2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for the Public Service by Question 106. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - AO

The results of the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. 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. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 30 53 4 10 3 0 0 82 13 216
2020 AO-03 26 57 5 9 3 0 0 83 12 146
2020 AO-04 31 42 0 24 3 0 0 74 26 37
2020 AO-05 48 45 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 12

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 77 18 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 217
2020 AO-03 74 21 4 1 1 0 0 95 1 146
2020 AO-04 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 38
2020 AO-05 81 10 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 12
2017 AO 57 26 5 5 4 2 1 86 9 254
2017 AO-02 38 38 15 0 0 8 0 83 0 13
2017 AO-03 56 27 4 5 4 3 2 87 9 174
2017 AO-04 61 24 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 41
2017 AO-05 67 16 0 8 9 0 0 83 17 12
2014 AO 57 24 7 5 2 2 2 85 7 275
2014 AO-01 75 13 0 6 0 6 0 93 7 16
2014 AO-02 66 21 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2014 AO-03 55 25 8 4 3 2 3 84 7 181
2014 AO-04 60 31 2 3 2 0 2 92 6 46
2014 AO-05 60 8 0 20 0 12 0 78 22 14

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 52 35 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 217
2020 AO-03 52 38 7 3 1 0 0 90 3 146
2020 AO-04 49 29 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 38
2020 AO-05 39 45 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 12
2019 AO 32 42 9 10 6 0 1 75 17 192
2019 AO-02 25 42 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
2019 AO-03 30 43 7 12 7 0 1 74 18 124
2019 AO-04 33 40 11 11 5 0 0 74 16 39
2017 AO 21 37 8 15 19 0 0 58 34 255
2017 AO-02 15 62 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2017 AO-03 19 36 9 17 18 0 0 55 36 175
2017 AO-04 20 41 5 10 24 0 0 61 34 41
2017 AO-05 43 33 9 8 8 0 0 75 16 12
2014 AO 23 36 9 16 15 0 0 60 31 275
2014 AO-01 13 50 13 19 6 0 0 62 25 16
2014 AO-02 13 28 13 26 20 0 0 41 46 15
2014 AO-03 21 37 12 17 15 0 0 57 31 181
2014 AO-04 35 29 0 15 21 0 0 64 36 46
2014 AO-05 51 43 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 14

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 19 31 14 19 18 0 0 50 37 217
2020 AO-03 14 29 15 22 20 0 0 43 41 146
2020 AO-04 20 27 19 16 18 0 0 47 34 38
2020 AO-05 39 61 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 AO 13 21 12 24 30 0 0 34 54 193
2019 AO-02 17 50 8 25 0 0 0 67 25 12
2019 AO-03 10 20 11 25 34 0 0 30 59 125
2019 AO-04 11 11 15 25 39 0 0 21 64 39
2018 AO 5 32 9 24 30 0 0 37 54 208
2018 AO-03 2 28 11 26 33 0 0 30 59 134
2018 AO-04 3 34 8 26 29 0 0 37 55 41
2018 AO-05 24 38 9 5 24 0 0 62 29 13
2017 AO 4 16 13 24 43 0 0 20 67 255
2017 AO-02 0 15 46 31 8 0 0 15 38 13
2017 AO-03 4 12 11 26 47 0 0 16 73 175
2017 AO-04 2 17 7 19 54 0 0 20 73 41
2017 AO-05 0 51 16 9 25 0 0 51 34 12
2014 AO 10 25 11 26 28 0 0 35 54 275
2014 AO-01 31 50 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16
2014 AO-02 7 19 13 55 7 0 0 25 62 15
2014 AO-03 8 20 10 26 35 1 0 28 62 181
2014 AO-04 8 32 17 18 25 0 0 40 44 46
2014 AO-05 24 33 0 27 16 0 0 57 43 14

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 42 41 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 215
2020 AO-03 40 42 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 145
2020 AO-04 38 42 8 9 3 0 0 79 12 37
2020 AO-05 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 AO 27 41 15 13 5 0 0 68 18 192
2019 AO-02 25 50 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2019 AO-03 21 45 13 12 8 0 0 66 20 124
2019 AO-04 34 27 18 20 0 0 0 61 20 39
2017 AO 21 38 14 16 11 0 0 59 27 252
2017 AO-02 15 54 0 23 8 0 0 69 31 13
2017 AO-03 17 38 17 16 11 1 0 55 28 172
2017 AO-04 24 39 10 17 10 0 0 64 27 41
2017 AO-05 27 40 0 9 24 0 0 67 33 12
2014 AO 26 44 12 11 6 1 0 70 17 274
2014 AO-01 38 56 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2014 AO-02 26 32 7 20 7 9 0 64 29 15
2014 AO-03 21 46 15 12 6 1 0 67 18 181
2014 AO-04 36 39 11 10 4 0 0 74 15 45
2014 AO-05 44 35 0 0 21 0 0 79 21 14

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 50 37 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 216
2020 AO-03 51 39 6 3 0 0 0 90 4 145
2020 AO-04 44 40 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 38
2020 AO-05 58 32 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 12
2019 AO 47 38 6 5 4 0 0 85 9 193
2019 AO-02 42 25 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2019 AO-03 49 38 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 125
2019 AO-04 37 52 4 3 4 0 0 89 7 39
2018 AO 47 33 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 207
2018 AO-03 47 37 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 134
2018 AO-04 44 29 5 9 12 0 0 73 21 40
2018 AO-05 24 29 24 0 24 0 0 53 24 13
2017 AO 37 38 12 6 7 0 0 75 13 251
2017 AO-02 54 23 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2017 AO-03 35 42 10 7 5 0 1 78 12 172
2017 AO-04 33 37 15 2 12 0 0 70 15 40
2017 AO-05 36 24 16 9 16 0 0 60 25 12
2014 AO 34 38 12 10 6 1 0 72 16 275
2014 AO-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2014 AO-02 39 13 13 20 6 9 0 58 28 15
2014 AO-03 29 40 16 9 5 0 1 69 14 181
2014 AO-04 38 39 2 11 10 0 0 77 21 46
2014 AO-05 40 33 6 21 0 0 0 73 21 14

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 33 46 10 9 2 0 0 79 10 217
2020 AO-03 30 45 13 10 1 0 0 75 12 146
2020 AO-04 40 50 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 38
2020 AO-05 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 AO 26 42 17 9 7 0 1 68 16 193
2019 AO-02 25 50 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2019 AO-03 21 42 16 11 8 0 1 64 20 125
2019 AO-04 23 49 16 5 7 0 0 72 12 39
2018 AO 22 43 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 207
2018 AO-03 20 43 13 14 10 0 0 63 24 134
2018 AO-04 16 50 18 1 15 0 0 66 16 41
2018 AO-05 29 38 0 33 0 0 0 67 33 13
2017 AO 17 46 15 11 11 0 0 63 22 255
2017 AO-02 23 54 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13
2017 AO-03 13 46 18 11 12 0 0 59 23 175
2017 AO-04 19 47 7 12 15 0 0 66 27 41
2017 AO-05 25 60 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 12
2014 AO 22 41 14 11 13 0 0 62 24 274
2014 AO-01 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2014 AO-02 28 52 6 7 7 0 0 80 14 14
2014 AO-03 13 41 16 15 15 0 0 54 30 181
2014 AO-04 30 39 14 4 13 0 0 69 17 46
2014 AO-05 59 21 0 12 8 0 0 80 20 14

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 30 39 15 13 4 0 0 69 16 217
2020 AO-03 31 38 14 14 2 1 0 70 16 146
2020 AO-04 19 46 14 13 8 0 0 65 21 38
2020 AO-05 42 42 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 12
2019 AO 23 38 18 11 9 0 0 61 20 192
2019 AO-02 25 17 50 8 0 0 0 42 8 12
2019 AO-03 23 37 19 12 9 0 0 60 21 125
2019 AO-04 14 57 8 7 14 0 0 70 21 38
2018 AO 18 36 22 13 10 0 0 54 23 208
2018 AO-03 17 37 22 14 9 0 0 54 23 134
2018 AO-04 14 31 29 12 13 0 0 46 25 41
2018 AO-05 19 24 14 9 33 0 0 43 42 13
2017 AO 16 39 18 11 14 0 0 56 26 255
2017 AO-02 15 54 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2017 AO-03 17 38 19 12 13 1 0 55 25 175
2017 AO-04 7 44 19 5 24 0 0 52 29 41
2017 AO-05 17 35 17 8 24 0 0 52 31 12
2014 AO 14 36 22 14 14 0 0 50 28 275
2014 AO-01 44 31 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 16
2014 AO-02 13 29 13 25 20 0 0 42 45 15
2014 AO-03 7 38 23 15 15 1 1 46 31 181
2014 AO-04 24 34 21 6 14 0 0 58 21 46
2014 AO-05 24 29 21 18 8 0 0 53 25 14

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 24 45 13 14 4 0 0 69 17 216
2020 AO-03 21 49 13 14 3 0 0 69 17 145
2020 AO-04 27 45 10 11 7 0 0 72 18 38
2020 AO-05 48 13 19 19 0 0 0 61 19 12
2019 AO 22 43 16 13 6 0 0 65 19 192
2019 AO-02 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 AO-03 20 41 17 15 7 0 0 61 22 125
2019 AO-04 16 45 21 11 7 0 0 61 18 38
2018 AO 17 38 16 17 11 0 0 55 29 208
2018 AO-03 13 40 20 17 11 0 0 53 27 134
2018 AO-04 19 31 13 17 20 0 0 50 37 41
2018 AO-05 24 14 0 52 9 0 0 39 61 13
2017 AO 15 39 15 19 12 0 0 54 31 254
2017 AO-02 23 69 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2017 AO-03 13 38 18 19 13 0 0 51 32 174
2017 AO-04 10 35 12 26 17 0 0 44 43 41
2017 AO-05 17 51 9 8 16 0 0 67 24 12

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 37 41 14 7 2 0 0 78 9 215
2020 AO-03 35 42 15 8 1 0 0 77 8 146
2020 AO-04 31 47 11 6 6 0 0 78 12 36
2020 AO-05 74 16 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 12
2019 AO 28 45 13 9 4 1 1 74 13 190
2019 AO-02 33 42 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2019 AO-03 24 48 13 7 6 1 1 73 13 123
2019 AO-04 31 43 10 16 0 0 0 74 16 38
2018 AO 25 44 15 9 6 0 0 69 16 208
2018 AO-03 21 46 17 9 7 1 0 67 16 134
2018 AO-04 32 38 13 7 10 0 0 70 17 41
2018 AO-05 24 33 14 28 0 0 0 58 28 13
2017 AO 21 42 13 15 9 1 0 64 24 254
2017 AO-02 23 69 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2017 AO-03 17 43 14 15 10 1 1 61 25 175
2017 AO-04 27 37 10 15 10 0 0 65 25 40
2017 AO-05 34 43 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 12
2014 AO 19 42 16 15 7 1 0 62 21 275
2014 AO-01 19 63 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 16
2014 AO-02 20 49 12 13 7 0 0 68 20 15
2014 AO-03 14 42 17 17 8 1 0 57 26 181
2014 AO-04 30 37 17 11 4 2 0 68 15 46
2014 AO-05 49 43 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 14

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 29 42 16 10 3 0 0 71 13 217
2020 AO-03 31 41 17 9 1 0 1 72 10 146
2020 AO-04 17 54 7 19 3 0 0 71 22 38
2020 AO-05 58 26 6 0 10 0 0 84 10 12
2019 AO 23 39 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 192
2019 AO-02 33 33 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12
2019 AO-03 24 34 16 14 11 0 0 59 25 125
2019 AO-04 14 54 21 7 4 0 0 68 12 38
2018 AO 17 40 18 12 13 0 0 57 24 208
2018 AO-03 13 44 18 13 12 0 0 57 25 134
2018 AO-04 14 39 18 14 13 0 0 54 28 41
2018 AO-05 29 14 14 9 33 0 0 43 42 13
2017 AO 19 35 15 17 13 0 0 55 30 254
2017 AO-02 8 85 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2017 AO-03 18 31 20 18 13 0 0 49 31 175
2017 AO-04 15 43 5 17 20 0 0 58 37 40
2017 AO-05 34 27 8 8 24 0 0 61 31 12

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 51 35 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 217
2020 AO-03 48 36 12 3 1 0 1 84 4 146
2020 AO-04 58 36 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 38
2020 AO-05 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 AO 46 41 6 4 2 0 0 88 7 190
2019 AO-02 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 AO-03 42 43 6 5 3 0 0 85 8 123
2019 AO-04 47 42 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 38
2018 AO 42 37 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 204
2018 AO-03 39 40 10 8 4 0 0 79 11 133
2018 AO-04 39 41 11 2 7 0 0 80 9 38
2018 AO-05 61 15 0 14 9 0 0 76 24 13
2017 AO 39 33 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 254
2017 AO-02 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2017 AO-03 36 32 17 9 6 0 0 67 16 174
2017 AO-04 41 39 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 41
2017 AO-05 51 34 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 12
2014 AO 50 31 10 4 4 0 0 82 9 274
2014 AO-01 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2014 AO-02 59 34 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2014 AO-03 43 34 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 180
2014 AO-04 56 29 13 2 0 0 0 85 2 46
2014 AO-05 80 12 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 14

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 29 46 13 10 3 0 0 74 12 217
2020 AO-03 25 47 14 12 2 0 0 72 14 146
2020 AO-04 41 39 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 38
2020 AO-05 48 42 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 12
2019 AO 22 45 13 15 5 1 0 67 20 191
2019 AO-02 36 45 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2019 AO-03 20 43 13 17 7 1 0 63 24 125
2019 AO-04 16 50 21 11 2 0 0 67 13 38
2018 AO 21 38 17 13 11 0 0 59 24 208
2018 AO-03 20 36 20 14 11 0 0 55 24 134
2018 AO-04 14 47 10 11 17 0 0 62 28 41
2018 AO-05 29 29 14 28 0 0 0 58 28 13
2017 AO 15 39 17 13 15 0 0 55 29 253
2017 AO-02 15 69 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2017 AO-03 14 37 17 14 17 0 0 51 32 173
2017 AO-04 10 32 24 17 17 0 0 42 34 41
2017 AO-05 27 49 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 12
2014 AO 14 36 17 19 12 1 1 51 32 275
2014 AO-01 31 25 31 6 0 0 6 60 7 16
2014 AO-02 20 20 13 25 13 9 0 43 42 15
2014 AO-03 10 36 16 22 15 0 1 46 37 181
2014 AO-04 18 43 16 11 12 0 0 61 23 46
2014 AO-05 35 33 12 20 0 0 0 68 20 14

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 32 40 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 216
2020 AO-03 32 41 12 10 5 0 0 73 16 146
2020 AO-04 28 42 12 12 6 0 0 70 18 37
2020 AO-05 42 39 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 12
2019 AO 25 38 18 11 9 0 1 63 20 191
2019 AO-02 33 50 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 12
2019 AO-03 22 35 23 11 8 0 1 57 19 125
2019 AO-04 22 45 8 13 12 0 0 67 25 37
2018 AO 23 28 18 16 14 0 0 52 30 208
2018 AO-03 22 31 20 16 11 0 0 53 26 134
2018 AO-04 22 24 20 12 23 0 0 46 34 41
2018 AO-05 19 9 15 47 9 0 0 29 56 13
2017 AO 21 31 18 13 16 0 0 52 30 254
2017 AO-02 23 54 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2017 AO-03 20 29 22 13 17 0 0 49 29 174
2017 AO-04 19 32 7 19 22 0 0 51 41 41
2017 AO-05 27 42 16 0 16 0 0 69 16 12
2014 AO 20 26 19 17 16 1 1 46 34 275
2014 AO-01 25 31 18 25 0 0 0 57 25 16
2014 AO-02 26 20 0 25 20 9 0 51 49 15
2014 AO-03 12 27 23 18 19 0 1 39 37 181
2014 AO-04 31 29 15 13 12 0 0 60 25 46
2014 AO-05 53 16 12 6 14 0 0 69 20 14

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 28 44 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 213
2020 AO-03 24 49 14 11 3 0 0 73 13 143
2020 AO-04 33 36 15 13 3 0 0 69 16 37
2020 AO-05 45 26 10 19 0 0 0 71 19 12
2019 AO 20 36 12 22 8 0 1 57 30 185
2019 AO-02 42 25 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 12
2019 AO-03 17 37 13 21 9 0 2 56 31 119
2019 AO-04 14 37 17 27 5 0 0 50 33 38
2018 AO 19 31 19 16 15 0 0 50 31 207
2018 AO-03 18 32 23 14 14 0 0 49 28 133
2018 AO-04 17 21 21 23 19 0 0 38 41 41
2018 AO-05 10 33 5 9 42 0 0 43 52 13
2017 AO 17 29 20 15 18 0 0 46 34 254
2017 AO-02 23 54 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2017 AO-03 15 29 19 17 20 1 0 44 37 174
2017 AO-04 7 32 25 15 22 0 0 39 36 41
2017 AO-05 34 17 25 9 16 0 0 51 25 12
2014 AO 17 29 18 18 18 0 0 46 36 275
2014 AO-01 44 38 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 16
2014 AO-02 26 22 12 20 20 0 0 49 39 15
2014 AO-03 11 28 19 21 21 1 0 39 42 181
2014 AO-04 21 27 19 14 19 0 0 48 33 46
2014 AO-05 32 35 6 14 14 0 0 67 27 14

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 41 44 7 7 1 0 0 85 8 217
2020 AO-03 40 41 8 10 1 0 0 82 10 146
2020 AO-04 39 53 5 3 0 0 0 93 3 38
2020 AO-05 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 AO 33 48 11 6 2 0 0 80 9 192
2019 AO-02 42 50 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2019 AO-03 33 43 13 8 3 0 0 76 12 124
2019 AO-04 20 68 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 39
2018 AO 31 38 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 208
2018 AO-03 27 39 18 12 4 0 0 66 16 134
2018 AO-04 22 45 20 3 10 0 0 67 13 41
2018 AO-05 38 19 19 19 5 0 0 58 24 13
2017 AO 28 42 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 254
2017 AO-02 23 62 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2017 AO-03 25 45 14 9 7 0 1 70 16 174
2017 AO-04 29 37 17 10 7 0 0 66 17 41
2017 AO-05 43 26 16 8 8 0 0 69 16 12
2014 AO 29 42 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 275
2014 AO-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2014 AO-02 26 55 6 7 7 0 0 81 13 15
2014 AO-03 22 43 17 10 8 0 0 65 18 181
2014 AO-04 33 44 9 12 2 0 0 77 14 46
2014 AO-05 75 12 0 6 8 0 0 86 14 14

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 33 33 14 14 6 0 0 65 20 214
2020 AO-03 35 37 9 12 6 0 0 72 18 144
2020 AO-04 25 27 26 17 6 0 0 52 22 38
2020 AO-05 26 10 39 26 0 0 0 36 26 12
2019 AO 19 30 26 11 14 0 1 49 25 191
2019 AO-02 17 17 50 0 17 0 0 33 17 12
2019 AO-03 19 35 21 12 12 0 1 54 24 123
2019 AO-04 11 24 33 12 20 0 0 34 32 39
2018 AO 20 27 24 16 12 1 0 47 28 206
2018 AO-03 21 32 23 11 12 1 0 53 23 132
2018 AO-04 12 22 26 26 13 0 0 34 40 41
2018 AO-05 9 19 24 24 24 0 0 29 47 13
2017 AO 21 25 27 14 12 1 0 47 26 255
2017 AO-02 31 31 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13
2017 AO-03 23 26 30 12 9 1 0 49 21 175
2017 AO-04 10 20 24 17 27 2 0 30 45 41
2017 AO-05 27 16 8 25 25 0 0 43 49 12
2014 AO 16 32 23 17 12 0 0 48 29 274
2014 AO-01 31 44 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16
2014 AO-02 35 46 6 7 7 0 0 81 13 15
2014 AO-03 15 32 24 17 12 0 0 47 29 181
2014 AO-04 11 25 29 17 17 0 0 36 35 45
2014 AO-05 0 32 20 33 16 0 0 32 49 14

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 11 25 43 16 4 0 0 21 36 217
2020 AO-03 10 23 46 16 4 1 0 20 33 146
2020 AO-04 17 37 27 16 5 0 0 20 53 38
2020 AO-05 0 39 32 29 0 0 0 29 39 12
2019 AO 16 31 33 13 5 2 1 18 48 193
2019 AO-02 8 8 50 17 17 0 0 33 17 12
2019 AO-03 16 29 36 13 3 2 1 17 46 125
2019 AO-04 20 51 18 8 3 0 0 11 71 39
2018 AO 19 30 35 13 1 0 1 15 50 207
2018 AO-03 17 30 38 13 2 0 0 15 47 133
2018 AO-04 28 38 24 10 0 0 0 10 66 41
2018 AO-05 38 24 33 5 0 0 0 5 62 13
2017 AO 16 29 35 12 4 1 2 17 47 255
2017 AO-02 0 8 31 38 23 0 0 62 8 13
2017 AO-03 15 32 34 12 3 1 3 16 49 175
2017 AO-04 29 29 39 2 0 0 0 2 58 41
2017 AO-05 0 48 35 17 0 0 0 17 48 12
2014 AO 18 30 33 13 4 1 1 17 50 275
2014 AO-01 0 6 37 31 25 0 0 57 6 16
2014 AO-02 19 26 26 13 16 0 0 29 45 15
2014 AO-03 18 35 30 13 2 1 2 15 54 181
2014 AO-04 29 24 39 6 0 2 0 7 53 46
2014 AO-05 16 21 39 6 18 0 0 24 37 14

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 7 14 32 34 12 0 1 46 22 214
2020 AO-03 7 13 33 36 11 1 0 47 20 145
2020 AO-04 9 17 38 28 5 0 3 34 27 37
2020 AO-05 0 10 19 48 23 0 0 71 10 12
2019 AO 17 28 27 17 8 2 0 26 47 192
2019 AO-02 0 25 50 8 17 0 0 25 25 12
2019 AO-03 16 29 28 17 7 3 0 25 46 124
2019 AO-04 32 36 21 11 0 0 0 11 68 39
2018 AO 19 32 27 15 4 2 0 20 53 206
2018 AO-03 15 32 30 16 4 2 0 20 49 132
2018 AO-04 33 39 14 10 3 0 0 13 72 41
2018 AO-05 57 28 10 5 0 0 0 5 85 13
2017 AO 19 24 30 15 6 2 3 23 45 253
2017 AO-02 0 31 38 8 15 8 0 25 33 13
2017 AO-03 19 25 29 17 6 1 2 23 46 173
2017 AO-04 29 22 27 12 2 2 5 16 55 41
2017 AO-05 8 24 52 8 9 0 0 17 31 12
2014 AO 23 25 27 14 8 1 2 23 49 274
2014 AO-01 0 13 18 25 38 6 0 67 13 16
2014 AO-02 13 26 20 25 16 0 0 41 39 15
2014 AO-03 24 25 32 10 6 2 2 17 50 180
2014 AO-04 34 28 14 19 2 0 3 22 64 46
2014 AO-05 16 29 25 12 18 0 0 30 45 14

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 20 24 30 19 6 1 0 25 44 217
2020 AO-03 18 22 33 20 5 1 0 26 41 146
2020 AO-04 31 23 19 17 7 0 3 25 56 38
2020 AO-05 10 58 16 6 10 0 0 16 68 12
2019 AO 19 33 31 11 4 2 1 15 53 193
2019 AO-02 0 25 42 33 0 0 0 33 25 12
2019 AO-03 21 32 30 9 5 2 1 15 55 125
2019 AO-04 23 32 34 10 2 0 0 11 54 39
2018 AO 24 30 31 9 2 2 1 11 56 206
2018 AO-03 20 32 35 9 2 1 2 11 53 132
2018 AO-04 34 32 32 3 0 0 0 3 66 41
2018 AO-05 57 14 19 10 0 0 0 10 71 13
2017 AO 24 36 22 11 4 1 2 15 62 255
2017 AO-02 8 15 46 23 0 8 0 25 25 13
2017 AO-03 27 36 22 9 3 1 2 13 65 175
2017 AO-04 27 36 24 7 5 0 0 12 63 41
2017 AO-05 16 51 8 26 0 0 0 26 66 12
2014 AO 31 33 24 8 2 1 1 11 65 273
2014 AO-01 13 19 37 25 0 0 6 27 34 16
2014 AO-02 13 46 7 20 15 0 0 34 59 15
2014 AO-03 30 34 25 7 2 1 1 10 65 180
2014 AO-04 40 34 22 4 0 0 0 4 74 46
2014 AO-05 66 15 19 0 0 0 0 0 81 13

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 9 10 33 34 12 0 0 47 20 215
2020 AO-03 7 5 36 36 15 1 1 51 12 145
2020 AO-04 12 38 23 25 2 0 0 27 50 37
2020 AO-05 10 0 48 32 10 0 0 42 10 12
2019 AO 10 18 36 27 8 1 1 35 28 190
2019 AO-02 0 25 8 42 25 0 0 67 25 12
2019 AO-03 11 11 40 30 7 1 1 38 22 123
2019 AO-04 9 38 37 14 3 0 0 16 47 38
2018 AO 10 18 42 22 7 1 1 30 28 206
2018 AO-03 4 20 42 26 6 1 0 33 25 132
2018 AO-04 24 17 44 12 3 0 0 14 41 41
2018 AO-05 47 0 47 5 0 0 0 5 47 13
2017 AO 13 19 28 28 9 0 3 38 33 252
2017 AO-02 8 0 23 46 23 0 0 69 8 13
2017 AO-03 11 19 29 28 9 1 3 38 32 174
2017 AO-04 27 20 30 20 3 0 0 23 47 40
2017 AO-05 9 37 27 19 9 0 0 27 46 11
2014 AO 12 20 35 21 9 1 1 31 33 274
2014 AO-01 0 13 12 44 25 0 6 74 13 16
2014 AO-02 7 0 26 33 34 0 0 67 7 15
2014 AO-03 12 22 36 19 8 2 2 28 35 180
2014 AO-04 17 17 48 18 0 0 0 18 34 46
2014 AO-05 27 37 6 18 12 0 0 30 64 14

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 21 24 27 21 6 0 0 27 46 217
2020 AO-03 17 26 30 20 7 1 0 27 43 146
2020 AO-04 44 24 19 11 2 0 0 13 68 38
2020 AO-05 10 29 16 45 0 0 0 45 39 12
2019 AO 33 30 21 11 3 1 1 15 64 193
2019 AO-02 17 25 17 33 8 0 0 42 42 12
2019 AO-03 34 28 23 11 2 1 1 14 62 125
2019 AO-04 45 42 11 3 0 0 0 3 87 39
2018 AO 37 27 24 9 2 0 0 11 64 207
2018 AO-03 32 30 26 9 2 1 0 11 63 133
2018 AO-04 62 14 18 5 0 0 0 5 76 41
2018 AO-05 57 28 10 5 0 0 0 5 85 13
2017 AO 35 27 23 9 3 0 2 13 64 254
2017 AO-02 8 8 46 23 8 8 0 33 17 13
2017 AO-03 37 29 22 8 2 0 2 11 67 174
2017 AO-04 53 25 17 5 0 0 0 5 78 41
2017 AO-05 8 49 35 8 0 0 0 8 57 12
2014 AO 37 32 19 5 4 1 1 9 71 275
2014 AO-01 6 25 43 0 19 0 6 20 34 16
2014 AO-02 20 26 33 0 21 0 0 21 46 15
2014 AO-03 39 34 17 7 0 2 1 7 76 181
2014 AO-04 44 28 19 3 6 0 0 9 72 46
2014 AO-05 49 27 12 0 12 0 0 12 76 14

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 6 11 26 28 24 2 2 55 18 215
2020 AO-03 6 12 27 29 23 3 1 54 19 144
2020 AO-04 8 12 32 24 18 0 6 45 21 38
2020 AO-05 0 10 26 26 39 0 0 64 10 12
2019 AO 15 21 28 22 10 2 2 34 37 193
2019 AO-02 8 17 25 17 33 0 0 50 25 12
2019 AO-03 15 21 31 22 7 4 2 30 38 125
2019 AO-04 23 22 26 26 0 0 3 27 46 39
2018 AO 20 22 25 23 6 2 2 30 43 206
2018 AO-03 18 21 26 24 6 2 2 31 41 133
2018 AO-04 33 24 20 18 5 0 0 24 57 41
2018 AO-05 29 28 24 14 5 0 0 19 57 13
2017 AO 12 18 32 18 16 2 2 35 32 254
2017 AO-02 8 15 54 15 8 0 0 23 23 13
2017 AO-03 12 21 29 18 16 3 2 36 34 174
2017 AO-04 20 12 42 15 7 2 2 23 34 41
2017 AO-05 8 27 18 24 24 0 0 47 35 12
2014 AO 14 18 26 21 11 5 3 36 36 274
2014 AO-01 0 0 24 31 38 6 0 74 0 16
2014 AO-02 13 20 20 20 19 9 0 42 36 15
2014 AO-03 15 19 28 21 7 7 3 31 38 180
2014 AO-04 21 17 25 24 6 0 6 32 41 46
2014 AO-05 0 21 27 12 40 0 0 51 21 14

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 25 28 30 13 2 1 1 16 53 214
2020 AO-03 25 26 34 11 2 1 1 13 53 145
2020 AO-04 23 37 17 14 2 3 3 17 64 36
2020 AO-05 19 32 32 16 0 0 0 16 52 12
2019 AO 33 30 23 8 3 2 1 11 65 192
2019 AO-02 8 25 25 17 17 8 0 36 36 12
2019 AO-03 35 31 22 8 1 1 1 10 68 124
2019 AO-04 39 29 25 7 0 0 0 7 68 39
2018 AO 37 34 20 7 1 1 0 8 72 207
2018 AO-03 39 35 20 5 1 0 0 5 75 133
2018 AO-04 33 37 28 0 3 0 0 3 70 41
2018 AO-05 61 24 5 10 0 0 0 10 85 13
2017 AO 40 30 20 5 2 1 2 8 72 255
2017 AO-02 8 38 31 8 8 0 8 17 50 13
2017 AO-03 41 33 17 5 2 1 1 6 76 175
2017 AO-04 54 22 22 2 0 0 0 2 76 41
2017 AO-05 34 9 49 8 0 0 0 8 43 12
2014 AO 43 30 20 3 2 1 0 5 75 274
2014 AO-01 0 44 37 6 6 6 0 13 47 16
2014 AO-02 20 26 35 7 12 0 0 19 46 15
2014 AO-03 48 30 15 3 1 1 1 4 80 180
2014 AO-04 44 33 21 2 0 0 0 2 77 46
2014 AO-05 51 12 32 0 6 0 0 6 62 14

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 11 22 35 25 6 0 1 32 33 217
2020 AO-03 11 23 34 27 5 0 0 32 34 146
2020 AO-04 14 30 23 26 2 0 6 29 47 38
2020 AO-05 10 10 45 26 10 0 0 36 19 12
2019 AO 15 25 31 22 5 1 1 27 41 193
2019 AO-02 8 0 17 58 17 0 0 75 8 12
2019 AO-03 18 26 32 19 2 1 1 22 45 125
2019 AO-04 10 33 33 16 5 0 3 22 44 39
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My Work Unit

Question 19. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 34 33 17 7 4 3 2 70 12 217
2020 AO-03 35 32 18 7 3 4 2 71 10 146
2020 AO-04 32 35 18 7 2 3 3 71 10 38
2020 AO-05 39 42 10 0 10 0 0 81 10 12
2019 AO 25 32 19 11 7 2 3 60 20 193
2019 AO-02 8 50 0 42 0 0 0 58 42 12
2019 AO-03 27 29 19 11 7 3 3 60 20 125
2019 AO-04 24 37 28 3 9 0 0 61 11 39
2018 AO 26 28 24 6 10 3 2 57 18 208
2018 AO-03 23 29 26 7 8 4 3 56 16 134
2018 AO-04 25 29 22 8 16 0 0 54 24 41
2018 AO-05 47 29 19 0 5 0 0 76 5 13
2017 AO 23 30 20 11 11 2 2 55 23 255
2017 AO-02 15 54 15 0 8 8 0 75 8 13
2017 AO-03 24 28 22 12 10 2 3 55 22 175
2017 AO-04 17 32 24 10 14 2 0 50 25 41
2017 AO-05 9 34 17 25 16 0 0 43 40 12
2014 AO 26 35 16 9 6 4 3 66 17 275
2014 AO-01 63 19 12 0 0 6 0 87 0 16
2014 AO-02 20 20 12 20 20 0 9 43 43 15
2014 AO-03 23 36 17 9 7 6 3 64 17 181
2014 AO-04 29 40 17 9 4 2 0 70 13 46
2014 AO-05 24 41 8 16 6 0 6 69 23 14

Question 20. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 57 26 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 217
2020 AO-03 61 24 9 4 3 0 0 85 6 146
2020 AO-04 49 35 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 38
2020 AO-05 64 26 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 12
2019 AO 48 30 6 8 5 1 1 80 14 192
2019 AO-02 50 25 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2019 AO-03 46 28 8 10 6 2 1 75 16 125
2019 AO-04 51 42 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 38
2018 AO 41 35 7 7 9 0 0 77 16 207
2018 AO-03 39 35 8 8 9 1 0 75 17 133
2018 AO-04 42 34 8 5 11 0 0 76 16 41
2018 AO-05 47 29 5 19 0 0 0 76 19 13
2017 AO 40 34 9 9 7 0 0 75 17 253
2017 AO-02 33 42 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12
2017 AO-03 39 34 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 175
2017 AO-04 44 35 2 10 7 2 0 81 17 41
2017 AO-05 19 63 9 9 0 0 0 83 9 11
2014 AO 44 32 7 8 6 1 0 78 15 275
2014 AO-01 63 13 13 12 0 0 0 76 12 16
2014 AO-02 20 35 6 20 20 0 0 55 39 15
2014 AO-03 41 33 8 8 7 2 1 76 16 181
2014 AO-04 55 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 46
2014 AO-05 53 33 0 8 6 0 0 86 14 14

Question 21. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 57 32 3 6 3 0 0 88 8 216
2020 AO-03 60 30 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 146
2020 AO-04 57 34 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 38
2020 AO-05 64 25 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 11
2019 AO 48 32 8 8 3 0 1 81 11 193
2019 AO-02 33 42 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2019 AO-03 50 30 9 9 2 0 1 80 10 125
2019 AO-04 45 39 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 39
2018 AO 45 37 6 10 1 0 0 82 12 205
2018 AO-03 44 38 7 9 2 0 0 82 11 132
2018 AO-04 42 33 8 16 1 0 0 75 17 41
2018 AO-05 62 33 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 12
2017 AO 37 41 7 9 5 0 0 78 14 254
2017 AO-02 31 54 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2017 AO-03 40 40 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 175
2017 AO-04 25 52 5 12 7 0 0 76 19 41
2017 AO-05 28 36 19 9 9 0 0 64 17 11
2014 AO 41 42 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 275
2014 AO-01 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2014 AO-02 35 13 12 33 7 0 0 49 39 15
2014 AO-03 39 44 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 181
2014 AO-04 46 46 0 6 2 0 0 92 8 46
2014 AO-05 30 51 6 6 8 0 0 80 14 14

Question 22. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 48 38 7 4 2 1 0 88 5 215
2020 AO-03 50 38 6 4 1 1 0 89 5 145
2020 AO-04 47 44 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 38
2020 AO-05 55 24 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 11
2019 AO 44 38 10 7 1 1 1 83 7 193
2019 AO-02 50 8 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 12
2019 AO-03 45 37 11 6 1 0 1 82 7 125
2019 AO-04 37 56 0 4 0 3 0 96 4 39
2018 AO 38 41 12 5 2 2 0 80 7 208
2018 AO-03 37 38 15 5 2 2 0 77 8 134
2018 AO-04 38 43 10 5 1 1 0 82 7 41
2018 AO-05 47 42 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 13

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel free to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal.

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 60 21 9 1 3 3 2 86 4 217
2020 AO-03 57 22 12 1 3 4 1 83 4 146
2020 AO-04 67 27 0 0 0 3 3 100 0 38
2020 AO-05 81 10 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 12
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My 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 59 22 11 4 2 0 1 82 6 217
2020 AO-03 59 22 11 5 2 1 1 83 6 146
2020 AO-04 51 27 18 0 3 0 0 79 3 38
2020 AO-05 74 16 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12
2019 AO 56 25 12 4 1 1 2 84 4 193
2019 AO-02 58 17 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2019 AO-03 56 26 8 5 0 2 3 87 5 125
2019 AO-04 61 19 18 2 0 0 0 80 2 39

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 49 32 9 5 4 0 0 81 9 216
2020 AO-03 52 31 8 6 3 1 0 83 8 146
2020 AO-04 34 38 17 6 6 0 0 72 11 38
2020 AO-05 82 7 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 11
2019 AO 52 26 10 6 7 0 0 78 13 193
2019 AO-02 50 17 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12
2019 AO-03 55 25 8 5 7 0 0 81 11 125
2019 AO-04 42 32 14 3 10 0 0 74 12 39
2018 AO 44 28 15 7 7 0 0 71 14 206
2018 AO-03 46 26 15 6 7 0 0 72 13 132
2018 AO-04 33 34 14 8 11 0 0 67 19 41
2018 AO-05 43 24 14 19 0 0 0 67 19 13
2017 AO 37 36 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 255
2017 AO-02 38 54 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2017 AO-03 40 33 10 10 6 1 0 73 16 175
2017 AO-04 25 44 17 5 10 0 0 69 15 41
2017 AO-05 18 49 17 8 8 0 0 67 16 12
2014 AO 34 33 13 8 11 1 0 68 19 275
2014 AO-01 50 25 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 16
2014 AO-02 26 20 28 7 20 0 0 46 26 15
2014 AO-03 35 31 12 7 13 2 0 67 21 181
2014 AO-04 25 41 13 14 6 0 0 66 21 46
2014 AO-05 45 47 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 14

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 55 25 8 2 4 3 3 85 6 215
2020 AO-03 57 23 8 4 4 2 2 84 7 145
2020 AO-04 49 30 10 0 3 5 3 86 3 37
2020 AO-05 77 13 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 12

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 52 30 9 6 3 0 0 82 8 217
2020 AO-03 51 32 10 6 1 1 0 83 7 146
2020 AO-04 43 39 7 3 7 0 0 83 10 38
2020 AO-05 74 10 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 12
2019 AO 50 30 9 6 5 0 1 80 11 193
2019 AO-02 33 67 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 AO-03 50 28 9 9 4 0 1 78 13 125
2019 AO-04 55 26 7 2 10 0 0 82 11 39
2018 AO 40 28 14 10 6 1 1 69 17 206
2018 AO-03 37 28 18 11 5 1 1 66 16 132
2018 AO-04 35 31 14 5 13 0 0 67 19 41
2018 AO-05 47 19 0 33 0 0 0 67 33 13
2017 AO 41 31 13 8 7 0 0 72 15 254
2017 AO-02 54 23 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2017 AO-03 43 28 14 8 7 1 0 71 15 174
2017 AO-04 29 47 7 10 7 0 0 76 17 41
2017 AO-05 36 33 16 16 0 0 0 69 16 12
2014 AO 42 31 8 11 8 0 1 73 19 275
2014 AO-01 69 24 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2014 AO-02 33 13 12 20 13 0 9 51 36 15
2014 AO-03 39 32 9 11 9 0 0 71 20 181
2014 AO-04 41 33 6 12 6 0 0 75 19 46
2014 AO-05 51 41 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 14

Question 28. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you requested flexible work hours, either formally or informally?

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 44 56 217
2020 AO-03 50 50 146
2020 AO-04 26 74 38
2020 AO-05 35 65 12

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 66 13 10 1 0 3 7 88 1 217
2020 AO-03 66 12 10 1 0 4 6 87 1 146
2020 AO-04 67 14 8 0 0 0 11 91 0 38
2020 AO-05 81 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12

Question 30. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 61 21 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 217
2020 AO-03 61 24 9 3 3 0 0 86 6 146
2020 AO-04 55 18 16 6 3 0 3 75 8 38
2020 AO-05 74 16 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12
2019 AO 56 28 5 5 5 1 0 85 10 193
2019 AO-02 58 17 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2019 AO-03 60 25 3 4 7 2 0 86 11 125
2019 AO-04 42 40 5 10 3 0 0 82 12 39
2018 AO 54 20 11 7 9 0 0 74 15 204
2018 AO-03 53 20 10 9 9 0 0 73 17 131
2018 AO-04 43 24 17 0 16 0 0 67 16 41
2018 AO-05 60 15 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 12
2017 AO 50 26 10 6 8 0 0 76 14 254
2017 AO-02 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 AO-03 52 25 9 6 8 0 0 77 14 175
2017 AO-04 34 35 12 10 10 0 0 69 19 41
2017 AO-05 36 33 16 8 8 0 0 69 16 12
2014 AO 52 23 9 7 9 0 0 75 16 275
2014 AO-01 81 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2014 AO-02 39 22 19 7 7 7 0 66 14 15
2014 AO-03 51 23 9 9 8 0 0 74 17 181
2014 AO-04 46 27 6 6 15 0 0 73 21 46
2014 AO-05 65 21 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 14
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Senior Management

Question 31. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 37 27 15 11 5 4 0 67 17 217
2020 AO-03 34 26 19 11 5 5 0 63 17 146
2020 AO-04 35 33 11 15 6 0 0 68 21 38
2020 AO-05 68 13 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 12
2019 AO 17 31 22 12 12 5 0 50 26 193
2019 AO-02 17 33 33 0 8 8 0 55 9 12
2019 AO-03 16 29 19 14 16 6 0 49 31 125
2019 AO-04 18 26 32 18 6 0 0 45 24 39
2018 AO 18 28 23 16 12 3 0 48 29 208
2018 AO-03 17 26 25 18 11 3 0 44 30 134
2018 AO-04 18 33 17 17 15 0 0 51 32 41
2018 AO-05 14 38 19 14 14 0 0 53 29 13
2017 AO 13 31 18 14 20 4 0 46 35 255
2017 AO-02 8 38 23 15 8 8 0 50 25 13
2017 AO-03 13 27 19 16 21 5 0 42 38 175
2017 AO-04 12 36 20 10 22 0 0 49 31 41
2017 AO-05 27 42 0 16 16 0 0 69 31 12
2014 AO 15 27 20 16 15 7 0 45 34 275
2014 AO-01 25 31 31 6 0 6 0 60 7 16
2014 AO-02 13 20 19 13 20 16 0 39 39 15
2014 AO-03 10 24 23 18 17 8 0 37 38 181
2014 AO-04 26 35 13 16 11 0 0 60 27 46
2014 AO-05 38 37 0 6 20 0 0 75 25 14

Question 32. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 28 25 19 17 10 1 0 54 28 217
2020 AO-03 26 25 19 18 11 1 0 51 30 146
2020 AO-04 27 25 22 16 10 0 0 51 27 38
2020 AO-05 42 32 6 19 0 0 0 74 19 12
2019 AO 11 26 22 19 20 1 0 38 40 192
2019 AO-02 8 33 42 8 8 0 0 42 17 12
2019 AO-03 11 27 20 19 22 1 0 38 42 124
2019 AO-04 13 11 32 21 24 0 0 24 45 39
2018 AO 7 25 25 23 20 0 0 32 43 208
2018 AO-03 6 22 25 27 20 0 0 28 47 134
2018 AO-04 3 28 29 18 23 0 0 30 41 41
2018 AO-05 5 47 9 9 29 0 0 53 38 13
2017 AO 7 26 18 20 28 1 0 33 48 255
2017 AO-02 0 23 46 23 8 0 0 23 31 13
2017 AO-03 6 24 17 21 32 1 0 30 53 175
2017 AO-04 7 30 20 19 24 0 0 37 43 41
2017 AO-05 9 51 9 8 24 0 0 60 31 12
2014 AO 8 24 17 22 27 1 0 33 50 275
2014 AO-01 19 31 31 19 0 0 0 50 19 16
2014 AO-02 9 33 6 26 26 0 0 42 52 15
2014 AO-03 6 19 20 23 31 1 0 25 55 181
2014 AO-04 11 32 9 27 21 0 0 43 48 46
2014 AO-05 18 56 0 0 25 0 0 75 25 14

Question 33. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 18 27 21 18 13 3 0 46 32 216
2020 AO-03 16 29 21 18 14 4 0 46 33 146
2020 AO-04 16 17 25 29 13 0 0 33 42 37
2020 AO-05 52 23 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 12
2019 AO 8 23 24 25 18 2 0 31 44 193
2019 AO-02 0 25 25 25 8 17 0 30 40 12
2019 AO-03 8 20 26 26 19 1 0 29 45 125
2019 AO-04 5 21 24 28 22 0 0 26 50 39
2018 AO 3 23 24 28 20 2 0 26 49 208
2018 AO-03 3 23 23 29 20 1 0 26 50 134
2018 AO-04 0 25 30 25 20 0 0 25 45 41
2018 AO-05 5 24 24 9 38 0 0 29 47 13
2017 AO 5 16 23 23 31 2 0 22 55 255
2017 AO-02 0 8 46 31 15 0 0 8 46 13
2017 AO-03 5 13 21 24 35 2 0 18 60 175
2017 AO-04 2 22 25 24 27 0 0 25 51 41
2017 AO-05 18 25 34 0 24 0 0 43 24 12
2014 AO 5 21 19 23 26 6 0 28 52 275
2014 AO-01 13 38 18 25 0 6 0 54 27 16
2014 AO-02 0 33 6 13 39 9 0 36 58 15
2014 AO-03 4 15 20 23 30 7 0 20 58 181
2014 AO-04 8 30 17 26 19 0 0 37 46 46
2014 AO-05 18 41 8 14 20 0 0 59 33 14

Question 34. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 19 29 19 18 13 1 0 49 32 216
2020 AO-03 14 35 18 17 14 2 0 50 32 145
2020 AO-04 16 22 19 28 16 0 0 38 43 38
2020 AO-05 52 23 16 10 0 0 0 74 10 12
2019 AO 6 24 22 27 20 1 0 30 47 193
2019 AO-02 0 50 25 8 8 8 0 55 18 12
2019 AO-03 5 20 23 32 19 1 0 25 52 125
2019 AO-04 8 21 21 21 29 0 0 29 50 39
2018 AO 4 26 22 28 20 0 0 30 48 208
2018 AO-03 3 24 21 31 21 0 0 27 52 134
2018 AO-04 4 26 24 26 20 0 0 30 46 41
2018 AO-05 5 29 9 19 38 0 0 34 57 13
2017 AO 6 19 25 23 25 2 0 25 49 254
2017 AO-02 0 8 67 25 0 0 0 8 25 12
2017 AO-03 6 15 24 24 29 2 0 22 53 175
2017 AO-04 0 22 25 29 24 0 0 22 53 41
2017 AO-05 9 60 0 8 24 0 0 69 31 12
2014 AO 8 21 19 23 26 3 0 30 51 274
2014 AO-01 25 31 37 0 6 0 0 57 6 16
2014 AO-02 0 21 14 28 28 10 0 23 62 14
2014 AO-03 5 18 19 26 30 3 0 24 57 181
2014 AO-04 16 23 15 25 21 0 0 39 46 46
2014 AO-05 18 33 16 14 20 0 0 51 33 14

Question 35. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 40 24 11 3 5 11 5 77 10 216
2020 AO-03 37 24 12 4 5 15 4 75 10 145
2020 AO-04 40 22 14 2 6 3 14 75 9 38
2020 AO-05 64 26 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12
2019 AO 32 20 11 5 7 20 4 69 17 193
2019 AO-02 50 8 8 8 0 17 8 78 11 12
2019 AO-03 29 17 11 7 6 26 4 67 18 125
2019 AO-04 31 33 11 3 10 8 5 74 14 39
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Question 36. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 17 42 22 11 6 2 0 60 18 216
2020 AO-03 15 42 23 10 7 3 0 59 17 145
2020 AO-04 15 39 22 21 3 0 0 54 24 38
2020 AO-05 16 64 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 12
2019 AO 6 32 32 16 12 3 0 39 29 193
2019 AO-02 8 25 50 8 0 8 0 36 9 12
2019 AO-03 6 29 32 17 12 3 0 36 30 125
2019 AO-04 3 39 32 12 15 0 0 41 27 39
2018 AO 6 30 30 23 10 1 0 37 33 204
2018 AO-03 6 28 35 22 8 1 0 34 30 132
2018 AO-04 4 34 26 19 18 0 0 38 37 40
2018 AO-05 5 29 9 42 14 0 0 34 57 13
2017 AO 6 30 27 20 15 2 0 37 36 254
2017 AO-02 0 33 42 17 8 0 0 33 25 12
2017 AO-03 7 29 27 19 15 3 0 37 35 175
2017 AO-04 0 34 27 24 15 0 0 34 39 41
2017 AO-05 9 33 26 17 16 0 0 42 33 12
2014 AO 9 26 23 22 18 1 0 36 41 275
2014 AO-01 19 43 6 31 0 0 0 62 31 16
2014 AO-02 0 26 32 7 26 9 0 29 36 15
2014 AO-03 6 24 25 22 22 1 0 30 44 181
2014 AO-04 14 31 19 26 11 0 0 45 36 46
2014 AO-05 38 27 8 21 6 0 0 65 27 14

Question 37. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 11 33 25 18 12 2 0 44 30 214
2020 AO-03 9 32 28 16 13 3 0 42 29 146
2020 AO-04 11 29 24 25 11 0 0 40 36 35
2020 AO-05 10 48 16 26 0 0 0 58 26 12
2019 AO 4 20 25 29 21 2 0 24 51 192
2019 AO-02 0 25 33 33 8 0 0 25 42 12
2019 AO-03 3 20 29 28 18 2 0 23 47 125
2019 AO-04 3 13 11 37 37 0 0 16 74 39

Question 38. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 34 34 13 9 7 1 1 70 16 216
2020 AO-03 32 36 14 9 8 1 1 68 17 146
2020 AO-04 29 39 17 10 2 0 3 71 12 38
2020 AO-05 48 32 0 10 10 0 0 81 19 12
2019 AO 22 36 19 14 7 1 0 59 22 193
2019 AO-02 8 75 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 AO-03 20 32 23 12 11 2 1 54 23 125
2019 AO-04 31 28 16 23 3 0 0 59 25 39
2018 AO 25 39 16 10 7 2 1 65 18 207
2018 AO-03 20 38 17 14 8 2 1 61 22 134
2018 AO-04 26 47 16 0 8 0 3 75 8 40
2018 AO-05 33 43 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 13
2017 AO 25 41 13 12 7 3 0 67 19 254
2017 AO-02 33 25 8 33 0 0 0 58 33 12
2017 AO-03 26 40 15 8 7 4 0 69 16 175
2017 AO-04 17 51 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 41
2017 AO-05 25 26 9 33 8 0 0 51 40 12
2014 AO 28 39 14 10 5 4 1 70 15 275
2014 AO-01 44 37 0 6 6 6 0 87 13 16
2014 AO-02 13 22 38 13 13 0 0 35 26 15
2014 AO-03 23 41 14 10 5 5 2 68 16 181
2014 AO-04 36 40 14 10 0 0 0 75 10 46
2014 AO-05 53 35 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 14

Question 39. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 34 34 19 8 4 1 0 69 12 217
2020 AO-03 34 33 18 8 5 1 0 68 13 146
2020 AO-04 27 43 23 7 0 0 0 70 7 38
2020 AO-05 52 29 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 12
2019 AO 19 31 28 12 9 1 0 51 21 193
2019 AO-02 25 50 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12
2019 AO-03 17 29 31 10 11 1 0 47 21 125
2019 AO-04 18 34 24 12 11 0 0 53 23 39
2018 AO 19 41 25 5 9 0 0 60 14 207
2018 AO-03 17 40 29 5 9 0 0 57 14 134
2018 AO-04 24 42 18 5 11 0 0 66 16 40
2018 AO-05 19 42 24 0 14 0 0 62 14 13

Question 40. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 31 29 16 10 7 5 2 65 18 216
2020 AO-03 29 31 18 10 6 5 1 64 17 145
2020 AO-04 29 32 14 10 9 6 0 65 20 38
2020 AO-05 55 26 0 10 10 0 0 81 19 12
2019 AO 17 27 19 15 11 10 1 49 30 193
2019 AO-02 42 17 25 0 8 8 0 64 9 12
2019 AO-03 14 25 22 17 11 11 1 44 32 125
2019 AO-04 13 33 13 18 15 8 0 51 35 39
2018 AO 17 30 21 11 15 6 0 50 28 206
2018 AO-03 14 28 23 13 15 7 0 45 30 133
2018 AO-04 21 34 16 8 18 3 0 57 27 40
2018 AO-05 14 24 37 5 14 0 5 40 20 13
2017 AO 16 33 19 14 12 6 0 52 28 254
2017 AO-02 8 50 0 8 8 25 0 78 22 12
2017 AO-03 15 32 21 14 11 6 1 50 27 175
2017 AO-04 20 32 17 12 17 2 0 53 30 41
2017 AO-05 34 26 17 8 16 0 0 60 24 12
2014 AO 19 30 16 13 15 5 1 52 30 275
2014 AO-01 38 31 19 0 6 6 0 73 7 16
2014 AO-02 20 35 12 20 13 0 0 55 33 15
2014 AO-03 15 28 17 15 17 8 1 46 35 181
2014 AO-04 21 45 9 9 17 0 0 66 25 46
2014 AO-05 53 6 23 6 6 0 6 63 12 14

Question 41. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 19 30 24 16 7 3 1 51 24 217
2020 AO-03 18 31 22 18 7 3 1 51 26 146
2020 AO-04 19 32 27 13 9 0 0 51 22 38
2020 AO-05 19 39 16 26 0 0 0 58 26 12
2019 AO 12 13 29 21 21 3 0 26 44 193
2019 AO-02 8 17 42 17 8 8 0 27 27 12
2019 AO-03 12 11 32 22 20 4 0 24 43 125
2019 AO-04 8 13 25 24 30 0 0 21 53 39
2018 AO 5 27 26 22 19 1 0 31 42 207
2018 AO-03 2 27 28 22 20 1 0 29 43 134
2018 AO-04 10 27 26 21 17 0 0 36 38 40
2018 AO-05 5 14 24 28 29 0 0 19 57 13
2017 AO 6 25 19 26 22 2 0 31 49 255
2017 AO-02 8 8 38 31 15 0 0 15 46 13
2017 AO-03 7 24 17 26 24 2 0 32 51 175
2017 AO-04 2 25 22 29 21 0 0 27 51 41
2017 AO-05 0 42 9 17 33 0 0 42 49 12
2014 AO 9 25 24 16 22 3 0 36 39 275
2014 AO-01 19 38 25 13 0 6 0 60 13 16
2014 AO-02 20 13 25 7 26 9 0 36 36 15
2014 AO-03 5 24 27 17 23 3 1 30 41 181
2014 AO-04 14 30 16 14 25 0 0 44 40 46
2014 AO-05 34 20 6 14 27 0 0 53 41 14

Question 42. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 22 25 21 12 15 2 3 50 29 217
2020 AO-03 24 25 21 12 14 1 4 51 27 146
2020 AO-04 17 29 20 16 18 0 0 46 34 38
2020 AO-05 42 6 26 16 10 0 0 48 26 12
2019 AO 11 26 20 19 22 2 1 38 42 192
2019 AO-02 8 42 17 17 17 0 0 50 33 12
2019 AO-03 11 26 21 18 21 3 1 38 41 124
2019 AO-04 8 26 16 23 27 0 0 34 50 39
2018 AO 11 28 20 15 23 2 2 40 39 206
2018 AO-03 8 27 25 13 25 2 1 36 39 133
2018 AO-04 13 28 12 21 25 0 0 42 46 40
2018 AO-05 9 29 0 28 19 0 14 45 55 13
2017 AO 9 30 18 17 22 2 3 40 41 255
2017 AO-02 15 15 15 23 23 0 8 33 50 13
2017 AO-03 10 30 19 15 23 1 1 41 40 175
2017 AO-04 7 32 12 25 22 0 2 40 47 41
2017 AO-05 0 34 18 17 31 0 0 34 48 12
2014 AO 14 26 19 11 23 3 4 43 36 275
2014 AO-01 19 31 24 6 6 0 13 58 14 16
2014 AO-02 20 13 32 0 20 9 7 39 23 15
2014 AO-03 11 26 20 12 24 3 3 40 39 181
2014 AO-04 16 29 12 14 24 2 2 47 40 46
2014 AO-05 41 18 8 8 25 0 0 59 33 14

Question 43a. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 59 25 7 2 0 0 7 90 3 215
2020 AO-03 61 23 6 1 1 1 8 92 2 144
2020 AO-04 65 24 3 3 0 0 6 94 3 38
2020 AO-05 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 AO 46 29 11 5 2 0 6 81 8 190
2019 AO-02 42 33 8 0 8 0 8 82 9 12
2019 AO-03 42 29 15 6 2 0 7 76 8 122
2019 AO-04 61 28 5 3 3 0 0 89 5 39

Question 43b. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 39 26 15 9 6 2 4 69 16 217
2020 AO-03 39 25 15 9 6 2 4 68 16 146
2020 AO-04 38 29 11 13 5 2 3 70 18 38
2020 AO-05 45 36 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 12
2019 AO 21 25 18 13 15 3 5 50 31 192
2019 AO-02 17 42 25 0 8 0 8 64 9 12
2019 AO-03 19 24 16 17 16 4 5 47 35 124
2019 AO-04 13 28 29 11 19 0 0 41 30 39

Question 43c. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 74 12 3 3 1 3 4 92 5 214
2020 AO-03 73 12 2 4 1 4 4 92 6 143
2020 AO-04 75 16 3 2 0 2 3 95 2 38
2020 AO-05 84 0 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 12
2019 AO 67 11 4 2 4 6 6 88 7 192
2019 AO-02 75 0 8 0 0 0 17 90 0 12
2019 AO-03 65 11 4 2 6 7 5 86 9 124
2019 AO-04 69 13 5 2 2 7 3 90 4 39

Question 43d. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 78 7 2 0 1 2 9 96 2 215
2020 AO-03 76 6 2 1 2 2 10 94 3 145
2020 AO-04 90 3 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 37
2020 AO-05 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 AO 70 9 3 1 2 5 11 94 3 191
2019 AO-02 67 8 8 0 0 0 17 90 0 12
2019 AO-03 68 8 3 1 2 6 11 92 4 123
2019 AO-04 78 8 3 0 0 4 7 97 0 39

Question 44. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 21 42 20 10 5 1 0 64 16 216
2020 AO-03 22 40 20 11 6 2 0 63 17 145
2020 AO-04 17 47 19 13 5 0 0 63 17 38
2020 AO-05 36 45 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 12
2019 AO 14 41 21 14 6 4 0 57 21 193
2019 AO-02 17 25 25 25 0 8 0 45 27 12
2019 AO-03 15 40 20 16 6 4 0 57 22 125
2019 AO-04 8 52 21 11 9 0 0 60 19 39
2018 AO 8 35 29 19 8 1 0 43 28 206
2018 AO-03 7 33 33 17 8 2 0 41 26 134
2018 AO-04 7 40 21 20 11 0 0 47 31 40
2018 AO-05 11 26 21 26 16 0 0 37 42 12
2017 AO 8 37 25 15 14 1 0 46 29 255
2017 AO-02 8 38 46 0 8 0 0 46 8 13
2017 AO-03 10 35 24 16 15 1 0 45 31 175
2017 AO-04 2 44 24 15 12 2 0 48 27 41
2017 AO-05 9 43 25 8 16 0 0 52 24 12

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 41 38 12 5 3 2 0 81 7 216
2020 AO-03 41 37 14 4 2 3 0 80 6 145
2020 AO-04 30 51 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 38
2020 AO-05 74 16 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 12
2019 AO 23 49 19 3 2 4 0 75 6 192
2019 AO-02 17 33 42 0 0 8 0 55 0 12
2019 AO-03 22 51 17 4 2 4 0 76 7 124
2019 AO-04 24 52 13 4 2 5 0 80 6 39
2018 AO 32 42 16 4 2 4 0 77 6 208
2018 AO-03 30 41 17 5 2 5 1 75 6 134
2018 AO-04 31 51 13 0 3 1 0 84 3 41
2018 AO-05 24 53 19 0 5 0 0 76 5 13
2017 AO 23 49 15 6 4 3 0 74 11 255
2017 AO-02 23 62 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2017 AO-03 23 49 15 6 3 3 0 74 10 175
2017 AO-04 12 64 10 5 7 2 0 78 12 41
2017 AO-05 43 26 8 8 16 0 0 69 24 12
2014 AO 26 41 18 7 2 4 0 71 10 275
2014 AO-01 57 19 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 16
2014 AO-02 26 35 12 20 0 7 0 66 21 15
2014 AO-03 18 43 22 7 4 5 1 65 12 181
2014 AO-04 32 52 9 5 0 2 0 86 5 46
2014 AO-05 67 21 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 14

Question 46. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 42 34 16 4 1 4 0 79 5 217
2020 AO-03 43 32 16 3 1 6 0 79 4 146
2020 AO-04 36 47 16 2 0 0 0 83 2 38
2020 AO-05 55 26 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 12
2019 AO 29 37 20 3 2 8 1 72 6 192
2019 AO-02 25 33 33 0 0 8 0 64 0 12
2019 AO-03 27 40 18 4 2 8 1 73 7 124
2019 AO-04 29 45 15 0 3 5 3 80 4 39
2018 AO 31 35 23 5 1 3 1 69 7 208
2018 AO-03 28 33 25 7 2 3 2 64 10 134
2018 AO-04 39 39 17 0 0 4 0 82 0 41
2018 AO-05 34 42 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 13
2017 AO 21 41 24 3 5 6 0 66 8 253
2017 AO-02 25 33 17 8 0 17 0 70 10 12
2017 AO-03 22 41 23 2 5 6 1 67 8 174
2017 AO-04 24 35 29 5 5 2 0 60 10 41
2017 AO-05 27 49 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 12
2014 AO 25 35 22 5 2 10 1 67 8 275
2014 AO-01 50 19 13 0 0 12 6 85 0 16
2014 AO-02 33 22 25 0 13 7 0 59 14 15
2014 AO-03 19 37 24 7 1 11 1 64 9 181
2014 AO-04 30 37 21 4 2 4 2 72 6 46
2014 AO-05 40 43 12 0 0 6 0 88 0 14

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 46 30 16 2 2 3 1 79 4 216
2020 AO-03 45 29 16 2 1 4 1 79 4 145
2020 AO-04 49 36 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 38
2020 AO-05 55 36 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12

Question 48. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about issues related to racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsman, human resources advisor).

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 46 34 10 3 4 2 0 83 7 214
2020 AO-03 41 37 12 4 3 3 1 81 7 143
2020 AO-04 50 37 8 2 0 3 0 90 2 38
2020 AO-05 64 26 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 12

Question 49. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 58 28 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 214
2020 AO-03 58 28 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 143
2020 AO-04 47 41 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 38
2020 AO-05 81 10 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 12
2019 AO 37 37 11 9 4 1 0 75 14 193
2019 AO-02 25 58 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2019 AO-03 41 32 10 11 5 1 0 74 17 125
2019 AO-04 21 54 10 10 5 0 0 76 15 39
2018 AO 37 37 15 7 5 0 0 74 12 206
2018 AO-03 35 39 14 8 5 0 0 74 12 133
2018 AO-04 35 33 21 3 8 0 0 68 11 41
2018 AO-05 24 33 19 9 14 0 0 58 24 13
2017 AO 32 41 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 254
2017 AO-02 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2017 AO-03 30 43 14 9 5 0 0 73 14 175
2017 AO-04 27 47 7 12 7 0 0 74 19 41
2017 AO-05 55 19 0 17 9 0 0 74 26 11
2014 AO 34 38 14 7 6 0 0 73 13 275
2014 AO-01 50 43 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2014 AO-02 49 7 19 7 20 0 0 55 26 15
2014 AO-03 30 40 15 8 6 1 1 71 14 181
2014 AO-04 34 43 12 9 2 0 0 77 11 46
2014 AO-05 53 33 6 0 8 0 0 86 8 14

Question 50. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 41 34 13 6 4 1 0 76 10 213
2020 AO-03 38 35 15 6 4 1 0 74 10 142
2020 AO-04 41 38 7 9 2 3 0 81 11 38
2020 AO-05 55 36 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12
2019 AO 23 25 26 14 11 1 0 49 25 193
2019 AO-02 25 58 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 AO-03 24 21 25 15 13 2 0 46 28 125
2019 AO-04 8 29 39 12 12 0 0 37 24 39
2018 AO 20 30 19 16 14 0 0 50 31 205
2018 AO-03 19 28 18 19 15 0 0 47 35 131
2018 AO-04 20 29 24 12 16 0 0 48 28 41
2018 AO-05 15 19 33 9 24 0 0 34 33 13
2017 AO 14 33 18 18 17 0 0 47 35 254
2017 AO-02 15 54 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2017 AO-03 12 32 17 21 18 0 0 44 39 175
2017 AO-04 15 30 22 10 22 0 0 46 32 40
2017 AO-05 17 34 18 0 31 0 0 51 31 12
2014 AO 15 32 17 20 16 0 0 47 36 275
2014 AO-01 50 25 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 16
2014 AO-02 7 49 7 25 13 0 0 55 38 15
2014 AO-03 12 31 17 21 18 1 0 43 40 181
2014 AO-04 12 35 17 23 13 0 0 47 36 46
2014 AO-05 38 35 8 6 14 0 0 73 20 14

Question 51. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 34 41 14 7 3 0 0 75 10 213
2020 AO-03 35 39 16 8 3 0 0 73 11 142
2020 AO-04 28 53 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 38
2020 AO-05 45 45 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12
2019 AO 20 32 22 18 8 1 0 52 26 192
2019 AO-02 25 50 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2019 AO-03 19 31 22 17 11 1 0 50 27 124
2019 AO-04 8 34 25 25 7 0 0 42 32 39
2018 AO 16 35 18 17 14 0 0 51 31 206
2018 AO-03 16 34 17 17 16 0 0 50 33 133
2018 AO-04 12 31 24 17 16 0 0 43 33 41
2018 AO-05 15 28 9 33 14 0 0 43 47 13
2017 AO 13 36 17 18 15 0 0 49 34 255
2017 AO-02 15 54 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2017 AO-03 12 35 15 23 14 0 0 47 38 175
2017 AO-04 10 39 17 10 24 0 0 49 34 41
2017 AO-05 17 34 18 8 24 0 0 51 31 12
2014 AO 12 35 18 19 16 0 0 47 35 275
2014 AO-01 44 37 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 16
2014 AO-02 13 42 7 25 13 0 0 55 38 15
2014 AO-03 8 32 20 21 19 0 0 40 40 181
2014 AO-04 10 39 19 19 13 0 0 49 32 46
2014 AO-05 38 43 0 12 8 0 0 80 20 14

Question 52. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 53 24 11 6 3 2 1 80 9 215
2020 AO-03 51 26 12 5 4 1 2 79 9 144
2020 AO-04 57 21 7 12 0 3 0 80 12 38
2020 AO-05 64 16 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 12
2019 AO 30 27 23 8 3 4 3 62 13 193
2019 AO-02 25 33 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 12
2019 AO-03 31 25 23 8 4 6 4 61 14 125
2019 AO-04 18 39 26 10 3 3 3 59 13 39
2018 AO 30 25 19 14 8 1 3 57 22 207
2018 AO-03 31 26 19 12 8 2 3 59 21 133
2018 AO-04 20 20 25 22 11 0 3 40 34 41
2018 AO-05 19 29 0 28 14 0 9 53 47 13
2017 AO 25 25 26 9 8 3 3 54 18 254
2017 AO-02 23 31 23 15 0 0 8 58 17 13
2017 AO-03 26 21 32 9 7 3 2 50 17 174
2017 AO-04 22 37 12 10 17 2 0 60 27 41
2017 AO-05 34 43 0 8 8 8 0 83 17 12
2014 AO 26 28 18 11 10 3 4 58 23 275
2014 AO-01 50 38 6 0 0 6 0 93 0 16
2014 AO-02 20 22 13 19 13 13 0 48 37 15
2014 AO-03 21 27 20 13 12 3 5 52 26 181
2014 AO-04 24 37 18 9 6 0 6 65 16 46
2014 AO-05 69 12 6 6 8 0 0 80 14 14
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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 15 60 25 216
2020 AO-03 15 60 25 145
2020 AO-04 17 55 28 38
2020 AO-05 19 51 29 12
2019 AO 20 46 34 192
2019 AO-02 8 50 42 12
2019 AO-03 20 49 31 124
2019 AO-04 26 32 41 39
2018 AO 18 46 36 208
2018 AO-03 17 50 33 134
2018 AO-04 24 29 47 41
2018 AO-05 19 24 57 13
2017 AO 16 53 31 255
2017 AO-02 23 38 38 13
2017 AO-03 13 57 30 175
2017 AO-04 25 39 36 41
2017 AO-05 24 34 43 12
2014 AO 25 46 29 275
2014 AO-01 6 69 24 16
2014 AO-02 26 32 42 15
2014 AO-03 24 45 31 181
2014 AO-04 33 47 20 46
2014 AO-05 25 53 21 14

Question 54. 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
2020 AO 72 13 5 3 0 7 31
2020 AO-03 77 5 8 5 0 5 21
2019 AO 41 3 11 38 3 5 38
2019 AO-03 43 4 12 37 4 0 25
2019 AO-04 20 0 10 50 0 20 10
2018 AO 43 3 11 32 3 8 37
2018 AO-03 39 4 4 43 0 9 23
2017 AO 44 7 7 29 0 12 41
2017 AO-03 39 4 9 39 0 9 23
2017 AO-04 50 10 10 20 0 10 10
2014 AO 41 18 10 28 9999 3 67
2014 AO-03 37 17 14 33 9999 0 43
2014 AO-04 54 27 0 19 9999 0 14
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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 55. 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
2020 AO 9 91 216
2020 AO-03 7 93 146
2019 AO 12 88 193
2019 AO-03 11 89 125
2019 AO-04 11 89 39
2018 AO 15 85 207
2018 AO-03 14 86 133
2018 AO-04 20 80 41

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 58 42 20
2019 AO 65 35 23
2019 AO-03 56 44 14
2018 AO 37 63 31
2018 AO-03 28 72 18

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 56 44 20
2019 AO 54 46 23
2019 AO-03 66 34 14
2018 AO 76 24 31

Question 56d. 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
2020 AO 0 100 20
2020 AO-03 0 100 10
2019 AO 0 100 23
2019 AO-03 0 100 14
2018 AO 0 100 31
2018 AO-03 0 100 18

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 AO 0 100 23
2019 AO-03 0 100 14

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 AO 17 83 31

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 AO 0 100 23
2019 AO-03 0 100 14
2018 AO 0 100 31
2018 AO-03 0 100 18

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 49 51 20
2019 AO 40 60 23
2019 AO-03 41 59 14
2018 AO 39 61 31
2018 AO-03 39 61 18

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 30 70 20
2019 AO 40 60 23
2019 AO-03 37 63 14
2018 AO 42 58 31
2018 AO-03 50 50 18

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 25 75 20
2019 AO 52 48 23
2019 AO-03 59 41 14
2018 AO 54 46 31
2018 AO-03 61 39 18

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 47 53 20
2019 AO 41 59 23
2019 AO-03 49 51 14
2018 AO 41 59 31
2018 AO-03 33 67 18

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 30 70 20
2019 AO 35 65 23
2019 AO-03 37 63 14
2018 AO 51 49 31
2018 AO-03 56 44 18

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 49 51 20
2020 AO-03 48 52 10
2019 AO 48 52 23
2019 AO-03 41 59 14
2018 AO 51 49 31
2018 AO-03 50 50 18

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 44 56 20
2019 AO 40 60 23
2018 AO 32 68 31
2018 AO-03 33 67 18

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 0 100 20
2020 AO-03 0 100 10
2019 AO 0 100 23
2019 AO-03 0 100 14

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 0 100 20
2020 AO-03 0 100 10

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 32 68 20

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 42 58 20
2019 AO 35 65 23
2019 AO-03 44 56 14
2018 AO 44 56 31
2018 AO-03 44 56 18

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 25 75 20
2018 AO 19 81 31

Question 58a. 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
2020 AO 56 44 20
2020 AO-03 48 52 10
2019 AO 59 41 23
2019 AO-03 56 44 14
2018 AO 37 63 31
2018 AO-03 28 72 18

Question 58b. 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 AO 28 72 23
2019 AO-03 37 63 14

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 26 74 20
2019 AO 32 68 23
2019 AO-03 44 56 14
2018 AO 36 64 31
2018 AO-03 28 72 18

Question 58e. 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 AO 0 100 23
2019 AO-03 0 100 14

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 AO 15 85 31

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 AO 29 71 23
2018 AO 36 64 31
2018 AO-03 44 56 18

Question 59j. 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 AO 39 61 27
2018 AO-03 41 59 17

Question 59l. 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 AO 58 42 27
2018 AO-03 71 29 17

Question 59n. 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 AO 60 40 27
2018 AO-03 65 35 17

Question 60. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 19 18 19 7 8 23 5 52 21 216
2020 AO-03 18 16 19 7 8 26 6 51 22 146
2020 AO-04 22 18 25 11 6 16 3 49 20 38
2020 AO-05 14 46 0 0 11 29 0 85 15 11
2019 AO 8 21 22 13 7 25 6 41 28 193
2019 AO-02 25 25 25 25 0 0 0 50 25 12
2019 AO-03 5 22 21 10 8 29 7 40 27 125
2019 AO-04 11 18 21 21 6 20 3 38 35 39
2018 AO 11 18 25 7 11 21 6 40 26 208
2018 AO-03 9 14 30 7 10 22 8 34 24 134
2018 AO-04 10 25 21 8 19 14 3 43 32 41
2018 AO-05 24 33 19 0 14 10 0 63 16 13
2017 AO 11 16 25 10 11 20 7 38 29 255
2017 AO-02 15 31 23 15 0 15 0 55 18 13
2017 AO-03 10 14 25 11 10 22 8 34 30 175
2017 AO-04 10 25 17 7 22 14 5 43 36 41
2017 AO-05 18 17 42 0 8 8 8 41 9 12
2014 AO 12 16 22 10 12 22 6 40 30 275
2014 AO-01 25 19 19 0 0 31 6 70 0 16
2014 AO-02 7 7 20 19 13 22 13 20 49 15
2014 AO-03 8 12 25 11 13 25 6 30 35 181
2014 AO-04 16 34 18 4 10 13 4 61 17 46
2014 AO-05 32 23 6 8 14 6 12 67 26 14

Question 61. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 37 28 17 8 5 4 1 69 14 217
2020 AO-03 38 26 19 8 4 5 0 67 12 146
2020 AO-04 30 38 13 9 6 2 3 71 15 38
2020 AO-05 35 36 10 10 0 10 0 79 11 12
2019 AO 26 30 19 10 4 9 2 62 16 193
2019 AO-02 33 33 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12
2019 AO-03 24 26 23 8 6 12 2 58 16 125
2019 AO-04 21 45 10 18 2 5 0 70 20 39
2018 AO 21 30 23 11 8 6 1 55 20 206
2018 AO-03 17 31 27 12 7 7 0 51 20 132
2018 AO-04 25 31 16 9 16 3 0 58 26 41
2018 AO-05 38 29 19 0 14 0 0 67 14 13
2017 AO 21 33 20 8 10 6 2 58 20 254
2017 AO-02 31 31 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 13
2017 AO-03 18 33 21 9 10 7 2 57 20 174
2017 AO-04 22 30 22 5 17 2 2 54 23 41
2017 AO-05 35 34 8 16 8 0 0 69 24 12
2014 AO 18 25 29 9 9 9 0 48 20 275
2014 AO-01 38 19 31 0 0 13 0 65 0 16
2014 AO-02 7 26 20 19 13 16 0 39 38 15
2014 AO-03 12 24 33 9 10 11 1 40 22 181
2014 AO-04 29 34 23 6 6 2 0 64 13 46
2014 AO-05 40 27 0 20 8 6 0 71 29 14
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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 62. 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
2020 AO 4 96 217
2020 AO-01 0 100 10
2020 AO-03 6 94 146
2020 AO-05 0 100 12
2019 AO 6 94 193
2019 AO-02 0 100 12
2019 AO-03 7 93 125
2019 AO-05 0 100 10
2018 AO 11 89 207
2018 AO-03 11 89 133
2018 AO-04 12 88 41

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 AO 41 59 12
2018 AO 33 67 23

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 0 100 10
2019 AO 0 100 12
2018 AO 0 100 23
2018 AO-03 0 100 15

Question 63d. 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
2020 AO 0 100 10
2019 AO 0 100 12
2018 AO 0 100 23
2018 AO-03 0 100 15

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 0 100 10
2018 AO 0 100 23
2018 AO-03 0 100 15

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 AO 0 100 12
2018 AO 0 100 23
2018 AO-03 0 100 15

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 AO 0 100 12
2018 AO 0 100 23
2018 AO-03 0 100 15

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 AO 0 100 10
2018 AO 40 60 23
2018 AO-03 47 53 15

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 AO 0 100 23
2018 AO-03 0 100 15

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 0 100 10

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 AO 28 72 23

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 AO 21 79 23

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 0 100 10
2019 AO 0 100 10
2018 AO 0 100 23
2018 AO-03 0 100 15

Question 64h. 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
2020 AO 0 100 10
2019 AO 0 100 10
2018 AO 0 100 23
2018 AO-03 0 100 15

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 0 100 10
2019 AO 0 100 10
2018 AO 0 100 23
2018 AO-03 0 100 15

Question 64k. 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
2020 AO 0 100 10
2019 AO 0 100 10
2018 AO 0 100 23
2018 AO-03 0 100 15

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 0 100 10
2019 AO 0 100 10
2018 AO 0 100 23
2018 AO-03 0 100 15

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 AO 0 100 10
2018 AO 29 71 23
2018 AO-03 33 67 15

Question 65a. 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
2018 AO 38 62 23
2018 AO-03 33 67 15

Question 65b. 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
2018 AO 21 79 23

Question 65c. 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
2020 AO 0 100 10

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 AO 24 76 23

Question 65e. 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
2020 AO 0 100 10
2019 AO 0 100 10
2018 AO 0 100 23
2018 AO-03 0 100 15

Question 65g. 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
2020 AO 0 100 10
2019 AO 0 100 10

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 AO 0 100 10

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 AO 38 62 23
2018 AO-03 33 67 15

Question 66b. 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 AO 0 100 18
2018 AO-03 0 100 11

Question 66c. 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
2018 AO 0 100 18
2018 AO-03 0 100 11

Question 66e. 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 AO 0 100 18
2018 AO-03 0 100 11

Question 66f. 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 AO 0 100 18
2018 AO-03 0 100 11

Question 66j. 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 AO 30 70 18

Question 66k. 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 AO 0 100 18
2018 AO-03 0 100 11

Question 66l. 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 AO 37 63 18

Question 66m. 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 AO 0 100 18
2018 AO-03 0 100 11

Question 66n. 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 AO 63 37 18

Question 67. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 22 19 21 4 3 26 5 60 10 217
2020 AO-03 21 17 21 4 4 27 5 57 11 146
2020 AO-04 25 22 27 3 0 17 6 61 4 38
2020 AO-05 13 52 0 10 0 26 0 87 13 12
2019 AO 14 18 26 3 4 29 5 49 11 193
2019 AO-02 25 25 25 0 8 8 8 60 10 12
2019 AO-03 9 16 28 4 4 34 5 41 13 125
2019 AO-04 24 21 24 3 3 23 3 60 8 39
2018 AO 10 17 30 4 7 26 6 40 16 204
2018 AO-03 4 16 32 4 8 30 7 32 18 132
2018 AO-04 17 22 28 4 11 15 3 47 19 39
2018 AO-05 24 28 33 0 0 15 0 61 0 13
2017 AO 10 18 29 4 4 29 5 44 13 254
2017 AO-02 8 31 23 0 0 31 8 63 0 13
2017 AO-03 8 18 26 4 5 33 6 43 14 174
2017 AO-04 12 19 37 5 7 17 2 39 15 41
2017 AO-05 26 9 40 0 0 17 8 46 0 12
2014 AO 12 15 28 4 6 29 6 42 16 275
2014 AO-01 19 19 19 0 0 43 0 67 0 16
2014 AO-02 7 13 25 0 7 29 20 38 13 15
2014 AO-03 9 13 31 4 7 31 5 34 17 181
2014 AO-04 16 25 18 4 9 25 4 58 17 46
2014 AO-05 32 14 29 8 0 6 12 55 9 14

Question 68. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 38 31 17 4 3 6 1 74 7 216
2020 AO-03 39 29 17 5 4 6 1 73 9 145
2020 AO-04 33 46 15 5 0 2 0 80 5 38
2020 AO-05 48 26 16 0 0 10 0 82 0 12
2019 AO 29 32 18 6 2 11 2 70 9 193
2019 AO-02 33 42 8 0 0 8 8 90 0 12
2019 AO-03 25 31 19 7 3 13 2 66 12 125
2019 AO-04 32 37 16 4 2 10 0 76 7 39
2018 AO 22 31 23 5 6 11 1 61 13 206
2018 AO-03 17 32 25 5 8 14 0 57 14 133
2018 AO-04 26 40 18 7 6 4 0 69 13 40
2018 AO-05 33 38 19 0 5 5 0 75 5 13
2017 AO 21 36 22 5 4 10 2 65 10 254
2017 AO-02 31 38 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2017 AO-03 18 36 21 6 3 13 2 63 11 174
2017 AO-04 22 41 24 0 7 2 2 67 7 41
2017 AO-05 35 34 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 12
2014 AO 19 31 23 5 4 15 2 60 12 275
2014 AO-01 31 31 24 0 0 13 0 72 0 16
2014 AO-02 20 33 6 7 7 22 7 74 18 15
2014 AO-03 12 30 27 6 4 19 1 53 13 181
2014 AO-04 32 35 14 4 6 4 4 73 11 46
2014 AO-05 38 27 16 8 6 0 6 69 15 14
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 23 34 17 15 11 0 0 58 25 217
2020 AO-03 22 34 16 16 13 0 0 56 29 146
2020 AO-04 32 30 19 16 3 0 0 62 18 38
2020 AO-05 23 48 19 0 10 0 0 71 10 12

Question 70b. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 42 37 14 2 5 0 0 79 7 216
2020 AO-03 44 39 12 2 2 0 1 83 4 145
2020 AO-04 45 28 18 3 6 0 0 73 8 38
2020 AO-05 16 45 39 0 0 0 0 61 0 12
2019 AO 20 31 18 12 19 0 1 51 31 193
2019 AO-02 33 33 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 12
2019 AO-03 17 31 21 13 17 0 1 49 30 125
2019 AO-04 15 31 16 8 31 0 0 46 39 39
2018 AO 19 30 23 12 14 0 2 50 27 207
2018 AO-03 20 32 19 11 15 0 3 53 27 133
2018 AO-04 17 19 37 13 14 0 0 36 28 41
2018 AO-05 19 42 19 19 0 0 0 62 19 13
2017 AO 32 38 13 9 6 0 1 72 15 253
2017 AO-02 31 31 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 13
2017 AO-03 28 41 14 9 5 0 2 71 14 173
2017 AO-04 42 29 7 17 5 0 0 71 22 41
2017 AO-05 56 35 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 12

Question 70c. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 15 30 22 17 15 0 0 45 32 216
2020 AO-03 19 32 22 15 13 0 0 50 28 145
2020 AO-04 2 28 20 31 19 0 0 29 50 38
2020 AO-05 10 19 23 16 32 0 0 29 48 12
2019 AO 11 24 23 23 18 0 1 36 41 193
2019 AO-02 17 50 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2019 AO-03 10 23 25 26 16 0 1 33 42 125
2019 AO-04 4 18 21 27 29 0 0 23 56 39
2018 AO 6 25 22 26 21 0 0 32 47 207
2018 AO-03 6 26 23 29 17 0 0 32 45 133
2018 AO-04 0 14 24 24 38 0 0 14 62 41
2018 AO-05 9 14 19 19 38 0 0 24 57 13
2017 AO 10 22 23 18 26 0 1 32 44 254
2017 AO-02 31 38 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2017 AO-03 9 22 25 21 21 1 1 31 43 174
2017 AO-04 2 12 15 17 54 0 0 15 71 41
2017 AO-05 8 26 33 8 26 0 0 34 34 12

Question 70d. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 27 36 16 11 8 0 2 65 19 216
2020 AO-03 32 37 14 8 7 0 1 70 15 146
2020 AO-04 8 44 13 22 10 0 3 53 33 37
2020 AO-05 19 26 29 16 10 0 0 45 26 12
2019 AO 20 32 25 11 10 0 1 53 22 193
2019 AO-02 42 42 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2019 AO-03 19 32 30 11 8 0 1 51 19 125
2019 AO-04 11 33 21 18 14 0 3 45 33 39
2018 AO 15 31 25 15 13 1 0 47 28 207
2018 AO-03 15 35 26 14 9 1 1 51 23 134
2018 AO-04 5 22 27 27 19 0 0 27 46 40
2018 AO-05 0 24 19 0 57 0 0 24 57 13
2017 AO 20 32 19 13 14 1 2 53 28 254
2017 AO-02 50 25 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2017 AO-03 20 32 21 13 11 1 2 54 25 175
2017 AO-04 10 22 19 12 36 0 0 32 48 41
2017 AO-05 0 43 17 25 16 0 0 43 40 12

Question 70e. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 21 24 16 17 20 0 1 46 38 216
2020 AO-03 22 24 18 17 18 0 1 46 35 145
2020 AO-04 16 16 12 25 29 0 3 32 56 38
2020 AO-05 16 23 16 16 29 0 0 39 45 12
2019 AO 9 20 20 18 31 1 1 30 50 193
2019 AO-02 17 42 8 8 25 0 0 58 33 12
2019 AO-03 9 16 24 23 26 1 2 25 50 125
2019 AO-04 0 21 13 11 54 0 0 21 66 39
2018 AO 5 18 26 23 28 1 0 23 51 206
2018 AO-03 4 19 28 22 26 1 0 23 48 132
2018 AO-04 0 8 20 38 34 0 0 8 72 41
2018 AO-05 0 14 24 14 47 0 0 14 62 13
2017 AO 9 17 17 19 37 0 1 27 56 254
2017 AO-02 31 23 15 8 23 0 0 54 31 13
2017 AO-03 6 19 17 22 35 0 1 25 57 174
2017 AO-04 2 5 19 12 61 0 0 7 73 41
2017 AO-05 16 34 9 25 17 0 0 49 42 12

Question 70f. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 52 29 6 6 4 0 3 84 10 214
2020 AO-03 59 24 6 6 2 0 4 86 9 144
2020 AO-04 42 39 8 3 6 0 3 83 9 37
2020 AO-05 36 42 0 13 10 0 0 77 23 12
2019 AO 40 32 13 3 7 0 4 75 11 193
2019 AO-02 50 25 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2019 AO-03 41 30 13 3 7 0 6 76 10 125
2019 AO-04 26 42 16 3 11 0 3 70 14 39
2018 AO 34 34 17 6 4 1 4 72 11 205
2018 AO-03 36 37 16 3 2 1 5 77 6 133
2018 AO-04 20 35 20 13 8 0 3 57 22 40
2018 AO-05 24 29 9 14 24 0 0 53 38 13
2017 AO 38 37 15 2 4 1 2 78 6 251
2017 AO-02 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2017 AO-03 41 38 13 1 2 1 4 83 3 172
2017 AO-04 22 30 28 3 13 4 0 55 16 40
2017 AO-05 26 40 9 25 0 0 0 66 25 12

Question 70g. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 40 32 14 8 6 0 0 72 15 217
2020 AO-03 44 31 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 146
2020 AO-04 28 44 14 6 8 0 0 72 14 38
2020 AO-05 36 23 10 6 26 0 0 58 32 12
2019 AO 28 35 21 7 8 0 1 64 15 193
2019 AO-02 25 42 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
2019 AO-03 29 33 22 8 7 0 2 62 16 125
2019 AO-04 23 44 18 5 11 0 0 67 16 39
2018 AO 26 34 20 9 10 0 0 60 19 207
2018 AO-03 26 40 21 8 5 0 1 66 13 133
2018 AO-04 17 24 21 16 22 0 0 41 38 41
2018 AO-05 24 24 5 5 42 0 0 47 47 13
2017 AO 25 43 16 8 7 0 1 69 15 253
2017 AO-02 31 23 23 15 8 0 0 54 23 13
2017 AO-03 26 45 17 7 5 0 1 71 12 173
2017 AO-04 27 37 15 10 12 0 0 64 22 41
2017 AO-05 27 40 8 9 16 0 0 67 25 12

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 36 31 16 7 5 0 4 71 13 217
2020 AO-03 38 29 17 5 6 0 5 71 12 146
2020 AO-04 34 37 16 8 3 0 3 73 11 38
2020 AO-05 36 48 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 12

Question 70i. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 27 41 19 7 6 0 0 68 12 217
2020 AO-03 29 38 19 7 6 0 0 68 13 146
2020 AO-04 13 54 24 0 6 0 3 69 7 38
2020 AO-05 29 65 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 12
2019 AO 22 40 21 9 7 0 1 62 17 191
2019 AO-02 25 58 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2019 AO-03 20 41 23 9 7 0 1 61 16 124
2019 AO-04 14 37 26 11 13 0 0 50 23 38
2018 AO 16 39 20 14 8 1 0 56 23 207
2018 AO-03 15 43 15 17 8 2 1 60 25 133
2018 AO-04 12 30 35 10 12 0 0 42 23 41
2018 AO-05 19 14 29 19 19 0 0 34 37 13
2017 AO 19 34 22 12 11 1 1 54 24 254
2017 AO-02 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2017 AO-03 18 30 25 14 11 1 1 50 25 174
2017 AO-04 5 42 24 10 17 2 0 48 27 41
2017 AO-05 35 34 8 24 0 0 0 69 24 12

Question 70j. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 19 38 24 9 9 1 0 58 18 217
2020 AO-03 21 40 21 8 8 1 0 62 16 146
2020 AO-04 13 34 28 16 7 0 3 48 24 38
2020 AO-05 16 48 26 10 0 0 0 64 10 12
2019 AO 15 30 26 14 13 0 1 46 28 190
2019 AO-02 25 58 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2019 AO-03 14 31 24 17 12 0 1 46 30 123
2019 AO-04 5 22 39 14 21 0 0 27 34 38
2018 AO 9 31 25 19 15 1 0 40 34 208
2018 AO-03 6 34 24 22 14 1 0 40 36 134
2018 AO-04 5 21 33 20 21 0 0 26 41 41
2018 AO-05 10 19 29 0 42 0 0 29 42 13
2017 AO 10 28 30 17 14 0 1 38 31 253
2017 AO-02 23 38 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 13
2017 AO-03 9 26 32 18 14 0 1 35 33 174
2017 AO-04 3 23 33 20 22 0 0 25 42 40
2017 AO-05 0 44 16 40 0 0 0 44 40 12

Question 70k. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 31 28 21 11 8 0 0 59 19 216
2020 AO-03 30 29 22 12 6 1 0 59 18 145
2020 AO-04 27 29 24 0 17 0 3 58 18 38
2020 AO-05 32 42 16 10 0 0 0 74 10 12
2019 AO 20 34 20 15 11 0 1 54 26 191
2019 AO-02 25 67 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2019 AO-03 19 33 22 14 12 0 1 52 26 124
2019 AO-04 11 27 22 27 13 0 0 38 40 38
2018 AO 14 36 20 19 11 1 1 50 30 206
2018 AO-03 11 35 21 21 9 1 1 47 31 133
2018 AO-04 5 41 24 14 16 0 0 46 30 41
2018 AO-05 20 5 10 35 30 0 0 26 64 12
2017 AO 17 33 20 15 15 0 1 50 30 254
2017 AO-02 23 62 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2017 AO-03 15 31 21 14 17 1 1 47 32 174
2017 AO-04 10 27 22 19 22 0 0 37 41 41
2017 AO-05 9 51 33 8 0 0 0 60 8 12

Question 70l. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 50 28 14 2 5 1 0 79 7 215
2020 AO-03 51 26 13 3 5 1 1 79 8 145
2020 AO-04 42 35 19 2 3 0 0 76 5 37
2020 AO-05 58 26 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 12
2019 AO 42 32 12 6 6 1 1 75 12 192
2019 AO-02 58 25 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2019 AO-03 40 32 14 7 6 1 1 73 13 125
2019 AO-04 33 41 11 4 11 0 0 74 15 38

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 34 34 18 9 4 0 0 68 13 215
2020 AO-03 35 35 18 7 4 0 1 70 12 144
2020 AO-04 29 29 25 14 3 0 0 59 17 38
2020 AO-05 39 39 10 13 0 0 0 77 13 12

Question 70n. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 20 32 21 14 13 0 1 52 27 216
2020 AO-03 21 28 22 12 15 0 1 50 28 146
2020 AO-04 6 34 25 30 3 0 2 41 34 38
2020 AO-05 19 55 6 10 10 0 0 74 19 12
2019 AO 20 28 20 16 16 0 1 48 32 191
2019 AO-02 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2019 AO-03 20 26 19 16 19 0 1 46 35 125
2019 AO-04 3 27 27 24 19 0 0 30 43 38
2018 AO 13 31 20 17 17 0 2 45 35 205
2018 AO-03 10 36 18 21 13 0 2 47 35 132
2018 AO-04 5 20 30 17 28 0 0 25 45 41
2018 AO-05 24 24 0 0 52 0 0 48 52 13
2017 AO 16 35 19 16 13 0 1 52 29 254
2017 AO-02 54 31 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2017 AO-03 12 35 20 18 14 0 1 48 32 174
2017 AO-04 12 27 20 19 22 0 0 39 41 41
2017 AO-05 17 66 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12

Question 70o. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 60 26 8 3 2 0 0 86 6 212
2020 AO-03 64 24 6 4 2 0 1 88 6 141
2020 AO-04 50 32 13 3 3 0 0 82 6 38
2020 AO-05 52 26 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 12
2019 AO 46 25 17 7 3 0 2 72 10 192
2019 AO-02 58 17 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2019 AO-03 41 26 20 7 4 0 2 69 11 125
2019 AO-04 46 27 16 8 0 0 3 75 8 38
2018 AO 44 31 13 6 5 1 2 76 11 205
2018 AO-03 44 30 11 8 4 1 2 76 12 133
2018 AO-04 40 32 15 4 8 0 0 72 13 39
2018 AO-05 34 42 5 9 9 0 0 76 19 13
2017 AO 40 32 13 7 7 0 1 72 14 254
2017 AO-02 38 38 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2017 AO-03 38 32 13 8 9 0 1 70 17 174
2017 AO-04 44 32 15 5 2 0 2 78 8 41
2017 AO-05 42 34 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 28 36 19 12 4 0 0 65 16 213
2020 AO-03 27 37 21 11 4 0 1 64 14 143
2020 AO-04 27 32 18 17 6 0 0 60 22 38
2020 AO-05 36 29 7 18 11 0 0 64 29 11

Question 70q. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 75 13 5 1 0 0 6 94 1 214
2020 AO-03 76 13 4 1 0 0 6 95 2 143
2020 AO-04 82 11 3 0 0 0 5 97 0 38
2020 AO-05 81 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12
2019 AO 75 9 6 1 2 0 7 91 3 191
2019 AO-02 83 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2019 AO-03 70 11 7 2 2 0 8 88 4 124
2019 AO-04 85 0 5 0 0 0 10 94 0 38
2018 AO 69 17 3 3 3 0 5 91 6 205
2018 AO-03 70 17 2 2 2 0 7 93 4 131
2018 AO-04 68 14 5 3 9 0 0 83 12 41
2018 AO-05 53 29 0 0 9 0 9 90 10 13

Question 70r. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 79 14 2 1 2 0 2 95 4 215
2020 AO-03 81 12 1 1 3 0 2 95 4 144
2020 AO-04 73 18 4 0 0 0 6 96 0 38
2020 AO-05 84 6 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 12
2019 AO 72 11 8 4 2 0 3 86 6 191
2019 AO-02 75 0 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2019 AO-03 68 15 8 4 2 0 3 86 6 124
2019 AO-04 75 5 11 2 4 0 3 83 6 38
2018 AO 66 14 7 5 5 0 3 83 10 207
2018 AO-03 63 16 8 4 5 1 4 83 9 133
2018 AO-04 71 3 4 12 11 0 0 73 23 41
2018 AO-05 76 9 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 13
2017 AO 73 13 6 3 3 1 1 88 6 255
2017 AO-02 69 8 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2017 AO-03 73 16 5 2 2 1 2 91 4 175
2017 AO-04 74 5 5 2 12 2 0 80 15 41
2017 AO-05 76 8 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 12

Question 70s. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 69 23 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 211
2020 AO-03 75 18 4 2 0 0 1 94 3 143
2020 AO-04 57 33 2 2 0 0 6 96 2 36
2020 AO-05 59 31 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 11
2019 AO 60 26 9 3 1 0 2 87 4 190
2019 AO-02 25 58 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 AO-03 66 21 7 3 2 0 2 88 5 123
2019 AO-04 48 33 16 0 0 0 3 83 0 38
2018 AO 54 33 6 3 2 0 1 88 6 208
2018 AO-03 55 31 8 4 1 0 1 87 5 134
2018 AO-04 50 38 1 3 8 0 0 88 10 41
2018 AO-05 53 33 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 13
2017 AO 58 30 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 253
2017 AO-02 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2017 AO-03 60 28 8 1 2 1 1 90 3 174
2017 AO-04 53 35 7 3 3 0 0 88 5 40
2017 AO-05 35 48 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

Question 70t. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 64 21 8 2 3 0 1 87 5 214
2020 AO-03 63 22 9 2 3 0 1 86 5 144
2020 AO-04 64 27 7 0 2 0 0 92 2 37
2020 AO-05 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 AO 59 24 7 4 4 0 3 85 8 190
2019 AO-02 42 42 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2019 AO-03 60 23 5 4 5 0 2 85 9 123
2019 AO-04 54 23 14 0 3 0 5 82 4 38
2018 AO 47 26 15 5 6 0 1 73 11 207
2018 AO-03 49 25 14 6 5 0 1 75 11 133
2018 AO-04 35 34 12 5 13 0 0 69 19 41
2018 AO-05 24 28 33 5 9 0 0 53 14 13
2017 AO 55 24 9 6 5 0 0 79 12 254
2017 AO-02 77 8 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2017 AO-03 54 23 10 6 5 0 1 78 12 175
2017 AO-04 52 25 9 7 7 0 0 76 15 41
2017 AO-05 29 45 9 0 17 0 0 74 17 11

Question 70u. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 62 9 3 1 1 0 24 93 3 215
2020 AO-03 67 3 1 1 1 0 28 97 2 144
2020 AO-04 48 32 14 0 0 0 6 85 0 38
2020 AO-05 61 23 6 0 0 0 10 93 0 12
2019 AO 52 12 5 2 1 0 27 89 5 189
2019 AO-02 50 0 17 0 0 0 33 75 0 12
2019 AO-03 58 6 1 2 2 0 31 93 5 123
2019 AO-04 30 35 14 5 0 0 16 77 6 38
2018 AO 50 10 4 2 1 0 34 90 4 205
2018 AO-03 50 3 2 2 0 0 43 93 3 132
2018 AO-04 42 36 8 5 3 0 6 83 9 40
2018 AO-05 52 24 19 0 5 0 0 76 5 13
2017 AO 55 12 5 1 0 0 27 91 2 253
2017 AO-02 54 15 8 0 0 0 23 90 0 13
2017 AO-03 57 5 2 1 0 0 35 95 2 173
2017 AO-04 46 35 15 2 0 0 2 82 3 41
2017 AO-05 34 42 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12

Question 70v. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 54 30 9 4 2 0 0 84 6 215
2020 AO-03 56 31 7 4 1 0 1 87 6 144
2020 AO-04 46 27 19 3 6 0 0 72 8 38
2020 AO-05 52 36 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 12
2019 AO 49 32 13 3 2 0 2 82 5 190
2019 AO-02 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 AO-03 46 34 13 3 2 0 2 82 5 124
2019 AO-04 40 33 16 5 5 0 0 73 11 38
2018 AO 50 28 11 3 3 1 4 82 6 206
2018 AO-03 48 28 12 3 2 1 6 81 6 132
2018 AO-04 48 26 13 5 5 0 3 76 11 41
2018 AO-05 61 24 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 13
2017 AO 56 27 10 3 2 0 2 84 5 251
2017 AO-02 54 31 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2017 AO-03 58 25 9 3 2 1 2 86 5 171
2017 AO-04 46 30 17 5 2 0 0 76 7 41
2017 AO-05 42 51 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

Question 70w. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 72 21 3 0 2 0 1 94 2 216
2020 AO-03 72 23 3 0 1 0 1 96 1 146
2020 AO-04 68 20 7 3 0 3 0 90 3 37
2020 AO-05 84 10 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 12
2019 AO 74 16 4 2 1 1 2 92 3 191
2019 AO-02 83 8 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2019 AO-03 70 20 4 2 0 1 2 93 3 124
2019 AO-04 78 13 5 0 4 0 0 90 4 38
2018 AO 72 19 4 2 0 1 3 94 2 206
2018 AO-03 69 21 4 2 0 1 3 94 2 133
2018 AO-04 81 10 5 1 0 0 3 93 1 40
2018 AO-05 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2017 AO 77 15 4 1 1 0 2 94 2 254
2017 AO-02 85 8 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2017 AO-03 74 17 6 1 0 1 2 93 1 174
2017 AO-04 81 15 0 2 2 0 0 95 5 41
2017 AO-05 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 70x. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 55 33 7 1 1 0 2 90 3 217
2020 AO-03 56 31 8 1 1 0 3 89 2 146
2020 AO-04 47 42 3 6 3 0 0 89 8 38
2020 AO-05 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 AO 59 31 4 3 1 0 2 92 4 191
2019 AO-02 58 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2019 AO-03 54 34 4 3 2 0 3 91 5 124
2019 AO-04 74 21 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 38
2018 AO 52 34 8 3 1 0 2 88 4 207
2018 AO-03 52 30 8 4 2 1 3 86 6 133
2018 AO-04 42 51 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 41
2018 AO-05 61 24 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 13
2017 AO 54 35 7 2 0 0 1 90 3 252
2017 AO-02 46 38 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2017 AO-03 52 34 9 3 0 1 2 88 3 172
2017 AO-04 66 31 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 41
2017 AO-05 35 57 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 28 42 20 7 3 0 0 70 10 217
2020 AO-03 30 41 19 8 3 0 0 71 11 146
2020 AO-04 17 55 22 3 3 0 0 72 6 38
2020 AO-05 42 23 26 10 0 0 0 64 10 12

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 14 40 34 8 3 0 0 55 11 216
2020 AO-03 16 43 32 9 1 0 0 58 10 145
2020 AO-04 10 39 42 6 3 0 0 50 8 38
2020 AO-05 0 23 45 23 10 0 0 23 32 12
2019 AO 11 37 33 14 6 0 0 48 20 191
2019 AO-02 33 42 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2019 AO-03 11 38 32 14 5 0 0 49 19 123
2019 AO-04 0 24 47 18 12 0 0 24 30 39
2018 AO 10 34 33 16 7 0 0 44 23 207
2018 AO-03 10 39 33 14 5 0 0 49 18 133
2018 AO-04 5 20 32 29 14 0 0 25 43 41
2018 AO-05 0 0 53 24 24 0 0 0 47 13
2017 AO 5 33 36 15 10 0 0 39 25 255
2017 AO-02 8 62 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2017 AO-03 6 32 38 15 8 0 1 38 23 175
2017 AO-04 2 22 36 24 15 0 0 25 39 41
2017 AO-05 0 34 17 18 31 0 0 34 49 12

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 9 18 37 26 10 0 0 37 26 216
2020 AO-03 8 16 37 28 11 0 0 39 24 145
2020 AO-04 11 28 37 23 2 0 0 25 39 38
2020 AO-05 10 23 45 23 0 0 0 23 32 12
2019 AO 10 19 38 23 10 0 0 33 29 188
2019 AO-02 0 8 50 25 17 0 0 42 8 12
2019 AO-03 11 19 34 27 9 0 0 36 30 122
2019 AO-04 15 25 53 7 0 0 0 7 40 37
2018 AO 11 23 37 21 8 0 0 29 33 202
2018 AO-03 8 23 34 25 10 0 0 35 31 131
2018 AO-04 22 31 41 6 0 0 0 6 54 38
2018 AO-05 29 19 38 5 9 0 0 14 47 13
2017 AO 8 26 39 18 9 0 1 27 34 252
2017 AO-02 0 8 54 31 8 0 0 38 8 13
2017 AO-03 5 25 41 17 9 0 1 27 31 172
2017 AO-04 17 39 29 7 7 0 0 15 56 41
2017 AO-05 24 17 26 34 0 0 0 34 40 12

Question 74. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 41 39 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 217
2020 AO-03 40 40 13 3 3 1 0 81 5 146
2020 AO-04 38 52 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 38
2020 AO-05 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 AO 15 41 23 9 7 5 1 59 17 192
2019 AO-02 17 33 33 0 8 8 0 55 9 12
2019 AO-03 16 42 20 8 7 6 1 62 16 124
2019 AO-04 13 50 24 5 7 0 0 63 12 39
2018 AO 12 38 31 11 6 2 0 51 17 207
2018 AO-03 10 37 38 8 5 2 0 48 13 133
2018 AO-04 12 47 17 14 7 3 0 61 22 41
2018 AO-05 24 19 9 38 9 0 0 43 47 13
2017 AO 11 34 23 11 13 7 0 49 26 253
2017 AO-02 8 15 54 23 0 0 0 23 23 13
2017 AO-03 14 32 24 10 12 8 1 50 23 173
2017 AO-04 5 46 17 7 17 7 0 55 27 41
2017 AO-05 9 42 18 0 31 0 0 51 31 12

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 35 36 13 11 3 2 0 73 14 215
2020 AO-03 35 34 15 10 3 3 0 71 13 144
2020 AO-04 32 54 0 11 3 0 0 86 14 38
2020 AO-05 58 32 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 41 31 8 12 7 1 0 72 19 217
2020 AO-03 39 30 11 12 6 1 0 71 18 146
2020 AO-04 43 39 6 6 6 0 0 83 12 38
2020 AO-05 58 23 0 10 10 0 0 81 19 12

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 58 24 11 3 1 3 0 84 5 215
2020 AO-03 60 23 10 3 1 4 0 86 4 144
2020 AO-04 56 29 10 0 3 2 0 87 3 38
2020 AO-05 68 13 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 12

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 34 37 14 8 6 1 0 73 13 216
2020 AO-03 33 39 13 8 5 2 1 74 13 145
2020 AO-04 32 44 14 8 2 0 0 76 10 38
2020 AO-05 45 35 0 10 10 0 0 81 19 12
2019 AO 17 34 19 16 11 3 1 52 28 193
2019 AO-02 25 42 0 25 8 0 0 67 33 12
2019 AO-03 16 33 19 17 11 3 1 51 30 125
2019 AO-04 13 32 26 13 13 3 0 46 27 39
2018 AO 14 35 20 17 14 1 0 49 32 205
2018 AO-03 14 35 23 15 13 0 0 49 28 133
2018 AO-04 12 25 14 25 25 0 0 37 49 39
2018 AO-05 19 33 9 14 24 0 0 53 38 13
2017 AO 14 27 24 18 16 0 0 41 34 253
2017 AO-02 8 46 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13
2017 AO-03 14 28 24 19 14 1 1 43 34 174
2017 AO-04 10 18 30 17 25 0 0 28 42 40
2017 AO-05 27 8 34 0 31 0 0 35 31 12

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 28 42 12 12 5 0 0 71 18 217
2020 AO-03 24 43 13 14 6 1 0 67 20 146
2020 AO-04 34 42 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 38
2020 AO-05 61 19 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 12

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 35 40 12 8 3 1 0 76 11 216
2020 AO-03 29 43 13 8 4 1 0 73 13 145
2020 AO-04 42 39 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 38
2020 AO-05 61 29 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 33 37 17 9 3 1 0 71 12 215
2020 AO-03 31 36 16 10 4 1 1 68 15 144
2020 AO-04 34 38 20 8 0 0 0 72 8 38
2020 AO-05 51 39 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 12

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 41 36 7 8 4 2 1 80 13 215
2020 AO-03 36 37 8 9 6 3 1 76 15 145
2020 AO-04 39 48 5 6 0 0 3 90 6 38
2020 AO-05 79 11 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 11

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 64 16 5 0 0 10 4 93 1 217
2020 AO-03 60 19 5 0 1 12 4 93 1 146
2020 AO-04 63 16 7 0 0 6 8 92 0 38
2020 AO-05 90 0 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 12

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 46 37 11 2 1 2 0 86 3 216
2020 AO-03 45 36 14 2 2 1 0 82 4 146
2020 AO-04 47 42 5 3 0 3 0 92 3 37
2020 AO-05 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 56 24 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 216
2020 AO-03 56 22 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 146
2020 AO-04 52 35 8 2 0 3 0 89 2 37
2020 AO-05 71 19 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 50 28 9 6 6 0 0 79 12 216
2020 AO-03 46 29 11 6 7 1 0 76 13 145
2020 AO-04 53 27 6 11 3 0 0 81 14 38
2020 AO-05 81 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 12

Question 84. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 15 52 14 10 7 0 2 68 18 53
2020 AO-04 16 47 16 13 6 0 3 65 19 32
2019 AO 4 41 22 19 7 2 4 49 27 48
2019 AO-04 6 45 19 23 6 0 0 52 29 31

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 100 0 53
2020 AO-04 100 0 32

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 21 47 11 7 11 2 0 70 19 53
2020 AO-04 19 50 6 9 13 3 0 71 23 32
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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.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 7 93 215
2020 AO-03 8 92 145
2020 AO-04 5 95 37
2020 AO-05 0 100 12

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 10 90 214
2020 AO-03 11 89 144
2020 AO-04 8 92 37
2020 AO-05 0 100 12
2019 AO 8 92 192
2019 AO-02 8 92 12
2019 AO-03 8 92 125
2019 AO-04 13 87 38
2017 AO 9 91 255
2017 AO-02 0 100 13
2017 AO-03 11 89 175
2014 AO 8 92 275
2014 AO-03 9 91 181
2014 AO-05 0 100 14

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 48 52 21
2020 AO-03 53 47 15

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 81 19 21
2020 AO-03 73 27 15
2019 AO 57 43 16
2019 AO-03 48 52 10
2017 AO 68 32 22
2017 AO-03 72 28 18
2014 AO 60 40 23
2014 AO-03 64 36 17

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 46 30 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17
2020 AO-03 27 36 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11
2017 AO 27 46 0 20 7 0 0 73 27 15
2017 AO-03 31 46 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 13
2014 AO 44 29 7 0 12 7 0 79 13 14
2014 AO-03 37 37 0 0 16 9 0 82 18 11

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 52 25 10 2 2 3 5 85 4 215
2020 AO-03 52 23 11 3 1 4 6 84 4 145
2020 AO-04 56 30 6 3 3 3 0 88 6 37
2020 AO-05 61 29 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 12
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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 30 47 22 0 61 39 216
2020 AO-03 27 50 22 1 65 35 145
2020 AO-04 44 39 17 0 47 53 38
2020 AO-05 29 32 39 0 53 47 12

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 39 61 67
2020 AO-03 40 60 40
2020 AO-04 29 71 17

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 95. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 5 12 27 26 25 2 3 18 53 66
2020 AO-03 3 14 33 21 30 0 0 16 50 39
2020 AO-04 6 10 23 35 13 6 6 19 55 17

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 96. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 5 9 25 26 33 2 1 15 60 67
2020 AO-03 3 8 34 21 34 0 0 11 55 40
2020 AO-04 6 19 17 35 19 0 4 26 57 17

Question 97. 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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 AO 65 11 8 3 4 2 7 84 8 217
2020 AO-03 65 11 7 3 4 2 8 85 7 146
2020 AO-04 71 8 10 3 3 3 3 83 6 38
2020 AO-05 64 6 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 12
2019 AO 54 14 11 5 7 1 8 74 14 191
2019 AO-02 42 42 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 12
2019 AO-03 52 14 10 6 7 2 10 75 14 123
2019 AO-04 59 11 8 8 10 0 5 73 18 39
2018 AO 53 12 12 3 7 1 11 75 12 207
2018 AO-03 52 13 10 2 8 2 13 76 12 133
2018 AO-04 55 14 13 5 7 0 5 74 13 41
2018 AO-05 48 0 28 19 0 0 5 51 20 13
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