2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Courts Administration Service by Question 102. Which of the following best describes your current work situation?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 41 36 6 15 2 0 1 77 17 157
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 31 49 3 14 3 0 0 80 17 204

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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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 73 18 5 0 2 1 1 92 2 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 76 18 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 204

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 38 33 8 14 6 1 1 71 20 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 33 38 11 15 3 0 1 71 17 203

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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2020 Working remotely or teleworking 36 33 15 12 3 0 2 70 14 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 30 40 14 13 4 0 0 70 17 204

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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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 46 29 11 9 4 1 1 76 13 157
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 36 37 9 14 3 0 0 73 17 203

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 48 25 12 7 8 0 1 73 15 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 39 33 13 12 3 0 0 72 15 203

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 37 39 12 9 2 0 1 77 11 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 42 39 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 204

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 35 37 10 9 7 0 2 74 16 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 33 33 14 14 6 1 0 66 20 203

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 28 45 15 8 2 0 1 74 11 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 38 43 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 203

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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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 Working remotely or teleworking 51 34 9 4 2 0 1 85 6 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 54 35 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 203

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 34 35 11 11 6 0 2 71 18 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 35 35 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 203

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 52 36 8 2 1 0 1 89 3 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 62 26 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 199

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 34 36 11 8 6 0 4 73 15 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 31 42 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 203

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 39 35 9 10 5 0 2 76 15 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 37 33 15 9 5 1 0 71 13 203

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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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 Working remotely or teleworking 32 40 12 11 2 1 2 74 14 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 32 45 10 8 3 1 1 78 12 201

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 42 37 13 5 2 0 1 80 8 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 49 36 6 5 4 0 0 85 9 203

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 29 27 24 12 7 0 1 57 19 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 38 36 17 5 3 0 1 74 9 204

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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2020 Working remotely or teleworking 10 26 39 14 9 1 1 24 36 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 9 27 30 23 9 0 1 33 36 204

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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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 7 18 31 21 17 3 3 41 26 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 8 15 19 31 23 1 3 56 24 204

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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2020 Working remotely or teleworking 8 18 29 25 15 2 4 42 27 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 9 19 25 20 19 3 5 42 31 203

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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2020 Working remotely or teleworking 6 18 32 29 13 0 2 42 24 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 2 7 31 33 26 0 2 59 9 203

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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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 15 20 26 19 14 1 4 35 37 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 10 20 24 22 20 1 3 44 31 204

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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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 11 18 26 20 15 6 4 39 33 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 6 11 26 29 23 2 3 54 18 203

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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2020 Working remotely or teleworking 9 12 40 18 13 3 4 34 23 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 9 19 33 17 18 2 3 36 29 204

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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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 8 21 33 24 11 1 2 37 29 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 13 20 32 20 12 1 2 33 35 204
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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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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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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 Working remotely or teleworking 27 31 19 2 6 6 8 68 10 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 19 30 21 12 8 5 5 55 22 204

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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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 49 23 12 5 8 1 2 75 13 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 38 33 9 9 8 1 0 72 18 204

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 51 31 7 6 1 1 3 85 8 155
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 44 31 11 9 4 1 0 75 14 203

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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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 Working remotely or teleworking 42 36 10 6 2 1 2 81 9 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 36 39 14 5 4 1 0 77 9 202

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 49 21 12 5 1 8 3 79 7 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 44 20 14 6 4 11 1 73 11 203
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 49 27 13 3 2 1 6 81 6 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 40 27 21 2 2 2 6 73 4 203

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 46 30 10 7 6 0 1 77 13 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 40 34 14 6 6 0 0 74 12 202

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 51 20 13 9 6 1 1 72 15 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 47 28 14 4 5 1 1 77 9 204

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 47 30 10 7 4 0 2 78 11 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 47 34 9 5 3 1 0 82 9 204

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
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 37 63 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 38 62 204

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 59 17 7 2 2 3 10 87 4 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 43 27 8 2 5 8 7 82 9 204

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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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 Working remotely or teleworking 60 20 9 6 4 0 2 81 10 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 48 29 14 4 3 1 1 79 7 204
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 34 28 15 11 3 8 1 68 16 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 36 26 17 9 6 6 1 66 16 204

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 34 24 19 14 5 3 1 61 19 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 28 29 20 12 9 2 1 59 21 203

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 27 28 15 16 9 4 1 58 27 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 19 32 20 15 10 3 1 53 26 204

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 25 35 15 11 11 2 1 62 22 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 20 30 13 18 15 3 0 52 34 204

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 58 24 9 3 1 3 2 87 4 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 59 22 5 5 3 4 1 86 8 203
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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
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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2020 Working remotely or teleworking 27 43 24 4 1 1 1 71 5 156
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 27 41 18 8 3 3 0 70 11 203

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 16 34 22 21 4 2 1 52 26 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 18 33 18 19 9 4 0 53 29 203

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
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Strongly disagree
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 40 33 11 10 4 1 2 74 14 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 30 35 17 9 6 3 0 67 15 203

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 33 30 25 4 4 4 1 65 8 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 26 34 24 10 3 3 0 62 14 203

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
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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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Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 26 14 22 15 9 10 4 47 27 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 21 20 16 14 13 13 2 49 32 203

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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2020 Working remotely or teleworking 25 30 20 13 8 2 2 57 22 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 25 34 19 11 6 4 0 61 18 203

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
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2020 Working remotely or teleworking 16 21 17 16 23 2 5 40 42 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 19 25 16 14 15 3 9 50 32 204

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
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 48 20 13 8 3 1 8 74 12 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 52 21 9 6 3 1 9 81 9 203

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 Working remotely or teleworking 46 22 15 6 3 1 6 74 10 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 55 21 9 4 3 2 7 83 8 203

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 Working remotely or teleworking 76 8 4 2 2 3 6 91 5 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 73 9 2 1 3 5 7 92 5 202

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 Working remotely or teleworking 68 9 5 1 4 2 11 89 6 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 71 9 5 0 1 4 9 92 2 203

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 Working remotely or teleworking 26 40 17 6 5 3 3 71 11 157
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 18 44 21 9 4 4 0 65 13 203

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 Working remotely or teleworking 42 32 12 9 1 2 2 76 11 156
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 31 37 15 8 5 4 0 71 13 200

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 Working remotely or teleworking 46 30 11 6 1 5 1 80 8 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 32 40 14 5 2 8 0 78 7 203

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 Working remotely or teleworking 44 32 12 6 1 5 1 80 7 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 34 36 16 4 4 5 1 74 9 203

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 Working remotely or teleworking 48 30 8 3 4 6 2 85 7 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 40 34 8 6 5 5 2 80 12 204

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 Working remotely or teleworking 56 28 10 4 1 0 1 84 5 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 51 31 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 204

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 Working remotely or teleworking 37 27 16 13 6 1 1 65 19 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 36 28 17 11 8 0 0 64 19 204

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 Working remotely or teleworking 38 26 18 13 5 0 1 64 18 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 34 33 17 10 6 0 0 67 16 202

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 Working remotely or teleworking 36 16 18 15 9 3 3 56 25 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 32 24 16 14 9 2 3 59 24 202
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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 Working remotely or teleworking 35 28 36 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 34 35 31 204

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 Working remotely or teleworking 7 15 53 0 25 0 56
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 10 13 38 6 29 4 65
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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 Working remotely or teleworking 13 87 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 12 88 202

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 46 54 19
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 54 46 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 62 38 19
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 60 40 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 19
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 0 100 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 19 81 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 40 60 19
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 41 59 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 51 49 19
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 33 67 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 56 44 19
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 42 58 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 67 33 19
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 44 56 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 64 36 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 55 45 19
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 57 43 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 36 64 19
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 34 66 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 0 100 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 54 46 19
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 53 47 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 32 68 19
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 31 69 25

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 70 30 19
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 58 42 25

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 34 66 19
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 19 81 25

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 30 70 25

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 19

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 33 67 25

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 19

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 37 63 19

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 19

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 34 66 19

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 Working remotely or teleworking 19 13 17 8 6 27 10 50 23 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 16 14 19 10 5 28 7 47 23 204

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 Working remotely or teleworking 27 26 18 9 4 13 3 64 15 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 23 32 21 6 6 12 0 62 14 204
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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 Working remotely or teleworking 7 93 157
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 7 93 202

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 48 52 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 0 100 15

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 33 67 15

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 36 64 15

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 32 68 15

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 0 100 15

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 0 100 15

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 33 67 15

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 0 100 15

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 43 57 11
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 32 68 15

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 52 48 11

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 52 48 11

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 0 100 11

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 Working remotely or teleworking 21 9 19 1 6 33 11 54 12 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 14 18 23 2 3 33 6 52 10 204

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 Working remotely or teleworking 32 27 18 3 5 11 3 69 9 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 24 25 22 4 4 20 0 62 10 203
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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 Working remotely or teleworking 35 18 17 12 13 0 5 56 26 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 11 25 26 18 20 0 0 35 39 204

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 Working remotely or teleworking 51 28 10 3 6 1 1 80 9 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 46 25 15 6 6 1 0 72 13 203

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 Working remotely or teleworking 18 25 20 17 20 0 1 43 37 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 17 27 25 19 12 0 0 44 31 203

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 Working remotely or teleworking 24 30 22 10 11 0 3 55 22 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 34 34 19 8 3 0 1 69 12 203

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 Working remotely or teleworking 21 21 17 13 22 1 5 45 38 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 24 25 19 15 16 1 1 50 31 202

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 Working remotely or teleworking 39 26 13 8 10 0 4 67 19 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 47 23 14 8 4 0 2 72 13 201

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 Working remotely or teleworking 32 19 20 14 13 1 2 52 28 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 29 29 16 13 10 1 1 60 24 204

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 Working remotely or teleworking 35 18 13 13 10 1 10 59 26 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 39 23 13 7 11 0 7 66 19 202

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 Working remotely or teleworking 35 28 18 8 6 0 4 67 15 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 31 29 19 12 7 1 1 61 20 204

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a 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 Working remotely or teleworking 27 29 23 10 9 0 2 57 20 157
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 28 29 22 12 7 1 1 59 19 203

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 30 31 20 10 7 0 1 62 18 157
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 34 31 17 9 7 2 1 66 16 204

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a 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 Working remotely or teleworking 44 24 14 8 7 1 3 71 15 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 42 23 15 10 8 1 1 66 19 204

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 Working remotely or teleworking 36 29 16 9 8 1 1 66 18 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 28 29 23 9 9 1 1 58 18 204

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 34 32 15 10 8 1 1 67 17 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 31 24 18 11 12 2 1 57 24 204

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 Working remotely or teleworking 50 17 17 6 4 1 5 72 11 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 36 27 19 9 9 1 0 64 18 203

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 Working remotely or teleworking 37 26 21 6 9 0 1 64 15 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 24 32 23 10 10 0 1 57 20 204

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 Working remotely or teleworking 60 17 9 2 6 1 6 82 9 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 61 22 7 3 2 0 3 87 6 202

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a 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 Working remotely or teleworking 72 12 3 2 3 2 5 91 6 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 68 15 4 5 3 1 4 87 8 202

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a 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 Working remotely or teleworking 65 21 6 2 1 2 4 91 3 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 53 28 11 4 3 0 2 82 7 204

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 Working remotely or teleworking 65 17 6 5 5 0 2 83 11 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 58 19 11 7 4 0 1 78 11 202

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 55 10 5 3 2 0 26 87 7 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 55 11 5 2 1 0 25 89 4 203

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 Working remotely or teleworking 76 14 4 1 2 1 2 92 4 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 62 20 6 4 2 0 6 87 6 204

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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 Working remotely or teleworking 76 11 6 3 2 1 1 89 5 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 71 12 6 2 3 1 5 89 5 204

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 40 33 12 8 5 1 2 75 13 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 46 29 14 4 4 0 3 78 8 201

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 35 33 18 11 2 0 1 68 13 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 21 36 27 8 7 0 0 57 16 204

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 Working remotely or teleworking 15 32 27 19 6 0 1 48 25 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 13 29 37 16 6 0 0 41 22 203

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 Working remotely or teleworking 12 21 41 18 8 0 1 26 32 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 11 22 41 18 8 0 0 25 33 204

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
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 38 42 13 3 0 2 1 83 4 157
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 41 34 14 8 1 0 0 76 10 203

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 36 28 17 12 3 4 1 67 15 157
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 30 29 15 17 6 3 0 61 23 202

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 Working remotely or teleworking 41 21 15 10 8 4 1 65 19 157
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 33 34 10 15 5 4 0 69 21 203

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 46 26 14 3 5 2 3 76 9 157
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 43 29 15 5 2 5 1 77 7 202

Question 78. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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 Working remotely or teleworking 28 30 19 8 9 4 1 61 18 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 26 31 18 15 8 2 0 58 24 204

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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 Working remotely or teleworking 39 40 14 4 1 1 1 81 5 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 31 38 9 14 8 0 0 70 21 203

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 Working remotely or teleworking 40 30 13 11 4 1 1 71 15 157
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 27 34 10 11 17 0 0 62 29 202

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
(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 39 33 20 4 1 1 2 74 5 153
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 35 31 16 11 7 0 0 67 17 201

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 47 33 14 1 1 1 3 84 2 157
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 40 33 15 3 5 3 3 77 8 202

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 Working remotely or teleworking 78 16 3 0 0 1 2 97 0 156
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 76 18 3 1 0 2 0 95 1 203

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 Working remotely or teleworking 58 33 7 0 0 2 1 93 0 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 48 32 9 5 1 3 0 84 7 203

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 Working remotely or teleworking 56 22 9 5 4 3 2 81 9 158
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 44 35 6 10 2 2 0 81 12 204

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
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 48 32 9 4 3 2 1 83 8 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 35 25 12 17 11 1 0 60 28 204

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
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 Working on-site 23 51 6 12 8 0 0 74 20 12
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 23 57 6 10 4 0 0 80 14 43
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 8 38 18 28 1 5 2 49 31 44

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 Working on-site 68 32 12
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 100 0 43
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 91 9 44

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 13 39 12 25 10 0 0 53 35 43
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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 Working remotely or teleworking 7 93 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 8 92 201

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 Working remotely or teleworking 19 81 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 10 90 201

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 Working remotely or teleworking 50 50 29
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 66 34 19

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Working remotely or teleworking 80 20 29
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 82 18 19

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 Working remotely or teleworking 40 37 12 8 0 0 4 79 8 23
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 44 56 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 Working remotely or teleworking 55 25 7 5 3 1 4 84 8 157
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 46 29 9 8 3 2 2 79 12 202
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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 Working remotely or teleworking 22 60 18 1 73 27 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 14 64 20 2 82 18 204

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 Working remotely or teleworking 43 57 34
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 54 46 31

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 Working remotely or teleworking 27 29 16 10 14 0 3 58 25 34
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 26 25 19 18 12 0 0 50 30 31

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 Working remotely or teleworking 23 14 0 17 29 0 16 44 56 34
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 6 23 14 25 20 0 12 33 51 30

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
(%)
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2020 Working remotely or teleworking 49 13 9 7 8 2 13 72 17 159
2020 A combination of working on-site and working remotely or teleworking 49 20 9 5 3 5 10 81 9 204
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