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

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	25	54	2	10	8	79	19	48
2020	MD-02	17	66	3	10	3	83	14	29
2020	MD-03	46	31	0	15	8	77	23	13

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	MD	71	19	8	0	2	0	0	90	2	48
2020	MD-02	72	21	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	29
2020	MD-03	69	15	15	0	0	0	0	85	0	13
2017	MD	68	24	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	37
2017	MD-02	73	18	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	22
2014	MD	71	20	0	5	2	2	2	94	6	65
2014	MD-02	70	23	0	5	0	3	0	95	5	40
2014	MD-03	78	11	0	6	0	0	6	94	6	18

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	31	42	15	4	6	2	74	11	48
2020	MD-02	28	52	7	7	7	0	79	14	29
2020	MD-03	46	23	31	0	0	0	69	0	13
2019	MD	48	27	6	10	8	0	75	19	48
2019	MD-02	54	27	0	12	8	0	81	19	26
2019	MD-03	50	20	10	10	10	0	70	20	10
2017	MD	38	19	3	27	11	3	58	39	37
2017	MD-02	27	18	5	32	14	5	48	48	22
2014	MD	29	42	8	8	14	0	71	22	65
2014	MD-02	23	35	13	10	20	0	58	30	40
2014	MD-03	50	44	0	0	6	0	94	6	18

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	31	29	15	19	2	4	63	22	48
2020	MD-02	31	24	14	24	3	3	57	29	29
2020	MD-03	31	46	8	8	0	8	83	8	13
2019	MD	17	42	15	21	6	0	58	27	48
2019	MD-02	15	38	15	23	8	0	54	31	26
2019	MD-03	10	40	0	40	10	0	50	50	10
2018	MD	9	56	9	25	0	0	66	25	32
2018	MD-02	4	57	9	30	0	0	61	30	23
2017	MD	14	35	24	19	8	0	49	27	37
2017	MD-02	18	27	14	27	14	0	45	41	22
2014	MD	25	34	14	14	14	0	58	28	65
2014	MD-02	23	28	15	15	20	0	50	35	40
2014	MD-03	33	44	6	11	6	0	78	17	18

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	35	33	17	10	2	2	70	13	48
2020	MD-02	31	45	14	10	0	0	76	10	29
2020	MD-03	46	15	23	15	0	0	62	15	13
2019	MD	35	46	10	6	2	0	81	8	48
2019	MD-02	35	54	4	4	4	0	88	8	26
2019	MD-03	30	40	30	0	0	0	70	0	10
2017	MD	45	33	8	11	0	3	80	11	36
2017	MD-02	38	29	10	19	0	5	70	20	21
2014	MD	52	28	9	9	2	0	80	11	65
2014	MD-02	45	28	13	13	3	0	73	15	40
2014	MD-03	72	28	0	0	0	0	100	0	18

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	MD	32	26	21	13	6	2	0	59	20	47
2020	MD-02	31	28	17	14	7	3	0	61	21	29
2020	MD-03	38	31	15	8	8	0	0	69	15	13
2019	MD	35	35	15	6	6	0	2	72	13	48
2019	MD-02	38	42	15	4	0	0	0	81	4	26
2019	MD-03	30	30	10	20	10	0	0	60	30	10
2018	MD	43	40	0	3	13	0	0	83	17	30
2018	MD-02	43	43	0	4	9	0	0	87	13	23
2017	MD	32	30	16	14	8	0	0	62	22	37
2017	MD-02	32	18	18	23	9	0	0	50	32	22
2014	MD	42	25	15	11	5	2	2	68	16	65
2014	MD-02	40	25	18	13	5	0	0	65	18	40
2014	MD-03	44	28	11	6	0	6	6	81	6	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	36	47	9	6	2	83	9	47
2020	MD-02	25	61	7	7	0	86	7	28
2020	MD-03	54	23	15	8	0	77	8	13
2019	MD	44	46	6	4	0	90	4	48
2019	MD-02	38	54	4	4	0	92	4	26
2019	MD-03	40	40	20	0	0	80	0	10
2018	MD	35	48	10	6	0	84	6	31
2018	MD-02	43	39	13	4	0	83	4	23
2017	MD	35	51	5	5	3	86	8	37
2017	MD-02	27	50	9	9	5	77	14	22
2014	MD	42	45	6	8	0	86	8	65
2014	MD-02	35	50	8	8	0	85	8	40
2014	MD-03	50	39	6	6	0	89	6	18

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	MD	27	31	17	15	8	0	2	60	23	48
2020	MD-02	28	38	21	3	10	0	0	66	14	29
2020	MD-03	23	23	8	31	8	0	8	50	42	13
2019	MD	33	35	19	8	4	0	0	69	13	48
2019	MD-02	42	31	12	8	8	0	0	73	15	26
2019	MD-03	10	40	40	10	0	0	0	50	10	10
2018	MD	34	41	3	9	9	3	0	77	19	32
2018	MD-02	35	48	0	4	9	4	0	86	14	23
2017	MD	19	43	11	11	16	0	0	62	27	37
2017	MD-02	18	50	5	14	14	0	0	68	27	22
2014	MD	32	32	17	12	6	0	0	65	18	65
2014	MD-02	30	33	20	13	5	0	0	63	18	40
2014	MD-03	33	33	11	11	11	0	0	67	22	18

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	35	40	10	13	2	75	15	48
2020	MD-02	38	38	10	14	0	76	14	29
2020	MD-03	23	46	8	15	8	69	23	13
2019	MD	33	44	15	6	2	77	8	48
2019	MD-02	38	35	23	4	0	73	4	26
2019	MD-03	20	60	10	10	0	80	10	10
2018	MD	47	31	16	6	0	78	6	32
2018	MD-02	52	26	13	9	0	78	9	23
2017	MD	30	41	11	14	5	70	19	37
2017	MD-02	32	36	9	18	5	68	23	22

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	48	38	6	6	0	2	87	6	48
2020	MD-02	52	31	7	7	0	3	86	7	29
2020	MD-03	31	62	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2019	MD	50	35	10	4	0	0	85	4	48
2019	MD-02	54	35	12	0	0	0	88	0	26
2019	MD-03	40	40	10	10	0	0	80	10	10
2018	MD	70	24	3	3	0	0	94	3	33
2018	MD-02	67	25	4	4	0	0	92	4	24
2017	MD	41	43	8	8	0	0	84	8	37
2017	MD-02	36	45	9	9	0	0	82	9	22
2014	MD	45	35	11	6	3	0	80	9	65
2014	MD-02	48	30	13	5	5	0	78	10	40
2014	MD-03	33	50	11	6	0	0	83	6	18

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	29	35	17	15	4	65	19	48
2020	MD-02	31	34	14	14	7	66	21	29
2020	MD-03	23	31	31	15	0	54	15	13
2019	MD	46	31	13	6	4	77	10	48
2019	MD-02	54	23	12	4	8	77	12	26
2019	MD-03	30	30	30	10	0	60	10	10
2018	MD	39	42	0	9	9	82	18	33
2018	MD-02	33	50	0	8	8	83	17	24
2017	MD	22	39	14	14	11	61	25	36
2017	MD-02	18	50	5	14	14	68	27	22

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	48	46	6	0	94	0	48
2020	MD-02	45	48	7	0	93	0	29
2020	MD-03	46	46	8	0	92	0	13
2019	MD	63	31	4	2	94	2	48
2019	MD-02	65	35	0	0	100	0	26
2019	MD-03	60	20	20	0	80	0	10
2018	MD	59	34	6	0	94	0	32
2018	MD-02	52	39	9	0	91	0	23
2017	MD	57	33	5	5	89	5	37
2017	MD-02	50	36	5	9	86	9	22
2014	MD	68	28	5	0	95	0	65
2014	MD-02	60	35	5	0	95	0	40
2014	MD-03	78	22	0	0	100	0	18

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	21	38	13	19	8	2	60	28	48
2020	MD-02	14	41	21	17	7	0	55	24	29
2020	MD-03	31	23	0	23	15	8	58	42	13
2019	MD	29	40	10	17	4	0	69	21	48
2019	MD-02	31	42	4	15	8	0	73	23	26
2019	MD-03	20	40	20	20	0	0	60	20	10
2018	MD	31	34	19	6	9	0	66	16	32
2018	MD-02	22	43	17	9	9	0	65	17	23
2017	MD	27	33	11	19	11	0	59	30	37
2017	MD-02	18	27	14	23	18	0	45	41	22
2014	MD	17	46	12	11	14	0	63	25	65
2014	MD-02	13	48	15	10	15	0	60	25	40
2014	MD-03	22	50	6	6	17	0	72	22	18

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	MD	29	25	25	10	10	0	0	54	21	48
2020	MD-02	24	28	24	14	10	0	0	52	24	29
2020	MD-03	31	23	31	8	8	0	0	54	15	13
2019	MD	25	40	19	10	6	0	0	65	17	48
2019	MD-02	23	38	19	8	12	0	0	62	19	26
2019	MD-03	10	60	20	10	0	0	0	70	10	10
2018	MD	26	42	16	6	6	3	0	70	13	31
2018	MD-02	18	45	18	5	9	5	0	67	14	22
2017	MD	27	24	16	19	11	0	3	53	31	37
2017	MD-02	18	18	18	23	18	0	5	38	43	22
2014	MD	25	34	23	11	8	0	0	58	18	65
2014	MD-02	18	38	30	5	10	0	0	55	15	40
2014	MD-03	33	33	11	17	6	0	0	67	22	18

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	23	48	13	15	2	0	71	17	48
2020	MD-02	24	41	17	14	3	0	66	17	29
2020	MD-03	15	62	0	23	0	0	77	23	13
2019	MD	27	35	19	13	6	0	63	19	48
2019	MD-02	31	35	15	12	8	0	65	19	26
2019	MD-03	10	50	20	20	0	0	60	20	10
2018	MD	27	39	15	12	3	3	69	16	33
2018	MD-02	25	42	13	13	4	4	70	17	24
2017	MD	30	22	16	22	11	0	51	33	37
2017	MD-02	27	18	18	23	14	0	45	36	22
2014	MD	29	34	17	11	9	0	63	20	65
2014	MD-02	23	38	13	18	10	0	60	28	40
2014	MD-03	33	33	22	0	11	0	67	11	18

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	33	44	17	6	0	77	6	48
2020	MD-02	28	52	14	7	0	79	7	29
2020	MD-03	31	38	23	8	0	69	8	13
2019	MD	52	35	10	2	0	88	2	48
2019	MD-02	50	38	12	0	0	88	0	26
2019	MD-03	40	40	20	0	0	80	0	10
2018	MD	33	52	0	12	3	85	15	33
2018	MD-02	38	42	0	17	4	79	21	24
2017	MD	34	40	9	11	6	74	17	35
2017	MD-02	19	43	10	19	10	62	29	21
2014	MD	43	40	8	8	2	83	9	65
2014	MD-02	38	43	8	10	3	80	13	40
2014	MD-03	50	44	6	0	0	94	0	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	25	38	17	10	8	2	64	19	48
2020	MD-02	28	38	17	7	7	3	68	14	29
2020	MD-03	23	31	15	23	8	0	54	31	13
2019	MD	38	33	13	8	8	0	71	17	48
2019	MD-02	54	35	8	0	4	0	88	4	26
2019	MD-03	0	30	30	30	10	0	30	40	10
2018	MD	33	55	0	6	6	0	88	12	33
2018	MD-02	38	58	0	4	0	0	96	4	24
2017	MD	41	24	14	11	8	3	67	19	37
2017	MD-02	41	32	9	9	5	5	76	14	22
2014	MD	38	34	17	5	6	0	72	11	65
2014	MD-02	43	40	10	5	3	0	83	8	40
2014	MD-03	44	22	22	0	11	0	67	11	18

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	MD	0	19	35	27	13	4	2	42	20	48
2020	MD-02	0	24	38	28	7	3	0	36	25	29
2020	MD-03	0	15	38	23	15	8	0	42	17	13
2019	MD	4	23	25	27	15	2	4	44	29	48
2019	MD-02	4	23	19	31	15	4	4	50	29	26
2019	MD-03	0	50	40	10	0	0	0	10	50	10
2018	MD	3	18	39	21	12	3	3	35	23	33
2018	MD-02	4	17	33	25	17	4	0	43	22	24
2017	MD	8	14	40	24	8	0	5	34	23	37
2017	MD-02	14	18	32	27	5	0	5	33	33	22
2014	MD	8	17	41	16	19	0	0	34	25	64
2014	MD-02	8	21	33	15	23	0	0	38	28	39
2014	MD-03	6	0	56	22	17	0	0	39	6	18

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	MD	8	4	31	27	23	6	0	53	13	48
2020	MD-02	7	7	31	28	21	7	0	52	15	29
2020	MD-03	15	0	38	15	23	8	0	42	17	13
2019	MD	6	15	29	23	21	2	4	47	22	48
2019	MD-02	4	19	27	15	27	4	4	46	25	26
2019	MD-03	10	20	40	30	0	0	0	30	30	10
2018	MD	6	16	41	25	13	0	0	38	22	32
2018	MD-02	9	22	26	26	17	0	0	43	30	23
2017	MD	8	30	30	16	8	3	5	27	41	37
2017	MD-02	14	32	23	23	5	0	5	29	48	22
2014	MD	11	16	39	14	19	0	2	33	27	64
2014	MD-02	10	21	31	13	26	0	0	38	31	39
2014	MD-03	6	6	56	17	11	0	6	29	12	18

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	MD	6	15	21	29	17	10	2	52	24	48
2020	MD-02	10	10	21	31	10	14	3	50	25	29
2020	MD-03	0	15	23	38	15	8	0	58	17	13
2019	MD	10	31	23	10	19	0	6	31	44	48
2019	MD-02	15	27	15	12	23	0	8	38	46	26
2019	MD-03	10	20	30	20	10	0	10	33	33	10
2018	MD	18	18	30	12	21	0	0	33	36	33
2018	MD-02	21	13	29	13	25	0	0	38	33	24
2017	MD	16	16	30	24	8	0	5	34	34	37
2017	MD-02	18	14	27	27	9	0	5	38	33	22
2014	MD	13	23	33	17	14	0	0	31	36	64
2014	MD-02	13	21	31	18	18	0	0	36	33	39
2014	MD-03	6	22	44	17	11	0	0	28	28	18

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	MD	4	21	38	17	17	4	0	35	26	48
2020	MD-02	3	24	38	21	10	3	0	32	29	29
2020	MD-03	0	15	46	15	15	8	0	33	17	13
2019	MD	6	19	40	23	8	2	2	33	26	48
2019	MD-02	8	15	38	27	8	0	4	36	24	26
2019	MD-03	10	40	30	10	10	0	0	20	50	10
2018	MD	6	15	36	33	9	0	0	42	21	33
2018	MD-02	4	17	38	33	8	0	0	42	21	24
2017	MD	8	14	40	16	16	0	5	34	23	37
2017	MD-02	14	14	41	14	14	0	5	29	29	22
2014	MD	5	13	30	35	17	0	0	52	17	63
2014	MD-02	5	8	37	29	21	0	0	50	13	38
2014	MD-03	0	11	28	44	17	0	0	61	11	18

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	MD	6	27	25	23	15	4	0	39	35	48
2020	MD-02	7	28	31	24	7	3	0	32	36	29
2020	MD-03	8	23	23	23	15	8	0	42	33	13
2019	MD	15	21	27	23	6	4	4	32	39	48
2019	MD-02	15	19	23	27	4	8	4	35	39	26
2019	MD-03	30	30	30	10	0	0	0	10	60	10
2018	MD	15	24	30	15	6	6	3	23	43	33
2018	MD-02	17	25	25	17	8	8	0	27	45	24
2017	MD	24	21	27	14	5	3	5	21	50	37
2017	MD-02	27	14	32	18	0	5	5	20	45	22
2014	MD	22	13	31	19	16	0	0	34	34	64
2014	MD-02	26	10	26	21	18	0	0	38	36	39
2014	MD-03	11	17	39	17	17	0	0	33	28	18

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	MD	2	17	35	21	21	4	0	43	20	48
2020	MD-02	3	17	31	24	21	3	0	46	21	29
2020	MD-03	0	15	46	8	23	8	0	33	17	13
2019	MD	8	17	33	17	15	6	4	35	28	48
2019	MD-02	15	12	27	15	15	12	4	36	32	26
2019	MD-03	0	40	40	10	10	0	0	20	40	10
2018	MD	3	13	25	34	13	3	9	54	18	32
2018	MD-02	4	17	13	43	13	4	4	62	24	23
2017	MD	11	19	32	24	5	3	5	32	32	37
2017	MD-02	14	27	18	32	0	5	5	35	45	22
2014	MD	8	14	38	23	16	0	2	40	22	64
2014	MD-02	3	18	31	28	21	0	0	49	21	39
2014	MD-03	11	11	50	11	11	0	6	24	24	18

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	MD	8	21	27	27	10	6	0	40	31	48
2020	MD-02	14	21	28	28	7	3	0	36	36	29
2020	MD-03	0	31	23	23	15	8	0	42	33	13
2019	MD	11	21	34	17	11	4	2	30	34	47
2019	MD-02	19	19	27	15	12	4	4	29	42	26
2019	MD-03	0	10	50	40	0	0	0	40	10	10
2018	MD	12	21	24	24	9	9	0	37	37	33
2018	MD-02	13	21	21	25	13	8	0	41	36	24
2017	MD	14	27	27	11	8	3	11	22	47	37
2017	MD-02	23	14	32	9	9	5	9	21	42	22
2014	MD	13	27	31	17	8	2	3	26	41	64
2014	MD-02	13	28	33	13	10	3	0	24	42	39
2014	MD-03	11	22	33	22	6	0	6	29	35	18

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	MD	2	17	42	29	6	4	0	37	20	48
2020	MD-02	3	21	31	41	0	3	0	43	25	29
2020	MD-03	0	15	46	8	23	8	0	33	17	13
2019	MD	6	23	42	19	8	0	2	28	30	48
2019	MD-02	8	27	31	23	8	0	4	32	36	26
2019	MD-03	0	30	50	10	10	0	0	20	30	10

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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	MD	28	21	19	4	9	15	4	61	16	47
2020	MD-02	28	24	14	3	7	17	7	68	14	29
2020	MD-03	25	17	25	8	8	17	0	50	20	12
2019	MD	25	29	10	6	10	13	6	67	21	48
2019	MD-02	27	12	19	4	12	19	8	53	21	26
2019	MD-03	20	40	0	20	10	0	10	67	33	10
2018	MD	24	36	12	6	6	12	3	71	14	33
2018	MD-02	25	29	17	4	8	17	0	65	15	24
2017	MD	17	30	22	6	17	3	6	51	24	36
2017	MD-02	18	32	23	5	18	5	0	52	24	22
2014	MD	32	23	11	9	15	5	5	61	27	65
2014	MD-02	33	15	15	8	18	5	8	54	29	40
2014	MD-03	39	17	6	17	17	6	0	59	35	18

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	MD	51	15	21	2	6	4	0	69	9	47
2020	MD-02	48	10	28	0	7	7	0	63	7	29
2020	MD-03	58	17	8	8	8	0	0	75	17	12
2019	MD	48	29	17	4	2	0	0	77	6	48
2019	MD-02	46	31	15	4	4	0	0	77	8	26
2019	MD-03	40	30	20	10	0	0	0	70	10	10
2018	MD	39	42	6	9	3	0	0	82	12	33
2018	MD-02	38	42	8	8	4	0	0	79	13	24
2017	MD	36	28	6	19	8	3	0	66	29	36
2017	MD-02	27	27	5	27	9	5	0	57	38	22
2014	MD	52	20	15	6	5	0	2	73	11	65
2014	MD-02	45	23	20	5	5	0	3	69	10	40
2014	MD-03	61	11	11	11	6	0	0	72	17	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	55	23	11	9	0	2	80	9	47
2020	MD-02	52	21	14	10	0	3	75	11	29
2020	MD-03	58	25	8	8	0	0	83	8	12
2019	MD	48	25	13	13	2	0	73	15	48
2019	MD-02	50	19	15	12	4	0	69	15	26
2019	MD-03	30	40	20	10	0	0	70	10	10
2018	MD	52	36	9	3	0	0	88	3	33
2018	MD-02	46	42	8	4	0	0	88	4	24
2017	MD	40	38	8	8	5	0	78	14	37
2017	MD-02	27	50	5	9	9	0	77	18	22
2014	MD	55	23	5	9	8	0	78	17	65
2014	MD-02	53	20	5	13	10	0	73	23	40
2014	MD-03	56	33	6	0	6	0	89	6	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	34	36	6	13	2	9	77	16	47
2020	MD-02	34	38	10	7	3	7	78	11	29
2020	MD-03	25	42	0	25	0	8	73	27	12
2019	MD	47	30	11	9	2	2	78	11	47
2019	MD-02	46	38	8	4	4	0	85	8	26
2019	MD-03	50	20	10	20	0	0	70	20	10
2018	MD	33	55	6	0	6	0	88	6	33
2018	MD-02	29	58	4	0	8	0	88	8	24

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	38	17	21	2	11	11	70	3	47
2020	MD-02	34	14	24	3	10	14	64	5	29
2020	MD-03	33	25	25	0	17	0	70	0	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	MD	46	23	13	6	0	6	6	79	7	48
2020	MD-02	52	10	14	10	0	7	7	72	12	29
2020	MD-03	31	54	0	0	0	8	8	100	0	13
2019	MD	56	27	8	0	2	2	4	89	2	48
2019	MD-02	58	23	8	0	4	4	4	88	4	26
2019	MD-03	50	40	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10

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	MD	35	35	17	4	2	2	4	76	7	48
2020	MD-02	41	31	17	7	0	3	0	75	7	29
2020	MD-03	23	31	23	0	8	0	15	64	9	13
2019	MD	50	31	8	2	4	2	2	85	7	48
2019	MD-02	54	27	12	0	4	4	0	84	4	26
2019	MD-03	20	60	10	10	0	0	0	80	10	10
2018	MD	50	28	16	3	3	0	0	78	6	32
2018	MD-02	52	26	17	0	4	0	0	78	4	23
2017	MD	38	22	22	8	11	0	0	59	19	37
2017	MD-02	36	23	14	14	14	0	0	59	27	22
2014	MD	54	22	8	12	3	0	2	77	16	65
2014	MD-02	48	30	5	10	5	0	3	79	15	40
2014	MD-03	61	11	11	17	0	0	0	72	17	18

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	MD	43	21	11	9	4	4	9	73	15	47
2020	MD-02	45	14	14	3	7	7	10	71	13	29
2020	MD-03	42	17	8	25	0	0	8	64	27	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	51	28	13	9	0	0	79	9	47
2020	MD-02	54	21	21	4	0	0	75	4	28
2020	MD-03	46	31	0	23	0	0	77	23	13
2019	MD	53	28	9	4	4	2	83	9	47
2019	MD-02	54	27	4	8	4	4	84	12	26
2018	MD	50	38	9	3	0	0	88	3	32
2018	MD-02	48	43	9	0	0	0	91	0	23
2017	MD	32	41	14	8	3	3	75	11	37
2017	MD-02	32	41	9	9	5	5	76	14	22
2014	MD	49	34	6	6	5	0	83	11	65
2014	MD-02	45	35	5	10	5	0	80	15	40
2014	MD-03	56	39	6	0	0	0	94	0	18

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	MD	46	54	48
2020	MD-02	62	38	29
2020	MD-03	31	69	13

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	51	17	11	2	9	11	84	3	47
2020	MD-02	62	10	3	3	10	10	91	4	29
2020	MD-03	33	25	17	0	8	17	78	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	MD	49	23	15	6	4	2	0	74	11	47
2020	MD-02	50	21	11	11	4	4	0	74	15	28
2020	MD-03	38	23	31	0	8	0	0	62	8	13
2019	MD	65	19	10	2	4	0	0	83	6	48
2019	MD-02	69	15	8	4	4	0	0	85	8	26
2019	MD-03	50	30	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2018	MD	66	19	9	3	3	0	0	84	6	32
2018	MD-02	70	22	4	0	4	0	0	91	4	23
2017	MD	32	33	8	14	11	0	3	67	25	37
2017	MD-02	36	32	9	14	9	0	0	68	23	22
2014	MD	54	18	14	8	5	0	2	73	13	65
2014	MD-02	53	25	8	10	5	0	0	78	15	40
2014	MD-03	56	11	22	0	6	0	6	71	6	18

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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	MD	46	21	10	10	2	10	0	74	14	48
2020	MD-02	48	17	3	14	3	14	0	76	20	29
2020	MD-03	38	31	15	8	0	8	0	75	8	13
2019	MD	42	27	13	6	4	6	2	75	11	48
2019	MD-02	46	27	4	8	8	8	0	79	17	26
2019	MD-03	40	20	20	0	0	10	10	75	0	10
2018	MD	27	27	9	9	6	18	3	69	19	33
2018	MD-02	21	38	8	8	8	17	0	70	20	24
2017	MD	30	30	16	11	8	5	0	63	20	37
2017	MD-02	32	32	9	14	9	5	0	67	24	22
2014	MD	30	23	17	9	5	16	0	63	17	64
2014	MD-02	33	21	18	13	5	10	0	60	20	39
2014	MD-03	22	22	11	6	6	33	0	67	17	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	42	17	13	19	2	8	64	23	48
2020	MD-02	41	14	14	17	3	10	62	23	29
2020	MD-03	38	31	8	15	0	8	75	17	13
2019	MD	33	35	13	10	6	2	70	17	48
2019	MD-02	35	35	4	15	8	4	72	24	26
2019	MD-03	20	50	20	10	0	0	70	10	10
2018	MD	27	36	15	12	6	3	66	19	33
2018	MD-02	25	38	13	13	8	4	65	22	24
2017	MD	22	32	16	16	11	3	55	28	37
2017	MD-02	27	27	14	23	9	0	55	32	22
2014	MD	20	25	17	28	3	6	48	33	64
2014	MD-02	23	23	18	28	5	3	47	34	39
2014	MD-03	22	17	22	22	0	17	47	27	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	34	19	28	2	2	15	63	5	47
2020	MD-02	31	17	24	3	3	21	61	9	29
2020	MD-03	33	33	25	0	0	8	73	0	12
2019	MD	23	35	21	6	8	6	62	16	48
2019	MD-02	19	35	19	4	12	12	61	17	26
2019	MD-03	10	50	20	20	0	0	60	20	10
2018	MD	18	27	24	6	12	12	52	21	33
2018	MD-02	17	25	17	8	17	17	50	30	24
2017	MD	19	32	22	14	5	8	56	21	37
2017	MD-02	18	36	14	14	9	9	60	25	22
2014	MD	19	28	17	25	5	6	50	32	64
2014	MD-02	21	28	21	26	3	3	50	29	39
2014	MD-03	22	17	11	22	11	17	47	40	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	31	21	21	19	2	6	56	22	48
2020	MD-02	28	21	17	24	0	10	54	27	29
2020	MD-03	31	31	15	15	8	0	62	23	13
2019	MD	33	27	21	10	6	2	62	17	48
2019	MD-02	31	35	12	12	8	4	68	20	26
2019	MD-03	20	20	40	20	0	0	40	20	10
2018	MD	18	33	18	15	9	6	55	26	33
2018	MD-02	17	29	21	13	13	8	50	27	24
2017	MD	19	35	16	19	5	5	57	26	37
2017	MD-02	9	45	9	23	9	5	57	33	22
2014	MD	22	27	19	19	6	8	53	27	64
2014	MD-02	21	28	21	18	8	5	51	27	39
2014	MD-03	28	22	17	17	0	17	60	20	18

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	46	28	9	4	9	4	85	5	46
2020	MD-02	39	32	7	4	14	4	87	4	28
2020	MD-03	62	15	8	8	0	8	83	8	13
2019	MD	45	34	9	4	9	0	86	5	47
2019	MD-02	50	23	12	4	12	0	83	4	26

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	29	38	17	10	0	6	71	11	48
2020	MD-02	28	41	10	10	0	10	77	12	29
2020	MD-03	23	46	15	15	0	0	69	15	13
2019	MD	19	44	21	10	2	4	65	13	48
2019	MD-02	23	42	15	15	0	4	68	16	26
2019	MD-03	20	30	40	0	0	10	56	0	10
2018	MD	30	48	12	9	0	0	79	9	33
2018	MD-02	21	54	13	13	0	0	75	13	24
2017	MD	30	22	32	8	5	3	53	14	37
2017	MD-02	27	32	23	9	9	0	59	18	22
2014	MD	31	34	18	11	3	3	67	14	65
2014	MD-02	25	33	20	15	5	3	59	21	40
2014	MD-03	33	44	17	0	0	6	82	0	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	21	23	31	13	4	8	48	18	48
2020	MD-02	21	28	28	17	3	3	50	21	29
2020	MD-03	15	15	31	8	8	23	40	20	13
2019	MD	15	31	19	25	6	4	48	33	48
2019	MD-02	15	35	15	19	8	8	54	29	26
2019	MD-03	10	10	20	60	0	0	20	60	10

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	MD	29	31	10	8	2	17	2	74	13	48
2020	MD-02	34	31	10	3	0	21	0	83	4	29
2020	MD-03	15	38	8	15	8	8	8	64	27	13
2019	MD	31	31	21	15	0	0	2	64	15	48
2019	MD-02	27	38	12	19	0	0	4	68	20	26
2019	MD-03	30	30	30	10	0	0	0	60	10	10
2018	MD	33	36	9	9	6	0	6	74	16	33
2018	MD-02	25	46	8	13	8	0	0	71	21	24
2017	MD	38	32	14	11	3	0	3	72	14	37
2017	MD-02	36	23	23	14	5	0	0	59	18	22
2014	MD	33	33	11	9	6	8	0	71	17	64
2014	MD-02	23	36	13	13	8	8	0	64	22	39
2014	MD-03	33	33	11	6	6	11	0	75	13	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	34	28	21	11	4	2	63	15	47
2020	MD-02	39	21	25	4	7	4	63	11	28
2020	MD-03	15	46	15	23	0	0	62	23	13
2019	MD	25	31	29	4	4	6	60	9	48
2019	MD-02	31	23	27	8	4	8	58	13	26
2019	MD-03	10	50	40	0	0	0	60	0	10
2018	MD	21	45	21	6	6	0	67	12	33
2018	MD-02	21	38	25	8	8	0	58	17	24

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	MD	15	15	13	13	6	40	0	48	31	48
2020	MD-02	14	14	7	10	10	45	0	50	38	29
2020	MD-03	15	15	23	8	0	38	0	50	13	13
2019	MD	13	10	21	15	10	19	13	33	36	48
2019	MD-02	12	4	12	12	15	27	19	29	50	26
2019	MD-03	10	10	50	20	0	0	10	22	22	10
2018	MD	12	18	15	6	12	33	3	48	29	33
2018	MD-02	8	21	13	8	13	38	0	47	33	24
2017	MD	19	13	14	11	19	19	5	43	39	37
2017	MD-02	18	9	18	5	23	23	5	38	38	22
2014	MD	20	16	17	14	19	13	2	42	38	64
2014	MD-02	15	10	21	13	23	18	0	31	44	39
2014	MD-03	22	17	11	22	17	6	6	44	44	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	21	25	23	15	8	8	50	25	48
2020	MD-02	17	24	24	10	10	14	48	24	29
2020	MD-03	23	31	15	31	0	0	54	31	13
2019	MD	13	38	21	19	8	2	51	28	48
2019	MD-02	12	42	15	15	12	4	56	28	26
2019	MD-03	10	50	10	30	0	0	60	30	10
2018	MD	21	33	12	15	9	9	60	27	33
2018	MD-02	21	33	13	13	13	8	59	27	24
2017	MD	19	30	11	16	24	0	49	41	37
2017	MD-02	23	23	14	14	27	0	45	41	22
2014	MD	18	29	12	18	14	8	52	35	65
2014	MD-02	13	33	13	15	18	10	50	36	40
2014	MD-03	33	22	11	17	11	6	59	29	18

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	MD	21	17	13	13	17	15	4	47	37	47
2020	MD-02	18	25	11	11	21	14	0	50	38	28
2020	MD-03	23	0	15	15	15	15	15	33	44	13
2019	MD	21	10	25	15	19	4	6	35	37	48
2019	MD-02	23	8	19	12	27	4	8	35	43	26
2019	MD-03	10	30	30	10	10	0	10	44	22	10
2018	MD	15	15	18	18	21	6	6	34	45	33
2018	MD-02	13	13	25	17	25	4	4	27	45	24
2017	MD	14	24	8	16	24	5	8	44	47	37
2017	MD-02	18	23	5	18	32	5	0	43	52	22
2014	MD	17	26	14	12	18	3	9	49	35	65
2014	MD-02	15	28	13	15	18	3	10	49	37	40
2014	MD-03	22	22	6	11	22	6	11	53	40	18

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	MD	36	36	13	6	2	4	2	77	9	47
2020	MD-02	34	31	17	7	3	7	0	70	11	29
2020	MD-03	46	38	0	8	0	0	8	92	8	13
2019	MD	54	21	15	4	0	0	6	80	4	48
2019	MD-02	50	23	12	8	0	0	8	79	8	26
2019	MD-03	50	30	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10

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	MD	39	30	20	7	0	2	2	73	7	46
2020	MD-02	38	24	24	7	0	3	3	67	7	29
2020	MD-03	50	25	17	8	0	0	0	75	8	12
2019	MD	38	28	19	4	6	0	4	69	11	47
2019	MD-02	35	23	27	8	8	0	0	58	15	26
2019	MD-03	50	10	20	0	10	0	10	67	11	10

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	MD	66	11	9	0	2	6	6	88	2	47
2020	MD-02	62	10	10	0	3	7	7	84	4	29
2020	MD-03	69	15	0	0	0	8	8	100	0	13
2019	MD	73	6	6	2	2	4	6	88	5	48
2019	MD-02	73	8	4	4	4	4	4	88	8	26
2019	MD-03	70	10	0	0	0	10	10	100	0	10

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	72	6	2	0	4	15	97	0	47
2020	MD-02	66	10	3	0	7	14	96	0	29
2020	MD-03	77	0	0	0	0	23	100	0	13
2019	MD	66	11	2	2	2	17	95	3	47
2019	MD-02	65	15	0	4	4	12	95	5	26
2019	MD-03	60	0	0	0	0	40	100	0	10

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	15	38	17	13	8	10	58	23	48
2020	MD-02	14	38	14	14	7	14	60	24	29
2020	MD-03	15	31	23	15	8	8	50	25	13
2019	MD	23	38	15	17	6	2	62	23	48
2019	MD-02	31	19	19	15	12	4	52	28	26
2019	MD-03	0	80	10	10	0	0	80	10	10
2018	MD	18	33	33	3	6	6	55	10	33
2018	MD-02	13	38	33	4	8	4	52	13	24
2017	MD	8	38	16	16	14	8	50	32	37
2017	MD-02	14	32	9	18	18	9	50	40	22

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	MD	29	29	21	8	4	8	0	64	14	48
2020	MD-02	28	28	14	14	3	14	0	64	20	29
2020	MD-03	23	38	31	0	8	0	0	62	8	13
2019	MD	38	25	21	6	4	4	2	67	11	48
2019	MD-02	42	15	23	4	8	8	0	63	13	26
2019	MD-03	10	60	20	0	0	0	10	78	0	10
2018	MD	42	42	6	0	3	6	0	90	3	33
2018	MD-02	29	54	4	0	4	8	0	91	5	24
2017	MD	35	40	8	3	11	3	0	78	14	37
2017	MD-02	32	32	14	0	18	5	0	67	19	22
2014	MD	46	28	14	5	8	0	0	74	12	65
2014	MD-02	40	30	18	5	8	0	0	70	13	40
2014	MD-03	44	33	11	6	6	0	0	78	11	18

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	MD	35	31	21	4	2	6	0	71	7	48
2020	MD-02	38	28	24	3	3	3	0	68	7	29
2020	MD-03	23	46	15	0	0	15	0	82	0	13
2019	MD	44	29	21	2	0	4	0	76	2	48
2019	MD-02	42	31	15	4	0	8	0	79	4	26
2019	MD-03	40	40	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2018	MD	58	27	6	0	0	9	0	93	0	33
2018	MD-02	46	33	8	0	0	13	0	90	0	24
2017	MD	40	26	17	3	6	9	0	72	9	35
2017	MD-02	41	18	23	0	9	9	0	65	10	22
2014	MD	48	25	17	3	5	2	2	75	8	65
2014	MD-02	43	28	20	3	5	3	0	72	8	40
2014	MD-03	50	28	17	0	6	0	0	78	6	18

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	31	33	17	2	17	78	3	48
2020	MD-02	34	28	17	3	17	75	4	29
2020	MD-03	15	54	8	0	23	90	0	13

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	MD	31	29	19	2	4	10	4	71	7	48
2020	MD-02	31	24	17	0	7	14	7	70	9	29
2020	MD-03	23	46	23	0	0	8	0	75	0	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	54	25	10	4	4	2	81	9	48
2020	MD-02	55	21	10	7	3	3	79	11	29
2020	MD-03	54	23	15	0	8	0	77	8	13
2019	MD	52	35	4	2	6	0	88	8	48
2019	MD-02	58	27	4	4	8	0	85	12	26
2019	MD-03	40	50	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2018	MD	63	22	6	6	3	0	84	9	32
2018	MD-02	61	26	4	4	4	0	87	9	23
2017	MD	43	33	11	8	5	0	76	14	37
2017	MD-02	32	36	14	14	5	0	68	18	22
2014	MD	52	28	8	8	5	0	80	12	65
2014	MD-02	48	28	8	13	5	0	75	18	40
2014	MD-03	56	28	11	0	6	0	83	6	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	33	29	23	6	6	2	64	13	48
2020	MD-02	24	34	21	10	7	3	61	18	29
2020	MD-03	46	15	31	0	8	0	62	8	13
2019	MD	40	30	19	4	6	0	70	11	47
2019	MD-02	50	27	8	8	8	0	77	15	26
2019	MD-03	20	50	30	0	0	0	70	0	10
2018	MD	33	39	18	6	3	0	73	9	33
2018	MD-02	29	42	17	8	4	0	71	13	24
2017	MD	30	27	19	14	11	0	57	24	37
2017	MD-02	27	18	18	23	14	0	45	36	22
2014	MD	32	28	18	11	9	2	61	20	65
2014	MD-02	30	28	13	15	13	3	59	28	40
2014	MD-03	39	28	28	6	0	0	67	6	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	31	35	17	8	6	2	68	15	48
2020	MD-02	24	38	14	14	7	3	64	21	29
2020	MD-03	38	23	31	0	8	0	62	8	13
2019	MD	40	32	15	6	6	0	72	13	47
2019	MD-02	42	38	4	8	8	0	81	15	26
2018	MD	33	42	9	12	3	0	76	15	33
2018	MD-02	29	46	8	13	4	0	75	17	24
2017	MD	24	35	16	16	8	0	59	24	37
2017	MD-02	23	23	18	23	14	0	45	36	22
2014	MD	34	26	17	17	6	0	60	23	65
2014	MD-02	33	30	8	23	8	0	63	30	40
2014	MD-03	39	22	33	6	0	0	61	6	18

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	MD	31	29	23	4	4	8	0	66	9	48
2020	MD-02	24	31	21	3	7	14	0	64	12	29
2020	MD-03	38	15	38	8	0	0	0	54	8	13
2019	MD	48	19	19	8	4	2	0	68	13	48
2019	MD-02	54	15	19	8	4	0	0	69	12	26
2019	MD-03	20	40	10	20	0	10	0	67	22	10
2018	MD	36	27	12	9	3	12	0	72	14	33
2018	MD-02	33	33	8	8	4	13	0	76	14	24
2017	MD	22	16	25	11	8	11	6	46	23	36
2017	MD-02	23	9	32	14	9	9	5	37	26	22
2014	MD	37	26	15	8	11	3	0	65	19	65
2014	MD-02	38	25	8	13	15	3	0	64	28	40
2014	MD-03	39	28	22	0	6	6	0	71	6	18

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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	MD	8	50	42	48
2020	MD-02	7	52	41	29
2020	MD-03	8	54	38	13
2019	MD	8	48	44	48
2019	MD-02	8	50	42	26
2019	MD-03	10	50	40	10
2018	MD	18	48	33	33
2018	MD-02	17	50	33	24
2017	MD	19	38	43	37
2017	MD-02	23	41	36	22
2014	MD	9	65	26	65
2014	MD-02	5	73	23	40
2014	MD-03	11	56	33	18

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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	MD	13	88	48
2019	MD	15	85	48

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	MD	23	8	10	4	6	38	10	60	20	48
2020	MD-02	21	10	7	7	7	38	10	60	27	29
2020	MD-03	23	0	15	0	8	46	8	50	17	13
2019	MD	15	15	15	6	15	19	17	45	32	48
2019	MD-02	4	15	23	0	12	23	23	36	21	26
2019	MD-03	30	10	0	10	20	20	10	57	43	10
2018	MD	15	12	9	3	6	52	3	60	20	33
2018	MD-02	8	8	8	4	8	63	0	44	33	24
2017	MD	8	11	8	11	8	46	8	41	41	37
2017	MD-02	5	5	9	14	9	55	5	22	56	22
2014	MD	20	9	14	14	8	22	13	45	33	64
2014	MD-02	13	5	18	15	13	31	5	28	44	39
2014	MD-03	28	11	11	11	0	11	28	64	18	18

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	MD	42	15	19	6	6	10	2	64	14	48
2020	MD-02	45	14	10	7	7	14	3	71	17	29
2020	MD-03	31	23	31	0	8	8	0	58	8	13
2019	MD	31	27	13	8	4	10	6	70	15	48
2019	MD-02	23	31	15	8	4	12	8	67	14	26
2019	MD-03	30	40	10	10	0	0	10	78	11	10
2018	MD	27	39	15	3	0	15	0	79	4	33
2018	MD-02	21	42	13	4	0	21	0	79	5	24
2017	MD	32	14	24	3	8	19	0	57	13	37
2017	MD-02	27	14	23	5	9	23	0	53	18	22
2014	MD	28	16	17	13	6	19	2	55	24	64
2014	MD-02	18	15	18	15	8	23	3	45	31	39
2014	MD-03	39	17	22	11	0	11	0	63	13	18

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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
2019	MD	11	89	47
2019	MD-03	0	100	10

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	MD	11	11	17	4	2	43	13	48	14	47
2020	MD-02	11	11	14	4	4	43	14	50	17	28
2020	MD-03	8	0	15	8	0	62	8	25	25	13
2019	MD	13	6	23	0	6	29	23	39	13	48
2019	MD-02	0	8	23	0	8	35	27	20	20	26
2019	MD-03	20	0	10	0	0	30	40	67	0	10
2018	MD	16	10	16	0	0	52	6	62	0	31
2018	MD-02	13	9	17	0	0	61	0	56	0	23
2017	MD	8	5	24	0	3	46	14	33	7	37
2017	MD-02	9	0	27	0	0	55	9	25	0	22
2014	MD	25	8	15	5	2	29	17	60	11	65
2014	MD-02	18	5	20	5	3	38	13	45	15	40
2014	MD-03	28	6	11	6	0	22	28	67	11	18

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	MD	35	27	17	2	2	15	2	75	5	48
2020	MD-02	41	24	14	0	3	14	3	79	4	29
2020	MD-03	15	38	15	8	0	23	0	70	10	13
2019	MD	30	34	17	2	4	6	6	73	7	47
2019	MD-02	15	42	19	4	4	8	8	68	9	26
2018	MD	28	34	22	0	0	16	0	74	0	32
2018	MD-02	26	26	26	0	0	22	0	67	0	23
2017	MD	33	19	16	0	3	28	0	73	4	36
2017	MD-02	27	18	18	0	0	36	0	71	0	22
2014	MD	35	18	12	2	3	25	5	76	7	65
2014	MD-02	28	18	10	3	5	33	5	72	12	40
2014	MD-03	44	17	22	0	0	11	6	73	0	18

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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	MD	55	23	9	6	4	0	2	80	11	47
2020	MD-02	62	21	10	7	0	0	0	83	7	29

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	MD	51	21	21	2	2	0	2	74	4	47
2020	MD-02	39	25	25	4	4	0	4	67	7	28
2020	MD-03	62	23	15	0	0	0	0	85	0	13
2019	MD	35	48	10	4	2	0	0	83	6	48
2019	MD-02	38	46	12	4	0	0	0	85	4	26
2019	MD-03	20	60	0	10	10	0	0	80	20	10
2018	MD	21	42	15	9	3	3	6	70	13	33
2018	MD-02	25	38	17	8	4	4	4	68	14	24
2017	MD	32	35	19	8	0	3	3	71	9	37
2017	MD-02	27	50	14	5	0	5	0	81	5	22

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	MD	17	25	27	15	15	2	0	43	30	48
2020	MD-02	10	31	28	14	14	3	0	43	29	29
2020	MD-03	15	15	38	15	15	0	0	31	31	13
2019	MD	19	27	25	23	6	0	0	46	29	48
2019	MD-02	19	27	31	23	0	0	0	46	23	26
2019	MD-03	10	10	20	40	20	0	0	20	60	10
2018	MD	0	24	42	15	12	3	3	26	29	33
2018	MD-02	0	25	50	13	8	4	0	26	22	24
2017	MD	14	33	24	13	16	0	0	46	30	37
2017	MD-02	5	36	27	9	23	0	0	41	32	22

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	MD	21	34	23	9	11	2	0	57	20	47
2020	MD-02	17	34	24	7	14	3	0	54	21	29
2019	MD	19	36	19	11	13	0	2	57	24	47
2019	MD-02	27	31	23	8	12	0	0	58	19	26
2019	MD-03	10	40	10	10	30	0	0	50	40	10
2018	MD	18	24	33	9	6	6	3	47	17	33
2018	MD-02	17	21	42	8	4	8	0	41	14	24
2017	MD	19	38	21	5	11	0	5	60	17	37
2017	MD-02	14	36	23	9	14	0	5	52	24	22

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	MD	17	28	26	13	13	2	2	47	27	47
2020	MD-02	7	31	31	10	14	3	3	41	26	29
2020	MD-03	25	25	17	17	17	0	0	50	33	12
2019	MD	15	32	17	21	13	0	2	48	35	47
2019	MD-02	23	31	19	15	12	0	0	54	27	26
2018	MD	0	24	30	15	18	9	3	28	38	33
2018	MD-02	0	29	25	17	17	13	0	33	38	24
2017	MD	11	22	30	14	21	3	0	33	36	37
2017	MD-02	5	32	27	14	23	0	0	36	36	22

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	MD	33	25	17	8	15	2	0	60	23	48
2020	MD-02	24	38	14	7	14	3	0	64	21	29
2020	MD-03	38	8	23	15	15	0	0	46	31	13
2019	MD	36	32	15	9	4	2	2	71	13	47
2019	MD-02	44	28	20	4	0	4	0	75	4	25
2019	MD-03	20	40	10	10	20	0	0	60	30	10
2018	MD	30	36	12	9	6	3	3	71	16	33
2018	MD-02	29	38	17	13	0	4	0	70	13	24
2017	MD	19	41	16	5	5	0	14	69	12	37
2017	MD-02	14	41	18	5	9	0	14	63	16	22

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	MD	21	38	17	4	19	2	0	60	23	48
2020	MD-02	21	45	7	3	21	3	0	68	25	29
2020	MD-03	15	23	38	0	23	0	0	38	23	13
2019	MD	31	31	17	15	4	0	2	64	19	48
2019	MD-02	31	38	19	12	0	0	0	69	12	26
2019	MD-03	20	40	10	20	10	0	0	60	30	10
2018	MD	30	27	12	12	12	3	3	61	26	33
2018	MD-02	29	29	17	13	8	4	0	61	22	24
2017	MD	27	46	19	0	8	0	0	73	8	37
2017	MD-02	23	32	32	0	14	0	0	55	14	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	42	21	19	4	8	6	67	13	48
2020	MD-02	34	28	17	3	14	3	64	18	29
2020	MD-03	38	8	31	8	0	15	55	9	13

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	MD	29	23	31	4	8	2	2	54	13	48
2020	MD-02	24	21	38	3	7	3	3	48	11	29
2020	MD-03	38	15	23	8	15	0	0	54	23	13
2019	MD	32	32	11	15	9	0	2	65	24	47
2019	MD-02	35	35	4	15	8	0	4	72	24	26
2018	MD	21	27	36	9	6	0	0	48	15	33
2018	MD-02	25	21	38	8	8	0	0	46	17	24
2017	MD	24	27	24	16	8	0	0	51	24	37
2017	MD-02	18	27	27	14	14	0	0	45	27	22

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	MD	38	23	27	4	4	2	2	63	9	48
2020	MD-02	34	21	31	0	7	3	3	59	7	29
2020	MD-03	31	23	31	15	0	0	0	54	15	13
2019	MD	30	23	19	17	6	0	4	56	24	47
2019	MD-02	35	19	19	15	8	0	4	56	24	26
2018	MD	15	36	33	6	6	3	0	53	13	33
2018	MD-02	17	33	33	8	4	4	0	52	13	24
2017	MD	24	38	19	11	8	0	0	62	19	37
2017	MD-02	23	36	18	9	14	0	0	59	23	22

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	MD	35	31	21	8	2	2	0	68	11	48
2020	MD-02	31	34	21	10	0	3	0	68	11	29
2020	MD-03	46	8	31	8	8	0	0	54	15	13
2019	MD	40	23	19	13	2	0	2	65	15	47
2019	MD-02	46	12	23	19	0	0	0	58	19	26
2018	MD	42	36	18	3	0	0	0	79	3	33
2018	MD-02	42	33	21	4	0	0	0	75	4	24
2017	MD	27	43	19	3	8	0	0	70	11	37
2017	MD-02	27	36	18	5	14	0	0	64	18	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	48	25	13	6	6	2	74	13	48
2020	MD-02	48	24	14	3	7	3	75	11	29
2020	MD-03	46	23	8	15	8	0	69	23	13
2019	MD	62	13	15	4	4	2	76	9	47
2019	MD-02	69	15	4	4	8	0	85	12	26

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	25	29	23	13	10	54	23	48
2020	MD-02	21	38	24	7	10	59	17	29
2020	MD-03	31	15	15	23	15	46	38	13

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	MD	23	29	25	13	8	2	0	53	21	48
2020	MD-02	28	21	31	10	7	3	0	50	18	29
2020	MD-03	15	31	23	15	15	0	0	46	31	13
2019	MD	26	51	11	9	4	0	0	77	13	47
2019	MD-02	31	46	12	8	4	0	0	77	12	26
2018	MD	30	33	18	12	3	3	0	66	16	33
2018	MD-02	29	33	21	8	4	4	0	65	13	24
2017	MD	22	43	16	5	8	0	5	69	14	37
2017	MD-02	23	45	14	9	9	0	0	68	18	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	56	29	10	2	2	0	85	4	48
2020	MD-02	55	24	14	3	3	0	79	7	29
2020	MD-03	54	38	8	0	0	0	92	0	13
2019	MD	57	17	15	4	4	2	76	9	47
2019	MD-02	58	19	15	4	4	0	77	8	26
2018	MD	52	27	12	6	3	0	79	9	33
2018	MD-02	46	29	17	4	4	0	75	8	24
2017	MD	41	24	13	14	5	3	67	19	37
2017	MD-02	27	32	14	14	9	5	62	24	22

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	MD	28	45	19	9	0	0	0	72	9	47
2020	MD-02	24	48	21	7	0	0	0	72	7	29

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	83	8	4	0	4	96	48
2020	MD-02	86	14	0	0	0	100	29
2020	MD-03	69	0	15	0	15	82	13
2019	MD	70	11	2	0	17	97	47
2019	MD-02	73	15	4	0	8	96	26
2018	MD	73	9	12	3	3	87	33
2018	MD-02	71	8	17	4	0	83	24

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	MD	77	15	2	2	2	2	0	94	4	48
2020	MD-02	76	14	3	3	0	3	0	93	4	29
2020	MD-03	77	15	0	0	8	0	0	92	8	13
2019	MD	71	13	6	4	4	0	2	85	9	48
2019	MD-02	69	19	4	4	4	0	0	88	8	26
2019	MD-03	70	10	10	0	0	0	10	89	0	10
2018	MD	85	6	3	0	3	3	0	94	3	33
2018	MD-02	83	8	0	0	4	4	0	96	4	24
2017	MD	59	14	5	5	0	5	11	87	6	37
2017	MD-02	64	14	0	5	0	9	9	94	6	22

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	MD	72	21	2	2	0	2	0	96	2	47
2020	MD-02	68	25	4	0	0	4	0	96	0	28
2020	MD-03	77	15	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	13
2019	MD	60	27	6	0	2	0	4	91	2	48
2019	MD-02	62	31	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	26
2019	MD-03	40	30	10	0	10	0	10	78	11	10
2018	MD	66	31	3	0	0	0	0	97	0	32
2018	MD-02	61	35	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	23
2017	MD	46	35	11	0	3	3	3	86	3	37
2017	MD-02	55	32	9	0	5	0	0	86	5	22

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	MD	72	11	9	2	4	2	0	85	7	47
2020	MD-02	69	10	10	3	3	3	0	82	7	29
2020	MD-03	75	8	8	0	8	0	0	83	8	12
2019	MD	65	17	8	4	4	0	2	83	9	48
2019	MD-02	73	12	8	4	4	0	0	85	8	26
2019	MD-03	40	40	10	0	0	0	10	89	0	10
2018	MD	53	34	0	6	6	0	0	88	13	32
2018	MD-02	52	35	0	4	9	0	0	87	13	23
2017	MD	51	16	16	5	8	0	3	69	14	37
2017	MD-02	59	18	5	9	9	0	0	77	18	22

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	56	8	4	0	2	29	94	0	48
2020	MD-02	52	3	0	0	3	41	100	0	29
2020	MD-03	62	15	8	0	0	15	91	0	13
2019	MD	52	17	4	2	0	25	92	3	48
2019	MD-02	58	4	0	0	0	38	100	0	26
2019	MD-03	30	30	10	10	0	20	75	13	10
2018	MD	45	10	0	0	0	45	100	0	31
2018	MD-02	43	0	0	0	0	57	100	0	23
2017	MD	35	11	5	3	0	46	85	5	37
2017	MD-02	36	9	5	0	0	50	91	0	22

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	57	23	11	0	2	6	88	0	47
2020	MD-02	69	21	0	0	3	7	100	0	29
2020	MD-03	38	31	23	0	0	8	75	0	13
2019	MD	58	27	4	4	0	6	91	4	48
2019	MD-02	65	23	4	0	0	8	96	0	26
2019	MD-03	30	40	0	20	0	10	78	22	10
2018	MD	41	22	25	3	0	9	69	3	32
2018	MD-02	43	17	22	4	0	13	70	5	23
2017	MD	51	22	8	0	0	19	90	0	37
2017	MD-02	59	23	0	0	0	18	100	0	22

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	72	17	2	0	4	4	98	0	47
2020	MD-02	72	17	3	0	7	0	96	0	29
2020	MD-03	69	23	0	0	0	8	100	0	13
2019	MD	79	10	4	0	0	6	96	0	48
2019	MD-02	85	8	4	0	0	4	96	0	26
2019	MD-03	70	10	10	0	0	10	89	0	10
2018	MD	66	22	0	6	3	3	93	7	32
2018	MD-02	61	26	0	4	4	4	95	5	23
2017	MD	59	22	3	3	3	11	94	3	37
2017	MD-02	64	23	0	5	0	9	95	5	22

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	57	28	9	2	2	2	89	2	47
2020	MD-02	52	28	14	3	3	0	82	4	29
2020	MD-03	62	31	0	0	0	8	100	0	13
2019	MD	69	15	8	2	0	6	89	2	48
2019	MD-02	65	12	15	4	0	4	80	4	26
2019	MD-03	60	30	0	0	0	10	100	0	10
2018	MD	56	25	6	9	3	0	84	10	32
2018	MD-02	48	30	9	9	4	0	82	9	23
2017	MD	57	21	8	5	0	8	85	6	37
2017	MD-02	55	23	9	9	0	5	81	10	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	31	38	19	13	69	13	48
2020	MD-02	28	31	24	17	59	17	29
2020	MD-03	38	38	15	8	77	8	13

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	13	29	44	10	2	2	43	13	48
2020	MD-02	7	31	45	14	0	3	39	14	29
2020	MD-03	15	23	46	8	8	0	38	15	13
2019	MD	17	31	33	19	0	0	48	19	48
2019	MD-02	15	35	38	12	0	0	50	12	26
2019	MD-03	10	20	40	30	0	0	30	30	10
2018	MD	9	27	48	15	0	0	36	15	33
2018	MD-02	13	17	58	13	0	0	29	13	24
2017	MD	11	30	40	14	5	0	41	19	37
2017	MD-02	9	27	36	18	9	0	36	27	22

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	9	21	43	13	15	28	30	47
2020	MD-02	10	21	45	21	3	24	31	29
2020	MD-03	0	25	50	0	25	25	25	12
2019	MD	4	17	40	27	13	40	21	48
2019	MD-02	4	8	42	31	15	46	12	26
2019	MD-03	0	40	50	10	0	10	40	10
2018	MD	6	16	41	22	16	38	22	32
2018	MD-02	0	17	43	26	13	39	17	23
2017	MD	8	16	27	41	8	49	24	37
2017	MD-02	14	18	23	45	0	45	32	22

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	MD	50	27	13	2	2	6	0	82	4	48
2020	MD-02	48	31	17	0	0	3	0	82	0	29
2020	MD-03	46	31	0	8	0	15	0	91	9	13
2019	MD	31	44	10	8	4	2	0	77	13	48
2019	MD-02	27	50	8	8	4	4	0	80	12	26
2019	MD-03	40	40	10	10	0	0	0	80	10	10
2018	MD	39	36	12	3	0	9	0	83	3	33
2018	MD-02	29	42	13	4	0	13	0	81	5	24
2017	MD	36	28	14	11	6	3	3	68	18	36
2017	MD-02	29	24	14	14	10	5	5	58	26	21

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	33	23	17	13	8	6	60	22	48
2020	MD-02	31	24	14	14	10	7	59	26	29
2020	MD-03	31	23	23	15	0	8	58	17	13

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	MD	27	29	21	10	8	2	2	59	20	48
2020	MD-02	31	28	14	14	10	3	0	61	25	29
2020	MD-03	15	46	23	0	8	0	8	67	8	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	38	31	15	4	2	10	77	7	48
2020	MD-02	41	31	7	3	3	14	84	8	29
2020	MD-03	31	38	15	8	0	8	75	8	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	21	40	23	4	8	4	63	13	48
2020	MD-02	21	38	21	3	10	7	63	15	29
2020	MD-03	23	31	31	8	8	0	54	15	13
2019	MD	25	44	8	15	8	0	69	23	48
2019	MD-02	19	54	8	12	8	0	73	19	26
2019	MD-03	20	40	10	30	0	0	60	30	10
2018	MD	24	42	21	3	9	0	67	12	33
2018	MD-02	17	46	21	4	13	0	63	17	24
2017	MD	27	24	16	14	19	0	51	33	37
2017	MD-02	27	18	9	18	27	0	45	45	22

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	52	27	15	4	2	81	4	48
2020	MD-02	59	24	14	0	3	86	0	29
2020	MD-03	38	38	8	15	0	77	15	13

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	45	28	17	9	2	74	9	47
2020	MD-02	46	32	18	0	4	81	0	28
2020	MD-03	38	23	8	31	0	62	31	13

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	44	44	8	2	2	89	2	48
2020	MD-02	45	45	7	0	3	93	0	29
2020	MD-03	38	38	15	8	0	77	8	13

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	52	29	10	2	4	2	87	2	48
2020	MD-02	59	21	10	0	7	3	88	0	29
2020	MD-03	38	38	15	8	0	0	77	8	13

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	60	21	6	6	6	93	48
2020	MD-02	66	14	3	10	7	96	29
2020	MD-03	46	38	15	0	0	85	13

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 (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	51	36	7	2	2	2	91	2	45
2020	MD-02	48	41	7	0	4	0	92	0	27
2020	MD-03	58	25	8	0	0	8	91	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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	42	27	13	16	2	70	16	45
2020	MD-02	48	19	19	11	4	69	12	27
2020	MD-03	33	50	0	17	0	83	17	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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	57	26	13	2	2	84	2	46
2020	MD-02	57	29	11	0	4	89	0	28
2020	MD-03	50	25	17	8	0	75	8	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
2019	MD	10	80	0	0	0	0	10	100	0	10

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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	MD	13	88	48
2020	MD-02	14	86	29
2020	MD-03	15	85	13

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	MD	15	85	48
2020	MD-02	10	90	29
2020	MD-03	31	69	13
2019	MD	21	79	48
2019	MD-02	27	73	26
2019	MD-03	20	80	10
2014	MD	18	82	65
2014	MD-02	25	75	40

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	MD	100	0	10
2014	MD	75	25	12
2014	MD-02	70	30	10

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	MD	47	28	9	6	6	4	83	7	47
2020	MD-02	43	25	4	11	11	7	83	13	28
2020	MD-03	54	38	8	0	0	0	92	0	13

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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	MD	9	60	28	4	88	13	47
2020	MD-02	7	54	36	4	88	12	28
2020	MD-03	8	69	15	8	90	10	13

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	MD	44	13	4	2	0	4	33	90	3	48
2020	MD-02	41	14	0	3	0	7	34	94	6	29
2020	MD-03	38	8	15	0	0	0	38	75	0	13
2019	MD	46	15	15	6	6	0	13	69	14	48
2019	MD-02	50	8	12	8	12	0	12	65	22	26
2019	MD-03	30	20	20	10	0	0	20	63	13	10
2018	MD	42	24	9	0	12	0	12	76	14	33
2018	MD-02	50	17	13	0	8	0	13	76	10	24

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

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

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.

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

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

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

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

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

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

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

Question 46. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

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

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).

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

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.

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

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

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

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

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

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities