2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada by Question 103. During the COVID-19 pandemic, have you taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) specifically related to the COVID-19 pandemic?

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.

Survey Themes

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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
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Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 25 50 7 12 5 0 0 75 18 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 30 48 4 14 3 0 0 78 17 1020

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
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 75 17 3 2 2 1 1 93 4 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 76 18 3 1 1 1 0 94 2 1020

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 34 38 7 16 3 0 1 73 20 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 37 39 8 12 4 0 1 76 16 1021

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 26 43 15 13 1 0 1 70 14 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 31 39 11 12 5 0 1 71 17 1016

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 39 40 9 10 1 1 1 80 11 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 42 37 10 7 2 0 1 80 10 1017

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 44 31 8 12 4 0 0 75 16 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 45 29 9 10 5 0 0 75 15 1017

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 31 45 7 12 5 0 0 76 17 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 36 39 13 9 3 0 0 75 12 1023

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 36 38 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 36 38 11 10 5 1 0 74 15 1021

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 23 45 11 13 7 0 0 68 20 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 34 41 11 11 4 0 0 75 15 1018

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 42 39 9 7 4 0 0 80 10 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 48 39 7 5 1 0 0 87 7 1013

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 34 37 11 11 7 0 0 72 18 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 37 37 12 8 5 0 0 74 13 1020

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 40 37 12 7 3 0 0 78 11 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 50 33 11 4 1 0 0 83 5 1017

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 30 41 14 9 4 0 0 72 14 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 33 42 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 1014

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 38 35 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 39 38 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 1018

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 30 40 10 15 4 1 0 71 19 224
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 34 40 11 11 4 0 0 74 14 1013

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 35 42 10 7 5 0 0 77 12 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 42 38 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 1018

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 27 31 21 14 8 0 0 57 22 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 29 32 19 12 8 0 0 61 20 1017

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 11 23 37 22 7 1 0 29 33 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 9 23 40 19 7 1 0 27 33 1019

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
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 10 16 27 28 14 4 0 44 28 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 7 16 28 31 14 3 1 47 24 1012

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 14 19 40 18 9 1 0 27 33 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 15 27 31 17 6 2 1 24 44 1017

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 11 18 42 20 9 0 0 29 28 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 14 23 32 22 8 1 1 30 38 1016

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
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 17 24 28 24 8 0 0 31 41 229
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 17 23 26 20 11 2 2 33 41 1019

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 15 14 28 26 16 1 0 42 30 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 8 18 28 27 13 4 2 42 28 1011

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
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 15 22 37 18 6 2 0 25 38 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 16 24 33 15 9 3 0 25 41 1016

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 12 25 36 19 8 0 0 27 37 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 9 26 37 20 7 0 0 27 35 1020
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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
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 27 35 15 10 5 5 3 67 16 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 29 31 16 7 5 7 4 68 14 1020

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 46 29 9 10 5 0 0 76 15 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 53 26 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 1019

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 55 27 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 59 27 6 4 2 1 0 87 7 1015

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 50 32 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 50 34 10 4 2 1 0 84 6 1012

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
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 49 26 9 5 3 6 2 81 9 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 51 26 8 3 4 5 3 83 8 1019
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 47 30 13 4 2 1 3 81 6 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 60 23 9 3 2 1 2 86 5 1021

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 43 29 10 12 4 2 1 74 16 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 47 30 10 7 5 0 1 78 12 1023

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 51 29 10 6 2 2 0 82 8 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 55 24 10 4 5 2 1 81 8 1019

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 48 32 9 7 3 1 1 81 9 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 51 28 8 6 5 0 0 80 11 1020

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
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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 73 27 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 34 66 1020

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 69 19 5 2 2 1 2 91 4 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 59 17 8 1 1 4 9 88 2 1020

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 52 30 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 57 25 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 1022
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Senior Management

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 42 26 13 7 4 7 0 74 12 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 39 32 12 7 4 6 0 75 12 1020

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 36 36 13 7 7 2 0 74 14 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 36 33 13 10 5 3 0 72 15 1019

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 24 39 13 13 7 3 0 66 20 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 24 36 18 12 6 5 0 63 19 1017

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 25 36 15 15 9 1 0 62 23 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 25 36 16 14 7 2 0 62 22 1019

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

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 46 26 13 4 5 4 3 77 9 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 45 25 15 4 3 5 3 76 8 1021
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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.

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2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 24 45 16 10 3 1 0 70 13 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 26 41 17 11 3 1 0 68 14 1019

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

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Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 16 35 20 17 9 3 0 53 27 228
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 16 35 18 19 9 3 0 52 29 1014

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.

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(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 27 38 16 11 5 2 1 67 16 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 30 36 14 11 5 3 1 69 16 1019

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 30 37 20 7 4 2 1 69 11 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 28 37 19 8 3 4 0 68 12 1017

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 20 24 18 13 12 12 1 50 29 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 21 19 19 13 10 13 4 49 28 1019

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 24 37 14 14 6 4 0 64 21 229
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 27 33 18 12 6 3 0 62 19 1021

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 24 36 13 11 13 2 1 62 25 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 26 31 14 13 12 3 2 60 26 1019

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 32 26 20 11 8 1 3 60 19 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 53 22 14 5 3 0 3 78 8 1019

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 41 26 20 5 4 2 1 69 10 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 47 26 15 6 2 1 2 76 9 1018

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 75 11 5 2 2 2 3 90 4 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 76 9 4 2 2 4 3 91 4 1014

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 71 11 6 1 4 0 6 88 6 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 75 9 4 2 1 2 6 93 3 1013

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 23 45 17 8 3 4 0 71 12 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 23 44 18 8 4 4 0 70 12 1021

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 33 45 10 7 3 1 0 79 11 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 35 40 12 7 3 2 0 76 11 1016

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 35 37 14 5 2 6 1 78 8 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 37 37 12 6 3 5 0 78 9 1021

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 32 37 17 5 2 6 1 74 8 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 33 35 15 6 4 7 0 74 10 1020

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 38 36 12 6 3 4 1 79 9 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 43 32 10 5 5 3 1 79 11 1017

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 51 36 9 3 1 1 0 88 3 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 50 34 8 6 2 1 0 85 8 1015

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 31 34 20 11 4 0 0 65 15 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 33 33 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 1019

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 30 37 17 11 4 0 0 67 16 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 33 37 16 9 5 0 0 70 15 1011

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 28 25 22 14 8 2 1 55 22 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 32 24 18 13 8 4 0 59 22 1019
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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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 32 31 37 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 35 28 36 1023

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 6 31 41 2 3 17 73
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 14 28 41 5 2 9 366
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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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 14 86 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 9 91 1020

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 33 67 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 40 60 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 65 35 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 71 29 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 54 46 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 39 61 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 39 61 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 48 52 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 31 69 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 51 49 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 36 64 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 42 58 95

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 28 72 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 40 60 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 53 47 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 59 41 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 38 62 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 43 57 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 14 86 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 9 91 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 46 54 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 51 49 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 18 82 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 19 81 95

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 14 86 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 12 88 95

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 45 55 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 54 46 95

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 22 78 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 31 69 95

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 22 78 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 13 87 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 23 77 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 14 86 95

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 22 78 33
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 22 78 95

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 13 12 19 11 8 29 8 40 30 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 17 16 18 8 5 31 5 52 20 1023

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 21 26 22 9 6 14 2 56 18 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 29 29 19 8 4 12 0 65 13 1021
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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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 10 90 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 6 94 1022

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 35 65 23
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 38 62 64

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 56 44 23
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 81 19 64

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 29 71 23
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 42 58 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 26 74 23
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 24 76 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 25 75 23
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 32 68 63

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 0 100 23
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 13 87 63

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 19 81 23
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 21 79 63

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 22 78 23
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 13 87 63

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 35 65 23
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 41 59 64

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 38 62 23
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 41 59 64

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 11 15 17 6 3 41 6 50 17 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 17 18 19 4 3 33 5 58 13 1020

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 22 30 23 5 3 16 3 63 9 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 30 30 18 6 3 12 1 69 10 1019
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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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 34 26 21 5 10 0 3 62 16 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 38 27 17 8 9 0 1 65 17 1020

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 28 30 23 9 9 0 0 59 17 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 33 30 21 9 6 0 1 63 16 1019

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 14 20 28 20 17 0 1 34 37 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 16 23 25 18 17 0 0 40 35 1021

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 17 29 30 12 12 0 0 47 24 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 21 27 22 16 14 0 0 48 30 1019

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
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 16 20 29 14 21 0 0 36 35 228
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 20 22 24 16 16 1 0 43 33 1015

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
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Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 38 27 15 11 6 0 2 67 17 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 38 22 17 10 10 0 2 62 20 1021

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
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 19 21 25 21 14 0 0 40 35 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 26 26 21 16 11 0 0 52 27 1018

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
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(%)
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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 16 19 24 16 21 0 3 37 39 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 37 26 14 9 7 0 7 67 18 1019

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
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(%)
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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 27 41 17 10 4 1 0 68 14 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 31 34 20 9 4 1 0 66 13 1018

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
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 23 36 24 10 6 1 0 60 16 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 25 32 22 14 7 0 0 57 21 1015

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
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 27 29 23 12 8 1 0 57 20 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 29 29 21 12 8 0 0 59 20 1020

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 45 26 20 3 5 0 1 72 8 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 45 26 14 9 6 0 1 71 14 1014

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 21 32 26 13 8 0 0 53 21 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 26 30 22 13 7 0 0 57 21 1022

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 25 35 21 10 7 0 1 61 18 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 27 30 24 12 6 0 0 58 18 1022

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 40 29 19 8 2 0 2 70 11 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 46 28 15 6 4 0 1 75 10 1016

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 18 33 27 12 9 0 0 51 21 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 24 34 23 12 7 0 0 58 18 1020

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
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(%)
To a very large extent
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Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 59 24 6 3 4 1 4 87 7 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 70 16 6 1 1 1 5 91 3 1018

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 72 13 3 5 3 1 3 89 8 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 78 9 4 3 3 1 3 91 5 1017

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
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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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 61 24 8 3 2 0 2 87 5 228
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 69 20 6 2 1 0 1 90 4 1015

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
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(%)
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(%)
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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 64 16 8 7 4 0 1 81 11 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 67 16 7 5 4 0 1 84 9 1016

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
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Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 59 17 5 3 1 0 15 89 5 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 67 10 5 2 1 0 15 91 2 1018

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
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Don't know
(%)
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 59 22 9 4 1 0 4 86 5 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 67 19 7 3 1 0 2 89 4 1019

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
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(%)
To a very large extent
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Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 78 9 7 3 3 0 1 88 5 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 72 16 6 2 2 0 2 90 4 1018

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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Don't know
(%)
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 36 35 14 7 6 0 1 73 13 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 44 31 16 5 3 0 1 75 8 1018

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
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(%)
Don't know
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 16 40 28 7 8 0 0 57 15 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 29 41 22 5 3 0 0 70 7 1022

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
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Moderate
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High
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Very High
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 11 23 39 19 8 0 0 34 27 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 12 31 35 16 6 0 0 43 22 1023

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
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(%)
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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 15 25 39 15 5 0 0 20 40 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 13 23 37 19 7 0 0 26 36 1021

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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Don't know
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 37 41 15 3 2 2 0 80 5 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 41 38 10 6 3 2 0 81 8 1015

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
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Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 32 36 13 12 4 2 0 70 17 229
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 34 35 14 10 5 2 0 70 15 1012

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 39 33 6 12 8 0 1 73 21 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 41 28 11 10 8 1 0 70 19 1021

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 51 27 13 6 2 1 1 79 8 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 50 28 12 4 3 3 0 81 7 1015

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 31 32 19 10 5 0 1 64 16 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 32 35 15 10 7 2 0 68 17 1021

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
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 29 48 11 8 2 1 0 79 10 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 36 44 10 7 3 1 0 80 10 1021

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 27 46 11 10 3 2 1 75 14 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 36 37 13 9 4 1 0 74 13 1021

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 25 42 20 8 1 2 2 69 10 229
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 31 36 20 8 2 1 1 68 11 1016

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
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 37 43 12 4 1 2 1 82 5 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 43 37 12 4 1 2 1 82 6 1019

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
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(%)
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(%)
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 69 16 6 1 1 5 2 91 3 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 70 17 5 1 1 4 3 94 2 1019

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
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 44 40 8 6 1 1 0 85 7 229
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 49 34 8 5 1 2 0 85 6 1013

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 46 34 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 50 31 8 6 3 1 0 82 10 1012

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 52 30 9 3 4 1 1 85 6 230
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 56 30 8 3 2 1 0 86 5 1017

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 15 50 9 15 7 2 1 67 23 82
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 21 46 14 16 3 1 0 67 19 383

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 97 3 82
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 96 4 384

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 7 31 21 26 14 0 1 38 40 80
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 15 32 17 23 12 0 1 47 36 370
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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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 11 89 229
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 9 91 1015

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 19 81 228
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 10 90 1019

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 45 55 42
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 53 47 100

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 83 17 41
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 77 23 100

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 37 35 17 6 3 0 3 74 9 34
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 61 26 6 5 2 0 0 86 8 77

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 49 32 5 8 2 2 3 84 10 232
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 55 29 7 5 1 2 2 87 6 1015
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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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 36 45 18 0 56 44 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 30 52 17 1 63 37 1021

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 29 71 84
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 37 63 309

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 14 18 15 25 21 1 5 35 49 84
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 14 24 18 18 22 2 3 40 41 310

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 5 14 13 26 39 0 2 20 67 85
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 7 16 15 24 33 2 2 24 60 309

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 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - Yes 35 22 17 9 9 1 7 62 19 231
2020 Taken “Other Leave with Pay” (code 699 or its equivalent) - No 42 20 14 8 7 1 9 69 16 1022
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