2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada by Question 105. What is your current employee status?

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 46 5 10 3 0 0 83 13 3373
2020 Term 51 38 4 7 1 0 0 88 8 127
2020 Casual 59 31 6 2 2 0 0 89 4 45
2020 Student 52 35 3 8 2 0 0 88 9 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 74 18 4 2 1 1 0 93 3 3361
2020 Term 84 10 3 2 1 0 0 94 2 128
2020 Casual 79 14 0 2 2 2 0 96 4 45
2020 Student 77 17 2 0 2 0 3 97 2 65
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 23 4 3 1 1 1 91 5 3296
2017 Term 78 16 4 2 0 1 1 95 2 131
2017 Casual 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 47
2017 Student 86 9 0 3 1 1 0 96 4 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 23 6 3 1 1 1 90 4 3396
2014 Term 63 28 6 4 0 0 0 91 4 78
2014 Casual 85 9 0 3 0 0 3 97 3 34
2014 Student 81 12 0 2 5 0 0 93 7 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 38 11 13 4 0 1 72 17 3364
2020 Term 45 32 11 10 2 0 1 77 11 128
2020 Casual 34 39 4 14 2 0 7 78 17 44
2020 Student 41 38 13 5 2 0 3 81 6 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 33 6 9 5 0 0 80 14 3511
2019 Term 49 24 9 12 5 0 1 74 17 111
2019 Casual 66 22 7 2 3 0 0 88 5 54
2019 Student 58 28 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 112
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 33 7 9 6 0 0 78 15 3303
2017 Term 50 31 9 6 4 0 0 80 11 130
2017 Casual 66 27 2 2 2 0 0 93 4 47
2017 Student 63 29 5 1 1 0 0 93 2 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 33 7 8 4 0 0 81 13 3392
2014 Term 39 36 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 78
2014 Casual 65 26 3 5 0 0 0 91 5 34
2014 Student 62 26 5 5 3 0 0 88 7 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 38 12 9 3 0 1 76 12 3352
2020 Term 48 26 11 8 3 1 2 76 12 128
2020 Casual 58 23 9 6 2 0 2 82 9 45
2020 Student 48 37 9 2 3 0 2 86 5 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 40 11 11 5 0 1 73 16 3493
2019 Term 26 34 15 16 8 0 2 61 24 111
2019 Casual 30 41 12 10 2 0 5 75 13 55
2019 Student 38 36 13 11 1 0 1 75 12 110
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 44 11 10 4 0 0 75 15 3180
2018 Term 28 42 12 12 5 0 1 71 17 111
2018 Casual 32 42 11 7 0 0 8 81 7 72
2018 Student 39 49 6 5 1 0 1 89 6 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 38 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 3303
2017 Term 31 35 15 15 3 0 1 67 18 131
2017 Casual 40 27 13 4 2 2 11 78 7 47
2017 Student 37 45 7 4 5 0 1 83 10 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 39 11 10 5 0 0 73 15 3397
2014 Term 26 36 13 12 9 0 4 65 22 78
2014 Casual 40 37 6 9 0 0 9 84 9 34
2014 Student 30 28 17 19 0 0 5 62 21 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 36 11 7 2 0 1 79 9 3341
2020 Term 53 31 7 5 3 1 0 85 8 128
2020 Casual 62 34 3 0 2 0 0 95 2 45
2020 Student 69 16 6 5 3 0 2 86 8 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 33 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 3496
2019 Term 42 35 11 6 4 1 1 79 10 111
2019 Casual 60 30 6 2 0 0 2 92 2 54
2019 Student 60 23 11 4 0 2 1 85 4 110
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 35 8 4 2 1 0 85 7 3289
2017 Term 57 29 4 6 2 0 1 87 8 131
2017 Casual 54 38 6 0 0 2 0 94 0 47
2017 Student 71 23 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 35 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 3393
2014 Term 44 39 7 5 3 0 1 84 8 78
2014 Casual 62 26 9 0 0 0 3 91 0 34
2014 Student 64 19 5 2 8 0 2 84 10 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 32 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 3363
2020 Term 53 31 10 1 2 1 2 85 4 128
2020 Casual 63 23 7 0 2 3 2 90 2 45
2020 Student 68 15 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 32 8 7 4 0 0 80 11 3501
2019 Term 49 30 12 4 5 0 1 79 8 111
2019 Casual 70 20 2 2 0 2 4 96 2 55
2019 Student 57 23 5 6 3 4 2 85 9 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 31 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 3173
2018 Term 43 30 15 8 3 1 1 74 11 111
2018 Casual 60 18 10 7 0 1 3 82 8 72
2018 Student 63 19 9 5 1 2 1 85 6 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 31 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 3299
2017 Term 53 29 10 3 4 2 0 83 7 131
2017 Casual 56 35 4 0 2 0 2 93 2 46
2017 Student 69 19 8 3 0 0 1 88 3 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 33 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 3396
2014 Term 36 35 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 78
2014 Casual 65 30 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 34
2014 Student 62 21 10 5 3 0 0 83 7 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 40 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 3368
2020 Term 55 27 11 4 2 1 0 82 6 126
2020 Casual 42 40 7 2 4 3 2 86 7 45
2020 Student 47 41 5 6 2 0 0 88 8 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 38 13 8 4 0 0 75 13 3515
2019 Term 32 41 16 5 5 0 1 74 10 110
2019 Casual 46 33 18 2 0 0 0 79 2 55
2019 Student 40 35 16 4 4 0 0 75 9 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 41 13 8 5 0 0 73 14 3168
2018 Term 36 38 15 6 4 0 0 74 11 111
2018 Casual 43 45 1 6 0 2 2 92 6 72
2018 Student 41 41 8 8 1 1 0 83 9 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 43 12 9 5 0 0 75 13 3300
2017 Term 40 37 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 131
2017 Casual 39 42 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 47
2017 Student 26 51 12 7 4 0 0 77 12 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 44 13 9 5 0 0 72 15 3397
2014 Term 26 52 5 11 6 0 0 77 17 78
2014 Casual 39 58 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 34
2014 Student 20 52 17 5 7 0 0 71 12 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 38 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 3374
2020 Term 56 27 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 127
2020 Casual 45 36 5 6 5 3 0 84 11 45
2020 Student 59 28 6 3 2 0 2 89 5 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 37 15 10 7 0 0 69 17 3511
2019 Term 39 29 16 10 4 1 1 70 14 110
2019 Casual 49 41 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 55
2019 Student 55 32 8 4 2 0 0 86 5 110
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 34 16 11 9 0 0 64 20 3173
2018 Term 36 35 12 8 9 1 0 72 16 111
2018 Casual 50 32 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 71
2018 Student 59 23 10 5 2 0 1 83 7 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 37 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 3298
2017 Term 38 40 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 131
2017 Casual 49 34 6 2 2 0 7 88 5 47
2017 Student 48 38 8 4 1 0 1 87 5 94
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 36 18 14 9 0 0 60 23 3394
2014 Term 31 37 11 12 8 1 0 69 20 77
2014 Casual 53 33 9 0 0 6 0 91 0 34
2014 Student 36 35 5 17 7 0 0 72 24 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 40 10 8 3 0 0 78 12 3352
2020 Term 49 33 14 2 2 0 0 82 5 128
2020 Casual 44 32 9 6 7 3 0 77 14 45
2020 Student 38 50 5 5 2 0 2 89 6 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 40 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 3499
2019 Term 36 36 12 7 8 0 1 73 15 110
2019 Casual 37 39 16 3 2 0 2 78 6 55
2019 Student 43 33 10 10 3 1 0 77 13 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 40 13 10 5 0 0 73 14 3181
2018 Term 37 31 15 13 4 0 0 68 17 111
2018 Casual 45 31 11 11 1 0 0 76 13 72
2018 Student 44 35 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 41 13 10 5 0 0 73 14 3297
2017 Term 39 41 13 5 1 0 1 81 6 131
2017 Casual 45 34 15 4 2 0 0 78 7 47
2017 Student 32 38 15 13 2 0 0 70 15 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 36 9 4 1 0 0 85 5 3359
2020 Term 61 27 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 128
2020 Casual 51 24 9 6 5 5 0 79 12 45
2020 Student 45 48 3 0 2 0 2 95 2 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 36 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 3497
2019 Term 48 32 11 4 4 0 1 81 8 110
2019 Casual 49 31 11 6 2 2 0 81 8 55
2019 Student 58 25 13 3 2 0 0 83 5 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 40 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 3177
2018 Term 51 39 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 112
2018 Casual 55 33 7 1 2 0 2 90 3 73
2018 Student 56 38 4 0 1 0 0 94 1 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 3294
2017 Term 48 41 8 2 1 1 0 90 2 129
2017 Casual 57 23 17 2 0 0 0 81 2 47
2017 Student 39 42 11 6 0 0 1 82 6 94
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 42 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 3398
2014 Term 44 36 12 7 0 1 0 81 7 78
2014 Casual 60 37 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 34
2014 Student 34 43 7 12 3 2 0 78 15 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 36 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 3368
2020 Term 52 31 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 128
2020 Casual 51 29 9 4 5 3 0 82 10 44
2020 Student 57 32 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 35 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 3505
2019 Term 36 32 13 12 6 0 1 68 18 109
2019 Casual 44 41 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 55
2019 Student 47 39 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 37 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 3169
2018 Term 40 38 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 112
2018 Casual 48 35 7 8 0 0 2 85 8 72
2018 Student 57 30 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 36 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 3298
2017 Term 43 37 15 3 2 0 0 80 5 131
2017 Casual 49 36 9 4 2 0 0 85 7 47
2017 Student 40 41 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 34 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 3341
2020 Term 61 26 8 4 1 0 0 87 4 128
2020 Casual 47 34 14 2 2 0 0 82 4 44
2020 Student 56 30 5 6 2 0 2 87 8 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 33 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 3488
2019 Term 49 34 11 3 3 0 1 83 6 108
2019 Casual 45 41 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 55
2019 Student 50 36 11 1 3 0 0 85 4 109
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 36 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 3150
2018 Term 44 44 8 3 2 0 0 88 4 111
2018 Casual 53 34 8 1 3 0 0 87 5 73
2018 Student 54 26 16 3 1 0 0 80 4 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 36 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 3292
2017 Term 54 36 9 0 2 0 0 90 2 131
2017 Casual 48 30 18 2 2 0 0 78 4 46
2017 Student 42 35 17 5 1 0 0 77 6 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 32 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 3394
2014 Term 59 30 6 4 0 0 0 89 4 77
2014 Casual 71 23 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 34
2014 Student 49 32 14 2 3 0 0 81 5 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 38 13 10 5 0 0 73 15 3357
2020 Term 50 26 17 5 2 0 0 77 6 128
2020 Casual 38 37 7 6 2 8 2 83 9 45
2020 Student 54 32 6 3 3 0 2 88 6 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 38 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 3489
2019 Term 38 29 17 6 9 1 1 68 15 110
2019 Casual 40 41 13 2 2 2 0 83 4 55
2019 Student 49 28 10 9 2 1 2 79 11 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 39 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 3162
2018 Term 36 35 14 6 7 0 2 73 13 112
2018 Casual 38 37 10 7 3 0 5 78 11 72
2018 Student 47 30 12 6 1 0 3 80 7 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 38 14 11 7 0 0 69 18 3291
2017 Term 37 35 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 131
2017 Casual 38 40 13 5 2 0 2 80 7 45
2017 Student 46 28 13 8 1 2 2 77 10 94
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 41 14 13 8 0 0 65 21 3398
2014 Term 28 41 16 8 6 0 1 70 14 78
2014 Casual 41 50 6 0 0 3 0 94 0 34
2014 Student 31 39 16 9 2 0 2 71 12 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 35 14 9 4 0 0 72 13 3371
2020 Term 49 31 10 7 3 0 1 80 10 128
2020 Casual 42 35 11 4 2 3 3 81 7 45
2020 Student 55 33 5 3 3 2 0 89 6 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 34 14 10 7 0 0 70 16 3510
2019 Term 39 34 13 6 7 0 1 74 13 110
2019 Casual 51 25 19 6 0 0 0 76 6 55
2019 Student 49 28 14 5 3 0 2 78 7 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 33 15 10 8 0 0 67 18 3155
2018 Term 43 32 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 112
2018 Casual 44 31 14 6 1 2 2 78 7 73
2018 Student 49 31 11 3 2 0 2 83 6 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 35 15 10 8 0 0 67 18 3293
2017 Term 47 32 8 8 5 0 0 79 12 129
2017 Casual 52 30 13 2 0 2 0 84 2 46
2017 Student 46 32 15 6 1 0 0 78 8 94
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 35 15 13 8 0 0 63 21 3397
2014 Term 36 36 13 7 9 0 0 72 16 77
2014 Casual 42 40 15 0 0 3 0 84 0 34
2014 Student 34 45 12 5 5 0 0 79 9 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 41 12 8 3 0 0 78 11 3348
2020 Term 54 36 5 2 3 0 0 90 5 128
2020 Casual 61 28 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 45
2020 Student 57 31 8 2 2 2 0 89 3 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 40 13 8 4 0 1 75 12 3454
2019 Term 39 34 15 6 4 0 1 74 11 111
2019 Casual 58 25 14 2 0 0 0 84 2 55
2019 Student 55 25 9 3 1 1 6 86 4 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 36 15 10 6 0 1 69 16 3166
2018 Term 46 30 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 109
2018 Casual 50 37 7 2 2 1 2 89 4 73
2018 Student 52 33 13 0 1 1 0 85 1 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 38 14 9 6 0 1 71 14 3294
2017 Term 45 31 13 7 3 1 0 77 10 131
2017 Casual 52 39 7 0 2 0 0 91 2 46
2017 Student 48 36 10 4 0 0 1 85 4 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 39 16 10 5 1 0 69 15 3395
2014 Term 35 37 17 9 1 0 0 72 10 78
2014 Casual 50 41 3 3 0 0 3 94 3 34
2014 Student 36 41 7 9 3 2 2 80 12 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 38 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 3373
2020 Term 63 27 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 128
2020 Casual 61 28 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 45
2020 Student 61 28 5 3 2 2 0 90 5 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 38 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 3513
2019 Term 45 34 14 3 3 0 1 80 6 111
2019 Casual 56 30 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 55
2019 Student 55 32 6 5 3 0 0 86 7 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 38 13 7 4 0 0 76 10 3178
2018 Term 44 38 13 3 3 0 0 82 5 112
2018 Casual 55 35 4 3 3 0 0 90 6 73
2018 Student 51 33 11 4 1 0 0 83 6 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 39 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 3295
2017 Term 50 38 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 131
2017 Casual 46 41 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 46
2017 Student 44 41 9 2 3 1 0 86 5 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 41 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 3398
2014 Term 40 34 10 13 3 0 0 75 15 78
2014 Casual 74 23 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 34
2014 Student 34 45 14 2 5 0 0 78 7 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 34 18 9 6 0 0 67 15 3366
2020 Term 56 30 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 128
2020 Casual 56 31 4 0 2 7 0 93 2 44
2020 Student 62 34 3 0 0 2 0 97 0 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 34 16 7 4 0 0 72 11 3501
2019 Term 56 26 14 2 0 0 2 84 2 109
2019 Casual 63 29 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 54
2019 Student 66 22 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 32 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 3181
2018 Term 51 30 14 2 2 0 1 82 4 112
2018 Casual 70 18 6 2 0 1 3 92 2 73
2018 Student 66 21 7 3 1 0 1 89 5 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 35 17 8 3 0 1 72 11 3303
2017 Term 56 33 6 4 1 1 0 89 5 131
2017 Casual 61 23 4 4 2 0 5 89 7 47
2017 Student 72 24 2 1 0 1 0 97 1 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 37 17 6 3 0 0 73 9 3397
2014 Term 46 35 14 3 2 0 0 81 5 78
2014 Casual 53 42 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 34
2014 Student 65 26 7 0 0 0 2 93 0 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 21 37 22 9 1 1 32 30 3374
2020 Term 4 13 32 26 21 4 1 49 18 128
2020 Casual 2 15 27 32 19 4 0 53 18 45
2020 Student 5 10 25 29 25 3 3 58 15 63
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 23 36 20 9 1 1 30 33 3506
2019 Term 16 23 28 20 9 2 2 30 41 109
2019 Casual 2 17 32 32 14 4 0 48 19 54
2019 Student 4 12 30 21 28 2 3 51 17 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 24 38 20 7 1 1 28 34 3175
2018 Term 11 25 22 24 11 1 6 38 38 112
2018 Casual 4 13 31 18 28 3 3 49 18 73
2018 Student 9 13 20 31 20 3 2 55 24 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 23 36 19 9 1 3 29 34 3287
2017 Term 5 14 32 23 20 1 5 46 20 131
2017 Casual 6 9 28 23 19 8 6 50 18 47
2017 Student 2 6 41 20 25 1 4 48 9 94
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 26 38 18 7 1 2 25 35 3394
2014 Term 8 19 34 22 12 0 5 35 29 78
2014 Casual 0 18 25 30 12 3 12 49 21 34
2014 Student 5 18 19 27 23 2 5 54 25 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 12 24 35 20 2 2 57 18 3357
2020 Term 6 7 16 26 39 6 1 69 13 128
2020 Casual 0 4 9 31 41 14 0 85 5 45
2020 Student 2 8 9 20 53 2 6 80 10 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 15 26 29 19 2 2 50 23 3499
2019 Term 9 21 18 25 20 6 1 48 32 110
2019 Casual 4 7 20 34 26 7 2 66 12 55
2019 Student 10 11 8 19 46 3 4 69 22 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 15 28 30 15 2 2 47 25 3163
2018 Term 7 15 18 33 18 2 6 55 25 112
2018 Casual 3 5 13 22 44 4 9 76 8 73
2018 Student 6 4 16 25 40 7 2 72 11 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 15 26 27 17 3 4 47 25 3281
2017 Term 5 10 15 28 34 1 8 67 16 131
2017 Casual 2 13 19 20 22 8 16 55 20 46
2017 Student 1 1 14 25 39 11 9 80 3 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 17 27 29 15 3 3 47 24 3389
2014 Term 9 8 29 25 26 1 2 52 18 78
2014 Casual 0 9 23 31 15 9 12 59 12 34
2014 Student 0 9 11 32 38 5 5 77 10 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 20 32 23 11 2 2 35 32 3363
2020 Term 12 15 27 18 24 3 2 44 28 128
2020 Casual 2 11 19 23 27 18 0 61 16 45
2020 Student 5 6 19 29 33 2 6 67 12 63
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 21 32 20 9 2 2 30 36 3502
2019 Term 20 24 21 17 11 4 3 31 47 109
2019 Casual 2 16 38 27 7 4 6 38 20 54
2019 Student 12 13 21 24 20 3 7 49 28 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 22 32 18 8 1 2 28 39 3173
2018 Term 16 20 22 21 13 2 6 37 39 111
2018 Casual 7 14 26 18 22 8 6 46 24 73
2018 Student 7 8 26 21 25 9 4 53 17 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 24 29 17 9 2 4 27 43 3285
2017 Term 13 15 21 21 23 2 6 47 30 130
2017 Casual 2 15 29 15 19 8 11 42 21 47
2017 Student 7 12 30 8 24 6 12 39 24 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 26 27 14 8 2 3 23 48 3387
2014 Term 19 17 30 15 13 3 3 30 38 78
2014 Casual 11 20 26 18 6 6 12 30 38 34
2014 Student 10 17 21 22 21 3 7 47 29 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 16 33 28 13 1 1 42 25 3362
2020 Term 1 9 19 31 36 2 1 69 11 127
2020 Casual 0 6 11 32 37 9 5 81 7 44
2020 Student 0 3 10 32 48 2 5 86 3 62
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 16 33 28 13 1 1 42 24 3495
2019 Term 5 16 18 36 20 2 3 60 22 108
2019 Casual 0 3 24 41 27 4 2 71 4 55
2019 Student 2 6 13 28 44 1 6 78 9 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 17 34 27 12 1 1 39 27 3158
2018 Term 7 14 23 29 24 0 3 55 21 111
2018 Casual 1 8 10 30 40 6 6 78 11 73
2018 Student 1 6 12 35 40 4 1 80 7 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 16 32 26 13 1 2 41 26 3276
2017 Term 6 8 18 33 29 1 6 66 15 131
2017 Casual 0 7 13 31 36 2 11 77 8 47
2017 Student 1 0 7 37 50 1 4 91 1 94
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 18 36 25 11 1 2 37 26 3385
2014 Term 3 11 22 38 24 0 3 63 14 78
2014 Casual 3 3 12 49 14 6 12 78 7 34
2014 Student 2 0 15 26 50 2 5 82 2 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 21 28 22 14 1 2 37 34 3363
2020 Term 5 5 17 29 41 2 2 73 10 126
2020 Casual 2 4 14 28 43 7 2 78 7 45
2020 Student 3 8 11 23 47 0 8 76 12 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 19 29 21 13 1 2 36 34 3502
2019 Term 10 14 23 20 25 4 5 49 26 109
2019 Casual 0 5 13 45 18 6 13 79 6 55
2019 Student 5 11 13 16 45 4 6 68 18 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 22 30 19 10 1 2 30 40 3176
2018 Term 9 14 25 22 20 3 7 47 25 112
2018 Casual 4 12 14 18 37 4 12 65 18 72
2018 Student 3 3 13 27 36 10 7 76 8 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 22 29 18 12 1 3 31 39 3286
2017 Term 5 13 24 20 26 3 9 52 21 131
2017 Casual 0 4 13 17 30 11 26 73 7 47
2017 Student 2 3 8 25 48 2 12 85 6 94
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 24 31 17 9 1 3 27 41 3387
2014 Term 4 17 27 24 20 5 4 48 22 78
2014 Casual 6 6 15 20 27 9 18 64 16 34
2014 Student 0 5 9 22 40 10 14 81 7 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 14 24 28 21 3 2 52 23 3348
2020 Term 6 10 20 22 31 6 5 60 18 128
2020 Casual 0 13 5 28 32 20 2 77 17 45
2020 Student 3 6 8 24 43 8 8 79 11 63
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 17 27 25 17 2 2 44 28 3495
2019 Term 11 18 24 14 24 7 3 41 32 109
2019 Casual 12 8 12 29 23 11 6 62 24 55
2019 Student 8 8 18 12 39 8 7 60 19 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 19 26 24 15 3 2 40 32 3161
2018 Term 12 14 20 17 23 6 7 47 30 112
2018 Casual 2 11 22 20 31 5 9 60 14 73
2018 Student 6 6 13 20 38 10 7 70 14 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 16 25 23 17 3 4 44 30 3287
2017 Term 7 14 19 20 24 8 8 53 25 131
2017 Casual 2 9 25 10 19 15 20 45 16 47
2017 Student 0 3 16 22 34 13 12 74 4 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 12 24 31 20 2 5 54 20 3385
2014 Term 6 9 27 23 24 6 5 52 17 78
2014 Casual 3 9 26 18 11 21 12 43 18 34
2014 Student 3 2 9 21 46 5 14 82 6 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 18 34 24 11 2 2 37 28 3359
2020 Term 5 15 23 26 25 5 2 55 21 128
2020 Casual 7 9 18 22 26 12 6 60 19 44
2020 Student 3 5 13 22 48 3 6 78 9 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 20 34 21 10 2 2 33 32 3501
2019 Term 16 20 23 20 15 4 3 38 38 110
2019 Casual 0 10 26 34 15 7 8 58 11 55
2019 Student 6 15 26 14 31 3 5 49 23 110
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 22 34 20 8 2 2 29 36 3173
2018 Term 12 16 30 17 17 3 6 37 30 112
2018 Casual 7 7 22 22 29 8 5 58 16 73
2018 Student 4 11 17 17 35 9 7 61 19 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 20 34 18 10 3 3 29 35 3286
2017 Term 8 18 27 15 21 5 6 41 29 131
2017 Casual 2 11 23 28 17 9 11 56 16 47
2017 Student 6 6 21 19 30 10 7 60 15 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 23 32 15 9 3 3 26 41 3391
2014 Term 10 21 32 21 11 3 2 33 32 78
2014 Casual 14 28 20 12 13 0 12 29 48 33
2014 Student 5 9 7 38 22 9 9 73 18 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 17 37 26 11 1 1 38 25 3370
2020 Term 4 9 28 31 25 2 1 58 14 128
2020 Casual 2 24 26 21 20 6 0 44 28 45
2020 Student 9 8 28 17 33 0 5 52 18 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 15 33 28 15 1 1 44 22 3506
2019 Term 10 16 27 26 16 3 1 44 27 109
2019 Casual 4 9 30 20 31 2 4 54 14 55
2019 Student 7 14 23 24 26 1 4 53 23 112
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 30 18 7 4 8 5 67 13 3361
2020 Term 35 29 13 5 3 10 5 75 10 128
2020 Casual 41 15 8 5 0 21 11 82 7 45
2020 Student 38 14 9 0 3 20 15 81 5 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 31 15 8 7 5 4 67 16 3515
2019 Term 37 23 17 9 6 5 4 66 16 110
2019 Casual 43 22 11 2 2 11 8 81 5 55
2019 Student 38 29 10 4 2 6 12 82 7 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 32 18 9 7 7 3 62 18 3163
2018 Term 29 25 24 13 5 3 2 57 18 111
2018 Casual 40 16 12 4 3 16 9 74 10 72
2018 Student 48 21 9 5 1 8 8 82 7 87
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 32 14 9 7 5 4 66 18 3301
2017 Term 36 27 11 4 8 6 7 73 14 131
2017 Casual 40 15 9 4 0 11 21 81 6 47
2017 Student 47 19 3 1 0 8 21 94 2 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 32 16 8 6 5 4 67 15 3392
2014 Term 30 27 20 4 7 6 6 65 12 78
2014 Casual 41 23 3 0 3 26 3 91 4 34
2014 Student 55 22 7 2 0 9 5 89 3 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 28 8 7 4 1 0 81 11 3360
2020 Term 61 25 6 3 5 0 0 86 8 128
2020 Casual 64 21 4 2 0 9 0 93 2 45
2020 Student 65 22 6 3 3 2 0 88 6 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 29 8 8 6 1 0 78 14 3507
2019 Term 55 19 12 4 6 3 2 78 10 110
2019 Casual 61 26 7 2 4 0 0 87 5 55
2019 Student 63 19 4 9 5 1 0 83 14 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 32 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 3159
2018 Term 47 29 7 9 7 1 0 77 16 111
2018 Casual 59 22 3 6 4 4 2 86 11 72
2018 Student 70 15 8 5 1 1 0 86 6 87
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 31 9 9 6 1 0 77 15 3299
2017 Term 63 18 7 6 5 1 1 81 11 129
2017 Casual 66 21 7 2 2 2 0 89 4 47
2017 Student 71 22 3 2 0 2 0 95 2 94
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 30 9 9 6 1 0 76 15 3397
2014 Term 40 39 7 5 8 1 0 80 13 78
2014 Casual 59 30 3 0 3 6 0 94 3 34
2014 Student 62 21 2 9 2 2 0 86 12 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 30 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 3343
2020 Term 68 26 1 4 2 0 0 93 6 126
2020 Casual 74 18 5 0 0 3 0 95 0 45
2020 Student 81 11 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 31 7 6 3 0 0 84 10 3509
2019 Term 58 23 8 4 5 0 2 83 9 110
2019 Casual 77 13 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 55
2019 Student 71 21 2 4 3 0 0 91 7 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 34 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 3162
2018 Term 54 29 8 9 1 0 0 82 10 111
2018 Casual 69 20 3 1 2 3 2 94 3 72
2018 Student 74 21 5 0 1 0 0 94 1 87
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 36 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 3294
2017 Term 57 27 6 6 3 1 0 84 10 131
2017 Casual 63 26 7 0 0 4 0 93 0 47
2017 Student 75 24 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 39 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 3393
2014 Term 46 38 8 6 2 0 0 85 8 78
2014 Casual 73 21 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 34
2014 Student 76 19 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 35 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 3351
2020 Term 60 25 8 2 2 1 2 87 5 128
2020 Casual 57 29 9 0 0 5 0 91 0 45
2020 Student 66 23 6 2 2 0 2 91 3 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 35 10 5 3 1 0 81 8 3507
2019 Term 53 26 12 2 5 2 1 81 7 110
2019 Casual 69 24 6 2 0 0 0 93 2 55
2019 Student 59 24 6 2 3 2 5 88 5 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 38 11 5 3 1 0 80 8 3168
2018 Term 49 27 16 5 2 1 0 77 6 111
2018 Casual 57 31 4 1 2 2 3 93 3 72
2018 Student 64 23 10 0 0 1 1 89 0 86

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 23 11 4 3 6 4 80 8 3372
2020 Term 53 22 9 4 2 6 4 84 6 128
2020 Casual 34 32 11 5 0 14 4 81 6 45
2020 Student 41 32 5 5 2 13 3 87 8 63
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 26 13 3 2 1 3 82 5 3369
2020 Term 42 28 14 6 4 1 5 74 10 128
2020 Casual 39 23 14 3 2 10 9 77 6 43
2020 Student 36 25 20 3 2 6 8 71 5 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 26 12 4 3 1 3 80 7 3512
2019 Term 43 26 13 4 5 2 7 76 9 110
2019 Casual 53 25 9 3 0 2 8 87 3 55
2019 Student 41 25 15 4 4 1 11 75 8 112

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 31 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 3373
2020 Term 51 24 16 5 5 0 0 74 10 128
2020 Casual 65 18 6 5 2 2 2 87 7 45
2020 Student 52 31 8 3 2 0 5 87 5 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 31 11 7 5 1 1 77 12 3510
2019 Term 42 28 14 6 7 1 2 73 13 110
2019 Casual 63 20 11 3 0 2 0 85 3 55
2019 Student 56 19 11 9 3 1 2 77 12 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 34 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 3162
2018 Term 49 25 13 8 3 0 1 75 11 110
2018 Casual 52 29 6 5 0 0 7 88 6 72
2018 Student 63 29 2 3 0 2 0 94 3 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 35 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 3301
2017 Term 52 34 8 4 1 1 0 87 5 131
2017 Casual 61 21 0 2 4 2 9 93 7 47
2017 Student 50 32 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 38 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 3399
2014 Term 44 30 8 15 1 0 1 75 17 78
2014 Casual 56 32 6 0 0 3 3 94 0 34
2014 Student 38 41 5 16 0 0 0 79 16 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 24 12 4 4 2 2 80 8 3363
2020 Term 53 24 10 2 5 3 2 81 8 128
2020 Casual 46 34 7 0 2 7 4 90 2 45
2020 Student 69 18 5 3 0 2 3 92 3 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 29 9 6 3 0 0 82 8 3372
2020 Term 58 24 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 128
2020 Casual 59 23 4 7 0 5 2 89 7 45
2020 Student 60 28 5 3 2 0 3 90 5 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 31 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 3500
2019 Term 47 27 14 5 6 0 1 75 11 110
2019 Casual 67 17 10 0 0 2 4 89 0 55
2019 Student 59 27 5 7 1 1 0 87 8 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 32 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 3154
2018 Term 48 25 14 6 5 1 1 74 11 110
2018 Casual 51 25 11 4 2 4 3 82 6 71
2018 Student 67 22 8 1 0 0 1 91 1 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 32 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 3294
2017 Term 64 24 3 4 3 1 1 89 8 131
2017 Casual 74 20 2 2 0 2 0 96 2 46
2017 Student 56 31 4 5 2 0 1 88 7 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 34 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 3395
2014 Term 53 23 8 8 5 1 1 79 13 78
2014 Casual 62 20 9 0 3 6 0 87 3 34
2014 Student 58 28 7 2 5 0 0 86 7 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 3377
2020 Term 33 67 128
2020 Casual 32 68 44
2020 Student 45 55 64

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 18 8 2 1 5 10 87 4 3376
2020 Term 51 20 10 3 1 8 9 84 4 128
2020 Casual 51 14 4 0 0 11 20 94 0 45
2020 Student 61 9 8 3 0 6 13 87 4 64

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 25 8 5 3 0 0 84 7 3375
2020 Term 58 25 10 6 2 0 0 83 8 128
2020 Casual 67 15 5 9 2 2 0 84 11 45
2020 Student 79 17 0 0 2 0 2 98 2 63
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 26 9 5 4 0 0 81 10 3516
2019 Term 51 28 10 5 5 0 1 80 10 110
2019 Casual 80 15 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 55
2019 Student 69 17 6 5 3 0 0 86 7 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 27 10 6 5 0 0 80 11 3162
2018 Term 53 28 9 7 3 0 1 81 10 110
2018 Casual 61 20 10 4 0 2 3 85 5 70
2018 Student 70 22 6 1 0 1 0 93 1 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 27 9 5 5 0 0 80 10 3294
2017 Term 68 18 5 3 5 2 0 87 8 131
2017 Casual 79 13 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 47
2017 Student 70 19 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 30 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 3397
2014 Term 56 28 4 7 6 0 0 83 13 78
2014 Casual 82 15 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 34
2014 Student 55 33 7 2 2 0 0 89 5 42
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 29 13 6 3 9 0 75 10 3369
2020 Term 58 25 7 2 1 7 0 89 3 128
2020 Casual 53 19 10 4 0 11 2 84 5 45
2020 Student 62 20 2 3 2 12 0 93 5 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 33 14 8 6 7 0 69 15 3492
2019 Term 38 31 10 8 5 8 1 75 14 110
2019 Casual 58 22 8 2 0 10 0 89 2 55
2019 Student 60 23 4 4 1 7 1 90 5 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 31 16 9 7 7 0 65 17 3183
2018 Term 45 26 11 4 3 10 1 80 8 112
2018 Casual 61 16 7 4 1 8 2 86 6 73
2018 Student 69 20 7 0 1 3 0 92 1 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 32 17 8 7 8 0 65 17 3300
2017 Term 41 31 12 2 5 9 0 80 8 129
2017 Casual 57 19 0 4 0 17 2 94 6 47
2017 Student 58 22 4 0 3 11 1 92 4 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 35 16 8 6 10 0 67 15 3395
2014 Term 33 34 18 4 5 7 0 72 10 78
2014 Casual 47 26 3 0 0 24 0 96 0 34
2014 Student 62 19 5 5 0 7 2 90 5 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 34 15 9 5 3 0 71 14 3364
2020 Term 54 26 12 2 1 5 0 84 3 128
2020 Casual 60 18 9 2 0 7 5 87 2 45
2020 Student 62 18 5 2 2 11 2 91 4 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 33 16 11 8 3 0 65 19 3489
2019 Term 33 31 20 8 6 1 1 65 14 110
2019 Casual 56 24 14 0 0 5 0 85 0 55
2019 Student 57 22 5 4 3 6 2 86 8 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 32 18 12 10 2 0 60 22 3181
2018 Term 39 35 11 7 5 2 1 76 12 110
2018 Casual 60 23 6 4 1 4 2 88 6 73
2018 Student 63 25 8 1 1 2 0 90 2 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 32 20 11 9 3 0 59 21 3298
2017 Term 44 30 15 2 3 5 0 78 6 130
2017 Casual 56 28 4 2 0 7 2 93 3 46
2017 Student 56 28 7 2 2 3 1 88 4 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 35 19 13 7 3 0 60 21 3395
2014 Term 30 42 10 8 6 4 0 75 15 78
2014 Casual 50 23 6 3 0 18 0 89 4 34
2014 Student 68 18 5 2 0 7 0 93 2 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 33 19 12 6 5 0 61 19 3362
2020 Term 45 23 17 5 2 9 0 75 7 128
2020 Casual 48 16 14 4 0 16 2 77 5 44
2020 Student 45 29 6 6 2 12 0 84 9 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 31 20 14 9 5 0 55 24 3491
2019 Term 28 27 18 14 7 5 1 59 22 110
2019 Casual 46 29 11 5 0 9 0 82 6 55
2019 Student 44 26 13 3 4 11 1 79 7 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 31 21 15 11 5 0 51 27 3179
2018 Term 34 29 21 5 5 5 1 67 10 112
2018 Casual 46 22 7 9 3 10 2 78 14 72
2018 Student 48 27 11 3 2 8 0 81 6 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 31 21 15 10 6 0 51 27 3295
2017 Term 35 32 14 7 5 8 0 72 13 130
2017 Casual 45 26 11 0 0 15 2 87 0 46
2017 Student 39 20 12 3 4 19 2 75 10 94
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 32 21 16 9 6 0 51 27 3393
2014 Term 18 45 16 4 7 10 0 70 12 78
2014 Casual 41 24 9 3 0 24 0 85 4 34
2014 Student 45 29 5 9 0 12 0 84 11 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 37 17 13 7 2 0 62 21 3371
2020 Term 41 32 15 7 2 3 0 75 9 128
2020 Casual 45 31 6 7 0 9 2 86 7 45
2020 Student 48 30 8 3 2 9 0 86 5 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 32 18 17 11 2 0 53 28 3492
2019 Term 22 25 25 14 10 4 1 49 25 110
2019 Casual 41 35 11 7 0 6 0 81 7 55
2019 Student 36 28 17 8 3 8 1 70 12 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 33 18 17 13 2 0 50 31 3182
2018 Term 30 31 19 11 6 3 0 62 18 112
2018 Casual 37 28 14 10 3 7 2 71 13 73
2018 Student 46 28 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 34 18 16 11 3 0 53 28 3292
2017 Term 40 28 12 9 8 4 0 70 17 131
2017 Casual 43 22 22 0 0 11 2 75 0 46
2017 Student 44 25 10 5 5 9 2 77 12 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 37 19 16 10 3 0 55 26 3394
2014 Term 21 37 28 5 5 4 0 61 11 78
2014 Casual 29 33 9 14 0 15 0 73 16 34
2014 Student 38 31 11 12 5 2 0 71 18 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 25 13 4 2 5 1 80 7 3375
2020 Term 71 19 6 2 0 2 0 92 2 128
2020 Casual 45 25 17 2 0 9 2 78 2 45
2020 Student 45 23 16 5 0 11 0 77 5 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 25 14 5 3 6 1 77 8 3517
2019 Term 60 16 14 4 3 2 2 79 7 110
2019 Casual 62 19 8 4 0 7 0 87 4 55
2019 Student 56 20 9 4 3 8 1 83 7 111
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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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 45 14 6 2 1 0 77 9 3369
2020 Term 45 38 10 2 2 2 1 85 5 128
2020 Casual 40 35 8 2 0 14 0 88 2 45
2020 Student 49 31 15 3 0 2 0 81 3 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 45 14 8 3 1 0 75 11 3512
2019 Term 27 40 16 6 8 2 1 69 14 110
2019 Casual 56 26 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 54
2019 Student 45 36 11 4 2 2 1 83 6 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 44 17 9 4 1 0 70 14 3177
2018 Term 34 43 11 7 4 2 0 78 11 110
2018 Casual 36 38 16 5 0 4 2 78 6 72
2018 Student 42 45 7 4 0 2 0 89 5 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 44 16 8 4 1 0 72 12 3300
2017 Term 42 33 14 5 2 3 1 77 8 130
2017 Casual 42 39 11 2 0 4 2 86 2 47
2017 Student 49 38 4 3 1 3 1 91 5 94
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 43 18 9 3 2 0 70 12 3398
2014 Term 32 39 20 7 1 1 0 72 8 78
2014 Casual 23 44 18 3 3 9 0 74 6 34
2014 Student 24 62 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 40 20 12 5 2 0 63 17 3347
2020 Term 42 30 17 5 1 4 1 76 6 127
2020 Casual 34 32 11 4 0 19 0 81 5 45
2020 Student 40 38 5 9 0 6 2 85 10 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 35 21 16 7 3 0 55 24 3495
2019 Term 22 25 23 15 7 5 3 51 24 110
2019 Casual 38 35 13 7 2 5 0 77 9 55
2019 Student 36 26 18 5 6 8 1 68 13 112

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 37 14 10 4 3 1 72 14 3363
2020 Term 40 25 17 8 2 6 2 70 11 127
2020 Casual 24 26 22 11 2 9 6 59 16 45
2020 Student 29 32 12 14 0 9 3 70 16 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 36 13 11 5 3 1 70 16 3510
2019 Term 34 28 14 11 9 2 2 65 20 110
2019 Casual 35 33 11 7 0 8 6 79 8 55
2019 Student 33 23 17 14 5 6 1 61 20 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 37 15 10 6 3 1 68 17 3177
2018 Term 36 31 16 10 6 2 0 68 16 111
2018 Casual 41 20 9 10 4 13 3 72 17 73
2018 Student 45 25 13 7 1 7 2 78 9 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 37 13 9 5 4 1 71 15 3297
2017 Term 39 30 10 8 7 5 1 74 16 130
2017 Casual 43 21 6 11 2 11 6 77 15 47
2017 Student 42 27 6 9 5 9 2 77 16 94
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 38 12 8 4 4 1 75 12 3395
2014 Term 26 47 14 6 2 3 1 76 9 78
2014 Casual 39 33 6 9 9 0 3 75 19 33
2014 Student 36 31 9 2 5 7 9 81 8 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 39 16 5 2 2 0 76 8 3362
2020 Term 54 23 17 2 2 3 0 79 3 127
2020 Casual 45 30 20 0 0 5 0 78 0 44
2020 Student 45 33 14 2 0 5 2 83 2 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 35 19 7 4 2 0 70 10 3509
2019 Term 38 26 26 1 5 3 1 67 6 110
2019 Casual 49 32 15 0 2 2 0 83 2 55
2019 Student 41 33 14 4 4 4 0 78 7 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 38 20 7 4 2 0 69 11 3171
2018 Term 40 32 16 7 2 3 0 74 9 108
2018 Casual 44 27 12 6 0 7 3 80 6 73
2018 Student 55 30 7 2 2 3 0 88 5 89

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 23 20 12 9 13 2 52 25 3362
2020 Term 38 19 13 9 2 13 6 69 14 128
2020 Casual 28 18 22 2 2 19 9 64 6 45
2020 Student 31 34 11 6 3 8 6 76 11 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 22 19 13 13 12 3 48 30 3507
2019 Term 24 16 19 8 9 22 2 53 22 109
2019 Casual 45 12 16 5 2 17 4 72 8 55
2019 Student 35 18 17 5 5 15 5 67 11 110
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 23 21 14 14 11 3 44 32 3178
2018 Term 21 22 21 12 3 17 3 54 19 111
2018 Casual 30 17 14 5 1 23 10 70 9 73
2018 Student 38 23 14 3 3 13 7 75 8 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 21 19 14 16 12 4 42 35 3298
2017 Term 25 22 19 8 9 15 2 56 20 130
2017 Casual 28 13 7 4 2 32 15 76 12 47
2017 Student 32 23 7 3 3 19 13 80 9 94
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 21 19 15 15 12 3 41 36 3396
2014 Term 15 16 20 9 14 15 9 42 31 78
2014 Casual 17 27 15 3 9 17 12 62 17 34
2014 Student 24 22 12 0 7 29 7 71 11 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 34 17 11 6 3 0 65 18 3360
2020 Term 46 20 20 5 3 5 1 71 8 128
2020 Casual 47 15 12 2 0 20 3 82 3 44
2020 Student 50 25 11 3 0 8 3 84 4 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 34 17 12 9 2 0 61 22 3502
2019 Term 29 28 13 11 10 8 1 62 23 110
2019 Casual 45 22 15 2 2 10 2 77 5 54
2019 Student 46 25 11 6 4 5 4 77 11 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 34 17 14 10 2 0 58 24 3170
2018 Term 27 38 21 4 7 2 0 66 12 110
2018 Casual 36 28 15 4 3 11 3 75 8 71
2018 Student 56 25 8 1 1 9 0 89 2 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 35 16 11 8 2 0 64 20 3293
2017 Term 31 37 12 8 3 8 1 75 12 131
2017 Casual 40 11 6 6 8 19 9 71 20 47
2017 Student 42 31 11 3 1 10 1 83 5 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 35 17 13 9 2 0 60 23 3394
2014 Term 22 34 19 11 7 4 3 61 19 78
2014 Casual 30 29 9 6 0 21 6 79 8 34
2014 Student 28 29 10 12 0 9 12 72 15 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 27 17 16 13 2 2 53 30 3375
2020 Term 42 21 13 10 5 5 5 70 16 128
2020 Casual 33 17 18 9 0 12 12 65 12 45
2020 Student 37 32 14 2 2 5 10 80 4 63
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 28 15 15 16 2 1 53 32 3513
2019 Term 32 20 12 22 10 4 1 54 34 110
2019 Casual 34 30 17 2 6 3 8 72 9 55
2019 Student 45 25 8 7 4 4 7 79 12 110
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 27 15 16 19 2 1 49 36 3179
2018 Term 23 31 16 13 10 4 2 58 24 110
2018 Casual 38 19 9 4 8 7 16 73 16 72
2018 Student 52 26 6 7 3 3 3 83 11 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 26 15 16 18 2 2 49 36 3295
2017 Term 29 27 15 10 8 6 4 63 20 131
2017 Casual 30 15 6 4 6 19 19 73 17 47
2017 Student 32 27 9 7 2 9 14 77 12 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 23 16 18 22 2 2 42 41 3396
2014 Term 14 26 22 12 16 5 5 44 31 78
2014 Casual 18 20 17 6 9 20 9 55 21 34
2014 Student 24 26 14 9 5 15 7 63 18 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 23 14 6 4 1 3 75 10 3378
2020 Term 63 19 11 2 0 1 4 87 2 128
2020 Casual 48 16 7 2 2 4 21 85 6 45
2020 Student 52 23 12 5 0 2 6 82 5 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 23 13 5 3 1 3 78 8 3513
2019 Term 63 19 8 4 1 1 4 86 5 109
2019 Casual 69 12 5 0 0 0 14 94 0 55
2019 Student 57 17 10 3 4 0 10 82 7 111

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 25 14 5 2 1 3 78 7 3376
2020 Term 53 26 13 3 2 1 2 81 6 128
2020 Casual 46 11 13 2 0 9 19 79 3 45
2020 Student 51 20 15 3 3 2 6 77 7 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 23 13 6 4 2 3 77 10 3507
2019 Term 39 26 18 3 7 4 4 70 11 109
2019 Casual 44 21 10 5 2 5 13 79 8 55
2019 Student 50 21 11 4 3 2 10 81 7 112

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 9 5 2 2 4 3 90 5 3361
2020 Term 78 12 3 1 0 3 3 96 1 126
2020 Casual 73 2 0 2 0 9 14 97 3 45
2020 Student 83 5 0 2 0 5 6 98 2 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 74 8 5 3 3 4 4 89 6 3499
2019 Term 75 7 4 2 4 3 5 89 7 109
2019 Casual 79 5 2 0 0 2 12 98 0 55
2019 Student 75 7 3 4 0 3 9 93 4 112

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 10 4 1 1 2 7 93 3 3363
2020 Term 79 6 6 2 1 2 5 91 3 128
2020 Casual 63 12 2 0 0 6 16 97 0 45
2020 Student 71 11 8 2 2 0 8 88 3 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 79 6 2 1 1 2 8 95 2 3493
2019 Term 77 5 4 1 0 4 9 94 1 109
2019 Casual 70 5 0 0 0 6 18 100 0 55
2019 Student 79 4 3 1 1 0 13 95 2 111

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 41 19 10 3 4 0 67 13 3370
2020 Term 38 37 12 2 2 7 2 82 4 128
2020 Casual 36 41 10 4 0 9 0 84 5 45
2020 Student 37 40 15 2 0 6 0 82 2 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 39 19 9 5 3 0 65 15 3511
2019 Term 30 37 16 4 7 5 1 71 12 110
2019 Casual 36 27 21 7 2 8 0 68 10 55
2019 Student 25 44 13 8 2 6 2 75 11 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 37 21 10 7 4 0 60 18 3181
2018 Term 26 39 18 5 2 7 2 72 8 110
2018 Casual 48 24 14 3 0 10 2 81 3 73
2018 Student 47 27 15 6 1 4 0 78 7 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 35 21 11 7 4 0 59 19 3293
2017 Term 34 36 14 5 5 7 0 75 10 131
2017 Casual 39 43 6 4 0 6 2 89 5 47
2017 Student 34 41 13 2 1 6 3 83 4 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 38 13 6 3 1 0 78 8 3364
2020 Term 61 26 9 1 1 2 0 89 2 125
2020 Casual 64 27 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 44
2020 Student 48 40 5 3 0 5 0 92 3 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 38 12 6 3 2 0 78 10 3491
2019 Term 45 37 9 2 3 3 1 85 5 110
2019 Student 56 32 6 4 1 1 0 89 5 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 38 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 3171
2018 Term 47 34 12 6 1 0 0 81 7 112
2018 Casual 66 23 3 3 0 3 2 94 3 72
2018 Student 66 20 8 1 1 3 0 89 2 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 41 12 4 3 2 0 80 8 3295
2017 Term 55 31 6 3 3 2 0 87 6 131
2017 Casual 53 32 6 2 2 4 0 89 4 47
2017 Student 66 28 0 3 0 2 0 97 3 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 38 11 4 2 3 0 82 7 3396
2014 Term 43 39 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 78
2014 Casual 59 26 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 34
2014 Student 59 29 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 35 12 4 2 4 0 82 6 3365
2020 Term 58 26 6 1 0 8 0 92 2 128
2020 Casual 44 27 7 2 0 20 0 88 3 45
2020 Student 42 34 9 6 0 6 2 83 7 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 33 11 3 2 2 1 84 5 3502
2019 Term 52 25 11 4 3 4 1 81 7 110
2019 Casual 57 26 12 0 0 4 0 87 0 55
2019 Student 61 20 7 5 2 5 0 86 7 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 35 12 3 2 3 0 83 5 3161
2018 Term 50 27 12 7 2 1 1 79 9 111
2018 Casual 59 17 11 6 0 5 2 81 6 71
2018 Student 63 25 3 1 0 5 2 95 1 87
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 36 14 3 3 4 1 78 6 3298
2017 Term 49 28 12 5 2 4 0 80 7 131
2017 Casual 50 24 9 2 0 15 0 87 3 46
2017 Student 55 28 7 3 0 5 1 89 3 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 34 12 3 2 5 0 82 5 3394
2014 Term 43 35 16 2 0 4 0 81 3 78
2014 Casual 41 32 3 3 0 21 0 93 4 34
2014 Student 56 15 12 15 0 3 0 73 15 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 34 15 4 2 6 0 78 6 3369
2020 Term 53 28 7 2 0 11 0 90 2 128
2020 Casual 42 29 11 2 0 16 0 84 3 45
2020 Student 33 34 13 9 2 8 2 74 12 64

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 31 11 5 3 5 2 79 9 3364
2020 Term 53 24 11 4 3 3 1 80 8 125
2020 Casual 49 33 8 3 0 2 5 88 3 45
2020 Student 39 39 11 0 3 6 2 85 3 64

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 32 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 3365
2020 Term 72 21 3 2 1 1 0 94 2 126
2020 Casual 84 14 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 45
2020 Student 74 20 5 0 0 2 0 95 0 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 31 8 4 3 1 0 84 7 3506
2019 Term 59 28 6 3 2 0 1 89 5 110
2019 Casual 70 20 8 0 0 2 0 92 0 55
2019 Student 75 19 4 2 1 0 0 94 3 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 35 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 3172
2018 Term 54 34 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 110
2018 Casual 77 15 3 1 0 2 2 95 1 72
2018 Student 78 15 3 1 0 2 0 95 1 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 37 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 3294
2017 Term 67 27 1 2 2 0 0 94 5 131
2017 Casual 70 23 2 2 0 2 0 96 2 47
2017 Student 82 13 3 0 1 0 0 96 1 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 36 10 4 2 1 0 84 7 3394
2014 Term 45 38 11 5 0 1 0 84 5 78
2014 Casual 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 34
2014 Student 74 22 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 31 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 3364
2020 Term 65 22 9 1 2 2 0 88 3 125
2020 Casual 67 24 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 45
2020 Student 65 22 9 2 2 0 2 88 3 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 30 15 6 4 1 0 74 11 3503
2019 Term 49 28 12 4 5 1 1 78 9 110
2019 Student 66 20 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 33 17 7 5 0 0 71 12 3168
2018 Term 48 32 14 4 3 0 0 80 6 110
2018 Casual 65 21 7 0 0 4 2 92 0 70
2018 Student 71 20 6 1 0 2 0 93 1 87
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 33 17 7 6 1 0 70 13 3289
2017 Term 56 25 10 5 2 3 0 83 7 130
2017 Casual 56 26 13 0 2 2 0 84 2 46
2017 Student 74 13 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 37 16 8 5 1 0 71 14 3398
2014 Term 37 33 19 4 5 1 0 71 9 78
2014 Casual 73 24 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 34
2014 Student 61 26 9 2 2 0 0 86 5 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 33 12 6 3 0 0 78 9 3348
2020 Term 66 19 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 126
2020 Casual 67 24 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 45
2020 Student 61 34 2 2 0 2 0 97 2 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 34 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 3501
2019 Term 48 26 15 5 5 0 1 75 10 109
2019 Casual 69 20 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 54
2019 Student 63 24 5 5 4 0 0 87 8 109
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 35 15 8 5 0 0 72 12 3153
2018 Term 42 35 17 4 2 0 0 77 7 111
2018 Casual 66 21 10 0 0 2 2 90 0 71
2018 Student 73 18 6 2 0 1 0 92 2 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 36 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 3296
2017 Term 53 31 6 5 2 2 0 86 8 131
2017 Casual 60 27 7 2 2 2 0 89 4 47
2017 Student 62 24 10 2 1 0 1 87 3 94
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 38 16 9 5 1 0 71 13 3396
2014 Term 37 37 13 10 3 0 0 74 13 78
2014 Casual 71 27 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 34
2014 Student 63 26 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 26 18 9 6 3 0 67 15 3370
2020 Term 51 22 12 6 3 6 1 78 10 128
2020 Casual 51 17 9 9 0 13 0 79 11 45
2020 Student 35 23 20 11 3 6 2 63 15 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 24 19 10 7 3 0 64 17 3511
2019 Term 37 24 17 6 7 7 3 67 14 109
2019 Casual 52 28 10 6 2 3 0 83 7 55
2019 Student 38 22 19 8 7 3 3 64 16 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 25 19 11 8 3 0 60 20 3174
2018 Term 30 28 25 9 5 3 0 59 15 111
2018 Casual 43 13 12 13 1 11 7 68 17 72
2018 Student 45 20 17 8 2 5 2 71 11 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 26 19 11 8 4 1 60 20 3296
2017 Term 46 19 17 7 7 5 0 68 14 131
2017 Casual 40 11 17 8 6 9 9 62 18 47
2017 Student 40 23 12 13 3 6 2 69 18 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 26 19 11 8 4 1 59 20 3396
2014 Term 37 20 20 9 9 4 2 60 19 78
2014 Casual 39 38 9 5 0 6 3 85 6 34
2014 Student 29 22 19 16 2 10 2 58 21 42
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 39 35 3374
2020 Term 20 44 36 128
2020 Casual 25 49 26 45
2020 Student 32 18 49 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 36 35 3521
2019 Term 36 22 43 111
2019 Casual 25 29 46 55
2019 Student 48 21 31 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 37 35 3180
2018 Term 35 27 38 112
2018 Casual 32 31 37 72
2018 Student 38 21 40 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 39 33 3301
2017 Term 27 33 40 131
2017 Casual 45 26 30 47
2017 Student 37 17 46 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 39 34 3398
2014 Term 35 33 32 78
2014 Casual 44 23 32 34
2014 Student 50 14 36 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 32 42 4 0 6 890
2020 Term 0 45 11 16 25 4 25
2020 Casual 0 18 9 0 74 0 11
2020 Student 0 10 0 10 76 5 21
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 31 42 5 0 7 1021
2019 Term 2 24 39 2 30 2 38
2019 Student 0 4 17 9 69 2 54
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 27 46 5 0 8 901
2018 Term 5 34 22 7 25 7 40
2018 Student 0 0 15 3 82 0 33
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 25 43 6 1 8 903
2017 Term 10 17 22 11 28 12 35
2017 Casual 14 0 9 5 72 0 21
2017 Student 0 3 5 6 87 0 36
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 25 38 8 9999 8 913
2014 Term 7 18 33 18 9999 24 27
2014 Casual 7 7 32 7 9999 46 15
2014 Student 0 5 14 20 9999 61 21
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 3373
2020 Term 6 94 128
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 3511
2019 Term 13 87 110
2019 Student 10 90 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 3184
2018 Term 9 91 108
2018 Casual 8 92 73
2018 Student 7 93 89

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 489
2019 Term 45 55 14
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 50 405

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 34 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 38 489
2019 Term 57 43 14
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 65 35 405

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 489
2019 Term 0 100 14
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 405
2018 Term 0 100 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 489
2019 Term 0 100 14
2018 Term 0 100 10

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 489
2019 Term 0 100 14
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 405
2018 Term 0 100 10

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
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 489
2019 Term 0 100 14
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 405
2018 Term 0 100 10

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 489
2019 Student 0 100 11
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 405
2018 Term 0 100 10

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 57 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 479
2019 Term 33 67 14
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 405

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 479
2019 Term 57 43 14
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 65 405
2018 Term 51 49 10

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 57 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 479
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 54 405

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 56 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 60 479
2019 Term 37 63 14
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 62 405

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 479
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 405

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 42 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 49 479
2019 Term 57 43 14
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 50 405

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 67 479
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 405

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Term 0 100 14
2019 Student 0 100 10
2018 Term 0 100 10

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 479
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 405

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 479
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 405
2018 Term 0 100 10

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 49 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 479
2019 Term 64 36 14
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 57 405

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 479
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 76 405

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 479
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 405

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 45 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 43 470
2019 Term 53 47 14
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 48 406

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
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 76 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 470
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 406

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 470
2019 Student 0 100 10
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 406
2018 Term 0 100 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 470
2019 Student 0 100 10
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 406

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
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 470
2019 Student 0 100 10
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 406
2018 Term 0 100 10

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 470
2019 Student 0 100 10
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 406
2018 Term 0 100 10

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 470
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 406

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 470
2019 Term 0 100 14
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 406

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
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 311
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 470
2019 Student 50 50 10
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 406

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 303
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 445
2019 Student 0 100 10
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 390
2018 Term 0 100 10

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 303
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 445
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 390

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 303
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 445
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 390
2018 Term 0 100 10

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 303
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 445
2019 Student 0 100 10
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 390
2018 Term 0 100 10

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 303
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 445
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 390
2018 Term 0 100 10

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 303
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 445
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 390

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 303
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 445
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 390

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 303
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 445
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 390

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 303
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 445
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 390

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
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 303
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 65 445
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 67 390

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 303
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 445
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 390

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
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 303
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 52 445
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 390
2018 Term 50 50 10

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 303
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 445
2018 Term 0 100 10

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
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 47 303
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 48 445
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 46 390

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 303
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 445
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 390
2018 Term 0 100 10

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 303
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 445
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 390

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 15 17 5 4 34 8 57 15 3368
2020 Term 31 10 12 2 0 35 9 74 4 128
2020 Casual 15 11 13 0 0 36 24 66 0 45
2020 Student 25 13 5 0 0 41 17 89 0 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 15 18 7 6 29 8 51 21 3511
2019 Term 19 9 20 2 7 29 13 50 15 109
2019 Casual 20 15 16 0 2 39 9 67 3 55
2019 Student 23 6 12 3 5 32 21 60 15 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 16 21 6 6 30 7 48 18 3177
2018 Term 24 14 20 3 4 28 8 59 10 112
2018 Casual 31 9 14 1 2 28 14 70 5 73
2018 Student 30 13 12 3 2 25 13 71 9 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 16 17 6 7 31 9 50 21 3303
2017 Term 20 15 18 1 4 34 8 60 8 131
2017 Casual 13 11 8 2 0 47 19 69 6 47
2017 Student 17 17 8 1 3 33 20 73 9 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 16 19 5 5 32 8 53 16 3397
2014 Term 11 18 19 3 0 31 19 58 5 78
2014 Casual 15 15 6 6 0 47 11 71 15 34
2014 Student 19 5 7 5 0 45 19 67 14 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 31 16 4 3 10 1 74 8 3365
2020 Term 50 19 7 2 1 19 2 88 3 128
2020 Casual 35 24 16 0 0 21 5 79 0 45
2020 Student 40 17 14 2 0 24 3 78 2 63
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 32 15 6 5 9 1 71 12 3511
2019 Term 38 23 15 5 5 12 4 72 11 109
2019 Casual 40 23 10 2 0 22 4 84 2 55
2019 Student 35 21 11 3 4 21 6 76 10 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 31 18 6 5 10 1 68 12 3178
2018 Term 36 25 21 1 4 9 3 70 6 112
2018 Casual 44 25 12 3 0 11 4 82 3 73
2018 Student 53 16 10 1 1 18 1 85 3 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 29 18 6 5 14 1 65 13 3301
2017 Term 39 29 12 2 2 16 0 81 5 130
2017 Casual 34 19 13 0 0 32 2 80 0 47
2017 Student 35 27 9 3 1 16 9 83 6 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 30 19 5 4 14 1 68 10 3396
2014 Term 22 34 17 1 0 22 4 75 2 78
2014 Casual 26 24 9 3 0 35 3 81 5 34
2014 Student 36 21 5 7 0 29 2 83 10 42
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 3369
2020 Term 4 96 128
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 3511
2019 Term 6 94 111
2019 Student 4 96 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 3179
2018 Term 4 96 110

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 225
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 232

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 25 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 25 225
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 84 16 232

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 225
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 232

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 227

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 225
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 232

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
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 225
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 232

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 225
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 232

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 219
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 76 232

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 219
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 232

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 219
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 232

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 227
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 232

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 67 219
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 65 232

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 75 219
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 232

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 219
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 232

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 219

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 219
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 232

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 219
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 232

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 219
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 232

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 219
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 232

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 219
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 232

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
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 69 216
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 232

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
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 85 216
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 232

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 216
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 232

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
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 216
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 232

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 216
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 232

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 216
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 232

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 216
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 232

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 216
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 232

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
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 227
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 51 216
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 46 232

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 186
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 223

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 186
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 223

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 186
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 223

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 186
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 223

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 186
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 223

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 186
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 223

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 186
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 223

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 186
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 223

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 186
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 223

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 186
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 223

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 186
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 223

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 186
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 223

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 186

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
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 41 186
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 40 223

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 4 96 186
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 223

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 186
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 223

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 15 18 3 2 37 6 60 9 3369
2020 Term 33 10 12 1 0 37 7 78 1 128
2020 Casual 15 13 14 0 0 46 12 68 0 44
2020 Student 23 14 8 3 0 39 13 77 6 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 15 19 3 3 34 8 57 10 3501
2019 Term 24 14 14 4 4 27 12 64 12 111
2019 Casual 27 13 11 0 0 44 5 79 0 55
2019 Student 23 10 12 2 2 31 21 69 7 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 15 20 3 3 35 7 54 11 3167
2018 Term 24 17 18 2 3 29 8 64 8 112
2018 Casual 31 11 8 3 0 35 12 79 6 73
2018 Student 38 6 10 0 0 32 15 81 0 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 15 18 3 3 38 9 56 11 3300
2017 Term 23 13 16 0 3 39 5 65 5 130
2017 Casual 22 11 6 0 0 48 13 83 0 46
2017 Student 26 12 4 4 0 37 17 82 9 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 15 18 2 2 39 8 57 8 3394
2014 Term 18 17 23 0 1 32 10 59 2 78
2014 Casual 15 12 6 0 0 50 17 82 0 34
2014 Student 27 3 5 2 0 40 23 81 6 42

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 32 16 3 2 11 1 76 6 3366
2020 Term 51 24 4 2 0 17 2 93 2 127
2020 Casual 41 15 18 0 0 23 2 76 0 45
2020 Student 48 15 11 2 2 23 0 81 4 62
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 30 15 3 3 11 1 76 7 3509
2019 Term 39 23 13 3 3 17 2 76 7 111
2019 Casual 46 19 9 0 0 25 2 88 0 55
2019 Student 41 22 12 1 2 19 5 81 4 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 31 18 3 3 12 1 71 7 3167
2018 Term 38 26 19 2 3 10 1 72 6 112
2018 Casual 48 19 11 3 0 13 6 83 3 73
2018 Student 57 15 11 0 0 15 2 86 0 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 29 18 3 3 16 2 71 7 3293
2017 Term 42 25 15 0 4 14 1 78 4 130
2017 Casual 45 19 4 0 0 25 6 94 0 47
2017 Student 43 21 6 3 0 20 6 88 4 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 29 17 2 2 19 2 73 6 3393
2014 Term 29 28 22 0 1 18 2 71 2 78
2014 Casual 29 17 9 3 0 35 6 80 5 34
2014 Student 43 12 9 2 0 23 9 83 3 42

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 6 26 10 27 28 4 8 53 53
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 24 15 8 8 0 2 68 17 3377
2020 Term 45 20 17 10 7 0 2 66 17 128
2020 Casual 51 28 9 4 5 0 3 81 9 45
2020 Student 58 18 11 6 0 0 6 82 7 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 30 16 8 5 0 1 70 13 3364
2020 Term 48 23 16 7 3 1 1 72 11 128
2020 Casual 46 14 21 4 11 3 2 62 17 44
2020 Student 51 26 11 6 3 3 0 79 10 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 29 20 11 11 0 1 57 23 3511
2019 Term 23 32 19 11 15 0 1 56 26 111
2019 Casual 36 18 16 17 8 4 2 57 26 55
2019 Student 34 21 18 15 10 0 2 56 25 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 26 22 13 13 0 2 51 27 3167
2018 Term 28 26 23 9 11 0 3 55 21 111
2018 Casual 33 21 17 14 10 6 0 57 25 73
2018 Student 40 21 17 9 8 1 3 65 18 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 23 20 15 16 0 2 48 32 3292
2017 Term 19 23 19 18 18 1 2 43 37 131
2017 Casual 22 15 32 5 24 0 2 38 29 46
2017 Student 25 28 24 11 9 0 2 54 21 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 27 27 17 12 0 0 44 29 3370
2020 Term 38 27 25 8 1 1 1 66 9 128
2020 Casual 50 20 24 0 2 4 0 73 2 45
2020 Student 49 37 8 3 2 2 0 88 5 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 29 27 15 9 0 1 49 24 3508
2019 Term 35 23 28 6 7 0 2 59 13 111
2019 Casual 47 30 17 2 0 2 2 80 2 55
2019 Student 38 37 13 6 3 0 3 77 9 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 26 29 17 12 0 1 42 28 3179
2018 Term 21 30 28 13 6 0 3 53 19 112
2018 Casual 46 28 19 1 0 1 5 79 1 73
2018 Student 39 35 16 4 4 0 1 75 9 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 28 28 16 11 0 1 44 27 3297
2017 Term 32 29 21 10 5 1 2 63 16 131
2017 Casual 42 34 13 6 0 0 4 80 7 47
2017 Student 55 23 15 4 1 0 2 80 5 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 29 22 14 9 0 1 55 23 3362
2020 Term 47 28 14 8 1 0 2 77 9 128
2020 Casual 54 23 16 2 0 2 2 81 2 45
2020 Student 66 22 6 5 0 2 0 89 5 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 32 24 10 7 0 1 58 18 3486
2019 Term 35 35 12 10 5 0 4 73 15 109
2019 Casual 52 25 14 5 0 3 2 81 5 54
2019 Student 59 21 8 6 2 0 5 83 8 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 30 26 14 9 0 1 51 23 3173
2018 Term 36 23 16 16 5 1 3 61 22 109
2018 Casual 57 21 8 3 1 4 6 87 4 72
2018 Student 58 27 7 2 2 0 3 88 5 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 31 24 13 9 0 2 54 22 3286
2017 Term 42 26 12 8 8 1 5 71 16 131
2017 Casual 50 30 4 9 2 0 4 85 11 47
2017 Student 64 19 7 5 1 0 3 86 6 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 25 22 15 12 1 1 51 27 3358
2020 Term 42 27 17 9 2 1 3 71 11 127
2020 Casual 53 15 14 9 2 7 0 73 11 44
2020 Student 62 22 9 5 2 2 0 84 6 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 27 23 14 12 1 1 50 27 3492
2019 Term 29 25 19 10 14 1 2 56 24 111
2019 Casual 49 14 14 7 10 4 2 67 18 55
2019 Student 43 26 15 7 6 0 3 71 14 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 25 24 17 13 1 2 45 30 3171
2018 Term 25 27 22 16 7 1 3 53 24 112
2018 Casual 57 16 12 4 1 4 5 81 6 73
2018 Student 51 22 13 3 8 0 2 75 11 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 24 23 16 12 1 2 47 29 3299
2017 Term 31 24 23 7 11 0 4 58 18 130
2017 Casual 51 17 15 6 2 0 9 75 9 47
2017 Student 50 29 9 7 1 1 3 83 8 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 25 15 8 6 0 4 69 15 3359
2020 Term 55 21 17 3 1 0 4 79 4 128
2020 Casual 68 13 12 0 0 2 5 87 0 45
2020 Student 78 11 6 2 0 2 2 92 2 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 24 12 5 4 1 5 77 9 3496
2019 Term 67 16 5 3 3 0 6 89 6 111
2019 Casual 68 16 3 6 0 2 4 90 7 55
2019 Student 74 13 6 2 2 0 4 90 4 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 23 15 7 4 1 6 72 12 3158
2018 Term 54 21 8 5 3 3 7 83 9 111
2018 Casual 66 13 4 0 0 3 15 95 0 72
2018 Student 74 13 5 0 3 0 6 92 4 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 24 15 6 4 1 9 72 11 3300
2017 Term 57 17 10 2 1 2 10 85 4 131
2017 Casual 46 21 2 2 2 0 26 91 6 47
2017 Student 65 17 3 4 2 1 7 90 7 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 28 22 13 11 0 1 55 23 3364
2020 Term 38 34 17 6 4 0 1 72 10 127
2020 Casual 58 11 15 5 4 2 4 74 10 45
2020 Student 40 28 22 5 5 2 0 69 9 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 29 19 9 7 0 1 64 16 3505
2019 Term 54 23 10 4 7 0 2 78 11 110
2019 Casual 62 22 7 2 0 2 4 91 2 55
2019 Student 47 28 13 4 5 1 1 76 10 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 28 22 11 9 0 1 58 20 3174
2018 Term 39 22 16 10 9 2 3 64 20 111
2018 Casual 60 21 11 3 0 3 3 85 3 73
2018 Student 51 21 17 3 7 0 1 73 10 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 30 20 11 7 0 1 60 19 3288
2017 Term 43 26 19 8 4 0 0 69 12 131
2017 Casual 42 32 12 2 4 0 7 80 7 47
2017 Student 50 22 11 12 2 0 2 74 15 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 22 19 11 10 0 6 58 22 3368
2020 Term 46 26 12 7 4 0 4 75 12 128
2020 Casual 58 8 12 5 0 2 15 80 6 45
2020 Student 57 18 3 5 6 0 11 84 12 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 34 19 8 4 1 2 69 12 3362
2020 Term 48 27 11 10 1 2 3 78 11 127
2020 Casual 57 20 12 6 0 2 3 81 7 45
2020 Student 63 25 6 3 0 3 0 90 3 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 35 21 9 5 1 1 65 14 3503
2019 Term 35 27 26 5 5 0 2 63 10 111
2019 Casual 56 22 16 2 2 0 2 81 3 55
2019 Student 49 25 17 4 2 1 2 76 6 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 34 23 11 5 1 1 60 17 3163
2018 Term 32 28 24 8 1 2 5 65 9 110
2018 Casual 44 31 13 4 1 1 6 81 6 73
2018 Student 56 20 15 5 1 1 2 79 6 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 32 22 11 6 1 2 60 17 3289
2017 Term 39 32 14 7 4 2 2 73 12 131
2017 Casual 46 28 15 0 2 2 7 81 2 47
2017 Student 52 26 15 5 0 0 2 80 5 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 33 22 10 6 1 1 61 17 3357
2020 Term 46 32 11 6 1 1 3 80 8 128
2020 Casual 51 24 18 2 0 2 3 79 2 44
2020 Student 59 25 11 0 3 2 0 86 3 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 33 23 11 6 0 1 59 17 3509
2019 Term 33 22 22 16 4 0 3 57 21 111
2019 Casual 47 25 13 7 2 1 4 77 9 55
2019 Student 58 18 14 6 2 0 2 77 8 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 32 25 13 7 1 1 54 21 3161
2018 Term 27 35 18 12 5 0 2 64 18 111
2018 Casual 46 27 15 1 1 1 8 81 3 73
2018 Student 47 23 18 3 5 2 2 73 8 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 32 23 14 7 0 2 55 22 3287
2017 Term 40 28 20 5 4 0 3 70 9 131
2017 Casual 42 32 11 2 4 0 9 81 7 47
2017 Student 48 26 16 7 0 0 2 76 7 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 32 18 9 5 0 1 68 15 3359
2020 Term 43 31 14 8 2 0 1 75 10 127
2020 Casual 49 29 13 3 4 2 0 80 7 45
2020 Student 51 26 12 8 2 2 0 78 9 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 31 20 10 6 1 1 63 17 3498
2019 Term 29 25 23 9 12 0 2 56 21 110
2019 Casual 51 14 19 9 4 1 2 67 13 55
2019 Student 42 26 20 10 3 0 0 68 13 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 31 21 12 7 0 1 60 19 3161
2018 Term 29 38 19 4 6 0 4 70 11 110
2018 Casual 38 33 17 4 1 1 5 76 6 73
2018 Student 39 22 24 8 5 1 2 62 13 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 31 20 11 7 0 2 61 19 3292
2017 Term 41 23 22 5 5 0 3 67 10 131
2017 Casual 48 30 4 4 6 0 7 84 11 47
2017 Student 33 26 27 8 3 0 3 61 12 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 26 13 7 6 1 1 74 13 3358
2020 Term 61 21 11 4 1 0 1 83 5 127
2020 Casual 71 7 15 5 0 2 0 79 5 45
2020 Student 72 18 3 2 2 2 2 94 3 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 26 14 8 6 1 1 71 14 3504
2019 Term 49 26 16 3 3 1 2 78 6 111
2019 Casual 73 15 8 0 2 0 2 89 2 55
2019 Student 66 19 8 4 2 0 1 86 6 112

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 32 24 10 6 0 1 59 17 3366
2020 Term 31 32 20 13 2 0 1 64 16 128
2020 Casual 36 16 29 13 6 0 0 51 20 45
2020 Student 34 25 22 13 6 0 0 59 19 64

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 32 22 10 6 0 1 61 17 3367
2020 Term 45 35 13 6 0 0 1 81 6 128
2020 Casual 42 27 20 6 2 2 0 71 9 45
2020 Student 44 41 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 63
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 30 19 9 4 0 1 67 13 3496
2019 Term 38 29 20 5 7 1 1 68 12 108
2019 Casual 53 21 20 2 0 2 2 77 2 55
2019 Student 50 25 16 6 3 0 0 75 9 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 32 23 11 5 0 1 61 16 3144
2018 Term 38 26 21 7 5 0 3 66 12 109
2018 Casual 59 23 7 6 0 1 3 86 7 71
2018 Student 38 36 11 3 6 3 2 78 10 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 33 19 9 6 1 2 65 15 3282
2017 Term 43 31 14 5 5 0 3 77 9 131
2017 Casual 43 26 17 7 0 0 7 75 7 46
2017 Student 51 22 18 4 1 1 3 76 5 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 30 15 5 3 0 1 77 8 3347
2020 Term 50 27 13 5 3 0 2 78 9 127
2020 Casual 54 21 16 4 2 0 3 77 7 45
2020 Student 55 22 12 5 2 0 5 81 6 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 24 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 3487
2019 Term 65 18 6 5 4 0 2 85 9 111
2019 Casual 76 6 10 2 2 0 4 86 3 55
2019 Student 70 15 5 5 3 0 2 86 8 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 22 12 6 4 0 3 78 10 3151
2018 Term 57 21 11 4 3 1 4 81 7 110
2018 Casual 65 18 4 3 1 1 7 91 5 72
2018 Student 70 11 10 2 1 1 3 86 4 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 21 12 5 3 0 2 80 8 3296
2017 Term 59 19 12 6 2 0 2 80 8 131
2017 Casual 61 19 9 2 0 2 7 88 2 46
2017 Student 75 14 4 4 1 0 2 91 5 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 34 22 9 5 0 0 63 14 3354
2020 Term 34 36 18 6 4 0 2 71 10 128
2020 Casual 34 23 32 11 0 0 0 57 11 44
2020 Student 42 23 25 6 2 0 2 67 8 64

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 17 7 2 2 1 4 89 4 3349
2020 Term 72 16 7 0 0 0 5 93 0 128
2020 Casual 76 13 4 4 0 2 0 91 5 44
2020 Student 82 9 5 2 0 2 2 94 2 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 11 4 1 2 1 7 92 3 3502
2019 Term 69 15 4 3 1 1 7 92 4 111
2019 Casual 84 4 2 2 0 4 5 96 2 55
2019 Student 82 9 3 1 0 0 5 96 1 110
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 14 6 2 2 1 5 90 4 3153
2018 Term 66 12 8 6 0 1 7 85 6 110
2018 Casual 72 7 7 1 3 1 9 88 5 73
2018 Student 80 8 1 1 2 1 7 95 4 88

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 79 9 4 2 2 1 3 91 4 3359
2020 Term 83 6 3 2 1 2 3 94 3 128
2020 Casual 86 7 0 3 0 2 2 97 3 45
2020 Student 88 2 3 2 2 3 2 94 3 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 12 5 3 4 1 2 87 8 3495
2019 Term 75 12 4 3 3 0 4 90 6 111
2019 Casual 77 12 2 0 0 0 10 98 0 55
2019 Student 79 9 4 1 5 0 3 91 6 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 12 6 3 4 1 4 86 8 3158
2018 Term 62 15 10 2 4 3 6 84 6 110
2018 Casual 80 5 4 3 0 1 6 92 3 73
2018 Student 82 7 5 1 1 1 3 93 2 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 12 6 4 3 1 4 86 8 3300
2017 Term 73 9 4 5 3 1 5 86 9 131
2017 Casual 80 7 0 2 2 2 7 95 5 46
2017 Student 90 3 2 0 3 0 2 95 3 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 20 5 2 1 0 2 92 3 3347
2020 Term 77 14 3 2 0 2 2 95 2 128
2020 Casual 79 14 2 3 0 2 0 95 3 45
2020 Student 88 9 0 2 0 0 2 98 2 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 26 9 4 2 0 1 84 6 3489
2019 Term 65 23 10 0 0 0 2 89 0 111
2019 Casual 69 16 6 2 2 0 6 90 4 55
2019 Student 71 14 7 3 4 0 2 86 6 110
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 26 11 4 3 0 1 82 7 3163
2018 Term 54 23 13 1 5 1 4 81 6 110
2018 Casual 77 9 4 3 0 1 6 93 3 73
2018 Student 81 13 3 1 0 0 2 95 1 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 26 9 4 2 0 3 85 6 3295
2017 Term 61 23 8 5 2 2 1 86 6 130
2017 Casual 70 13 4 0 2 2 9 93 2 47
2017 Student 83 9 3 1 2 0 2 94 3 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 17 7 4 3 0 2 86 7 3352
2020 Term 76 12 2 5 2 2 2 90 7 128
2020 Casual 81 10 5 2 0 2 0 93 2 45
2020 Student 88 11 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 19 9 5 5 1 1 81 10 3488
2019 Term 66 16 9 1 6 0 2 84 7 110
2019 Casual 75 8 7 0 2 0 7 90 2 55
2019 Student 75 10 8 2 4 0 2 86 6 110
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 21 11 6 6 0 2 77 12 3147
2018 Term 52 25 9 4 5 2 4 82 9 110
2018 Casual 75 9 7 1 1 1 6 90 3 73
2018 Student 84 10 2 1 0 0 2 97 1 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 19 9 7 5 0 2 79 12 3292
2017 Term 68 10 9 8 1 2 2 81 9 131
2017 Casual 70 13 0 6 0 2 9 93 7 47
2017 Student 79 10 4 1 3 1 2 92 4 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 13 4 1 1 0 21 93 2 3352
2020 Term 80 6 1 0 0 1 13 99 0 126
2020 Casual 83 5 3 0 0 0 9 97 0 45
2020 Student 77 3 2 0 0 0 18 98 0 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 13 5 2 1 0 21 90 3 3470
2019 Term 68 4 2 0 0 0 25 97 0 111
2019 Casual 70 8 0 0 2 0 20 97 3 54
2019 Student 77 2 0 2 1 1 17 97 3 111
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 15 5 2 1 0 26 89 4 3135
2018 Term 59 6 2 1 0 1 32 96 1 108
2018 Casual 64 1 2 0 0 3 30 98 0 73
2018 Student 76 0 1 0 0 0 23 99 0 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 14 5 2 1 0 26 89 4 3289
2017 Term 62 9 3 0 0 1 25 96 0 131
2017 Casual 67 8 2 0 0 2 20 97 0 47
2017 Student 79 2 2 2 0 0 15 95 2 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 19 5 2 1 0 3 92 2 3366
2020 Term 79 12 4 0 0 2 2 96 0 127
2020 Casual 79 11 3 0 0 2 5 97 0 45
2020 Student 85 8 3 0 2 2 2 95 2 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 17 6 1 1 0 4 91 3 3485
2019 Term 73 10 6 2 1 0 9 90 3 110
2019 Casual 85 3 3 0 2 0 6 94 2 55
2019 Student 86 3 3 3 2 0 4 92 5 110
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 20 8 2 1 0 5 88 3 3147
2018 Term 68 12 6 1 1 1 11 91 2 110
2018 Casual 71 18 3 0 0 1 8 97 0 73
2018 Student 87 1 2 1 1 0 7 95 2 87
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 19 7 2 1 0 7 90 3 3282
2017 Term 71 13 9 1 0 2 4 90 1 131
2017 Casual 77 7 0 0 0 2 14 100 0 45
2017 Student 84 6 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 14 4 1 1 1 2 93 2 3367
2020 Term 27 15 25 14 17 1 1 43 32 128
2020 Casual 37 18 14 16 13 0 2 56 30 45
2020 Student 46 17 14 11 11 0 2 64 22 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 79 11 4 1 1 1 3 93 3 3494
2019 Term 21 18 15 15 29 0 2 40 45 111
2019 Casual 32 20 16 7 20 0 4 54 28 55
2019 Student 59 8 16 5 8 1 2 69 14 110
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 14 4 2 1 0 4 92 3 3166
2018 Term 27 19 19 11 18 0 5 48 31 111
2018 Casual 42 13 15 10 12 0 8 60 24 73
2018 Student 59 17 13 5 3 1 2 79 8 87
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 15 5 2 2 1 5 91 4 3297
2017 Term 31 18 16 16 15 0 4 51 32 131
2017 Casual 39 10 15 2 27 2 4 53 32 47
2017 Student 58 19 9 10 2 0 2 79 13 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 30 16 6 3 0 1 75 8 3364
2020 Term 50 30 10 6 2 1 2 81 8 128
2020 Casual 49 15 18 9 8 0 2 65 17 45
2020 Student 48 31 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 26 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 3492
2019 Term 57 28 8 2 4 0 2 86 6 110
2019 Casual 54 29 6 3 3 0 4 87 7 55
2019 Student 54 21 14 5 3 1 4 78 8 110
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 27 15 4 2 0 3 77 7 3161
2018 Term 45 20 15 6 4 0 10 72 11 111
2018 Casual 58 17 15 1 0 1 8 82 1 73
2018 Student 50 25 14 5 5 0 2 77 9 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 27 13 4 2 0 3 80 6 3290
2017 Term 51 27 16 2 2 0 2 79 5 130
2017 Casual 57 19 8 4 0 2 9 86 5 47
2017 Student 59 25 10 5 0 0 1 84 5 94

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 40 22 7 3 0 0 68 10 3372
2020 Term 36 43 17 2 1 2 1 81 2 128
2020 Casual 34 31 28 6 0 0 0 66 6 45
2020 Student 22 54 17 6 2 0 0 75 8 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 33 34 14 4 0 0 47 18 3372
2020 Term 25 36 30 7 2 0 0 61 8 128
2020 Casual 27 43 24 4 2 0 0 70 6 45
2020 Student 25 49 22 2 0 2 2 76 2 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 35 34 11 4 0 0 52 15 3514
2019 Term 18 37 34 4 5 0 2 56 9 111
2019 Casual 28 48 23 2 0 0 0 76 2 55
2019 Student 38 31 23 4 3 1 0 69 7 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 32 36 14 5 0 0 46 19 3183
2018 Term 13 38 33 15 1 0 0 51 16 112
2018 Casual 38 43 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 73
2018 Student 29 45 18 7 1 0 0 74 8 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 31 36 15 6 0 0 43 21 3297
2017 Term 22 37 26 10 3 1 2 60 13 131
2017 Casual 31 50 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 46
2017 Student 26 55 17 2 0 0 0 81 2 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 20 38 23 9 0 0 32 30 3366
2020 Term 5 12 34 28 20 1 0 48 17 127
2020 Casual 11 9 35 18 26 2 0 45 20 45
2020 Student 3 8 32 40 17 0 0 57 11 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 15 39 26 11 0 0 37 24 3481
2019 Term 8 13 30 31 18 0 1 49 21 111
2019 Casual 0 8 41 34 17 0 0 50 8 55
2019 Student 9 8 38 25 21 0 0 46 17 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 20 37 24 11 0 0 34 28 3144
2018 Term 9 18 34 25 14 0 0 39 27 111
2018 Casual 0 14 23 32 29 0 2 62 14 72
2018 Student 7 4 28 37 24 0 0 61 11 89
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 19 38 24 10 0 1 34 27 3296
2017 Term 5 11 31 28 22 0 2 51 17 131
2017 Casual 4 11 20 37 26 0 2 64 15 46
2017 Student 2 12 21 32 32 0 1 64 14 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 37 8 3 1 1 0 87 4 3370
2020 Term 54 32 10 1 0 3 0 89 1 128
2020 Casual 43 34 11 0 0 12 0 88 0 44
2020 Student 37 40 14 5 0 2 3 81 5 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 38 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 3507
2019 Term 30 39 17 4 4 6 1 74 8 110
2019 Casual 36 37 10 4 0 13 0 84 4 55
2019 Student 37 33 12 9 4 6 0 74 13 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 38 12 5 3 2 0 80 7 3175
2018 Term 39 40 14 3 4 1 0 79 6 112
2018 Casual 40 39 7 1 3 8 2 88 5 72
2018 Student 51 24 9 5 1 10 0 84 6 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 41 15 6 5 4 0 73 11 3294
2017 Term 32 35 18 6 1 7 0 73 8 130
2017 Casual 30 38 8 4 0 19 0 85 5 47
2017 Student 21 51 10 6 1 9 1 81 8 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 33 13 8 4 2 0 74 12 3364
2020 Term 49 32 10 5 1 3 0 84 6 126
2020 Casual 41 33 7 4 0 14 0 87 5 44
2020 Student 39 31 13 9 0 6 2 76 10 64

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 29 11 11 7 1 1 70 18 3363
2020 Term 46 21 14 10 7 2 1 68 17 127
2020 Casual 39 30 5 14 4 7 2 76 19 45
2020 Student 43 22 12 9 9 5 0 68 19 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 27 11 4 2 3 1 82 6 3352
2020 Term 56 22 10 4 3 3 2 82 8 126
2020 Casual 50 27 9 2 0 12 0 88 2 45
2020 Student 58 20 11 5 0 5 2 83 5 64

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 33 15 9 5 1 0 71 14 3370
2020 Term 46 33 12 3 2 3 0 82 6 127
2020 Casual 43 33 9 2 0 10 2 87 2 45
2020 Student 50 34 9 2 2 3 0 87 3 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 36 15 10 7 1 0 67 17 3511
2019 Term 35 28 20 10 5 3 1 65 15 110
2019 Casual 52 30 9 6 2 2 0 83 7 55
2019 Student 47 27 13 7 5 0 0 74 13 112
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 36 16 11 7 2 0 65 19 3182
2018 Term 35 36 17 6 5 1 0 71 12 112
2018 Casual 46 29 12 4 4 4 2 79 9 73
2018 Student 53 25 15 2 2 2 0 80 5 88
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 39 18 11 9 2 0 61 20 3293
2017 Term 39 35 9 9 5 4 0 77 14 130
2017 Casual 36 40 7 4 0 13 0 88 5 47
2017 Student 34 44 11 5 1 4 0 82 7 95

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 42 11 7 2 1 0 80 9 3377
2020 Term 52 33 8 6 0 1 0 85 6 128
2020 Casual 42 32 11 4 0 5 5 82 5 44
2020 Student 55 31 6 6 0 2 0 87 6 64

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 40 13 8 3 1 0 76 11 3358
2020 Term 49 35 9 7 0 1 0 85 7 128
2020 Casual 53 19 11 2 0 9 5 84 3 44
2020 Student 46 31 14 3 0 6 0 82 3 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 38 19 6 2 1 1 72 9 3345
2020 Term 44 36 16 2 0 1 0 82 2 127
2020 Casual 45 25 15 2 0 5 8 80 3 44
2020 Student 39 33 14 9 3 2 0 73 13 64

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 35 12 3 2 2 1 83 5 3361
2020 Term 60 28 5 2 1 2 1 92 4 126
2020 Casual 49 23 9 2 0 9 8 86 3 44
2020 Student 58 22 17 0 0 3 0 83 0 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 19 4 1 1 4 1 95 1 3364
2020 Term 83 10 1 1 0 5 1 98 1 128
2020 Casual 75 6 9 0 0 7 3 90 0 44
2020 Student 74 11 3 0 0 11 2 96 0 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 33 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 3366
2020 Term 56 29 6 6 0 2 1 87 7 126
2020 Casual 36 30 16 4 2 7 5 75 7 45
2020 Student 49 32 3 8 2 6 0 87 10 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 29 9 7 4 1 0 81 10 3360
2020 Term 55 27 7 4 4 2 1 85 8 128
2020 Casual 49 26 12 7 2 4 0 78 9 45
2020 Student 55 20 8 6 3 6 2 82 10 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 27 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 3366
2020 Term 64 26 5 1 2 2 0 93 3 128
2020 Casual 53 31 12 0 0 4 0 88 0 45
2020 Student 60 20 11 5 2 3 0 83 6 65

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 46 13 10 3 2 2 74 13 923
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 3368
2020 Term 6 94 127
2020 Casual 9 91 45
2020 Student 10 90 63

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 3363
2020 Term 8 92 128
2020 Casual 5 95 45
2020 Student 8 92 64
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 3506
2019 Term 13 87 111
2019 Casual 3 97 55
2019 Student 9 91 112
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 3297
2017 Term 14 86 131
2017 Casual 11 89 47
2017 Student 6 94 95
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 3387
2014 Term 10 90 78
2014 Casual 15 85 34

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 350
2020 Term 20 80 10

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 24 351
2020 Term 48 52 10
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 80 20 488
2019 Term 70 30 13
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 80 20 551
2017 Term 89 11 18
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 81 19 442

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 39 8 6 3 0 1 83 9 266
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 29 4 8 4 0 1 84 12 385
2017 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 34 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 438
2017 Term 49 25 6 19 0 0 0 75 19 16
2014 Indeterminate (permanent) 56 28 7 6 2 1 0 85 8 358

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 32 9 5 2 3 3 83 7 3367
2020 Term 48 29 9 4 2 4 4 84 7 128
2020 Casual 41 32 14 2 2 2 6 81 5 45
2020 Student 49 25 9 5 3 3 6 81 8 65
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 56 18 1 68 32 3379
2020 Term 18 58 20 3 76 24 128
2020 Casual 24 36 22 19 60 40 45
2020 Student 30 47 17 6 61 39 64

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 56 875
2020 Term 53 47 24
2020 Casual 64 36 11
2020 Student 63 37 19

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 24 15 19 21 1 6 40 43 874
2020 Term 28 24 17 13 14 0 4 55 28 24
2020 Casual 35 38 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2020 Student 21 37 5 5 16 0 16 69 25 19

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 18 13 23 33 1 3 28 58 874
2020 Term 21 25 29 4 21 0 0 46 25 24
2020 Casual 9 44 9 11 27 0 0 53 38 11
2020 Student 16 26 11 21 11 5 11 50 38 19

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 17 13 8 6 2 10 70 15 3366
2020 Term 51 12 6 5 3 6 17 82 10 128
2020 Casual 42 8 6 5 2 5 31 79 11 45
2020 Student 60 8 0 3 2 5 23 94 6 65
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 19 14 10 11 1 7 62 22 3438
2019 Term 54 14 10 9 4 3 7 75 14 106
2019 Casual 55 7 7 11 3 2 15 75 17 54
2019 Student 51 12 7 8 5 1 16 76 16 107
2018 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 17 15 10 11 1 8 61 22 3179
2018 Term 45 16 8 3 6 4 18 77 12 112
2018 Casual 41 17 8 4 4 4 22 79 10 73
2018 Student 56 10 9 0 3 1 20 84 4 88
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