2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Privy Council Office by Question 118. Are you a person with a disability?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 35 0 34 0 0 0 66 34 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 42 4 10 3 0 0 83 13 703

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 82 8 7 2 0 2 0 92 2 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 77 15 4 2 2 1 0 93 3 700

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 34 39 4 19 5 0 0 73 24 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 39 6 9 4 0 1 80 13 701
2019 Person with a disability 33 39 13 10 6 0 0 72 16 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 36 6 10 4 0 0 79 14 805
2017 Person with a disability 40 41 7 0 12 0 0 81 12 31
2017 Not a person with a disability 38 38 6 11 7 0 0 77 17 674
2014 Person with a disability 51 35 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 55 31 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 604

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 32 23 23 15 6 2 0 56 21 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 35 13 10 3 0 1 74 13 697
2019 Person with a disability 28 49 13 5 5 0 0 77 10 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 35 39 12 11 3 0 1 74 14 797
2018 Person with a disability 27 46 2 17 0 2 6 79 18 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 42 11 11 3 0 1 74 15 602
2017 Person with a disability 29 16 18 13 21 0 3 47 35 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 34 37 14 11 4 0 1 71 15 674
2014 Person with a disability 37 39 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 33 42 11 9 4 0 1 76 13 606

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 47 25 12 16 0 0 0 72 16 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 31 9 8 3 0 1 80 11 693
2019 Person with a disability 38 39 13 5 6 0 0 76 11 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 54 33 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 803
2017 Person with a disability 50 28 9 6 7 0 0 78 13 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 53 32 8 6 1 0 0 85 7 673
2014 Person with a disability 65 18 14 0 4 0 0 83 4 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 50 38 6 5 0 0 1 89 5 605

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 52 18 14 10 4 3 0 72 14 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 44 28 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 701
2019 Person with a disability 47 29 7 14 3 0 0 76 17 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 47 31 10 8 3 0 1 79 11 805
2018 Person with a disability 47 21 8 13 11 0 0 68 24 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 32 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 601
2017 Person with a disability 42 21 7 19 11 0 0 63 30 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 39 34 9 12 5 0 1 73 18 674
2014 Person with a disability 49 27 4 11 8 0 0 76 19 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 36 35 14 10 4 1 0 72 15 606

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 41 31 13 5 9 0 0 73 15 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 37 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 702
2019 Person with a disability 47 28 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 35 9 4 1 0 0 85 6 807
2018 Person with a disability 52 28 3 11 6 0 0 80 17 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 45 41 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 598
2017 Person with a disability 47 31 4 7 12 0 0 78 18 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 46 40 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 674
2014 Person with a disability 41 21 4 25 9 0 0 62 34 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 43 39 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 606

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 30 30 16 12 12 0 0 60 24 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 32 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 701
2019 Person with a disability 38 32 15 0 14 0 0 70 14 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 36 12 8 3 0 0 76 11 807
2018 Person with a disability 33 27 15 13 9 2 0 61 23 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 37 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 601
2017 Person with a disability 31 19 9 19 18 0 3 52 39 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 39 36 12 8 4 0 1 76 12 674
2014 Person with a disability 24 43 9 11 12 0 0 68 24 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 34 36 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 606

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 35 34 16 10 6 0 0 68 15 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 36 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 695
2019 Person with a disability 25 39 15 12 10 0 0 64 22 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 38 39 12 9 2 0 0 77 11 802
2018 Person with a disability 39 30 14 5 13 0 0 69 18 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 35 42 11 9 4 0 0 77 12 601
2017 Person with a disability 26 31 12 4 28 0 0 57 32 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 32 44 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 674

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 52 29 15 2 2 0 0 81 4 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 56 32 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 701
2019 Person with a disability 34 47 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 56 32 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 804
2018 Person with a disability 54 23 5 13 6 0 0 77 19 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 60 32 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 602
2017 Person with a disability 43 29 6 10 9 4 0 74 20 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 54 36 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 673
2014 Person with a disability 65 9 10 12 4 0 0 74 16 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 54 33 8 3 1 0 0 87 4 605

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 34 33 15 5 12 0 0 67 17 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 31 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 701
2019 Person with a disability 37 36 10 5 12 0 0 73 17 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 45 34 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 804
2018 Person with a disability 42 28 5 13 9 2 0 72 23 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 38 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 600
2017 Person with a disability 35 25 9 8 22 0 0 60 31 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 44 37 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 670

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 53 29 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 61 27 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 699
2019 Person with a disability 48 31 5 13 3 0 0 79 15 35
2019 Not a person with a disability 60 31 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 798
2018 Person with a disability 62 21 6 4 6 0 0 83 10 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 62 30 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 602
2017 Person with a disability 63 16 13 6 3 0 0 79 9 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 59 33 5 1 1 0 0 92 2 671
2014 Person with a disability 70 11 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 70 23 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 606

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 42 35 8 2 14 0 0 77 15 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 34 10 8 4 0 1 78 12 697
2019 Person with a disability 38 28 17 12 5 0 0 66 17 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 43 36 10 7 2 0 0 80 10 804
2018 Person with a disability 40 29 7 22 3 0 0 68 25 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 43 35 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 601
2017 Person with a disability 32 28 6 22 9 0 3 62 32 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 41 37 9 10 3 0 1 79 12 671
2014 Person with a disability 49 21 13 13 4 0 0 70 17 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 35 43 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 606

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 46 21 11 14 6 0 2 69 20 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 32 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 700
2019 Person with a disability 40 27 14 11 7 0 0 67 19 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 48 33 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 804
2018 Person with a disability 37 39 5 16 3 0 0 76 19 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 48 32 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 599
2017 Person with a disability 44 23 9 16 9 0 0 66 25 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 47 32 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 671
2014 Person with a disability 46 30 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 36 42 10 6 5 0 0 78 11 606

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 38 29 14 12 2 0 5 71 15 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 34 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 696
2019 Person with a disability 41 39 8 9 3 0 0 81 11 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 47 38 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 800
2018 Person with a disability 46 30 4 11 9 0 0 76 20 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 45 35 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 601
2017 Person with a disability 44 18 13 15 9 0 0 62 25 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 36 11 5 2 0 1 82 7 672
2014 Person with a disability 54 25 18 0 4 0 0 79 4 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 41 42 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 606

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 45 28 11 12 4 0 0 73 16 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 52 35 7 3 2 0 0 87 6 699
2019 Person with a disability 53 28 11 4 4 0 0 81 9 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 54 35 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 805
2018 Person with a disability 52 23 6 13 6 0 0 75 19 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 55 32 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 603
2017 Person with a disability 43 35 4 13 5 0 0 78 18 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 52 35 7 4 2 0 0 88 6 669
2014 Person with a disability 53 25 4 9 9 0 0 78 18 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 51 35 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 605

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 36 28 19 5 10 0 2 65 16 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 27 30 20 14 9 0 0 57 23 701
2019 Person with a disability 17 41 24 8 10 0 0 58 18 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 34 17 9 6 0 0 68 15 806
2018 Person with a disability 29 34 12 16 9 0 0 63 25 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 29 22 13 9 0 0 57 22 605
2017 Person with a disability 22 34 29 9 6 0 0 57 15 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 28 34 19 10 7 0 1 63 17 672
2014 Person with a disability 36 26 21 4 9 0 4 64 13 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 36 18 11 7 0 1 64 18 606

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 8 13 33 25 17 0 6 44 22 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 10 26 32 21 9 1 2 30 37 700
2019 Person with a disability 7 23 36 25 2 4 3 29 33 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 22 36 21 11 0 1 33 31 804
2018 Person with a disability 27 15 29 19 7 3 0 27 43 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 24 38 20 9 0 1 29 33 604
2017 Person with a disability 25 16 32 15 10 3 0 25 42 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 24 32 20 8 1 4 30 36 673
2014 Person with a disability 0 29 35 18 19 0 0 36 29 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 6 24 39 19 9 2 3 29 31 605

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
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 Person with a disability 2 7 28 28 32 0 2 61 10 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 12 22 33 24 3 2 59 17 698
2019 Person with a disability 12 6 27 35 13 7 0 52 19 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 11 25 31 24 2 2 57 16 797
2018 Person with a disability 8 23 32 19 18 0 0 37 31 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 13 25 31 21 1 2 53 20 597
2017 Person with a disability 26 13 14 19 22 7 0 44 41 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 5 10 26 27 22 3 7 55 17 672
2014 Person with a disability 0 9 23 33 31 0 4 67 9 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 5 13 25 32 19 2 4 55 18 603

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 7 11 26 34 17 0 6 53 19 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 14 28 29 18 2 2 50 21 697
2019 Person with a disability 10 8 44 20 12 7 0 34 19 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 15 30 28 18 1 2 47 22 799
2018 Person with a disability 11 17 37 14 16 4 0 31 30 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 6 15 31 28 16 1 2 46 22 604
2017 Person with a disability 26 16 21 15 12 3 7 30 47 31
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 14 28 24 17 2 7 45 24 669
2014 Person with a disability 22 4 29 14 26 5 0 42 27 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 9 16 31 25 14 2 3 41 27 604

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 11 35 25 16 0 4 43 21 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 17 31 27 15 1 2 42 25 697
2019 Person with a disability 7 16 34 29 8 3 3 39 24 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 19 33 26 15 0 1 41 25 801
2018 Person with a disability 10 24 23 22 18 0 3 41 35 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 22 35 21 12 0 1 34 31 599
2017 Person with a disability 18 12 53 10 7 0 0 17 30 31
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 20 34 21 11 0 5 34 31 665
2014 Person with a disability 11 0 26 39 19 0 5 61 12 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 6 19 40 22 10 1 2 32 26 603

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 11 12 38 19 17 0 4 37 24 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 10 17 24 25 18 2 3 46 29 697
2019 Person with a disability 13 25 26 18 5 7 6 27 43 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 17 27 26 18 1 3 46 26 804
2018 Person with a disability 16 28 27 11 14 3 0 26 46 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 22 32 19 14 1 2 34 33 602
2017 Person with a disability 22 18 19 21 16 3 0 38 42 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 10 19 29 19 15 1 7 36 32 674
2014 Person with a disability 14 21 17 26 18 4 0 46 37 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 13 22 28 18 13 2 4 33 37 603

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 4 7 18 39 28 0 5 70 12 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 14 26 27 20 4 3 51 21 700
2019 Person with a disability 5 21 23 35 4 7 6 44 30 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 13 28 28 20 2 3 51 20 801
2018 Person with a disability 15 20 39 5 22 0 0 26 34 32
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 19 25 22 19 1 2 43 31 601
2017 Person with a disability 19 16 20 26 10 6 3 39 38 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 18 26 21 16 5 6 41 30 673
2014 Person with a disability 7 9 30 25 19 0 9 48 18 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 5 14 28 29 18 2 4 50 20 604

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 10 13 30 18 27 0 2 46 24 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 13 31 28 21 2 2 51 17 697
2019 Person with a disability 8 28 29 20 6 9 0 29 39 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 12 32 29 18 2 2 49 17 800
2018 Person with a disability 11 27 29 13 16 3 0 30 40 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 6 16 36 23 16 1 2 41 22 601
2017 Person with a disability 22 19 21 12 22 3 0 36 43 31
2017 Not a person with a disability 7 14 29 24 15 3 7 44 24 670
2014 Person with a disability 12 26 21 27 14 0 0 41 38 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 5 16 34 23 15 3 4 41 22 605

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 20 43 16 12 0 0 28 29 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 3 13 35 30 17 0 1 48 16 699
2019 Person with a disability 12 22 49 8 5 4 0 14 36 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 14 36 28 16 1 1 45 18 804
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 30 17 22 12 9 3 6 52 23 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 32 24 16 8 5 9 6 66 15 700
2019 Person with a disability 28 24 21 8 10 7 4 58 19 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 35 29 14 9 4 5 3 70 14 804
2018 Person with a disability 33 27 7 20 7 4 2 64 28 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 33 30 16 8 3 6 5 70 12 603
2017 Person with a disability 31 21 23 6 13 3 3 55 21 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 36 28 10 7 4 7 7 75 13 671
2014 Person with a disability 57 13 13 4 4 5 4 77 9 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 34 29 15 7 5 6 5 71 13 605

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 49 20 4 11 16 0 0 69 27 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 54 26 7 7 4 1 0 81 12 699
2019 Person with a disability 48 28 3 6 14 0 0 76 21 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 53 26 8 8 4 0 0 79 12 804
2018 Person with a disability 47 23 9 12 7 2 0 71 19 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 53 29 7 8 4 0 0 82 12 601
2017 Person with a disability 41 19 3 22 13 3 0 62 36 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 56 28 6 5 4 1 0 84 9 672
2014 Person with a disability 60 22 9 4 4 0 0 82 8 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 48 29 8 7 6 1 0 78 13 606

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 43 26 14 9 8 0 0 70 16 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 63 26 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 695
2019 Person with a disability 37 40 8 7 7 0 0 78 14 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 58 28 6 6 2 0 0 86 7 804
2018 Person with a disability 59 21 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 57 32 5 4 1 0 0 89 6 599
2017 Person with a disability 46 25 6 15 7 0 0 72 22 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 61 29 4 5 1 0 0 90 5 671
2014 Person with a disability 48 44 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 54 34 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 605

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 48 24 12 8 8 0 0 72 16 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 54 32 8 4 1 1 0 87 5 693
2019 Person with a disability 49 24 11 12 2 2 0 75 14 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 54 31 10 4 1 1 0 85 5 803
2018 Person with a disability 50 29 8 10 3 0 0 78 13 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 52 32 10 4 1 1 0 85 5 602

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 Person with a disability 53 20 8 2 11 0 5 78 14 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 56 20 9 3 3 5 3 83 7 699
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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 Person with a disability 55 13 14 6 5 2 5 73 12 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 59 22 10 3 2 1 4 85 5 701
2019 Person with a disability 51 12 22 6 0 0 9 69 7 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 55 26 9 3 2 1 5 85 5 805

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 Person with a disability 40 31 8 13 4 0 4 74 18 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 52 27 10 7 3 1 0 80 10 700
2019 Person with a disability 45 31 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 49 28 11 7 3 0 1 78 10 805
2018 Person with a disability 50 26 10 0 8 2 3 81 9 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 49 31 10 8 1 0 1 80 10 602
2017 Person with a disability 41 24 9 11 15 0 0 65 26 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 49 31 8 7 3 1 1 81 11 673
2014 Person with a disability 49 39 4 4 4 0 0 88 9 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 42 36 9 8 3 1 0 80 11 606

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 Person with a disability 47 16 11 5 9 6 5 71 17 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 57 21 12 4 3 2 1 80 7 701

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 Person with a disability 48 25 10 10 4 2 2 75 14 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 57 24 9 6 4 0 0 82 10 702
2019 Person with a disability 56 24 8 2 5 4 0 84 7 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 50 30 9 6 4 0 1 81 10 803
2018 Person with a disability 45 25 9 17 4 0 0 70 20 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 52 29 9 7 2 0 1 82 8 601
2017 Person with a disability 51 14 3 15 18 0 0 64 33 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 52 28 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 672
2014 Person with a disability 45 43 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 46 33 8 9 4 0 1 79 13 606

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 Person with a disability 37 63 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 63 702

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 Person with a disability 53 18 8 3 2 5 11 85 5 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 57 16 7 3 1 4 12 87 6 701

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 Person with a disability 61 15 8 9 5 0 2 77 15 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 62 24 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 701
2019 Person with a disability 57 23 5 8 7 0 0 80 15 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 58 25 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 805
2018 Person with a disability 59 21 8 2 8 2 0 81 11 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 58 28 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 603
2017 Person with a disability 51 14 9 10 16 0 0 65 26 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 60 23 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 671
2014 Person with a disability 64 23 0 8 4 0 0 87 13 22
2014 Not a person with a disability 53 28 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 605
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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 Person with a disability 40 29 12 4 5 10 0 77 10 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 24 10 5 3 4 1 81 9 701
2019 Person with a disability 32 27 18 4 13 6 0 63 19 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 46 33 9 5 2 4 0 83 8 797
2018 Person with a disability 36 35 5 11 9 4 0 74 21 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 48 27 11 6 3 4 0 79 10 606
2017 Person with a disability 34 20 12 4 17 12 0 62 24 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 44 34 7 5 2 7 0 85 7 672
2014 Person with a disability 35 40 8 0 0 17 0 90 0 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 41 35 10 5 3 6 0 81 9 605

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 Person with a disability 41 30 17 7 4 2 0 72 11 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 52 26 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 699
2019 Person with a disability 40 18 18 5 10 9 0 64 17 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 47 34 10 4 3 2 0 83 7 796
2018 Person with a disability 34 23 18 11 8 4 0 60 21 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 46 30 12 6 4 2 0 77 11 603
2017 Person with a disability 40 18 10 13 14 6 0 61 28 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 44 35 10 5 3 3 0 81 8 672
2014 Person with a disability 30 48 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 44 33 12 5 4 2 0 79 9 605

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 Person with a disability 31 32 17 8 7 4 0 66 16 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 32 13 9 5 4 0 72 14 699
2019 Person with a disability 29 29 13 10 10 9 0 64 22 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 35 36 14 8 3 4 0 75 11 795
2018 Person with a disability 29 20 13 21 12 4 0 51 35 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 34 33 15 9 5 4 1 70 15 603
2017 Person with a disability 25 21 6 15 20 12 0 52 40 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 34 39 13 7 3 3 1 76 10 671
2014 Person with a disability 30 25 14 18 4 8 0 60 24 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 34 37 14 9 3 4 0 74 12 605

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 Person with a disability 29 36 9 12 13 0 0 65 25 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 35 13 11 5 1 0 71 16 699
2019 Person with a disability 21 27 15 17 10 10 0 53 30 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 39 13 11 6 2 0 69 18 798
2018 Person with a disability 17 30 17 15 17 4 0 49 33 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 33 15 15 8 2 0 61 24 605
2017 Person with a disability 16 28 8 20 21 6 0 47 44 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 29 38 13 12 5 3 0 69 18 672
2014 Person with a disability 22 43 9 9 12 4 0 69 22 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 25 40 15 13 5 2 0 66 18 604

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 Person with a disability 46 24 13 12 2 3 0 73 14 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 29 18 7 3 2 0 71 10 703
2019 Person with a disability 42 28 22 2 2 4 0 72 5 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 46 26 15 6 3 4 0 74 10 805
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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 Person with a disability 33 31 27 4 5 0 0 65 9 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 37 13 7 3 2 1 76 10 698
2019 Person with a disability 24 32 25 9 3 7 0 61 13 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 42 11 7 3 2 0 79 10 807
2018 Person with a disability 28 33 23 5 11 0 0 62 15 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 33 42 13 9 2 1 0 76 11 600
2017 Person with a disability 31 36 7 13 6 6 0 72 20 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 37 42 11 6 1 2 0 81 7 673
2014 Person with a disability 43 44 9 0 0 4 0 90 0 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 38 40 13 5 1 2 0 80 7 605

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 Person with a disability 28 40 13 9 6 3 0 70 16 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 30 35 15 10 5 4 0 68 16 699
2019 Person with a disability 21 37 21 5 10 6 0 62 16 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 28 39 16 10 3 4 0 70 13 803

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 Person with a disability 51 21 12 13 4 0 0 71 17 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 36 31 14 9 4 4 1 71 14 697
2019 Person with a disability 25 25 17 7 8 9 8 60 19 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 33 14 8 4 4 1 72 13 805
2018 Person with a disability 40 32 6 20 2 0 0 71 23 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 32 13 8 4 3 1 74 13 600
2017 Person with a disability 43 17 3 18 9 10 0 66 30 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 42 33 10 7 2 5 1 80 9 673
2014 Person with a disability 48 35 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 44 35 7 8 3 2 2 81 11 606

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 Person with a disability 36 29 21 8 4 2 0 66 12 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 31 15 6 2 3 0 76 8 699
2019 Person with a disability 33 30 17 4 11 5 0 66 16 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 37 14 6 3 3 0 76 9 806
2018 Person with a disability 48 22 20 6 3 0 0 71 9 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 35 15 6 2 1 0 77 8 600

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 Person with a disability 25 15 19 18 9 11 2 46 31 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 27 17 21 9 8 12 5 54 20 699
2019 Person with a disability 2 8 26 20 13 26 6 15 48 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 24 21 21 11 8 11 4 53 22 802
2018 Person with a disability 21 13 13 22 21 9 2 37 48 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 23 20 19 12 9 12 5 52 26 601
2017 Person with a disability 16 16 12 4 31 22 0 40 44 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 20 20 19 11 9 16 6 51 25 673
2014 Person with a disability 22 14 12 31 9 8 4 41 46 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 15 20 19 14 12 14 7 44 32 606

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 Person with a disability 25 24 16 10 17 6 2 52 30 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 31 15 9 5 5 1 69 15 701
2019 Person with a disability 22 34 8 21 10 6 0 59 33 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 34 16 9 8 3 1 67 17 803
2018 Person with a disability 26 24 17 15 11 6 0 54 28 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 33 15 12 7 4 1 65 20 602
2017 Person with a disability 25 18 15 20 15 6 0 47 38 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 31 34 11 10 6 7 1 71 17 674
2014 Person with a disability 55 19 13 4 4 0 4 78 9 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 31 36 10 10 8 4 1 70 19 603

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 Person with a disability 26 13 5 20 32 0 3 41 54 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 27 25 15 16 11 4 2 55 28 700
2019 Person with a disability 17 21 12 10 33 5 3 41 46 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 23 25 17 15 14 3 3 51 31 804
2018 Person with a disability 17 22 20 12 22 4 3 42 37 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 23 24 19 15 13 3 3 50 30 605
2017 Person with a disability 28 16 16 15 26 0 0 44 41 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 25 13 16 11 4 5 56 29 673
2014 Person with a disability 17 22 13 22 16 0 9 43 43 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 18 21 15 18 20 4 4 43 41 606

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 Person with a disability 42 22 19 10 2 0 6 67 12 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 51 23 11 8 3 0 3 76 12 703
2019 Person with a disability 33 36 22 5 3 0 0 70 8 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 53 24 13 5 2 0 3 80 7 806

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 Person with a disability 49 21 13 4 5 0 9 77 9 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 56 21 13 5 2 1 3 79 7 701
2019 Person with a disability 42 15 20 6 4 9 3 65 12 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 55 23 10 4 3 1 4 82 7 805

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 Person with a disability 72 12 2 2 6 3 4 90 8 48
2020 Not a person with a disability 80 6 4 2 1 3 4 93 3 699
2019 Person with a disability 73 6 0 2 5 9 6 91 9 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 79 8 4 2 1 3 4 93 3 805

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 Person with a disability 63 18 11 0 2 0 6 86 2 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 79 8 3 0 0 1 8 96 0 695
2019 Person with a disability 71 13 4 0 0 4 8 96 0 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 83 6 1 0 0 2 8 98 1 796

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 Person with a disability 31 40 12 11 4 2 0 72 16 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 32 44 11 7 3 2 0 78 11 702
2019 Person with a disability 26 43 8 7 12 5 0 72 20 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 44 14 4 2 3 0 80 6 803
2018 Person with a disability 30 36 16 9 4 5 0 70 14 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 35 36 19 7 2 2 0 72 8 603
2017 Person with a disability 19 24 18 13 12 13 0 50 29 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 39 14 6 2 4 1 77 9 672

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 Person with a disability 40 32 13 13 2 0 0 72 14 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 47 34 9 4 3 3 0 84 7 697
2019 Person with a disability 29 44 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 46 38 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 800
2018 Person with a disability 39 40 10 0 11 0 0 79 11 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 46 38 10 4 1 1 0 85 5 603
2017 Person with a disability 35 27 6 13 6 13 0 71 22 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 47 39 8 3 1 2 0 88 4 674
2014 Person with a disability 53 34 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 48 34 10 3 1 3 0 84 5 606

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 Person with a disability 37 29 14 13 0 5 3 72 14 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 31 10 5 3 6 1 82 8 698
2019 Person with a disability 40 34 12 2 10 2 0 76 13 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 47 32 11 4 2 4 0 83 6 802
2018 Person with a disability 43 21 21 0 11 2 3 67 11 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 46 32 13 5 1 4 0 81 6 603
2017 Person with a disability 26 37 4 7 6 20 0 79 16 31
2017 Not a person with a disability 43 33 12 3 3 6 0 81 6 673
2014 Person with a disability 52 27 13 0 4 4 0 82 4 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 43 33 13 4 1 5 1 81 5 606

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 Person with a disability 37 28 23 6 4 2 0 66 10 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 29 13 5 2 9 0 76 9 701

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 Person with a disability 50 28 8 2 8 0 3 81 10 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 25 11 4 3 5 2 82 7 699

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 Person with a disability 53 25 6 10 4 2 0 80 14 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 60 29 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 702
2019 Person with a disability 51 30 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 60 30 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 806
2018 Person with a disability 52 35 6 0 7 0 0 88 7 33
2018 Not a person with a disability 58 32 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 605
2017 Person with a disability 38 33 0 22 4 3 0 73 27 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 60 31 4 3 1 1 0 92 4 671
2014 Person with a disability 65 22 5 8 0 0 0 87 8 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 60 29 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 606

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 Person with a disability 45 27 13 13 0 2 0 74 13 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 27 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 696
2019 Person with a disability 51 24 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 31 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 801
2018 Person with a disability 51 21 11 11 6 0 0 73 17 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 47 30 14 6 2 1 0 78 8 604
2017 Person with a disability 44 9 28 10 9 0 0 52 19 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 50 29 13 6 2 1 0 79 8 672
2014 Person with a disability 48 31 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 46 34 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 606

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 Person with a disability 48 24 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 49
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 29 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 695
2019 Person with a disability 46 32 8 14 0 0 0 78 14 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 33 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 800
2018 Person with a disability 43 27 13 10 6 0 0 71 17 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 46 34 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 598
2017 Person with a disability 40 21 16 14 9 0 0 61 23 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 52 32 10 5 1 0 0 83 6 669
2014 Person with a disability 53 30 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 50 32 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 605

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 Person with a disability 50 11 19 12 6 2 0 62 18 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 24 13 10 3 3 1 74 13 702
2019 Person with a disability 50 26 8 7 7 0 3 78 15 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 48 23 15 8 4 2 1 73 12 805
2018 Person with a disability 48 21 8 19 3 0 0 70 22 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 23 15 10 4 3 1 70 14 604
2017 Person with a disability 43 26 0 9 15 3 4 74 26 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 42 22 16 10 5 3 2 68 15 672
2014 Person with a disability 49 17 22 0 12 0 0 66 12 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 42 22 17 10 5 4 1 66 16 605
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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 Person with a disability 48 24 28 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 30 35 703
2019 Person with a disability 50 26 24 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 26 34 807
2018 Person with a disability 55 22 23 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 38 26 36 606
2017 Person with a disability 39 35 25 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 44 25 30 674
2014 Person with a disability 30 50 20 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 44 25 31 606

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 Person with a disability 4 7 47 8 18 16 25
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 21 54 3 5 11 255
2019 Person with a disability 0 20 36 5 24 15 18
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 20 54 5 10 8 331
2018 Person with a disability 15 5 54 0 8 18 18
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 15 60 4 5 7 238
2017 Person with a disability 0 25 58 0 0 17 13
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 19 50 4 14 6 300
2014 Not a person with a disability 11 18 57 6 9999 9 263
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual. Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 14 86 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 92 700
2019 Person with a disability 15 85 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 89 803
2018 Person with a disability 18 82 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 604

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 Person with a disability 19 9 15 5 11 35 5 47 27 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 20 12 14 4 4 36 10 60 15 702
2019 Person with a disability 9 26 13 7 7 31 6 56 24 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 16 15 8 3 26 10 59 17 805
2018 Person with a disability 15 14 17 8 16 20 9 42 34 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 16 20 3 2 27 8 62 8 605
2017 Person with a disability 16 6 10 3 16 34 15 43 38 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 16 13 3 3 34 13 65 10 673
2014 Person with a disability 27 22 18 4 0 26 4 69 6 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 17 16 15 4 3 33 12 60 13 606

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 Person with a disability 34 17 22 5 5 16 0 61 13 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 25 14 5 3 14 1 75 9 702
2019 Person with a disability 25 30 21 5 3 13 4 66 9 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 26 15 6 2 10 1 75 9 803
2018 Person with a disability 25 46 12 2 11 2 2 74 14 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 37 30 16 3 2 11 1 76 5 605
2017 Person with a disability 32 9 9 16 13 22 0 53 37 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 33 30 14 3 3 15 2 76 7 671
2014 Person with a disability 40 30 22 0 4 4 0 73 4 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 28 30 13 4 3 18 3 74 9 606
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction,which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 13 87 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 95 702
2019 Person with a disability 15 85 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 94 804
2018 Person with a disability 18 82 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 4 96 605

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 Person with a disability 23 7 16 2 8 33 12 55 17 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 21 13 14 3 2 39 8 65 9 701
2019 Person with a disability 7 20 12 5 10 36 9 49 28 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 24 14 16 3 2 31 10 65 8 803
2018 Person with a disability 17 15 16 5 9 32 6 52 22 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 16 19 1 1 32 8 66 2 604
2017 Person with a disability 16 9 7 4 7 46 12 58 25 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 15 12 1 1 41 12 70 5 671
2014 Person with a disability 26 9 18 0 4 34 9 62 7 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 16 12 17 1 2 39 13 58 7 606

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 Person with a disability 41 14 22 3 4 14 2 65 9 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 25 14 3 2 15 1 77 6 702
2019 Person with a disability 21 36 13 2 7 17 4 71 12 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 26 14 4 2 12 1 78 6 803
2018 Person with a disability 36 16 28 2 9 7 2 58 12 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 30 15 3 1 11 1 79 4 603
2017 Person with a disability 25 16 13 7 6 28 6 61 20 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 34 30 13 2 1 17 3 80 4 667
2014 Person with a disability 40 13 26 0 4 17 0 64 5 23
2014 Not a person with a disability 32 25 16 1 2 19 5 76 4 606
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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 Person with a disability 30 15 20 13 20 0 2 46 34 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 31 28 19 10 11 0 1 60 21 702

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 Person with a disability 47 24 16 10 2 0 0 72 12 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 31 15 6 5 0 0 74 11 696
2019 Person with a disability 26 21 27 10 16 0 0 47 26 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 31 20 10 8 0 1 60 19 806
2018 Person with a disability 14 19 31 15 18 0 2 34 34 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 33 21 9 7 0 2 62 16 603
2017 Person with a disability 21 31 20 12 16 0 0 52 28 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 29 20 10 10 1 3 58 21 672

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 Person with a disability 21 34 23 8 13 0 2 56 21 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 21 22 27 19 12 0 0 43 30 702
2019 Person with a disability 16 32 30 13 9 0 0 48 22 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 20 33 26 12 8 0 1 53 21 804
2018 Person with a disability 11 15 44 19 11 0 0 26 30 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 13 25 33 17 12 0 1 38 29 605
2017 Person with a disability 9 25 33 22 12 0 0 34 33 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 17 25 30 16 10 0 1 42 27 674

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 Person with a disability 38 18 25 10 5 0 4 58 16 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 28 23 14 8 0 1 55 22 701
2019 Person with a disability 24 41 11 10 11 0 3 67 21 35
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 34 23 12 5 0 0 59 17 802
2018 Person with a disability 10 23 26 16 18 0 7 35 36 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 16 29 29 15 10 0 1 46 25 599
2017 Person with a disability 6 32 27 13 15 3 3 41 29 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 22 27 27 14 9 0 1 50 23 670

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 Person with a disability 28 22 29 6 13 0 2 51 19 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 27 25 21 14 10 1 1 54 24 699
2019 Person with a disability 14 33 21 9 17 0 5 50 28 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 27 30 22 13 7 1 1 58 20 804
2018 Person with a disability 20 15 34 14 19 0 0 34 32 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 29 25 14 13 1 1 47 27 604
2017 Person with a disability 9 29 19 20 12 6 4 43 36 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 23 23 17 11 0 2 47 29 672

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 Person with a disability 40 23 10 11 8 0 7 69 20 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 33 24 18 13 10 0 1 58 23 700
2019 Person with a disability 32 31 22 2 10 0 3 65 12 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 39 29 15 9 5 0 2 70 15 801
2018 Person with a disability 30 17 30 6 11 0 7 50 18 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 28 20 11 7 0 2 60 19 604
2017 Person with a disability 29 22 15 15 9 3 7 57 26 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 32 26 20 9 7 0 5 61 18 673

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 Person with a disability 26 24 23 19 6 0 2 51 26 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 26 21 15 12 0 0 52 27 701
2019 Person with a disability 18 49 8 13 12 0 0 67 25 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 30 20 12 8 0 1 60 20 805
2018 Person with a disability 17 30 22 15 16 0 0 47 31 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 23 29 22 16 10 0 0 53 25 606
2017 Person with a disability 19 12 41 20 9 0 0 31 28 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 25 28 25 14 8 0 1 53 22 673

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 Person with a disability 44 12 22 12 5 0 6 59 18 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 18 18 9 10 0 9 59 21 701

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 Person with a disability 44 24 18 6 8 0 0 68 14 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 31 15 8 2 0 2 74 10 699
2019 Person with a disability 24 34 19 10 8 0 5 61 18 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 34 35 19 7 3 0 1 71 10 804
2018 Person with a disability 30 23 29 15 2 0 0 54 17 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 39 21 5 4 1 1 70 9 604
2017 Person with a disability 25 19 24 12 19 0 0 45 31 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 37 34 17 7 3 0 2 72 10 672

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 Person with a disability 27 28 34 4 2 3 4 58 6 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 33 19 13 5 0 1 63 17 699
2019 Person with a disability 18 33 29 8 7 0 5 54 16 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 34 22 11 3 0 0 64 14 803
2018 Person with a disability 17 33 28 6 16 0 0 49 22 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 35 26 11 5 1 1 57 16 603
2017 Person with a disability 16 25 22 24 13 0 0 41 37 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 34 21 11 5 0 1 62 17 672

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 Person with a disability 35 23 28 8 4 0 2 60 11 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 28 16 10 5 0 1 69 15 695
2019 Person with a disability 30 30 20 8 9 0 3 61 18 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 35 31 20 10 4 0 1 66 14 804
2018 Person with a disability 35 29 15 5 15 0 0 64 20 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 33 36 18 9 4 0 1 69 13 603
2017 Person with a disability 35 24 16 9 16 0 0 59 24 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 35 33 19 7 4 1 1 69 12 673

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 Person with a disability 44 24 11 15 4 0 2 69 20 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 24 12 6 4 1 1 78 10 696
2019 Person with a disability 46 21 11 12 8 0 3 69 20 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 27 13 5 4 0 1 78 9 804

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 Person with a disability 28 22 23 11 16 0 0 50 28 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 29 18 11 4 0 1 66 15 700

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 Person with a disability 38 31 19 4 7 0 2 70 11 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 33 17 9 3 0 1 71 12 701
2019 Person with a disability 22 37 21 8 7 0 5 62 16 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 33 16 6 2 0 1 76 8 803
2018 Person with a disability 43 20 21 5 12 0 0 62 17 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 35 34 19 9 2 1 0 69 11 597
2017 Person with a disability 28 22 16 15 14 0 6 53 30 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 39 34 17 5 2 1 1 75 7 671

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 Person with a disability 35 30 19 9 5 0 2 66 14 49
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 28 11 5 2 0 1 82 7 696
2019 Person with a disability 43 18 19 9 8 0 3 63 17 35
2019 Not a person with a disability 57 24 11 4 2 0 1 82 6 803
2018 Person with a disability 56 20 13 3 9 0 0 75 12 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 50 24 14 6 5 0 1 75 10 601
2017 Person with a disability 57 18 10 9 6 0 0 75 16 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 55 22 12 4 3 0 3 80 7 669

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 Person with a disability 25 34 20 16 4 0 0 59 20 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 32 17 6 2 0 1 74 8 698

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 Person with a disability 63 21 11 0 6 0 0 84 6 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 76 12 5 1 1 0 5 93 2 699
2019 Person with a disability 60 15 22 0 0 0 3 77 0 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 78 11 3 1 1 0 5 95 2 799
2018 Person with a disability 69 13 13 2 2 0 0 82 5 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 72 14 6 1 1 0 5 91 3 600

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 Person with a disability 73 10 3 4 9 0 2 84 13 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 83 7 3 2 1 1 3 94 3 697
2019 Person with a disability 67 13 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 75 11 6 3 2 1 3 89 5 802
2018 Person with a disability 69 7 8 5 4 0 6 82 10 34
2018 Not a person with a disability 80 9 4 2 2 1 3 93 4 604
2017 Person with a disability 55 15 17 10 3 0 0 70 13 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 79 9 3 3 1 1 5 93 4 672

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 Person with a disability 56 28 12 0 2 0 2 86 2 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 76 15 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 695
2019 Person with a disability 53 25 5 9 7 0 0 78 17 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 59 26 9 3 2 0 1 86 5 799
2018 Person with a disability 61 32 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 61 23 10 4 1 0 1 85 5 602
2017 Person with a disability 62 26 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 65 21 7 3 1 0 3 89 3 672

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 Person with a disability 60 20 9 4 7 0 0 80 11 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 74 14 6 3 2 0 1 88 5 699
2019 Person with a disability 52 26 10 2 10 0 0 77 12 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 65 18 8 4 4 0 1 84 8 798
2018 Person with a disability 57 21 10 3 6 0 3 80 10 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 67 17 9 4 2 1 2 85 6 602
2017 Person with a disability 62 6 13 14 6 0 0 68 19 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 69 15 7 4 3 0 2 86 7 673

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 Person with a disability 63 5 2 4 0 0 26 92 6 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 68 8 3 1 0 0 19 95 2 701
2019 Person with a disability 44 11 7 5 0 0 34 83 8 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 61 11 4 1 0 0 23 93 2 797
2018 Person with a disability 46 8 8 3 3 0 32 80 8 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 54 12 4 2 0 1 27 92 3 594
2017 Person with a disability 50 13 6 3 0 3 24 87 4 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 58 10 4 1 1 0 25 92 2 674

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 Person with a disability 71 14 9 0 2 0 4 89 2 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 75 15 6 1 1 0 3 92 2 703
2019 Person with a disability 66 15 15 0 2 0 2 82 2 36
2019 Not a person with a disability 71 16 6 1 1 0 4 92 2 798
2018 Person with a disability 71 12 6 5 0 0 6 88 5 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 64 22 6 1 1 1 4 91 2 599
2017 Person with a disability 69 19 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 71 14 6 2 0 0 6 91 2 670

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 Person with a disability 51 18 12 7 13 0 0 69 19 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 75 12 4 3 3 1 3 90 6 700
2019 Person with a disability 63 8 12 5 12 0 0 71 17 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 74 10 6 4 4 0 2 86 7 798
2018 Person with a disability 66 15 12 0 2 0 5 85 2 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 76 10 4 3 3 0 3 89 7 602
2017 Person with a disability 72 15 3 3 0 4 3 94 3 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 72 10 7 3 2 1 5 87 5 674

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 Person with a disability 47 29 22 2 0 0 0 76 2 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 27 12 4 2 1 1 82 6 702
2019 Person with a disability 39 41 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 59 24 10 3 2 0 2 85 5 801
2018 Person with a disability 34 33 24 3 3 0 3 69 6 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 54 28 11 3 1 0 2 84 5 603
2017 Person with a disability 32 24 29 15 0 0 0 56 15 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 59 25 9 3 1 1 3 86 4 671

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 Person with a disability 31 39 19 6 4 0 2 71 9 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 32 40 19 6 3 1 0 72 9 700

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 Person with a disability 10 34 31 19 5 0 0 45 24 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 14 29 37 15 4 0 0 43 20 699
2019 Person with a disability 12 25 36 19 7 0 0 37 26 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 17 35 35 10 2 0 0 52 13 805
2018 Person with a disability 14 22 30 26 8 0 0 37 34 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 32 37 12 6 0 0 44 19 602
2017 Person with a disability 10 15 36 27 13 0 0 24 40 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 12 31 36 14 6 0 1 44 20 672

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 Person with a disability 22 22 36 12 6 0 2 18 46 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 10 20 40 21 8 0 0 29 31 701
2019 Person with a disability 10 32 45 14 0 0 0 14 41 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 19 40 25 9 0 0 35 25 800
2018 Person with a disability 9 42 28 9 11 0 0 21 51 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 20 39 22 9 0 0 32 29 591
2017 Person with a disability 9 44 25 18 0 0 3 19 55 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 5 21 40 23 10 0 1 33 27 672

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 Person with a disability 37 30 12 15 6 0 0 67 21 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 36 12 5 3 3 0 80 8 699
2019 Person with a disability 38 35 13 4 4 6 0 78 9 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 37 13 5 2 2 0 80 7 806
2018 Person with a disability 37 44 15 2 2 0 0 81 5 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 41 12 5 1 2 0 82 7 606
2017 Person with a disability 28 43 4 6 15 3 0 74 22 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 32 44 13 5 3 3 0 78 8 672

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 Person with a disability 41 17 17 16 6 3 0 59 23 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 31 12 9 4 3 0 74 13 700

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 Person with a disability 42 21 8 16 12 2 0 64 28 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 44 26 11 11 5 2 0 72 17 702

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 Person with a disability 53 11 19 5 4 6 2 70 10 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 55 24 11 4 3 3 1 81 7 695

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 Person with a disability 40 19 21 7 14 0 0 58 21 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 31 13 9 4 1 0 73 14 702
2019 Person with a disability 27 34 13 14 10 3 0 63 25 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 36 16 9 4 2 0 71 13 807
2018 Person with a disability 20 46 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 32 36 15 10 5 1 0 69 15 605
2017 Person with a disability 25 25 13 16 21 0 0 49 38 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 25 39 16 13 4 2 0 66 18 672

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 Person with a disability 44 32 12 11 0 0 2 77 11 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 38 8 7 3 1 0 81 10 702

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 Person with a disability 40 26 16 13 4 0 2 67 17 49
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 34 10 9 4 2 0 76 13 698

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 Person with a disability 26 31 27 11 6 0 0 57 16 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 36 13 6 4 2 1 77 10 693

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 Person with a disability 47 25 18 2 0 2 6 79 2 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 51 30 10 4 2 2 1 83 7 701

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 Person with a disability 68 17 9 2 0 4 0 88 2 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 71 17 5 1 1 4 1 93 2 700

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 Person with a disability 47 24 22 5 2 0 0 71 7 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 47 32 8 6 2 4 1 83 8 700

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 Person with a disability 57 24 2 10 6 0 2 82 16 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 54 27 8 6 4 1 0 83 10 698

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 Person with a disability 45 25 6 11 8 0 5 73 20 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 27 7 8 3 1 0 81 12 701

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 Person with a disability 40 33 0 10 17 0 0 74 26 12
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 46 12 11 3 2 1 74 14 185
2019 Person with a disability 46 37 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 11
2019 Not a person with a disability 34 43 10 8 2 1 2 79 11 188

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 Person with a disability 91 9 12
2020 Not a person with a disability 94 6 185

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 Person with a disability 35 27 10 9 20 0 0 61 29 11
2020 Not a person with a disability 20 32 19 16 12 1 1 53 28 176
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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 Person with a disability 13 87 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 94 695

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 Person with a disability 26 74 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 7 93 699
2019 Person with a disability 36 64 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 12 88 801
2017 Person with a disability 33 67 32
2017 Not a person with a disability 12 88 670
2014 Not a person with a disability 11 89 602

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 85 15 14
2020 Not a person with a disability 19 81 48

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 92 8 14
2020 Not a person with a disability 86 14 48
2019 Person with a disability 93 7 14
2019 Not a person with a disability 89 11 98
2017 Person with a disability 100 0 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 85 15 82
2014 Not a person with a disability 79 21 63

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 38 15 7 14 8 17 0 64 27 13
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 37 9 11 0 0 2 80 11 40
2019 Person with a disability 42 32 9 0 9 9 0 81 9 12
2019 Not a person with a disability 57 29 6 6 1 1 0 87 7 85
2017 Person with a disability 50 21 18 11 0 0 0 71 11 10
2017 Not a person with a disability 60 33 3 3 2 0 0 93 4 68
2014 Not a person with a disability 69 25 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 49

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 Person with a disability 52 26 12 7 0 3 0 80 8 50
2020 Not a person with a disability 52 29 8 3 1 3 4 87 5 701
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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 Person with a disability 32 50 18 0 61 39 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 25 54 19 2 68 32 703

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 49 51 17
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 59 176

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 20 12 19 23 7 0 42 45 16
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 23 15 19 19 2 4 44 40 177

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 0 31 17 30 22 0 0 31 52 17
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 14 19 22 31 1 2 26 54 177

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 Person with a disability 40 24 15 6 9 2 5 68 15 51
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 19 12 7 6 1 10 73 14 702
2019 Person with a disability 50 15 20 2 8 0 6 68 11 37
2019 Not a person with a disability 43 21 14 8 8 1 6 68 17 789
2018 Person with a disability 31 21 17 10 12 0 9 58 24 35
2018 Not a person with a disability 46 19 15 8 7 1 5 69 15 601
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