2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of Finance Canada by Question 108. In total, how many years have you been working in the federal public service?

The results of the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	43	0	6	1	93	7	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	49	4	8	2	86	11	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	56	3	9	1	87	10	202
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	47	0	13	3	85	15	65

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	83	12	0	3	0	0	2	97	3	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	76	14	4	2	2	1	1	92	4	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	71	16	7	3	0	2	0	89	4	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	87	9	1	0	3	0	0	96	3	65
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	88	5	0	1	1	4	1	97	3	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	77	18	3	1	1	0	0	95	2	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	67	20	6	3	1	2	1	90	4	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	74	22	3	0	0	0	0	97	0	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	76	18	0	4	2	0	0	94	6	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	71	19	5	3	1	2	0	91	4	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	66	20	5	6	2	2	1	88	7	177
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	75	20	1	1	0	2	1	98	1	94

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	32	39	7	16	3	2	2	73	19	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	37	13	12	4	0	0	72	16	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	48	13	12	2	0	0	73	14	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	36	36	8	14	6	0	0	72	20	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	52	32	5	7	5	0	0	84	12	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	57	35	4	3	2	0	0	92	4	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	58	30	6	6	1	0	0	88	6	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	59	33	1	4	3	0	0	92	7	73
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	34	0	5	1	0	0	94	6	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	37	6	10	2	0	0	82	12	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	39	6	5	2	0	0	87	6	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	48	38	3	11	0	0	0	86	11	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	43	2	7	2	0	0	89	9	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	36	10	10	4	0	0	76	14	256
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	32	8	14	6	0	0	72	20	177
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	33	10	5	4	0	0	80	9	94

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	30	52	7	11	1	0	0	82	12	64
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	42	15	14	1	0	1	70	15	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	40	16	11	2	1	1	71	13	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	41	5	11	3	0	6	80	15	64
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	21	45	12	17	5	0	1	66	22	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	41	10	13	3	0	1	74	15	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	41	10	8	3	0	0	79	11	232
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	33	14	0	1	1	0	84	1	71
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	26	48	10	13	2	0	1	75	15	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	49	7	12	3	0	1	77	16	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	50	13	7	5	0	1	75	12	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	40	10	10	0	0	2	80	10	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	37	15	6	1	1	0	77	8	74
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	39	9	14	2	0	0	75	16	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	45	13	8	3	0	0	75	12	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	33	10	3	4	0	0	83	7	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	15	54	18	9	4	0	0	69	13	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	38	19	13	3	1	2	63	17	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	41	19	14	2	0	0	66	16	177
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	30	11	11	2	0	3	75	13	93

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	40	6	9	0	0	2	85	10	64
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	39	7	7	1	0	0	85	8	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	45	10	4	2	0	1	83	6	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	56	24	6	8	3	0	3	83	11	64
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	25	5	8	2	0	0	85	11	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	34	6	2	2	1	0	90	4	191
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	33	7	2	2	0	0	90	3	233
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	67	28	4	0	1	0	0	95	1	73
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	31	6	3	0	1	0	91	3	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	32	5	6	1	0	0	88	7	208
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	32	8	3	2	0	0	87	6	183
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	30	3	3	2	0	0	91	6	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	39	9	2	0	0	0	89	2	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	56	26	11	6	1	0	0	82	8	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	35	11	2	2	1	0	85	4	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	36	7	3	0	0	0	89	3	94

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	21	17	11	2	0	0	71	12	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	34	11	12	4	0	1	73	16	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	38	13	13	6	0	0	68	19	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	36	39	10	12	3	0	0	75	15	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	39	7	5	0	2	0	88	5	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	40	6	8	4	1	0	82	12	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	39	8	12	3	0	0	78	15	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	34	7	5	1	0	0	87	6	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	34	10	10	2	1	0	77	13	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	39	8	10	3	1	1	78	14	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	37	13	7	4	0	0	76	11	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	45	4	5	3	0	0	88	8	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	52	35	7	3	1	1	1	89	4	74
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	33	11	10	7	0	0	73	17	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	39	10	9	5	0	0	76	15	183
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	30	10	7	7	0	2	75	14	59
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	54	28	7	6	0	0	5	86	6	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	33	14	8	6	0	1	72	14	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	34	11	13	9	0	0	66	22	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	36	37	13	8	6	0	0	73	14	94

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	30	11	12	3	74	15	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	44	7	3	2	88	5	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	38	10	8	1	81	9	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	46	4	13	2	81	15	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	41	9	5	2	84	7	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	42	9	5	2	85	7	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	36	7	5	2	85	7	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	36	8	2	1	89	3	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	46	11	5	2	81	8	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	46	9	6	2	84	8	154
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	48	12	4	1	83	5	169
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	38	7	3	1	88	5	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	48	8	4	0	89	4	74
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	43	7	5	4	84	10	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	48	5	4	2	89	6	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	47	5	6	0	89	6	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	44	11	6	0	83	6	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	42	9	9	2	79	11	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	45	6	8	2	83	11	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	46	6	4	1	88	5	94

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	31	13	6	3	2	0	78	9	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	44	10	8	2	0	0	80	10	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	36	12	10	4	0	0	73	15	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	54	8	6	3	0	0	83	9	64
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	46	4	13	1	2	1	82	15	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	44	10	7	2	0	0	80	9	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	36	10	9	5	0	0	76	14	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	46	3	4	3	0	0	91	7	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	39	12	5	4	0	0	80	9	79
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	40	9	9	6	0	0	75	15	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	32	16	9	8	0	0	66	17	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	35	6	6	6	0	0	82	12	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	44	12	5	1	1	0	82	6	74
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	37	13	11	4	0	0	73	14	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	27	41	13	12	6	0	1	69	18	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	37	33	14	16	0	0	0	70	16	59
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	55	7	2	2	0	2	89	4	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	40	16	13	4	0	0	67	17	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	34	16	13	6	0	0	64	20	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	39	17	10	5	0	0	68	15	94

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	37	9	7	3	2	0	80	11	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	47	7	8	2	0	0	83	10	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	41	9	8	3	0	0	80	11	200
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	44	8	8	3	0	0	82	11	63
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	27	51	8	9	5	0	0	78	14	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	45	8	10	2	0	0	80	12	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	42	9	7	1	0	0	83	8	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	42	4	0	3	0	0	93	3	71
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	22	52	12	10	4	0	0	74	13	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	49	8	10	5	0	1	77	15	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	49	11	7	4	0	0	78	11	170
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	40	6	7	0	0	0	86	7	66
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	39	12	8	1	0	0	79	9	74
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	48	7	11	3	0	0	80	13	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	47	11	8	3	0	0	79	10	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	48	33	10	9	0	0	0	81	9	60

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	40	2	8	2	0	0	89	10	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	37	7	4	1	0	0	88	5	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	38	8	3	1	0	0	88	4	202
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	59	30	2	6	3	0	0	90	9	64
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	33	12	5	2	0	0	81	7	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	56	33	7	3	2	0	0	89	4	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	33	10	1	1	0	0	88	2	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	67	29	1	2	1	0	0	96	3	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	42	5	3	2	0	0	90	5	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	37	4	1	3	0	0	92	4	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	40	3	2	1	1	0	94	3	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	56	40	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	35	7	6	1	0	0	86	8	74
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	43	8	3	3	0	0	86	6	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	37	7	5	1	0	0	87	6	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	54	35	5	4	2	0	0	89	6	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	42	10	0	2	0	0	88	2	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	37	10	4	1	1	0	85	5	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	38	7	2	1	0	1	90	4	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	41	7	1	1	0	1	91	2	94

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	36	13	6	3	0	0	77	9	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	45	8	7	2	0	0	83	9	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	37	10	11	3	0	0	76	13	200
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	38	12	5	3	0	0	81	7	64
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	47	8	7	0	0	1	84	7	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	40	11	4	4	0	0	81	8	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	32	10	9	4	0	0	77	13	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	56	36	3	1	4	0	0	92	6	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	26	17	4	2	0	0	77	6	79
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	39	9	7	6	0	0	78	13	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	36	13	8	5	1	0	73	14	170
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	48	37	6	3	6	0	0	85	9	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	45	10	4	1	0	0	85	5	74
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	39	10	7	7	0	0	77	13	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	44	10	8	7	0	0	74	15	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	30	7	15	5	0	0	73	20	58

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	29	12	9	0	0	79	9	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	42	9	2	1	0	88	4	163
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	37	7	2	0	0	90	2	201
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	31	5	5	1	0	90	6	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	37	13	3	1	2	82	5	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	40	8	2	2	0	88	4	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	62	27	9	2	0	0	88	3	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	28	4	0	3	0	93	3	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	35	16	1	1	0	82	2	79
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	40	8	3	1	0	88	4	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	39	8	2	1	0	90	2	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	68	28	4	0	0	0	96	0	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	52	39	9	0	0	0	91	0	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	33	7	4	1	0	88	5	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	38	5	5	1	1	89	6	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	33	7	2	0	0	91	2	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	34	10	2	2	0	87	4	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	57	30	11	2	0	0	87	2	256
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	60	30	8	2	0	0	89	2	177
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	69	24	4	3	0	0	93	3	94

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	39	19	8	2	0	0	71	10	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	43	12	6	1	0	0	81	7	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	38	13	9	1	0	0	77	10	202
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	38	11	8	1	1	0	80	9	63
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	42	11	9	0	2	0	79	10	84
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	47	12	3	3	0	0	81	7	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	34	9	7	2	0	1	83	9	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	42	1	1	3	0	2	94	4	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	46	11	6	2	0	0	81	9	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	43	13	7	3	1	0	77	10	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	43	9	10	2	0	0	79	12	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	45	43	9	3	0	0	0	88	3	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	47	10	9	1	0	0	80	10	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	38	12	7	3	0	0	78	10	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	41	8	6	3	0	1	82	9	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	29	5	13	2	0	0	81	14	59
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	48	11	6	0	2	0	83	6	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	44	11	10	2	0	0	76	12	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	46	7	11	3	1	1	80	14	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	39	45	5	9	2	0	0	84	11	94

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	40	10	8	5	0	0	77	13	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	42	11	6	2	0	0	81	8	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	34	13	9	3	0	0	75	12	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	36	42	11	9	2	0	0	78	11	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	32	11	10	2	3	0	76	13	84
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	44	11	9	2	0	0	78	11	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	34	15	6	2	0	0	76	9	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	40	4	7	3	0	0	86	10	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	34	15	6	4	0	0	74	10	79
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	40	13	8	4	0	1	75	12	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	37	12	8	6	0	0	74	14	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	35	17	5	3	0	1	75	8	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	42	9	7	3	1	0	81	9	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	36	14	7	4	0	0	75	11	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	39	10	10	4	0	1	77	13	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	28	12	11	3	0	2	74	14	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	37	13	4	0	0	2	82	4	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	38	14	9	2	0	0	75	11	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	40	14	8	4	0	1	73	12	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	41	13	12	2	0	0	74	14	94

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	53	5	4	0	0	0	91	4	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	44	9	5	2	0	2	84	7	164
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	38	12	9	1	1	1	79	9	202
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	48	9	5	1	0	0	86	6	64
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	41	8	6	2	2	1	83	8	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	46	7	4	2	1	2	87	6	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	42	11	4	2	0	2	83	6	231
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	59	33	4	3	1	0	0	92	4	70
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	44	12	6	4	0	1	78	10	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	46	8	6	2	1	1	83	9	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	39	18	7	3	0	1	71	11	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	32	10	4	1	0	0	84	6	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	51	2	4	0	2	0	94	4	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	41	11	7	1	0	0	80	9	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	44	8	8	3	0	2	81	11	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	32	7	13	3	0	0	78	16	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	38	15	2	0	0	2	82	2	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	42	11	6	1	1	1	82	7	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	35	12	11	3	1	2	73	15	177
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	39	9	6	3	0	0	82	10	94

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	29	15	8	0	0	77	8	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	42	7	3	2	0	87	5	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	36	12	5	0	0	83	5	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	44	8	6	3	0	84	9	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	54	33	7	3	2	0	87	6	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	46	6	4	2	0	88	6	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	35	10	3	2	0	86	5	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	35	5	2	0	0	93	2	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	34	10	1	4	0	85	5	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	41	9	4	2	0	85	6	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	44	9	3	1	0	87	4	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	57	33	9	2	0	0	90	2	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	39	3	6	0	0	90	6	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	38	9	3	3	0	85	6	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	47	5	3	3	1	89	6	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	35	10	4	0	0	86	4	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	32	10	4	0	0	87	4	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	39	10	5	3	0	83	8	256
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	43	10	4	4	0	83	7	177
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	34	9	4	0	0	87	4	94

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	28	23	11	2	0	0	64	13	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	34	24	15	2	0	0	59	17	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	31	24	17	11	0	0	48	27	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	22	29	20	22	8	0	0	51	29	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	49	13	2	0	0	0	85	2	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	44	18	10	1	0	0	71	11	191
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	38	25	11	5	0	0	59	15	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	33	21	7	4	1	0	68	11	71
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	34	13	6	1	0	1	80	8	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	34	25	9	4	1	0	61	14	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	37	25	11	7	0	0	57	18	173
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	27	38	17	16	3	0	0	65	18	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	49	9	4	1	1	0	86	5	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	39	22	9	4	0	0	65	13	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	35	25	11	9	0	1	56	19	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	44	19	7	5	0	0	70	11	59
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	39	15	2	4	0	0	79	6	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	41	19	6	4	0	0	71	10	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	31	26	10	9	0	0	55	19	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	23	36	16	13	12	0	0	59	25	94

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	4	21	36	26	12	2	0	38	25	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	6	23	39	22	9	1	0	31	29	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	24	41	20	6	0	0	27	32	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	6	23	50	16	5	0	0	20	29	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	2	13	36	30	17	1	1	48	15	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	8	22	39	22	7	1	2	30	30	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	5	22	44	20	7	0	1	28	27	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	2	21	49	24	5	0	0	29	22	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	7	16	36	30	7	1	3	39	24	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	6	22	43	21	7	1	1	28	29	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	25	45	14	5	0	1	19	35	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	6	22	43	24	3	0	3	27	28	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	2	14	31	35	14	1	3	51	17	74
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	25	39	18	9	1	2	27	33	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	21	49	14	8	0	1	22	28	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	4	26	43	15	11	0	1	26	31	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	10	51	20	17	2	0	38	10	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	19	42	26	8	0	0	34	24	256
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	4	23	45	16	10	1	1	26	28	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	9	14	56	18	3	0	0	22	23	94

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	10	21	43	24	3	0	69	10	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	4	6	23	37	29	2	0	67	10	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	2	10	22	46	18	1	1	65	12	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	3	8	28	38	23	1	0	61	11	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	9	21	23	42	5	1	69	9	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	2	5	23	40	29	0	2	70	6	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	2	6	25	40	22	2	3	66	8	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	4	21	36	39	0	0	75	4	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	2	7	17	36	31	4	3	71	11	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	4	14	22	39	18	3	1	59	19	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	5	10	20	43	23	0	0	66	15	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	1	6	34	36	19	0	4	57	7	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	1	8	8	32	46	2	2	82	10	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	13	22	33	23	1	3	58	18	208
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	5	8	21	38	27	0	2	66	13	183
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	2	7	37	31	20	0	3	53	9	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	2	11	12	41	25	4	4	72	14	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	2	11	22	38	24	1	2	64	13	254
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	2	10	20	45	17	3	3	66	13	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	1	13	28	41	18	0	0	59	14	94

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	6	21	38	21	10	2	3	32	28	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	12	35	26	16	1	1	42	22	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	15	30	37	10	1	0	47	22	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	4	14	35	30	16	1	0	46	18	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	7	9	39	20	19	5	1	42	17	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	14	40	25	13	1	2	40	20	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	12	34	35	11	0	2	47	19	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	21	40	26	11	0	3	37	21	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	6	21	30	29	9	2	3	40	28	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	19	30	29	14	2	1	44	25	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	13	43	22	10	1	2	33	23	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	16	34	26	11	0	3	38	27	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	16	37	18	22	1	0	41	21	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	8	18	38	20	14	1	2	34	27	207
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	14	36	27	13	1	1	40	23	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	21	30	23	12	2	1	36	32	59
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	7	21	29	21	8	10	4	33	33	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	24	32	24	8	1	1	32	36	256
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	12	22	34	21	7	2	2	29	35	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	9	24	39	16	9	0	2	26	34	94

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	7	10	34	24	21	2	3	47	17	64
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	21	34	27	12	1	0	39	27	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	22	44	16	7	0	1	23	33	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	1	27	42	23	7	0	0	30	28	64
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	2	12	28	25	28	3	2	56	15	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	4	20	39	27	9	1	1	36	24	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	20	46	20	7	0	0	27	27	232
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	1	24	44	24	7	0	0	30	26	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	9	34	35	15	0	3	51	14	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	17	38	31	9	1	0	40	22	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	23	42	20	7	0	1	28	30	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	6	16	49	17	8	0	4	25	23	66
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	3	5	22	49	19	1	0	70	8	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	22	31	25	12	0	1	38	31	208
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	19	46	20	7	0	1	27	27	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	7	18	39	28	7	0	1	36	25	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	9	29	29	21	10	2	57	11	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	17	39	25	12	0	1	38	22	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	25	41	16	8	1	2	25	33	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	4	26	48	15	6	0	1	21	31	94

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	4	6	29	30	22	3	5	57	11	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	17	26	35	13	3	1	50	23	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	20	34	25	7	1	2	33	33	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	12	24	33	17	11	0	3	29	36	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	1	8	12	29	40	7	2	77	10	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	13	27	33	17	2	3	53	19	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	15	35	27	10	1	2	38	27	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	4	18	44	23	8	0	2	32	23	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	13	14	35	24	4	5	65	20	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	17	30	29	12	1	1	42	28	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	23	34	22	10	1	1	33	33	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	5	24	39	25	3	2	3	29	30	66
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	6	10	16	34	28	4	4	66	17	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	22	32	22	13	0	2	36	32	207
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	22	29	22	12	1	3	36	34	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	6	26	36	20	10	0	1	31	32	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	2	13	13	33	21	10	8	66	18	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	6	17	32	28	12	1	4	42	25	256
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	12	22	38	17	10	0	2	27	34	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	14	24	38	14	9	0	1	23	39	94

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	4	6	14	36	29	8	3	73	11	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	4	9	28	34	20	2	2	57	14	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	9	22	43	18	1	1	62	16	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	6	10	22	38	22	1	0	61	16	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	4	14	21	18	34	6	3	57	19	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	6	7	29	32	21	2	2	56	13	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	4	10	28	37	15	3	3	56	15	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	3	13	25	44	14	0	1	58	16	71
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	2	15	25	30	17	6	5	53	20	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	16	28	32	15	2	1	48	23	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	13	29	32	16	2	2	49	20	169
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	5	22	33	27	11	0	3	39	28	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	7	10	15	20	33	11	4	62	20	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	19	25	29	16	1	3	47	27	207
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	14	32	25	17	2	3	44	22	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	17	36	26	9	0	1	36	28	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	6	12	15	28	23	12	4	61	21	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	3	11	27	35	19	2	3	57	15	256
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	4	10	28	41	15	1	2	57	15	177
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	4	13	36	32	12	1	2	45	18	94

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	6	13	25	32	18	6	0	53	21	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	14	29	31	18	1	0	49	21	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	5	16	36	31	11	0	1	43	21	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	7	15	26	40	9	3	0	50	23	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	3	13	30	25	24	4	1	51	17	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	4	17	31	32	13	1	2	46	22	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	11	35	34	10	0	2	46	18	233
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	3	15	40	30	11	0	1	42	18	71
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	16	40	25	12	0	3	38	21	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	14	36	28	13	2	1	43	20	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	13	45	24	7	2	1	32	22	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	4	18	35	27	12	0	3	40	23	66
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	4	13	22	34	20	0	6	58	18	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	18	32	29	12	1	2	42	25	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	14	35	27	13	2	2	42	22	183
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	10	20	26	34	3	2	5	39	33	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	2	15	29	22	13	12	6	44	21	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	15	32	29	11	4	3	42	23	254
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	20	33	26	9	3	4	37	27	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	5	22	43	19	7	1	1	27	28	94

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	3	19	23	41	10	2	2	53	23	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	18	34	30	11	0	0	41	25	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	4	18	41	26	12	0	0	37	22	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	9	11	36	27	17	0	0	45	20	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	3	9	17	39	27	3	1	69	13	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	6	12	39	30	11	0	2	42	18	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	3	19	42	28	8	0	1	36	22	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	14	45	28	11	0	1	40	14	72

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	19	14	9	5	16	3	66	17	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	31	10	3	4	9	11	80	8	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	30	15	8	1	7	7	71	12	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	44	11	2	2	7	6	84	3	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	20	8	8	4	12	10	74	16	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	27	8	4	1	7	9	85	6	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	31	9	3	3	5	7	82	8	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	57	24	8	4	0	1	5	87	5	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	26	33	19	4	5	11	2	68	10	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	23	13	10	5	12	9	66	19	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	30	10	14	3	7	5	69	20	169
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	40	10	5	3	6	6	80	9	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	23	11	2	3	14	7	80	6	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	28	13	10	4	5	6	70	16	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	33	13	8	4	4	9	72	14	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	35	8	10	4	5	5	76	15	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	21	13	4	2	15	12	74	8	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	26	12	5	2	6	9	77	8	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	31	12	6	4	5	8	75	11	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	35	12	10	2	2	4	75	13	94

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	21	4	6	6	3	83	13	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	28	7	4	4	1	86	7	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	26	8	7	4	1	81	11	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	57	34	5	2	3	0	91	4	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	23	11	8	2	0	79	11	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	32	5	4	1	1	90	5	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	58	30	3	6	2	1	89	9	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	73	21	4	1	0	0	94	1	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	58	24	11	2	4	1	83	6	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	52	31	6	6	4	1	84	10	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	23	10	11	5	0	74	16	170
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	57	30	4	5	4	0	87	9	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	21	11	9	2	1	78	11	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	52	30	8	7	4	0	82	10	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	33	7	7	4	1	82	11	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	23	10	7	6	0	77	12	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	43	10	4	2	0	85	6	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	32	6	7	4	0	83	12	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	28	9	10	3	1	78	13	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	24	6	6	3	0	84	10	94

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	73	15	6	5	0	2	89	5	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	74	21	4	1	1	0	95	2	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	68	22	4	3	2	0	90	5	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	77	18	1	3	0	0	95	3	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	68	15	10	7	0	0	83	7	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	71	22	4	2	0	0	94	2	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	68	24	4	4	1	0	92	5	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	78	17	4	1	0	0	94	1	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	68	21	8	1	3	0	89	4	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	65	26	4	3	1	1	92	5	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	64	26	3	4	4	0	89	7	170
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	67	27	3	3	0	0	94	3	66
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	77	17	3	2	0	0	94	2	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	57	30	3	8	2	0	87	10	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	64	29	1	3	3	0	93	7	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	34	7	3	4	0	86	7	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	77	21	2	0	0	0	98	0	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	61	32	4	2	0	0	93	2	256
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	64	25	5	5	1	0	90	5	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	30	4	1	0	0	95	1	94

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	25	7	8	0	5	0	84	8	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	63	29	5	3	0	1	0	92	3	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	29	8	4	1	0	1	86	6	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	54	40	4	2	0	0	0	94	2	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	52	33	7	5	0	3	0	88	5	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	56	34	7	3	1	0	0	90	3	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	58	30	6	3	1	1	0	89	5	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	67	27	3	3	0	0	0	94	3	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	58	27	10	4	1	0	0	85	5	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	32	6	4	2	1	1	87	6	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	38	9	3	2	0	1	86	5	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	63	25	7	3	2	0	0	88	5	67

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	17	9	5	3	10	8	80	9	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	21	10	2	5	11	3	80	8	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	22	10	3	3	7	4	82	7	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	67	17	2	3	3	5	4	92	7	66

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	30	14	5	0	3	2	80	5	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	59	29	7	2	2	1	1	89	4	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	62	22	8	3	0	1	4	89	3	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	62	25	8	2	0	1	1	90	2	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	58	15	15	5	0	3	4	78	5	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	57	29	7	4	1	1	1	88	5	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	63	24	6	3	1	0	5	91	4	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	26	7	0	0	1	5	92	0	72

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	22	12	11	3	2	0	74	14	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	34	10	7	4	0	0	79	10	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	31	9	10	3	1	0	78	13	202
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	39	12	5	2	0	0	82	6	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	29	14	8	5	0	2	72	13	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	31	10	9	2	1	0	79	11	190
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	34	10	4	4	0	1	82	8	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	40	9	4	0	0	0	86	4	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	39	10	9	5	0	0	76	14	79
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	31	6	12	3	1	0	78	16	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	41	12	9	2	1	0	76	11	170
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	32	4	6	5	0	0	85	11	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	35	5	11	4	1	0	80	15	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	40	5	8	2	0	1	85	10	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	42	10	9	4	1	1	77	13	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	36	9	13	4	0	0	74	17	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	29	46	7	7	4	2	4	80	12	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	38	11	6	2	1	1	82	7	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	36	14	7	7	1	0	72	15	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	36	19	5	2	2	0	73	8	94

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	54	29	8	6	0	2	85	6	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	23	9	4	3	3	84	7	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	23	12	6	6	2	76	12	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	38	8	6	1	0	85	7	66

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	37	6	4	2	2	1	88	6	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	56	32	5	4	2	1	1	89	6	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	30	9	6	2	1	1	82	8	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	32	6	5	1	0	0	88	6	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	28	11	5	1	1	1	83	6	84
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	57	33	5	4	1	0	1	91	4	190
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	31	6	3	2	1	1	89	5	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	36	4	4	0	1	0	92	4	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	36	8	4	2	1	0	85	6	79
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	33	6	9	2	0	0	83	11	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	35	9	5	3	0	0	83	8	168
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	28	8	1	1	0	0	90	3	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	31	7	1	3	2	0	88	4	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	50	35	7	5	3	0	0	85	8	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	36	5	6	2	0	1	87	7	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	35	5	8	4	0	0	83	12	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	36	4	4	2	4	0	90	6	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	35	10	7	2	1	1	82	8	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	31	12	8	3	0	0	77	11	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	40	11	8	0	1	0	82	8	94

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

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	27	73	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	63	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	58	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	71	65

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	52	22	5	6	0	7	7	87	7	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	17	5	3	1	12	11	88	5	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	58	24	6	2	0	2	7	90	3	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	62	23	2	3	0	7	3	95	3	65

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	52	25	9	9	3	0	2	78	13	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	31	7	5	2	0	0	85	8	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	58	25	6	7	2	0	1	84	10	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	29	7	2	0	1	0	91	2	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	52	28	10	7	1	1	1	82	8	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	28	8	3	2	0	0	87	5	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	63	24	4	5	2	0	0	88	7	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	67	26	3	4	0	0	0	93	4	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	29	16	2	5	0	0	77	7	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	25	10	6	5	1	0	79	11	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	35	10	5	4	0	0	81	9	169
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	67	19	9	2	3	0	0	86	5	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	63	20	10	6	1	0	0	83	7	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	57	30	4	8	1	0	0	86	9	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	38	7	3	2	0	1	87	5	183
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	23	9	3	7	0	0	81	10	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	37	9	2	2	0	0	87	4	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	33	6	6	2	0	1	86	8	256
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	31	10	9	2	1	0	78	11	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	31	11	3	1	1	0	85	4	93

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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	20	10	2	2	12	0	85	4	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	59	23	8	4	1	4	1	87	5	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	26	10	3	1	6	0	85	5	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	24	9	1	0	7	0	89	1	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	61	24	3	2	0	9	0	94	3	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	29	8	3	1	6	0	88	4	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	29	9	4	0	5	0	85	5	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	29	7	1	0	4	0	91	1	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	26	7	1	2	9	0	89	4	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	27	13	4	2	6	1	79	7	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	29	12	3	3	6	0	80	7	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	33	9	4	1	0	2	85	6	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	31	0	2	1	6	1	96	4	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	33	10	4	2	4	0	83	6	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	39	7	3	2	4	0	88	5	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	37	12	0	2	3	0	85	2	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	58	34	4	0	2	2	0	94	2	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	32	11	3	2	7	0	82	6	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	29	10	4	1	6	1	83	5	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	45	34	13	1	1	6	0	84	2	94

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	32	6	3	2	2	0	89	5	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	26	7	6	2	1	1	85	8	165
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	29	10	3	2	1	0	84	6	202
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	29	11	1	0	1	0	88	1	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	73	18	7	1	0	1	0	92	1	84
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	37	6	3	2	2	0	89	5	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	33	12	4	2	2	0	83	6	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	33	3	3	0	0	2	95	3	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	54	29	8	3	4	3	0	86	7	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	36	9	5	4	2	0	82	9	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	33	12	5	4	1	0	79	9	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	32	7	7	3	0	2	82	10	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	30	4	2	1	1	1	92	4	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	35	11	6	3	2	0	80	9	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	39	9	4	2	1	0	84	7	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	41	12	0	2	2	0	85	2	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	56	40	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	49	34	10	3	3	1	0	84	6	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	35	9	6	2	1	1	82	9	177
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	36	11	7	0	2	0	82	8	94

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	29	8	4	0	9	0	87	5	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	34	13	5	3	2	0	78	9	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	36	13	6	2	2	0	78	9	202
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	43	8	6	0	3	0	86	6	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	35	7	4	0	6	0	89	4	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	42	11	5	2	3	0	82	6	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	36	13	7	2	1	0	79	8	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	39	46	10	0	1	3	0	88	1	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	36	15	4	1	3	0	79	5	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	37	13	7	4	5	0	75	11	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	34	19	8	4	2	0	68	12	170
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	43	10	10	3	2	2	76	13	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	49	5	0	1	3	1	93	1	74
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	35	15	8	4	4	0	73	12	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	44	11	8	3	2	0	78	11	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	43	14	3	2	2	2	80	6	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	40	11	2	0	12	2	85	2	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	36	18	5	4	2	0	72	9	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	41	13	8	2	4	1	76	11	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	40	13	10	0	4	0	76	10	93

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	31	11	13	0	6	0	74	14	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	35	14	17	4	0	0	65	21	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	43	19	11	4	2	0	66	15	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	36	17	6	0	1	0	77	6	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	40	14	13	2	0	0	70	15	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	42	17	15	2	2	0	65	17	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	49	13	8	2	1	0	76	11	232
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	31	50	10	4	3	1	0	83	7	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	26	36	12	17	4	5	0	65	22	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	35	20	13	8	2	0	58	22	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	19	44	14	17	6	0	0	63	23	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	19	54	12	10	3	0	2	75	13	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	44	8	7	2	2	0	81	10	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	34	19	16	5	2	0	58	22	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	45	14	16	3	1	0	67	19	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	43	15	9	4	0	0	72	13	59
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	27	46	15	4	0	8	0	79	4	50
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	37	21	16	4	2	0	57	21	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	42	14	16	3	2	0	66	20	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	28	38	17	12	2	3	0	68	14	94

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	20	13	11	5	6	2	68	17	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	21	34	22	16	3	2	1	57	20	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	30	22	11	4	3	0	61	16	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	31	15	9	2	3	0	73	11	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	24	20	7	8	5	0	63	16	84
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	31	26	8	3	6	0	60	11	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	26	19	14	3	5	0	61	19	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	33	20	1	0	3	0	78	1	73

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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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	41	18	6	0	3	0	75	6	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	41	15	8	4	1	1	72	13	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	47	16	7	0	1	0	77	7	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	54	9	7	0	0	0	83	7	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	45	8	6	2	3	0	83	8	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	53	13	4	1	1	0	82	5	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	42	20	4	2	1	0	74	6	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	39	47	14	0	0	0	0	86	0	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	36	19	6	1	0	0	73	7	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	44	15	7	2	1	0	75	10	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	42	14	11	2	1	0	73	13	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	41	9	7	1	1	0	82	9	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	48	4	8	0	2	0	88	8	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	44	14	9	1	2	0	76	10	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	45	17	10	1	1	0	72	11	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	37	48	9	5	0	2	0	86	5	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	46	7	2	0	0	0	91	2	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	43	15	9	2	1	0	74	11	256
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	43	16	6	3	4	0	75	9	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	43	15	10	0	2	0	75	10	94

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	32	41	11	6	5	5	0	77	11	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	41	13	15	7	3	1	65	22	164
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	44	16	11	3	3	0	69	15	202
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	17	61	17	4	0	0	0	79	4	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	22	41	13	9	1	12	2	74	11	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	19	44	21	11	3	3	0	65	14	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	42	22	10	4	4	1	63	14	233
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	26	49	14	6	1	4	0	78	7	72

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	32	10	13	3	4	3	72	17	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	38	10	13	4	4	2	71	18	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	35	11	8	2	1	0	78	11	202
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	33	6	3	2	1	0	89	5	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	34	31	14	7	2	8	3	74	11	84
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	45	8	5	2	2	1	84	8	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	35	11	4	1	2	1	83	5	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	36	5	7	0	6	0	87	7	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	33	11	6	4	5	0	78	10	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	40	7	7	3	1	0	83	10	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	34	7	7	2	3	2	84	9	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	35	6	2	1	0	0	90	4	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	39	5	13	2	1	0	79	16	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	39	8	3	2	1	0	86	5	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	29	12	5	3	1	0	80	8	183
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	48	35	7	2	7	2	0	85	9	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	29	7	6	0	10	2	85	6	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	31	8	6	2	3	1	82	9	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	34	4	5	3	2	1	87	9	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	34	8	7	0	1	0	84	7	94

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	30	14	5	2	6	0	79	7	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	35	19	7	4	1	1	70	10	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	40	16	5	1	3	0	77	7	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	48	40	9	1	2	0	0	88	3	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	32	18	3	1	1	0	77	5	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	41	13	2	1	2	0	84	2	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	40	17	3	1	1	0	79	4	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	41	10	0	0	3	0	90	0	71
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	34	19	4	2	0	0	75	6	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	42	16	3	1	1	0	79	5	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	38	15	3	3	1	0	79	6	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	36	7	1	1	0	0	90	2	68

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	32	24	13	8	5	16	3	69	15	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	17	22	11	10	23	1	44	27	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	21	26	16	10	11	13	3	56	26	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	24	17	9	3	13	3	65	14	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	18	18	19	13	2	27	2	52	22	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	24	22	11	5	19	3	51	21	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	22	21	11	9	14	4	49	25	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	20	16	7	4	15	13	62	15	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	34	26	11	9	4	15	1	72	15	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	25	15	14	13	15	2	49	33	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	24	20	12	13	13	4	46	30	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	27	21	19	8	6	12	7	60	17	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	23	25	3	11	5	32	3	72	23	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	21	23	13	15	13	13	2	52	32	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	17	19	14	20	15	7	34	42	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	19	24	6	10	14	11	47	22	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	13	29	7	7	2	39	2	72	16	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	17	17	14	16	16	3	42	37	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	20	16	13	18	17	6	39	40	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	25	16	15	7	13	6	53	27	94

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	27	16	5	0	2	0	79	5	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	42	10	11	5	1	0	75	16	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	39	17	10	5	3	1	67	15	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	28	46	14	8	2	3	0	76	10	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	39	8	8	1	6	2	81	10	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	36	13	15	2	3	0	69	17	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	37	14	12	6	1	0	68	18	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	32	45	11	9	1	0	1	78	11	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	30	10	6	2	1	0	81	9	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	39	12	12	6	3	0	69	19	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	27	39	17	8	8	1	0	66	17	169
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	43	15	11	1	0	0	72	13	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	43	1	6	0	4	0	92	6	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	30	11	13	5	3	0	70	18	206
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	27	37	15	13	4	3	1	67	18	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	39	32	15	3	7	3	0	74	11	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	32	36	10	10	0	10	2	78	11	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	40	11	13	6	2	0	69	20	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	33	19	15	6	2	0	59	22	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	29	11	15	6	2	1	67	22	94

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	29	11	6	2	2	1	81	8	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	37	9	8	7	3	0	75	16	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	30	13	18	11	2	2	56	30	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	15	35	14	17	12	1	6	54	31	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	25	11	6	2	5	2	79	9	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	30	12	11	6	2	0	71	17	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	31	18	11	13	3	1	56	25	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	19	29	18	14	7	3	11	56	24	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	23	10	6	1	7	2	81	8	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	34	11	8	14	2	0	67	22	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	25	12	18	12	4	0	56	32	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	23	26	19	9	14	0	9	53	26	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	23	7	2	2	5	1	88	5	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	29	10	15	11	2	1	63	27	207
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	33	13	15	11	2	1	61	26	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	12	34	14	15	18	0	8	49	36	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	34	8	4	4	2	2	84	8	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	32	12	13	12	1	1	62	25	256
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	26	16	12	17	3	2	53	31	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	20	16	14	22	20	2	5	40	45	94

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	31	14	7	0	0	3	78	8	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	23	18	6	3	1	1	71	10	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	17	16	17	6	1	2	60	24	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	16	17	9	0	2	6	72	10	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	21	8	0	1	1	8	89	1	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	28	15	4	3	1	2	78	6	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	29	19	8	3	0	3	69	11	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	24	20	3	0	0	4	76	3	73

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	54	26	10	5	2	0	3	83	6	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	24	17	7	4	0	1	72	10	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	25	14	7	3	1	2	75	11	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	17	14	2	0	3	6	83	2	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	28	17	1	0	4	7	80	1	84
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	57	26	11	4	1	1	1	85	4	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	58	24	11	3	2	0	2	83	5	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	66	15	10	0	0	1	8	89	0	73

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	88	4	0	0	0	3	5	100	0	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	83	5	2	2	2	3	2	94	4	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	74	10	5	3	1	4	3	90	5	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	83	5	3	2	2	0	6	94	3	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	81	1	3	0	1	6	7	95	1	84
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	82	7	3	2	0	4	2	94	2	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	77	7	4	3	1	3	4	91	5	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	87	4	1	0	0	0	7	98	0	72

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	81	7	3	1	0	8	96	2	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	80	4	6	2	2	7	92	2	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	81	5	2	1	0	10	97	1	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	82	5	0	0	0	14	100	0	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	81	1	1	0	4	13	99	0	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	89	3	2	1	1	5	98	1	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	86	4	1	0	1	7	98	0	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	90	3	0	0	0	7	100	0	73

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	28	39	16	15	0	2	0	69	15	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	51	16	8	1	1	0	74	9	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	47	16	6	2	2	1	75	9	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	50	15	4	2	0	0	79	6	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	20	50	16	7	0	6	1	75	7	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	24	47	19	7	2	2	0	73	8	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	43	17	6	3	3	0	73	9	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	28	51	11	7	0	3	0	81	7	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	40	22	1	2	3	0	73	4	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	42	16	3	5	4	0	75	8	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	27	37	20	12	2	2	0	66	14	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	43	24	3	1	3	1	71	4	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	39	14	6	1	4	0	78	8	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	38	18	11	4	3	0	66	15	207
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	48	15	8	1	2	0	75	10	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	26	38	20	0	7	9	0	70	8	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	29	10	10	5	0	0	76	14	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	47	13	12	4	0	0	72	16	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	41	12	13	3	2	0	71	17	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	47	12	3	2	2	0	83	5	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	38	9	5	1	1	1	84	6	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	40	18	9	2	1	0	71	11	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	45	8	10	4	2	0	77	14	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	55	12	0	0	0	0	88	0	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	34	10	4	2	0	0	84	6	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	42	11	8	1	4	0	79	9	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	36	12	8	3	2	0	77	11	170
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	45	8	3	2	2	0	88	5	66
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	41	2	7	0	0	0	90	7	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	43	9	8	3	2	0	80	11	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	44	14	8	4	3	0	74	12	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	38	14	2	2	2	0	82	4	59
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	44	6	2	0	2	0	92	2	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	36	11	7	3	2	0	79	10	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	35	15	7	2	4	0	76	9	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	31	12	5	1	5	0	81	7	94

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	35	16	5	5	8	0	72	10	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	38	19	12	4	5	1	63	17	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	38	18	6	2	7	0	72	9	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	44	14	3	2	3	0	81	5	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	36	12	7	3	6	1	76	11	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	43	15	6	1	3	0	77	7	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	41	11	7	3	5	0	79	10	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	40	8	0	0	4	0	91	0	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	30	16	5	4	4	0	74	9	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	44	14	3	2	6	0	80	5	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	38	12	4	4	3	1	80	8	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	42	8	5	0	1	1	87	5	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	33	6	2	1	6	1	90	4	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	35	13	6	3	3	0	76	10	208
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	40	16	5	3	4	0	74	8	183
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	38	10	4	2	2	2	83	6	59
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	58	29	4	6	0	4	0	90	6	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	29	13	5	1	10	0	78	7	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	36	10	6	2	7	0	81	8	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	32	14	1	3	8	0	81	5	94

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	34	29	14	6	5	11	2	71	13	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	42	17	10	5	5	1	66	16	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	37	18	8	1	6	1	70	10	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	38	11	2	2	7	0	85	3	66

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	31	10	7	3	7	2	79	11	64
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	34	9	8	4	4	1	78	13	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	28	11	3	3	7	0	81	7	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	54	28	4	5	3	4	2	87	8	66

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	71	17	8	2	2	0	0	89	3	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	62	32	2	2	2	0	0	94	4	165
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	33	6	3	1	0	0	90	4	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	62	34	2	2	0	0	0	97	2	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	75	21	2	0	0	0	1	98	0	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	59	33	6	2	1	0	0	92	2	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	32	5	5	2	0	0	89	7	233
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	64	30	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	75	18	5	0	2	0	0	92	2	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	57	35	3	4	0	1	0	92	5	154
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	33	7	4	2	0	0	87	6	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	29	8	0	2	0	0	91	2	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	76	22	2	0	0	0	0	98	0	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	56	32	7	4	1	0	0	88	5	208
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	43	5	5	2	0	0	88	6	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	32	7	4	2	0	0	87	6	59
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	68	32	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	56	32	7	4	1	0	0	89	5	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	35	9	3	1	1	0	87	4	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	57	31	11	1	1	0	0	87	2	94

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	64	25	5	2	5	0	0	89	6	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	28	9	2	2	1	0	87	4	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	33	11	4	1	1	0	84	5	201
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	36	5	3	1	0	0	91	4	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	70	16	11	1	0	0	2	88	1	84
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	56	32	9	3	1	0	0	88	3	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	38	7	3	2	0	0	88	5	232
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	68	22	7	3	0	0	0	90	3	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	66	21	8	3	2	0	0	87	5	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	33	8	4	0	1	0	88	4	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	36	8	3	5	1	0	84	8	173
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	57	31	10	0	2	0	0	88	2	65
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	70	18	10	2	0	0	0	88	2	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	28	14	5	3	0	0	79	7	208
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	34	11	4	2	0	0	83	6	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	57	29	9	3	2	0	0	86	6	59
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	71	17	7	4	0	0	0	89	4	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	32	12	6	3	0	0	79	8	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	33	14	9	1	0	0	76	10	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	48	34	11	5	1	1	0	83	6	94

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	62	27	6	3	2	0	0	89	5	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	34	8	2	2	0	0	87	4	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	32	11	5	1	1	0	83	6	199
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	30	5	3	0	1	0	92	3	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	61	25	10	2	0	0	1	87	2	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	36	7	3	1	0	0	89	4	191
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	36	7	5	2	0	0	86	7	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	69	22	7	1	0	0	0	92	1	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	63	23	6	5	2	0	0	86	8	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	49	38	8	5	0	1	0	87	5	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	37	8	4	3	0	0	85	8	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	31	7	0	2	0	0	92	2	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	65	26	7	2	0	0	0	91	2	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	49	35	8	5	3	1	0	84	8	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	40	10	4	2	0	0	84	6	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	29	7	7	2	0	0	84	9	59
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	66	25	6	4	0	0	0	91	4	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	34	10	6	3	0	0	82	8	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	36	14	6	1	0	0	79	7	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	38	10	4	1	0	0	85	5	94

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	21	14	14	6	2	0	66	19	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	30	14	6	3	3	0	77	9	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	30	12	7	3	1	0	77	10	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	26	15	2	4	1	0	79	6	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	52	19	14	7	2	5	1	75	10	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	30	12	7	4	2	1	77	11	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	31	14	4	4	3	0	78	8	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	25	6	4	1	1	1	88	6	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	25	12	6	4	2	1	77	10	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	24	15	6	4	4	0	74	11	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	30	13	8	5	1	0	74	13	173
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	26	9	6	3	3	3	80	10	65
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	23	12	7	1	2	3	79	9	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	27	11	10	7	3	0	71	17	208
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	28	16	9	3	1	0	71	12	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	23	18	4	4	2	2	74	8	58
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	19	13	2	0	6	0	84	2	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	25	17	9	7	2	0	66	16	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	28	17	9	7	3	1	67	16	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	33	11	8	3	3	0	77	12	94

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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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	30	35	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	28	37	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	36	31	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	26	51	23	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	33	34	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	28	34	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	31	38	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	46	19	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	28	39	33	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	28	38	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	34	38	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	36	34	30	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	26	39	35	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	32	36	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	35	34	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	34	33	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	27	44	29	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	32	29	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	34	29	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	26	39	35	93

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	46	35	9	7	3	23
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	30	51	12	2	5	59
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	2	44	43	5	1	6	66
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	19	36	35	0	5	6	17
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	53	26	14	4	4	27
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	37	49	8	0	5	74
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	4	30	50	8	0	8	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	8	36	0	4	4	24
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	37	23	19	17	5	22
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	46	39	6	4	6	54
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	2	34	49	11	0	4	47
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	9	12	0	20	8	25
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	33	34	12	11	10	20
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	2	33	51	10	0	4	68
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	31	59	2	0	2	57
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	68	17	15	0	0	0	19
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	44	22	34	9999	0	14
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	1	32	50	13	9999	4	102
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	4	32	55	5	9999	5	65
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	16	25	4	9999	4	24

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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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	95	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	94	204
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	4	96	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	93	234
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	6	94	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	95	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	90	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	7	93	68

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	63	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	66	18

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	47	13
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	68	32	16

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	13
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	18

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	68	16

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	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	18

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	18

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	45	13
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	62	38	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	63	37	18

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	46	13
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	63	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	43	18

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	54	13
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	68	32	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	66	34	18

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	61	39	13
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	63	37	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	62	38	18

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	69	16

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	52	48	13
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	44	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	52	48	18

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	55	13
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	72	18

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	13
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	18

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	16

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	53	13
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	50	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	68	18

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	72	18

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	16

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
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	50	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	27	73	18

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	16

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
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	16

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
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	50	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	66	18

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

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	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

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
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

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
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	63	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	57	17

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
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	63	37	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	65	35	17

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

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
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	44	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	46	17

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
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	16

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	20	8	10	3	0	47	12	69	8	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	13	11	9	5	5	46	11	55	24	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	13	13	3	3	47	5	62	11	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	26	11	12	2	2	39	9	71	6	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	17	6	11	2	1	39	24	61	10	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	15	11	15	3	1	48	7	57	9	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	11	13	5	3	37	15	57	16	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	24	16	9	2	0	34	15	78	3	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	21	6	9	5	4	42	14	61	20	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	15	9	18	4	4	45	6	48	16	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	16	10	2	8	40	9	60	19	173
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	20	25	15	0	2	28	11	74	2	66
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	18	15	9	3	1	47	8	72	8	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	18	15	3	4	33	11	60	12	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	15	16	8	7	34	10	45	26	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	18	18	5	4	30	7	57	14	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	16	6	6	0	0	63	10	80	0	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	14	11	15	3	3	44	10	54	14	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	9	17	5	2	39	11	50	16	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	24	18	17	6	2	25	8	62	13	94

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	34	22	15	3	0	24	1	75	4	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	29	18	5	4	20	4	64	13	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	33	14	5	1	16	1	75	8	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	36	17	0	0	6	0	82	0	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	26	12	0	1	21	4	83	2	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	30	17	2	1	20	2	76	3	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	31	17	4	2	14	2	73	7	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	27	17	1	0	8	0	80	1	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	34	22	15	5	2	22	0	71	10	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	33	16	5	3	14	0	72	10	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	32	18	4	5	12	1	71	9	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	39	37	18	0	2	5	0	79	2	66
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	26	9	0	0	28	4	88	0	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	30	13	5	3	15	1	74	10	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	38	18	7	4	10	3	66	14	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	38	12	2	0	15	4	82	3	59
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	28	8	2	0	25	2	87	3	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	30	16	4	3	20	2	70	9	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	26	23	6	1	12	1	66	8	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	23	19	5	1	12	1	71	7	94

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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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	4	96	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	93	204
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	95	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	93	235
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	4	96	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	5	95	171

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	70	30	17

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	59	17

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	65	17

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	46	13

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	70	17

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

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
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	70	17

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

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	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

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	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	61	39	13
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	59	41	17

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	59	17

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	17

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	22	10	9	10	0	41	9	63	19	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	11	11	4	3	50	10	54	18	165
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	11	12	3	2	51	6	61	12	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	23	14	15	3	2	38	6	65	8	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	19	7	10	1	1	39	22	69	6	84
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	12	11	3	2	49	7	64	11	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	9	18	3	2	40	12	52	11	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	28	12	10	0	0	34	17	81	0	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	20	7	14	3	1	40	15	61	8	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	14	14	19	3	1	45	4	55	8	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	17	11	1	4	42	8	67	10	173
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	24	20	20	0	1	26	9	67	2	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	12	17	13	3	0	46	9	65	6	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	13	16	2	1	42	9	62	7	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	15	15	3	2	44	11	54	12	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	15	17	14	2	2	38	12	64	8	58
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	16	11	7	0	0	54	11	79	0	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	14	9	16	1	2	49	8	55	8	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	9	16	3	2	47	7	53	11	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	12	17	4	0	41	10	57	9	94

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	26	14	5	0	22	0	75	6	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	32	17	7	3	18	4	65	13	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	32	17	4	2	18	2	72	7	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	33	21	0	0	7	0	77	0	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	21	11	3	0	24	3	81	5	84
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	30	15	2	2	18	2	77	4	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	28	20	2	2	14	3	71	5	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	48	26	11	1	0	14	0	86	2	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	27	13	3	1	20	0	79	5	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	32	16	3	2	19	0	75	6	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	33	17	1	4	14	2	74	6	173
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	39	32	18	2	1	8	0	77	3	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	29	33	11	1	0	22	2	83	2	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	27	14	3	1	20	2	76	6	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	42	11	6	3	15	3	75	11	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	24	14	4	0	17	3	78	5	60
2014	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	26	6	0	0	26	4	92	0	51
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	23	17	3	2	21	2	71	7	257
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	25	21	2	2	22	0	68	5	178
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	36	26	21	2	0	12	2	73	3	94

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	18	14	6	3	2	77	10	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	19	11	5	5	1	78	11	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	20	14	4	6	1	76	10	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	19	13	8	13	2	66	20	66

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	31	5	4	5	2	0	86	9	64
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	34	15	5	2	0	0	77	8	165
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	31	14	6	4	0	0	76	10	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	25	16	6	3	0	0	75	9	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	29	45	12	7	6	0	2	75	13	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	35	20	9	15	0	0	55	25	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	24	21	11	13	0	1	54	24	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	38	20	5	3	0	0	72	8	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	30	30	21	8	8	0	4	62	16	78
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	15	31	24	17	12	0	0	46	29	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	28	24	13	9	1	0	54	23	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	24	30	6	9	0	2	54	15	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	20	29	23	9	18	0	0	49	28	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	22	24	13	16	1	1	46	29	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	31	19	7	7	2	1	67	14	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	23	22	12	4	0	4	61	17	60

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	23	32	19	20	6	0	55	27	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	31	31	20	8	0	41	28	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	16	30	25	18	1	27	44	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	15	29	32	8	0	31	40	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	23	34	31	9	1	1	58	11	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	14	31	32	17	6	0	45	23	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	29	35	19	6	0	40	25	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	13	39	35	11	1	1	52	13	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	21	22	38	9	8	3	44	17	78
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	8	28	36	18	9	1	36	27	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	26	34	22	11	0	34	32	173
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	35	37	11	4	2	47	16	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	16	35	36	9	4	0	51	13	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	14	29	29	17	10	1	44	27	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	5	24	31	25	14	2	29	40	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	15	33	34	11	7	0	48	18	59

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	32	16	6	8	0	2	69	15	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	34	27	16	5	0	0	51	21	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	26	30	19	14	0	1	36	34	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	10	27	38	19	6	0	0	38	25	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	28	27	10	2	0	1	60	12	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	19	40	22	13	7	0	0	59	20	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	34	27	16	7	0	0	50	23	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	39	35	7	3	0	0	55	10	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	28	32	23	9	5	0	3	62	14	78
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	14	30	37	13	5	1	0	45	18	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	29	35	17	8	0	1	40	25	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	13	39	30	13	1	0	3	54	15	65
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	25	49	15	6	3	0	2	76	9	74
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	31	26	13	8	0	1	52	21	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	30	28	19	12	1	2	40	31	182
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	17	40	32	5	7	0	0	57	11	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	24	20	3	11	0	0	66	14	64
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	32	19	11	8	0	0	61	20	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	24	27	15	14	0	1	44	29	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	31	21	20	11	0	1	47	31	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	32	17	9	4	0	1	70	13	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	35	21	12	6	1	0	61	17	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	31	27	12	9	0	0	52	20	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	19	37	33	7	4	0	0	56	11	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	32	29	21	10	4	1	3	64	14	77
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	25	26	17	8	1	1	49	25	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	29	31	14	10	0	1	45	24	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	36	31	13	3	0	2	53	16	66
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	29	19	10	4	0	2	67	14	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	26	23	15	8	0	2	52	24	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	22	31	21	10	1	1	37	32	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	20	22	31	21	7	0	0	42	27	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	17	17	10	10	0	2	63	20	64
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	35	18	17	4	0	1	61	21	163
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	21	21	30	13	13	0	1	42	27	202
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	19	32	13	22	14	0	0	51	37	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	34	16	7	1	1	1	75	8	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	40	15	9	5	0	2	70	14	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	34	20	9	6	0	2	64	16	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	36	18	7	4	0	1	71	11	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	30	13	7	5	0	3	75	12	78
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	36	19	12	5	1	3	63	18	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	35	26	11	7	0	2	55	18	169
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	23	36	27	8	0	0	6	63	8	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	38	13	9	2	0	2	75	11	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	30	22	6	8	0	6	62	14	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	29	24	13	10	1	5	49	25	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	24	32	17	10	5	0	13	64	17	60

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	18	40	17	12	13	0	58	25	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	27	27	20	9	0	44	29	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	18	26	23	19	0	32	42	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	17	23	22	25	13	0	41	37	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	25	44	20	8	2	1	69	11	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	40	20	10	9	0	60	19	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	30	26	17	9	1	48	26	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	26	23	37	9	4	1	49	13	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	26	17	3	7	3	73	9	76
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	32	30	10	9	0	50	20	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	30	29	13	11	0	47	24	173
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	38	31	10	0	3	58	10	65
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	24	28	8	4	0	60	12	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	25	28	10	9	1	52	20	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	24	34	16	12	1	38	28	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	27	36	20	12	5	0	63	17	60

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	12	20	6	3	11	67	11	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	15	16	11	8	11	60	22	165
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	17	21	16	17	5	43	35	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	21	19	20	8	8	50	30	66

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	38	15	9	2	0	0	74	11	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	40	22	7	1	0	0	70	8	165
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	35	22	7	3	1	1	67	11	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	28	36	20	9	3	1	3	66	13	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	32	22	8	2	1	1	67	11	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	41	20	5	3	0	1	72	8	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	39	17	7	2	0	2	73	9	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	27	47	12	9	1	0	4	77	10	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	26	44	19	5	2	1	1	72	8	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	34	23	9	4	1	1	64	13	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	35	25	9	6	0	1	60	15	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	23	47	20	8	0	1	2	72	8	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	31	18	7	2	1	1	72	10	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	42	18	7	3	0	1	71	11	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	41	20	8	5	0	1	67	13	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	33	11	12	2	0	0	74	14	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	35	28	5	2	0	0	65	6	64
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	32	32	10	3	1	0	55	13	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	41	22	10	7	0	1	60	17	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	23	28	25	18	4	1	0	52	22	64
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	29	40	22	7	1	0	1	70	8	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	42	26	8	3	1	1	63	11	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	21	41	24	6	4	0	3	64	11	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	14	47	29	7	0	0	3	63	7	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	23	38	20	10	6	1	1	63	17	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	19	42	24	12	2	1	0	62	14	154
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	37	25	16	4	0	1	53	21	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	14	54	23	6	1	0	2	69	7	65
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	30	17	10	2	0	0	72	11	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	34	25	11	3	0	2	61	14	208
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	36	30	11	5	0	1	54	16	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	38	17	11	5	0	0	68	15	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	32	18	11	5	0	2	66	16	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	30	26	8	4	0	1	62	12	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	32	24	9	5	0	1	62	14	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	32	37	20	6	3	0	2	71	9	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	25	32	23	13	4	1	1	58	18	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	41	21	9	3	0	1	67	12	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	39	19	7	3	1	0	70	10	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	40	19	1	0	0	2	79	1	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	28	24	24	16	7	1	0	52	24	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	36	26	10	6	0	0	59	16	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	33	24	13	5	0	1	57	18	173
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	24	45	22	3	1	1	3	72	5	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	27	18	16	3	0	0	63	19	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	37	22	8	5	0	1	64	13	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	39	23	9	6	0	1	61	15	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	35	15	7	3	0	0	74	10	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	58	21	7	8	3	0	2	81	11	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	31	16	7	1	0	1	76	8	164
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	29	14	7	4	0	1	74	12	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	39	8	6	2	0	2	84	8	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	28	10	10	3	0	1	78	12	83
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	31	15	4	2	1	0	79	6	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	52	22	14	7	3	1	0	75	10	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	57	26	11	3	1	0	1	85	4	73

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	29	23	20	17	11	0	52	28	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	23	33	17	8	0	43	25	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	31	28	10	5	1	55	16	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	27	33	8	5	3	54	13	66

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	36	13	13	2	0	0	73	14	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	35	21	12	2	0	0	65	15	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	27	34	24	9	4	0	1	62	13	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	29	22	15	4	0	0	58	20	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	36	16	9	1	0	1	74	10	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	32	21	6	1	1	0	71	7	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	38	17	6	4	2	0	73	10	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	38	28	4	0	0	0	68	4	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	26	32	25	11	2	1	1	60	14	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	40	19	12	0	0	0	69	12	154
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	21	39	27	7	5	0	1	60	12	173
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	31	35	25	3	3	1	2	68	6	66
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	31	21	4	3	0	0	71	7	74
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	35	18	8	3	0	2	72	11	208
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	35	23	9	3	0	1	64	12	183
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	39	20	2	0	2	2	77	2	59

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	28	8	8	8	0	2	76	16	63
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	33	16	5	1	0	1	77	7	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	29	18	6	2	0	0	74	8	200
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	48	30	16	6	0	0	0	78	6	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	69	16	6	6	2	0	1	86	8	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	68	18	9	2	2	1	1	87	4	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	69	17	8	2	1	0	2	88	3	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	63	30	4	3	0	0	0	93	3	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	63	18	9	1	5	1	3	84	7	79
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	29	8	5	4	0	1	83	8	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	61	27	4	4	3	0	1	88	8	173
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	24	12	3	0	0	3	84	3	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	64	19	11	5	1	0	0	82	6	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	60	21	11	3	3	0	1	82	7	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	71	21	4	2	1	0	1	93	3	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	68	17	10	5	0	0	0	85	5	60

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	36	15	9	2	2	74	11	64
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	40	18	8	4	0	70	12	165
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	27	39	26	6	2	0	66	8	202
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	27	28	11	0	0	61	11	65

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	78	14	2	1	0	0	5	97	2	64
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	74	13	5	1	1	1	5	92	2	165
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	76	15	3	0	0	0	5	96	0	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	78	12	0	2	0	0	8	98	2	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	85	8	2	0	0	0	4	98	0	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	83	8	2	0	0	1	5	98	0	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	82	6	4	0	0	2	6	95	0	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	83	9	3	0	0	0	5	97	0	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	77	13	2	0	2	1	4	95	3	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	74	16	1	2	1	1	5	95	3	154
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	76	15	2	2	1	1	4	95	3	173
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	73	14	4	0	2	2	5	94	2	67

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	90	2	0	3	2	0	3	95	5	63
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	81	6	4	2	3	1	4	91	5	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	84	8	4	0	0	1	2	94	1	202
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	92	2	0	2	2	0	3	97	3	64
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	86	2	2	2	3	1	2	92	6	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	82	10	3	1	1	0	4	96	2	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	83	6	3	3	2	0	2	91	5	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	93	3	1	0	0	1	2	99	0	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	86	4	2	4	1	1	1	92	5	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	73	17	4	1	2	2	1	93	3	154
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	75	13	3	2	3	1	3	92	5	173
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	83	8	4	2	2	0	2	92	3	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	88	6	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	75	13	4	3	2	0	3	90	5	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	82	8	4	2	2	0	2	92	4	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	79	9	5	2	2	2	2	91	3	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	81	11	2	1	2	0	3	95	3	62
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	75	17	6	1	1	1	1	93	1	163
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	74	15	7	1	0	1	2	92	1	201
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	75	20	1	0	2	0	2	97	2	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	62	20	8	5	3	0	2	84	8	84
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	72	21	4	2	1	0	0	92	3	191
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	68	20	8	2	1	0	1	89	3	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	81	11	6	0	0	0	2	94	0	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	73	13	5	6	0	0	3	89	6	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	62	26	8	3	1	0	0	87	4	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	62	23	12	2	1	0	1	85	3	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	31	6	2	1	0	2	91	3	66
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	80	13	6	1	0	0	0	93	1	74
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	60	22	10	4	2	0	2	83	6	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	62	24	7	4	1	0	1	88	5	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	59	20	18	0	0	0	3	82	0	59

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	77	11	3	3	3	0	3	91	6	64
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	70	16	5	4	2	1	1	88	7	165
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	68	16	9	4	2	0	1	85	7	202
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	74	16	1	8	2	0	0	89	9	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	70	14	9	2	2	0	2	86	5	84
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	69	18	9	1	2	1	0	87	3	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	66	19	6	5	2	0	1	86	7	233
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	80	12	4	3	0	0	2	93	3	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	64	23	6	1	4	0	1	89	5	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	60	16	13	6	5	0	0	76	11	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	25	13	5	6	0	0	76	11	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	16	9	6	1	0	2	82	8	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	77	10	7	3	3	0	0	87	6	74
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	64	16	10	6	2	1	2	82	8	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	66	18	8	4	3	0	1	85	8	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	16	10	2	7	0	3	80	9	59

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	73	1	0	2	0	0	23	97	3	64
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	68	4	2	1	0	1	25	97	1	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	59	18	4	1	0	1	17	94	1	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	13	3	2	0	0	18	94	2	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	69	5	2	0	0	0	24	97	0	84
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	59	7	3	1	1	0	29	93	3	190
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	17	5	2	0	0	20	92	3	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	67	15	0	1	0	0	17	98	2	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	63	5	0	0	0	0	32	100	0	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	7	6	1	1	0	32	89	3	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	18	6	1	1	0	23	89	3	169
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	11	13	3	0	0	18	80	4	65
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	74	1	4	0	0	0	20	94	0	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	61	7	3	0	0	1	28	96	0	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	14	6	3	0	0	24	88	4	184
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	15	15	0	0	0	17	82	0	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	85	8	3	1	0	0	3	96	1	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	71	19	4	2	1	1	4	94	2	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	67	20	5	3	0	1	4	91	4	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	72	20	5	3	0	0	0	92	3	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	75	15	5	1	0	1	3	94	1	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	69	19	8	2	0	1	1	90	2	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	65	18	11	2	1	0	3	86	3	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	77	16	3	0	1	1	2	96	1	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	75	18	4	0	0	0	3	96	0	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	59	26	7	2	1	0	4	88	4	153
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	63	21	11	1	1	1	3	87	2	170
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	69	26	0	2	0	0	3	98	2	66
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	88	5	6	0	0	0	1	94	0	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	68	19	3	1	1	1	7	94	2	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	64	25	5	1	1	0	5	93	1	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	70	20	5	2	0	0	3	93	2	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	84	5	5	3	3	0	0	89	6	64
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	82	12	2	1	0	1	3	97	1	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	81	10	4	0	1	0	2	93	2	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	81	16	2	0	2	0	0	97	2	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	80	7	10	1	0	1	1	89	1	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	86	9	0	2	2	1	2	97	3	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	86	7	2	2	1	0	2	96	2	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	89	8	0	0	0	0	3	100	0	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	76	12	3	1	5	0	3	90	6	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	88	6	3	1	2	0	1	95	2	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	80	11	2	2	1	0	4	95	3	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	88	9	0	0	0	0	3	100	0	65
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	82	9	6	0	2	0	1	92	2	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	83	7	1	2	1	1	5	96	3	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	85	7	2	1	1	1	2	95	2	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	80	11	3	0	2	0	3	94	2	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	20	18	12	2	0	2	68	14	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	30	18	7	1	1	1	75	7	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	26	19	2	4	0	1	74	6	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	30	17	3	2	1	0	78	5	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	33	11	6	2	0	3	80	9	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	29	13	5	2	0	0	79	7	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	28	11	1	1	0	2	87	2	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	31	7	1	1	0	1	90	3	72
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	28	12	1	3	0	3	83	5	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	26	19	5	2	1	1	73	7	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	52	29	12	3	4	0	1	81	7	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	25	11	3	0	0	3	85	3	64
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	64	21	11	2	0	0	1	87	3	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	50	31	10	3	3	0	2	83	6	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	30	9	3	2	0	1	87	5	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	23	12	3	2	0	0	83	5	60

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	29	38	26	4	3	0	67	7	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	42	20	6	2	1	71	8	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	39	22	5	1	0	71	6	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	28	46	18	7	0	0	74	7	66

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	13	36	32	17	2	0	0	49	19	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	37	40	10	4	0	0	46	14	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	30	38	16	8	0	0	38	24	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	21	41	26	0	0	0	33	26	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	21	44	28	6	0	0	1	66	6	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	40	28	10	1	0	0	60	11	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	34	37	10	2	1	0	49	13	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	21	37	37	5	0	0	0	58	5	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	18	39	33	5	4	1	0	57	9	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	37	34	14	5	0	0	47	19	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	34	39	17	2	0	0	42	19	173
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	9	36	44	9	0	0	2	46	9	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	20	36	31	9	2	0	2	57	12	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	8	33	43	10	6	0	1	41	16	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	26	42	19	4	0	0	35	24	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	15	26	47	6	6	0	0	41	12	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	8	22	41	21	7	0	0	29	30	66
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	27	42	17	7	0	0	24	34	163
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	28	39	13	6	0	1	19	42	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	25	42	12	10	0	0	22	36	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	10	43	31	10	0	2	41	15	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	18	40	27	7	0	0	34	26	190
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	19	43	24	6	1	0	31	26	234
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	1	15	44	30	10	0	0	40	16	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	8	13	36	32	10	1	0	43	21	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	20	46	19	10	0	0	29	25	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	12	50	24	6	0	1	29	20	171
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	3	21	40	24	10	0	2	35	25	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	4	17	32	28	18	0	0	46	21	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	6	15	43	27	7	1	1	35	21	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	18	37	27	9	0	0	36	27	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	9	19	45	21	7	0	0	27	28	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	42	14	10	3	1	0	73	13	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	43	14	11	2	1	0	72	13	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	48	11	7	1	3	1	79	9	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	45	12	3	0	0	0	85	3	65
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	17	42	15	14	3	7	1	65	19	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	49	17	6	2	3	0	74	8	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	46	13	7	1	3	0	79	8	233
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	43	11	1	0	4	0	87	1	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	32	42	17	5	2	1	0	76	8	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	46	14	6	3	3	0	76	9	155
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	27	48	15	4	2	5	0	79	6	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	45	8	3	0	1	2	90	3	67
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	22	48	15	2	2	7	2	78	5	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	24	46	17	8	2	2	1	72	11	209
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	46	16	9	3	3	0	72	12	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	38	14	2	4	3	0	80	6	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	30	34	14	15	5	2	0	66	20	64
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	34	21	14	3	4	0	61	17	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	37	15	14	4	5	1	66	18	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	46	6	9	2	1	0	83	11	65

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	17	12	16	16	2	2	55	33	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	29	16	14	7	1	1	62	22	165
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	28	11	15	6	1	0	68	21	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	24	11	11	6	1	0	72	17	66

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	17	19	6	6	6	0	66	14	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	37	15	2	2	2	1	81	4	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	29	12	5	3	3	0	81	7	202
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	34	6	3	3	2	0	88	6	66

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	30	11	16	3	4	0	68	20	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	36	15	9	4	2	0	71	14	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	33	17	12	4	1	1	66	16	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	39	44	11	2	5	0	0	83	6	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	23	45	14	12	1	5	1	72	14	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	24	37	22	11	3	3	0	63	14	191
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	40	15	11	3	3	0	70	14	235
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	46	8	3	0	1	0	89	3	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	43	15	8	2	1	0	75	10	80
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	21	41	18	11	6	3	0	64	18	156
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	39	20	10	3	3	0	66	14	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	49	13	4	1	1	2	80	6	68
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	48	15	6	0	0	0	79	6	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	19	45	15	12	6	2	1	66	19	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	39	18	11	8	3	0	61	20	185
2017	More than 20 years in the federal public service	28	39	21	10	2	0	0	68	11	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	32	50	7	6	2	2	2	84	8	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	42	11	8	5	1	1	76	13	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	49	9	9	1	1	0	82	10	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	38	16	4	0	0	0	80	4	66

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	28	35	13	10	10	3	2	66	20	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	34	14	16	8	2	1	61	25	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	27	40	16	11	6	1	0	67	17	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	37	12	6	3	0	0	78	9	66

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	26	39	18	8	0	6	3	72	9	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	40	24	4	2	3	2	69	6	165
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	43	21	6	2	1	1	71	8	201
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	37	41	11	6	0	5	0	82	6	66

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	30	8	3	2	2	3	87	5	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	33	13	3	2	2	2	81	5	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	37	15	2	1	2	2	81	3	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	57	27	9	3	0	2	2	87	3	66

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	29	2	3	2	7	3	93	5	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	66	23	3	1	1	7	1	96	1	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	66	22	5	1	0	5	1	94	1	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	81	12	3	0	0	5	0	97	0	66

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	38	12	10	5	4	72	15	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	35	16	10	2	4	70	13	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	42	12	5	0	3	81	6	202
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	35	6	8	0	2	86	8	66

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	29	11	14	2	2	1	73	16	63
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	35	8	6	3	0	1	83	9	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	32	8	8	2	2	0	83	10	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	56	30	5	5	4	0	0	86	9	66

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	38	5	2	1	4	2	92	3	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	60	30	4	4	2	0	0	90	6	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	63	26	6	2	0	2	0	92	2	203
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	70	21	3	5	0	0	2	92	5	66

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	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	41	20	14	5	1	0	60	20	78
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	42	9	17	0	0	0	75	17	36
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	19	47	13	9	2	6	3	74	13	95
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	27	60	8	3	0	0	3	89	3	37

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	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	0	78
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	0	36

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	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	28	21	24	14	0	0	40	39	78
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	14	31	17	27	8	0	3	46	36	36

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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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	6	94	64
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	4	96	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	3	97	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	6	94	66

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	2	98	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	89	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	91	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	5	95	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	10	90	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	13	87	193
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	89	236
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	9	91	73
2017	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	10	90	75
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	89	210
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	86	184
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	13	87	256
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	91	177
2014	More than 20 years in the federal public service	6	94	94

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	68	19
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	50	18

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	95	5	19
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	78	22	18
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	96	4	25
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	88	12	25
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	74	26	23
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	92	8	25
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	76	24	33
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	69	31	16

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	62	28	6	5	0	0	89	5	18
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	33	7	7	0	0	86	7	14
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	63	29	4	4	0	0	92	4	24
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	60	32	0	9	0	0	91	9	22
2017	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	12	11	23	0	0	65	23	17
2017	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	69	13	4	9	4	0	82	13	23
2014	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	35	4	4	4	0	88	8	25
2014	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	17	9	9	0	9	79	10	11

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	29	7	6	0	10	1	84	7	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	35	9	4	1	5	4	85	5	166
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	32	10	4	2	3	2	82	7	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	34	2	3	2	2	3	93	5	66

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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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	12	71	14	3	85	15	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	24	54	22	0	69	31	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	54	16	0	64	36	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	19	69	12	0	79	21	66

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	63	40
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	60	61

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	15	22	15	17	30	0	0	38	47	40
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	23	10	26	10	0	3	53	37	61

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	10	13	23	46	0	3	16	71	39
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	13	6	33	29	3	2	27	66	61

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	23	5	0	1	5	16	92	2	65
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	49	25	14	5	2	0	5	78	7	167
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	20	15	11	4	0	5	69	15	204
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	19	9	3	5	2	9	81	8	66
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	56	14	11	2	2	3	11	82	6	85
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	21	18	10	10	2	5	59	22	192
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	18	11	10	11	1	6	65	22	232
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	16	15	7	5	1	13	67	15	73
2018	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	15	8	6	7	1	13	75	16	81
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	22	17	10	6	1	7	65	17	157
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	19	13	11	6	2	3	69	18	172
2018	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	13	17	2	8	1	9	70	11	64

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of Finance Canada by Question 108. In total, how many years have you been working in the federal public service?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence