2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada by Question 115. What is your gender?

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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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 27 48 4 15 5 0 0 75 20 393
2020 Female gender 31 48 5 13 3 0 0 80 16 849

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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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 72 19 4 2 2 1 1 92 4 393
2020 Female gender 78 17 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 847

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 30 40 8 15 6 0 1 71 21 393
2020 Female gender 39 38 8 12 3 0 0 77 15 849
2019 Male gender 36 30 10 14 10 0 0 66 24 425
2019 Female gender 39 32 7 14 7 0 0 71 22 873

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 26 43 12 12 6 0 1 70 18 393
2020 Female gender 33 39 11 12 3 0 1 73 16 842
2019 Male gender 27 36 15 16 6 0 0 63 22 425
2019 Female gender 28 39 13 15 5 0 0 67 20 877
2018 Male gender 25 41 16 12 5 0 0 66 18 466
2018 Female gender 26 43 10 15 5 0 1 69 20 900

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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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 40 39 10 7 3 0 1 80 10 392
2020 Female gender 42 38 9 8 1 0 1 81 10 844
2019 Male gender 37 36 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 424
2019 Female gender 38 33 13 11 5 0 0 71 15 870

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 43 32 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 390
2020 Female gender 47 28 9 10 4 0 1 76 15 848
2019 Male gender 42 34 10 8 5 0 0 76 13 422
2019 Female gender 48 29 11 8 5 0 0 77 12 870
2018 Male gender 42 34 9 8 6 1 0 77 14 465
2018 Female gender 43 33 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 893

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 30 45 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 393
2020 Female gender 38 38 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 850
2019 Male gender 29 42 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 425
2019 Female gender 35 41 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 875
2018 Male gender 28 45 14 5 8 0 0 73 13 464
2018 Female gender 34 41 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 895

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 34 40 9 10 7 0 1 74 17 393
2020 Female gender 38 37 11 9 4 0 0 75 13 849
2019 Male gender 28 37 17 12 5 0 0 65 18 423
2019 Female gender 31 37 14 11 6 0 1 69 17 875
2018 Male gender 26 36 18 8 11 0 0 63 20 464
2018 Female gender 30 34 14 11 9 0 0 65 21 894

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 28 47 9 11 5 0 0 75 16 391
2020 Female gender 34 39 11 12 4 0 0 73 16 847
2019 Male gender 23 44 13 14 6 0 0 67 20 421
2019 Female gender 27 38 12 15 7 0 0 65 22 870
2018 Male gender 22 39 18 13 9 0 0 60 22 465
2018 Female gender 27 37 14 16 6 0 0 64 22 897

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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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 45 42 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 389
2020 Female gender 48 37 8 6 2 0 0 85 7 844
2019 Male gender 37 42 10 7 3 0 0 79 11 420
2019 Female gender 40 40 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 872
2018 Male gender 41 42 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 464
2018 Female gender 44 39 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 893

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 37 39 11 8 5 0 0 75 14 392
2020 Female gender 38 36 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 848
2019 Male gender 30 41 14 8 6 1 0 71 15 421
2019 Female gender 32 38 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 872
2018 Male gender 29 41 12 9 9 0 0 70 18 463
2018 Female gender 31 37 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 894

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 46 34 13 4 2 0 0 81 7 392
2020 Female gender 50 33 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 846
2019 Male gender 40 37 14 4 4 0 0 77 8 422
2019 Female gender 47 37 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 871
2018 Male gender 43 39 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 457
2018 Female gender 47 35 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 889

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 32 45 8 10 5 0 0 78 15 391
2020 Female gender 34 40 12 10 4 0 0 74 13 844
2019 Male gender 29 41 13 11 6 1 0 70 16 420
2019 Female gender 29 39 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 874
2018 Male gender 28 41 10 10 10 0 0 69 20 462
2018 Female gender 26 39 15 12 7 0 1 65 19 889

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 36 40 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 393
2020 Female gender 40 36 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 846
2019 Male gender 30 37 16 9 8 0 0 67 17 423
2019 Female gender 34 37 15 8 5 0 0 71 13 873
2018 Male gender 30 37 15 10 9 0 0 67 19 457
2018 Female gender 33 36 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 888

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 28 45 12 10 3 0 0 74 14 388
2020 Female gender 36 37 10 12 3 1 0 75 15 839
2019 Male gender 25 44 15 11 5 0 0 69 16 420
2019 Female gender 29 40 14 12 5 1 1 69 17 854
2018 Male gender 29 34 15 12 9 0 1 64 21 459
2018 Female gender 29 37 14 13 6 0 0 67 20 890

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 36 43 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 392
2020 Female gender 44 37 11 7 2 0 0 81 9 846
2019 Male gender 36 40 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 423
2019 Female gender 41 39 12 6 2 0 0 79 8 878
2018 Male gender 32 42 13 8 4 0 0 74 12 462
2018 Female gender 37 42 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 893

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 28 35 17 11 8 0 1 64 20 392
2020 Female gender 28 31 20 12 8 0 0 60 20 845
2019 Male gender 34 35 15 9 6 0 1 70 16 424
2019 Female gender 35 32 18 9 6 1 0 67 15 872
2018 Male gender 33 31 19 8 9 0 1 65 17 465
2018 Female gender 34 30 19 9 7 0 1 65 16 899

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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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 10 23 38 21 7 0 1 28 33 391
2020 Female gender 9 23 40 20 7 1 0 28 32 849
2019 Male gender 14 28 33 19 5 0 1 24 43 423
2019 Female gender 14 30 31 18 6 1 1 24 44 872
2018 Male gender 18 27 34 14 5 0 1 19 46 464
2018 Female gender 15 30 31 16 7 0 1 23 46 893

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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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 9 16 24 34 14 2 1 50 25 388
2020 Female gender 7 16 29 29 15 3 1 46 24 844
2019 Male gender 16 29 27 17 7 2 2 25 47 422
2019 Female gender 17 25 27 19 8 2 1 28 44 873
2018 Male gender 20 29 27 13 8 1 2 22 50 461
2018 Female gender 18 27 28 15 7 3 1 23 47 892

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 16 27 33 16 5 3 1 22 44 391
2020 Female gender 14 25 34 17 8 2 1 25 40 845
2019 Male gender 25 27 26 13 5 1 3 19 54 421
2019 Female gender 23 29 27 12 5 1 2 19 53 876
2018 Male gender 23 32 27 10 6 1 1 17 56 465
2018 Female gender 24 28 29 12 4 1 1 16 54 895

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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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 15 22 34 20 8 0 1 29 37 389
2020 Female gender 12 22 34 23 8 1 0 31 34 847
2019 Male gender 13 19 31 24 11 0 2 35 33 421
2019 Female gender 14 22 32 21 10 1 1 31 37 873
2018 Male gender 13 26 29 21 8 1 2 29 41 461
2018 Female gender 16 22 32 20 8 1 1 29 39 891

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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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 18 23 25 23 9 1 2 33 41 392
2020 Female gender 16 22 27 21 11 2 1 33 39 845
2019 Male gender 23 21 27 16 9 1 3 26 46 423
2019 Female gender 20 24 23 19 10 2 2 30 46 876
2018 Male gender 25 25 26 14 8 1 1 23 51 464
2018 Female gender 24 22 26 16 8 1 3 25 48 893

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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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 8 17 28 30 12 3 2 43 27 387
2020 Female gender 10 17 28 26 14 4 1 42 28 845
2019 Male gender 13 22 31 19 10 2 3 30 38 424
2019 Female gender 18 21 27 21 9 2 3 32 40 872
2018 Male gender 15 23 34 16 9 2 2 26 39 462
2018 Female gender 21 24 26 18 7 3 2 26 47 885

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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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 19 26 31 14 8 2 1 22 46 389
2020 Female gender 14 22 36 16 9 3 1 27 37 848
2019 Male gender 22 25 33 12 5 1 2 17 48 424
2019 Female gender 21 26 29 13 7 2 1 21 49 877
2018 Male gender 23 26 30 12 6 1 2 18 51 464
2018 Female gender 20 28 28 15 6 2 2 21 50 892

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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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 12 24 35 22 8 0 0 30 36 392
2020 Female gender 9 26 38 19 8 0 0 26 35 849
2019 Male gender 18 23 27 21 8 0 2 30 42 422
2019 Female gender 18 23 31 16 9 1 1 26 42 878
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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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 29 35 14 7 5 6 4 71 13 393
2020 Female gender 29 31 16 8 5 7 4 68 14 847
2019 Male gender 28 32 18 8 6 6 2 65 15 424
2019 Female gender 25 32 15 10 8 5 4 63 20 877
2018 Male gender 24 36 15 10 7 4 4 65 19 465
2018 Female gender 20 32 16 12 9 7 4 59 24 889

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 54 25 8 8 4 1 0 80 12 391
2020 Female gender 52 27 9 8 4 1 0 79 12 848
2019 Male gender 48 29 10 9 4 1 0 77 13 421
2019 Female gender 44 29 9 10 6 2 0 75 16 876
2018 Male gender 44 27 10 10 8 1 0 72 18 464
2018 Female gender 41 31 9 10 8 1 0 72 18 889

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 65 25 4 4 2 1 0 90 5 390
2020 Female gender 57 28 8 4 2 0 0 85 7 844
2019 Male gender 50 35 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 422
2019 Female gender 50 32 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 873
2018 Male gender 50 34 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 464
2018 Female gender 45 35 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 886

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 52 33 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 389
2020 Female gender 50 33 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 844
2019 Male gender 46 37 12 3 2 1 0 83 5 424
2019 Female gender 45 33 14 4 3 1 0 79 7 877
2018 Male gender 42 39 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 465
2018 Female gender 38 40 12 5 4 1 0 78 9 889

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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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 54 25 7 3 4 4 3 85 8 393
2020 Female gender 50 26 9 4 4 6 2 82 8 845
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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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 63 24 6 3 1 1 1 89 5 392
2020 Female gender 56 24 11 3 2 1 3 83 5 850
2019 Male gender 49 29 14 3 2 1 1 80 6 425
2019 Female gender 46 29 12 5 3 2 4 79 8 878

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 45 36 7 8 3 1 1 82 11 393
2020 Female gender 48 26 11 8 5 1 1 76 13 851
2019 Male gender 40 32 16 7 5 0 0 72 12 423
2019 Female gender 41 29 12 10 6 1 1 71 16 878
2018 Male gender 36 35 12 9 6 1 1 73 15 463
2018 Female gender 37 33 11 9 8 1 1 72 17 890

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 55 25 11 3 4 2 1 82 7 391
2020 Female gender 55 25 10 4 4 2 1 82 8 847

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 50 32 8 6 4 1 0 82 10 392
2020 Female gender 52 27 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 848
2019 Male gender 44 32 13 7 3 1 0 76 11 422
2019 Female gender 45 30 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 875
2018 Male gender 42 30 12 9 5 1 1 74 14 463
2018 Female gender 43 27 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 888

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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No
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 38 62 393
2020 Female gender 44 56 848

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 64 17 5 2 1 4 8 91 3 392
2020 Female gender 61 17 9 1 1 3 8 87 3 849

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 57 26 5 8 2 1 1 85 10 393
2020 Female gender 57 25 9 6 4 0 0 82 9 849
2019 Male gender 50 29 10 7 3 1 0 79 11 424
2019 Female gender 48 30 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 878
2018 Male gender 45 31 9 7 7 1 0 77 14 462
2018 Female gender 48 26 11 9 7 0 0 74 16 890
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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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 37 32 12 7 6 6 0 74 13 393
2020 Female gender 41 31 12 7 2 6 0 76 11 848
2019 Male gender 28 35 15 8 7 7 0 68 16 421
2019 Female gender 27 35 15 10 6 6 0 66 17 872
2018 Male gender 24 35 18 10 7 6 0 63 18 466
2018 Female gender 27 30 19 12 6 6 1 60 20 897

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 32 38 11 8 8 3 0 72 16 392
2020 Female gender 39 32 14 9 4 3 0 72 13 847
2019 Male gender 24 33 18 13 10 3 0 58 24 422
2019 Female gender 23 36 17 14 7 3 0 61 21 876
2018 Male gender 20 34 18 15 11 2 0 55 27 464
2018 Female gender 24 30 20 15 8 2 0 55 24 893

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 21 39 15 13 7 5 0 63 21 393
2020 Female gender 26 34 18 11 5 4 0 64 17 846
2019 Male gender 16 27 22 19 12 4 0 44 33 420
2019 Female gender 18 27 20 18 10 5 1 48 31 874
2018 Male gender 12 30 22 20 13 4 0 43 34 460
2018 Female gender 16 27 23 19 10 5 0 45 30 897

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 22 39 15 14 9 1 0 62 23 393
2020 Female gender 26 35 16 14 6 2 0 63 21 847
2019 Male gender 16 26 20 22 14 2 0 42 37 422
2019 Female gender 15 30 18 21 12 3 0 47 34 874
2018 Male gender 13 28 19 24 15 2 0 41 39 466
2018 Female gender 15 26 20 24 13 3 0 42 38 896

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 Male gender 44 23 16 4 4 5 3 73 10 392
2020 Female gender 46 26 14 4 3 5 3 77 8 850
2019 Male gender 43 27 12 6 3 7 2 77 9 424
2019 Female gender 43 23 13 7 4 7 3 73 13 880
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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 Male gender 19 44 19 14 3 1 0 64 17 392
2020 Female gender 29 42 16 9 3 1 0 71 12 846
2019 Male gender 17 38 20 18 6 1 0 55 25 424
2019 Female gender 22 41 17 13 6 1 0 63 19 877
2018 Male gender 15 40 19 16 9 1 0 56 25 463
2018 Female gender 21 43 18 13 5 0 0 64 18 896

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 13 34 19 21 11 3 0 47 33 391
2020 Female gender 19 36 18 17 7 3 0 56 25 840
2019 Male gender 10 25 18 26 20 1 0 36 46 422
2019 Female gender 12 26 21 24 15 2 0 39 40 873

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 Male gender 27 37 15 11 6 2 1 67 18 392
2020 Female gender 30 36 14 10 5 3 1 69 16 848
2019 Male gender 22 35 20 14 6 3 1 59 20 422
2019 Female gender 27 37 14 12 7 3 1 66 20 879
2018 Male gender 24 36 18 13 5 3 1 63 19 464
2018 Female gender 25 34 15 12 7 4 2 63 21 895

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 Male gender 26 39 19 9 4 3 0 67 14 390
2020 Female gender 30 37 19 7 3 3 0 70 11 849
2019 Male gender 20 35 27 10 6 2 0 56 17 420
2019 Female gender 22 35 21 12 6 3 0 59 19 875
2018 Male gender 20 35 25 11 7 3 0 57 18 464
2018 Female gender 23 35 23 12 5 2 0 59 18 893

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 Male gender 20 22 18 11 12 14 3 50 28 393
2020 Female gender 22 20 19 14 9 12 4 50 27 847
2019 Male gender 16 21 23 13 11 14 3 44 28 422
2019 Female gender 16 21 21 15 13 12 2 43 33 878
2018 Male gender 15 21 23 11 15 11 3 42 31 465
2018 Female gender 11 20 22 16 15 13 3 37 37 889

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 Male gender 25 34 16 14 8 3 0 61 22 392
2020 Female gender 28 34 18 12 5 3 0 64 17 847
2019 Male gender 19 34 20 15 9 2 0 55 25 421
2019 Female gender 24 33 16 14 9 3 0 59 24 876
2018 Male gender 19 35 18 15 10 3 0 56 26 465
2018 Female gender 22 34 18 13 9 3 0 58 23 896

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 Male gender 23 30 15 13 14 3 2 56 28 392
2020 Female gender 27 33 13 11 11 3 1 63 23 847
2019 Male gender 19 29 15 17 16 3 2 50 34 425
2019 Female gender 22 32 15 12 14 3 1 56 27 875
2018 Male gender 19 30 16 16 16 2 1 50 34 465
2018 Female gender 20 32 16 15 14 3 1 54 30 892

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 Male gender 49 22 14 6 6 1 3 73 12 392
2020 Female gender 49 24 14 6 3 0 3 76 9 849
2019 Male gender 53 23 14 3 3 1 3 79 7 424
2019 Female gender 50 24 13 5 3 1 4 78 9 878

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 Male gender 48 24 16 5 4 2 2 75 9 392
2020 Female gender 46 27 15 7 2 1 2 75 9 848
2019 Male gender 43 28 15 4 4 3 2 75 9 422
2019 Female gender 47 22 15 6 4 2 3 73 11 874

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 Male gender 75 8 5 2 3 4 2 89 6 388
2020 Female gender 77 9 4 2 1 4 3 92 3 847
2019 Male gender 70 9 6 3 3 5 4 87 6 424
2019 Female gender 70 12 4 2 4 5 3 89 6 873

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 Male gender 77 7 3 2 3 2 7 91 5 390
2020 Female gender 74 11 5 1 1 2 6 92 3 845
2019 Male gender 78 7 3 1 2 3 7 94 3 422
2019 Female gender 72 8 4 2 2 3 9 91 4 875

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 Male gender 24 46 14 11 3 4 0 72 14 393
2020 Female gender 23 43 19 6 4 5 0 69 10 849
2019 Male gender 18 43 18 11 6 4 0 63 19 420
2019 Female gender 17 41 19 12 4 6 1 62 17 876
2018 Male gender 16 43 21 12 6 2 0 60 18 464
2018 Female gender 16 36 24 12 6 5 1 56 19 895

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 Male gender 31 46 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 389
2020 Female gender 36 38 13 7 3 3 0 76 10 845
2019 Male gender 32 41 13 8 3 2 0 75 12 424
2019 Female gender 31 39 16 8 4 2 0 72 12 874
2018 Male gender 35 42 13 5 3 2 0 78 8 461
2018 Female gender 37 42 11 6 3 2 0 80 9 892

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 Male gender 34 39 12 6 3 5 0 77 10 391
2020 Female gender 39 35 12 6 2 5 1 79 8 850
2019 Male gender 36 37 13 7 3 4 0 76 10 423
2019 Female gender 35 40 13 6 3 4 0 78 9 876
2018 Male gender 34 39 14 6 3 4 0 76 9 460
2018 Female gender 36 41 11 6 2 3 0 80 9 893

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 Male gender 32 38 14 5 3 8 0 76 9 392
2020 Female gender 34 34 16 6 3 6 1 73 10 848

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 Male gender 45 30 11 5 4 5 1 79 9 393
2020 Female gender 41 34 10 5 5 3 1 79 10 844

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 Male gender 50 32 8 7 2 1 0 83 9 392
2020 Female gender 52 35 8 4 1 1 0 87 5 843
2019 Male gender 42 39 11 6 3 0 0 81 9 425
2019 Female gender 43 38 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 877
2018 Male gender 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 463
2018 Female gender 44 38 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 893

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 Male gender 30 34 16 11 8 0 0 64 20 392
2020 Female gender 36 32 18 9 4 1 0 69 13 848
2019 Male gender 24 31 22 11 10 1 0 56 22 424
2019 Female gender 29 31 20 11 7 1 0 61 18 875
2018 Male gender 24 33 20 11 10 1 0 58 22 461
2018 Female gender 29 31 20 13 6 2 0 60 19 892

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 Male gender 27 41 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 391
2020 Female gender 36 35 17 9 4 0 0 71 12 841
2019 Male gender 22 37 19 14 8 0 0 59 22 423
2019 Female gender 29 35 18 11 6 1 0 65 17 873
2018 Male gender 23 35 19 13 9 1 0 59 22 460
2018 Female gender 29 35 19 12 5 1 0 64 17 894

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 Male gender 29 24 20 13 11 3 0 55 24 393
2020 Female gender 33 25 19 13 6 4 1 61 20 847
2019 Male gender 21 25 26 12 13 3 0 48 26 425
2019 Female gender 28 26 19 14 10 4 0 56 25 878
2018 Male gender 25 24 22 13 13 3 0 50 27 462
2018 Female gender 26 26 21 13 10 4 1 54 24 894
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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 Male gender 37 30 33 393
2020 Female gender 33 29 38 851
2019 Male gender 36 26 38 422
2019 Female gender 38 25 38 880
2018 Male gender 43 26 31 466
2018 Female gender 41 25 34 899

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 Male gender 18 24 45 1 1 10 147
2020 Female gender 11 31 39 6 3 10 282
2019 Male gender 7 20 52 6 9 7 152
2019 Female gender 8 26 42 4 11 8 332
2018 Male gender 10 27 45 4 5 8 205
2018 Female gender 9 29 36 5 10 11 365
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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 Male gender 11 89 393
2020 Female gender 9 91 848
2019 Male gender 13 87 421
2019 Female gender 15 85 877
2018 Male gender 13 87 464
2018 Female gender 18 82 893

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 41 59 43
2020 Female gender 37 63 78
2019 Male gender 52 48 54
2019 Female gender 45 55 129
2018 Male gender 36 64 62
2018 Female gender 50 50 167

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 71 29 43
2020 Female gender 71 29 78
2019 Male gender 55 45 54
2019 Female gender 67 33 129
2018 Male gender 71 29 62
2018 Female gender 56 44 167

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 11 89 54
2019 Female gender 9 91 129
2018 Male gender 10 90 62
2018 Female gender 13 87 167

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 Male gender 11 89 43
2020 Female gender 6 94 78
2019 Male gender 12 88 54
2019 Female gender 4 96 129

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
2019 Male gender 10 90 54
2019 Female gender 6 94 129
2018 Male gender 14 86 62
2018 Female gender 6 94 167

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 42 58 43
2020 Female gender 40 60 78
2019 Male gender 52 48 54
2019 Female gender 40 60 129
2018 Male gender 46 54 62
2018 Female gender 40 60 168

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 47 53 43
2020 Female gender 48 52 78
2019 Male gender 47 53 54
2019 Female gender 43 57 129
2018 Male gender 62 38 62
2018 Female gender 40 60 168

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 40 60 43
2020 Female gender 47 53 78
2019 Male gender 46 54 54
2019 Female gender 48 52 129
2018 Male gender 53 47 62
2018 Female gender 57 43 168

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 34 66 43
2020 Female gender 45 55 78
2019 Male gender 37 63 54
2019 Female gender 45 55 129
2018 Male gender 44 56 62
2018 Female gender 34 66 168

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 Male gender 38 62 43
2020 Female gender 35 65 78
2019 Male gender 30 70 54
2019 Female gender 33 67 129
2018 Male gender 46 54 62
2018 Female gender 39 61 168

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 55 45 43
2020 Female gender 56 44 78
2019 Male gender 71 29 54
2019 Female gender 55 45 129
2018 Male gender 50 50 62
2018 Female gender 59 41 168

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 45 55 43
2020 Female gender 39 61 78
2019 Male gender 48 52 54
2019 Female gender 31 69 129
2018 Male gender 38 62 62
2018 Female gender 33 67 168

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 12 88 54
2019 Female gender 11 89 129

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 21 79 54
2019 Female gender 8 92 129
2018 Male gender 15 85 62
2018 Female gender 14 86 168

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 56 44 43
2020 Female gender 45 55 78
2019 Male gender 36 64 54
2019 Female gender 43 57 129
2018 Male gender 59 41 62
2018 Female gender 42 58 168

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 14 86 43
2020 Female gender 21 79 78
2019 Male gender 30 70 54
2019 Female gender 25 75 129
2018 Male gender 34 66 62
2018 Female gender 24 76 168

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 18 82 43
2020 Female gender 9 91 78
2018 Male gender 18 82 62
2018 Female gender 15 85 168

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 Male gender 56 44 43
2020 Female gender 51 49 78
2019 Male gender 70 30 54
2019 Female gender 47 53 129
2018 Male gender 67 33 62
2018 Female gender 58 42 168

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 Male gender 21 79 43
2020 Female gender 31 69 78
2019 Male gender 22 78 54
2019 Female gender 21 79 129
2018 Male gender 17 83 62
2018 Female gender 29 71 168

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 Male gender 16 84 43
2020 Female gender 10 90 78
2019 Male gender 13 87 54
2019 Female gender 14 86 129
2018 Male gender 14 86 62
2018 Female gender 11 89 168

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 Male gender 12 88 43
2020 Female gender 16 84 78
2019 Male gender 15 85 54
2019 Female gender 14 86 129
2018 Male gender 16 84 62
2018 Female gender 10 90 168

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
2018 Male gender 12 88 62
2018 Female gender 6 94 168

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 Male gender 18 82 43
2020 Female gender 11 89 78
2019 Male gender 18 82 54
2019 Female gender 19 81 129
2018 Male gender 14 86 62
2018 Female gender 12 88 168

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 15 85 43
2020 Female gender 19 81 78
2019 Male gender 15 85 54
2019 Female gender 14 86 129
2018 Male gender 7 93 62
2018 Female gender 14 86 168

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 Male gender 24 76 43
2020 Female gender 22 78 78
2019 Male gender 23 77 54
2019 Female gender 31 69 129
2018 Male gender 22 78 62
2018 Female gender 27 73 168

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
2018 Male gender 0 100 57
2018 Female gender 8 92 167

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
2018 Male gender 8 92 57
2018 Female gender 12 88 167

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
2018 Male gender 17 83 57
2018 Female gender 18 82 167

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
2018 Male gender 8 92 57
2018 Female gender 12 88 167

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 39 61 57
2018 Female gender 36 64 167

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
2018 Male gender 15 85 57
2018 Female gender 11 89 167

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 51 49 57
2018 Female gender 50 50 167

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 62 38 57
2018 Female gender 64 36 167

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
2018 Male gender 21 79 57
2018 Female gender 13 87 167

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 Male gender 14 15 17 7 7 35 5 48 24 393
2020 Female gender 18 16 18 8 5 29 6 52 20 850
2019 Male gender 16 17 22 6 9 24 6 46 22 425
2019 Female gender 13 15 20 9 8 27 8 43 26 881
2018 Male gender 13 21 23 8 8 21 6 46 22 464
2018 Female gender 11 15 20 11 10 28 6 38 31 897

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 Male gender 26 33 17 6 6 11 0 67 14 393
2020 Female gender 29 26 21 8 3 13 1 63 13 848
2019 Male gender 25 31 20 8 6 10 0 62 16 420
2019 Female gender 23 28 19 9 6 13 2 60 17 879
2018 Male gender 23 33 19 9 7 8 1 62 17 465
2018 Female gender 19 29 22 10 7 12 1 55 20 896
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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 Male gender 6 94 392
2020 Female gender 7 93 851
2019 Male gender 7 93 423
2019 Female gender 9 91 878
2018 Male gender 7 93 465
2018 Female gender 8 92 894

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 42 58 24
2020 Female gender 32 68 58
2019 Male gender 45 55 31
2019 Female gender 41 59 74
2018 Male gender 42 58 36
2018 Female gender 36 64 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 80 20 24
2020 Female gender 71 29 58
2019 Male gender 70 30 31
2019 Female gender 78 22 74
2018 Male gender 78 22 36
2018 Female gender 80 20 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 17 83 36
2018 Female gender 7 93 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 15 85 31
2019 Female gender 8 92 74

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 18 82 36
2018 Female gender 19 81 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 17 83 31
2019 Female gender 7 93 74

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 45 55 24
2020 Female gender 32 68 57
2019 Male gender 49 51 31
2019 Female gender 33 67 73
2018 Male gender 57 43 36
2018 Female gender 38 62 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 35 65 24
2020 Female gender 16 84 57
2019 Male gender 34 66 31
2019 Female gender 29 71 73
2018 Male gender 30 70 36
2018 Female gender 16 84 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Male gender 24 76 31
2019 Female gender 11 89 73
2018 Male gender 30 70 36
2018 Female gender 7 93 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 29 71 24
2020 Female gender 25 75 57
2019 Male gender 35 65 31
2019 Female gender 22 78 73
2018 Male gender 28 72 36
2018 Female gender 30 70 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 20 80 24
2020 Female gender 32 68 57
2019 Male gender 18 82 31
2019 Female gender 28 72 73
2018 Male gender 20 80 36
2018 Female gender 33 67 76

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 0 100 24
2020 Female gender 0 100 57

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 20 80 24
2020 Female gender 21 79 57

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 17 83 36
2018 Female gender 12 88 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 20 80 24
2020 Female gender 11 89 57
2018 Male gender 15 85 36
2018 Female gender 16 84 76

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 Male gender 54 46 24
2020 Female gender 35 65 58
2019 Male gender 26 74 31
2019 Female gender 39 61 73
2018 Male gender 31 69 36
2018 Female gender 30 70 76

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 Male gender 22 78 24
2020 Female gender 19 81 58
2018 Male gender 14 86 36
2018 Female gender 17 83 76

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
2018 Male gender 14 86 36
2018 Female gender 0 100 76

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 Male gender 16 84 31
2019 Female gender 12 88 73
2018 Male gender 12 88 36
2018 Female gender 7 93 76

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 17 83 36
2018 Female gender 13 87 76

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 Male gender 28 72 24
2020 Female gender 43 57 58
2019 Male gender 51 49 31
2019 Female gender 41 59 73
2018 Male gender 51 49 36
2018 Female gender 47 53 76

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 0 100 29
2018 Female gender 8 92 76

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 28 72 29
2018 Female gender 33 67 76

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 54 46 29
2018 Female gender 49 51 76

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Male gender 62 38 29
2018 Female gender 52 48 76

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 Male gender 19 81 29
2018 Female gender 15 85 76

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 Male gender 14 18 17 4 4 38 5 56 14 393
2020 Female gender 18 17 18 5 2 34 5 58 13 848
2019 Male gender 15 16 25 4 5 29 6 49 13 424
2019 Female gender 14 14 22 5 5 31 9 47 16 878
2018 Male gender 13 20 25 4 6 26 6 49 15 465
2018 Female gender 12 14 24 5 5 34 6 44 16 896

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 Male gender 28 33 20 4 4 11 1 69 8 392
2020 Female gender 29 29 18 6 2 14 1 68 10 846
2019 Male gender 27 31 20 4 4 13 1 67 10 424
2019 Female gender 23 27 21 5 4 16 3 63 11 874
2018 Male gender 23 32 21 4 5 13 1 65 12 465
2018 Female gender 20 29 22 6 5 17 2 60 13 891

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

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 0 0 0 18 63 19 0 0 100 11
2020 Female gender 12 0 24 0 34 29 0 17 49 17
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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 Male gender 38 26 20 8 8 0 1 64 16 390
2020 Female gender 37 27 17 8 9 0 2 65 17 850

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 Male gender 34 29 19 10 8 0 0 63 18 390
2020 Female gender 31 31 23 8 6 0 1 63 15 849
2019 Male gender 22 26 21 15 14 0 1 49 30 423
2019 Female gender 20 26 22 14 16 0 1 47 31 881
2018 Male gender 18 26 21 17 17 0 1 45 34 462
2018 Female gender 17 23 23 17 17 0 2 42 35 894

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 Male gender 15 24 24 20 18 0 0 39 37 392
2020 Female gender 17 23 26 17 17 0 0 40 34 848
2019 Male gender 18 29 23 18 12 0 0 48 30 423
2019 Female gender 21 26 25 15 12 0 0 48 27 877
2018 Male gender 12 22 35 18 12 0 0 34 30 461
2018 Female gender 18 23 28 15 16 0 0 42 30 893

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 Male gender 19 25 24 17 15 0 0 44 31 393
2020 Female gender 21 29 23 15 12 0 0 50 27 846
2019 Male gender 21 29 24 13 12 0 1 51 25 418
2019 Female gender 24 27 24 14 9 1 1 52 24 875
2018 Male gender 17 27 24 20 11 0 1 44 32 462
2018 Female gender 21 27 24 15 12 0 1 48 27 890

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 Male gender 19 21 24 18 18 0 0 40 36 389
2020 Female gender 20 23 25 15 16 1 1 43 31 843
2019 Male gender 16 20 26 17 20 0 0 37 37 422
2019 Female gender 19 21 21 19 17 1 1 41 37 877
2018 Male gender 14 19 25 21 20 0 1 34 41 461
2018 Female gender 19 19 23 18 20 1 1 39 38 889

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 Male gender 39 26 16 10 9 0 1 65 19 392
2020 Female gender 39 23 17 10 9 0 2 63 20 848
2019 Male gender 45 27 13 6 6 0 3 74 13 422
2019 Female gender 45 22 15 7 6 1 4 70 14 875
2018 Male gender 37 28 16 8 5 0 6 69 14 460
2018 Female gender 42 23 13 9 8 0 5 68 18 889

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 23 28 20 18 10 0 0 51 29 390
2020 Female gender 26 25 22 15 12 0 0 51 28 849
2019 Male gender 31 28 20 11 8 0 1 60 20 422
2019 Female gender 31 26 23 12 8 0 1 58 19 877
2018 Male gender 27 25 24 12 10 0 1 53 23 461
2018 Female gender 29 25 21 12 12 0 1 55 24 891

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 Male gender 33 25 15 13 9 0 6 62 23 391
2020 Female gender 33 24 18 9 10 0 6 61 20 850

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 Male gender 30 34 21 10 5 1 0 64 14 391
2020 Female gender 31 36 19 9 3 1 1 68 12 849
2019 Male gender 25 33 24 11 6 0 1 59 17 422
2019 Female gender 25 34 21 12 6 1 1 60 18 877
2018 Male gender 21 33 26 12 7 0 1 54 19 460
2018 Female gender 23 32 24 11 8 1 2 56 19 893

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 Male gender 25 28 26 15 6 0 0 53 21 389
2020 Female gender 25 35 20 12 6 1 1 61 19 846
2019 Male gender 18 28 26 15 13 0 1 46 28 420
2019 Female gender 21 30 22 17 8 1 0 52 26 879
2018 Male gender 14 27 29 19 10 0 0 41 29 460
2018 Female gender 19 28 25 16 10 0 1 48 27 889

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 Male gender 29 29 24 12 7 0 0 57 19 391
2020 Female gender 30 29 20 12 8 0 0 60 20 849
2019 Male gender 22 28 23 15 10 1 0 51 26 423
2019 Female gender 23 28 22 15 11 0 0 52 26 878
2018 Male gender 20 28 25 17 8 0 1 48 26 459
2018 Female gender 22 24 25 15 12 0 1 47 27 891

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 Male gender 45 27 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 387
2020 Female gender 47 25 16 7 5 0 1 72 12 848
2019 Male gender 41 25 17 10 6 1 0 67 16 422
2019 Female gender 39 26 17 9 7 0 1 67 16 877

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 Male gender 24 28 27 14 6 0 0 53 20 393
2020 Female gender 26 32 21 12 8 0 0 58 21 850

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 Male gender 24 33 23 13 7 0 0 57 19 393
2020 Female gender 29 30 23 11 6 0 0 59 17 848
2019 Male gender 29 31 20 13 6 1 0 61 19 421
2019 Female gender 34 32 18 10 4 0 1 67 15 875
2018 Male gender 23 35 24 12 6 0 1 58 18 456
2018 Female gender 31 30 21 10 6 0 1 62 17 890

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 Male gender 47 25 17 7 3 0 1 72 11 389
2020 Female gender 45 29 15 6 3 0 1 75 10 848
2019 Male gender 44 24 18 7 7 1 0 69 14 418
2019 Female gender 46 23 15 8 7 0 2 70 15 873
2018 Male gender 44 20 16 12 6 0 2 65 19 457
2018 Female gender 46 23 11 9 7 0 3 72 17 885

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 Male gender 24 33 21 12 9 0 0 57 22 390
2020 Female gender 22 35 25 11 6 0 0 57 18 851

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 Male gender 70 15 6 1 3 0 4 89 5 390
2020 Female gender 68 18 5 2 1 1 5 92 3 848
2019 Male gender 70 12 8 3 1 1 5 87 4 423
2019 Female gender 65 14 7 3 3 1 8 85 6 876
2018 Male gender 70 15 6 2 2 0 4 89 5 457
2018 Female gender 63 16 6 4 3 1 7 86 8 889

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 Male gender 78 10 4 2 3 1 1 90 6 391
2020 Female gender 77 9 3 3 2 1 4 91 6 845
2019 Male gender 70 12 7 5 3 1 2 85 8 419
2019 Female gender 69 13 5 4 5 1 3 85 10 877
2018 Male gender 72 11 7 3 4 1 3 86 8 460
2018 Female gender 60 15 7 5 6 1 5 81 12 884

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 70 19 6 2 2 0 1 89 5 391
2020 Female gender 67 21 6 2 1 0 2 91 3 842
2019 Male gender 57 24 11 3 3 1 1 83 6 420
2019 Female gender 56 25 11 4 2 0 2 82 6 874
2018 Male gender 58 25 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 462
2018 Female gender 51 26 12 4 4 0 3 80 8 894

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 65 16 7 6 5 0 1 82 11 390
2020 Female gender 68 16 7 5 4 0 1 85 9 845
2019 Male gender 62 15 12 4 5 1 1 78 9 420
2019 Female gender 59 18 9 7 6 1 1 78 13 875
2018 Male gender 53 21 11 6 8 0 0 75 14 460
2018 Female gender 52 18 12 8 7 0 3 72 15 892

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 65 12 7 3 1 0 13 88 4 392
2020 Female gender 67 11 4 1 0 0 16 93 2 845
2019 Male gender 56 13 7 4 2 0 18 85 7 417
2019 Female gender 58 12 4 2 1 1 22 90 4 872
2018 Male gender 55 19 6 1 2 0 16 88 4 462
2018 Female gender 53 11 5 1 2 0 26 88 4 889

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 Male gender 59 22 10 4 2 0 3 84 6 390
2020 Female gender 69 19 5 3 1 0 3 91 4 850
2019 Male gender 59 21 8 3 2 1 6 86 6 419
2019 Female gender 69 17 7 1 1 0 5 90 2 874
2018 Male gender 59 19 10 5 1 0 5 82 7 458
2018 Female gender 66 16 7 2 1 0 8 89 3 894

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 Male gender 74 16 7 1 3 0 1 90 4 388
2020 Female gender 73 14 5 3 2 0 2 90 5 851
2019 Male gender 67 14 8 3 4 1 3 85 8 420
2019 Female gender 70 10 6 3 6 0 3 84 10 878
2018 Male gender 64 17 6 6 4 0 3 84 9 461
2018 Female gender 64 13 8 4 4 0 6 82 9 897

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 44 34 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 391
2020 Female gender 41 31 18 5 4 0 2 73 9 849
2019 Male gender 56 23 12 3 4 1 1 81 7 420
2019 Female gender 51 26 15 3 3 0 1 78 6 874
2018 Male gender 54 22 13 6 3 0 2 78 9 462
2018 Female gender 46 27 16 6 3 0 2 75 9 895

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 Male gender 27 37 24 5 5 1 0 65 10 393
2020 Female gender 26 43 23 6 3 0 0 69 8 851

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 11 30 35 16 8 0 0 41 24 393
2020 Female gender 12 30 36 16 6 0 0 43 22 851
2019 Male gender 15 30 34 15 6 0 0 45 21 425
2019 Female gender 13 33 35 13 5 0 0 47 18 877
2018 Male gender 11 29 38 16 6 0 0 40 22 465
2018 Female gender 13 28 35 17 7 0 0 41 24 898

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 14 20 37 20 8 0 0 28 34 392
2020 Female gender 13 24 38 18 6 0 0 24 37 848
2019 Male gender 9 22 36 24 9 0 0 33 31 423
2019 Female gender 10 24 39 18 8 0 0 27 34 869
2018 Male gender 11 19 41 19 10 0 0 29 30 458
2018 Female gender 14 21 37 19 10 0 0 28 35 888

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 Male gender 38 40 12 4 4 2 0 80 8 390
2020 Female gender 43 38 10 5 2 2 0 82 7 845
2019 Male gender 21 41 21 7 6 4 0 65 13 424
2019 Female gender 26 40 18 10 4 2 0 68 14 876
2018 Male gender 24 43 19 9 4 2 0 68 13 464
2018 Female gender 27 45 15 7 4 3 0 74 10 895

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 Male gender 31 36 15 9 7 2 0 69 16 388
2020 Female gender 36 34 12 11 4 2 0 72 16 842

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 Male gender 41 29 12 9 7 1 0 71 17 392
2020 Female gender 42 29 9 11 8 1 0 71 19 849

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 Male gender 49 28 12 5 2 3 0 80 8 390
2020 Female gender 52 27 12 4 3 2 1 81 7 845

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 Male gender 28 42 15 7 8 1 0 70 15 393
2020 Female gender 35 31 16 11 5 1 0 67 17 848
2019 Male gender 20 31 23 15 9 1 0 51 25 425
2019 Female gender 20 34 22 14 8 2 0 55 22 878
2018 Male gender 17 35 23 13 10 1 0 53 24 463
2018 Female gender 18 34 19 14 11 2 0 54 26 899

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 Male gender 33 45 9 8 4 1 0 78 12 392
2020 Female gender 37 44 10 6 2 1 1 81 8 849

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 Male gender 32 37 12 12 6 1 0 70 18 391
2020 Female gender 36 39 12 8 3 1 1 77 11 849

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 Male gender 28 37 20 9 4 1 1 66 13 393
2020 Female gender 31 37 19 8 2 2 2 70 10 841

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 Male gender 40 39 11 5 2 1 2 82 7 392
2020 Female gender 43 37 12 4 1 2 1 83 5 847

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 Male gender 68 16 6 1 2 5 3 91 3 392
2020 Female gender 71 17 4 1 0 4 3 94 1 849

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 Male gender 43 38 10 5 2 2 0 82 8 387
2020 Female gender 52 33 7 5 1 2 0 87 6 843

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 Male gender 50 32 7 6 3 1 0 84 9 388
2020 Female gender 50 30 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 843

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 Male gender 53 31 7 3 4 2 0 86 7 391
2020 Female gender 57 29 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 845

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 Male gender 16 44 14 18 6 2 0 60 25 173
2020 Female gender 23 48 11 14 2 1 1 72 17 279
2019 Male gender 11 45 15 13 8 3 5 60 23 159
2019 Female gender 14 42 19 14 7 2 3 58 22 219

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 Male gender 97 3 173
2020 Female gender 95 5 280

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 Male gender 10 36 14 22 17 0 1 46 40 168
2020 Female gender 17 29 19 25 9 0 1 46 34 267
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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 Male gender 10 90 392
2020 Female gender 9 91 840

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 Male gender 8 92 391
2020 Female gender 13 87 843
2019 Male gender 13 87 424
2019 Female gender 19 81 879

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 Male gender 56 44 30
2020 Female gender 49 51 109

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 74 26 30
2020 Female gender 81 19 108
2019 Male gender 67 33 55
2019 Female gender 75 25 164

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 Male gender 46 35 10 5 4 0 0 81 9 22
2020 Female gender 57 26 8 6 2 0 1 84 8 87
2019 Male gender 35 41 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 37
2019 Female gender 50 35 4 7 4 0 1 85 11 122

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 Male gender 53 30 6 6 1 2 3 87 7 391
2020 Female gender 55 29 7 5 2 2 1 87 6 845
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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 Male gender 29 50 20 0 63 37 393
2020 Female gender 32 51 15 1 61 39 848

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 Male gender 35 65 116
2020 Female gender 36 64 275

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 Male gender 12 21 15 19 27 3 3 35 49 116
2020 Female gender 16 24 18 19 18 2 4 42 39 276

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 Male gender 7 14 11 23 39 3 3 22 66 115
2020 Female gender 7 17 16 25 32 1 2 25 59 277

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 Male gender 45 18 12 10 7 1 7 68 18 393
2020 Female gender 40 21 15 8 7 1 9 68 16 849
2019 Male gender 36 18 14 13 14 1 5 57 28 422
2019 Female gender 35 19 15 12 12 0 6 58 26 869
2018 Male gender 38 15 17 12 12 1 5 56 26 463
2018 Female gender 33 14 16 14 13 1 9 52 31 892
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