2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Department of Finance Canada by Question 111. Do you occupy a position in which you provide services directly to the public as a regular part of your job?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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 Provides services to public 54 29 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 35 53 3 8 2 0 0 87 10 465

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 Provides services to public 78 16 0 3 0 3 0 97 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 75 15 5 2 1 1 1 91 4 466
2017 Provides services to public 84 11 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 59
2017 Does not provide services to public 73 19 4 2 1 2 0 94 2 480
2014 Provides services to public 73 21 1 0 1 1 1 97 1 69
2014 Does not provide services to public 70 19 4 4 1 2 0 91 5 515

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 Provides services to public 54 29 3 9 5 0 0 83 14 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 43 12 13 3 0 0 72 16 465
2019 Provides services to public 62 29 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 56 32 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 547
2017 Provides services to public 53 35 5 2 5 0 0 88 7 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 47 38 5 8 1 0 0 85 10 480
2014 Provides services to public 29 34 11 18 7 0 0 64 25 69
2014 Does not provide services to public 44 35 9 9 4 0 0 79 13 514

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 Provides services to public 49 37 5 6 0 0 3 89 6 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 28 42 14 12 2 0 1 72 15 464
2019 Provides services to public 47 31 7 12 2 0 0 78 14 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 34 41 11 9 3 0 1 76 13 542
2018 Provides services to public 35 45 4 11 5 0 0 80 16 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 48 11 10 3 0 1 76 13 443
2017 Provides services to public 44 34 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 35 41 12 10 2 0 0 76 12 478
2014 Provides services to public 32 37 17 10 1 1 1 71 12 69
2014 Does not provide services to public 25 39 17 13 3 0 1 66 17 514

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 Provides services to public 56 25 8 8 0 0 3 83 9 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 43 41 8 6 2 0 1 84 8 463
2019 Provides services to public 53 37 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 40
2019 Does not provide services to public 58 31 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 545
2017 Provides services to public 56 31 4 2 7 0 0 87 9 58
2017 Does not provide services to public 56 32 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 478
2014 Provides services to public 54 32 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 53 31 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 515

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 Provides services to public 66 13 6 8 6 0 3 81 14 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 34 36 13 12 4 0 0 70 17 467
2019 Provides services to public 56 25 7 0 12 0 0 81 12 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 41 40 7 10 2 1 0 81 12 548
2018 Provides services to public 42 33 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 39 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 442
2017 Provides services to public 56 23 7 8 6 0 0 79 14 57
2017 Does not provide services to public 38 36 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 478
2014 Provides services to public 40 35 6 8 9 0 2 77 17 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 37 33 13 10 6 0 1 71 16 515

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 64 26 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 41 9 8 2 0 0 82 10 466
2019 Provides services to public 55 32 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 46 39 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 546
2018 Provides services to public 39 44 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 46 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 437
2017 Provides services to public 51 31 5 10 3 0 0 82 14 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 39 48 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 479
2014 Provides services to public 36 50 4 5 5 0 0 85 11 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 38 44 9 8 1 0 0 82 9 515

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 Provides services to public 52 29 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 35 41 11 9 4 0 0 77 13 465
2019 Provides services to public 43 43 7 3 5 0 0 85 7 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 38 41 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 548
2018 Provides services to public 39 32 16 3 11 0 0 71 13 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 36 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 440
2017 Provides services to public 40 34 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 32 39 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 478
2014 Provides services to public 32 30 14 14 8 0 2 63 23 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 28 41 16 11 4 0 0 69 16 515

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 Provides services to public 63 26 8 3 0 0 0 90 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 36 44 8 9 2 0 0 81 11 460
2019 Provides services to public 55 33 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 37 45 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 546
2018 Provides services to public 37 40 14 7 3 0 0 77 10 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 49 9 8 4 0 0 78 13 440
2017 Provides services to public 46 38 8 9 0 0 0 84 9 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 33 46 9 9 2 0 0 79 12 479

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 Provides services to public 76 16 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 39 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 464
2019 Provides services to public 67 24 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 55 33 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 547
2018 Provides services to public 55 40 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 40 4 1 2 0 0 93 3 443
2017 Provides services to public 57 34 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 46 40 8 5 2 0 0 86 7 479
2014 Provides services to public 53 36 7 3 0 0 1 90 3 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 47 39 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 515

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 Provides services to public 59 24 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 38 41 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 463
2019 Provides services to public 50 26 12 2 10 0 0 76 12 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 44 38 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 547
2018 Provides services to public 52 24 13 3 8 0 0 76 11 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 36 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 441
2017 Provides services to public 47 30 2 16 5 0 0 77 21 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 34 42 11 6 6 0 0 76 13 476

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 72 17 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 38 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 460
2019 Provides services to public 62 24 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 54 34 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 547
2018 Provides services to public 65 29 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 50 38 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 442
2017 Provides services to public 61 28 5 5 2 0 0 89 7 59
2017 Does not provide services to public 52 37 7 4 1 0 0 89 4 478
2014 Provides services to public 61 30 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 59 29 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 513

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 Provides services to public 60 21 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 41 13 8 1 0 0 78 9 460
2019 Provides services to public 49 33 8 2 8 0 0 82 10 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 41 41 10 6 2 0 1 83 7 545
2018 Provides services to public 32 42 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 36 44 10 7 2 0 0 80 9 444
2017 Provides services to public 50 35 8 5 0 0 2 86 6 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 39 40 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 478
2014 Provides services to public 31 43 4 17 4 0 0 75 21 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 33 46 10 9 2 1 0 80 11 515

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 Provides services to public 57 19 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 38 39 12 7 3 0 0 78 11 466
2019 Provides services to public 41 47 5 0 7 0 0 88 7 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 40 37 12 8 2 0 0 77 11 546
2018 Provides services to public 45 26 11 8 8 0 3 72 17 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 36 38 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 442
2017 Provides services to public 41 37 7 10 3 0 2 79 14 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 38 37 12 9 4 0 0 76 12 479
2014 Provides services to public 29 34 15 11 7 0 3 65 19 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 36 40 14 8 2 0 0 76 10 515

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 Provides services to public 57 21 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 45 10 6 1 0 1 83 7 462
2019 Provides services to public 43 47 2 2 5 0 0 90 7 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 41 41 9 4 2 1 2 85 6 539
2018 Provides services to public 39 34 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 41 12 7 3 0 1 78 10 443
2017 Provides services to public 42 35 8 12 3 0 0 77 15 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 38 43 9 7 2 0 1 82 9 479
2014 Provides services to public 37 46 1 13 3 0 0 83 15 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 39 38 13 6 2 1 2 79 8 514

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 63 22 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 38 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 467
2019 Provides services to public 54 39 5 3 0 0 0 93 3 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 49 38 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 547
2018 Provides services to public 50 39 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 46 40 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 442
2017 Provides services to public 45 38 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 59
2017 Does not provide services to public 46 41 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 479
2014 Provides services to public 41 44 6 5 4 0 0 85 10 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 45 38 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 513

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 Provides services to public 30 26 26 8 11 0 0 56 18 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 22 32 23 17 6 0 0 54 23 466
2019 Provides services to public 44 22 22 7 5 0 0 66 12 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 26 42 20 9 3 0 0 68 11 545
2018 Provides services to public 32 31 18 11 8 0 0 62 19 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 36 22 10 5 0 0 63 15 444
2017 Provides services to public 22 35 21 15 6 0 0 58 21 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 25 41 20 8 5 0 0 66 13 479
2014 Provides services to public 25 45 13 8 8 0 1 70 17 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 28 36 21 8 7 0 0 64 15 515

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 Provides services to public 18 8 30 25 19 0 0 44 26 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 6 25 41 20 7 1 0 28 31 468
2019 Provides services to public 5 26 33 16 18 0 2 35 32 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 5 20 43 23 8 0 1 31 25 546
2018 Provides services to public 10 19 36 30 3 0 3 33 29 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 23 43 19 6 0 1 26 31 443
2017 Provides services to public 14 18 37 20 10 0 2 31 32 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 4 23 43 18 9 0 2 28 28 478
2014 Provides services to public 6 22 40 17 13 1 1 31 29 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 4 19 46 22 8 1 0 30 24 514

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 Provides services to public 3 8 16 38 33 3 0 72 11 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 2 8 24 42 22 2 1 65 11 468
2019 Provides services to public 5 5 21 36 33 0 0 69 10 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 1 6 23 37 29 2 2 69 7 544
2018 Provides services to public 8 21 30 24 17 0 0 41 29 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 3 10 21 41 22 2 1 65 13 442
2017 Provides services to public 11 13 25 22 26 0 3 50 25 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 3 9 21 35 28 1 2 65 13 476
2014 Provides services to public 4 17 23 24 23 3 7 51 23 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 1 10 21 43 21 2 2 66 12 512

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 Provides services to public 15 22 24 19 17 0 3 37 38 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 7 14 35 31 12 1 0 43 21 467
2019 Provides services to public 10 21 34 21 10 4 0 33 32 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 5 13 37 29 13 1 2 43 18 547
2018 Provides services to public 5 23 29 24 14 3 3 39 30 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 16 35 26 11 1 2 38 25 443
2017 Provides services to public 7 18 39 23 11 0 2 35 26 59
2017 Does not provide services to public 8 17 36 22 15 1 1 38 26 476
2014 Provides services to public 18 31 27 8 10 4 1 20 52 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 10 22 35 23 8 1 2 31 33 514

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 Provides services to public 16 11 25 26 19 0 3 46 28 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 6 22 41 21 9 0 1 31 28 464
2019 Provides services to public 7 24 34 18 15 0 2 34 32 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 4 19 42 24 10 1 1 34 23 542
2018 Provides services to public 14 18 31 32 0 0 5 34 34 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 5 18 41 25 10 0 1 35 23 440
2017 Provides services to public 18 15 27 28 10 0 2 39 33 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 6 18 37 27 11 0 1 38 24 477
2014 Provides services to public 7 17 39 16 14 3 5 32 26 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 4 22 40 22 10 1 1 33 27 515

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 Provides services to public 26 11 25 14 19 0 6 34 40 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 7 18 31 29 11 2 2 41 27 466
2019 Provides services to public 12 17 26 27 17 2 0 45 29 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 6 13 30 29 16 2 3 48 21 547
2018 Provides services to public 24 25 24 22 3 0 3 25 51 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 19 30 27 13 2 2 42 27 440
2017 Provides services to public 16 13 36 16 15 0 4 33 30 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 8 21 28 25 15 1 2 41 30 477
2014 Provides services to public 11 21 31 20 13 1 3 34 34 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 9 19 34 23 11 1 3 36 29 514

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 Provides services to public 24 5 12 33 21 0 6 57 31 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 4 9 24 38 21 3 1 61 14 468
2019 Provides services to public 10 12 37 19 17 2 2 38 23 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 4 10 26 34 20 3 3 58 15 544
2018 Provides services to public 18 24 39 13 5 0 0 19 42 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 5 15 28 32 16 3 2 50 20 438
2017 Provides services to public 12 17 17 29 21 2 3 52 30 59
2017 Does not provide services to public 7 16 28 26 17 3 3 46 24 477
2014 Provides services to public 7 14 24 30 21 3 2 52 23 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 4 11 28 36 16 2 3 55 15 513

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 Provides services to public 21 16 13 28 22 0 0 50 37 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 5 15 32 33 13 1 0 47 20 465
2019 Provides services to public 10 17 31 24 18 0 0 42 27 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 5 14 34 32 13 1 2 46 19 543
2018 Provides services to public 11 11 45 21 11 0 3 32 22 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 6 15 39 26 11 1 2 38 22 442
2017 Provides services to public 9 16 32 25 17 0 2 43 25 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 7 16 31 31 11 1 3 44 24 477
2014 Provides services to public 13 24 25 19 11 6 3 33 40 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 5 17 36 26 10 4 3 39 23 512

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 Provides services to public 10 16 27 26 21 0 0 47 26 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 5 17 36 29 11 0 0 41 23 467
2019 Provides services to public 7 14 32 32 15 0 0 46 22 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 3 15 38 30 12 0 1 43 18 547
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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 Provides services to public 43 18 26 8 0 0 5 65 8 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 30 32 12 6 3 10 8 75 11 468
2019 Provides services to public 43 31 12 5 3 2 5 80 8 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 43 27 8 4 3 7 8 82 8 545
2018 Provides services to public 21 48 13 14 5 0 0 68 19 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 30 28 12 9 4 10 6 70 16 440
2017 Provides services to public 31 33 7 13 8 3 5 69 23 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 33 29 13 8 3 7 8 72 13 480
2014 Provides services to public 33 31 10 16 4 3 4 68 21 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 36 29 12 4 2 7 9 77 8 515

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 58 23 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 56 27 6 5 4 1 0 84 10 467
2019 Provides services to public 69 22 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 58 29 5 5 2 1 0 88 7 546
2018 Provides services to public 44 35 8 5 8 0 0 79 13 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 54 26 8 7 4 1 0 80 11 441
2017 Provides services to public 55 21 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 51 29 8 7 4 1 0 81 11 480
2014 Provides services to public 42 28 7 16 7 0 0 70 23 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 52 31 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 515

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 66 21 11 3 0 0 0 87 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 71 21 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 467
2019 Provides services to public 70 20 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 70 21 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 547
2018 Provides services to public 44 40 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 67 24 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 440
2017 Provides services to public 45 41 2 6 5 0 0 87 11 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 64 26 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 479
2014 Provides services to public 50 34 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 66 28 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 514

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 Provides services to public 68 18 8 3 0 0 3 89 3 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 57 31 6 4 1 1 0 89 5 466
2019 Provides services to public 61 26 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 57 32 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 547
2018 Provides services to public 47 32 16 0 3 0 3 81 3 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 54 32 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 442

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 Provides services to public 63 10 18 3 0 0 6 78 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 21 8 3 4 9 4 82 8 468
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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 Provides services to public 66 19 9 0 0 0 6 90 0 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 59 26 8 3 1 1 2 88 4 467
2019 Provides services to public 57 26 5 3 2 0 7 89 6 40
2019 Does not provide services to public 60 24 8 3 1 1 3 88 4 546

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 Provides services to public 63 27 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 32 10 9 3 1 0 77 12 465
2019 Provides services to public 59 27 5 5 2 2 0 88 7 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 46 33 11 6 3 0 1 79 9 545
2018 Provides services to public 46 40 8 5 0 0 0 86 5 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 36 9 10 4 1 0 77 14 440
2017 Provides services to public 46 39 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 39 39 8 10 3 1 1 79 13 479
2014 Provides services to public 38 26 18 6 7 1 3 68 13 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 37 40 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 515

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 69 27 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 52 26 10 6 4 2 0 79 10 467

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 Provides services to public 63 24 4 6 0 0 3 90 6 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 52 33 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 466
2019 Provides services to public 66 27 0 0 5 0 2 95 5 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 55 32 7 4 1 1 1 88 5 542
2018 Provides services to public 49 33 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 51 33 7 6 3 0 0 84 8 437
2017 Provides services to public 55 28 8 5 2 0 2 85 7 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 50 36 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 480
2014 Provides services to public 45 29 6 14 3 1 1 77 18 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 45 36 11 6 2 1 0 82 7 515

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 Provides services to public 34 66 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 63 467

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 Provides services to public 70 11 5 0 3 0 12 91 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 22 5 3 1 7 8 90 5 466

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 Provides services to public 70 19 3 3 0 0 6 95 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 55 28 8 6 2 0 0 83 9 468
2019 Provides services to public 67 26 0 2 5 0 0 93 7 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 60 26 7 5 2 0 0 87 7 545
2018 Provides services to public 54 36 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 51 28 11 5 5 0 0 79 10 440
2017 Provides services to public 64 26 2 5 4 0 0 90 9 59
2017 Does not provide services to public 53 31 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 478
2014 Provides services to public 51 26 11 8 1 0 1 79 10 69
2014 Does not provide services to public 50 33 8 6 2 1 0 84 8 514
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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 Provides services to public 56 13 19 3 0 9 0 76 3 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 56 25 8 3 1 6 0 87 5 467
2019 Provides services to public 50 36 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 55 27 7 3 0 6 0 88 4 547
2018 Provides services to public 30 40 17 3 5 6 0 74 9 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 50 27 11 3 3 6 0 82 7 443
2017 Provides services to public 39 35 9 3 4 10 0 82 8 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 49 35 8 3 2 4 0 87 5 480
2014 Provides services to public 38 35 8 6 1 10 1 83 8 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 48 31 11 2 2 6 0 84 4 515

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 Provides services to public 57 16 21 3 0 3 0 75 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 56 29 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 464
2019 Provides services to public 46 42 10 0 2 0 0 88 2 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 55 32 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 547
2018 Provides services to public 30 40 11 12 8 0 0 69 20 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 32 10 5 4 1 0 82 8 443
2017 Provides services to public 35 41 10 5 6 3 0 79 11 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 48 36 9 4 2 1 0 84 6 480
2014 Provides services to public 41 30 11 13 1 2 1 74 15 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 49 36 9 3 2 1 0 85 5 514

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 Provides services to public 41 29 19 5 0 6 0 75 5 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 36 11 6 3 3 0 80 8 465
2019 Provides services to public 38 39 17 2 5 0 0 76 7 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 41 39 10 5 1 3 0 83 6 547
2018 Provides services to public 16 50 17 6 11 0 0 67 16 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 36 35 15 7 3 3 0 73 11 441
2017 Provides services to public 29 36 13 9 6 5 2 70 16 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 36 42 12 6 3 2 0 79 9 479
2014 Provides services to public 28 37 15 10 4 3 1 69 15 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 34 39 15 6 2 4 0 76 8 514

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 Provides services to public 35 25 22 12 6 0 0 60 18 35
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 39 15 13 3 1 0 69 16 467
2019 Provides services to public 35 39 12 5 7 2 0 76 12 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 26 46 14 11 2 1 0 73 13 543
2018 Provides services to public 25 27 14 18 16 0 0 52 34 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 42 15 15 5 2 0 64 21 444
2017 Provides services to public 24 31 21 16 6 2 0 56 22 59
2017 Does not provide services to public 25 41 15 14 4 1 0 67 18 480
2014 Provides services to public 27 36 18 16 0 3 0 65 16 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 22 40 18 14 4 2 0 64 18 514

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 Provides services to public 56 25 17 3 0 0 0 81 3 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 28 31 21 13 4 3 1 61 18 468
2019 Provides services to public 43 29 12 9 2 5 0 76 12 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 31 28 22 9 4 5 0 63 14 546
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 50 29 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 28 46 15 7 1 1 0 75 9 467
2019 Provides services to public 31 57 7 2 2 0 0 88 5 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 32 46 16 4 1 1 0 79 5 547
2018 Provides services to public 25 39 25 6 5 0 0 64 11 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 33 41 14 9 2 1 0 75 11 446
2017 Provides services to public 35 41 15 7 2 0 0 77 8 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 30 46 13 9 1 2 0 78 10 478
2014 Provides services to public 37 38 11 10 1 3 0 77 11 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 30 44 15 7 2 2 0 76 9 514

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 Provides services to public 45 24 18 5 6 3 0 70 11 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 21 47 14 11 4 3 0 70 16 463
2019 Provides services to public 28 50 7 10 2 2 0 80 13 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 19 43 20 9 3 5 1 66 13 544

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 Provides services to public 65 19 5 8 0 3 0 87 8 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 36 36 10 10 3 2 1 76 14 466
2019 Provides services to public 32 46 10 5 2 4 0 82 8 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 42 38 10 5 1 3 1 83 7 545
2018 Provides services to public 32 38 16 6 8 0 0 70 14 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 45 36 7 6 2 3 1 84 9 444
2017 Provides services to public 43 39 9 3 5 2 0 83 9 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 47 35 9 5 2 1 0 83 8 477
2014 Provides services to public 42 40 6 4 6 3 0 84 10 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 49 31 7 6 2 3 1 84 8 515

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 Provides services to public 58 24 16 3 0 0 0 82 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 35 38 15 6 3 2 0 76 9 468
2019 Provides services to public 33 52 12 0 2 0 0 85 2 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 42 38 15 2 1 2 0 82 3 546
2018 Provides services to public 32 43 20 0 5 0 0 75 5 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 38 15 4 2 1 0 80 5 445

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 Provides services to public 42 21 20 5 0 8 3 71 6 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 20 22 17 11 10 17 3 53 26 468
2019 Provides services to public 24 18 19 15 7 9 7 51 26 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 18 22 21 11 6 18 4 51 22 547
2018 Provides services to public 21 25 22 6 16 10 0 51 24 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 20 24 16 13 10 14 4 53 28 443
2017 Provides services to public 26 22 15 8 18 10 2 54 30 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 15 20 15 14 13 17 5 46 35 478
2014 Provides services to public 20 17 17 14 20 11 1 41 39 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 14 21 15 13 13 19 4 46 34 515

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 Provides services to public 47 24 11 10 3 3 3 75 14 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 30 41 14 9 4 2 0 72 13 467
2019 Provides services to public 36 33 7 17 7 0 0 69 24 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 31 39 13 11 3 2 1 72 15 546
2018 Provides services to public 22 30 25 9 14 0 0 52 23 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 38 13 10 5 2 0 71 15 444
2017 Provides services to public 39 26 14 10 8 2 2 67 18 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 35 36 11 11 4 3 0 73 15 475
2014 Provides services to public 32 27 7 17 14 1 2 61 32 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 28 37 14 13 4 3 0 67 18 515

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 Provides services to public 36 19 10 21 3 3 9 62 27 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 33 12 12 9 2 1 65 23 467
2019 Provides services to public 27 30 10 21 7 5 0 60 30 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 32 30 15 9 9 3 2 65 19 548
2018 Provides services to public 23 19 23 13 22 0 0 42 34 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 33 28 11 12 10 3 2 65 24 444
2017 Provides services to public 29 25 12 6 24 2 2 56 32 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 32 31 10 14 9 2 2 65 24 477
2014 Provides services to public 20 25 11 11 26 1 6 48 40 69
2014 Does not provide services to public 29 28 13 14 13 2 2 59 27 515

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 Provides services to public 58 15 13 0 8 0 6 78 8 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 43 21 17 12 3 1 2 67 16 466
2019 Provides services to public 53 20 17 5 3 0 2 75 8 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 45 27 17 5 2 1 4 76 7 548

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 Provides services to public 59 18 15 3 0 0 6 81 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 24 15 6 3 1 2 75 10 468
2019 Provides services to public 58 21 16 3 2 0 0 79 5 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 57 24 11 3 1 1 3 84 4 546

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 Provides services to public 79 10 5 0 0 0 6 95 0 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 80 7 3 2 2 3 3 93 4 467
2019 Provides services to public 77 7 3 3 2 3 5 92 5 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 81 6 4 2 1 4 4 93 3 544

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 77 8 8 3 0 0 6 89 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 81 5 3 1 0 1 9 95 1 468
2019 Provides services to public 83 2 3 3 0 3 7 94 3 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 87 3 1 0 0 1 7 99 0 546

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 Provides services to public 45 37 8 8 0 0 3 84 8 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 24 49 16 8 2 1 0 74 10 465
2019 Provides services to public 36 45 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 25 47 17 7 1 3 0 74 9 547
2018 Provides services to public 25 40 22 3 8 3 0 67 11 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 40 19 7 3 3 0 71 9 446
2017 Provides services to public 27 43 14 7 4 6 0 74 11 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 27 42 17 8 3 3 0 71 12 476

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 Provides services to public 50 26 18 3 0 3 0 79 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 44 11 12 4 1 0 73 16 466
2019 Provides services to public 38 45 10 2 5 0 0 83 7 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 33 44 12 8 2 1 0 77 10 544
2018 Provides services to public 42 36 16 3 3 0 0 79 5 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 39 10 7 2 3 0 80 9 441
2017 Provides services to public 40 35 13 5 5 1 0 76 10 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 35 44 10 7 2 2 0 80 10 478
2014 Provides services to public 51 23 11 10 3 3 0 76 13 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 40 37 12 6 2 3 0 80 8 515

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 Provides services to public 50 21 15 5 0 8 0 78 6 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 25 40 17 8 3 6 0 70 12 468
2019 Provides services to public 42 42 12 2 2 0 0 84 5 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 35 41 12 6 2 5 0 79 8 547
2018 Provides services to public 34 39 19 0 3 3 3 78 3 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 39 12 4 3 4 0 80 7 444
2017 Provides services to public 37 36 16 2 3 5 0 77 6 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 38 37 12 6 3 4 0 79 9 475
2014 Provides services to public 52 27 7 4 3 7 0 85 8 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 41 32 12 5 1 8 0 80 7 515

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 Provides services to public 56 15 15 3 0 8 3 80 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 25 40 16 8 3 7 1 70 12 468

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 Provides services to public 59 16 17 3 0 6 0 79 3 35
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 31 8 6 4 6 1 80 11 467

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 Provides services to public 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2020 Does not provide services to public 60 31 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 467
2019 Provides services to public 57 36 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 61 30 5 3 1 0 0 92 3 544
2018 Provides services to public 66 19 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 59 31 5 3 2 0 0 90 4 439
2017 Provides services to public 48 41 5 2 4 0 0 89 6 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 56 33 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 477
2014 Provides services to public 55 32 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 55 34 7 3 0 0 0 89 3 515

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 Provides services to public 56 36 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 35
2020 Does not provide services to public 55 30 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 467
2019 Provides services to public 54 36 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 57 30 9 3 1 0 0 88 3 543
2018 Provides services to public 49 35 13 0 3 0 0 84 3 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 54 32 8 3 2 0 0 86 6 443
2017 Provides services to public 46 34 12 5 4 0 0 80 9 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 54 28 12 4 2 0 0 83 6 477
2014 Provides services to public 44 37 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 48 31 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 515

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 Provides services to public 57 35 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 31 9 4 1 1 0 86 5 462
2019 Provides services to public 61 32 2 3 2 0 0 93 5 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 55 32 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 546
2018 Provides services to public 45 40 10 3 3 0 0 85 5 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 52 34 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 442
2017 Provides services to public 42 40 8 7 4 0 0 82 10 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 50 35 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 478
2014 Provides services to public 45 41 6 7 1 0 0 86 8 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 48 34 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 515

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 Provides services to public 54 28 5 3 5 5 0 86 8 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 28 14 7 4 1 0 75 11 468
2019 Provides services to public 55 30 7 0 8 0 0 85 8 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 28 12 6 3 3 1 78 9 548
2018 Provides services to public 30 34 24 2 10 0 0 64 12 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 47 26 12 8 4 3 1 75 12 444
2017 Provides services to public 40 29 14 8 6 3 0 72 14 59
2017 Does not provide services to public 45 26 14 9 4 2 1 72 13 477
2014 Provides services to public 35 31 15 7 11 1 0 66 19 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 41 26 16 9 5 3 0 70 14 515
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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 Provides services to public 32 36 32 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 33 34 32 467
2019 Provides services to public 29 38 32 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 35 31 34 545
2018 Provides services to public 31 37 32 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 32 36 444
2017 Provides services to public 30 43 28 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 32 32 36 479
2014 Provides services to public 28 37 35 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 36 34 29 514

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 Provides services to public 9 25 33 0 16 17 12
2020 Does not provide services to public 2 39 45 8 2 4 155
2019 Provides services to public 16 24 60 0 0 0 12
2019 Does not provide services to public 7 33 44 8 1 7 189
2018 Provides services to public 17 9 33 9 23 9 12
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 35 37 8 6 5 141
2017 Provides services to public 16 13 72 0 0 0 18
2017 Does not provide services to public 10 33 45 7 1 4 149
2014 Provides services to public 10 15 50 20 9999 5 19
2014 Does not provide services to public 7 32 47 10 9999 4 187
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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
2019 Provides services to public 12 88 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 5 95 544
2018 Provides services to public 19 81 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 93 445

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 Provides services to public 24 10 13 6 0 36 12 65 11 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 16 11 11 3 3 46 8 61 15 466
2019 Provides services to public 14 12 25 5 2 31 11 45 12 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 17 11 12 4 1 41 14 62 11 547
2018 Provides services to public 23 22 13 5 5 26 6 65 16 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 12 13 3 5 41 10 57 16 442
2017 Provides services to public 21 16 15 5 10 25 8 54 22 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 13 16 15 5 4 37 10 55 16 480
2014 Provides services to public 21 11 16 10 4 24 13 52 22 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 16 11 15 3 2 43 10 57 12 515

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 Provides services to public 50 13 18 0 0 16 3 77 0 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 26 32 16 5 2 17 2 72 8 468
2019 Provides services to public 33 26 22 3 2 7 7 68 6 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 33 30 16 2 1 17 2 77 4 548
2018 Provides services to public 34 26 16 5 5 14 0 69 12 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 31 17 4 3 13 0 72 8 441
2017 Provides services to public 27 31 15 9 5 10 3 67 16 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 28 33 14 5 3 16 2 74 9 479
2014 Provides services to public 37 22 17 9 4 11 0 66 15 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 29 28 18 4 1 18 2 71 7 515
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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 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 Provides services to public 24 16 10 3 0 39 9 76 5 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 15 11 12 4 2 48 7 58 15 465
2019 Provides services to public 27 9 20 3 2 31 9 60 8 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 18 10 13 2 2 43 13 62 9 546
2018 Provides services to public 25 22 24 0 5 21 3 62 7 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 14 14 2 2 42 9 62 8 444
2017 Provides services to public 17 14 12 3 7 37 10 59 19 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 13 14 15 3 1 44 10 60 7 478
2014 Provides services to public 24 9 21 7 4 31 4 50 17 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 14 10 15 2 1 50 9 58 7 515

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 Provides services to public 49 13 16 0 0 19 3 80 0 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 24 33 17 5 2 16 2 70 8 468
2019 Provides services to public 45 21 12 3 2 10 7 80 6 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 33 28 16 2 1 17 2 76 4 546
2018 Provides services to public 42 31 16 0 5 5 0 78 6 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 31 16 2 2 16 1 75 6 443
2017 Provides services to public 27 32 10 4 5 19 3 75 11 59
2017 Does not provide services to public 28 33 13 4 1 18 3 77 6 480
2014 Provides services to public 35 18 17 3 6 20 1 68 11 70
2014 Does not provide services to public 31 26 18 2 1 20 2 73 4 515
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 33 19 28 15 6 0 0 51 21 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 56 20 12 4 6 0 1 78 11 467

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 Provides services to public 32 29 14 17 8 0 0 62 25 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 31 13 5 4 0 0 78 8 465
2019 Provides services to public 24 34 17 7 16 0 2 59 24 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 27 32 20 9 11 0 1 60 21 547
2018 Provides services to public 20 27 29 8 16 0 0 47 24 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 28 24 13 10 0 1 53 23 442
2017 Provides services to public 27 25 22 8 16 2 0 53 25 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 28 26 22 10 11 1 1 55 22 479

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 28 11 27 19 16 0 0 38 34 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 11 24 28 25 12 0 0 35 36 467
2019 Provides services to public 18 32 30 12 9 0 0 49 21 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 14 31 34 16 4 0 1 45 21 547
2018 Provides services to public 8 21 34 18 19 0 0 29 37 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 28 35 17 8 0 1 39 25 442
2017 Provides services to public 12 24 35 14 14 0 0 36 29 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 11 29 30 18 10 0 1 41 28 479

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 Provides services to public 25 28 16 13 16 0 3 54 30 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 15 30 29 17 9 0 0 45 26 467
2019 Provides services to public 25 34 20 14 7 0 0 59 21 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 19 36 27 13 5 0 0 55 19 544
2018 Provides services to public 11 34 25 18 12 0 0 45 30 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 15 31 33 14 5 0 1 47 19 439
2017 Provides services to public 17 31 26 10 15 0 1 49 25 59
2017 Does not provide services to public 16 35 26 14 7 0 2 52 21 477

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 Provides services to public 30 22 16 3 29 0 0 53 31 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 25 28 23 14 10 0 0 53 24 466
2019 Provides services to public 30 29 18 11 10 2 0 60 21 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 24 33 25 11 6 0 0 58 17 546
2018 Provides services to public 13 16 21 25 24 0 0 29 50 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 29 28 13 6 1 2 52 19 439
2017 Provides services to public 21 12 27 24 15 0 1 33 39 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 22 27 26 16 7 0 1 50 24 479

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 Provides services to public 34 22 25 8 8 0 3 58 17 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 25 27 22 16 10 0 0 52 26 462
2019 Provides services to public 47 28 2 11 5 0 7 81 17 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 30 37 19 8 5 0 1 68 13 548
2018 Provides services to public 36 29 14 5 11 0 5 69 16 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 35 22 11 4 0 3 61 16 436
2017 Provides services to public 27 25 14 12 8 0 15 60 23 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 25 32 22 9 8 0 4 60 17 480

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 33 31 5 10 21 0 0 64 31 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 15 24 26 22 14 0 0 39 36 467
2019 Provides services to public 30 32 16 17 5 0 0 62 22 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 20 35 25 12 7 0 1 55 20 547
2018 Provides services to public 36 28 14 10 12 0 0 65 22 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 31 29 10 8 0 1 52 18 440
2017 Provides services to public 30 25 15 18 12 0 0 55 30 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 23 26 31 11 9 0 0 49 20 478

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 26 30 15 10 16 0 3 58 27 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 33 15 19 14 11 0 8 53 27 465

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 Provides services to public 40 26 18 8 5 0 3 68 14 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 30 38 22 8 2 1 1 68 10 465
2019 Provides services to public 42 31 12 8 4 0 3 75 12 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 31 40 19 7 2 0 1 72 9 546
2018 Provides services to public 32 24 31 2 8 0 3 58 10 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 39 22 9 4 1 1 65 13 441
2017 Provides services to public 35 32 21 9 3 0 0 67 12 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 29 40 18 8 4 0 1 70 12 478

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 Provides services to public 40 26 16 5 11 0 3 67 16 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 21 36 28 11 4 0 0 57 15 464
2019 Provides services to public 27 50 7 9 5 0 2 79 14 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 21 41 26 7 3 0 2 63 10 546
2018 Provides services to public 16 43 22 14 3 0 3 60 17 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 18 41 24 12 4 1 1 59 16 438
2017 Provides services to public 28 32 25 6 6 0 3 61 13 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 25 35 24 11 3 0 1 61 15 477

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 Provides services to public 47 18 24 5 3 0 3 67 8 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 33 23 9 4 0 1 63 14 465
2019 Provides services to public 43 36 10 5 4 0 2 81 9 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 28 38 21 8 3 1 0 68 11 546
2018 Provides services to public 33 27 20 13 5 0 3 61 18 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 23 34 25 11 5 1 0 58 16 442
2017 Provides services to public 34 34 18 9 5 0 0 68 14 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 27 36 22 9 5 0 1 64 14 478

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 Provides services to public 53 18 20 3 0 0 6 76 3 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 31 12 7 3 0 0 77 10 465
2019 Provides services to public 57 21 12 3 5 2 0 80 7 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 50 27 13 6 3 1 0 78 9 543

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 42 27 11 12 3 0 6 73 15 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 22 26 31 13 7 0 0 48 20 466

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 Provides services to public 44 19 16 11 8 0 3 64 19 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 35 21 12 3 0 0 64 15 467
2019 Provides services to public 32 28 29 5 4 2 0 62 9 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 36 36 19 6 2 1 0 73 8 546
2018 Provides services to public 23 39 21 11 3 0 3 64 14 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 37 24 8 3 1 1 65 11 440
2017 Provides services to public 28 45 18 5 2 0 2 74 7 59
2017 Does not provide services to public 34 34 21 7 3 0 1 69 10 475

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 Provides services to public 58 19 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 35
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 31 16 6 2 0 0 75 8 463
2019 Provides services to public 64 12 12 4 2 2 2 80 7 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 68 20 8 2 1 0 1 88 4 547
2018 Provides services to public 57 24 5 8 3 0 3 83 11 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 58 25 8 3 3 0 2 86 7 441
2017 Provides services to public 63 20 10 3 2 0 2 85 5 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 65 20 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 480

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 38 29 16 14 3 0 0 67 17 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 38 23 7 3 0 0 67 10 463

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 Provides services to public 78 11 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 76 14 3 1 1 1 5 96 1 466
2019 Provides services to public 80 10 5 0 0 2 2 95 0 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 83 7 3 0 0 1 6 97 0 545
2018 Provides services to public 60 21 8 0 3 0 8 88 3 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 76 14 2 2 1 1 4 96 3 441

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 Provides services to public 81 3 5 0 3 0 8 91 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 85 6 3 1 2 1 2 94 3 460
2019 Provides services to public 76 9 5 0 7 0 2 88 7 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 84 6 3 2 1 1 3 94 3 545
2018 Provides services to public 63 16 10 0 3 0 8 86 3 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 79 12 3 2 2 1 1 93 5 441
2017 Provides services to public 65 18 4 5 3 2 3 87 8 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 82 9 5 2 1 0 2 92 3 480

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 Provides services to public 61 16 11 5 3 0 3 80 9 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 76 16 4 1 1 1 1 94 1 458
2019 Provides services to public 59 32 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 71 18 7 3 1 0 1 90 3 543
2018 Provides services to public 43 29 22 5 0 0 0 72 5 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 65 23 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 440
2017 Provides services to public 51 20 14 7 3 0 5 75 10 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 65 21 9 2 1 0 1 87 3 478

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 Provides services to public 70 11 11 3 3 0 3 83 6 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 70 16 5 5 2 1 1 87 7 463
2019 Provides services to public 70 14 7 2 5 2 0 86 7 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 69 17 7 3 2 0 1 87 5 543
2018 Provides services to public 58 15 22 5 0 0 0 73 5 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 58 21 10 5 5 0 0 79 10 440
2017 Provides services to public 56 21 10 2 7 0 5 80 9 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 67 15 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 478

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 Provides services to public 62 3 11 3 3 0 20 80 6 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 64 12 2 1 0 1 21 96 1 466
2019 Provides services to public 56 14 7 2 0 0 21 89 3 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 61 11 3 1 0 0 23 94 2 542
2018 Provides services to public 41 16 16 0 0 0 27 78 0 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 56 11 5 1 1 0 26 90 3 436
2017 Provides services to public 56 10 8 2 0 0 25 87 2 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 60 10 5 1 0 0 24 92 1 479

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 Provides services to public 52 18 8 11 3 0 9 77 14 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 73 18 4 2 0 1 3 94 2 467
2019 Provides services to public 60 31 5 0 0 4 0 95 0 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 70 17 8 2 1 0 3 89 2 544
2018 Provides services to public 44 31 14 6 0 0 5 79 6 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 67 22 6 1 1 0 3 92 2 438
2017 Provides services to public 66 19 7 2 2 2 3 90 3 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 71 19 4 1 1 0 5 94 1 480

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 Provides services to public 75 9 3 3 6 0 6 88 9 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 82 11 3 1 1 1 2 95 1 468
2019 Provides services to public 85 5 3 0 5 2 0 92 5 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 85 8 2 2 1 0 2 96 2 547
2018 Provides services to public 69 18 8 0 3 0 3 89 3 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 84 8 2 1 2 0 3 95 3 439
2017 Provides services to public 70 8 9 3 6 0 5 82 9 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 85 8 2 1 1 1 3 96 1 480

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 Provides services to public 51 25 14 6 3 0 3 78 8 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 27 19 5 2 1 0 74 7 468
2019 Provides services to public 62 24 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 53 30 11 3 1 0 2 84 5 545
2018 Provides services to public 46 32 19 3 0 0 0 78 3 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 51 27 14 3 3 0 2 80 7 438
2017 Provides services to public 59 21 12 3 5 0 0 80 8 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 55 30 9 3 2 0 2 86 4 480

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 42 25 21 13 0 0 0 67 13 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 30 42 21 5 2 0 0 72 7 468

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 Provides services to public 15 25 39 10 11 0 0 40 21 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 9 32 38 16 5 0 0 42 21 468
2019 Provides services to public 29 21 36 9 2 2 0 51 12 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 17 40 33 9 1 0 0 57 10 546
2018 Provides services to public 8 32 39 19 3 0 0 40 22 38
2018 Does not provide services to public 11 36 37 12 3 0 0 47 15 446
2017 Provides services to public 14 29 30 18 9 0 0 44 26 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 10 31 42 12 5 0 1 41 17 480

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 Provides services to public 8 15 41 26 6 0 3 33 24 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 10 28 41 14 7 0 0 21 38 463
2019 Provides services to public 7 24 33 27 7 2 0 35 32 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 6 16 43 27 7 0 0 35 23 543
2018 Provides services to public 8 21 40 17 11 0 3 29 30 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 6 16 45 24 8 0 0 33 22 443
2017 Provides services to public 13 17 26 31 12 0 0 43 31 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 6 17 41 25 10 0 0 35 23 480

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 Provides services to public 50 31 11 3 0 3 3 86 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 29 46 13 9 2 2 0 76 11 465
2019 Provides services to public 39 38 12 7 0 2 2 80 7 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 26 46 15 7 2 4 0 76 9 544
2018 Provides services to public 44 30 17 3 3 3 0 77 6 36
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 47 13 5 2 3 0 79 7 443
2017 Provides services to public 33 35 15 7 5 5 0 71 13 59
2017 Does not provide services to public 24 47 16 7 3 3 1 74 10 480

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 Provides services to public 44 24 15 8 0 6 3 75 9 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 26 38 15 13 4 4 0 67 18 467

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 Provides services to public 68 13 6 8 0 3 3 86 9 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 35 28 13 14 9 1 0 63 24 465

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 Provides services to public 74 19 5 0 0 0 3 95 0 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 32 13 4 3 3 0 79 8 465

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 Provides services to public 53 18 23 3 0 3 0 73 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 32 36 14 11 4 2 0 70 16 468
2019 Provides services to public 39 35 12 7 2 5 0 77 10 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 27 40 17 10 2 3 0 70 13 545
2018 Provides services to public 34 35 18 6 5 3 0 70 11 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 42 17 10 4 2 0 69 14 444
2017 Provides services to public 26 37 13 11 10 3 0 65 21 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 22 44 17 11 5 1 0 67 16 480

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 Provides services to public 45 31 5 11 6 3 0 78 17 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 32 46 10 8 2 1 0 80 10 468

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 Provides services to public 42 23 13 14 6 3 0 67 20 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 28 38 14 12 7 1 0 67 19 467

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 Provides services to public 40 28 16 5 6 6 0 72 11 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 27 42 20 5 1 3 1 73 7 463

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 Provides services to public 50 27 8 5 6 5 0 81 11 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 34 13 3 1 2 2 83 4 468

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 Provides services to public 73 11 8 0 3 6 0 89 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 66 22 3 1 0 6 1 95 1 467

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Provides services to public 58 21 13 0 0 8 0 86 0 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 35 40 12 8 2 3 0 76 11 465

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 Provides services to public 73 19 5 0 0 0 3 95 0 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 33 8 8 3 1 0 81 11 466

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 Provides services to public 61 21 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 61 29 4 3 1 1 1 92 4 467

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 Provides services to public 46 19 17 19 0 0 0 64 19 11
2020 Does not provide services to public 20 45 15 15 3 1 0 65 19 118
2019 Provides services to public 9 46 18 9 0 18 0 67 11 11
2019 Does not provide services to public 21 55 9 7 1 3 3 81 9 137

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 Provides services to public 100 0 11
2020 Does not provide services to public 100 0 118

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 Provides services to public 10 19 27 26 9 0 10 32 38 11
2020 Does not provide services to public 15 32 18 24 12 0 0 46 36 118
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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 Provides services to public 8 92 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 4 96 467

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 Provides services to public 11 89 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 92 468
2019 Provides services to public 9 91 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 11 89 548
2017 Provides services to public 17 83 60
2017 Does not provide services to public 10 90 479
2014 Provides services to public 16 84 69
2014 Does not provide services to public 9 91 514

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Provides services to public 90 10 11
2017 Does not provide services to public 73 27 49
2014 Provides services to public 65 35 11
2014 Does not provide services to public 72 28 45

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Provides services to public 50 20 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 10
2017 Does not provide services to public 59 17 8 14 3 0 0 75 17 36
2014 Does not provide services to public 49 33 6 6 3 3 0 84 10 33

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 Provides services to public 55 29 8 0 3 3 3 89 3 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 33 8 5 2 4 3 85 7 467
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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 Provides services to public 22 61 17 0 74 26 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 25 57 17 0 69 31 468

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 Provides services to public 29 19 22 16 6 0 9 53 23 37
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 22 12 6 3 1 7 77 10 468
2019 Provides services to public 47 17 7 11 12 2 2 67 25 42
2019 Does not provide services to public 41 18 15 8 8 2 8 65 18 543
2018 Provides services to public 43 8 16 13 11 0 9 56 27 37
2018 Does not provide services to public 45 19 14 8 6 2 7 69 16 442
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