2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Royal Canadian Mounted Police by Question 83. Are you a supervisor?

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	Supervisor	30	47	3	16	4	0	0	76	21	835
2020	Non-supervisor	39	44	4	10	3	0	0	83	13	3513

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	Supervisor	75	17	4	2	2	1	0	93	4	832
2020	Non-supervisor	79	14	3	2	1	0	0	94	3	3505
2017	Supervisor	76	16	3	1	1	0	2	94	2	752
2017	Non-supervisor	76	17	3	2	1	1	1	94	2	4081
2014	Supervisor	76	17	3	2	1	0	1	94	3	670
2014	Non-supervisor	75	18	3	1	1	0	1	95	2	3461

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	39	40	5	13	3	79	16	834
2020	Non-supervisor	43	37	7	10	4	80	14	3516
2019	Supervisor	45	37	5	9	4	82	14	868
2019	Non-supervisor	47	34	5	9	4	81	14	4210
2017	Supervisor	44	36	5	11	4	80	15	756
2017	Non-supervisor	45	33	6	10	5	79	15	4082
2014	Supervisor	46	32	7	10	5	78	15	670
2014	Non-supervisor	45	34	6	10	5	79	15	3461

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	29	39	13	13	6	0	68	19	828
2020	Non-supervisor	31	39	11	13	5	1	71	18	3502
2019	Supervisor	28	46	9	12	5	0	74	17	868
2019	Non-supervisor	34	39	10	13	5	0	73	17	4188
2018	Supervisor	28	48	8	12	4	0	76	16	724
2018	Non-supervisor	29	43	9	13	5	1	72	19	3888
2017	Supervisor	29	42	9	15	4	0	72	20	756
2017	Non-supervisor	31	37	10	14	7	0	69	21	4084
2014	Supervisor	32	39	8	13	7	0	71	21	670
2014	Non-supervisor	31	39	10	13	7	0	70	20	3461

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	44	36	9	8	2	81	10	828
2020	Non-supervisor	45	36	8	7	3	81	11	3484
2019	Supervisor	49	37	7	5	2	86	7	868
2019	Non-supervisor	47	35	8	7	3	82	10	4185
2017	Supervisor	50	36	6	6	2	86	8	754
2017	Non-supervisor	46	35	8	7	3	82	10	4072
2014	Supervisor	53	33	8	5	1	86	6	670
2014	Non-supervisor	45	37	8	7	2	82	9	3457

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	Supervisor	46	30	9	9	5	0	0	76	14	832
2020	Non-supervisor	51	28	10	7	4	0	0	79	11	3496
2019	Supervisor	51	31	7	7	4	0	0	82	11	869
2019	Non-supervisor	53	28	8	6	4	0	0	82	9	4198
2018	Supervisor	50	32	7	7	4	0	0	82	11	721
2018	Non-supervisor	49	29	10	7	4	0	1	79	11	3876
2017	Supervisor	45	35	7	7	6	0	0	80	13	753
2017	Non-supervisor	50	29	9	7	4	1	1	80	11	4083
2014	Supervisor	45	33	7	9	5	0	0	79	14	669
2014	Non-supervisor	47	31	10	7	4	0	0	78	12	3455

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	44	38	8	7	3	82	10	830
2020	Non-supervisor	43	36	11	6	4	79	10	3516
2019	Supervisor	42	42	7	6	3	84	9	869
2019	Non-supervisor	42	38	10	6	4	80	10	4214
2018	Supervisor	46	38	8	5	3	84	8	720
2018	Non-supervisor	38	40	11	7	4	78	11	3865
2017	Supervisor	41	42	7	7	2	83	10	756
2017	Non-supervisor	38	43	9	6	4	81	10	4082
2014	Supervisor	42	41	8	6	3	83	9	670
2014	Non-supervisor	36	43	10	7	5	78	12	3462

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	32	38	11	11	7	70	19	837
2020	Non-supervisor	33	34	13	11	7	68	19	3519
2019	Supervisor	28	42	12	11	6	70	18	871
2019	Non-supervisor	34	35	14	10	8	69	18	4215
2018	Supervisor	29	36	14	11	9	66	20	722
2018	Non-supervisor	31	33	15	12	9	64	21	3876
2017	Supervisor	28	38	13	12	8	67	20	755
2017	Non-supervisor	32	33	15	12	8	66	20	4080
2014	Supervisor	27	38	14	13	9	64	22	670
2014	Non-supervisor	29	36	14	12	8	65	21	3458

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	30	44	10	10	5	74	15	829
2020	Non-supervisor	38	38	11	9	4	76	13	3499
2019	Supervisor	27	44	12	12	4	72	17	870
2019	Non-supervisor	37	39	10	10	3	77	13	4202
2018	Supervisor	29	42	13	10	5	72	16	726
2018	Non-supervisor	34	39	13	9	5	73	14	3876
2017	Supervisor	29	42	12	10	7	71	16	755
2017	Non-supervisor	35	40	11	10	4	75	14	4081

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	53	35	6	5	2	0	88	6	833
2020	Non-supervisor	51	35	8	4	2	0	86	6	3505
2019	Supervisor	48	39	7	4	2	0	87	6	867
2019	Non-supervisor	51	34	8	4	2	0	86	6	4194
2018	Supervisor	52	40	4	2	1	0	92	4	727
2018	Non-supervisor	50	38	7	3	2	0	88	5	3890
2017	Supervisor	48	39	7	3	3	0	87	6	755
2017	Non-supervisor	48	37	7	4	2	0	86	6	4077
2014	Supervisor	51	37	7	4	1	0	88	5	670
2014	Non-supervisor	45	39	9	4	2	1	85	6	3462

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	37	37	9	10	6	75	16	832
2020	Non-supervisor	38	33	13	10	7	71	17	3507
2019	Supervisor	36	42	8	9	5	78	14	871
2019	Non-supervisor	38	33	13	10	7	71	16	4211
2018	Supervisor	40	37	9	7	7	77	14	725
2018	Non-supervisor	35	36	12	10	8	71	18	3881
2017	Supervisor	34	38	10	10	8	72	18	754
2017	Non-supervisor	35	35	13	9	7	71	17	4070

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	63	27	6	2	2	90	3	830
2020	Non-supervisor	59	29	8	3	1	88	4	3492
2019	Supervisor	62	29	6	1	1	91	3	866
2019	Non-supervisor	60	28	8	2	2	88	4	4188
2018	Supervisor	66	25	6	2	1	91	3	720
2018	Non-supervisor	58	30	8	2	1	89	4	3846
2017	Supervisor	63	29	4	2	1	93	3	755
2017	Non-supervisor	60	30	7	2	1	90	3	4073
2014	Supervisor	73	20	5	1	1	93	2	670
2014	Non-supervisor	68	24	5	2	1	92	3	3458

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	44	36	9	7	4	0	80	11	830
2020	Non-supervisor	33	36	13	10	7	0	69	17	3504
2019	Supervisor	41	42	8	5	4	0	83	9	865
2019	Non-supervisor	35	35	14	10	6	1	70	16	4200
2018	Supervisor	43	38	8	7	5	0	81	11	721
2018	Non-supervisor	29	36	14	12	8	1	66	20	3866
2017	Supervisor	44	38	6	9	3	0	82	12	753
2017	Non-supervisor	32	38	12	11	6	1	71	17	4064
2014	Supervisor	34	43	8	10	5	0	78	15	670
2014	Non-supervisor	25	41	13	12	8	0	67	20	3460

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	47	33	9	6	5	0	80	11	837
2020	Non-supervisor	38	31	16	9	6	0	70	15	3517
2019	Supervisor	45	37	9	5	3	0	83	8	871
2019	Non-supervisor	40	31	15	8	5	0	71	14	4215
2018	Supervisor	47	33	10	6	4	0	80	10	723
2018	Non-supervisor	34	31	16	10	7	1	66	17	3842
2017	Supervisor	47	33	9	7	4	0	80	11	755
2017	Non-supervisor	36	35	14	9	6	1	71	15	4075
2014	Supervisor	41	35	12	7	4	0	77	12	670
2014	Non-supervisor	35	35	14	9	7	0	70	15	3459

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	37	38	10	10	4	76	14	834
2020	Non-supervisor	39	37	12	8	4	76	12	3500
2019	Supervisor	38	41	10	8	4	78	12	857
2019	Non-supervisor	40	37	11	7	3	78	11	4152
2018	Supervisor	43	34	10	7	5	78	12	720
2018	Non-supervisor	36	36	14	9	5	72	14	3876
2017	Supervisor	43	34	10	9	5	76	14	755
2017	Non-supervisor	39	35	12	8	5	75	13	4072
2014	Supervisor	39	35	10	10	6	73	16	670
2014	Non-supervisor	36	36	14	8	5	72	14	3460

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	47	36	9	4	3	84	7	836
2020	Non-supervisor	50	34	9	5	2	84	7	3501
2019	Supervisor	48	38	8	5	2	86	7	873
2019	Non-supervisor	50	35	8	4	3	85	7	4211
2018	Supervisor	49	35	8	4	3	85	7	725
2018	Non-supervisor	45	37	10	5	3	83	7	3882
2017	Supervisor	47	39	8	5	2	86	7	751
2017	Non-supervisor	47	37	9	4	2	84	7	4071
2014	Supervisor	49	36	9	4	2	85	6	670
2014	Non-supervisor	47	37	9	5	3	84	8	3460

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	22	28	24	14	12	0	50	26	831
2020	Non-supervisor	43	31	15	6	3	1	75	9	3511
2019	Supervisor	25	27	23	15	9	0	52	25	867
2019	Non-supervisor	45	29	15	6	4	1	75	10	4169
2018	Supervisor	23	29	26	14	7	1	52	22	726
2018	Non-supervisor	43	30	14	7	5	1	73	12	3886
2017	Supervisor	22	30	24	14	9	1	53	23	755
2017	Non-supervisor	40	32	14	6	4	3	75	11	4090
2014	Supervisor	17	30	25	15	12	0	47	27	670
2014	Non-supervisor	35	31	17	8	7	1	67	16	3459

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	Supervisor	14	30	34	16	6	0	0	22	44	834
2020	Non-supervisor	9	19	34	23	13	1	2	37	29	3509
2019	Supervisor	13	27	38	16	5	0	0	21	40	873
2019	Non-supervisor	8	21	32	22	14	1	2	37	30	4197
2018	Supervisor	14	28	37	16	5	0	0	21	42	726
2018	Non-supervisor	9	21	33	22	12	1	2	36	31	3875
2017	Supervisor	15	29	35	15	5	0	2	20	44	756
2017	Non-supervisor	8	19	32	20	15	1	5	37	29	4053
2014	Supervisor	12	30	37	15	5	0	1	20	43	670
2014	Non-supervisor	10	23	35	19	9	1	3	29	35	3453

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	Supervisor	11	21	27	28	12	1	1	41	32	833
2020	Non-supervisor	8	13	24	29	22	2	2	53	22	3504
2019	Supervisor	9	23	32	24	10	1	0	35	33	871
2019	Non-supervisor	8	15	26	26	21	2	2	49	23	4184
2018	Supervisor	10	22	34	21	10	2	1	32	33	719
2018	Non-supervisor	9	16	27	24	18	2	2	45	27	3854
2017	Supervisor	11	25	29	20	11	1	2	33	37	753
2017	Non-supervisor	8	15	25	23	21	3	6	48	25	4041
2014	Supervisor	11	21	31	23	12	0	2	35	33	670
2014	Non-supervisor	10	17	28	24	15	2	4	41	29	3448

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	Supervisor	14	22	35	20	8	1	1	28	37	834
2020	Non-supervisor	9	15	29	24	17	2	3	43	26	3499
2019	Supervisor	15	27	31	19	6	1	1	26	43	873
2019	Non-supervisor	10	17	27	23	18	2	4	43	28	4188
2018	Supervisor	14	26	31	22	6	0	1	29	40	722
2018	Non-supervisor	10	18	28	23	16	3	4	41	29	3861
2017	Supervisor	14	24	34	18	6	1	2	25	40	755
2017	Non-supervisor	9	16	28	21	17	3	7	41	28	4052
2014	Supervisor	16	28	31	17	7	0	1	24	45	667
2014	Non-supervisor	12	19	29	20	13	3	5	35	33	3451

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	Supervisor	7	18	34	31	10	0	0	41	25	827
2020	Non-supervisor	3	7	24	35	26	1	3	64	11	3487
2019	Supervisor	6	18	38	28	10	0	1	38	24	870
2019	Non-supervisor	3	8	24	33	27	1	3	63	11	4176
2018	Supervisor	6	18	35	31	9	0	1	40	24	719
2018	Non-supervisor	4	8	27	33	23	1	3	60	12	3841
2017	Supervisor	8	16	37	27	11	0	1	39	24	752
2017	Non-supervisor	3	7	25	31	25	2	7	61	12	4031
2014	Supervisor	8	17	40	25	9	0	1	34	26	668
2014	Non-supervisor	5	10	28	31	20	1	5	54	16	3429

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	Supervisor	24	27	26	16	6	0	0	22	51	833
2020	Non-supervisor	12	16	25	23	20	1	2	45	29	3509
2019	Supervisor	25	28	27	13	6	0	1	20	54	869
2019	Non-supervisor	13	17	24	21	21	1	3	44	31	4192
2018	Supervisor	23	31	27	12	5	1	1	18	55	728
2018	Non-supervisor	15	19	23	21	17	2	3	39	36	3872
2017	Supervisor	27	27	26	12	7	0	2	19	55	755
2017	Non-supervisor	15	17	24	18	19	2	6	40	34	4055
2014	Supervisor	28	31	25	9	6	0	1	15	60	669
2014	Non-supervisor	18	21	25	18	14	1	3	33	41	3450

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	Supervisor	12	18	29	28	11	0	1	40	30	831
2020	Non-supervisor	8	13	20	27	24	3	4	55	23	3488
2019	Supervisor	15	22	31	21	10	0	1	31	38	871
2019	Non-supervisor	10	15	24	24	22	3	3	49	26	4174
2018	Supervisor	15	26	30	19	8	1	2	28	41	721
2018	Non-supervisor	11	16	25	22	19	3	4	44	29	3847
2017	Supervisor	17	23	29	20	9	0	2	30	41	753
2017	Non-supervisor	10	15	22	20	21	4	8	47	29	4056
2014	Supervisor	15	22	28	21	10	1	4	32	38	665
2014	Non-supervisor	11	15	24	24	18	3	6	46	28	3444

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	Supervisor	14	24	35	19	6	1	1	26	38	833
2020	Non-supervisor	8	17	30	22	18	2	2	42	27	3492
2019	Supervisor	16	23	36	17	6	1	0	24	39	870
2019	Non-supervisor	9	17	30	21	18	3	3	41	27	4188
2018	Supervisor	16	25	36	16	6	1	1	22	42	726
2018	Non-supervisor	10	17	30	22	15	3	3	39	29	3867
2017	Supervisor	15	23	37	17	5	1	2	23	39	756
2017	Non-supervisor	9	16	28	20	17	4	6	40	28	4052
2014	Supervisor	15	28	35	14	6	1	1	21	44	670
2014	Non-supervisor	12	19	31	19	12	3	4	33	34	3446

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	Supervisor	11	24	35	21	8	0	0	29	36	834
2020	Non-supervisor	7	17	34	25	15	0	1	41	25	3504
2019	Supervisor	11	19	32	26	11	0	1	37	30	871
2019	Non-supervisor	5	12	30	28	21	1	2	51	18	4188

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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	Supervisor	26	34	16	12	9	2	1	62	22	835
2020	Non-supervisor	24	28	19	11	10	6	3	57	23	3510
2019	Supervisor	28	36	14	11	8	2	1	66	19	871
2019	Non-supervisor	27	27	17	12	9	4	3	59	23	4210
2018	Supervisor	24	40	13	12	9	1	1	65	21	723
2018	Non-supervisor	19	29	20	13	11	5	3	52	27	3875
2017	Supervisor	26	38	13	13	8	1	1	65	22	755
2017	Non-supervisor	26	28	14	12	11	5	4	59	25	4083
2014	Supervisor	29	37	13	11	8	1	1	67	20	670
2014	Non-supervisor	28	30	14	12	11	3	2	61	24	3462

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	Supervisor	47	30	8	9	6	0	0	76	15	832
2020	Non-supervisor	39	28	11	12	9	1	0	68	21	3507
2019	Supervisor	48	29	8	9	6	0	0	77	15	871
2019	Non-supervisor	38	29	11	12	8	1	0	68	21	4206
2018	Supervisor	40	35	9	9	6	0	0	75	15	723
2018	Non-supervisor	33	29	12	13	11	1	1	63	25	3865
2017	Supervisor	45	30	8	11	5	0	0	75	16	753
2017	Non-supervisor	38	28	11	11	10	1	1	68	21	4084
2014	Supervisor	46	31	8	10	6	0	0	76	16	670
2014	Non-supervisor	38	29	10	12	10	1	0	67	23	3459

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	44	37	7	8	4	0	81	12	832
2020	Non-supervisor	48	32	8	9	4	0	79	12	3492
2019	Supervisor	43	37	8	9	4	0	80	13	871
2019	Non-supervisor	45	33	9	9	4	0	78	13	4205
2018	Supervisor	40	40	7	8	4	0	81	12	724
2018	Non-supervisor	40	35	9	9	5	0	76	14	3861
2017	Supervisor	36	42	8	11	4	0	78	15	753
2017	Non-supervisor	40	38	8	9	5	1	78	13	4072
2014	Supervisor	38	41	8	9	4	0	79	13	669
2014	Non-supervisor	39	38	10	10	4	0	77	14	3461

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	Supervisor	43	39	9	6	3	1	0	82	9	828
2020	Non-supervisor	39	35	13	7	4	2	0	75	11	3492
2019	Supervisor	45	39	9	4	2	0	0	84	7	870
2019	Non-supervisor	39	35	13	7	4	1	1	76	11	4206
2018	Supervisor	40	42	9	5	3	1	0	84	7	724
2018	Non-supervisor	34	38	15	7	5	2	1	73	12	3871

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	Supervisor	54	26	8	4	4	2	1	83	8	834
2020	Non-supervisor	46	24	12	5	4	5	3	76	11	3512

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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	Supervisor	55	24	11	4	3	1	2	82	7	831
2020	Non-supervisor	40	23	18	5	5	2	7	69	11	3515
2019	Supervisor	52	30	12	2	2	0	1	83	4	875
2019	Non-supervisor	40	24	18	6	4	1	7	70	11	4221

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	Supervisor	43	30	11	9	7	0	0	73	16	835
2020	Non-supervisor	44	29	13	7	6	0	0	74	13	3516
2019	Supervisor	41	30	13	10	6	0	0	72	15	871
2019	Non-supervisor	44	29	13	8	5	1	1	74	13	4215
2018	Supervisor	38	32	12	10	7	0	1	71	17	718
2018	Non-supervisor	40	31	12	10	6	0	1	72	16	3872
2017	Supervisor	36	35	13	9	6	0	0	71	15	757
2017	Non-supervisor	40	32	11	9	6	1	1	73	15	4085
2014	Supervisor	35	39	9	10	6	0	1	75	16	670
2014	Non-supervisor	42	32	11	8	6	1	0	75	14	3461

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	Supervisor	51	23	14	5	5	1	1	76	10	829
2020	Non-supervisor	49	22	14	6	5	2	2	74	12	3499

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	Supervisor	48	28	10	8	6	0	0	76	14	836
2020	Non-supervisor	47	28	11	8	5	0	1	75	13	3511
2019	Supervisor	44	31	10	8	5	1	1	77	14	872
2019	Non-supervisor	47	28	10	8	5	1	1	76	14	4196
2018	Supervisor	42	35	8	6	7	0	0	78	14	719
2018	Non-supervisor	42	29	11	10	6	1	1	72	17	3860
2017	Supervisor	41	35	10	8	7	0	0	76	14	757
2017	Non-supervisor	43	31	10	9	6	1	1	76	15	4085
2014	Supervisor	38	33	11	12	5	0	0	72	18	670
2014	Non-supervisor	42	31	11	8	7	1	0	74	15	3461

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	Supervisor	46	54	833
2020	Non-supervisor	42	58	3515

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	Supervisor	59	18	8	3	3	2	7	85	7	835
2020	Non-supervisor	51	15	10	5	4	3	13	78	10	3514

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	55	23	10	6	5	0	79	11	833
2020	Non-supervisor	56	23	10	7	5	0	79	11	3515
2019	Supervisor	52	29	9	5	4	0	82	9	869
2019	Non-supervisor	54	26	10	5	4	0	80	10	4222
2018	Supervisor	50	27	9	7	6	0	77	14	722
2018	Non-supervisor	49	25	12	7	6	1	75	14	3873
2017	Supervisor	51	26	9	7	6	0	78	13	756
2017	Non-supervisor	54	25	10	5	6	0	79	11	4085
2014	Supervisor	48	29	10	8	5	0	77	13	669
2014	Non-supervisor	51	26	9	7	6	0	77	13	3463

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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	Supervisor	33	34	13	10	6	3	0	70	17	837
2020	Non-supervisor	38	28	14	8	6	6	0	70	15	3518
2019	Supervisor	31	38	15	10	5	1	0	70	16	859
2019	Non-supervisor	38	29	15	7	5	5	1	71	13	4219
2018	Supervisor	32	35	14	11	6	1	0	68	18	726
2018	Non-supervisor	33	31	15	9	6	5	1	68	16	3884
2017	Supervisor	32	34	13	11	9	0	0	66	20	757
2017	Non-supervisor	34	31	14	9	6	6	1	70	15	4088
2014	Supervisor	28	39	14	10	6	1	0	69	17	665
2014	Non-supervisor	30	33	15	9	6	5	1	68	17	3454

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	Supervisor	29	34	14	14	8	1	0	64	22	831
2020	Non-supervisor	35	29	15	11	8	3	0	66	19	3508
2019	Supervisor	26	36	19	12	6	1	0	63	18	859
2019	Non-supervisor	35	29	16	11	7	2	1	66	18	4210
2018	Supervisor	28	36	16	13	7	1	0	64	20	719
2018	Non-supervisor	31	30	17	12	8	2	0	63	20	3879
2017	Supervisor	26	36	15	12	10	0	0	62	22	755
2017	Non-supervisor	30	31	15	11	8	3	1	64	20	4085
2014	Supervisor	27	36	16	12	7	1	0	64	20	665
2014	Non-supervisor	27	32	17	13	8	3	0	61	22	3453

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	Supervisor	20	31	21	18	9	1	0	51	27	832
2020	Non-supervisor	27	29	17	13	8	4	0	59	23	3505
2019	Supervisor	15	35	20	18	9	2	0	52	28	856
2019	Non-supervisor	26	28	18	13	8	5	1	58	22	4207
2018	Supervisor	20	35	18	17	8	1	0	56	26	722
2018	Non-supervisor	23	29	21	13	9	5	1	55	23	3868
2017	Supervisor	17	36	17	18	11	1	0	54	29	756
2017	Non-supervisor	23	30	18	14	9	6	1	57	24	4075
2014	Supervisor	19	34	15	19	10	3	0	54	31	664
2014	Non-supervisor	21	29	18	17	10	5	0	53	28	3455

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	Supervisor	17	33	17	20	11	1	0	51	31	831
2020	Non-supervisor	24	32	14	16	11	3	0	58	27	3512
2019	Supervisor	15	35	17	21	11	1	0	50	32	858
2019	Non-supervisor	23	29	17	17	10	3	1	55	28	4215
2018	Supervisor	17	34	19	19	10	0	0	51	30	726
2018	Non-supervisor	20	28	18	18	12	3	0	51	31	3874
2017	Supervisor	17	35	15	18	15	1	0	52	33	757
2017	Non-supervisor	21	29	17	16	11	5	1	53	28	4080
2014	Supervisor	18	34	16	19	12	1	0	52	32	665
2014	Non-supervisor	19	31	16	18	12	3	0	52	31	3449

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	Supervisor	26	21	15	8	9	12	10	59	22	833
2020	Non-supervisor	28	13	9	8	12	19	11	60	28	3506
2019	Supervisor	33	19	13	7	11	10	6	63	22	874
2019	Non-supervisor	32	13	9	7	11	19	8	62	25	4220

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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	Supervisor	26	42	16	11	4	1	0	69	15	833
2020	Non-supervisor	30	40	17	8	4	2	0	71	12	3508
2019	Supervisor	31	43	15	8	2	1	0	74	10	873
2019	Non-supervisor	32	39	16	8	3	2	0	73	11	4221
2018	Supervisor	27	43	17	9	4	0	0	70	13	723
2018	Non-supervisor	27	40	18	9	4	1	0	68	14	3874
2017	Supervisor	30	40	15	10	5	0	0	70	15	756
2017	Non-supervisor	29	39	16	9	4	2	1	71	13	4077
2014	Supervisor	30	42	15	9	4	0	0	72	13	666
2014	Non-supervisor	31	38	16	8	5	2	0	70	13	3452

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	14	31	20	22	12	1	45	35	827
2020	Non-supervisor	20	34	18	17	8	2	56	25	3508
2019	Supervisor	12	38	21	20	8	1	50	29	866
2019	Non-supervisor	20	34	19	17	7	3	56	25	4201

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	Supervisor	32	38	14	9	6	2	1	71	15	834
2020	Non-supervisor	33	34	13	9	6	3	2	70	17	3512
2019	Supervisor	34	39	14	9	3	1	0	74	12	873
2019	Non-supervisor	34	34	14	9	5	2	1	71	15	4210
2018	Supervisor	38	39	11	6	4	1	1	78	11	725
2018	Non-supervisor	32	35	16	8	6	2	1	69	15	3876
2017	Supervisor	38	39	9	9	4	1	1	78	13	754
2017	Non-supervisor	36	34	12	8	5	3	1	74	14	4073
2014	Supervisor	46	31	11	7	3	1	0	78	11	664
2014	Non-supervisor	38	35	12	7	4	3	1	76	12	3451

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	29	37	19	9	6	1	66	15	831
2020	Non-supervisor	32	33	20	8	5	2	67	13	3501
2019	Supervisor	32	37	18	9	3	0	69	13	873
2019	Non-supervisor	33	34	19	8	4	2	69	12	4196
2018	Supervisor	34	39	14	9	4	0	73	13	724
2018	Non-supervisor	29	36	19	9	5	1	66	15	3870

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	Supervisor	23	27	19	13	12	6	1	53	27	830
2020	Non-supervisor	24	24	17	13	13	8	2	53	28	3508
2019	Supervisor	20	25	20	15	14	5	1	48	31	870
2019	Non-supervisor	24	23	17	14	13	8	2	52	29	4217
2018	Supervisor	24	27	17	14	13	3	1	54	28	723
2018	Non-supervisor	20	25	19	13	14	7	2	50	29	3888
2017	Supervisor	24	27	15	12	16	4	2	54	30	753
2017	Non-supervisor	23	24	16	13	13	8	3	53	29	4072
2014	Supervisor	27	24	17	12	13	5	1	55	27	664
2014	Non-supervisor	22	24	17	15	14	7	1	50	32	3449

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	Supervisor	24	34	17	13	11	1	0	59	24	831
2020	Non-supervisor	28	29	17	12	9	3	1	60	22	3504
2019	Supervisor	22	38	17	13	9	1	0	60	23	871
2019	Non-supervisor	29	29	16	13	9	3	1	60	23	4203
2018	Supervisor	26	38	14	14	8	1	0	64	22	721
2018	Non-supervisor	24	30	18	14	10	3	1	56	25	3875
2017	Supervisor	28	36	15	12	9	1	0	64	21	755
2017	Non-supervisor	28	32	15	12	9	4	2	63	22	4077
2014	Supervisor	29	31	15	14	10	1	0	61	24	665
2014	Non-supervisor	25	31	15	13	12	3	1	59	26	3444

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	Supervisor	21	28	14	15	17	1	3	51	34	831
2020	Non-supervisor	20	24	16	16	17	3	5	47	36	3517
2019	Supervisor	20	30	17	16	16	0	2	51	32	875
2019	Non-supervisor	21	23	16	16	18	2	5	47	37	4220
2018	Supervisor	21	30	14	17	16	0	2	52	34	722
2018	Non-supervisor	18	22	18	17	19	3	4	42	39	3880
2017	Supervisor	21	29	15	14	17	1	3	52	32	752
2017	Non-supervisor	18	23	15	16	18	4	7	46	37	4082
2014	Supervisor	21	27	14	18	18	1	2	49	37	664
2014	Non-supervisor	15	20	16	18	24	3	4	38	45	3443

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	Supervisor	51	24	12	7	4	1	2	77	11	836
2020	Non-supervisor	57	21	10	4	3	1	4	82	8	3514
2019	Supervisor	51	27	12	5	3	0	2	80	8	871
2019	Non-supervisor	56	23	10	4	3	1	4	83	6	4207

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	Supervisor	47	24	16	7	4	0	1	72	11	834
2020	Non-supervisor	43	24	15	8	5	1	4	70	14	3509
2019	Supervisor	48	24	16	6	3	1	2	74	10	870
2019	Non-supervisor	43	23	16	7	5	2	4	71	13	4200

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	Supervisor	77	9	6	2	2	2	2	90	4	833
2020	Non-supervisor	74	9	5	2	3	3	4	89	5	3500
2019	Supervisor	77	10	4	1	1	3	3	92	3	866
2019	Non-supervisor	72	9	5	2	3	4	5	89	5	4184

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	Supervisor	79	9	3	1	2	1	5	94	3	835
2020	Non-supervisor	71	11	4	2	2	2	8	90	5	3506
2019	Supervisor	81	5	2	1	1	2	8	96	2	869
2019	Non-supervisor	75	7	3	2	2	2	9	93	4	4190

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	Supervisor	29	46	12	9	4	1	0	75	13	835
2020	Non-supervisor	27	38	16	10	5	4	0	68	15	3510
2019	Supervisor	30	48	12	7	2	1	0	79	9	872
2019	Non-supervisor	25	39	17	10	5	3	1	68	15	4207
2018	Supervisor	31	42	16	6	4	1	0	74	10	725
2018	Non-supervisor	22	35	22	11	7	3	0	59	18	3878
2017	Supervisor	30	41	16	7	5	1	0	72	12	756
2017	Non-supervisor	25	36	18	10	6	5	1	64	17	4071

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	35	38	13	8	5	1	74	13	830
2020	Non-supervisor	37	34	13	9	4	2	73	14	3494
2019	Supervisor	36	42	12	7	3	1	78	9	860
2019	Non-supervisor	39	35	13	6	3	2	76	10	4197
2018	Supervisor	42	41	9	5	3	1	83	8	724
2018	Non-supervisor	39	37	13	6	3	2	77	9	3868
2017	Supervisor	40	41	10	6	2	1	82	8	754
2017	Non-supervisor	41	37	12	5	3	2	80	8	4083
2014	Supervisor	45	36	10	4	3	1	82	8	665
2014	Non-supervisor	44	34	11	5	3	2	80	8	3436

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	Supervisor	36	35	15	5	5	4	0	74	10	834
2020	Non-supervisor	37	30	18	6	3	5	1	72	9	3505
2019	Supervisor	43	37	12	4	2	2	0	82	6	868
2019	Non-supervisor	43	32	14	4	3	4	1	78	7	4194
2018	Supervisor	46	34	12	4	3	2	0	81	6	724
2018	Non-supervisor	41	32	16	5	3	3	1	75	8	3873
2017	Supervisor	41	34	16	4	2	3	0	77	6	755
2017	Non-supervisor	40	31	15	4	3	5	2	76	8	4066
2014	Supervisor	47	35	11	3	1	2	1	84	5	665
2014	Non-supervisor	44	31	14	4	2	4	1	80	6	3436

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	Supervisor	31	32	20	6	4	6	0	68	11	834
2020	Non-supervisor	33	28	21	6	4	7	1	67	10	3507

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	Supervisor	52	27	9	5	4	2	1	81	9	834
2020	Non-supervisor	43	31	11	6	4	3	2	78	11	3507

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	54	30	7	6	3	85	9	836
2020	Non-supervisor	53	31	9	5	3	84	8	3515
2019	Supervisor	50	36	7	5	2	87	6	870
2019	Non-supervisor	54	30	8	5	3	84	8	4204
2018	Supervisor	49	37	8	3	3	86	6	722
2018	Non-supervisor	48	35	8	5	3	83	8	3866
2017	Supervisor	46	35	10	5	4	82	8	755
2017	Non-supervisor	49	36	8	5	3	85	7	4081
2014	Supervisor	51	33	9	4	3	83	7	664
2014	Non-supervisor	51	32	9	4	4	83	8	3437

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	39	31	13	10	6	0	71	16	834
2020	Non-supervisor	42	29	14	8	6	0	72	14	3505
2019	Supervisor	41	32	14	8	4	0	73	13	870
2019	Non-supervisor	44	29	13	8	5	1	73	13	4207
2018	Supervisor	40	32	16	7	5	0	72	12	721
2018	Non-supervisor	39	30	16	8	6	1	70	14	3874
2017	Supervisor	38	34	14	8	6	0	72	14	752
2017	Non-supervisor	40	32	14	8	6	0	72	14	4079
2014	Supervisor	40	34	15	7	4	0	74	11	665
2014	Non-supervisor	37	35	14	8	6	1	72	14	3438

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	40	33	13	8	6	73	14	831
2020	Non-supervisor	41	32	12	8	5	74	14	3488
2019	Supervisor	41	34	13	8	5	75	12	868
2019	Non-supervisor	43	31	13	8	4	75	12	4191
2018	Supervisor	39	35	15	7	4	74	11	718
2018	Non-supervisor	39	33	14	8	5	72	13	3838
2017	Supervisor	38	35	14	8	5	73	13	756
2017	Non-supervisor	40	35	12	9	5	75	13	4087
2014	Supervisor	39	37	12	7	5	76	12	665
2014	Non-supervisor	37	36	14	9	5	73	13	3437

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	Supervisor	43	25	14	10	6	2	0	69	17	835
2020	Non-supervisor	40	24	15	9	7	3	1	67	17	3509
2019	Supervisor	44	26	14	8	6	2	1	71	14	868
2019	Non-supervisor	40	24	15	10	7	3	1	67	18	4218
2018	Supervisor	43	28	15	8	6	1	0	71	14	725
2018	Non-supervisor	38	24	16	10	8	2	1	64	19	3876
2017	Supervisor	42	26	12	11	7	2	0	69	18	755
2017	Non-supervisor	39	24	16	9	7	4	1	66	17	4075
2014	Supervisor	44	22	16	10	6	2	0	67	16	664
2014	Non-supervisor	39	25	15	10	8	3	0	66	19	3437

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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	Supervisor	27	39	34	835
2020	Non-supervisor	24	40	36	3521
2019	Supervisor	29	37	34	873
2019	Non-supervisor	28	35	37	4230
2018	Supervisor	28	41	32	727
2018	Non-supervisor	27	36	37	3894
2017	Supervisor	26	40	35	756
2017	Non-supervisor	26	38	36	4089
2014	Supervisor	29	38	33	664
2014	Non-supervisor	26	38	36	3439

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	Supervisor	21	38	30	3	0	7	231
2020	Non-supervisor	18	35	29	4	6	8	851
2019	Supervisor	19	43	29	2	1	6	253
2019	Non-supervisor	18	35	24	5	10	8	1187
2018	Supervisor	23	40	24	5	1	7	199
2018	Non-supervisor	18	34	28	6	7	7	1059
2017	Supervisor	23	31	33	3	1	8	196
2017	Non-supervisor	18	31	23	5	15	8	1056
2014	Supervisor	26	32	31	4	9999	6	197
2014	Non-supervisor	21	35	28	7	9999	9	901

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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	Supervisor	14	86	834
2020	Non-supervisor	14	86	3518
2019	Supervisor	15	85	872
2019	Non-supervisor	15	85	4217
2018	Supervisor	16	84	729
2018	Non-supervisor	16	84	3886

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	40	60	114
2020	Non-supervisor	60	40	468
2019	Supervisor	45	55	135
2019	Non-supervisor	56	44	644
2018	Supervisor	41	59	113
2018	Non-supervisor	61	39	607

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	58	42	114
2020	Non-supervisor	63	37	468
2019	Supervisor	49	51	135
2019	Non-supervisor	64	36	644
2018	Supervisor	61	39	113
2018	Non-supervisor	57	43	607

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	29	71	114
2020	Non-supervisor	3	97	468
2019	Supervisor	23	77	135
2019	Non-supervisor	4	96	644
2018	Supervisor	27	73	113
2018	Non-supervisor	3	97	607

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	Supervisor	0	100	114
2020	Non-supervisor	1	99	468
2018	Supervisor	0	100	113
2018	Non-supervisor	1	99	607

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	Supervisor	8	92	114
2020	Non-supervisor	4	96	468
2019	Supervisor	7	93	135
2019	Non-supervisor	6	94	644
2018	Supervisor	6	94	113
2018	Non-supervisor	4	96	607

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	Supervisor	5	95	114
2020	Non-supervisor	8	92	468
2019	Supervisor	4	96	135
2019	Non-supervisor	7	93	644

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	6	94	114
2020	Non-supervisor	4	96	468
2019	Supervisor	7	93	135
2019	Non-supervisor	3	97	644

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	40	60	114
2020	Non-supervisor	35	65	468
2019	Supervisor	40	60	132
2019	Non-supervisor	36	64	638
2018	Supervisor	44	56	113
2018	Non-supervisor	32	68	609

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	35	65	114
2020	Non-supervisor	44	56	468
2019	Supervisor	39	61	132
2019	Non-supervisor	40	60	638
2018	Supervisor	41	59	113
2018	Non-supervisor	39	61	609

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	53	47	114
2020	Non-supervisor	56	44	468
2019	Supervisor	49	51	132
2019	Non-supervisor	54	46	638
2018	Supervisor	45	55	113
2018	Non-supervisor	50	50	609

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	41	59	114
2020	Non-supervisor	48	52	468
2019	Supervisor	36	64	132
2019	Non-supervisor	42	58	638
2018	Supervisor	35	65	113
2018	Non-supervisor	39	61	609

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	Supervisor	39	61	114
2020	Non-supervisor	37	63	468
2019	Supervisor	39	61	132
2019	Non-supervisor	33	67	638
2018	Supervisor	36	64	113
2018	Non-supervisor	33	67	609

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	54	46	114
2020	Non-supervisor	53	47	468
2019	Supervisor	56	44	132
2019	Non-supervisor	50	50	638
2018	Supervisor	41	59	113
2018	Non-supervisor	50	50	609

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	42	58	114
2020	Non-supervisor	39	61	468
2019	Supervisor	36	64	132
2019	Non-supervisor	35	65	638
2018	Supervisor	43	57	113
2018	Non-supervisor	31	69	609

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Supervisor	0	100	113
2018	Non-supervisor	2	98	609

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	14	86	114
2020	Non-supervisor	5	95	468
2019	Supervisor	12	88	132
2019	Non-supervisor	9	91	638
2018	Supervisor	11	89	113
2018	Non-supervisor	9	91	609

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	7	93	114
2020	Non-supervisor	6	94	468
2019	Supervisor	15	85	132
2019	Non-supervisor	8	92	638
2018	Supervisor	10	90	113
2018	Non-supervisor	7	93	609

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	47	53	114
2020	Non-supervisor	57	43	468
2019	Supervisor	49	51	132
2019	Non-supervisor	49	51	638
2018	Supervisor	47	53	113
2018	Non-supervisor	49	51	609

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	21	79	114
2020	Non-supervisor	23	77	468
2019	Supervisor	24	76	132
2019	Non-supervisor	23	77	638
2018	Supervisor	21	79	113
2018	Non-supervisor	21	79	609

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	16	84	114
2020	Non-supervisor	19	81	468
2019	Supervisor	23	77	132
2019	Non-supervisor	17	83	638
2018	Supervisor	17	83	113
2018	Non-supervisor	14	86	609

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	Supervisor	62	38	114
2020	Non-supervisor	58	42	468
2019	Supervisor	60	40	130
2019	Non-supervisor	55	45	634
2018	Supervisor	62	38	113
2018	Non-supervisor	53	47	607

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	Supervisor	40	60	114
2020	Non-supervisor	29	71	468
2019	Supervisor	35	65	130
2019	Non-supervisor	27	73	634
2018	Supervisor	39	61	113
2018	Non-supervisor	27	73	607

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	Supervisor	18	82	114
2020	Non-supervisor	7	93	468
2019	Supervisor	11	89	130
2019	Non-supervisor	7	93	634
2018	Supervisor	11	89	113
2018	Non-supervisor	7	93	607

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	Supervisor	19	81	114
2020	Non-supervisor	20	80	468
2019	Supervisor	15	85	130
2019	Non-supervisor	20	80	634
2018	Supervisor	19	81	113
2018	Non-supervisor	19	81	607

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	Supervisor	16	84	114
2020	Non-supervisor	12	88	468
2019	Supervisor	9	91	130
2019	Non-supervisor	13	87	634
2018	Supervisor	13	87	113
2018	Non-supervisor	13	87	607

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	Supervisor	9	91	114
2020	Non-supervisor	6	94	468
2019	Supervisor	8	92	130
2019	Non-supervisor	6	94	634

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	Supervisor	19	81	114
2020	Non-supervisor	13	87	468
2019	Supervisor	16	84	130
2019	Non-supervisor	10	90	634
2018	Supervisor	16	84	113
2018	Non-supervisor	12	88	607

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	13	87	114
2020	Non-supervisor	10	90	468
2019	Supervisor	13	87	130
2019	Non-supervisor	10	90	634
2018	Supervisor	16	84	113
2018	Non-supervisor	12	88	607

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	Supervisor	22	78	114
2020	Non-supervisor	24	76	468
2019	Supervisor	18	82	130
2019	Non-supervisor	25	75	634
2018	Supervisor	17	83	113
2018	Non-supervisor	26	74	607

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	Supervisor	10	90	103
2020	Non-supervisor	10	90	436
2019	Supervisor	9	91	119
2019	Non-supervisor	10	90	593
2018	Supervisor	16	84	108
2018	Non-supervisor	7	93	569

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	Supervisor	20	80	103
2020	Non-supervisor	19	81	436
2019	Supervisor	19	81	119
2019	Non-supervisor	21	79	593
2018	Supervisor	10	90	108
2018	Non-supervisor	22	78	569

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	Supervisor	6	94	103
2020	Non-supervisor	8	92	436
2019	Supervisor	4	96	119
2019	Non-supervisor	9	91	593
2018	Supervisor	7	93	108
2018	Non-supervisor	9	91	569

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	Supervisor	10	90	103
2020	Non-supervisor	7	93	436
2019	Supervisor	8	92	119
2019	Non-supervisor	7	93	593
2018	Supervisor	10	90	108
2018	Non-supervisor	6	94	569

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	Supervisor	13	87	103
2020	Non-supervisor	11	89	436
2019	Supervisor	9	91	119
2019	Non-supervisor	11	89	593
2018	Supervisor	10	90	108
2018	Non-supervisor	11	89	569

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	Supervisor	10	90	103
2020	Non-supervisor	8	92	436
2019	Supervisor	8	92	119
2019	Non-supervisor	10	90	593
2018	Supervisor	11	89	108
2018	Non-supervisor	10	90	569

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	Supervisor	12	88	103
2020	Non-supervisor	9	91	436
2019	Supervisor	11	89	119
2019	Non-supervisor	13	87	593
2018	Supervisor	13	87	108
2018	Non-supervisor	12	88	569

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	Supervisor	10	90	103
2020	Non-supervisor	16	84	436
2019	Supervisor	6	94	119
2019	Non-supervisor	13	87	593
2018	Supervisor	6	94	108
2018	Non-supervisor	13	87	569

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	Supervisor	7	93	103
2020	Non-supervisor	14	86	436
2019	Supervisor	13	87	119
2019	Non-supervisor	14	86	593
2018	Supervisor	10	90	108
2018	Non-supervisor	11	89	569

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	Supervisor	33	67	103
2020	Non-supervisor	36	64	436
2019	Supervisor	30	70	119
2019	Non-supervisor	33	67	593
2018	Supervisor	28	72	108
2018	Non-supervisor	27	73	569

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	Supervisor	15	85	103
2020	Non-supervisor	8	92	436
2019	Supervisor	8	92	119
2019	Non-supervisor	8	92	593
2018	Supervisor	14	86	108
2018	Non-supervisor	5	95	569

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	Supervisor	46	54	103
2020	Non-supervisor	53	47	436
2019	Supervisor	45	55	119
2019	Non-supervisor	52	48	593
2018	Supervisor	45	55	108
2018	Non-supervisor	46	54	569

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	Supervisor	67	33	103
2020	Non-supervisor	60	40	436
2019	Supervisor	55	45	119
2019	Non-supervisor	60	40	593
2018	Supervisor	55	45	108
2018	Non-supervisor	59	41	569

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
2018	Supervisor	5	95	108
2018	Non-supervisor	3	97	569

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	Supervisor	10	90	103
2020	Non-supervisor	14	86	436
2019	Supervisor	17	83	119
2019	Non-supervisor	12	88	593
2018	Supervisor	17	83	108
2018	Non-supervisor	10	90	569

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	Supervisor	18	24	21	9	10	16	3	52	23	835
2020	Non-supervisor	20	17	18	9	8	22	6	52	23	3518
2019	Supervisor	19	26	22	8	9	13	4	53	20	874
2019	Non-supervisor	20	16	20	9	8	19	8	50	23	4218
2018	Supervisor	20	25	22	9	10	11	3	53	22	728
2018	Non-supervisor	18	20	22	9	8	17	5	49	22	3870
2017	Supervisor	20	27	21	9	10	8	4	54	22	754
2017	Non-supervisor	20	20	19	9	9	17	7	52	23	4086
2014	Supervisor	24	28	21	7	7	10	2	59	17	663
2014	Non-supervisor	22	22	19	9	9	15	4	54	22	3436

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	Supervisor	29	32	18	9	6	4	0	65	16	833
2020	Non-supervisor	32	26	19	9	6	7	1	63	16	3510
2019	Supervisor	35	33	17	5	6	2	0	70	12	874
2019	Non-supervisor	35	27	17	8	5	7	1	68	13	4211
2018	Supervisor	35	32	18	8	5	2	0	69	13	722
2018	Non-supervisor	31	29	19	8	6	6	1	65	14	3873
2017	Supervisor	33	33	19	8	6	2	0	67	14	755
2017	Non-supervisor	33	31	16	7	5	6	1	69	14	4083
2014	Supervisor	39	37	13	6	4	1	0	76	11	664
2014	Non-supervisor	36	32	16	7	5	4	0	71	12	3436

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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	Supervisor	6	94	834
2020	Non-supervisor	7	93	3512
2019	Supervisor	5	95	868
2019	Non-supervisor	7	93	4211
2018	Supervisor	8	92	725
2018	Non-supervisor	7	93	3876

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	41	59	54
2020	Non-supervisor	44	56	245
2019	Supervisor	48	52	46
2019	Non-supervisor	46	54	300
2018	Supervisor	38	62	57
2018	Non-supervisor	44	56	250

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	75	25	54
2020	Non-supervisor	74	26	245
2019	Supervisor	70	30	46
2019	Non-supervisor	78	22	300
2018	Supervisor	73	27	57
2018	Non-supervisor	69	31	250

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	17	83	54
2020	Non-supervisor	3	97	245
2019	Supervisor	11	89	46
2019	Non-supervisor	3	97	300

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	Supervisor	17	83	54
2020	Non-supervisor	5	95	245
2019	Supervisor	11	89	46
2019	Non-supervisor	8	92	300

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	14	86	54
2020	Non-supervisor	9	91	245

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	16	84	54
2020	Non-supervisor	21	79	245
2019	Supervisor	25	75	44
2019	Non-supervisor	14	86	293
2018	Supervisor	15	85	57
2018	Non-supervisor	16	84	251

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	10	90	54
2020	Non-supervisor	11	89	245
2019	Supervisor	13	87	44
2019	Non-supervisor	11	89	293
2018	Supervisor	13	87	57
2018	Non-supervisor	13	87	251

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	12	88	54
2020	Non-supervisor	7	93	245
2018	Supervisor	9	91	57
2018	Non-supervisor	7	93	251

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	32	68	54
2020	Non-supervisor	32	68	245
2019	Supervisor	26	74	44
2019	Non-supervisor	32	68	293
2018	Supervisor	30	70	57
2018	Non-supervisor	30	70	251

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	39	61	54
2020	Non-supervisor	32	68	245
2019	Supervisor	44	56	44
2019	Non-supervisor	24	76	293
2018	Supervisor	44	56	57
2018	Non-supervisor	28	72	251

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
2019	Supervisor	0	100	44
2019	Non-supervisor	2	98	293

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	20	80	54
2020	Non-supervisor	22	78	245
2019	Supervisor	18	82	44
2019	Non-supervisor	14	86	293
2018	Supervisor	17	83	57
2018	Non-supervisor	14	86	251

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Supervisor	0	100	57
2018	Non-supervisor	0	100	251

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	21	79	54
2020	Non-supervisor	16	84	245
2018	Supervisor	14	86	57
2018	Non-supervisor	16	84	251

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	100	54
2020	Non-supervisor	100	245
2018	Supervisor	100	57
2018	Non-supervisor	100	251

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	19	81	54
2020	Non-supervisor	21	79	245
2019	Supervisor	23	77	44
2019	Non-supervisor	23	77	293
2018	Supervisor	19	81	57
2018	Non-supervisor	22	78	251

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	Supervisor	43	57	54
2020	Non-supervisor	39	61	245
2019	Supervisor	41	59	43
2019	Non-supervisor	29	71	290
2018	Supervisor	39	61	57
2018	Non-supervisor	27	73	252

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	Supervisor	21	79	54
2020	Non-supervisor	15	85	245
2019	Supervisor	14	86	43
2019	Non-supervisor	15	85	290
2018	Supervisor	12	88	57
2018	Non-supervisor	16	84	252

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	Supervisor	13	87	54
2020	Non-supervisor	18	82	245
2018	Supervisor	8	92	57
2018	Non-supervisor	15	85	252

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
2018	Supervisor	0	100	57
2018	Non-supervisor	6	94	252

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
2020	Supervisor	9	91	54
2020	Non-supervisor	6	94	245

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
2019	Supervisor	16	84	43
2019	Non-supervisor	6	94	290
2018	Supervisor	9	91	57
2018	Non-supervisor	7	93	252

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	9	91	54
2020	Non-supervisor	10	90	245
2019	Supervisor	18	82	43
2019	Non-supervisor	9	91	290

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	Supervisor	48	52	54
2020	Non-supervisor	41	59	245
2019	Supervisor	39	61	43
2019	Non-supervisor	50	50	290
2018	Supervisor	46	54	57
2018	Non-supervisor	52	48	252

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
2020	Supervisor	23	77	49
2020	Non-supervisor	16	84	229
2018	Supervisor	15	85	54
2018	Non-supervisor	16	84	238

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
2020	Supervisor	12	88	49
2020	Non-supervisor	6	94	229

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
2020	Supervisor	13	87	49
2020	Non-supervisor	13	87	229
2018	Supervisor	11	89	54
2018	Non-supervisor	11	89	238

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
2020	Supervisor	13	87	49
2020	Non-supervisor	10	90	229

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
2020	Supervisor	27	73	49
2020	Non-supervisor	31	69	229
2018	Supervisor	25	75	54
2018	Non-supervisor	26	74	238

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
2020	Supervisor	41	59	49
2020	Non-supervisor	49	51	229
2018	Supervisor	41	59	54
2018	Non-supervisor	49	51	238

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
2020	Supervisor	72	28	49
2020	Non-supervisor	62	38	229
2018	Supervisor	67	33	54
2018	Non-supervisor	71	29	238

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
2018	Supervisor	11	89	54
2018	Non-supervisor	9	91	238

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	Supervisor	21	23	23	5	3	21	4	58	12	834
2020	Non-supervisor	22	16	22	6	4	24	6	55	14	3508
2019	Supervisor	22	23	24	4	4	18	5	59	10	871
2019	Non-supervisor	22	15	23	5	3	23	9	55	12	4210
2018	Supervisor	24	25	26	4	4	13	4	59	10	720
2018	Non-supervisor	20	19	27	5	4	20	6	52	11	3875
2017	Supervisor	22	24	23	3	4	17	5	60	9	755
2017	Non-supervisor	20	19	21	4	3	24	8	58	11	4082
2014	Supervisor	24	24	22	3	3	18	6	63	8	664
2014	Non-supervisor	22	20	22	4	3	23	7	60	9	3431

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	Supervisor	32	31	19	7	4	6	1	67	12	833
2020	Non-supervisor	33	25	20	6	4	10	1	65	12	3509
2019	Supervisor	38	31	19	4	3	5	1	73	8	870
2019	Non-supervisor	38	26	18	4	3	9	2	71	8	4207
2018	Supervisor	37	32	18	4	4	4	1	73	8	723
2018	Non-supervisor	32	29	21	5	3	8	2	67	9	3871
2017	Supervisor	35	35	17	4	4	4	2	74	8	753
2017	Non-supervisor	35	29	17	4	3	10	2	73	8	4085
2014	Supervisor	41	34	15	2	2	5	1	80	5	664
2014	Non-supervisor	37	30	17	3	2	9	1	75	6	3431

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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	Supervisor	28	32	21	10	9	0	0	60	19	835
2020	Non-supervisor	23	29	23	12	13	0	1	52	25	3512

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	31	27	23	11	8	0	58	19	832
2020	Non-supervisor	28	26	20	11	13	1	55	24	3510
2019	Supervisor	19	23	21	16	20	0	42	36	873
2019	Non-supervisor	21	26	19	13	20	1	47	33	4212
2018	Supervisor	18	22	22	17	21	1	40	37	727
2018	Non-supervisor	19	23	21	15	21	1	42	36	3892
2017	Supervisor	17	22	19	20	22	1	38	42	751
2017	Non-supervisor	20	22	19	15	22	2	43	38	4077

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	13	23	25	19	20	0	36	39	837
2020	Non-supervisor	28	29	22	12	8	1	58	20	3511
2019	Supervisor	14	23	30	18	15	0	37	33	872
2019	Non-supervisor	29	29	23	10	7	1	59	18	4212
2018	Supervisor	11	22	30	21	16	1	33	37	727
2018	Non-supervisor	25	29	24	12	8	1	55	21	3885
2017	Supervisor	13	20	28	22	17	0	32	39	755
2017	Non-supervisor	29	28	22	11	8	2	58	20	4076

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	Supervisor	24	31	22	14	9	0	0	55	23	830
2020	Non-supervisor	44	29	16	6	3	0	2	75	9	3500
2019	Supervisor	22	35	24	11	7	0	0	57	18	869
2019	Non-supervisor	45	29	14	5	3	0	2	76	9	4187
2018	Supervisor	19	32	26	14	7	0	1	52	22	725
2018	Non-supervisor	38	31	18	7	4	1	2	71	11	3867
2017	Supervisor	21	31	27	14	6	1	1	52	21	753
2017	Non-supervisor	40	29	16	7	3	0	5	73	11	4053

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	Supervisor	13	24	20	20	23	0	0	37	43	833
2020	Non-supervisor	33	24	17	13	11	1	1	58	24	3508
2019	Supervisor	13	22	20	22	23	0	0	35	45	867
2019	Non-supervisor	31	24	18	13	12	1	1	56	25	4197
2018	Supervisor	10	20	27	20	22	0	0	31	42	723
2018	Non-supervisor	27	24	20	13	14	1	2	52	27	3868
2017	Supervisor	12	20	23	23	22	0	1	32	46	752
2017	Non-supervisor	29	22	18	13	14	1	3	53	28	4071

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	Supervisor	38	26	16	8	9	0	2	66	18	830
2020	Non-supervisor	61	20	8	3	3	0	4	85	7	3500
2019	Supervisor	44	28	14	6	6	0	2	73	12	871
2019	Non-supervisor	63	18	7	2	2	1	6	87	5	4194
2018	Supervisor	39	25	17	8	6	0	4	68	15	724
2018	Non-supervisor	59	19	10	4	2	1	6	83	6	3857
2017	Supervisor	39	27	16	7	6	1	5	70	13	751
2017	Non-supervisor	56	19	9	3	3	1	10	83	6	4070

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	27	27	21	13	12	0	53	26	833
2020	Non-supervisor	41	27	18	8	6	0	68	14	3508
2019	Supervisor	29	33	19	11	9	0	62	20	873
2019	Non-supervisor	43	28	15	7	6	1	72	13	4198
2018	Supervisor	27	28	22	12	10	1	56	22	725
2018	Non-supervisor	40	27	18	8	6	1	68	14	3875
2017	Supervisor	25	32	23	11	7	1	58	18	752
2017	Non-supervisor	39	30	17	8	5	1	70	13	4070

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	Supervisor	31	22	20	11	9	0	6	57	22	835
2020	Non-supervisor	37	23	16	9	9	0	7	64	18	3516

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	Supervisor	28	38	17	12	4	0	0	66	16	836
2020	Non-supervisor	40	30	16	8	4	1	1	71	12	3508
2019	Supervisor	26	41	21	7	5	0	0	67	12	868
2019	Non-supervisor	39	33	16	6	4	1	2	74	10	4199
2018	Supervisor	26	36	22	11	4	1	1	62	16	724
2018	Non-supervisor	33	33	19	7	5	1	2	68	13	3881
2017	Supervisor	26	32	25	11	6	1	0	59	16	753
2017	Non-supervisor	38	29	17	8	4	1	3	70	13	4066

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	Supervisor	21	32	23	16	7	0	0	53	23	834
2020	Non-supervisor	37	31	18	8	5	1	1	69	13	3507
2019	Supervisor	20	37	24	14	6	0	0	56	20	871
2019	Non-supervisor	35	33	18	8	4	1	1	69	12	4197
2018	Supervisor	17	34	25	15	9	0	1	51	23	726
2018	Non-supervisor	31	33	20	9	5	1	2	66	14	3877
2017	Supervisor	18	33	26	16	7	0	1	51	23	754
2017	Non-supervisor	34	30	19	9	4	1	2	66	14	4065

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	Supervisor	27	35	18	13	7	0	0	62	20	834
2020	Non-supervisor	42	29	16	8	5	0	1	71	13	3509
2019	Supervisor	27	34	21	11	7	0	0	61	18	871
2019	Non-supervisor	41	28	16	8	5	0	1	71	13	4197
2018	Supervisor	25	36	21	13	6	0	0	61	19	724
2018	Non-supervisor	37	29	18	8	5	1	2	67	14	3868
2017	Supervisor	24	33	22	14	5	0	1	58	19	754
2017	Non-supervisor	38	29	16	9	5	1	2	69	15	4061

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	Supervisor	42	27	15	8	6	0	0	70	15	831
2020	Non-supervisor	49	24	13	7	6	0	1	73	14	3503
2019	Supervisor	42	28	16	7	6	0	0	70	14	866
2019	Non-supervisor	48	24	13	7	6	1	1	74	13	4192

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	Supervisor	26	34	22	12	6	0	0	60	18	832
2020	Non-supervisor	35	29	18	10	7	0	1	65	17	3511

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	Supervisor	26	31	23	11	8	0	0	58	19	832
2020	Non-supervisor	37	31	18	8	5	0	1	69	13	3509
2019	Supervisor	30	32	23	10	5	0	0	63	15	862
2019	Non-supervisor	42	30	15	7	4	1	1	74	11	4179
2018	Supervisor	26	32	23	10	8	0	0	59	18	720
2018	Non-supervisor	37	31	19	7	4	0	2	69	12	3855
2017	Supervisor	26	32	22	12	6	0	1	59	19	754
2017	Non-supervisor	37	31	17	8	4	1	2	70	12	4055

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	Supervisor	48	27	14	5	4	0	1	76	10	826
2020	Non-supervisor	50	27	13	5	4	0	1	78	9	3498
2019	Supervisor	53	28	12	4	2	0	1	81	7	866
2019	Non-supervisor	58	23	10	4	3	1	2	83	7	4179
2018	Supervisor	57	22	12	4	4	0	1	80	8	725
2018	Non-supervisor	57	22	11	4	3	1	2	82	7	3854
2017	Supervisor	58	24	9	5	2	0	2	84	7	753
2017	Non-supervisor	58	22	10	4	2	0	3	83	7	4070

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	Supervisor	27	33	22	10	7	0	0	60	18	831
2020	Non-supervisor	35	33	19	8	5	0	1	68	13	3503

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	Supervisor	71	15	6	2	2	0	4	90	4	828
2020	Non-supervisor	71	15	6	2	2	1	4	89	4	3510
2019	Supervisor	76	11	4	1	1	1	6	93	3	871
2019	Non-supervisor	74	12	5	2	2	1	6	92	4	4188
2018	Supervisor	73	13	5	3	2	0	4	90	5	724
2018	Non-supervisor	72	14	6	2	2	1	4	90	4	3861

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	Supervisor	71	14	8	3	3	1	1	87	6	829
2020	Non-supervisor	75	11	4	3	3	1	3	89	7	3499
2019	Supervisor	69	15	6	4	5	0	1	86	8	870
2019	Non-supervisor	71	12	6	4	4	1	2	85	8	4203
2018	Supervisor	67	15	7	4	4	0	2	84	8	726
2018	Non-supervisor	69	13	6	4	4	1	3	85	8	3871
2017	Supervisor	69	12	9	4	4	0	2	83	7	756
2017	Non-supervisor	70	13	6	3	3	1	3	87	6	4084

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	56	26	10	4	3	0	83	7	830
2020	Non-supervisor	63	21	8	4	3	2	85	7	3493
2019	Supervisor	46	32	14	3	4	0	79	7	870
2019	Non-supervisor	54	27	10	4	4	1	82	8	4183
2018	Supervisor	43	32	14	6	3	1	76	10	724
2018	Non-supervisor	49	27	12	5	4	1	78	10	3875
2017	Supervisor	43	34	14	5	3	1	77	8	754
2017	Non-supervisor	52	28	11	4	3	3	82	8	4070

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	60	20	10	5	5	0	80	10	828
2020	Non-supervisor	64	18	7	4	5	1	83	9	3490
2019	Supervisor	57	22	11	5	5	0	80	9	865
2019	Non-supervisor	63	18	8	5	5	1	82	10	4186
2018	Supervisor	51	25	11	8	5	1	76	13	721
2018	Non-supervisor	56	21	10	6	5	1	79	11	3869
2017	Supervisor	53	24	12	6	4	1	78	10	755
2017	Non-supervisor	62	19	8	5	4	2	83	9	4073

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	46	29	13	6	5	1	76	11	835
2020	Non-supervisor	64	4	1	0	0	30	98	1	3502
2019	Supervisor	42	31	15	7	4	0	74	12	869
2019	Non-supervisor	62	5	1	0	0	30	97	1	4172
2018	Supervisor	36	32	16	8	6	1	69	15	719
2018	Non-supervisor	55	6	2	1	0	36	96	2	3841
2017	Supervisor	38	35	15	7	5	1	73	12	755
2017	Non-supervisor	57	6	2	1	1	33	95	2	4070

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	Supervisor	65	22	8	2	1	0	1	88	3	837
2020	Non-supervisor	65	19	8	3	1	0	4	88	4	3513
2019	Supervisor	64	24	7	2	2	0	1	89	4	865
2019	Non-supervisor	68	18	7	1	1	0	5	90	2	4182
2018	Supervisor	61	24	9	2	2	1	1	87	4	720
2018	Non-supervisor	62	20	8	2	1	0	6	88	4	3862
2017	Supervisor	62	24	8	2	1	0	3	89	3	749
2017	Non-supervisor	63	18	7	2	1	0	8	89	3	4043

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	Supervisor	80	14	3	1	1	0	1	94	2	837
2020	Non-supervisor	72	16	5	2	3	0	2	90	5	3515
2019	Supervisor	82	11	4	1	1	0	1	94	2	871
2019	Non-supervisor	72	14	5	2	3	1	3	90	5	4199
2018	Supervisor	82	11	4	1	2	0	1	93	3	722
2018	Non-supervisor	70	14	5	3	3	1	4	88	6	3866
2017	Supervisor	81	11	4	1	2	1	1	93	3	754
2017	Non-supervisor	66	15	6	3	3	1	6	87	7	4080

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	48	30	16	4	2	0	78	6	836
2020	Non-supervisor	49	29	13	4	3	1	79	7	3516
2019	Supervisor	55	28	11	3	2	1	84	5	864
2019	Non-supervisor	55	26	11	3	2	2	83	6	4181
2018	Supervisor	51	28	11	6	3	1	80	8	724
2018	Non-supervisor	49	28	14	4	2	2	80	6	3862
2017	Supervisor	52	32	10	3	1	1	85	4	754
2017	Non-supervisor	51	29	10	3	2	3	84	5	4065

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	Supervisor	29	42	21	6	3	0	0	71	9	836
2020	Non-supervisor	29	41	19	7	4	0	0	70	11	3517

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	13	27	36	15	8	0	40	24	836
2020	Non-supervisor	19	36	30	10	4	0	56	15	3514
2019	Supervisor	14	28	37	14	6	0	42	21	875
2019	Non-supervisor	25	35	28	9	3	0	60	12	4224
2018	Supervisor	12	28	40	14	6	0	40	20	728
2018	Non-supervisor	20	35	31	11	3	0	55	14	3881
2017	Supervisor	10	25	40	17	8	0	35	25	755
2017	Non-supervisor	20	33	31	10	5	1	54	15	4087

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	18	24	39	15	5	0	20	42	832
2020	Non-supervisor	11	17	38	22	12	0	34	28	3508
2019	Supervisor	14	23	37	18	7	0	25	37	861
2019	Non-supervisor	9	17	35	24	14	0	39	26	4179
2018	Supervisor	14	21	41	15	8	0	24	35	703
2018	Non-supervisor	9	18	36	23	13	0	36	27	3838
2017	Supervisor	13	25	38	16	7	1	23	38	756
2017	Non-supervisor	9	16	36	24	15	1	39	25	4060

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	Supervisor	41	41	10	5	2	0	0	83	7	834
2020	Non-supervisor	38	37	13	7	3	2	0	76	10	3514
2019	Supervisor	43	40	10	5	1	0	0	83	6	872
2019	Non-supervisor	38	36	14	6	3	2	0	76	9	4207
2018	Supervisor	45	38	11	3	2	1	0	83	6	721
2018	Non-supervisor	38	37	13	7	3	2	0	77	10	3871
2017	Supervisor	38	44	10	4	3	1	0	84	7	755
2017	Non-supervisor	34	39	13	7	3	3	1	76	10	4081

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	Supervisor	35	33	13	11	6	1	0	69	17	831
2020	Non-supervisor	34	30	15	11	7	3	0	66	19	3509

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	Supervisor	43	27	10	11	8	0	0	71	19	828
2020	Non-supervisor	38	28	11	11	10	1	1	68	21	3510

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	Supervisor	52	25	12	5	4	2	0	78	9	833
2020	Non-supervisor	47	27	12	5	5	4	1	78	10	3499

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	Supervisor	30	36	16	10	7	1	0	67	17	836
2020	Non-supervisor	34	30	15	10	8	2	0	66	19	3508
2019	Supervisor	27	39	15	12	6	1	0	66	18	870
2019	Non-supervisor	30	33	17	11	7	2	0	65	18	4214
2018	Supervisor	27	39	15	12	6	1	0	67	19	727
2018	Non-supervisor	29	34	15	13	7	2	0	64	20	3874
2017	Supervisor	20	42	15	14	8	1	0	63	22	754
2017	Non-supervisor	25	37	16	12	8	3	1	63	21	4079

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	Supervisor	36	43	7	11	3	0	0	79	14	837
2020	Non-supervisor	40	39	10	8	3	0	0	80	11	3519

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	Supervisor	35	39	10	12	3	0	0	74	16	832
2020	Non-supervisor	41	36	11	8	4	0	0	77	12	3502

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	Supervisor	35	39	16	7	3	0	0	74	10	833
2020	Non-supervisor	35	37	17	7	3	1	1	73	10	3499

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	Supervisor	42	35	10	8	3	0	1	78	11	834
2020	Non-supervisor	44	34	11	5	3	1	1	80	9	3506

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	Supervisor	56	16	9	1	1	10	6	87	3	835
2020	Non-supervisor	53	15	8	1	2	13	8	87	4	3506

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	Supervisor	51	34	7	5	1	2	0	86	6	833
2020	Non-supervisor	46	33	10	6	3	2	0	80	10	3507

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	Supervisor	51	31	6	8	4	1	0	82	12	832
2020	Non-supervisor	47	30	9	7	6	1	0	78	13	3507

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	Supervisor	51	30	7	9	3	0	0	81	12	833
2020	Non-supervisor	47	30	9	8	5	0	0	78	13	3509

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	23	47	13	12	4	1	1	71	16	834
2019	Supervisor	28	43	12	11	3	2	1	73	14	874

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	89	11	835

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	12	28	18	25	16	0	1	41	41	756

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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	Supervisor	6	94	834
2020	Non-supervisor	9	91	3496

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	Supervisor	9	91	836
2020	Non-supervisor	11	89	3501
2019	Supervisor	11	89	873
2019	Non-supervisor	14	86	4211
2017	Supervisor	13	87	754
2017	Non-supervisor	16	84	4072
2014	Supervisor	9	91	663
2014	Non-supervisor	15	85	3420

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	Supervisor	59	41	71
2020	Non-supervisor	48	52	376

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	80	20	71
2020	Non-supervisor	73	27	378
2019	Supervisor	82	18	93
2019	Non-supervisor	80	20	599
2017	Supervisor	79	21	97
2017	Non-supervisor	79	21	682
2014	Supervisor	71	29	57
2014	Non-supervisor	77	23	522

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	Supervisor	45	38	3	12	2	0	0	83	14	56
2020	Non-supervisor	45	33	8	10	3	1	0	79	13	277
2019	Supervisor	52	31	4	10	0	3	0	85	11	75
2019	Non-supervisor	53	27	6	9	3	1	1	82	12	470
2017	Supervisor	59	25	5	6	5	0	0	84	11	78
2017	Non-supervisor	54	31	6	6	3	0	1	85	9	542
2014	Supervisor	59	26	2	7	3	3	0	88	10	41
2014	Non-supervisor	51	34	7	6	2	0	1	85	8	407

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	Supervisor	51	30	8	6	3	2	1	83	9	832
2020	Non-supervisor	45	29	11	7	4	2	3	78	11	3512

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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	Supervisor	38	49	13	0	56	44	835
2020	Non-supervisor	37	44	18	1	54	46	3525

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	Supervisor	32	68	310
2020	Non-supervisor	36	64	1289

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	Supervisor	7	18	20	19	28	2	6	27	51	310
2020	Non-supervisor	12	20	17	16	28	1	5	35	48	1288

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	Supervisor	4	12	13	24	45	1	1	16	71	310
2020	Non-supervisor	6	16	14	21	41	1	1	23	63	1289

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	Supervisor	40	22	16	9	9	1	5	65	18	836
2020	Non-supervisor	38	19	14	9	9	2	10	64	20	3510
2019	Supervisor	35	19	16	13	14	0	3	56	28	856
2019	Non-supervisor	38	17	15	9	13	1	7	60	24	4147
2018	Supervisor	38	16	15	12	14	1	3	57	27	722
2018	Non-supervisor	37	17	14	11	13	1	7	59	26	3873

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Royal Canadian Mounted Police by Question 83. Are you a supervisor?

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

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

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

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

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

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

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

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

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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