 Heterosexual 27 73 138

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 11 89 134

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 22 78 134

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 Heterosexual 11 89 134

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 7 93 134

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 Heterosexual 11 89 134

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 11 89 134
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

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
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 134
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 134
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

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
2018 Heterosexual 36 64 134

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 13 87 134

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
2018 Heterosexual 56 44 134
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 57 14

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

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
2018 Heterosexual 43 57 134
2018 Prefer not to answer 64 36 14

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 Heterosexual 5 95 134
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 14

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 134

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 10 90 1981
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 87 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 86 363

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 21 13 19 5 3 30 10 56 13 1982
2019 Gay or lesbian 30 12 6 5 4 28 14 73 16 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 14 11 22 9 7 27 10 41 25 363
2018 Heterosexual 16 15 21 5 4 32 7 50 15 1455
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 3 37 13 0 31 4 23 19 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 14 19 5 6 31 15 44 21 235

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 36 29 17 4 2 12 1 74 7 1982
2019 Gay or lesbian 34 12 21 9 4 18 3 58 17 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 24 24 7 5 13 1 58 13 362
2018 Heterosexual 26 28 23 7 3 12 1 62 12 1455
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 22 38 11 4 13 0 40 17 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 29 24 7 5 13 2 57 15 234

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 4 96 1980
2019 Prefer not to answer 7 93 362
2018 Heterosexual 5 95 1457
2018 Prefer not to answer 4 96 235

Question 67a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 34 66 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 56 44 28
2018 Heterosexual 28 72 67
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 57 11

Question 67b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 82 18 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 69 31 28
2018 Heterosexual 72 28 67

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 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

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 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 28
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 67
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

Question 67e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 79

Question 67f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

Question 67g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 67

Question 68a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 26 74 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 72 27
2018 Heterosexual 22 78 67

Question 68b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 23 77 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 26 74 27
2018 Heterosexual 25 75 67

Question 68c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 79
2018 Heterosexual 11 89 67
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

Question 68d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

Question 68e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 24 76 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 80 27
2018 Heterosexual 20 80 67

Question 68f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 40 60 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 41 59 27
2018 Heterosexual 44 56 67

Question 68g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 0 100 79
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 67

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 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

Question 68i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 27

Question 68j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 12 88 79
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 67

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 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 27
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 67
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

Question 68l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 94 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 79 27
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 67

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 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 0 100 27
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 67
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

Question 68n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 18 82 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 77 27
2018 Heterosexual 18 82 67

Question 69a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 22 78 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 23 77 27
2018 Heterosexual 21 79 67

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 14 86 79
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 67

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 6 94 79
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 67
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

Question 69d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 11 89 79
2018 Heterosexual 18 82 67
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

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 79
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

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
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

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 7 93 67

Question 69h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 7 93 79
2018 Heterosexual 7 93 67
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

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 61 39 79
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 50 27
2018 Heterosexual 53 47 67
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 39 11

Question 70b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 12 88 64

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
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 64

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
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

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
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

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
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

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
2018 Heterosexual 16 84 64
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

Question 70i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

Question 70j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 29 71 64

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
2018 Heterosexual 10 90 64

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 46 54 64
2018 Prefer not to answer 56 44 11

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
2018 Heterosexual 0 100 64
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

Question 70n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Heterosexual 52 48 64

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
2018 Prefer not to answer 0 100 11

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 10 90 64

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 1978
2019 Gay or lesbian 13 87 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 363

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 14 18 2 2 33 9 61 7 1977
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 10 10 5 4 34 12 64 17 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 17 11 24 5 3 30 10 46 14 360
2018 Heterosexual 16 15 24 3 2 34 7 52 7 1459
2018 Gay or lesbian 12 8 34 8 3 31 4 30 17 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 11 26 2 4 36 12 40 10 235

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 38 28 16 2 2 12 1 77 5 1979
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 16 12 7 2 18 3 73 12 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 22 26 6 4 13 2 59 11 361
2018 Heterosexual 28 28 23 4 2 14 1 66 7 1459
2018 Gay or lesbian 17 20 38 6 4 15 0 43 13 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 26 25 4 3 21 2 58 10 234

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 10 90 1984
2019 Gay or lesbian 10 90 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 89 360

Question 80. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 83 17 202
2019 Prefer not to answer 76 24 36

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 55 35 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 164
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 43 14 7 0 0 3 78 7 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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 62 23 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 1983
2019 Gay or lesbian 71 17 6 2 4 0 0 88 6 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 50 23 14 5 4 4 0 76 9 361
2018 Heterosexual 52 26 12 5 4 1 0 79 9 1449
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 20 11 4 3 0 0 82 8 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 43 29 13 5 6 3 1 75 11 232

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 12 42 22 15 3 3 3 57 20 425
2019 Prefer not to answer 5 42 18 20 10 3 3 50 31 78

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 19 39 21 12 4 6 0 61 17 1975
2019 Gay or lesbian 15 36 19 17 2 11 0 57 21 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 29 28 15 6 5 1 47 23 361
2018 Heterosexual 11 29 27 19 8 5 0 43 29 1460
2018 Gay or lesbian 6 36 27 11 11 8 0 46 25 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 9 24 30 16 14 8 1 36 32 234

Question 78. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 26 37 18 11 5 2 0 65 16 1978
2019 Gay or lesbian 23 40 13 17 4 3 0 65 22 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 19 32 22 17 7 2 0 53 24 362
2018 Heterosexual 20 33 23 15 7 2 0 54 22 1460
2018 Gay or lesbian 13 28 24 20 7 8 0 45 29 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 10 33 24 16 11 5 0 45 29 234

Work-related stress

Question 74a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 49 29 13 4 4 0 1 78 8 1980
2019 Gay or lesbian 53 22 19 3 3 0 0 74 7 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 42 28 16 8 4 1 1 71 12 363
2018 Heterosexual 42 29 16 7 5 0 1 72 12 1458
2018 Gay or lesbian 68 13 11 4 3 0 0 81 7 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 40 26 20 6 5 1 2 68 12 235

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 22 30 27 13 8 0 0 52 21 1981
2019 Gay or lesbian 18 25 35 16 6 0 0 44 21 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 22 29 25 14 9 1 1 52 23 360
2018 Heterosexual 13 29 30 17 10 0 0 42 28 1462
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 18 37 21 16 0 0 27 36 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 33 22 17 14 1 1 45 32 234

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 30 34 22 9 4 0 1 65 13 1975
2019 Gay or lesbian 42 25 15 16 2 0 0 67 18 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 28 33 22 10 5 1 1 62 15 360
2018 Heterosexual 20 32 26 14 6 1 1 53 20 1459
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 17 34 19 8 0 4 37 28 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 35 19 14 9 0 3 57 24 232

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 22 27 23 15 11 0 0 49 27 1978
2019 Gay or lesbian 25 21 21 15 16 2 0 47 32 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 21 27 22 15 15 1 0 48 30 360
2018 Heterosexual 16 24 23 20 16 1 1 40 36 1455
2018 Gay or lesbian 18 10 19 35 13 4 0 29 51 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 24 24 20 16 4 1 37 38 232

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 46 28 14 5 4 0 2 77 9 1969
2019 Gay or lesbian 51 21 8 16 4 0 0 72 20 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 46 28 11 6 4 1 3 77 11 361
2018 Heterosexual 39 28 17 8 5 0 3 69 13 1457
2018 Gay or lesbian 34 13 24 17 8 0 4 49 26 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 34 26 15 10 7 2 4 65 19 232

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 31 18 8 6 0 1 68 14 1975
2019 Gay or lesbian 49 23 12 14 2 0 0 72 16 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 33 18 10 5 1 1 66 16 362
2018 Heterosexual 29 32 21 11 7 0 1 61 18 1460
2018 Gay or lesbian 31 23 24 11 12 0 0 53 22 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 28 26 22 13 10 1 1 54 24 234

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 32 35 21 8 3 1 1 67 11 1977
2019 Gay or lesbian 41 34 17 2 4 2 0 77 6 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 31 27 24 10 6 1 1 59 16 361
2018 Heterosexual 21 34 27 11 5 1 1 56 16 1454
2018 Gay or lesbian 15 29 26 15 8 0 7 48 24 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 20 28 25 15 8 3 1 50 24 233

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 24 34 24 12 5 1 0 59 18 1979
2019 Gay or lesbian 28 34 27 7 4 0 0 62 11 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 20 29 26 15 8 1 1 50 23 360
2018 Heterosexual 15 30 27 17 10 1 1 46 27 1453
2018 Gay or lesbian 16 30 18 25 7 0 4 48 33 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 32 27 14 14 1 1 44 28 231

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 32 32 20 10 5 0 1 65 15 1975
2019 Gay or lesbian 31 31 24 13 0 0 0 62 13 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 27 31 19 12 9 1 1 59 21 361
2018 Heterosexual 22 34 23 13 7 0 1 56 21 1452
2018 Gay or lesbian 36 16 25 16 7 0 0 53 23 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 19 32 26 11 10 0 1 52 21 233

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 43 29 14 8 6 0 1 72 14 1974
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 38 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 33 27 18 10 8 2 1 62 19 360

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 37 35 17 7 3 0 1 73 10 1971
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 33 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 35 31 18 8 6 1 1 67 14 361
2018 Heterosexual 28 33 22 10 4 0 1 63 15 1448
2018 Gay or lesbian 28 39 19 7 4 0 4 69 11 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 31 29 19 12 6 1 1 61 19 231

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 65 23 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 1970
2019 Gay or lesbian 74 17 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 58 22 14 3 2 1 2 82 4 358
2018 Heterosexual 60 25 9 3 1 0 1 87 4 1450
2018 Gay or lesbian 62 16 8 7 0 0 7 83 8 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 60 24 6 4 2 1 2 87 7 233

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 79 10 3 1 1 0 6 95 1 1964
2019 Gay or lesbian 83 6 0 2 0 0 10 98 2 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 74 12 5 1 0 2 6 93 1 361
2018 Heterosexual 79 11 3 1 1 1 4 94 2 1450
2018 Gay or lesbian 85 12 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 73 15 3 3 1 1 4 93 4 232

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 81 8 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 1972
2019 Gay or lesbian 85 6 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 72 11 8 3 2 2 3 86 5 362
2018 Heterosexual 76 11 6 2 2 1 2 90 4 1451
2018 Gay or lesbian 74 19 0 0 3 3 0 97 3 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 71 12 6 1 2 3 5 90 4 233

Question 74o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 59 27 9 2 1 0 1 87 4 1973
2019 Gay or lesbian 72 18 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 28 10 4 2 1 2 83 6 362
2018 Heterosexual 55 29 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 1459
2018 Gay or lesbian 46 35 12 6 0 0 0 81 6 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 54 30 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 235

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 64 19 9 4 3 0 1 84 7 1967
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 10 5 2 6 0 0 87 8 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 54 20 14 5 3 1 2 77 9 361
2018 Heterosexual 56 22 11 6 4 0 1 79 10 1456
2018 Gay or lesbian 58 23 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 49 21 15 7 6 0 2 72 13 235

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 61 12 5 1 0 0 21 92 2 1965
2019 Gay or lesbian 70 13 0 0 0 0 16 100 0 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 12 7 1 1 1 17 88 3 359
2018 Heterosexual 52 14 6 1 1 0 26 89 3 1448
2018 Gay or lesbian 38 24 0 0 0 0 38 100 0 25
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 17 3 2 0 0 18 93 3 234

Question 74r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 72 17 5 1 1 1 4 93 2 1965
2019 Gay or lesbian 77 15 4 0 2 0 2 94 2 39
2019 Prefer not to answer 69 17 6 1 0 1 6 92 2 360
2018 Heterosexual 68 19 6 1 0 0 5 92 1 1452
2018 Gay or lesbian 69 16 4 0 3 5 3 92 3 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 67 16 8 2 1 0 6 89 3 235

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 67 18 7 3 3 0 2 86 6 1973
2019 Gay or lesbian 65 9 16 5 4 0 0 74 10 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 60 21 9 4 2 2 3 85 6 361
2018 Heterosexual 57 22 11 4 5 0 1 80 9 1458
2018 Gay or lesbian 63 18 0 9 7 0 3 83 17 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 53 29 8 5 2 0 3 85 7 235

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 61 24 10 2 1 0 2 86 3 1973
2019 Gay or lesbian 45 35 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 63 22 7 4 1 0 3 88 5 361
2018 Heterosexual 55 29 11 3 1 0 2 85 4 1458
2018 Gay or lesbian 55 32 2 3 0 5 3 94 3 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 27 9 2 1 0 3 87 3 233

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 20 36 31 11 2 0 0 56 13 1983
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 44 32 15 0 0 0 52 15 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 13 31 39 14 3 0 0 44 17 363
2018 Heterosexual 12 34 38 13 3 0 0 46 16 1463
2018 Gay or lesbian 9 40 21 26 3 0 0 49 30 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 7 35 35 15 6 1 0 43 22 235

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2019 Heterosexual 6 14 39 27 14 0 0 41 20 1971
2019 Gay or lesbian 9 18 36 25 12 0 0 37 27 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 9 16 43 22 9 0 0 32 25 359
2018 Heterosexual 5 18 41 26 9 0 0 36 24 1446
2018 Gay or lesbian 10 19 40 17 14 0 0 30 29 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 11 21 40 19 8 0 0 28 32 232
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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 58 25 7 2 1 6 1 63 37 1979
2019 Gay or lesbian 75 17 0 3 0 4 0 78 22 40
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 25 8 1 1 9 3 60 40 362
2018 Heterosexual 69 16 5 2 1 6 1 74 26 1462
2018 Gay or lesbian 83 12 4 0 0 0 0 83 17 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 61 17 7 1 2 10 2 69 31 234

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 40 60 697
2019 Prefer not to answer 37 63 129

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 77 23 688
2019 Prefer not to answer 71 29 126
2018 Heterosexual 64 36 355
2018 Prefer not to answer 59 41 63

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 65 12 6 3 2 2 11 88 5 1975
2019 Gay or lesbian 50 17 16 2 2 2 11 77 5 41
2019 Prefer not to answer 53 13 5 6 4 4 15 81 12 360
2018 Heterosexual 69 8 5 3 2 1 11 89 6 1461
2018 Gay or lesbian 76 5 3 0 0 0 16 96 0 26
2018 Prefer not to answer 58 9 7 2 3 5 17 85 6 235

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 25 26 18 10 6 3 12 60 19 692
2019 Prefer not to answer 16 26 21 13 9 3 11 50 25 128
2018 Heterosexual 20 27 17 13 13 1 9 52 29 355
2018 Prefer not to answer 12 35 16 11 10 0 15 56 26 66

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 16 21 18 13 10 5 18 47 30 693
2019 Prefer not to answer 11 17 27 14 8 4 18 36 29 129
2018 Heterosexual 12 17 20 12 16 4 21 38 36 359
2018 Prefer not to answer 6 21 16 22 12 6 17 35 45 66
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