2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency by Question 106. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - EC

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 51 40 2 7 0 0 0 91 7 43
2020 EC-06 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 EC-07 65 25 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 79 12 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 43
2020 EC-06 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 EC-07 75 10 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2017 EC 71 26 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 31
2017 EC-06 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 EC-07 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2014 EC 71 21 5 0 0 0 3 95 0 38
2014 EC-06 60 20 13 0 0 0 7 86 0 15
2014 EC-07 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 52 36 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 42
2020 EC-06 54 31 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2020 EC-07 58 37 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2019 EC 66 24 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 41
2019 EC-06 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 EC-07 57 38 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21
2017 EC 58 32 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 31
2017 EC-06 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 EC-07 47 47 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2014 EC 68 24 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 38
2014 EC-06 53 27 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 15
2014 EC-07 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 53 37 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 43
2020 EC-06 46 46 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2020 EC-07 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2019 EC 46 39 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 41
2019 EC-06 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 EC-07 38 48 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21
2018 EC 42 42 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 36
2018 EC-06 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 EC-07 44 39 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2017 EC 55 22 13 10 0 0 0 77 10 31
2017 EC-06 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 EC-07 53 20 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2014 EC 42 39 3 11 5 0 0 82 16 38
2014 EC-06 40 27 7 20 7 0 0 67 27 15
2014 EC-07 47 42 0 5 5 0 0 89 11 19

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 42
2020 EC-06 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 EC-07 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2019 EC 61 24 10 2 2 0 0 85 5 41
2019 EC-06 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 EC-07 57 29 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21
2017 EC 71 23 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 31
2017 EC-06 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 EC-07 80 13 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2014 EC 66 21 5 0 5 0 3 89 5 38
2014 EC-06 40 27 13 0 13 0 7 71 14 15
2014 EC-07 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 60 28 2 7 2 0 0 88 9 43
2020 EC-06 69 23 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2020 EC-07 55 30 0 10 5 0 0 85 15 20
2019 EC 58 30 8 5 0 0 0 88 5 40
2019 EC-07 57 29 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 21
2018 EC 74 17 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35
2018 EC-06 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 EC-07 71 24 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2017 EC 71 19 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 31
2017 EC-06 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 EC-07 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2014 EC 47 29 13 5 5 0 0 76 11 38
2014 EC-06 33 27 20 7 13 0 0 60 20 15
2014 EC-07 58 32 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 57 33 7 2 0 0 0 90 2 42
2020 EC-06 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2020 EC-07 55 35 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2019 EC 41 44 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 41
2019 EC-06 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 EC-07 33 52 0 10 5 0 0 86 14 21
2018 EC 47 36 3 14 0 0 0 83 14 36
2018 EC-06 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 EC-07 56 28 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 18
2017 EC 52 26 10 10 3 0 0 78 13 31
2017 EC-06 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 EC-07 47 20 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2014 EC 37 39 8 11 5 0 0 76 16 38
2014 EC-06 33 33 7 20 7 0 0 67 27 15
2014 EC-07 42 42 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 44 35 9 12 0 0 0 79 12 43
2020 EC-06 46 46 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2020 EC-07 40 35 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 20
2019 EC 44 39 12 2 2 0 0 83 5 41
2019 EC-06 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 EC-07 43 33 19 0 5 0 0 76 5 21
2018 EC 53 36 3 8 0 0 0 89 8 36
2018 EC-06 50 30 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2018 EC-07 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2017 EC 53 20 17 10 0 0 0 73 10 30
2017 EC-06 60 10 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2017 EC-07 43 29 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14
2014 EC 42 21 18 11 8 0 0 63 18 38
2014 EC-06 40 0 33 13 13 0 0 40 27 15
2014 EC-07 47 32 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 19

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 35 40 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 43
2020 EC-06 15 62 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2020 EC-07 45 25 20 5 5 0 0 70 10 20
2019 EC 37 41 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 41
2019 EC-06 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 EC-07 38 43 0 10 10 0 0 81 19 21
2018 EC 42 44 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 36
2018 EC-06 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 EC-07 50 44 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2017 EC 42 29 6 13 10 0 0 71 23 31
2017 EC-06 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 EC-07 33 27 7 13 20 0 0 60 33 15

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 53 23 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 43
2020 EC-06 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2020 EC-07 60 10 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 20
2019 EC 46 39 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 41
2019 EC-06 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 EC-07 48 38 5 0 10 0 0 86 10 21
2018 EC 61 25 11 0 3 0 0 86 3 36
2018 EC-06 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 EC-07 83 11 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2017 EC 52 36 3 3 6 0 0 87 10 31
2017 EC-06 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 EC-07 47 33 0 7 13 0 0 80 20 15
2014 EC 55 26 5 8 5 0 0 82 13 38
2014 EC-06 47 33 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2014 EC-07 68 16 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 19

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 47 33 7 12 2 0 0 79 14 43
2020 EC-06 38 54 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2020 EC-07 55 20 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 20
2019 EC 49 34 10 2 5 0 0 83 7 41
2019 EC-06 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 EC-07 43 38 10 0 10 0 0 81 10 21
2018 EC 64 22 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 36
2018 EC-06 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 EC-07 78 17 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2017 EC 45 23 19 10 3 0 0 68 13 31
2017 EC-06 50 10 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2017 EC-07 33 33 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 63 26 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 43
2020 EC-06 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2020 EC-07 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2019 EC 58 33 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 40
2019 EC-07 57 33 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2018 EC 71 23 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2018 EC-06 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 EC-07 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2017 EC 78 10 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 31
2017 EC-06 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 EC-07 67 13 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2014 EC 68 29 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 38
2014 EC-06 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2014 EC-07 74 21 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 52 24 10 12 2 0 0 76 14 42
2020 EC-06 33 50 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2020 EC-07 60 15 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 20
2019 EC 41 34 12 10 2 0 0 76 12 41
2019 EC-06 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 EC-07 38 38 5 14 5 0 0 76 19 21
2018 EC 61 28 3 3 6 0 0 89 8 36
2018 EC-06 50 20 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2018 EC-07 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2017 EC 48 29 13 10 0 0 0 78 10 31
2017 EC-06 50 10 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2017 EC-07 47 33 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2014 EC 47 29 8 16 0 0 0 76 16 38
2014 EC-06 27 33 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 15
2014 EC-07 63 21 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 19

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 49 26 7 14 5 0 0 74 19 43
2020 EC-06 38 38 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 13
2020 EC-07 60 15 5 10 10 0 0 75 20 20
2019 EC 39 41 7 5 7 0 0 80 12 41
2019 EC-06 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 EC-07 33 48 0 5 14 0 0 81 19 21
2018 EC 69 20 9 3 0 0 0 89 3 35
2018 EC-07 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2017 EC 45 29 10 3 13 0 0 74 16 31
2017 EC-06 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 EC-07 47 27 7 0 20 0 0 73 20 15
2014 EC 47 18 11 11 13 0 0 66 24 38
2014 EC-06 47 0 13 20 20 0 0 47 40 15
2014 EC-07 47 32 5 5 11 0 0 79 16 19

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 53 23 19 5 0 0 0 77 5 43
2020 EC-06 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2020 EC-07 55 15 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 20
2019 EC 45 35 13 8 0 0 0 80 8 40
2019 EC-06 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 EC-07 35 45 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 20
2018 EC 58 31 3 6 3 0 0 89 8 36
2018 EC-06 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 EC-07 61 33 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 18
2017 EC 52 32 6 3 6 0 0 84 10 31
2017 EC-06 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 EC-07 47 27 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15
2014 EC 55 16 5 18 3 3 0 73 22 38
2014 EC-06 47 7 7 27 7 7 0 57 36 15
2014 EC-07 63 16 5 16 0 0 0 79 16 19

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 56 33 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 43
2020 EC-06 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2020 EC-07 55 35 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2019 EC 51 34 10 2 2 0 0 85 5 41
2019 EC-06 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 EC-07 38 48 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21
2018 EC 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 36
2018 EC-06 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 EC-07 67 28 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2017 EC 55 32 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 31
2017 EC-06 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 EC-07 60 20 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2014 EC 47 32 11 5 5 0 0 79 11 38
2014 EC-06 40 27 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2014 EC-07 58 26 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 19

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 44 22 27 2 5 0 0 66 7 41
2020 EC-06 42 17 33 0 8 0 0 58 8 12
2020 EC-07 37 32 26 0 5 0 0 68 5 19
2019 EC 40 40 13 5 3 0 0 80 8 40
2019 EC-06 40 40 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2019 EC-07 30 50 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 20
2018 EC 47 39 11 0 3 0 0 86 3 36
2018 EC-06 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 EC-07 50 33 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 18
2017 EC 55 26 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 31
2017 EC-06 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 EC-07 40 27 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15
2014 EC 39 32 18 8 3 0 0 71 11 38
2014 EC-06 47 33 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2014 EC-07 32 37 21 5 5 0 0 68 11 19

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 7 16 47 23 7 0 0 30 23 43
2020 EC-06 8 15 62 15 0 0 0 15 23 13
2020 EC-07 5 15 50 25 5 0 0 30 20 20
2019 EC 12 22 29 27 10 0 0 37 34 41
2019 EC-06 10 30 50 10 0 0 0 10 40 10
2019 EC-07 14 19 24 33 10 0 0 43 33 21
2018 EC 8 19 44 22 6 0 0 28 28 36
2018 EC-06 0 20 60 10 10 0 0 20 20 10
2018 EC-07 11 11 33 39 6 0 0 44 22 18
2017 EC 6 16 55 16 6 0 0 22 23 31
2017 EC-06 0 20 40 40 0 0 0 40 20 10
2017 EC-07 13 20 53 0 13 0 0 13 33 15
2014 EC 3 21 37 24 13 0 3 38 24 38
2014 EC-06 0 40 40 13 7 0 0 20 40 15
2014 EC-07 0 11 42 32 16 0 0 47 11 19

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 2 9 21 44 23 0 0 67 12 43
2020 EC-06 0 8 23 38 31 0 0 69 8 13
2020 EC-07 5 10 20 50 15 0 0 65 15 20
2019 EC 7 5 24 39 24 0 0 63 12 41
2019 EC-06 0 10 30 30 30 0 0 60 10 10
2019 EC-07 14 0 29 43 14 0 0 57 14 21
2018 EC 6 23 14 34 23 0 0 57 29 35
2018 EC-07 11 11 11 44 22 0 0 67 22 18
2017 EC 10 16 29 35 10 0 0 45 26 31
2017 EC-06 10 10 10 60 10 0 0 70 20 10
2017 EC-07 13 20 33 20 13 0 0 33 33 15
2014 EC 8 11 37 26 16 0 3 43 19 38
2014 EC-06 7 13 60 7 13 0 0 20 20 15
2014 EC-07 5 11 21 42 21 0 0 63 16 19

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 2 23 44 14 14 2 0 29 26 43
2020 EC-06 0 23 54 8 15 0 0 23 23 13
2020 EC-07 0 25 50 15 10 0 0 25 25 20
2019 EC 12 17 34 22 15 0 0 37 29 41
2019 EC-06 20 10 40 20 10 0 0 30 30 10
2019 EC-07 14 19 33 19 14 0 0 33 33 21
2018 EC 11 11 50 19 8 0 0 28 22 36
2018 EC-06 20 10 50 0 20 0 0 20 30 10
2018 EC-07 11 6 50 28 6 0 0 33 17 18
2017 EC 19 19 32 26 3 0 0 29 39 31
2017 EC-06 20 30 0 50 0 0 0 50 50 10
2017 EC-07 27 7 53 13 0 0 0 13 33 15
2014 EC 24 24 24 18 8 0 3 27 49 38
2014 EC-06 20 33 27 7 13 0 0 20 53 15
2014 EC-07 21 21 21 32 5 0 0 37 42 19

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 5 23 44 19 9 0 0 28 28 43
2020 EC-06 0 15 62 15 8 0 0 23 15 13
2020 EC-07 10 30 35 20 5 0 0 25 40 20
2019 EC 10 20 32 27 12 0 0 39 29 41
2019 EC-06 0 30 30 30 10 0 0 40 30 10
2019 EC-07 14 19 38 24 5 0 0 29 33 21
2018 EC 3 8 50 31 8 0 0 39 11 36
2018 EC-06 0 10 50 20 20 0 0 40 10 10
2018 EC-07 6 11 50 28 6 0 0 33 17 18
2017 EC 13 10 39 29 10 0 0 39 23 31
2017 EC-06 10 10 40 30 10 0 0 40 20 10
2017 EC-07 20 7 33 27 13 0 0 40 27 15
2014 EC 11 22 43 16 8 0 0 24 32 37
2014 EC-06 13 13 53 13 7 0 0 20 27 15
2014 EC-07 5 26 42 21 5 0 0 26 32 19

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 5 16 37 16 19 2 5 38 23 43
2020 EC-06 0 8 54 15 15 0 8 33 8 13
2020 EC-07 10 25 25 20 15 0 5 37 37 20
2019 EC 10 10 33 25 15 5 3 43 22 40
2019 EC-06 10 10 40 20 0 10 10 25 25 10
2019 EC-07 15 10 35 30 10 0 0 40 25 20
2018 EC 3 11 44 28 14 0 0 42 14 36
2018 EC-06 0 10 30 40 20 0 0 60 10 10
2018 EC-07 6 17 39 28 11 0 0 39 22 18
2017 EC 13 6 32 26 19 3 0 47 20 31
2017 EC-06 10 10 20 20 30 10 0 55 22 10
2017 EC-07 20 7 47 13 13 0 0 27 27 15
2014 EC 24 29 16 21 5 3 3 28 56 38
2014 EC-06 27 27 27 13 0 7 0 14 57 15
2014 EC-07 16 37 11 32 5 0 0 37 53 19

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 5 14 21 31 24 2 2 58 20 42
2020 EC-06 0 0 23 46 23 0 8 75 0 13
2020 EC-07 5 21 16 32 26 0 0 58 26 19
2019 EC 7 0 22 39 27 2 2 69 8 41
2019 EC-06 0 0 20 50 10 10 10 75 0 10
2019 EC-07 14 0 24 38 24 0 0 62 14 21
2018 EC 6 22 17 33 19 0 3 54 29 36
2018 EC-06 0 0 50 30 10 0 10 44 0 10
2018 EC-07 6 22 0 44 28 0 0 72 28 18
2017 EC 6 0 36 32 26 0 0 58 6 31
2017 EC-06 0 0 40 40 20 0 0 60 0 10
2017 EC-07 13 0 27 33 27 0 0 60 13 15
2014 EC 11 11 18 34 21 3 3 58 22 38
2014 EC-06 7 20 20 27 20 7 0 50 29 15
2014 EC-07 11 0 21 42 26 0 0 68 11 19

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 2 14 53 19 12 0 0 30 16 43
2020 EC-06 0 15 54 23 8 0 0 31 15 13
2020 EC-07 5 15 55 20 5 0 0 25 20 20
2019 EC 12 7 39 24 12 5 0 38 21 41
2019 EC-06 10 0 40 30 10 10 0 44 11 10
2019 EC-07 19 5 48 24 5 0 0 29 24 21
2018 EC 11 11 50 11 14 0 3 26 23 36
2018 EC-06 0 20 50 0 30 0 0 30 20 10
2018 EC-07 17 11 50 11 11 0 0 22 28 18
2017 EC 16 10 36 35 3 0 0 39 26 31
2017 EC-06 10 10 30 50 0 0 0 50 20 10
2017 EC-07 27 7 40 27 0 0 0 27 33 15
2014 EC 26 13 29 18 8 0 5 28 42 38
2014 EC-06 27 13 27 13 13 0 7 29 43 15
2014 EC-07 21 16 37 26 0 0 0 26 37 19

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 5 5 37 30 23 0 0 53 9 43
2020 EC-06 0 0 54 31 15 0 0 46 0 13
2020 EC-07 5 10 30 35 20 0 0 55 15 20
2019 EC 12 15 27 27 20 0 0 46 27 41
2019 EC-06 10 10 30 40 10 0 0 50 20 10
2019 EC-07 14 19 29 24 14 0 0 38 33 21
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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 26 33 16 12 7 5 2 63 20 43
2020 EC-06 8 31 8 31 8 15 0 45 45 13
2020 EC-07 25 40 20 0 10 0 5 68 11 20
2019 EC 37 29 15 7 5 7 0 71 13 41
2019 EC-06 20 30 20 20 0 10 0 56 22 10
2019 EC-07 33 33 14 5 10 5 0 70 15 21
2018 EC 31 39 11 3 0 6 11 83 3 36
2018 EC-06 30 20 0 10 0 10 30 83 17 10
2018 EC-07 33 44 11 0 0 6 6 88 0 18
2017 EC 32 22 19 10 3 6 6 63 15 31
2017 EC-06 20 30 20 10 0 0 20 62 13 10
2017 EC-07 40 20 27 13 0 0 0 60 13 15
2014 EC 34 32 11 11 8 0 5 69 19 38
2014 EC-06 7 33 27 20 7 0 7 43 29 15
2014 EC-07 53 32 0 5 5 0 5 89 11 19

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 44 30 5 14 7 0 0 74 21 43
2020 EC-06 8 62 0 23 8 0 0 69 31 13
2020 EC-07 60 20 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 20
2019 EC 51 24 10 5 10 0 0 76 15 41
2019 EC-06 50 20 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 EC-07 52 24 5 5 14 0 0 76 19 21
2018 EC 64 19 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 36
2018 EC-06 70 10 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 EC-07 72 22 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2017 EC 50 27 7 13 3 0 0 77 17 30
2017 EC-07 53 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2014 EC 47 26 3 11 13 0 0 74 24 38
2014 EC-06 27 33 0 20 20 0 0 60 40 15
2014 EC-07 63 26 0 5 5 0 0 89 11 19

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 65 23 5 0 7 0 0 88 7 43
2020 EC-06 54 31 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2020 EC-07 65 25 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 20
2019 EC 71 17 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 41
2019 EC-06 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 EC-07 67 19 0 10 5 0 0 86 14 21
2018 EC 74 20 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2018 EC-06 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 EC-07 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2017 EC 58 32 3 6 0 0 0 90 6 31
2017 EC-06 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 EC-07 53 27 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2014 EC 58 26 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 38
2014 EC-06 53 20 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2014 EC-07 63 26 0 5 5 0 0 89 11 19

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 60 24 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 42
2020 EC-06 46 31 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2020 EC-07 58 32 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19
2019 EC 51 34 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 41
2019 EC-06 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 EC-07 52 33 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21
2018 EC 72 19 0 6 3 0 0 92 8 36
2018 EC-06 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 EC-07 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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 EC 58 16 9 2 5 5 5 82 8 43
2020 EC-06 62 8 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2020 EC-07 55 25 5 0 5 0 10 89 6 20
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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 EC 74 23 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 43
2020 EC-06 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 EC-07 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 EC 68 28 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 40
2019 EC-07 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21

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 EC 45 40 5 7 2 0 0 86 10 42
2020 EC-06 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 EC-07 37 42 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 19
2019 EC 51 32 7 7 2 0 0 83 10 41
2019 EC-06 80 10 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 EC-07 33 48 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21
2018 EC 69 17 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 36
2018 EC-06 80 0 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 EC-07 67 28 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2017 EC 45 35 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 31
2017 EC-06 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 EC-07 40 33 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15
2014 EC 50 18 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 38
2014 EC-06 27 33 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 15
2014 EC-07 68 11 5 5 11 0 0 79 16 19

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 EC 69 21 7 0 2 0 0 90 2 42
2020 EC-06 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2020 EC-07 75 20 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20

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 EC 47 40 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 43
2020 EC-06 38 54 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2020 EC-07 50 25 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 20
2019 EC 59 29 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 41
2019 EC-06 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 EC-07 57 33 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2018 EC 72 11 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 36
2018 EC-06 70 0 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2018 EC-07 78 17 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 18
2017 EC 52 22 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 31
2017 EC-06 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 EC-07 60 20 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2014 EC 43 30 14 5 8 0 0 73 14 37
2014 EC-06 33 20 33 13 0 0 0 53 13 15
2014 EC-07 53 37 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 19

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 EC 42 58 43
2020 EC-06 54 46 13
2020 EC-07 30 70 20

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 EC 70 14 2 5 2 0 7 90 8 43
2020 EC-06 69 15 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2020 EC-07 70 10 0 5 0 0 15 94 6 20

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 EC 65 26 2 2 5 0 0 91 7 43
2020 EC-06 62 31 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2020 EC-07 70 15 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2019 EC 54 32 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 41
2019 EC-06 80 10 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 EC-07 38 48 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21
2018 EC 67 17 8 6 3 0 0 83 8 36
2018 EC-06 70 10 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 EC-07 72 17 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18
2017 EC 48 26 10 13 3 0 0 74 16 31
2017 EC-06 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2017 EC-07 53 13 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 15
2014 EC 50 24 11 8 8 0 0 74 16 38
2014 EC-06 40 13 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 15
2014 EC-07 58 26 5 0 11 0 0 84 11 19
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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 EC 51 26 7 9 5 2 0 79 14 43
2020 EC-06 46 31 0 8 8 8 0 83 17 13
2020 EC-07 40 30 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 20
2019 EC 44 37 12 2 5 0 0 80 7 41
2019 EC-06 50 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 EC-07 38 43 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21
2018 EC 42 31 8 3 14 3 0 74 17 36
2018 EC-06 40 30 0 10 10 10 0 78 22 10
2018 EC-07 39 28 17 0 17 0 0 67 17 18
2017 EC 36 42 0 13 3 6 0 83 17 31
2017 EC-06 30 40 0 20 0 10 0 78 22 10
2017 EC-07 33 40 0 13 7 7 0 79 21 15
2014 EC 26 34 5 16 16 0 3 62 32 38
2014 EC-06 13 33 13 13 20 0 7 50 36 15
2014 EC-07 32 37 0 21 11 0 0 68 32 19

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 EC 44 37 5 7 7 0 0 81 14 43
2020 EC-06 38 46 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2020 EC-07 30 50 5 5 10 0 0 80 15 20
2019 EC 44 34 7 7 7 0 0 78 15 41
2019 EC-06 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 EC-07 38 33 5 14 10 0 0 71 24 21
2018 EC 33 36 11 3 17 0 0 69 19 36
2018 EC-06 20 60 0 0 20 0 0 80 20 10
2018 EC-07 39 33 11 0 17 0 0 72 17 18
2017 EC 32 36 10 13 10 0 0 68 23 31
2017 EC-06 20 50 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 EC-07 33 27 0 20 20 0 0 60 40 15
2014 EC 42 18 5 18 13 0 3 62 32 38
2014 EC-06 33 13 0 40 7 0 7 50 50 15
2014 EC-07 47 21 11 5 16 0 0 68 21 19

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 EC 35 40 9 7 9 0 0 74 16 43
2020 EC-06 31 46 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2020 EC-07 20 50 15 5 10 0 0 70 15 20
2019 EC 48 28 13 8 5 0 0 75 13 40
2019 EC-07 33 29 19 14 5 0 0 62 19 21
2018 EC 25 47 8 3 17 0 0 72 19 36
2018 EC-06 10 60 10 0 20 0 0 70 20 10
2018 EC-07 28 50 6 0 17 0 0 78 17 18
2017 EC 29 32 13 16 6 3 0 63 23 31
2017 EC-06 20 40 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2017 EC-07 27 27 7 20 13 7 0 57 36 15
2014 EC 39 13 13 24 8 0 3 54 32 38
2014 EC-06 33 7 13 33 7 0 7 43 43 15
2014 EC-07 42 16 16 21 5 0 0 58 26 19

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 EC 23 42 14 14 7 0 0 65 21 43
2020 EC-06 15 46 15 15 8 0 0 62 23 13
2020 EC-07 15 45 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 20
2019 EC 28 33 15 20 5 0 0 60 25 40
2019 EC-06 20 40 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2019 EC-07 30 25 15 25 5 0 0 55 30 20
2018 EC 17 39 8 22 14 0 0 56 36 36
2018 EC-06 10 40 20 10 20 0 0 50 30 10
2018 EC-07 17 44 6 22 11 0 0 61 33 18
2017 EC 32 23 16 19 10 0 0 55 29 31
2017 EC-06 40 20 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2017 EC-07 27 20 13 20 20 0 0 47 40 15
2014 EC 24 26 11 16 21 0 3 51 38 38
2014 EC-06 20 20 7 20 27 0 7 43 50 15
2014 EC-07 21 32 16 16 16 0 0 53 32 19

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 EC 40 19 19 5 5 9 5 68 11 43
2020 EC-06 31 15 15 8 8 15 8 60 20 13
2020 EC-07 40 20 25 5 5 0 5 63 11 20
2019 EC 46 15 17 5 0 5 12 74 6 41
2019 EC-06 40 30 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 10
2019 EC-07 48 10 19 10 0 0 14 67 11 21
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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 EC 42 44 12 0 2 0 0 86 2 43
2020 EC-06 38 46 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2020 EC-07 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2019 EC 44 41 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 41
2019 EC-06 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 EC-07 38 48 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21
2018 EC 31 44 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 36
2018 EC-06 20 50 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 10
2018 EC-07 33 56 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18
2017 EC 36 32 6 19 6 0 0 68 26 31
2017 EC-06 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 EC-07 27 40 0 20 13 0 0 67 33 15
2014 EC 47 26 8 13 5 0 0 74 18 38
2014 EC-06 40 13 13 27 7 0 0 53 33 15
2014 EC-07 53 37 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19

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 EC 30 49 9 2 7 2 0 81 10 43
2020 EC-06 23 54 8 0 8 8 0 83 8 13
2020 EC-07 25 55 5 5 10 0 0 80 15 20
2019 EC 27 41 10 12 7 2 0 70 20 41
2019 EC-06 20 40 10 10 10 10 0 67 22 10
2019 EC-07 19 43 10 19 10 0 0 62 29 21

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 EC 47 30 9 9 2 2 0 79 12 43
2020 EC-06 31 38 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2020 EC-07 50 35 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2019 EC 44 37 5 5 5 2 2 85 10 41
2019 EC-06 60 10 0 10 10 10 0 78 22 10
2019 EC-07 38 52 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 21
2018 EC 49 34 3 9 3 0 3 85 12 35
2018 EC-06 60 20 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2018 EC-07 53 35 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2017 EC 55 16 16 6 0 6 0 76 7 31
2017 EC-06 40 20 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2017 EC-07 53 20 13 7 0 7 0 79 7 15
2014 EC 50 29 5 5 8 3 0 81 14 38
2014 EC-06 60 13 7 0 13 7 0 79 14 15
2014 EC-07 42 37 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 19

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 EC 48 33 10 7 2 0 0 81 10 42
2020 EC-06 33 50 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2020 EC-07 50 30 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 20
2019 EC 45 33 18 0 3 0 3 79 3 40
2019 EC-07 43 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2018 EC 36 42 11 6 3 3 0 80 9 36
2018 EC-06 20 50 0 10 10 10 0 78 22 10
2018 EC-07 44 44 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18

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 EC 21 26 16 16 12 9 0 51 31 43
2020 EC-06 15 31 15 8 15 15 0 55 27 13
2020 EC-07 15 25 25 20 10 5 0 42 32 20
2019 EC 15 32 24 10 10 10 0 51 22 41
2019 EC-06 10 50 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 10
2019 EC-07 10 29 29 5 10 19 0 47 18 21
2018 EC 28 17 17 17 14 6 3 48 33 36
2018 EC-06 30 30 10 0 20 0 10 67 22 10
2018 EC-07 28 11 17 22 11 11 0 44 38 18
2017 EC 19 19 16 13 23 6 3 43 39 31
2017 EC-06 10 10 20 20 20 10 10 25 50 10
2017 EC-07 20 20 20 13 20 7 0 43 36 15
2014 EC 11 24 8 21 21 11 5 41 50 38
2014 EC-06 7 7 0 33 20 27 7 20 80 15
2014 EC-07 11 37 11 16 21 0 5 50 39 19

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 EC 40 35 9 12 5 0 0 74 16 43
2020 EC-06 38 46 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2020 EC-07 35 40 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 20
2019 EC 48 30 8 10 5 0 0 78 15 40
2019 EC-07 33 38 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 21
2018 EC 47 25 14 11 3 0 0 72 14 36
2018 EC-06 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2018 EC-07 50 22 11 17 0 0 0 72 17 18
2017 EC 58 16 13 10 0 3 0 77 10 31
2017 EC-06 50 10 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2017 EC-07 53 20 7 13 0 7 0 79 14 15
2014 EC 32 34 8 13 11 0 3 68 24 38
2014 EC-06 20 33 7 13 20 0 7 57 36 15
2014 EC-07 37 32 11 16 5 0 0 68 21 19

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 EC 33 30 7 16 7 2 5 68 25 43
2020 EC-06 31 38 8 8 8 0 8 75 17 13
2020 EC-07 30 30 5 25 5 0 5 63 32 20
2019 EC 29 37 7 5 17 2 2 69 23 41
2019 EC-06 30 30 10 10 10 10 0 67 22 10
2019 EC-07 19 43 10 5 24 0 0 62 29 21
2018 EC 33 22 14 8 22 0 0 56 31 36
2018 EC-06 10 40 20 10 20 0 0 50 30 10
2018 EC-07 33 22 6 11 28 0 0 56 39 18
2017 EC 36 16 0 32 10 3 3 55 45 31
2017 EC-06 30 20 0 40 0 0 10 56 44 10
2017 EC-07 27 13 0 33 20 7 0 43 57 15
2014 EC 26 16 11 11 34 0 3 43 46 38
2014 EC-06 13 20 0 7 53 0 7 36 64 15
2014 EC-07 32 11 16 16 26 0 0 42 42 19

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 EC 51 26 16 2 2 2 0 79 5 43
2020 EC-06 38 38 15 0 0 8 0 83 0 13
2020 EC-07 55 15 20 5 5 0 0 70 10 20
2019 EC 49 22 22 5 0 0 2 73 5 41
2019 EC-06 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 EC-07 52 10 29 5 0 0 5 65 5 21

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 EC 58 23 14 2 2 0 0 81 5 43
2020 EC-06 46 38 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2020 EC-07 65 10 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2019 EC 73 12 7 2 0 2 2 90 3 41
2019 EC-06 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 EC-07 62 19 10 0 0 5 5 89 0 21

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 EC 84 7 2 0 2 5 0 95 2 43
2020 EC-06 77 8 0 0 8 8 0 92 8 13
2020 EC-07 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 EC 88 0 2 2 5 0 2 90 8 41
2019 EC-06 90 0 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 EC-07 86 0 5 0 5 0 5 90 5 21

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 EC 95 0 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 42
2020 EC-06 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2020 EC-07 95 0 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2019 EC 88 3 3 0 0 3 5 97 0 40
2019 EC-06 70 0 10 0 0 10 10 88 0 10
2019 EC-07 90 5 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20

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 EC 37 35 12 14 2 0 0 72 16 43
2020 EC-06 31 38 8 23 0 0 0 69 23 13
2020 EC-07 40 35 5 15 5 0 0 75 20 20
2019 EC 17 49 15 15 2 2 0 68 18 41
2019 EC-06 20 30 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10
2019 EC-07 10 62 0 19 5 5 0 75 25 21
2018 EC 36 39 14 6 6 0 0 75 11 36
2018 EC-06 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2018 EC-07 39 50 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 18
2017 EC 39 19 19 6 13 3 0 60 20 31
2017 EC-06 40 30 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2017 EC-07 40 13 13 7 20 7 0 57 29 15

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 EC 37 35 7 19 2 0 0 72 21 43
2020 EC-06 38 31 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2020 EC-07 35 40 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 20
2019 EC 32 41 7 12 7 0 0 73 20 41
2019 EC-06 40 30 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2019 EC-07 24 57 0 10 10 0 0 81 19 21
2018 EC 39 33 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 36
2018 EC-06 30 30 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2018 EC-07 44 39 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2017 EC 45 32 16 3 3 0 0 77 6 31
2017 EC-06 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2017 EC-07 47 40 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2014 EC 39 29 11 13 8 0 0 68 21 38
2014 EC-06 27 27 7 27 13 0 0 53 40 15
2014 EC-07 47 32 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 19

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 EC 42 40 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 43
2020 EC-06 31 54 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2020 EC-07 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2019 EC 46 34 5 7 5 2 0 83 13 41
2019 EC-06 60 20 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10
2019 EC-07 43 43 0 10 5 0 0 86 14 21
2018 EC 25 47 22 3 3 0 0 72 6 36
2018 EC-06 20 30 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10
2018 EC-07 28 61 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 18
2017 EC 50 27 10 7 7 0 0 77 13 30
2017 EC-06 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2017 EC-07 50 36 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2014 EC 42 26 16 11 3 3 0 70 14 38
2014 EC-06 20 27 20 20 7 7 0 50 29 15
2014 EC-07 58 26 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 19

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 EC 38 48 7 2 0 5 0 90 3 42
2020 EC-06 23 54 8 8 0 8 0 83 8 13
2020 EC-07 40 55 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

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 EC 49 30 7 7 2 0 5 83 10 43
2020 EC-06 54 23 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2020 EC-07 40 45 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20

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 EC 70 14 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 43
2020 EC-06 69 8 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2020 EC-07 65 20 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2019 EC 61 22 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 41
2019 EC-06 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 EC-07 48 33 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21
2018 EC 71 11 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 35
2018 EC-07 83 6 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 18
2017 EC 61 23 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 31
2017 EC-06 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 EC-07 53 27 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2014 EC 57 24 5 14 0 0 0 81 14 37
2014 EC-06 36 29 14 21 0 0 0 64 21 14
2014 EC-07 74 21 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19

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 EC 72 14 9 2 2 0 0 86 5 43
2020 EC-06 69 8 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2020 EC-07 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2019 EC 56 24 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 41
2019 EC-06 70 10 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 EC-07 38 43 5 14 0 0 0 81 14 21
2018 EC 63 20 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 35
2018 EC-07 72 17 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18
2017 EC 55 32 3 10 0 0 0 87 10 31
2017 EC-06 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 EC-07 47 40 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2014 EC 45 26 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 38
2014 EC-06 40 13 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 15
2014 EC-07 47 32 11 5 5 0 0 79 11 19

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 EC 60 28 5 2 5 0 0 88 7 43
2020 EC-06 54 38 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2020 EC-07 60 25 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2019 EC 59 20 7 15 0 0 0 78 15 41
2019 EC-06 70 10 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2019 EC-07 48 29 5 19 0 0 0 76 19 21
2018 EC 63 17 9 3 9 0 0 80 11 35
2018 EC-07 72 17 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18
2017 EC 61 16 16 3 3 0 0 78 6 31
2017 EC-06 60 10 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2017 EC-07 53 20 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2014 EC 47 21 13 18 0 0 0 68 18 38
2014 EC-06 40 7 27 27 0 0 0 47 27 15
2014 EC-07 53 32 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 19

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 EC 53 33 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 43
2020 EC-06 54 31 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2020 EC-07 55 30 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2019 EC 51 20 12 10 5 2 0 73 15 41
2019 EC-06 50 0 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2019 EC-07 48 33 5 10 5 0 0 81 14 21
2018 EC 56 14 19 6 6 0 0 69 11 36
2018 EC-06 40 20 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2018 EC-07 67 11 11 6 6 0 0 78 11 18
2017 EC 55 16 13 10 3 3 0 73 13 31
2017 EC-06 50 10 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2017 EC-07 47 20 7 13 7 7 0 71 21 15
2014 EC 39 13 13 18 16 0 0 53 34 38
2014 EC-06 27 13 13 27 20 0 0 40 47 15
2014 EC-07 53 11 11 11 16 0 0 63 26 19
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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 EC 21 42 37 43
2020 EC-06 0 46 54 13
2020 EC-07 35 40 25 20
2019 EC 24 49 27 41
2019 EC-06 10 40 50 10
2019 EC-07 24 57 19 21
2018 EC 14 64 22 36
2018 EC-06 10 70 20 10
2018 EC-07 11 61 28 18
2017 EC 22 45 32 31
2017 EC-06 30 30 40 10
2017 EC-07 27 33 40 15
2014 EC 26 39 34 38
2014 EC-06 33 27 40 15
2014 EC-07 26 47 26 19

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
2019 EC 10 20 30 20 20 0 10
2014 EC 0 20 60 10 9999 10 10
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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 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 EC 14 16 12 5 0 37 16 65 10 43
2020 EC-06 8 8 8 15 0 54 8 40 40 13
2020 EC-07 10 30 20 0 0 20 20 67 0 20
2019 EC 22 12 12 0 7 37 10 64 14 41
2019 EC-06 10 10 10 0 10 60 0 50 25 10
2019 EC-07 14 19 5 0 10 33 19 70 20 21
2018 EC 22 3 25 3 3 33 11 45 10 36
2018 EC-06 10 0 20 10 0 40 20 25 25 10
2018 EC-07 22 6 28 0 6 33 6 45 9 18
2017 EC 19 3 16 13 0 39 10 44 25 31
2017 EC-06 0 10 30 0 0 40 20 24 0 10
2017 EC-07 27 0 7 20 0 40 7 50 38 15
2014 EC 21 8 24 5 8 21 13 44 20 38
2014 EC-06 7 7 20 7 7 33 20 29 29 15
2014 EC-07 32 5 32 5 5 11 10 47 13 19

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 EC 40 30 9 7 0 12 2 81 8 43
2020 EC-06 31 46 8 8 0 8 0 83 8 13
2020 EC-07 45 25 10 10 0 5 5 78 11 20
2019 EC 41 34 7 2 7 7 0 82 11 41
2019 EC-06 40 50 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 EC-07 33 33 10 5 10 10 0 74 16 21
2018 EC 44 31 11 6 6 3 0 77 11 36
2018 EC-06 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2018 EC-07 44 44 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 18
2017 EC 48 22 10 13 3 3 0 73 17 31
2017 EC-06 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 EC-07 47 27 7 13 0 7 0 79 14 15
2014 EC 34 29 16 8 11 0 3 65 19 38
2014 EC-06 7 33 20 20 13 0 7 43 36 15
2014 EC-07 58 21 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 19
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Discrimination

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

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 EC 19 12 9 5 0 44 12 68 11 43
2020 EC-06 15 8 0 15 0 54 8 60 40 13
2020 EC-07 20 20 20 0 0 25 15 67 0 20
2019 EC 20 15 12 5 5 39 5 61 17 41
2019 EC-06 10 10 10 0 10 60 0 50 25 10
2019 EC-07 14 19 5 10 5 38 10 64 27 21
2018 EC 22 6 25 3 6 28 11 45 14 36
2018 EC-06 10 0 10 10 10 40 20 25 50 10
2018 EC-07 22 11 28 0 0 28 11 55 0 18
2017 EC 13 13 13 0 0 58 3 67 0 31
2017 EC-06 0 10 10 0 0 70 10 49 0 10
2017 EC-07 13 13 20 0 0 53 0 57 0 15
2014 EC 24 0 26 0 0 42 8 47 0 38
2014 EC-06 7 0 20 0 0 60 13 25 0 15
2014 EC-07 32 0 32 0 0 32 5 50 0 19

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 EC 40 33 9 5 0 14 0 84 5 43
2020 EC-06 31 46 0 15 0 8 0 83 17 13
2020 EC-07 40 30 15 0 0 15 0 82 0 20
2019 EC 44 37 5 5 2 7 0 87 8 41
2019 EC-06 40 50 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2019 EC-07 38 38 5 10 0 10 0 84 11 21
2018 EC 49 23 17 6 6 0 0 71 11 35
2018 EC-06 40 30 10 0 20 0 0 70 20 10
2018 EC-07 53 29 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2017 EC 42 35 10 0 3 10 0 86 4 31
2017 EC-06 50 30 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10
2017 EC-07 33 40 13 0 0 13 0 85 0 15
2014 EC 37 24 16 8 3 11 3 70 12 38
2014 EC-06 7 27 20 13 7 20 7 45 27 15
2014 EC-07 58 21 11 5 0 5 0 83 6 19
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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 EC 38 26 21 10 5 0 0 64 14 42
2020 EC-06 46 38 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2020 EC-07 30 15 35 15 5 0 0 45 20 20

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 EC 56 28 12 2 2 0 0 84 5 43
2020 EC-06 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2020 EC-07 50 35 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2019 EC 63 17 12 0 7 0 0 80 7 41
2019 EC-06 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 EC-07 62 24 5 0 10 0 0 86 10 21
2018 EC 58 14 19 3 6 0 0 72 8 36
2018 EC-06 60 0 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2018 EC-07 61 17 11 0 11 0 0 78 11 18
2017 EC 57 10 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 30
2017 EC-06 40 10 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10
2017 EC-07 57 7 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14

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 EC 12 42 28 9 9 0 0 53 19 43
2020 EC-06 8 38 38 8 8 0 0 46 15 13
2020 EC-07 10 45 15 15 15 0 0 55 30 20
2019 EC 20 29 32 12 7 0 0 49 20 41
2019 EC-06 0 30 30 40 0 0 0 30 40 10
2019 EC-07 19 29 33 5 14 0 0 48 19 21
2018 EC 11 53 25 6 6 0 0 64 11 36
2018 EC-06 10 70 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 EC-07 11 44 22 11 11 0 0 56 22 18
2017 EC 29 39 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 31
2017 EC-06 10 50 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2017 EC-07 33 33 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15

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 EC 16 40 23 14 7 0 0 56 21 43
2020 EC-06 0 62 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 13
2020 EC-07 15 25 20 25 15 0 0 40 40 20
2019 EC 24 37 17 15 7 0 0 61 22 41
2019 EC-06 10 50 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2019 EC-07 24 33 14 14 14 0 0 57 29 21
2018 EC 22 50 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 36
2018 EC-06 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 EC-07 17 44 17 11 11 0 0 61 22 18
2017 EC 32 39 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 31
2017 EC-06 30 50 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2017 EC-07 33 27 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 15

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 EC 26 35 23 9 7 0 0 60 16 43
2020 EC-06 15 54 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13
2020 EC-07 25 30 15 15 15 0 0 55 30 20
2019 EC 38 30 15 10 8 0 0 68 18 40
2019 EC-07 33 29 19 5 14 0 0 62 19 21
2018 EC 24 41 18 9 9 0 0 65 18 34
2018 EC-06 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2018 EC-07 24 29 24 12 12 0 0 53 24 17
2017 EC 39 29 16 13 3 0 0 68 16 31
2017 EC-06 50 20 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2017 EC-07 20 33 27 13 7 0 0 53 20 15

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 EC 42 33 14 9 2 0 0 74 12 43
2020 EC-06 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2020 EC-07 30 30 25 10 5 0 0 60 15 20
2019 EC 50 43 3 3 3 0 0 93 5 40
2019 EC-06 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 EC-07 50 40 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2018 EC 53 31 11 0 3 0 3 86 3 36
2018 EC-06 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 EC-07 50 33 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 18
2017 EC 52 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 31
2017 EC-06 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 EC-07 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

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 EC 33 26 21 12 9 0 0 58 21 43
2020 EC-06 38 0 46 8 8 0 0 38 15 13
2020 EC-07 25 25 15 20 15 0 0 50 35 20
2019 EC 39 22 20 12 7 0 0 61 20 41
2019 EC-06 30 20 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10
2019 EC-07 43 19 19 10 10 0 0 62 19 21
2018 EC 28 39 22 8 3 0 0 67 11 36
2018 EC-06 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 EC-07 33 28 22 11 6 0 0 61 17 18
2017 EC 36 45 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 31
2017 EC-06 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2017 EC-07 33 47 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15

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 EC 33 26 16 16 7 0 2 60 24 43
2020 EC-06 23 31 15 23 0 0 8 58 25 13
2020 EC-07 30 15 25 20 10 0 0 45 30 20

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 EC 26 35 26 9 5 0 0 60 14 43
2020 EC-06 31 31 23 8 8 0 0 62 15 13
2020 EC-07 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 20
2019 EC 24 32 29 12 2 0 0 56 15 41
2019 EC-06 20 20 50 10 0 0 0 40 10 10
2019 EC-07 24 38 19 14 5 0 0 62 19 21
2018 EC 33 25