2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Shared Services Canada by Question 115. What is your gender?

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	47	40	4	7	2	87	9	2394
2020	Female gender	54	36	3	6	1	90	8	1586
2020	Gender diverse	26	61	4	0	9	87	9	20

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	71	20	4	2	1	1	1	92	4	2389
2020	Female gender	82	13	2	1	1	0	0	96	2	1580
2020	Gender diverse	86	5	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	20
2017	Male gender	53	28	9	4	3	1	2	83	7	2162
2017	Female gender	66	24	5	2	1	1	1	91	4	1110
2014	Male gender	54	25	9	6	3	1	2	81	9	2768
2014	Female gender	62	26	6	4	2	0	0	88	6	1352

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	46	34	9	8	3	1	80	10	2392
2020	Female gender	49	32	7	8	3	1	82	10	1586
2020	Gender diverse	58	19	10	14	0	0	76	14	20
2019	Male gender	44	33	9	8	5	0	78	13	2345
2019	Female gender	54	29	5	8	3	0	84	11	1313
2019	Gender diverse	40	29	8	13	9	0	69	23	21
2017	Male gender	37	39	9	9	6	0	76	15	2169
2017	Female gender	44	36	6	9	4	1	81	13	1111
2014	Male gender	38	36	10	10	6	0	74	16	2768
2014	Female gender	43	35	7	9	7	0	77	16	1350

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	37	37	14	8	3	0	75	11	2389
2020	Female gender	44	34	10	8	3	1	79	11	1580
2020	Gender diverse	34	36	19	5	5	0	70	10	20
2019	Male gender	27	37	17	12	6	1	65	18	2341
2019	Female gender	34	36	13	11	6	1	70	17	1303
2019	Gender diverse	5	35	22	21	17	0	39	39	21
2018	Male gender	18	36	18	17	10	1	55	27	1743
2018	Female gender	25	38	12	14	10	1	64	24	944
2018	Gender diverse	15	15	44	5	20	0	31	25	18
2017	Male gender	18	33	18	15	16	0	51	31	2169
2017	Female gender	26	37	13	15	8	1	64	23	1111
2014	Male gender	11	24	17	22	25	1	35	47	2768
2014	Female gender	20	34	14	18	14	1	55	32	1351

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	Male gender	49	35	10	4	2	0	0	84	6	2371
2020	Female gender	53	31	8	5	2	0	1	85	7	1573
2020	Gender diverse	51	35	5	5	4	0	0	86	9	20
2019	Male gender	44	37	10	6	2	0	0	81	8	2335
2019	Female gender	51	31	9	6	2	0	1	82	8	1303
2019	Gender diverse	28	28	26	4	10	0	5	59	14	20
2017	Male gender	38	42	11	6	2	0	0	81	8	2163
2017	Female gender	44	37	9	6	3	0	1	82	9	1106
2014	Male gender	35	39	15	7	4	1	0	74	11	2765
2014	Female gender	39	38	11	9	3	0	0	78	12	1349

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	Male gender	51	30	9	6	3	0	0	81	9	2394
2020	Female gender	56	26	9	5	4	0	1	82	9	1581
2020	Gender diverse	41	29	5	20	0	0	5	73	21	20
2019	Male gender	50	32	9	5	4	0	0	82	9	2343
2019	Female gender	55	26	8	6	4	0	0	81	11	1312
2019	Gender diverse	33	39	8	12	8	0	0	72	20	21
2018	Male gender	45	33	11	6	4	0	0	79	10	1733
2018	Female gender	50	29	8	7	5	0	0	79	12	941
2018	Gender diverse	41	35	10	0	14	0	0	76	14	18
2017	Male gender	42	33	12	7	5	0	1	75	12	2165
2017	Female gender	47	32	8	9	4	0	0	79	13	1109
2014	Male gender	34	34	15	9	6	1	1	69	15	2767
2014	Female gender	39	34	12	8	7	0	1	73	15	1348

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	Male gender	38	37	12	7	5	76	12	2396
2020	Female gender	44	35	11	7	3	79	10	1584
2020	Gender diverse	25	24	31	20	0	49	20	20
2019	Male gender	33	37	15	9	6	70	15	2346
2019	Female gender	37	36	12	9	5	73	14	1315
2019	Gender diverse	19	33	19	0	29	52	29	21
2018	Male gender	27	41	13	11	7	68	18	1734
2018	Female gender	32	40	13	7	8	72	15	942
2018	Gender diverse	15	29	26	30	0	44	30	18
2017	Male gender	25	41	15	10	9	66	19	2166
2017	Female gender	31	42	12	9	6	73	15	1111
2014	Male gender	19	42	16	12	11	61	23	2767
2014	Female gender	23	42	15	12	8	65	20	1352

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	35	36	15	9	5	0	0	71	13	2394
2020	Female gender	44	32	12	8	5	0	0	76	12	1585
2020	Gender diverse	40	40	5	10	0	5	0	84	10	20
2019	Male gender	30	38	17	9	6	0	0	68	15	2345
2019	Female gender	36	34	14	9	6	0	0	71	15	1313
2019	Gender diverse	13	47	17	9	13	0	0	60	22	21
2018	Male gender	25	33	21	13	8	0	0	58	21	1744
2018	Female gender	32	33	15	11	10	0	1	65	20	943
2018	Gender diverse	21	45	10	10	14	0	0	65	24	18
2017	Male gender	22	33	20	13	10	0	0	56	24	2169
2017	Female gender	28	37	15	10	9	0	1	66	19	1110
2014	Male gender	16	34	21	15	12	0	0	51	28	2766
2014	Female gender	24	36	16	13	11	0	0	60	24	1350

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	Male gender	30	44	12	9	5	74	14	2384
2020	Female gender	39	38	10	9	3	77	12	1577
2020	Gender diverse	20	45	16	4	16	64	20	20
2019	Male gender	25	39	18	12	6	64	18	2338
2019	Female gender	30	37	14	12	6	67	18	1308
2019	Gender diverse	5	38	36	9	12	43	22	21
2018	Male gender	21	36	19	14	9	58	23	1745
2018	Female gender	27	36	13	14	9	63	24	945
2018	Gender diverse	21	29	25	15	10	50	25	18
2017	Male gender	19	37	19	15	10	55	25	2166
2017	Female gender	24	39	14	14	8	64	22	1111

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	44	38	10	5	3	0	83	7	2379
2020	Female gender	52	33	9	4	2	0	85	6	1577
2020	Gender diverse	50	36	4	10	0	0	86	10	20
2019	Male gender	38	38	12	7	4	0	76	11	2339
2019	Female gender	42	36	10	7	4	1	79	11	1307
2019	Gender diverse	15	36	32	8	9	0	51	17	20
2018	Male gender	36	40	13	6	4	1	76	10	1737
2018	Female gender	38	40	11	6	4	1	79	10	945
2018	Gender diverse	15	61	20	5	0	0	75	5	19
2017	Male gender	30	38	15	10	7	1	69	16	2168
2017	Female gender	38	38	12	8	4	0	76	12	1112
2014	Male gender	27	38	15	11	8	1	66	19	2765
2014	Female gender	32	42	13	7	5	1	74	13	1349

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	37	37	13	8	5	0	0	74	13	2390
2020	Female gender	43	34	12	7	5	0	0	76	12	1585
2020	Gender diverse	20	41	19	15	5	0	0	60	20	20
2019	Male gender	32	37	16	8	7	0	0	69	15	2343
2019	Female gender	37	34	15	7	7	0	0	71	14	1312
2019	Gender diverse	18	44	12	9	17	0	0	61	26	21
2018	Male gender	27	38	17	11	8	0	0	65	18	1735
2018	Female gender	32	34	13	11	9	0	0	66	20	946
2018	Gender diverse	25	33	25	13	5	0	0	57	18	19
2017	Male gender	23	36	19	12	10	1	0	59	22	2170
2017	Female gender	28	37	14	12	8	0	1	66	20	1111

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	Male gender	51	32	11	4	2	83	6	2369
2020	Female gender	56	30	9	3	1	86	5	1574
2020	Gender diverse	25	30	30	16	0	54	16	20
2019	Male gender	47	32	13	4	3	80	7	2329
2019	Female gender	50	32	11	4	2	83	6	1302
2019	Gender diverse	33	36	9	5	17	69	22	20
2018	Male gender	43	36	13	5	3	79	8	1726
2018	Female gender	47	33	12	5	3	81	7	938
2018	Gender diverse	29	32	19	19	0	62	19	19
2017	Male gender	41	37	12	5	4	79	9	2158
2017	Female gender	48	34	12	3	3	82	6	1111
2014	Male gender	49	31	11	4	4	81	8	2767
2014	Female gender	54	31	9	4	2	85	6	1351

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	Male gender	38	37	13	8	4	0	0	75	12	2384
2020	Female gender	42	34	12	8	4	0	0	76	12	1578
2020	Gender diverse	10	41	34	4	10	0	0	51	14	20
2019	Male gender	33	38	14	9	6	0	0	71	15	2335
2019	Female gender	36	35	12	10	6	0	0	72	16	1309
2019	Gender diverse	14	56	9	8	13	0	0	70	21	21
2018	Male gender	27	39	17	10	6	0	0	67	17	1729
2018	Female gender	30	36	13	13	7	0	0	67	20	942
2018	Gender diverse	23	38	10	10	19	0	0	61	29	19
2017	Male gender	27	40	14	11	7	0	0	67	19	2160
2017	Female gender	30	41	11	10	7	0	0	72	17	1109
2014	Male gender	18	39	16	14	13	0	0	57	27	2766
2014	Female gender	21	40	14	14	10	1	1	61	24	1350

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	40	34	14	7	4	75	11	2392
2020	Female gender	49	30	12	6	4	79	9	1578
2020	Gender diverse	21	40	20	19	0	60	19	20
2019	Male gender	36	34	15	9	6	70	15	2343
2019	Female gender	41	32	14	8	5	73	13	1313
2019	Gender diverse	22	31	17	18	13	53	30	21
2018	Male gender	29	37	18	8	7	67	16	1719
2018	Female gender	38	30	15	9	8	68	16	942
2018	Gender diverse	20	51	10	10	10	71	19	19
2017	Male gender	30	36	18	9	7	66	16	2159
2017	Female gender	36	35	14	9	5	71	14	1111
2014	Male gender	22	36	18	11	12	59	23	2765
2014	Female gender	30	36	15	12	8	65	19	1349

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	37	40	13	7	3	0	77	10	2371
2020	Female gender	44	35	10	7	3	0	80	10	1572
2020	Gender diverse	16	40	20	20	0	4	58	21	20
2019	Male gender	31	40	15	9	5	0	71	14	2319
2019	Female gender	37	36	13	10	4	0	73	14	1287
2019	Gender diverse	15	36	27	10	5	8	55	16	20
2018	Male gender	26	36	18	12	7	0	63	19	1735
2018	Female gender	32	35	13	10	10	0	67	20	942
2018	Gender diverse	24	33	24	15	5	0	57	19	19
2017	Male gender	27	35	18	11	9	0	62	20	2163
2017	Female gender	32	37	13	12	6	0	69	18	1111
2014	Male gender	20	35	20	13	11	0	56	24	2764
2014	Female gender	28	37	13	12	9	0	65	22	1347

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	Male gender	43	36	11	6	3	0	79	10	2394
2020	Female gender	49	34	10	5	3	0	83	7	1586
2020	Gender diverse	25	44	21	5	5	0	69	10	20
2019	Male gender	38	38	12	7	5	0	76	12	2348
2019	Female gender	42	38	10	7	3	0	80	11	1314
2019	Gender diverse	22	34	23	7	13	0	57	20	21
2018	Male gender	33	40	14	8	5	0	73	13	1740
2018	Female gender	38	38	12	7	5	0	76	12	944
2018	Gender diverse	20	28	33	14	5	0	48	19	19
2017	Male gender	30	39	15	10	6	0	70	16	2162
2017	Female gender	37	38	12	7	5	0	75	12	1110
2014	Male gender	27	40	15	10	6	0	68	16	2765
2014	Female gender	31	41	14	8	6	1	72	14	1351

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	Male gender	35	35	16	9	5	0	1	70	13	2388
2020	Female gender	42	27	16	9	6	0	0	70	15	1582
2020	Gender diverse	51	34	4	5	5	0	0	86	10	20
2019	Male gender	35	37	15	7	5	0	1	73	12	2339
2019	Female gender	41	29	15	8	5	0	1	71	13	1303
2019	Gender diverse	35	40	17	5	4	0	0	74	8	21
2018	Male gender	34	34	18	8	5	1	0	69	13	1741
2018	Female gender	36	30	15	11	6	0	1	67	18	948
2018	Gender diverse	24	35	13	24	5	0	0	58	29	19
2017	Male gender	35	38	14	7	5	0	1	74	12	2168
2017	Female gender	33	34	17	8	6	0	1	67	15	1109
2014	Male gender	31	38	18	7	5	0	1	70	12	2765
2014	Female gender	36	31	17	8	7	0	1	68	15	1352

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	Male gender	12	27	36	18	7	1	1	25	39	2399
2020	Female gender	11	23	35	19	10	1	1	30	34	1589
2020	Gender diverse	10	16	29	35	10	0	0	46	25	20
2019	Male gender	14	28	36	15	6	0	1	21	42	2348
2019	Female gender	14	28	33	15	7	2	1	23	43	1315
2019	Gender diverse	8	40	44	0	5	0	3	5	50	21
2018	Male gender	14	29	36	14	4	1	1	19	44	1742
2018	Female gender	17	30	34	12	5	0	1	18	48	944
2018	Gender diverse	10	43	28	5	14	0	0	19	53	19
2017	Male gender	16	29	34	14	5	1	2	19	46	2162
2017	Female gender	15	29	33	12	6	2	4	19	46	1101
2014	Male gender	19	35	30	10	3	1	2	13	56	2761
2014	Female gender	19	31	30	12	5	1	2	18	51	1345

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	Male gender	10	19	29	26	13	2	1	40	30	2387
2020	Female gender	8	17	27	26	17	2	2	45	26	1584
2020	Gender diverse	10	19	30	30	10	0	0	40	29	20
2019	Male gender	14	24	30	18	11	2	1	30	39	2339
2019	Female gender	14	24	28	17	11	2	2	30	40	1310
2019	Gender diverse	18	53	13	12	0	0	3	13	74	21
2018	Male gender	18	28	28	15	8	2	1	24	48	1739
2018	Female gender	20	24	31	15	7	2	1	22	46	940
2018	Gender diverse	14	35	18	24	9	0	0	33	49	19
2017	Male gender	25	29	27	9	7	2	2	16	55	2161
2017	Female gender	23	26	27	12	6	3	3	20	52	1101
2014	Male gender	33	31	22	7	4	2	1	12	65	2763
2014	Female gender	27	29	25	9	6	3	2	16	58	1346

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	Male gender	23	27	28	13	6	1	1	20	51	2394
2020	Female gender	12	22	35	16	10	2	2	27	36	1583
2020	Gender diverse	16	8	34	37	5	0	0	42	24	20
2019	Male gender	28	31	24	10	5	2	1	15	60	2342
2019	Female gender	21	27	29	13	7	2	2	21	49	1312
2019	Gender diverse	30	36	26	8	0	0	0	8	66	21
2018	Male gender	31	30	23	9	4	1	1	14	63	1737
2018	Female gender	28	28	26	11	4	2	1	15	58	941
2018	Gender diverse	33	34	14	10	9	0	0	19	67	19
2017	Male gender	31	30	23	9	4	2	2	13	63	2166
2017	Female gender	26	29	24	10	4	2	4	15	59	1102
2014	Male gender	37	29	21	7	2	1	2	10	68	2758
2014	Female gender	29	29	24	9	4	2	2	13	61	1349

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	Male gender	10	17	34	25	13	1	1	38	27	2385
2020	Female gender	10	17	32	24	14	1	1	40	28	1583
2020	Gender diverse	6	11	29	38	17	0	0	54	17	19
2019	Male gender	11	19	32	25	11	1	1	36	31	2337
2019	Female gender	13	19	31	21	13	1	2	35	33	1309
2019	Gender diverse	18	8	33	34	4	0	3	39	27	21
2018	Male gender	12	20	34	23	9	1	1	33	33	1733
2018	Female gender	16	20	32	20	8	2	2	29	38	940
2018	Gender diverse	14	23	19	30	14	0	0	44	37	19
2017	Male gender	15	20	32	22	8	1	2	31	36	2155
2017	Female gender	16	21	33	16	8	2	4	25	39	1099
2014	Male gender	18	19	33	20	7	1	2	28	38	2753
2014	Female gender	16	23	30	19	8	1	3	28	40	1342

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	Male gender	15	21	28	22	12	1	2	34	37	2394
2020	Female gender	13	18	26	23	16	2	2	40	32	1583
2020	Gender diverse	16	9	30	35	5	0	5	42	26	20
2019	Male gender	17	23	29	18	10	1	2	29	41	2344
2019	Female gender	17	20	26	20	12	2	3	33	39	1314
2019	Gender diverse	19	26	27	25	0	0	3	26	47	21
2018	Male gender	19	27	29	15	7	1	1	23	47	1741
2018	Female gender	23	24	24	17	7	2	3	25	50	944
2018	Gender diverse	10	33	19	29	9	0	0	38	43	19
2017	Male gender	22	28	27	12	7	2	3	20	52	2157
2017	Female gender	22	24	26	15	8	3	4	24	48	1097
2014	Male gender	31	28	23	10	4	1	2	15	61	2757
2014	Female gender	25	24	24	14	6	1	4	22	52	1347

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	Male gender	8	15	27	28	18	2	2	48	24	2378
2020	Female gender	10	14	25	27	17	5	3	47	26	1584
2020	Gender diverse	16	29	10	29	16	0	0	45	45	20
2019	Male gender	12	18	29	22	15	2	2	39	31	2340
2019	Female gender	14	23	24	20	12	4	3	34	40	1306
2019	Gender diverse	27	35	9	25	0	0	3	26	64	21
2018	Male gender	13	21	29	21	11	3	2	34	36	1731
2018	Female gender	19	23	26	17	8	3	4	27	45	939
2018	Gender diverse	14	37	14	20	9	5	0	30	54	19
2017	Male gender	15	22	25	21	10	3	4	34	39	2157
2017	Female gender	20	23	25	14	8	4	6	25	48	1098
2014	Male gender	15	19	26	22	12	3	4	36	37	2752
2014	Female gender	17	18	24	21	11	4	6	35	38	1346

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	Male gender	23	25	29	14	7	1	1	21	49	2392
2020	Female gender	13	21	32	19	11	2	2	31	36	1585
2020	Gender diverse	21	19	41	14	5	0	0	20	40	20
2019	Male gender	26	27	27	10	7	1	1	17	55	2341
2019	Female gender	18	26	29	14	8	3	2	23	46	1316
2019	Gender diverse	44	25	23	8	0	0	0	8	69	20
2018	Male gender	28	28	27	10	4	2	1	15	58	1746
2018	Female gender	25	24	30	12	5	2	2	17	51	942
2018	Gender diverse	38	15	15	24	9	0	0	33	53	19
2017	Male gender	29	26	27	10	5	2	2	15	57	2162
2017	Female gender	23	27	28	11	5	3	4	16	53	1099
2014	Male gender	28	28	28	10	4	2	1	14	57	2762
2014	Female gender	22	25	29	13	5	3	2	19	50	1351

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	Male gender	3	7	29	39	20	0	1	61	10	2396
2020	Female gender	2	8	29	36	23	1	1	60	10	1584
2020	Gender diverse	0	14	46	24	16	0	0	40	14	20
2019	Male gender	5	13	33	29	18	0	2	48	18	2346
2019	Female gender	6	13	33	28	16	2	2	46	19	1314
2019	Gender diverse	16	34	14	26	9	0	0	35	51	21

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	33	32	17	5	3	5	5	72	9	2392
2020	Female gender	35	26	14	7	5	8	5	70	14	1585
2020	Gender diverse	24	40	5	5	10	5	10	75	19	20
2019	Male gender	37	30	16	5	3	5	4	74	9	2343
2019	Female gender	37	25	15	7	6	6	4	69	14	1312
2019	Gender diverse	35	34	5	18	4	0	4	72	23	21
2018	Male gender	27	33	20	6	4	7	4	67	11	1740
2018	Female gender	26	29	19	10	7	7	3	60	19	944
2018	Gender diverse	24	33	15	14	9	5	0	60	24	19
2017	Male gender	30	30	17	6	5	6	6	68	13	2169
2017	Female gender	29	29	16	8	8	5	5	64	18	1110
2014	Male gender	34	29	16	6	5	4	5	70	12	2766
2014	Female gender	32	30	14	9	7	5	4	68	17	1351

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	Male gender	56	27	8	5	3	1	0	83	9	2388
2020	Female gender	58	23	7	5	5	1	0	83	10	1582
2020	Gender diverse	49	35	0	10	5	0	0	84	16	20
2019	Male gender	54	27	9	5	3	1	0	82	9	2344
2019	Female gender	53	24	8	8	6	1	0	78	14	1310
2019	Gender diverse	43	33	11	8	5	0	0	76	13	21
2018	Male gender	47	31	11	6	4	1	0	79	10	1738
2018	Female gender	45	30	8	10	6	1	1	76	16	941
2018	Gender diverse	52	19	19	0	9	0	0	72	9	19
2017	Male gender	46	31	12	6	4	1	1	78	10	2166
2017	Female gender	45	29	9	8	7	1	1	75	15	1110
2014	Male gender	46	29	11	6	6	1	0	77	12	2768
2014	Female gender	45	29	9	10	6	1	0	75	16	1350

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	61	28	5	3	2	0	90	5	2379
2020	Female gender	61	26	6	4	3	0	87	7	1573
2020	Gender diverse	55	40	0	0	5	0	95	5	20
2019	Male gender	59	29	6	4	2	0	89	6	2340
2019	Female gender	55	28	8	6	2	0	84	9	1308
2019	Gender diverse	50	33	5	13	0	0	82	13	20
2018	Male gender	52	35	6	4	2	0	88	6	1737
2018	Female gender	49	34	8	6	3	1	84	9	941
2018	Gender diverse	67	14	15	5	0	0	81	5	19
2017	Male gender	46	38	8	4	2	1	86	6	2161
2017	Female gender	46	34	9	7	4	1	81	11	1106
2014	Male gender	43	40	9	5	2	0	85	7	2767
2014	Female gender	41	40	9	7	3	1	81	10	1351

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	52	32	10	3	2	1	0	86	5	2371
2020	Female gender	52	32	9	4	3	1	0	85	6	1571
2020	Gender diverse	40	45	10	0	0	5	0	89	0	20
2019	Male gender	50	34	10	3	2	1	0	85	5	2347
2019	Female gender	49	30	10	4	4	2	1	82	8	1311
2019	Gender diverse	35	45	4	13	0	3	0	83	13	21
2018	Male gender	42	40	11	3	2	1	0	83	6	1742
2018	Female gender	43	37	10	4	3	1	0	82	7	943
2018	Gender diverse	33	48	15	0	5	0	0	81	5	19

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	Male gender	55	21	10	2	3	6	3	83	5	2391
2020	Female gender	54	19	9	4	3	7	4	82	8	1584
2020	Gender diverse	40	45	5	0	0	10	0	94	0	20

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	55	27	11	3	2	1	1	84	5	2394
2020	Female gender	58	20	12	3	3	2	3	82	6	1587
2020	Gender diverse	35	39	16	5	0	5	0	78	6	20
2019	Male gender	54	26	12	3	2	1	2	83	5	2344
2019	Female gender	54	22	12	4	3	1	3	80	8	1313
2019	Gender diverse	29	37	14	12	4	0	5	69	17	21

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	49	30	11	5	4	0	0	80	9	2386
2020	Female gender	53	27	9	6	4	0	1	81	10	1585
2020	Gender diverse	45	30	10	5	5	5	0	79	11	20
2019	Male gender	46	31	12	7	4	0	1	77	11	2346
2019	Female gender	48	28	10	7	6	1	1	77	13	1313
2019	Gender diverse	21	47	27	0	5	0	0	68	5	21
2018	Male gender	38	34	15	8	4	0	0	73	12	1739
2018	Female gender	43	30	12	7	8	1	0	74	15	940
2018	Gender diverse	33	28	29	5	5	0	0	62	9	19
2017	Male gender	37	34	14	9	5	1	1	72	14	2166
2017	Female gender	42	32	11	7	6	1	1	75	13	1110
2014	Male gender	34	34	16	9	6	1	1	69	15	2768
2014	Female gender	38	34	11	10	6	1	0	73	16	1351

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	Male gender	55	23	12	3	4	1	1	80	7	2386
2020	Female gender	59	20	11	3	3	1	1	81	7	1583
2020	Gender diverse	55	5	10	0	10	10	9	75	13	20

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	52	30	9	5	3	0	0	83	8	2392
2020	Female gender	54	28	8	5	3	1	1	83	9	1586
2020	Gender diverse	34	45	5	5	5	5	0	83	11	20
2019	Male gender	51	29	10	6	3	0	0	81	10	2337
2019	Female gender	50	27	8	6	6	1	1	79	12	1310
2019	Gender diverse	24	41	14	8	5	8	0	71	14	21
2018	Male gender	42	34	12	7	4	1	0	77	11	1735
2018	Female gender	47	28	9	9	7	1	0	75	16	940
2018	Gender diverse	38	24	20	19	0	0	0	62	19	19
2017	Male gender	42	34	11	7	5	1	1	77	12	2169
2017	Female gender	44	30	12	6	6	1	1	76	12	1112
2014	Male gender	37	34	13	9	6	1	0	72	15	2767
2014	Female gender	40	35	9	9	6	1	0	76	15	1350

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	Male gender	30	70	2401
2020	Female gender	33	67	1583
2020	Gender diverse	40	60	20

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	59	17	8	1	1	4	9	88	3	2396
2020	Female gender	59	13	8	2	1	6	11	87	4	1588
2020	Gender diverse	49	26	0	0	5	10	10	93	7	20

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	62	23	8	4	3	0	85	7	2398
2020	Female gender	65	21	6	4	3	0	86	8	1587
2020	Gender diverse	40	35	15	0	5	5	79	6	20
2019	Male gender	58	25	8	5	3	0	84	8	2351
2019	Female gender	59	23	8	5	5	0	82	10	1313
2019	Gender diverse	43	26	22	5	5	0	69	9	21
2018	Male gender	49	27	13	6	4	0	77	10	1738
2018	Female gender	50	24	11	7	8	0	75	15	943
2018	Gender diverse	53	23	5	19	0	0	76	19	19
2017	Male gender	51	28	11	6	4	0	79	10	2165
2017	Female gender	55	24	10	5	5	1	80	10	1110
2014	Male gender	45	30	12	7	5	0	76	12	2765
2014	Female gender	50	27	10	7	6	1	78	12	1351

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	37	28	15	5	4	10	73	10	2397
2020	Female gender	43	27	12	5	3	10	78	9	1589
2020	Gender diverse	25	19	16	9	5	26	59	19	20
2019	Male gender	30	31	20	7	4	8	66	12	2336
2019	Female gender	34	31	15	8	5	8	70	14	1310
2019	Gender diverse	9	25	36	12	13	5	37	26	21
2018	Male gender	26	27	22	8	6	11	60	15	1741
2018	Female gender	27	29	19	10	6	9	62	17	951
2018	Gender diverse	19	33	30	0	10	9	57	11	19
2017	Male gender	20	26	23	9	8	14	53	20	2169
2017	Female gender	25	31	17	10	5	12	64	17	1112
2014	Male gender	18	29	23	9	8	13	54	20	2767
2014	Female gender	21	32	20	9	6	12	61	17	1351

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	Male gender	32	32	17	10	7	2	66	17	2387
2020	Female gender	41	31	13	7	4	3	75	12	1584
2020	Gender diverse	16	33	21	14	10	5	52	26	20
2019	Male gender	25	29	21	13	8	3	56	23	2332
2019	Female gender	30	31	17	11	6	4	64	18	1310
2019	Gender diverse	9	18	48	4	16	5	28	21	21
2018	Male gender	20	27	23	15	13	2	48	28	1738
2018	Female gender	24	28	18	15	10	5	54	27	946
2018	Gender diverse	14	34	23	0	24	5	50	26	19
2017	Male gender	15	23	23	18	17	3	40	36	2169
2017	Female gender	21	30	18	17	10	4	54	28	1112
2014	Male gender	12	23	23	20	19	4	35	40	2768
2014	Female gender	17	30	20	17	12	4	49	30	1350

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	Male gender	23	31	21	12	8	5	57	20	2393
2020	Female gender	30	33	16	9	4	7	69	14	1583
2020	Gender diverse	10	25	25	13	16	10	40	32	20
2019	Male gender	18	27	24	16	10	5	47	27	2333
2019	Female gender	23	30	20	13	7	6	56	22	1303
2019	Gender diverse	5	22	31	16	21	5	28	39	21
2018	Male gender	13	23	27	17	15	5	38	34	1739
2018	Female gender	16	26	22	17	12	7	45	32	945
2018	Gender diverse	17	29	25	5	24	0	46	29	19
2017	Male gender	10	20	24	19	20	6	33	42	2162
2017	Female gender	15	26	21	16	13	8	45	32	1110
2014	Male gender	7	18	23	23	23	6	27	48	2765
2014	Female gender	11	24	22	20	14	8	38	37	1349

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	Male gender	24	34	20	12	8	2	59	21	2393
2020	Female gender	31	34	12	13	6	3	68	19	1588
2020	Gender diverse	5	20	30	20	19	5	27	41	20
2019	Male gender	19	30	21	17	10	2	50	28	2333
2019	Female gender	23	29	18	17	11	3	54	28	1309
2019	Gender diverse	5	13	44	25	14	0	18	39	21
2018	Male gender	14	27	23	19	15	3	42	35	1738
2018	Female gender	15	27	19	19	15	4	45	36	949
2018	Gender diverse	17	39	20	5	20	0	56	24	19
2017	Male gender	12	26	21	20	18	4	39	39	2167
2017	Female gender	16	26	17	20	16	5	45	38	1111
2014	Male gender	8	23	21	22	22	3	32	46	2765
2014	Female gender	12	26	18	23	18	4	39	43	1350

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	47	27	13	4	2	5	1	79	7	2397
2020	Female gender	54	24	12	4	2	4	0	82	6	1583
2020	Gender diverse	34	36	30	0	0	0	0	70	0	20
2019	Male gender	49	27	11	4	2	6	1	81	6	2350
2019	Female gender	52	24	12	6	1	5	1	80	7	1313
2019	Gender diverse	32	14	37	8	0	5	5	50	9	21

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	28	42	18	7	3	1	71	10	2397
2020	Female gender	40	39	12	5	3	1	81	7	1587
2020	Gender diverse	10	75	10	4	0	0	85	4	20
2019	Male gender	26	41	18	9	4	1	68	14	2349
2019	Female gender	33	41	16	7	3	1	75	9	1314
2019	Gender diverse	22	13	30	26	9	0	35	35	21
2018	Male gender	17	38	24	13	7	1	55	20	1741
2018	Female gender	23	41	19	10	5	1	65	15	946
2018	Gender diverse	13	14	43	25	5	0	28	30	19
2017	Male gender	15	35	24	14	10	1	51	25	2166
2017	Female gender	23	38	18	12	7	2	63	19	1112
2014	Male gender	16	36	21	14	11	1	53	26	2768
2014	Female gender	24	38	17	11	7	2	64	18	1350

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	Male gender	17	36	24	14	7	1	54	21	2383
2020	Female gender	25	37	16	12	6	3	65	18	1581
2020	Gender diverse	5	42	29	19	5	0	47	24	20
2019	Male gender	14	30	25	19	10	2	45	29	2334
2019	Female gender	17	30	21	21	8	3	48	30	1305
2019	Gender diverse	5	18	34	21	19	3	23	42	21

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	35	36	14	7	3	3	2	74	11	2395
2020	Female gender	43	33	9	6	3	3	2	81	10	1586
2020	Gender diverse	25	46	15	10	4	0	0	71	14	20
2019	Male gender	30	36	17	8	4	3	1	69	13	2344
2019	Female gender	37	33	14	7	5	3	1	74	12	1310
2019	Gender diverse	25	5	27	22	8	13	0	34	34	21
2018	Male gender	27	37	17	9	4	4	1	67	14	1741
2018	Female gender	34	36	12	8	5	4	1	74	13	947
2018	Gender diverse	5	37	34	24	0	0	0	41	24	19
2017	Male gender	28	35	16	10	6	5	0	67	17	2163
2017	Female gender	34	35	12	8	5	4	2	74	14	1112
2014	Male gender	25	36	16	11	7	4	1	64	19	2765
2014	Female gender	27	35	12	13	6	6	2	67	20	1347

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	38	38	16	3	2	2	1	78	6	2386
2020	Female gender	45	32	14	4	2	2	0	79	6	1582
2020	Gender diverse	16	60	19	5	0	0	0	75	5	20
2019	Male gender	32	36	21	5	3	2	0	70	8	2341
2019	Female gender	34	34	20	6	3	2	0	71	9	1308
2019	Gender diverse	22	17	40	17	3	0	0	40	20	21
2018	Male gender	29	38	22	7	3	2	0	68	10	1734
2018	Female gender	33	35	19	7	3	2	0	70	10	942
2018	Gender diverse	10	37	34	19	0	0	0	47	19	19

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	Male gender	26	26	19	8	7	11	2	59	18	2385
2020	Female gender	28	23	17	9	8	11	4	59	21	1583
2020	Gender diverse	20	37	13	25	0	5	0	60	26	20
2019	Male gender	21	25	22	10	8	11	2	54	21	2339
2019	Female gender	22	23	20	10	12	10	2	51	26	1308
2019	Gender diverse	9	22	26	22	16	5	0	33	40	21
2018	Male gender	17	24	23	12	10	12	2	47	25	1740
2018	Female gender	18	22	19	14	13	11	3	47	31	945
2018	Gender diverse	10	34	29	9	18	0	0	44	27	19
2017	Male gender	16	23	22	13	12	13	2	45	29	2163
2017	Female gender	19	20	19	11	15	12	4	46	31	1111
2014	Male gender	12	23	21	14	15	12	2	41	34	2767
2014	Female gender	13	19	20	15	15	14	4	39	36	1349

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	Male gender	30	35	17	9	7	2	1	66	16	2387
2020	Female gender	38	31	15	7	5	4	0	72	13	1582
2020	Gender diverse	26	39	26	4	0	5	0	68	4	20
2019	Male gender	25	32	21	11	9	2	0	58	20	2343
2019	Female gender	30	33	17	10	8	2	0	64	19	1310
2019	Gender diverse	10	33	23	21	13	0	0	43	34	20
2018	Male gender	16	32	22	15	12	2	0	49	28	1740
2018	Female gender	23	31	17	14	12	3	1	55	27	947
2018	Gender diverse	5	37	15	19	24	0	0	42	43	19
2017	Male gender	17	27	22	16	16	2	0	45	33	2168
2017	Female gender	23	32	16	12	11	5	1	59	25	1109
2014	Male gender	10	21	20	21	24	3	0	33	46	2766
2014	Female gender	15	28	18	19	16	4	1	44	37	1348

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	Male gender	27	28	14	13	15	1	2	56	29	2396
2020	Female gender	34	26	13	12	10	3	2	63	23	1587
2020	Gender diverse	35	21	0	14	14	10	5	67	33	20
2019	Male gender	24	30	16	12	15	2	1	55	28	2346
2019	Female gender	28	27	14	13	14	2	2	57	28	1312
2019	Gender diverse	14	19	25	22	21	0	0	33	43	21
2018	Male gender	18	28	16	15	20	2	1	48	36	1744
2018	Female gender	21	27	16	16	16	2	2	50	33	948
2018	Gender diverse	10	24	20	15	31	0	0	34	46	18
2017	Male gender	18	25	15	15	22	3	1	45	39	2167
2017	Female gender	22	27	13	15	18	3	2	52	34	1109
2014	Male gender	10	22	16	19	29	2	1	33	50	2768
2014	Female gender	12	18	15	19	28	5	3	33	50	1350

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	Male gender	55	25	11	4	2	1	3	82	6	2398
2020	Female gender	55	20	12	5	3	0	4	79	9	1589
2020	Gender diverse	40	30	21	4	5	0	0	70	10	20
2019	Male gender	57	23	10	3	2	1	3	84	5	2346
2019	Female gender	55	22	10	4	3	1	4	82	7	1310
2019	Gender diverse	35	22	29	5	5	0	5	60	10	21

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	53	24	13	5	3	1	2	79	8	2389
2020	Female gender	59	20	11	4	2	1	3	82	7	1588
2020	Gender diverse	56	16	18	5	5	0	0	71	10	20
2019	Male gender	45	25	15	7	4	2	3	74	11	2340
2019	Female gender	52	20	13	5	4	2	4	77	9	1309
2019	Gender diverse	22	32	16	9	0	0	20	68	12	21

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	75	8	5	2	2	4	3	89	5	2389
2020	Female gender	75	8	5	2	2	3	4	90	5	1579
2020	Gender diverse	70	10	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	20
2019	Male gender	76	8	4	2	2	4	4	92	4	2333
2019	Female gender	73	7	5	3	3	4	5	88	7	1303
2019	Gender diverse	72	9	9	0	5	0	5	85	5	21

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	76	9	4	1	1	1	6	93	2	2390
2020	Female gender	74	10	4	1	1	1	8	93	3	1585
2020	Gender diverse	60	25	10	0	5	0	0	85	5	20
2019	Male gender	78	7	3	1	1	2	7	94	2	2337
2019	Female gender	76	6	3	2	1	3	9	93	4	1312
2019	Gender diverse	77	9	9	0	0	0	5	90	0	21

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	Male gender	26	42	18	7	4	3	0	70	11	2388
2020	Female gender	31	40	15	6	3	4	0	75	10	1588
2020	Gender diverse	5	51	40	4	0	0	0	56	4	20
2019	Male gender	22	40	21	9	5	3	0	65	14	2348
2019	Female gender	25	36	20	9	4	5	1	65	13	1310
2019	Gender diverse	9	47	14	25	5	0	0	57	29	21
2018	Male gender	18	37	25	10	6	3	0	57	17	1741
2018	Female gender	22	33	22	10	8	5	1	58	19	945
2018	Gender diverse	5	43	33	10	9	0	0	48	19	19
2017	Male gender	17	33	25	12	8	5	0	53	21	2167
2017	Female gender	22	33	23	10	6	6	1	59	17	1111

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	Male gender	41	37	13	4	2	3	81	6	2384
2020	Female gender	49	33	10	4	2	2	84	6	1576
2020	Gender diverse	5	63	16	10	0	5	72	11	20
2019	Male gender	39	37	14	4	2	3	79	6	2334
2019	Female gender	43	33	13	6	2	2	78	8	1307
2019	Gender diverse	9	50	14	14	8	5	62	24	21
2018	Male gender	38	36	17	3	2	4	77	5	1741
2018	Female gender	39	37	14	4	2	4	80	6	937
2018	Gender diverse	24	34	20	18	5	0	57	23	19
2017	Male gender	31	38	19	4	2	6	74	6	2164
2017	Female gender	36	40	12	4	3	5	80	7	1109
2014	Male gender	34	35	17	4	3	7	74	8	2767
2014	Female gender	33	36	15	6	3	8	74	10	1350

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	42	32	14	3	2	5	1	80	5	2388
2020	Female gender	50	31	10	3	1	4	0	85	4	1585
2020	Gender diverse	5	65	10	9	0	10	0	78	10	20
2019	Male gender	42	32	16	2	2	6	1	79	4	2341
2019	Female gender	45	32	14	3	2	4	1	81	5	1309
2019	Gender diverse	34	19	21	14	5	5	4	57	20	21
2018	Male gender	34	32	20	4	2	7	1	72	7	1737
2018	Female gender	40	32	16	4	2	6	0	77	6	940
2018	Gender diverse	15	45	30	5	5	0	0	60	10	18
2017	Male gender	30	31	22	4	3	9	1	67	8	2162
2017	Female gender	34	32	17	5	4	7	1	72	9	1110
2014	Male gender	33	32	19	3	3	10	1	72	7	2767
2014	Female gender	34	33	16	4	4	9	1	74	9	1350

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	Male gender	41	33	15	2	2	6	1	79	4	2395
2020	Female gender	46	29	13	3	1	8	1	82	4	1586
2020	Gender diverse	10	50	16	8	5	10	0	67	15	20

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	49	28	11	3	3	3	2	82	6	2379
2020	Female gender	53	26	8	4	3	3	2	83	8	1581
2020	Gender diverse	40	49	6	6	0	0	0	89	6	19

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	Male gender	54	31	8	4	2	0	86	6	2384
2020	Female gender	62	27	7	3	1	0	89	4	1580
2020	Gender diverse	33	62	0	6	0	0	94	6	18
2019	Male gender	47	36	11	4	2	1	83	6	2341
2019	Female gender	52	33	8	4	2	0	85	6	1313
2019	Gender diverse	26	39	19	17	0	0	65	17	21
2018	Male gender	41	36	13	5	3	1	78	8	1735
2018	Female gender	44	35	13	4	3	1	80	7	944
2018	Gender diverse	28	33	15	15	5	5	64	20	19
2017	Male gender	32	39	16	8	4	1	72	12	2166
2017	Female gender	40	40	10	5	3	0	81	9	1110
2014	Male gender	34	37	15	7	5	1	71	13	2765
2014	Female gender	39	37	13	6	4	1	77	10	1349

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	39	33	16	7	6	0	72	13	2379
2020	Female gender	47	29	12	7	4	1	77	10	1584
2020	Gender diverse	16	15	43	15	6	6	33	22	19
2019	Male gender	32	30	18	11	8	1	63	19	2344
2019	Female gender	37	28	17	10	7	1	66	17	1312
2019	Gender diverse	13	19	16	44	8	0	32	52	21
2018	Male gender	25	29	20	12	12	1	55	24	1740
2018	Female gender	29	26	20	13	11	1	56	24	944
2018	Gender diverse	20	10	30	19	20	0	30	40	18
2017	Male gender	17	25	23	16	18	1	43	35	2162
2017	Female gender	24	29	19	13	14	1	53	28	1109
2014	Male gender	13	26	23	18	19	1	39	37	2767
2014	Female gender	16	28	21	17	17	1	45	34	1351

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	38	33	15	8	6	0	72	13	2378
2020	Female gender	48	30	12	6	3	0	78	9	1575
2020	Gender diverse	20	21	39	15	6	0	41	21	19
2019	Male gender	30	32	17	12	8	0	63	20	2328
2019	Female gender	36	32	15	10	6	1	69	16	1310
2019	Gender diverse	14	5	28	41	13	0	19	54	20
2018	Male gender	24	31	19	14	11	1	55	25	1735
2018	Female gender	29	29	19	13	10	1	58	23	943
2018	Gender diverse	10	28	10	34	19	0	37	53	19
2017	Male gender	16	27	21	18	18	1	43	36	2159
2017	Female gender	24	30	19	14	12	1	55	26	1108
2014	Male gender	13	27	22	19	19	0	40	38	2767
2014	Female gender	17	31	19	18	15	1	48	33	1350

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	Male gender	35	25	19	10	7	3	0	63	18	2387
2020	Female gender	43	22	16	10	6	3	1	67	16	1584
2020	Gender diverse	14	26	17	27	6	11	0	45	36	19
2019	Male gender	29	25	20	12	10	3	0	56	23	2344
2019	Female gender	33	24	19	13	9	3	0	59	22	1313
2019	Gender diverse	18	14	12	22	34	0	0	32	56	21
2018	Male gender	23	25	22	14	13	3	0	50	28	1742
2018	Female gender	28	22	19	15	14	3	0	51	29	946
2018	Gender diverse	15	15	10	32	28	0	0	30	61	19
2017	Male gender	17	22	22	16	19	4	0	41	36	2166
2017	Female gender	23	22	20	14	15	5	1	48	31	1111
2014	Male gender	16	20	23	17	20	4	1	38	39	2766
2014	Female gender	18	21	20	17	18	5	1	41	37	1350

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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	Male gender	24	39	37	2397
2020	Female gender	28	35	37	1589
2020	Gender diverse	24	40	36	20
2019	Male gender	27	34	39	2352
2019	Female gender	31	33	36	1314
2019	Gender diverse	34	22	44	21
2018	Male gender	28	33	38	1747
2018	Female gender	32	29	39	951
2018	Gender diverse	36	25	39	19
2017	Male gender	28	32	40	2167
2017	Female gender	31	32	36	1111
2014	Male gender	29	31	40	2765
2014	Female gender	34	27	39	1351

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	Male gender	20	37	34	2	3	4	578
2020	Female gender	11	40	36	1	5	7	450
2019	Male gender	15	37	35	4	5	4	652
2019	Female gender	16	27	40	2	9	5	406
2018	Male gender	16	33	38	4	3	5	498
2018	Female gender	15	24	47	3	4	7	319
2017	Male gender	18	28	41	6	3	5	603
2017	Female gender	15	25	44	3	7	6	351
2014	Male gender	15	27	44	9	9999	6	816
2014	Female gender	16	17	50	5	9999	11	457

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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	Male gender	7	93	2397
2020	Female gender	11	89	1588
2019	Male gender	7	93	2348
2019	Female gender	14	86	1312
2018	Male gender	8	92	1741
2018	Female gender	15	85	948

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	38	62	178
2020	Female gender	46	54	178
2019	Male gender	42	58	167
2019	Female gender	46	54	183
2018	Male gender	42	58	138
2018	Female gender	51	49	143

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	62	38	178
2020	Female gender	63	37	178
2019	Male gender	60	40	167
2019	Female gender	55	45	183
2018	Male gender	70	30	138
2018	Female gender	59	41	143

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	8	92	178
2020	Female gender	11	89	178
2019	Male gender	4	96	167
2019	Female gender	9	91	183
2018	Male gender	6	94	138
2018	Female gender	7	93	143

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Male gender	0	100	138
2018	Female gender	0	100	143

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	9	91	178
2020	Female gender	5	95	178
2019	Male gender	17	83	167
2019	Female gender	10	90	183
2018	Male gender	16	84	138
2018	Female gender	4	96	143

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	6	94	178
2020	Female gender	5	95	178
2018	Male gender	4	96	138
2018	Female gender	6	94	143

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	43	57	178
2020	Female gender	46	54	178
2019	Male gender	44	56	167
2019	Female gender	44	56	181
2018	Male gender	40	60	138
2018	Female gender	42	58	143

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	45	55	178
2020	Female gender	46	54	178
2019	Male gender	43	57	167
2019	Female gender	41	59	181
2018	Male gender	40	60	138
2018	Female gender	33	67	143

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	44	56	178
2020	Female gender	50	50	178
2019	Male gender	41	59	167
2019	Female gender	49	51	181
2018	Male gender	52	48	138
2018	Female gender	49	51	143

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	43	57	178
2020	Female gender	40	60	178
2019	Male gender	44	56	167
2019	Female gender	38	62	181
2018	Male gender	40	60	138
2018	Female gender	40	60	143

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	30	70	178
2020	Female gender	35	65	178
2019	Male gender	27	73	167
2019	Female gender	32	68	181
2018	Male gender	35	65	138
2018	Female gender	28	72	143

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	52	48	178
2020	Female gender	51	49	178
2019	Male gender	49	51	167
2019	Female gender	55	45	181
2018	Male gender	57	43	138
2018	Female gender	51	49	143

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	37	63	178
2020	Female gender	29	71	178
2019	Male gender	37	63	167
2019	Female gender	33	67	181
2018	Male gender	30	70	138
2018	Female gender	32	68	143

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	3	97	178
2020	Female gender	9	91	178
2019	Male gender	3	97	167
2019	Female gender	7	93	181
2018	Male gender	5	95	138
2018	Female gender	15	85	143

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	10	90	178
2020	Female gender	8	92	178
2019	Male gender	14	86	167
2019	Female gender	8	92	181
2018	Male gender	10	90	138
2018	Female gender	9	91	143

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	47	53	178
2020	Female gender	44	56	178
2019	Male gender	49	51	167
2019	Female gender	53	47	181
2018	Male gender	58	42	138
2018	Female gender	46	54	143

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	25	75	178
2020	Female gender	18	82	178
2019	Male gender	23	77	167
2019	Female gender	25	75	181
2018	Male gender	20	80	138
2018	Female gender	25	75	143

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	13	87	178
2020	Female gender	16	84	178
2019	Male gender	10	90	167
2019	Female gender	18	82	181
2018	Male gender	9	91	138
2018	Female gender	17	83	143

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	50	50	178
2020	Female gender	59	41	178
2019	Male gender	52	48	166
2019	Female gender	64	36	180
2018	Male gender	52	48	138
2018	Female gender	65	35	143

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	23	77	178
2020	Female gender	33	67	178
2019	Male gender	24	76	166
2019	Female gender	31	69	180
2018	Male gender	23	77	138
2018	Female gender	26	74	143

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	9	91	178
2020	Female gender	8	92	178
2019	Male gender	9	91	166
2019	Female gender	15	85	180
2018	Male gender	5	95	138
2018	Female gender	8	92	143

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	14	86	178
2020	Female gender	9	91	178
2019	Male gender	13	87	166
2019	Female gender	16	84	180
2018	Male gender	20	80	138
2018	Female gender	19	81	143

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
2020	Male gender	7	93	178
2020	Female gender	14	86	178
2019	Male gender	10	90	166
2019	Female gender	11	89	180
2018	Male gender	6	94	138
2018	Female gender	7	93	143

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	4	96	178
2020	Female gender	6	94	178
2019	Male gender	4	96	166
2019	Female gender	4	96	180
2018	Male gender	5	95	138
2018	Female gender	6	94	143

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
2020	Male gender	9	91	178
2020	Female gender	14	86	178
2019	Male gender	16	84	166
2019	Female gender	12	88	180
2018	Male gender	17	83	138
2018	Female gender	14	86	143

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	10	90	178
2020	Female gender	16	84	178
2019	Male gender	11	89	166
2019	Female gender	16	84	180
2018	Male gender	13	87	138
2018	Female gender	14	86	143

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	31	69	178
2020	Female gender	20	80	178
2019	Male gender	27	73	166
2019	Female gender	20	80	180
2018	Male gender	23	77	138
2018	Female gender	18	82	143

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
2020	Male gender	12	88	171
2020	Female gender	11	89	168
2019	Male gender	11	89	159
2019	Female gender	9	91	174
2018	Male gender	10	90	131
2018	Female gender	10	90	134

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	15	85	171
2020	Female gender	15	85	168
2019	Male gender	18	82	159
2019	Female gender	16	84	174
2018	Male gender	15	85	131
2018	Female gender	19	81	134

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	10	90	171
2020	Female gender	13	87	168
2019	Male gender	10	90	159
2019	Female gender	12	88	174
2018	Male gender	10	90	131
2018	Female gender	9	91	134

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
2020	Male gender	8	92	171
2020	Female gender	6	94	168
2019	Male gender	8	92	159
2019	Female gender	5	95	174
2018	Male gender	6	94	131
2018	Female gender	10	90	134

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
2020	Male gender	13	87	171
2020	Female gender	15	85	168
2019	Male gender	9	91	159
2019	Female gender	16	84	174
2018	Male gender	9	91	131
2018	Female gender	14	86	134

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
2020	Male gender	8	92	171
2020	Female gender	12	88	168
2019	Male gender	6	94	159
2019	Female gender	7	93	174
2018	Male gender	6	94	131
2018	Female gender	10	90	134

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	16	84	171
2020	Female gender	13	87	168
2019	Male gender	18	82	159
2019	Female gender	24	76	174
2018	Male gender	20	80	131
2018	Female gender	19	81	134

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
2020	Male gender	16	84	171
2020	Female gender	8	92	168
2019	Male gender	22	78	159
2019	Female gender	11	89	174
2018	Male gender	14	86	131
2018	Female gender	6	94	134

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
2020	Male gender	17	83	171
2020	Female gender	16	84	168
2019	Male gender	17	83	159
2019	Female gender	14	86	174
2018	Male gender	13	87	131
2018	Female gender	10	90	134

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment 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
2020	Male gender	29	71	171
2020	Female gender	25	75	168
2019	Male gender	38	62	159
2019	Female gender	34	66	174
2018	Male gender	32	68	131
2018	Female gender	25	75	134

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	10	90	171
2020	Female gender	8	92	168
2019	Male gender	12	88	159
2019	Female gender	12	88	174
2018	Male gender	12	88	131
2018	Female gender	9	91	134

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	44	56	171
2020	Female gender	45	55	168
2019	Male gender	54	46	159
2019	Female gender	47	53	174
2018	Male gender	50	50	131
2018	Female gender	48	52	134

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	53	47	171
2020	Female gender	48	52	168
2019	Male gender	51	49	159
2019	Female gender	54	46	174
2018	Male gender	58	42	131
2018	Female gender	57	43	134

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
2019	Male gender	7	93	159
2019	Female gender	4	96	174

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	7	93	171
2020	Female gender	21	79	168
2019	Male gender	12	88	159
2019	Female gender	17	83	174
2018	Male gender	14	86	131
2018	Female gender	11	89	134

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	Male gender	24	17	17	3	2	29	8	64	9	2391
2020	Female gender	22	14	16	4	4	30	10	60	13	1588
2020	Gender diverse	5	16	33	0	5	36	5	35	9	20
2019	Male gender	22	15	20	3	3	28	9	59	9	2347
2019	Female gender	19	15	20	6	5	25	10	52	17	1315
2019	Gender diverse	5	18	9	22	0	22	25	42	41	21
2018	Male gender	18	15	24	3	3	30	7	52	10	1740
2018	Female gender	18	13	23	6	6	27	7	47	17	945
2018	Gender diverse	14	15	34	8	0	29	0	40	12	19
2017	Male gender	14	15	22	3	4	32	10	51	12	2166
2017	Female gender	14	14	20	5	6	29	11	47	19	1111
2014	Male gender	13	14	23	3	4	33	9	47	13	2765
2014	Female gender	10	13	22	6	6	33	10	40	21	1350

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	Male gender	39	31	15	3	2	9	2	78	6	2389
2020	Female gender	39	27	14	3	3	12	2	76	8	1587
2020	Gender diverse	16	42	10	5	5	21	0	74	13	20
2019	Male gender	37	29	16	3	2	12	1	76	5	2349
2019	Female gender	34	27	18	5	3	12	1	70	10	1312
2019	Gender diverse	14	30	31	9	0	12	4	52	11	21
2018	Male gender	29	30	22	3	2	12	1	68	7	1739
2018	Female gender	29	28	21	5	5	12	1	65	11	949
2018	Gender diverse	29	37	20	5	0	9	0	73	5	19
2017	Male gender	24	27	23	4	3	17	2	63	9	2167
2017	Female gender	23	26	19	6	4	18	3	63	13	1112
2014	Male gender	19	26	24	5	3	22	2	58	10	2767
2014	Female gender	17	21	24	6	5	24	3	51	16	1350

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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	Male gender	5	95	2393
2020	Female gender	7	93	1585
2019	Male gender	4	96	2349
2019	Female gender	8	92	1313
2019	Gender diverse	23	77	21
2018	Male gender	5	95	1736
2018	Female gender	8	92	943

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	31	69	126
2020	Female gender	35	65	115
2019	Male gender	34	66	99
2019	Female gender	32	68	100
2018	Male gender	28	72	83
2018	Female gender	29	71	72

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	69	31	126
2020	Female gender	76	24	115
2019	Male gender	68	32	99
2019	Female gender	80	20	100
2018	Male gender	77	23	83
2018	Female gender	76	24	72

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	Male gender	0	100	99
2019	Female gender	0	100	100

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	10	90	126
2020	Female gender	13	87	115
2019	Male gender	15	85	99
2019	Female gender	10	90	100

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	15	85	126
2020	Female gender	9	91	115
2019	Male gender	15	85	99
2019	Female gender	10	90	100
2018	Male gender	10	90	83
2018	Female gender	9	91	72

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	32	68	126
2020	Female gender	24	76	115
2019	Male gender	24	76	96
2019	Female gender	17	83	100
2018	Male gender	24	76	83
2018	Female gender	13	87	72

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	25	75	126
2020	Female gender	19	81	115
2019	Male gender	24	76	96
2019	Female gender	14	86	100
2018	Male gender	29	71	83
2018	Female gender	16	84	72

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	19	81	126
2020	Female gender	13	87	115
2019	Male gender	16	84	96
2019	Female gender	11	89	100
2018	Male gender	12	88	83
2018	Female gender	10	90	72

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	30	70	126
2020	Female gender	23	77	115
2019	Male gender	24	76	96
2019	Female gender	30	70	100
2018	Male gender	29	71	83
2018	Female gender	16	84	72

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	16	84	126
2020	Female gender	42	58	115
2019	Male gender	19	81	96
2019	Female gender	48	52	100
2018	Male gender	19	81	83
2018	Female gender	31	69	72

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Male gender	11	89	96
2019	Female gender	0	100	100
2018	Male gender	5	95	83
2018	Female gender	0	100	72

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Male gender	0	100	83
2018	Female gender	0	100	72

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	6	94	126
2020	Female gender	7	93	115
2019	Male gender	7	93	96
2019	Female gender	6	94	100

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	7	93	126
2020	Female gender	15	85	115
2019	Male gender	7	93	96
2019	Female gender	13	87	100
2018	Male gender	8	92	83
2018	Female gender	11	89	72

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	Male gender	0	100	96
2019	Female gender	0	100	100

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	18	82	126
2020	Female gender	15	85	115
2019	Male gender	21	79	96
2019	Female gender	18	82	100
2018	Male gender	17	83	83
2018	Female gender	22	78	72

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Male gender	0	100	83
2018	Female gender	0	100	72

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	26	74	126
2020	Female gender	21	79	115
2019	Male gender	22	78	96
2019	Female gender	24	76	100
2018	Male gender	24	76	83
2018	Female gender	28	72	72

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	25	75	126
2020	Female gender	31	69	115
2019	Male gender	29	71	95
2019	Female gender	39	61	99
2018	Male gender	32	68	83
2018	Female gender	29	71	71

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	11	89	126
2020	Female gender	12	88	115
2019	Male gender	14	86	95
2019	Female gender	23	77	99
2018	Male gender	22	78	83
2018	Female gender	9	91	71

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	7	93	126
2020	Female gender	6	94	115
2019	Male gender	6	94	95
2019	Female gender	10	90	99

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
2020	Male gender	12	88	126
2020	Female gender	7	93	115
2019	Male gender	12	88	95
2019	Female gender	13	87	99
2018	Male gender	18	82	83
2018	Female gender	15	85	71

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	6	94	126
2020	Female gender	9	91	115

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	7	93	126
2020	Female gender	5	95	115
2019	Male gender	6	94	95
2019	Female gender	14	86	99

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	9	91	126
2020	Female gender	10	90	115

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	56	44	126
2020	Female gender	52	48	115
2019	Male gender	56	44	95
2019	Female gender	41	59	99
2018	Male gender	43	57	83
2018	Female gender	48	52	71

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Male gender	16	84	79
2018	Female gender	12	88	68

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
2018	Male gender	7	93	79
2018	Female gender	14	86	68

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Male gender	16	84	79
2018	Female gender	15	85	68

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
2018	Male gender	14	86	79
2018	Female gender	11	89	68

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
2018	Male gender	29	71	79
2018	Female gender	24	76	68

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
2018	Male gender	49	51	79
2018	Female gender	46	54	68

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Male gender	63	37	79
2018	Female gender	58	42	68

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
2018	Male gender	9	91	79
2018	Female gender	0	100	68

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
2018	Male gender	14	86	79
2018	Female gender	18	82	68

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	Male gender	24	16	18	2	2	31	7	65	6	2387
2020	Female gender	23	14	17	2	2	33	9	64	7	1585
2020	Gender diverse	10	24	19	0	0	41	5	64	0	20
2019	Male gender	22	14	21	1	2	31	8	60	5	2343
2019	Female gender	21	14	21	4	3	29	8	57	10	1316
2019	Gender diverse	5	5	27	21	0	30	13	16	36	21
2018	Male gender	18	15	24	2	2	32	6	53	7	1739
2018	Female gender	17	14	27	3	3	29	7	49	9	945
2018	Gender diverse	14	20	34	0	0	23	9	50	0	19
2017	Male gender	14	16	22	2	2	35	8	53	8	2165
2017	Female gender	14	14	21	2	3	36	9	52	8	1108
2014	Male gender	13	14	23	2	2	38	8	49	8	2766
2014	Female gender	10	13	23	3	3	38	10	44	12	1351

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	Male gender	40	31	15	2	2	9	2	79	5	2388
2020	Female gender	40	27	14	2	2	13	2	79	5	1585
2020	Gender diverse	10	53	5	5	5	21	0	80	13	20
2019	Male gender	38	26	17	2	2	14	1	75	4	2344
2019	Female gender	34	27	18	4	2	13	3	72	7	1312
2019	Gender diverse	19	22	38	9	5	3	4	43	15	21
2018	Male gender	29	29	22	3	2	14	2	69	6	1740
2018	Female gender	28	28	22	3	3	14	1	67	7	944
2018	Gender diverse	28	25	34	0	0	13	0	61	0	19
2017	Male gender	24	28	21	3	2	20	2	67	6	2166
2017	Female gender	25	25	19	4	2	22	3	67	8	1108
2014	Male gender	21	25	23	2	2	25	2	62	7	2766
2014	Female gender	18	22	22	4	3	28	3	59	9	1349

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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	Male gender	3	3	45	20	17	13	0	6	43	40
2020	Female gender	0	10	25	19	24	22	0	13	55	28

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	36	24	16	12	11	1	61	22	2393
2020	Female gender	44	18	15	10	10	3	64	20	1586
2020	Gender diverse	45	20	26	0	9	0	65	9	20

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	31	29	20	11	8	1	61	19	2385
2020	Female gender	35	27	19	10	8	1	63	18	1583
2020	Gender diverse	10	50	15	14	10	0	60	25	20
2019	Male gender	25	25	22	13	14	1	51	27	2347
2019	Female gender	25	25	21	11	15	2	51	27	1311
2019	Gender diverse	21	9	9	33	27	0	31	60	21
2018	Male gender	21	24	24	14	17	1	46	30	1742
2018	Female gender	20	23	25	12	16	3	45	29	947
2018	Gender diverse	15	25	17	15	28	0	39	43	19
2017	Male gender	21	26	21	14	17	1	48	31	2164
2017	Female gender	18	24	21	17	16	3	44	35	1109

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	21	26	27	15	10	0	0	48	25	2393
2020	Female gender	24	25	25	15	11	0	0	49	26	1585
2020	Gender diverse	19	19	40	10	10	0	0	39	21	20
2019	Male gender	22	29	25	14	8	0	1	52	23	2342
2019	Female gender	26	26	24	12	11	0	1	52	23	1312
2019	Gender diverse	16	31	23	26	4	0	0	47	30	21
2018	Male gender	18	28	29	15	9	0	0	47	24	1734
2018	Female gender	18	25	27	16	13	1	1	44	29	946
2018	Gender diverse	14	38	25	5	13	5	0	55	19	19
2017	Male gender	20	28	26	16	10	0	0	48	26	2165
2017	Female gender	19	25	25	16	13	0	1	45	29	1108

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	25	30	22	13	9	0	1	56	22	2382
2020	Female gender	29	28	20	14	8	0	1	57	22	1587
2020	Gender diverse	29	30	20	10	10	0	0	59	21	20
2019	Male gender	25	31	20	13	8	1	1	57	22	2331
2019	Female gender	29	27	21	14	8	0	1	56	22	1306
2019	Gender diverse	28	23	30	9	8	0	0	52	18	21
2018	Male gender	21	29	25	15	9	1	1	50	24	1738
2018	Female gender	18	30	24	16	11	1	1	49	27	941
2018	Gender diverse	19	25	25	14	13	5	0	46	28	19
2017	Male gender	21	27	23	16	10	1	1	50	27	2156
2017	Female gender	20	27	25	15	11	0	2	47	27	1107

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	Male gender	22	26	23	15	12	1	1	48	28	2383
2020	Female gender	28	25	19	13	13	1	1	54	27	1582
2020	Gender diverse	21	33	20	10	16	0	0	54	26	20
2019	Male gender	20	25	22	17	14	1	1	47	31	2329
2019	Female gender	25	23	21	16	14	1	1	49	30	1314
2019	Gender diverse	8	27	31	25	9	0	0	35	34	21
2018	Male gender	16	24	25	19	14	1	1	41	33	1738
2018	Female gender	17	23	20	20	17	1	2	42	38	946
2018	Gender diverse	19	10	25	13	28	5	0	30	44	19
2017	Male gender	17	23	24	20	16	1	1	40	36	2164
2017	Female gender	16	21	22	17	19	1	3	39	37	1107

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	Male gender	44	27	15	7	4	0	2	74	11	2384
2020	Female gender	45	23	12	9	6	0	4	71	16	1580
2020	Gender diverse	54	15	10	5	10	0	5	72	17	20
2019	Male gender	49	27	12	5	3	0	4	79	9	2341
2019	Female gender	50	22	12	6	4	0	6	77	11	1309
2019	Gender diverse	51	23	18	0	8	0	0	74	8	21
2018	Male gender	43	27	15	6	3	1	4	74	10	1736
2018	Female gender	39	26	14	8	6	0	8	71	14	942
2018	Gender diverse	33	29	24	5	4	5	0	65	9	19
2017	Male gender	41	28	14	6	4	1	6	73	11	2162
2017	Female gender	39	23	12	9	6	1	10	69	17	1107

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	Male gender	32	30	21	9	6	0	1	63	16	2393
2020	Female gender	33	27	18	12	9	0	0	61	22	1582
2020	Gender diverse	21	34	0	34	10	0	0	55	45	20
2019	Male gender	39	30	18	7	5	0	1	70	12	2344
2019	Female gender	39	27	16	9	8	0	1	67	16	1309
2019	Gender diverse	22	40	16	5	13	0	5	65	18	21
2018	Male gender	36	28	19	10	6	1	1	65	16	1734
2018	Female gender	34	26	18	10	10	1	1	61	21	947
2018	Gender diverse	19	33	33	5	0	10	0	58	5	19
2017	Male gender	33	30	20	10	5	1	1	64	15	2161
2017	Female gender	32	27	21	11	7	0	1	60	18	1108

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	34	27	18	8	6	6	65	15	2393
2020	Female gender	34	22	18	10	8	8	61	20	1582
2020	Gender diverse	51	15	4	15	5	10	73	22	20

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	32	37	19	7	4	1	1	70	11	2387
2020	Female gender	40	31	16	6	4	1	2	73	10	1586
2020	Gender diverse	25	46	14	4	10	0	0	71	15	20
2019	Male gender	29	35	20	9	5	1	1	65	14	2341
2019	Female gender	32	34	18	8	5	1	1	68	14	1308
2019	Gender diverse	25	27	19	25	5	0	0	52	30	21
2018	Male gender	23	33	25	11	6	1	1	57	17	1736
2018	Female gender	25	32	23	11	6	1	2	59	17	945
2018	Gender diverse	27	17	17	34	6	0	0	44	40	17
2017	Male gender	23	31	24	13	8	1	1	55	21	2156
2017	Female gender	29	29	22	12	5	1	2	60	17	1106

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	Male gender	24	32	24	12	7	1	0	56	19	2390
2020	Female gender	30	31	21	12	5	0	1	62	17	1580
2020	Gender diverse	30	34	21	10	5	0	0	64	15	20
2019	Male gender	20	32	24	14	9	1	1	52	23	2339
2019	Female gender	24	29	24	13	8	1	1	54	22	1309
2019	Gender diverse	17	30	18	22	13	0	0	47	36	21
2018	Male gender	16	29	26	16	11	1	1	46	28	1732
2018	Female gender	16	28	27	17	10	1	1	46	27	943
2018	Gender diverse	20	15	35	5	25	0	0	35	30	18
2017	Male gender	15	28	24	20	12	1	1	44	32	2162
2017	Female gender	20	27	24	17	9	1	2	49	27	1105

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	31	32	20	11	6	0	1	63	17	2382
2020	Female gender	33	32	17	11	6	0	1	66	16	1585
2020	Gender diverse	29	26	19	15	10	0	0	55	25	20
2019	Male gender	25	31	23	12	8	0	1	56	21	2332
2019	Female gender	28	26	23	12	9	1	1	55	21	1307
2019	Gender diverse	11	31	31	14	12	0	0	43	26	21
2018	Male gender	19	27	27	16	10	1	1	47	26	1728
2018	Female gender	20	28	24	17	10	0	1	49	27	941
2018	Gender diverse	15	26	19	20	15	5	0	43	37	18
2017	Male gender	19	27	23	18	12	1	1	47	30	2162
2017	Female gender	21	30	22	15	10	1	1	52	26	1105

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	46	29	13	7	4	0	1	75	11	2384
2020	Female gender	52	25	11	6	4	0	1	79	10	1578
2020	Gender diverse	50	31	15	4	0	0	0	81	4	20
2019	Male gender	45	29	13	7	5	1	1	75	12	2337
2019	Female gender	48	24	13	7	6	1	2	74	13	1305
2019	Gender diverse	30	35	17	5	13	0	0	65	18	21

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	35	32	20	8	4	1	68	13	2389
2020	Female gender	39	30	18	8	4	1	69	13	1584
2020	Gender diverse	25	16	21	33	5	0	41	38	20

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	Male gender	31	31	21	11	5	0	0	63	16	2390
2020	Female gender	35	30	19	10	5	0	1	66	15	1582
2020	Gender diverse	21	24	34	16	5	0	0	45	21	20
2019	Male gender	31	32	21	9	5	1	1	64	15	2330
2019	Female gender	36	30	18	9	5	1	1	67	14	1306
2019	Gender diverse	25	26	18	14	16	0	0	52	30	21
2018	Male gender	26	30	24	12	7	1	1	57	19	1727
2018	Female gender	27	32	22	12	5	1	1	60	17	938
2018	Gender diverse	5	40	26	10	19	0	0	45	30	18
2017	Male gender	25	33	21	11	7	1	1	59	19	2157
2017	Female gender	30	30	20	11	6	1	2	62	17	1104

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	56	25	10	4	2	0	2	84	6	2371
2020	Female gender	58	21	11	4	3	1	2	82	7	1578
2020	Gender diverse	61	15	15	9	0	0	0	76	9	20
2019	Male gender	59	22	11	3	3	0	2	83	6	2338
2019	Female gender	63	18	9	4	3	0	2	84	7	1304
2019	Gender diverse	33	34	10	14	9	0	0	67	23	19
2018	Male gender	56	22	11	6	4	0	1	79	10	1724
2018	Female gender	56	21	12	4	3	0	3	80	8	936
2018	Gender diverse	50	19	15	5	10	0	0	70	15	18
2017	Male gender	57	23	11	5	3	0	1	82	7	2164
2017	Female gender	59	20	10	4	3	0	2	82	7	1109

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	48	31	14	4	3	80	7	2370
2020	Female gender	48	30	13	5	3	79	8	1583
2020	Gender diverse	26	40	25	4	5	66	9	20

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	Male gender	70	17	6	2	1	0	4	90	3	2376
2020	Female gender	69	14	7	2	1	0	6	89	4	1577
2020	Gender diverse	51	21	17	5	0	0	5	76	6	20
2019	Male gender	71	14	6	2	2	1	5	90	4	2332
2019	Female gender	72	11	5	2	2	1	7	90	4	1302
2019	Gender diverse	59	27	0	9	0	0	5	90	10	21
2018	Male gender	67	15	8	3	3	1	3	86	6	1727
2018	Female gender	62	17	7	4	3	1	6	85	7	940
2018	Gender diverse	65	10	15	10	0	0	0	75	10	18

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	Male gender	80	9	4	2	2	1	3	92	4	2368
2020	Female gender	78	8	4	3	2	1	3	90	6	1582
2020	Gender diverse	59	16	25	0	0	0	0	75	0	20
2019	Male gender	79	8	4	2	3	1	3	91	5	2343
2019	Female gender	70	12	6	3	4	1	4	86	8	1309
2019	Gender diverse	56	16	19	9	0	0	0	72	9	21
2018	Male gender	76	10	4	2	2	1	4	90	5	1732
2018	Female gender	67	13	6	4	4	1	6	86	8	942
2018	Gender diverse	75	5	10	5	5	0	0	80	10	18
2017	Male gender	77	9	4	3	3	1	3	90	5	2165
2017	Female gender	68	11	7	3	4	1	5	85	8	1107

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	Male gender	71	18	5	2	1	0	2	92	3	2364
2020	Female gender	68	18	7	3	2	1	2	89	5	1581
2020	Gender diverse	50	24	16	5	0	0	5	78	6	20
2019	Male gender	67	20	7	2	2	1	1	89	4	2334
2019	Female gender	63	20	8	3	3	0	3	86	6	1301
2019	Gender diverse	49	26	21	0	4	0	0	76	4	21
2018	Male gender	65	22	7	2	1	0	1	89	4	1738
2018	Female gender	59	22	10	3	3	0	3	84	6	947
2018	Gender diverse	72	5	5	19	0	0	0	76	19	19
2017	Male gender	63	23	8	3	1	1	2	88	4	2164
2017	Female gender	60	21	8	4	3	1	4	84	7	1105

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	Male gender	72	15	6	3	3	0	1	88	6	2376
2020	Female gender	69	14	7	4	4	0	2	85	7	1582
2020	Gender diverse	43	10	30	5	5	0	5	57	11	20
2019	Male gender	68	16	6	5	3	0	2	86	8	2340
2019	Female gender	63	16	9	5	5	0	2	81	10	1303
2019	Gender diverse	54	12	16	14	4	0	0	66	18	21
2018	Male gender	62	19	8	4	4	1	1	83	8	1737
2018	Female gender	55	20	10	7	5	0	3	77	12	941
2018	Gender diverse	64	23	0	13	0	0	0	87	13	19
2017	Male gender	65	18	8	4	3	1	2	85	7	2163
2017	Female gender	62	16	8	5	5	1	3	82	10	1111

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	65	12	5	1	1	0	16	92	2	2380
2020	Female gender	64	10	4	1	1	0	20	92	3	1581
2020	Gender diverse	76	5	0	0	0	0	19	100	0	20
2019	Male gender	65	12	4	1	1	0	16	93	2	2328
2019	Female gender	61	10	4	2	1	0	22	91	4	1303
2019	Gender diverse	74	9	0	0	0	0	17	100	0	20
2018	Male gender	58	13	5	2	0	1	21	91	3	1728
2018	Female gender	53	13	4	2	1	0	27	91	3	937
2018	Gender diverse	86	14	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	19
2017	Male gender	60	13	5	2	1	1	19	91	3	2162
2017	Female gender	58	11	4	2	1	1	24	91	4	1110

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	Male gender	67	19	7	2	1	0	3	89	3	2388
2020	Female gender	76	14	4	1	1	1	4	94	2	1588
2020	Gender diverse	70	25	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	20
2019	Male gender	67	18	7	3	1	1	3	88	4	2334
2019	Female gender	73	15	4	2	1	0	6	93	3	1304
2019	Gender diverse	74	8	9	3	5	0	0	83	8	21
2018	Male gender	61	20	9	3	2	1	4	86	5	1729
2018	Female gender	65	17	7	2	1	0	8	89	3	945
2018	Gender diverse	75	20	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	19
2017	Male gender	61	20	9	3	1	1	5	87	4	2149
2017	Female gender	66	15	6	2	1	1	8	90	3	1104

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	Male gender	71	16	6	3	2	0	2	89	5	2393
2020	Female gender	73	13	6	2	3	0	2	88	6	1587
2020	Gender diverse	63	5	10	10	5	0	5	72	17	20
2019	Male gender	73	14	5	2	3	1	2	90	5	2344
2019	Female gender	74	12	4	3	4	0	4	89	7	1310
2019	Gender diverse	50	19	12	19	0	0	0	68	19	21
2018	Male gender	67	17	7	3	3	1	3	87	6	1740
2018	Female gender	66	14	7	4	4	1	4	85	8	945
2018	Gender diverse	56	14	24	5	0	0	0	71	5	19
2017	Male gender	60	19	9	4	3	1	2	82	8	2166
2017	Female gender	64	15	6	5	4	1	4	84	10	1108

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	Male gender	51	27	14	4	2	0	1	80	6	2392
2020	Female gender	47	28	14	5	3	0	2	77	8	1588
2020	Gender diverse	20	40	21	5	14	0	0	60	20	20
2019	Male gender	60	23	10	3	2	0	2	85	5	2347
2019	Female gender	57	23	12	4	2	0	2	82	6	1303
2019	Gender diverse	31	31	24	9	5	0	0	62	14	21
2018	Male gender	54	25	13	4	2	0	2	81	6	1738
2018	Female gender	50	28	11	4	3	0	3	81	7	944
2018	Gender diverse	47	33	15	0	5	0	0	80	5	19
2017	Male gender	55	26	11	4	2	1	2	83	6	2161
2017	Female gender	52	24	14	3	2	0	4	79	6	1108

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	34	39	19	6	2	72	8	2397
2020	Female gender	38	40	16	4	2	78	6	1587
2020	Gender diverse	10	42	37	10	0	52	10	20

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	17	34	34	11	5	0	0	50	16	2393
2020	Female gender	16	36	32	11	4	0	0	52	16	1586
2020	Gender diverse	0	40	28	26	5	0	0	40	31	20
2019	Male gender	18	33	33	12	4	0	0	51	15	2351
2019	Female gender	18	33	33	13	4	0	0	51	16	1314
2019	Gender diverse	5	30	22	44	0	0	0	34	44	21
2018	Male gender	14	32	37	12	5	0	0	46	17	1748
2018	Female gender	12	33	35	14	6	0	1	45	20	945
2018	Gender diverse	14	20	43	18	5	0	0	34	23	19
2017	Male gender	10	28	38	16	6	1	0	38	23	2169
2017	Female gender	12	27	39	14	7	0	0	39	21	1110

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	9	18	37	24	11	0	35	27	2391
2020	Female gender	11	20	37	22	10	0	33	31	1584
2020	Gender diverse	16	24	30	30	0	0	30	40	20
2019	Male gender	8	17	36	26	12	0	39	25	2335
2019	Female gender	12	15	38	22	13	0	34	27	1302
2019	Gender diverse	16	27	30	14	12	0	26	44	21
2018	Male gender	7	19	38	23	12	0	35	26	1730
2018	Female gender	11	20	36	23	10	0	33	31	934
2018	Gender diverse	5	29	50	10	5	0	16	35	18
2017	Male gender	8	21	37	22	10	0	33	29	2164
2017	Female gender	11	21	37	21	9	1	30	33	1106

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	43	39	11	3	1	2	0	84	5	2386
2020	Female gender	55	32	7	3	1	2	0	89	4	1585
2020	Gender diverse	16	54	25	5	0	0	0	70	5	20
2019	Male gender	31	38	18	5	2	5	0	73	8	2348
2019	Female gender	36	39	15	4	2	4	0	78	7	1307
2019	Gender diverse	9	47	5	31	5	3	0	58	37	21
2018	Male gender	22	35	24	7	4	7	0	62	12	1739
2018	Female gender	31	38	16	7	3	4	0	72	11	946
2018	Gender diverse	10	32	39	19	0	0	0	42	19	19
2017	Male gender	11	31	26	12	7	11	0	47	23	2165
2017	Female gender	15	35	22	11	8	9	1	55	21	1110

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	39	34	14	6	3	3	75	10	2388
2020	Female gender	48	30	11	5	2	3	81	8	1581
2020	Gender diverse	16	34	36	9	0	5	53	10	20

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	Male gender	43	28	12	9	6	2	1	73	15	2388
2020	Female gender	48	25	9	9	8	1	1	74	17	1584
2020	Gender diverse	33	16	16	15	10	10	0	54	28	20

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	Male gender	51	27	12	3	2	4	1	82	5	2380
2020	Female gender	59	22	9	4	3	2	1	84	8	1582
2020	Gender diverse	43	16	5	15	0	16	5	75	19	20

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	36	35	16	7	4	1	0	73	11	2390
2020	Female gender	46	30	12	6	4	1	0	78	11	1587
2020	Gender diverse	25	29	26	10	10	0	0	54	20	20
2019	Male gender	26	37	20	9	5	3	0	65	15	2342
2019	Female gender	29	36	17	11	5	2	0	66	17	1311
2019	Gender diverse	9	16	24	38	9	3	0	26	49	21
2018	Male gender	20	34	22	13	6	4	0	57	20	1737
2018	Female gender	25	34	18	13	7	3	0	61	21	951
2018	Gender diverse	19	24	34	18	5	0	0	43	23	19
2017	Male gender	13	33	23	16	11	4	0	48	28	2167
2017	Female gender	15	35	19	15	10	5	1	53	27	1110

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	41	41	11	5	2	1	83	6	2396
2020	Female gender	53	34	8	3	1	1	88	4	1585
2020	Gender diverse	30	30	26	4	4	5	64	9	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	40	37	13	5	2	1	79	8	2385
2020	Female gender	51	33	10	3	1	2	86	4	1576
2020	Gender diverse	40	15	10	15	9	10	62	27	20

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	Male gender	34	36	20	5	2	1	2	73	7	2374
2020	Female gender	42	30	18	4	1	2	3	76	6	1582
2020	Gender diverse	26	34	20	10	9	0	0	60	19	20

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	Male gender	45	33	14	3	1	2	1	81	5	2383
2020	Female gender	54	27	12	2	2	2	2	84	4	1584
2020	Gender diverse	40	25	25	0	4	5	0	69	4	20

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	69	19	6	1	3	2	93	1	2394
2020	Female gender	77	15	4	0	2	1	95	1	1587
2020	Gender diverse	67	14	14	0	5	0	85	0	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	50	34	9	3	1	2	86	4	2388
2020	Female gender	65	25	5	3	1	2	91	4	1583
2020	Gender diverse	30	46	13	10	0	0	76	10	20

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	53	29	9	5	3	1	82	9	2383
2020	Female gender	57	25	7	6	4	1	83	10	1584
2020	Gender diverse	25	40	21	10	0	5	68	10	20

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	Male gender	54	30	10	3	2	1	1	86	5	2388
2020	Female gender	66	22	7	2	1	1	1	90	3	1581
2020	Gender diverse	39	38	16	4	4	0	0	76	8	19

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	Male gender	29	44	16	8	2	1	0	74	10	758
2020	Female gender	34	45	11	8	2	0	1	79	10	465
2019	Male gender	25	39	18	10	3	3	3	68	13	696
2019	Female gender	27	42	13	11	2	2	4	73	13	355

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	Male gender	98	2	761
2020	Female gender	98	2	465

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	Male gender	31	33	17	12	6	1	0	64	19	745
2020	Female gender	32	32	17	12	5	0	0	65	18	453

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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	Male gender	10	90	2385
2020	Female gender	9	91	1577
2020	Gender diverse	4	96	20

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	Male gender	12	88	2382
2020	Female gender	15	85	1585
2020	Gender diverse	15	85	20
2019	Male gender	12	88	2343
2019	Female gender	18	82	1312
2019	Gender diverse	28	72	21
2017	Male gender	13	87	2165
2017	Female gender	21	79	1109
2014	Male gender	11	89	2759
2014	Female gender	19	81	1350

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	Male gender	37	63	286
2020	Female gender	46	54	235

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	73	27	287
2020	Female gender	83	17	234
2019	Male gender	79	21	280
2019	Female gender	89	11	236
2017	Male gender	68	32	272
2017	Female gender	78	22	234
2014	Male gender	70	30	295
2014	Female gender	87	13	252

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	50	33	10	5	2	0	0	83	7	209
2020	Female gender	60	28	5	4	2	1	0	89	6	195
2019	Male gender	53	32	6	4	5	0	0	85	10	220
2019	Female gender	57	26	5	9	2	1	0	84	11	204
2017	Male gender	37	38	9	8	5	1	2	77	13	186
2017	Female gender	50	30	5	10	3	1	1	81	13	183
2014	Male gender	53	33	3	6	4	0	0	86	11	206
2014	Female gender	54	31	6	6	2	0	0	86	8	219

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	Male gender	54	29	8	3	1	3	3	87	4	2391
2020	Female gender	59	24	7	4	2	1	3	87	6	1590
2020	Gender diverse	51	24	5	10	10	0	0	75	20	20

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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	Male gender	28	52	18	2	65	35	2401
2020	Female gender	33	50	15	1	60	40	1589
2020	Gender diverse	51	37	12	0	42	58	20

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	Male gender	43	57	685
2020	Female gender	42	58	528
2020	Gender diverse	59	41	10

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	Male gender	13	23	18	18	25	1	4	37	45	683
2020	Female gender	17	22	18	20	15	1	6	42	38	526
2020	Gender diverse	10	29	10	10	41	0	0	39	51	10

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	Male gender	9	18	17	20	35	0	1	28	55	684
2020	Female gender	9	20	15	25	28	0	2	30	55	527
2020	Gender diverse	10	19	0	20	41	10	0	32	68	10

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	Male gender	42	18	15	8	8	2	6	66	18	2397
2020	Female gender	41	19	13	8	8	1	9	67	18	1588
2020	Gender diverse	26	24	14	19	5	10	0	56	28	20
2019	Male gender	37	19	15	9	12	1	5	61	23	2304
2019	Female gender	38	18	14	11	12	1	7	61	24	1295
2019	Gender diverse	29	22	9	13	23	0	3	53	38	21
2018	Male gender	37	17	16	11	13	1	5	58	25	1738
2018	Female gender	36	17	14	13	13	1	7	57	28	949
2018	Gender diverse	15	19	19	33	9	5	0	36	44	19

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Shared Services Canada by Question 115. What is your gender?

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

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

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

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