2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Institutes of Health Research by Question 109. In total, how many years have you been working in your current department or agency?

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	43	1	6	3	0	0	91	9	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	59	34	3	4	0	0	0	93	4	117

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	82	13	2	1	2	0	0	95	3	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	77	19	2	2	0	0	1	96	3	117
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	76	16	2	1	2	3	0	94	3	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	70	23	1	2	3	0	1	94	5	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	63	22	11	3	1	0	0	85	4	93
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	79	14	4	3	0	0	0	93	3	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	75	20	1	2	2	0	1	95	4	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	68	22	7	0	3	0	0	90	3	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	76	8	8	8	0	0	0	84	8	13

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	42	37	11	6	3	0	1	80	9	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	60	29	7	3	1	0	1	90	3	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	48	36	5	8	3	0	0	84	11	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	59	30	8	3	0	1	0	89	3	96
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	36	5	11	2	0	0	82	13	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	35	6	9	4	0	0	82	12	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	54	33	4	7	1	0	0	87	8	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	70	18	3	5	4	0	0	88	9	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	53	32	6	6	4	0	0	85	10	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	54	39	3	3	1	0	0	93	4	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	69	31	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	13

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	45	5	5	4	0	1	86	9	114
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	42	48	6	4	1	0	0	90	5	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	39	10	10	6	0	1	73	16	90
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	29	53	7	8	3	0	0	82	11	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	24	48	8	11	8	1	1	73	19	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	30	42	13	12	3	0	1	72	15	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	29	22	12	8	0	0	58	21	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	30	46	6	12	6	0	0	76	18	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	30	40	16	11	3	0	0	70	14	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	35	38	10	13	4	0	0	73	16	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	42	14	10	2	0	1	73	12	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	52	8	4	0	0	0	87	4	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	61	16	8	15	0	0	0	77	15	13

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	59	26	9	4	3	0	0	85	6	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	61	31	4	3	0	0	1	93	3	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	44	42	8	4	1	1	0	87	5	90
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	54	32	8	5	1	0	0	86	6	97
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	53	31	9	5	2	0	0	83	8	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	48	40	5	6	1	1	0	88	7	137
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	51	37	4	4	3	0	0	88	7	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	65	23	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	54	37	5	1	1	1	0	92	2	197
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	62	33	3	1	0	0	0	96	1	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	61	31	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	13

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	55	24	11	6	3	0	0	79	10	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	46	34	9	8	3	0	0	80	11	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	36	10	11	4	0	0	75	15	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	40	37	10	10	3	0	0	77	13	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	50	33	9	6	3	1	0	83	9	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	48	35	5	8	3	0	0	84	12	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	55	35	4	4	2	0	0	89	7	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	44	28	7	14	7	0	0	72	21	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	46	35	6	4	9	0	0	81	13	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	70	14	9	4	3	0	0	84	7	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	45	34	8	9	3	0	1	80	12	196
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	49	36	14	1	0	0	0	85	1	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	46	16	16	7	8	0	7	67	16	13

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	44	39	10	5	2	83	7	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	48	44	6	3	0	92	3	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	49	14	5	2	79	7	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	34	44	10	8	4	78	12	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	36	38	8	13	4	74	17	110
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	42	14	7	4	75	11	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	41	12	5	5	77	11	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	49	8	11	3	78	14	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	25	55	9	6	4	80	10	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	42	41	9	7	0	84	7	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	48	10	6	5	80	10	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	39	39	11	7	4	78	11	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	54	38	0	8	0	92	8	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	55	31	6	4	5	86	9	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	46	6	4	1	89	5	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	45	8	14	4	74	18	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	37	14	15	5	66	21	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	33	33	18	8	9	66	17	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	35	31	14	12	8	66	20	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	42	40	5	7	7	81	13	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	42	17	8	4	70	13	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	38	14	15	5	66	20	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	40	7	5	0	88	5	54
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	37	12	15	7	66	22	197
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	35	14	12	3	71	15	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	23	46	15	16	0	69	16	13

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	35	42	12	9	2	78	10	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	39	48	4	8	1	87	9	115
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	53	10	14	4	72	18	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	24	57	5	10	4	80	15	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	31	38	12	15	4	69	19	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	27	45	13	10	5	72	15	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	36	33	12	13	6	69	19	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	45	10	16	4	70	20	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	51	15	5	5	74	11	94

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	53	38	4	3	1	0	0	91	5	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	64	26	4	4	1	0	1	90	5	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	38	43	10	8	1	0	0	81	10	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	41	42	11	5	1	1	0	84	6	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	54	35	8	3	0	0	0	89	3	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	42	5	6	1	0	0	88	7	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	44	43	5	5	2	0	0	88	8	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	43	39	8	9	1	0	0	82	11	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	35	47	11	3	3	1	0	83	6	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	65	26	7	0	2	0	0	91	2	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	41	9	7	3	0	0	82	9	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	45	8	1	1	0	0	89	3	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	69	16	16	0	0	0	0	84	0	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	40	6	5	4	0	85	9	114
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	42	7	3	1	1	88	4	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	27	45	10	14	5	0	72	19	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	42	17	7	8	0	68	15	96
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	30	45	10	9	5	0	75	15	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	35	11	15	6	0	68	21	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	44	37	12	2	5	0	81	7	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	44	16	8	7	0	70	15	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	25	38	21	10	6	0	63	16	94

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	38	10	4	1	84	5	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	70	27	4	0	0	96	0	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	44	5	4	1	90	5	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	57	36	6	1	0	93	1	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	43	37	10	9	1	80	10	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	46	36	13	4	1	82	5	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	33	15	3	1	81	4	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	34	11	2	1	86	3	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	41	48	8	2	0	89	2	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	79	18	4	0	0	96	0	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	61	29	6	3	0	90	3	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	67	24	8	0	0	92	0	71
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	76	16	8	0	0	92	0	13

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	42	11	8	2	0	0	79	10	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	41	46	9	4	1	0	0	87	5	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	45	14	11	4	0	0	72	14	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	49	12	12	4	0	0	73	16	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	48	15	12	0	1	1	72	12	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	34	41	14	8	3	0	0	75	11	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	43	34	11	7	5	0	0	77	12	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	27	46	14	10	3	0	0	74	13	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	25	55	14	2	4	0	0	80	6	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	42	41	5	9	4	0	0	82	12	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	42	16	11	6	1	1	68	16	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	25	49	17	10	0	0	0	73	10	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	23	46	16	8	7	0	0	69	15	13

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	43	32	10	12	2	0	75	15	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	49	31	15	2	3	0	80	5	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	35	42	12	7	4	0	77	11	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	32	42	16	8	2	0	74	10	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	35	16	9	4	0	72	12	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	36	10	9	5	0	76	14	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	55	25	13	5	2	0	80	7	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	43	9	11	5	1	75	16	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	31	44	18	3	3	0	76	6	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	25	11	5	2	0	82	7	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	42	15	7	4	1	74	11	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	41	32	15	11	0	0	73	11	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	39	31	23	8	0	0	70	8	13

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	45	42	7	4	1	1	0	88	5	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	47	43	6	4	1	0	0	89	5	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	50	13	8	4	0	0	75	12	90
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	46	15	8	5	0	0	72	13	96
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	32	33	20	12	3	0	0	64	15	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	45	14	9	3	0	1	74	12	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	37	5	4	7	0	0	83	11	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	39	14	11	4	0	0	71	15	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	30	45	13	6	6	0	0	75	13	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	54	30	14	0	0	0	2	86	0	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	37	15	7	5	0	0	73	11	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	43	38	14	6	0	0	0	80	6	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	38	47	0	15	0	0	0	85	15	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	53	37	3	5	1	0	91	6	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	49	41	9	1	0	0	90	1	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	47	10	11	1	0	78	12	90
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	37	44	14	5	1	0	81	5	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	37	13	10	1	0	76	11	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	41	14	7	2	0	77	9	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	33	10	4	6	0	80	10	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	34	51	9	5	2	0	84	7	139
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	34	46	13	3	3	0	81	6	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	59	32	5	4	0	0	91	4	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	37	47	6	5	4	1	85	9	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	46	32	13	8	1	0	78	10	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	62	30	0	8	0	0	92	8	13

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	35	15	11	2	0	0	72	13	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	31	32	16	10	11	0	0	63	21	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	33	26	10	5	0	0	60	15	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	20	35	19	18	8	0	0	55	26	96
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	29	21	6	3	0	0	70	9	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	37	34	16	8	4	0	1	72	12	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	39	7	12	4	1	0	77	16	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	32	21	11	6	0	1	61	17	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	16	38	27	11	9	0	0	53	20	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	30	12	10	2	0	0	76	12	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	37	16	8	5	0	2	70	14	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	27	40	17	11	5	0	0	67	16	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	24	31	38	0	7	0	0	55	7	13

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	13	19	41	17	9	0	1	26	32	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	6	32	38	17	8	0	0	25	37	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	35	35	13	4	0	0	16	49	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	14	36	35	12	3	0	0	15	50	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	10	25	36	22	2	3	1	25	37	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	10	29	41	19	2	0	0	21	39	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	13	35	37	7	3	0	5	10	50	81
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	34	29	10	5	0	4	15	55	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	50	22	5	4	0	1	10	68	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	5	15	37	31	9	0	2	41	21	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	32	34	16	8	0	2	24	42	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	7	29	43	14	4	0	3	19	37	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	0	31	61	0	8	0	0	8	31	13

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	7	10	25	36	19	3	1	56	17	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	4	25	34	28	9	0	0	37	29	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	31	39	15	2	0	0	17	44	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	16	31	40	9	4	0	0	13	47	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	24	23	28	14	2	2	43	33	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	18	30	27	19	6	0	0	25	48	111
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	15	25	30	11	10	4	4	23	44	82
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	21	28	31	8	6	1	4	15	53	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	38	24	6	5	0	0	12	64	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	3	16	26	25	23	4	4	51	21	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	24	28	25	11	0	2	36	36	197
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	7	26	38	18	5	0	6	25	35	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	8	23	39	15	8	8	0	24	34	13

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	11	21	32	21	12	2	1	34	33	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	22	44	19	3	0	0	22	33	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	28	28	14	3	1	1	18	54	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	19	30	31	11	6	1	1	18	50	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	12	21	34	23	7	2	1	30	35	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	10	27	36	21	3	2	1	24	38	111
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	10	28	24	25	4	4	5	32	42	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	21	40	18	5	0	3	23	36	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	33	33	17	5	0	0	22	44	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	5	27	32	26	5	0	5	33	34	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	12	22	40	17	6	1	3	23	35	196
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	6	29	32	17	8	3	6	27	38	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	7	16	38	15	16	0	8	34	25	13

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	12	15	27	29	14	0	2	44	28	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	10	20	45	21	4	0	0	25	30	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	12	24	43	17	5	0	0	21	36	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	16	26	40	14	3	0	1	18	42	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	6	12	38	27	14	2	0	42	19	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	4	27	44	20	6	0	0	26	31	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	6	13	39	26	10	0	5	38	20	81
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	24	40	20	4	0	2	25	34	138
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	13	21	48	13	4	0	1	17	34	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	5	12	23	35	21	0	4	58	18	54
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	17	37	30	8	0	1	39	24	195
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	6	18	33	32	10	0	1	42	24	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	7	8	54	7	23	0	0	30	15	13

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	13	24	33	18	1	3	53	22	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	16	30	31	18	4	0	0	22	47	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	18	26	30	18	9	0	0	27	43	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	20	32	32	8	5	0	2	14	53	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	11	16	31	19	16	3	4	38	29	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	28	29	27	4	0	1	31	40	110
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	9	13	25	28	12	9	3	45	26	82
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	26	36	12	7	0	6	20	42	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	29	37	12	4	0	1	16	47	93
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	11	20	16	20	29	0	5	51	32	54
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	24	36	19	8	0	2	27	37	197
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	7	25	33	25	7	0	3	33	33	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	8	16	50	9	17	0	0	26	24	12

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	10	14	22	34	15	3	3	51	26	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	13	21	38	23	7	0	0	29	33	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	22	35	13	9	1	0	22	42	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	19	30	37	10	2	0	2	12	50	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	11	18	25	23	12	8	3	39	33	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	28	28	22	6	1	0	28	44	111
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	9	22	19	22	13	7	6	41	37	82
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	12	26	32	19	7	1	4	27	39	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	10	19	47	16	6	0	1	23	30	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	6	12	26	16	28	2	10	50	20	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	8	13	32	29	13	1	5	45	21	197
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	7	15	25	38	9	1	4	50	24	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	0	0	38	31	31	0	0	62	0	13

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	9	20	25	31	13	2	1	45	30	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	26	42	17	7	0	0	24	35	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	12	25	36	22	5	1	0	27	37	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	28	35	14	7	1	1	22	42	96
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	7	19	32	26	9	4	2	37	28	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	6	24	45	20	4	1	0	24	30	111
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	10	25	31	16	9	3	7	27	39	82
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	17	38	19	9	1	3	29	31	139
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	15	26	37	17	5	0	1	22	41	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	4	21	36	18	14	4	4	34	26	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	19	38	24	8	2	3	33	26	197
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	14	44	18	8	0	7	28	24	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	0	7	62	23	8	0	0	31	7	13

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	2	11	29	38	18	1	3	57	13	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	9	41	33	17	0	1	50	9	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	6	19	34	31	11	0	0	41	24	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	6	14	38	28	12	0	2	41	20	97

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	31	29	17	6	2	11	5	71	9	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	38	30	13	7	3	5	4	75	11	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	26	17	8	5	2	6	68	14	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	35	14	9	5	9	2	68	16	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	26	30	16	7	4	11	7	67	13	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	35	13	8	7	7	4	69	17	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	44	30	13	2	4	4	2	79	7	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	30	38	10	10	7	4	1	72	18	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	33	33	16	10	4	2	2	69	14	93
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	30	16	5	2	11	7	72	9	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	34	28	13	12	8	3	2	66	20	197
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	39	31	13	8	6	3	1	72	15	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	46	7	23	0	16	0	8	58	17	13

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	61	22	8	3	3	2	0	84	7	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	65	20	8	2	3	2	0	87	5	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	57	27	7	6	4	0	0	84	10	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	46	34	5	12	2	1	0	81	14	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	31	8	11	4	0	0	77	15	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	55	20	7	9	6	2	1	77	15	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	60	19	8	8	3	1	0	80	11	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	40	8	5	5	0	0	81	10	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	51	32	9	5	2	1	0	83	7	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	56	33	2	5	3	0	0	89	9	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	48	30	7	7	5	2	1	80	12	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	29	16	6	4	0	0	75	10	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	61	15	8	0	16	0	0	76	16	13

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	66	24	3	7	1	0	90	7	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	65	27	4	4	1	0	92	4	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	58	33	1	4	3	0	92	7	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	46	43	6	5	0	0	89	5	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	33	5	2	1	1	92	4	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	51	37	8	3	1	0	88	4	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	60	35	3	1	1	0	95	2	82
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	57	30	6	3	3	0	88	7	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	55	36	6	2	1	0	91	3	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	61	27	11	2	0	0	88	2	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	49	40	2	8	0	0	89	9	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	54	36	4	3	3	0	90	6	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	54	30	8	8	0	0	84	8	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	38	5	3	2	0	90	4	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	56	36	4	3	1	0	92	4	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	36	5	5	1	0	89	6	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	36	11	6	2	1	81	8	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	30	16	4	1	1	79	6	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	34	10	3	2	0	86	5	113

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	27	6	7	5	6	1	80	13	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	57	25	9	6	2	2	0	84	8	116

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	26	9	4	0	0	4	86	5	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	61	27	8	3	2	0	0	88	4	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	65	26	4	1	3	0	1	92	4	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	52	30	11	2	1	1	3	85	4	98

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	53	30	7	6	3	0	0	84	9	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	47	38	9	4	3	0	0	84	7	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	48	31	9	6	4	0	1	80	10	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	38	36	10	14	2	0	0	74	16	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	33	12	8	4	2	0	75	13	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	44	30	11	10	5	0	0	74	15	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	33	7	6	5	0	0	81	11	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	37	43	7	8	4	0	1	81	13	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	39	15	5	4	0	1	76	9	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	53	38	2	4	2	2	0	93	5	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	44	37	9	5	5	0	0	81	10	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	42	35	16	3	4	0	0	77	7	71
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	62	38	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	13

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	26	8	4	4	0	1	83	9	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	57	21	12	5	3	1	1	79	8	117

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	27	8	5	3	0	0	84	8	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	51	32	9	3	5	0	0	83	8	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	51	25	14	5	3	0	2	78	8	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	41	36	12	8	3	1	0	77	11	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	31	8	8	6	1	0	77	14	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	46	25	15	10	3	0	2	72	13	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	34	8	5	5	0	0	82	10	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	45	31	9	10	4	0	1	77	14	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	34	47	10	4	5	0	0	81	9	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	65	21	11	0	3	0	0	86	3	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	46	35	8	7	4	0	0	82	11	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	43	33	13	6	6	0	0	76	11	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	47	30	8	7	8	0	0	77	15	13

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

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	59	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	72	118

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	60	16	5	2	2	2	12	90	4	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	61	24	6	0	1	3	4	92	1	117

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	64	25	4	4	3	0	0	89	7	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	65	20	8	4	3	0	0	85	7	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	53	26	11	7	3	0	0	78	10	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	32	17	6	1	0	0	76	8	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	26	17	6	4	0	0	73	11	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	43	32	10	9	6	0	0	75	15	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	60	20	12	6	3	0	0	80	8	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	46	30	6	11	7	0	0	76	18	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	50	33	10	0	5	1	1	85	5	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	59	29	9	2	2	0	0	88	3	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	55	25	10	7	3	1	0	80	10	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	51	29	8	4	4	3	0	83	9	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	61	31	0	0	8	0	0	92	8	13

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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	42	31	12	6	3	6	0	78	9	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	30	45	14	3	2	5	0	79	5	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	42	13	8	5	2	0	73	14	90
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	44	22	5	5	1	0	68	10	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	42	29	11	6	2	9	0	78	10	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	20	45	15	9	4	7	1	71	14	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	49	20	9	7	5	9	0	76	14	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	22	41	16	12	6	3	0	65	18	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	22	38	21	12	4	3	0	62	17	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	45	32	9	2	2	11	0	86	4	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	40	15	11	3	6	0	70	14	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	29	45	14	1	4	7	0	79	6	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	23	31	23	15	0	8	0	59	16	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	39	37	11	8	3	2	77	11	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	54	14	7	2	1	77	9	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	27	37	16	13	8	0	64	20	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	39	20	19	3	1	57	23	96
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	35	36	17	5	4	2	73	9	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	41	21	16	7	2	55	23	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	31	13	9	6	2	72	15	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	34	21	24	6	0	48	30	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	34	27	12	9	2	51	21	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	40	11	3	2	4	83	5	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	37	16	13	8	3	62	21	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	19	53	14	7	6	1	73	13	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	30	24	24	23	0	0	54	23	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	32	20	13	4	1	62	17	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	15	48	18	12	3	3	65	16	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	37	19	20	7	2	52	29	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	39	21	21	7	2	50	28	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	24	27	24	14	4	7	55	20	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	6	31	23	29	8	2	38	39	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	27	31	19	8	8	6	62	18	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	27	21	32	8	1	39	40	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	18	22	23	23	12	3	40	35	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	28	42	16	11	2	2	71	13	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	36	22	14	8	4	54	23	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	15	43	28	11	1	1	59	13	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	23	38	24	15	0	0	61	15	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	28	37	10	19	6	0	65	25	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	49	20	16	3	2	61	19	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	34	14	24	12	1	49	36	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	15	36	19	21	8	0	51	29	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	17	27	27	21	5	4	46	27	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	29	24	26	13	1	36	40	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	24	34	13	15	7	6	62	24	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	8	31	21	29	10	1	40	39	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	14	25	27	22	11	2	39	33	93
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	31	39	10	12	4	4	73	16	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	12	43	16	19	9	1	55	28	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	39	20	21	3	1	56	24	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	23	46	8	7	8	8	75	16	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	30	27	21	14	7	1	58	21	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	22	31	29	11	7	0	53	18	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	33	28	9	3	1	59	12	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	27	25	13	8	1	53	22	98

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Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	40	9	8	2	0	0	80	10	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	48	8	7	2	0	0	84	9	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	41	22	8	3	0	0	67	10	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	50	19	12	2	0	0	67	14	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	45	13	10	3	1	0	74	13	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	50	20	11	5	0	0	64	16	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	36	32	21	9	1	1	0	69	10	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	20	41	16	19	4	0	0	61	23	139
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	16	41	25	13	4	1	0	58	17	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	35	48	11	5	2	0	0	83	7	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	43	13	15	3	0	1	69	18	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	30	47	17	4	1	0	0	78	6	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	31	53	16	0	0	0	0	84	0	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	43	14	12	3	4	69	17	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	43	21	15	3	0	60	19	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	10	28	11	39	11	1	38	51	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	4	33	25	25	13	0	37	38	98

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	31	31	11	13	8	5	1	66	22	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	34	36	15	8	5	1	2	72	13	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	29	14	15	10	2	2	60	25	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	35	16	12	4	6	2	65	17	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	28	34	14	13	8	1	2	65	21	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	38	15	10	6	3	2	68	17	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	36	10	9	4	0	1	77	14	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	42	11	8	4	3	1	76	12	139
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	33	46	9	4	5	2	0	81	9	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	25	17	5	0	5	0	77	6	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	39	12	10	5	2	0	73	15	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	37	32	14	7	1	7	1	76	9	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	38	24	31	7	0	0	0	61	7	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	38	17	5	3	3	74	8	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	35	35	17	9	3	1	71	12	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	36	23	8	8	0	61	16	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	43	28	4	3	1	64	8	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	44	15	8	3	2	74	11	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	40	24	6	3	2	66	10	113

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	27	21	21	12	6	13	1	56	20	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	22	28	15	16	6	10	3	57	25	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	16	17	24	13	18	7	5	38	35	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	21	20	16	15	10	6	38	37	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	17	17	20	10	7	23	6	48	23	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	23	20	12	18	13	3	41	35	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	27	21	17	4	8	19	4	61	16	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	22	19	14	14	16	6	39	36	139
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	21	28	16	14	9	3	34	35	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	21	18	14	5	3	32	7	63	14	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	19	15	17	18	14	3	40	42	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	14	22	17	17	20	6	5	41	41	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	30	8	0	30	16	8	8	45	55	13

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	27	44	11	10	5	2	1	74	15	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	24	32	22	17	4	2	0	57	20	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	17	36	21	18	7	0	0	53	26	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	10	38	21	19	7	4	0	50	27	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	34	16	17	8	3	0	58	26	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	38	17	18	13	0	0	51	32	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	32	30	17	12	5	4	0	64	18	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	20	34	16	22	8	0	0	54	30	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	36	14	15	8	1	0	63	23	92
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	38	35	13	5	4	5	0	77	9	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	22	39	13	15	9	2	0	62	24	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	30	49	14	4	1	1	0	80	6	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	46	16	24	0	15	0	0	61	15	13

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	33	15	13	8	2	1	64	21	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	19	31	21	14	13	0	2	51	28	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	22	33	11	14	17	2	0	57	32	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	6	35	19	22	16	0	1	42	39	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	27	16	18	13	1	2	51	32	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	17	23	18	20	19	3	1	41	41	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	35	28	13	9	13	2	0	65	22	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	34	12	23	15	3	1	48	40	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	20	23	20	18	16	1	1	45	35	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	26	21	12	9	5	3	53	24	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	27	12	27	19	3	3	38	49	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	25	30	15	12	0	0	42	28	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	16	23	8	15	8	8	23	55	33	13

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	24	13	9	3	1	4	75	12	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	52	22	11	4	7	1	3	76	12	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	43	29	12	10	5	0	1	72	16	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	42	27	14	6	5	2	5	74	11	98

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	56	22	9	8	2	0	3	81	10	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	63	22	11	2	0	0	2	87	2	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	33	15	2	6	0	2	76	9	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	47	27	15	5	1	2	3	78	6	98

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	75	10	4	3	1	4	4	92	4	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	78	8	4	2	0	4	4	93	2	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	74	9	5	1	1	7	2	91	3	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	74	10	2	5	1	1	6	91	6	97

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	72	12	5	1	1	1	8	93	2	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	83	6	4	0	0	2	6	96	0	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	80	5	1	0	2	1	11	97	2	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	79	7	0	0	0	1	13	100	0	98

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	33	45	11	4	5	1	1	79	9	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	30	50	12	4	2	2	0	81	6	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	46	19	4	4	1	0	72	8	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	18	46	18	8	5	5	0	67	14	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	38	23	10	1	3	1	64	12	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	40	25	7	7	2	0	60	14	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	39	43	10	2	4	2	0	84	6	82
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	20	41	21	9	3	5	0	65	13	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	25	45	18	7	3	2	0	71	11	94

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	42	9	5	2	2	84	7	114
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	38	39	17	2	2	2	79	4	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	35	43	9	8	4	0	78	13	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	30	47	12	9	0	2	78	10	95
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	37	8	2	2	0	89	4	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	35	41	16	4	4	1	76	7	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	56	33	8	1	0	2	91	1	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	43	40	11	3	2	1	84	5	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	47	9	4	2	2	85	6	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	59	32	3	0	0	5	96	0	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	49	33	10	3	2	2	84	5	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	46	12	1	1	3	84	3	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	46	31	24	0	0	0	76	0	13

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	32	39	13	7	4	4	74	12	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	38	39	17	4	1	1	78	5	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	42	10	5	2	1	83	7	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	34	44	12	5	1	4	81	6	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	33	9	4	2	4	85	6	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	38	40	19	0	3	1	78	3	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	49	38	6	3	0	3	90	3	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	35	42	13	5	2	3	80	7	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	42	38	15	1	1	3	83	2	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	55	27	5	4	0	9	90	4	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	44	33	13	3	1	7	82	3	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	47	29	19	1	0	3	79	1	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	53	16	24	0	0	7	75	0	13

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.
Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	29	19	10	6	8	0	62	17	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	29	42	18	4	4	3	0	73	8	118

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	49	25	12	7	4	1	3	76	12	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	49	32	9	5	3	2	0	83	8	118

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	67	26	4	2	2	0	93	3	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	59	34	5	1	1	0	93	2	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	49	37	11	3	1	0	85	4	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	42	38	11	9	0	0	80	9	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	35	4	4	0	0	91	4	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	31	11	4	2	0	83	7	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	67	23	3	6	0	1	91	6	82
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	45	8	4	2	0	86	6	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	43	6	5	1	0	87	6	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	66	30	2	2	0	0	96	2	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	51	38	7	2	2	0	90	4	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	60	32	6	1	1	0	92	3	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	53	23	24	0	0	0	76	0	13

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	50	39	3	5	3	0	0	89	8	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	43	11	0	2	0	1	87	2	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	38	37	13	7	5	0	0	75	11	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	27	34	21	17	1	0	0	61	18	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	32	19	4	4	0	0	73	8	110
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	34	27	11	3	0	0	59	14	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	26	9	9	4	0	0	79	12	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	33	24	6	8	0	1	63	14	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	29	39	17	10	6	0	0	67	16	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	66	26	6	0	0	2	0	94	0	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	37	13	3	6	1	0	78	9	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	43	31	18	4	3	1	0	74	7	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	54	24	7	7	8	0	0	77	15	13

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	45	45	4	4	3	0	0	89	7	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	42	11	0	2	0	0	87	2	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	40	16	8	3	0	0	72	11	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	29	35	14	18	2	0	1	65	20	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	36	15	8	4	0	0	74	12	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	37	21	15	3	0	0	61	18	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	36	8	5	4	0	0	83	9	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	27	35	24	9	6	0	0	61	14	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	44	15	9	4	0	0	72	13	93
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	66	28	4	2	0	0	0	94	2	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	38	39	13	7	4	0	0	76	11	197
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	39	42	11	7	0	1	0	82	7	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	54	24	15	8	0	0	0	77	8	13

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	30	11	7	6	1	0	76	13	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	43	32	12	6	4	3	1	77	10	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	26	15	20	8	0	0	57	28	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	33	17	18	23	8	2	0	50	31	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	17	24	12	10	3	0	52	23	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	30	27	9	7	3	0	55	16	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	17	21	8	8	0	0	63	16	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	32	20	14	8	2	0	57	23	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	29	22	13	8	2	0	55	22	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	56	20	12	3	0	7	2	83	4	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	32	17	9	6	3	0	67	15	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	37	33	17	6	4	3	0	73	10	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	62	15	8	0	15	0	0	77	15	13

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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	37	29	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	19	52	29	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	23	41	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	34	38	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	39	25	35	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	29	43	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	20	38	42	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	27	28	45	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	18	35	46	93
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	28	39	33	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	35	33	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	43	36	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	23	62	16	13

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	3	30	35	5	14	13	39
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	32	59	3	0	5	34
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	35	34	3	22	5	43
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	2	37	51	0	0	10	33
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	42	53	0	5	0	17
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	3	36	56	5	0	0	37
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	17	71	0	0	0	17
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	6	33	43	6	9999	13	16
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	3	38	41	14	9999	3	62
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	20	20	47	6	9999	6	15

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	9	91	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	7	93	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	5	95	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	15	85	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	10	90	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	86	112

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	35	65	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	60	40	17

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	51	49	10
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	45	55	17

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	11
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	17

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	17

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	17

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
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	47	53	14
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	39	61	11

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	69	17

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	49	51	11
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	71	17

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	40	60	14

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	68	32	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	60	40	17

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	17

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	53	47	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	71	17

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	32	68	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	60	40	17

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
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	60	17

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
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	17

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	17

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	17

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	53	47	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	72	17

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	68	17

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	72	17

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14

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
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	17

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	17

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
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	17

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	38	62	14
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	58	42	10
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	64	17

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	17

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	43	57	17

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment 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
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	16	14	11	2	5	42	10	64	14	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	18	19	2	3	30	8	63	7	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	17	11	18	7	4	33	10	49	19	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	13	19	8	4	35	9	45	22	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	15	10	14	6	1	35	18	54	16	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	17	18	8	5	27	11	49	21	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	20	12	16	1	1	35	15	63	4	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	19	13	4	5	34	13	59	17	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	13	23	18	5	6	27	7	54	18	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	9	11	7	2	0	59	12	69	6	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	16	18	18	9	6	28	6	50	23	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	18	25	7	4	29	4	46	17	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	8	15	8	15	0	31	24	49	33	13

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	33	31	13	3	3	15	2	77	7	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	29	39	18	2	3	8	0	74	6	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	34	12	8	4	7	1	73	13	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	31	34	11	6	2	15	0	77	10	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	40	15	3	2	14	3	77	5	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	37	18	8	3	7	2	69	12	111
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	24	20	4	0	11	0	73	4	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	38	15	6	3	13	1	73	10	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	41	21	7	3	2	1	69	10	93
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	34	12	3	0	28	0	79	5	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	36	16	6	3	8	1	72	10	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	29	31	24	3	3	10	2	67	6	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	24	15	39	7	0	7	8	45	9	13

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	5	95	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	4	96	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	89	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	88	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	6	94	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	6	94	112

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	0	11

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	11
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

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
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	11
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	11
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	50	50	10

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

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
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

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
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	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
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

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
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	55	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
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

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
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

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
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	45	55	10

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
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	55	45	10

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
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

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
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	16	17	13	2	1	42	9	67	7	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	19	15	21	1	1	38	5	60	3	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	9	22	5	4	39	7	43	17	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	15	11	18	2	3	44	7	52	11	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	18	10	15	3	2	38	14	59	10	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	20	15	4	2	38	9	61	11	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	20	11	13	3	0	39	14	65	7	82
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	12	10	10	2	2	52	11	61	12	139
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	14	17	17	1	4	39	8	58	10	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	7	11	7	0	0	61	14	72	0	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	13	20	1	2	44	6	54	6	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	17	18	1	0	43	10	59	3	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	7	0	16	0	0	61	16	32	0	13

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	28	14	4	3	17	1	75	8	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	32	40	15	3	2	9	0	78	5	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	29	20	5	3	9	1	68	9	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	33	30	13	5	2	16	0	76	8	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	31	33	12	2	1	18	3	81	5	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	33	19	3	1	15	2	71	6	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	27	12	2	0	15	3	83	3	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	22	31	15	4	1	24	3	72	8	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	28	19	3	2	18	1	70	6	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	27	12	2	0	30	5	79	3	54
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	32	14	2	1	21	1	77	4	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	28	11	1	0	26	6	81	2	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	31	0	31	0	0	30	8	50	0	13

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	22	8	12	8	0	2	72	20	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	41	20	17	7	7	0	8	66	15	118

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	58	26	10	3	3	0	84	6	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	56	24	13	5	1	1	81	6	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	42	32	14	6	4	1	75	11	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	29	15	7	4	1	75	10	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	31	13	5	4	1	77	10	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	22	15	7	3	2	75	10	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	31	10	2	8	2	80	10	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	25	10	6	5	2	79	11	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	61	20	10	4	1	3	84	5	93

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	20	28	25	14	13	1	48	27	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	14	20	29	21	15	0	34	37	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	26	31	20	11	0	38	32	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	24	30	23	15	0	32	38	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	15	24	35	13	12	0	39	25	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	26	31	26	9	0	35	35	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	20	37	23	12	8	0	57	21	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	25	22	23	16	0	38	40	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	9	21	31	16	21	1	31	38	94

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	28	26	24	9	13	1	54	22	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	31	24	16	11	1	48	27	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	33	26	20	10	0	44	30	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	30	23	19	16	0	42	35	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	16	35	27	13	7	1	52	21	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	32	30	19	6	1	45	25	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	28	29	25	9	9	0	57	18	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	12	27	30	19	12	0	39	30	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	10	29	27	18	15	1	40	33	94

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	22	23	24	16	15	0	0	45	31	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	13	28	23	22	13	0	1	41	36	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	26	27	22	12	2	1	36	36	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	15	20	23	27	16	0	0	35	42	96
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	15	29	28	15	12	1	1	45	27	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	16	21	20	30	11	0	2	38	42	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	26	31	18	12	13	0	0	57	25	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	17	20	28	19	17	0	0	36	36	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	10	26	22	19	21	0	1	36	41	93

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	30	15	12	7	0	2	65	20	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	29	27	14	16	12	0	2	57	28	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	40	18	7	7	0	0	68	14	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	31	17	15	12	0	3	55	28	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	26	13	12	5	0	4	69	18	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	28	22	8	6	0	3	63	15	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	53	21	12	6	6	1	1	76	12	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	25	20	13	9	0	3	57	23	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	22	33	15	14	14	0	2	56	29	94

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	30	30	19	10	10	0	0	60	21	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	18	31	21	17	13	1	0	49	30	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	20	34	27	11	8	0	0	54	20	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	33	25	10	11	0	0	54	21	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	27	34	19	11	7	0	1	62	19	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	26	22	12	11	0	1	55	22	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	30	22	4	3	0	0	70	7	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	30	21	23	14	12	0	0	51	27	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	23	24	17	13	0	0	46	30	94

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	43	17	14	11	9	0	6	64	21	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	30	26	21	10	11	0	2	58	21	116

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	38	26	21	10	4	0	1	65	14	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	32	38	21	3	5	0	1	70	8	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	35	21	13	4	1	0	62	17	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	38	30	8	7	0	1	55	15	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	17	38	27	9	5	1	2	57	15	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	23	30	32	10	4	0	1	53	14	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	27	27	7	2	0	0	64	9	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	21	37	22	13	6	0	1	58	19	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	22	39	21	11	6	0	0	61	17	94

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	28	31	21	10	9	0	0	60	19	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	18	32	32	12	4	0	1	51	17	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	33	26	22	9	0	0	43	31	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	22	35	23	6	0	1	34	30	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	19	30	26	17	7	0	1	50	24	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	10	32	25	23	8	1	1	43	32	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	13	34	25	25	2	1	0	47	28	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	25	19	26	16	0	0	39	43	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	9	28	24	18	20	0	0	38	38	94

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	39	30	15	11	5	0	68	16	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	32	33	22	6	5	1	66	12	115
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	30	26	19	7	0	48	25	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	18	35	21	17	9	0	53	26	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	21	32	26	16	6	0	53	21	110
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	36	24	15	8	1	52	24	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	32	26	12	6	0	55	18	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	21	28	21	20	10	0	49	30	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	26	29	17	9	1	43	27	94

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	25	7	5	4	1	83	10	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	48	33	12	3	3	1	83	5	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	26	19	9	7	0	65	16	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	28	15	15	6	0	64	21	97

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	31	34	20	10	5	0	0	65	15	114
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	34	37	22	7	0	0	0	71	7	117

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	33	36	19	7	4	0	1	69	11	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	31	30	25	13	1	0	1	61	14	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	42	32	15	6	4	0	1	75	10	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	30	32	18	10	9	0	0	63	19	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	40	22	6	2	0	1	70	8	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	39	32	18	8	4	0	0	71	11	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	39	30	19	4	6	1	0	70	11	82
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	29	19	10	5	0	1	66	15	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	30	33	13	14	10	0	0	62	25	94

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	51	29	11	4	4	1	81	9	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	60	21	13	4	0	2	82	4	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	67	24	7	1	2	0	90	3	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	67	20	6	1	2	3	90	4	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	61	27	5	5	0	3	90	5	110
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	67	16	8	5	3	1	83	8	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	59	19	14	5	2	1	79	7	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	68	17	9	2	2	2	87	4	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	68	16	10	0	0	5	89	0	94

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	44	38	13	3	2	0	0	82	5	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	40	11	4	0	0	1	84	4	118

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	81	11	1	3	0	1	3	96	3	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	74	15	4	1	0	1	6	95	1	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	80	8	2	1	2	0	7	95	3	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	72	11	3	0	0	1	12	97	0	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	72	15	6	1	0	1	6	93	1	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	85	7	4	0	0	0	4	95	0	113

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	86	10	1	0	1	0	2	98	1	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	86	7	1	1	1	1	3	97	2	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	77	6	8	4	3	1	0	85	7	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	69	10	7	7	2	2	4	84	9	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	74	10	3	2	5	1	4	88	8	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	77	9	5	3	3	1	3	88	6	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	78	8	7	4	1	1	0	87	5	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	76	14	1	3	3	0	3	93	6	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	73	12	4	1	4	1	5	90	6	94

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	77	20	2	0	1	0	1	98	1	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	67	23	6	2	0	1	2	92	2	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	62	21	11	5	2	0	0	82	7	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	51	32	13	1	2	0	0	83	3	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	61	23	7	4	3	0	3	86	7	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	26	15	2	4	0	1	79	5	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	61	22	12	1	4	0	0	83	5	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	57	28	10	1	1	0	2	87	3	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	54	27	13	1	3	0	2	83	4	94

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	75	15	4	3	2	0	1	91	5	114
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	65	20	6	3	3	0	2	88	6	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	59	14	13	9	5	0	0	73	14	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	53	17	18	7	5	1	0	71	12	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	55	22	8	9	3	0	2	79	13	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	59	15	13	7	5	0	1	75	12	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	72	10	11	3	4	0	0	81	7	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	56	24	8	4	6	0	2	82	10	140
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	55	23	12	1	7	0	1	80	9	94

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	67	9	2	1	1	20	95	2	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	64	18	4	1	0	13	94	1	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	62	11	3	3	0	20	91	4	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	15	7	0	3	30	86	4	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	8	3	3	0	34	91	5	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	20	5	1	0	34	92	1	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	68	11	6	0	0	15	93	0	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	55	13	5	1	1	25	91	2	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	52	18	3	2	2	23	90	6	94

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	81	10	4	0	1	1	3	95	1	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	73	14	6	3	1	0	3	90	4	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	71	16	5	3	0	0	5	91	4	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	72	15	3	2	1	0	6	94	3	96
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	70	15	4	4	0	0	7	91	4	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	69	20	4	2	0	0	5	94	2	111
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	76	8	9	1	0	0	6	89	1	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	75	12	6	1	1	0	5	92	2	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	69	17	6	1	0	0	6	92	1	92

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	62	18	8	6	6	0	0	80	12	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	73	19	4	2	1	0	1	93	3	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	72	12	5	4	4	1	1	86	8	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	69	21	7	0	1	1	1	92	1	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	49	18	14	8	9	0	2	68	17	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	65	20	6	3	2	1	3	88	5	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	49	16	10	13	9	0	2	66	23	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	61	23	11	3	2	0	0	83	6	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	69	18	5	2	3	0	2	89	5	94

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	22	11	10	3	0	1	76	13	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	52	27	14	6	3	0	0	78	8	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	54	23	13	5	4	0	1	78	9	90
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	64	20	11	2	2	0	0	84	5	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	49	33	12	3	1	1	1	84	4	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	54	26	11	5	1	0	2	82	7	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	67	18	12	2	0	0	1	86	2	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	57	25	10	4	3	0	1	83	7	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	49	30	16	1	3	0	1	80	4	94

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	31	42	19	4	5	0	0	73	8	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	35	43	16	5	1	0	0	78	6	118

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	11	40	32	14	3	0	51	17	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	29	41	18	1	0	40	19	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	34	33	21	2	0	45	23	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	31	36	18	3	0	43	21	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	15	31	40	11	2	0	46	13	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	5	39	39	12	5	0	44	17	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	13	35	36	14	1	1	48	15	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	8	28	38	21	6	0	35	26	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	25	35	21	11	0	34	31	94

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	21	34	23	13	0	0	37	29	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	10	23	33	24	10	0	0	34	33	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	8	31	42	13	6	0	0	19	39	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	24	35	22	7	0	0	29	36	96
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	10	13	42	20	13	1	1	33	23	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	25	44	16	7	0	0	24	33	112
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	4	15	32	33	13	3	0	48	20	82
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	8	32	30	23	7	0	0	30	40	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	14	26	32	20	7	0	0	28	40	93

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	36	43	11	8	1	1	79	9	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	48	41	7	3	2	0	88	4	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	43	41	5	10	2	0	84	12	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	35	51	10	3	0	0	87	3	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	35	50	8	4	0	4	88	4	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	36	10	4	2	1	84	6	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	41	7	4	1	0	88	5	82
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	48	35	9	2	4	1	84	6	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	48	39	11	0	1	0	88	1	93

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	33	13	13	4	3	0	69	18	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	38	43	8	6	4	2	0	83	9	118

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	45	29	6	14	5	1	0	75	19	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	48	29	11	7	6	0	0	77	12	118

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	56	25	8	4	3	3	0	84	7	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	58	30	4	4	3	2	0	89	6	117

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	37	11	8	5	2	76	13	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	42	14	4	4	2	79	7	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	35	12	14	9	1	65	23	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	22	36	18	18	5	1	58	23	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	22	47	14	12	3	2	70	15	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	42	18	10	9	1	62	20	113
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	28	44	8	12	8	0	72	20	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	18	31	15	15	17	3	51	33	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	42	13	17	12	0	59	29	94

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	44	36	6	12	2	0	1	80	14	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	44	6	4	0	1	0	90	4	118

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	39	9	7	7	0	1	77	14	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	43	41	11	4	0	1	0	84	4	118

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	37	13	9	3	1	1	75	12	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	43	38	12	2	1	1	3	84	3	118

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	50	37	5	3	3	0	2	89	5	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	50	36	7	2	1	2	2	90	3	118

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	64	21	4	5	1	3	1	89	6	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	61	27	9	1	1	2	0	89	1	117

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	37	14	8	2	1	1	75	11	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	52	36	6	3	1	2	0	89	4	117

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	53	32	8	3	3	0	1	86	6	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	57	29	5	5	2	1	1	88	7	118

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	60	30	6	1	2	2	0	91	3	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	72	21	4	0	1	1	1	95	1	118

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	50	6	13	0	3	0	81	13	32
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	15	48	25	8	2	2	0	64	10	50
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	40	11	17	6	0	0	66	23	30
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	18	50	21	3	0	6	2	74	3	37

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	0	32
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	98	2	50

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	22	29	21	10	15	3	0	52	26	32
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	6	39	20	23	11	0	0	45	34	49

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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	9	91	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	2	98	117

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	13	87	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	92	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	18	82	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	10	90	97
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	19	81	83
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	87	141
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	83	94
2014	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	16	84	55
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	86	198
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	14	86	72
2014	More than 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	13

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	26	74	15

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	74	26	15
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	84	16	13
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	84	16	18
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	88	12	16
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	79	21	28
2014	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	81	19	10

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	19	29	0	71	0	11
2017	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	26	56	0	18	82	18	10
2017	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	67	26	7	0	93	0	15
2017	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	72	20	7	0	93	0	14
2014	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	73	23	5	0	95	0	22

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	58	26	5	5	4	0	2	86	9	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	61	27	7	1	3	1	1	89	4	117

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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	16	65	19	1	80	20	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	71	18	0	87	13	118

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	48	19

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	30	34	14	16	6	0	0	64	21	19

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	26	10	10	26	16	0	12	41	47	19

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	13	4	8	2	2	14	84	12	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	55	23	5	5	2	0	10	87	8	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	16	12	10	5	1	9	70	17	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	19	12	11	7	1	8	68	19	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	53	15	7	5	5	3	13	81	11	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	65	12	11	2	3	0	8	83	5	113

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Institutes of Health Research by Question 109. In total, how many years have you been working in your current department or agency?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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