2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Prosecution Service of Canada by Question 83. Are you a supervisor?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	28	56	1	13	2	0	0	84	15	125
2020	Non-supervisor	27	45	4	19	5	0	0	72	24	511

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	Supervisor	76	19	2	0	1	1	1	97	1	125
2020	Non-supervisor	79	14	3	1	1	1	1	95	2	508
2017	Supervisor	77	18	2	2	0	1	0	96	2	105
2017	Non-supervisor	75	16	3	2	1	1	1	94	3	575
2014	Supervisor	78	17	2	1	1	1	0	96	2	105
2014	Non-supervisor	74	17	3	3	1	0	1	92	5	577

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	Supervisor	29	49	9	11	2	0	78	13	125
2020	Non-supervisor	30	36	9	17	7	0	66	24	513
2019	Supervisor	57	32	3	3	4	1	90	7	104
2019	Non-supervisor	37	38	6	13	6	0	76	18	475
2017	Supervisor	50	29	8	6	8	0	79	13	106
2017	Non-supervisor	38	35	6	14	7	0	73	21	575
2014	Supervisor	53	28	4	9	5	0	82	14	105
2014	Non-supervisor	41	38	5	9	7	0	79	16	577

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	Supervisor	35	47	6	9	3	1	82	12	125
2020	Non-supervisor	28	41	10	14	7	0	70	20	511
2019	Supervisor	39	38	6	14	3	0	77	17	104
2019	Non-supervisor	21	41	10	18	10	0	62	28	474
2018	Supervisor	33	41	10	12	4	1	74	16	114
2018	Non-supervisor	22	45	8	16	9	1	67	25	543
2017	Supervisor	50	33	4	11	2	1	83	13	106
2017	Non-supervisor	22	40	11	16	10	0	63	27	574
2014	Supervisor	38	29	9	17	7	0	67	24	105
2014	Non-supervisor	24	40	11	16	9	0	64	25	577

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	45	41	5	6	2	0	87	8	125
2020	Non-supervisor	37	35	11	12	5	0	72	17	508
2019	Supervisor	58	31	8	3	0	0	89	3	105
2019	Non-supervisor	37	36	10	12	4	0	74	16	475
2017	Supervisor	59	36	2	2	1	0	96	2	106
2017	Non-supervisor	42	36	8	8	5	1	79	13	573
2014	Supervisor	61	24	7	6	2	0	84	9	105
2014	Non-supervisor	46	37	6	8	3	0	83	11	576

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	Supervisor	39	42	7	8	5	0	0	80	13	125
2020	Non-supervisor	35	33	10	12	9	1	0	69	22	511
2019	Supervisor	45	33	5	13	4	1	0	78	17	105
2019	Non-supervisor	33	31	12	12	11	0	0	64	24	475
2018	Supervisor	41	42	7	6	5	0	0	82	11	114
2018	Non-supervisor	37	33	7	11	11	1	0	70	22	538
2017	Supervisor	42	31	9	11	5	0	2	75	16	106
2017	Non-supervisor	32	31	12	12	11	0	1	64	24	574
2014	Supervisor	38	33	12	11	7	0	0	70	18	105
2014	Non-supervisor	38	29	11	13	8	0	0	68	21	577

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	Supervisor	46	39	9	4	1	85	5	125
2020	Non-supervisor	38	41	9	8	4	80	11	509
2019	Supervisor	51	39	6	4	1	89	5	105
2019	Non-supervisor	40	37	10	8	4	77	13	477
2018	Supervisor	48	42	6	4	0	90	4	113
2018	Non-supervisor	36	40	10	8	5	77	13	543
2017	Supervisor	52	39	6	2	1	91	3	106
2017	Non-supervisor	38	43	9	7	3	81	10	575
2014	Supervisor	50	36	7	4	2	87	6	105
2014	Non-supervisor	41	40	9	7	3	81	10	577

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	Supervisor	35	41	8	10	4	0	1	77	15	125
2020	Non-supervisor	27	36	13	14	9	0	0	63	24	513
2019	Supervisor	45	31	7	11	5	1	1	77	16	105
2019	Non-supervisor	25	34	12	15	13	0	0	59	29	477
2018	Supervisor	30	39	17	10	3	0	1	70	13	114
2018	Non-supervisor	23	33	14	14	15	1	0	57	30	540
2017	Supervisor	40	30	14	5	9	0	2	71	14	106
2017	Non-supervisor	22	33	15	14	14	0	0	56	29	575
2014	Supervisor	25	40	17	8	11	0	0	65	19	105
2014	Non-supervisor	22	36	14	14	14	0	0	58	28	577

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	43	40	10	5	2	0	1	83	7	125
2020	Non-supervisor	31	46	8	11	3	0	0	77	15	510
2019	Supervisor	43	37	10	6	3	0	1	81	9	104
2019	Non-supervisor	32	41	11	10	5	0	0	73	16	474
2018	Supervisor	39	43	8	8	3	0	1	82	10	114
2018	Non-supervisor	31	41	11	10	7	0	0	72	17	540
2017	Supervisor	41	37	8	7	4	0	2	80	12	106
2017	Non-supervisor	32	40	12	10	5	1	0	72	15	573

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	Supervisor	65	28	2	5	0	0	93	5	124
2020	Non-supervisor	46	39	7	5	2	0	86	7	510
2019	Supervisor	58	33	6	3	0	0	91	3	105
2019	Non-supervisor	45	38	8	4	4	0	83	8	475
2018	Supervisor	66	29	4	0	1	0	95	1	113
2018	Non-supervisor	44	36	11	5	3	1	81	8	542
2017	Supervisor	62	32	2	3	1	0	94	4	106
2017	Non-supervisor	44	36	11	5	3	1	80	9	573
2014	Supervisor	56	40	2	0	2	0	96	2	105
2014	Non-supervisor	40	38	11	6	3	1	79	10	577

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	43	36	9	10	2	0	79	12	124
2020	Non-supervisor	31	36	13	9	10	0	67	20	511
2019	Supervisor	51	29	9	4	8	0	79	12	105
2019	Non-supervisor	32	33	10	13	13	0	64	26	476
2018	Supervisor	45	33	11	8	2	1	79	10	114
2018	Non-supervisor	28	34	12	13	12	0	62	26	542
2017	Supervisor	46	35	6	8	5	0	81	13	106
2017	Non-supervisor	26	37	13	11	13	0	63	24	574

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	Supervisor	62	32	4	1	0	95	1	123
2020	Non-supervisor	54	32	9	4	1	86	5	511
2019	Supervisor	69	27	3	1	0	96	1	105
2019	Non-supervisor	56	33	8	2	2	88	4	471
2018	Supervisor	62	32	5	1	0	94	1	112
2018	Non-supervisor	54	35	8	3	1	89	3	540
2017	Supervisor	68	30	1	0	1	98	1	105
2017	Non-supervisor	56	33	7	3	1	89	4	572
2014	Supervisor	78	19	2	0	1	97	1	105
2014	Non-supervisor	69	24	5	1	1	93	2	577

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	Supervisor	53	37	3	5	1	1	1	91	6	124
2020	Non-supervisor	30	37	13	10	10	0	0	67	20	511
2019	Supervisor	61	23	9	4	3	0	0	84	7	105
2019	Non-supervisor	27	36	10	18	10	0	0	63	27	476
2018	Supervisor	47	44	5	3	1	0	0	91	4	114
2018	Non-supervisor	24	38	13	14	11	0	0	62	25	540
2017	Supervisor	55	29	4	9	3	0	0	84	12	106
2017	Non-supervisor	25	40	14	12	10	0	0	65	21	570
2014	Supervisor	37	38	7	10	8	0	0	75	18	105
2014	Non-supervisor	19	41	12	15	13	0	0	60	28	576

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	50	34	7	8	0	1	1	85	8	125
2020	Non-supervisor	31	34	18	9	7	0	0	66	16	512
2019	Supervisor	54	30	11	4	1	0	0	84	5	104
2019	Non-supervisor	28	32	18	12	10	0	0	60	22	477
2018	Supervisor	46	38	9	4	1	0	1	85	5	113
2018	Non-supervisor	27	32	19	13	9	0	0	59	22	539
2017	Supervisor	48	28	11	9	4	0	0	76	13	106
2017	Non-supervisor	28	33	19	10	9	1	0	62	19	572
2014	Supervisor	42	36	10	5	6	0	0	79	11	105
2014	Non-supervisor	27	37	13	14	10	0	0	63	23	574

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	34	44	6	12	3	78	16	123
2020	Non-supervisor	26	40	12	15	7	66	22	507
2019	Supervisor	38	43	4	10	5	81	15	103
2019	Non-supervisor	22	40	12	17	9	62	26	470
2018	Supervisor	37	40	9	12	3	76	15	114
2018	Non-supervisor	24	34	15	13	14	58	27	542
2017	Supervisor	42	37	6	10	5	79	15	106
2017	Non-supervisor	25	39	13	12	11	64	23	571
2014	Supervisor	42	31	8	12	7	73	19	105
2014	Non-supervisor	26	40	13	12	10	66	22	576

Question 16. Overall, I like 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	Supervisor	46	43	6	3	1	90	4	125
2020	Non-supervisor	43	38	9	8	2	81	10	513
2019	Supervisor	55	36	7	2	0	90	2	104
2019	Non-supervisor	42	37	11	6	3	79	9	477
2018	Supervisor	50	45	5	1	0	95	1	114
2018	Non-supervisor	40	37	12	6	5	77	11	540
2017	Supervisor	55	39	5	2	0	93	2	106
2017	Non-supervisor	42	41	8	5	3	83	8	569
2014	Supervisor	51	40	6	1	2	91	3	105
2014	Non-supervisor	46	36	9	6	3	82	9	577

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	13	24	24	16	23	1	37	39	123
2020	Non-supervisor	21	29	21	15	13	0	51	28	512
2019	Supervisor	14	29	22	18	16	1	44	34	104
2019	Non-supervisor	20	31	22	11	15	0	51	26	471
2018	Supervisor	17	30	22	20	10	0	47	31	114
2018	Non-supervisor	25	30	20	10	15	0	55	25	543
2017	Supervisor	18	32	18	18	14	0	50	32	106
2017	Non-supervisor	22	35	21	12	9	1	58	21	575
2014	Supervisor	20	24	21	20	15	1	44	35	105
2014	Non-supervisor	25	33	18	12	11	0	59	23	577

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	Supervisor	5	17	32	30	16	1	0	46	22	125
2020	Non-supervisor	7	16	34	29	11	1	1	41	24	508
2019	Supervisor	10	15	31	28	15	1	0	44	25	105
2019	Non-supervisor	7	15	31	31	14	1	2	46	22	476
2018	Supervisor	5	20	24	29	19	0	3	49	26	112
2018	Non-supervisor	6	16	29	31	15	1	2	48	23	542
2017	Supervisor	4	15	30	34	14	0	3	49	20	106
2017	Non-supervisor	6	15	26	28	20	2	3	50	22	571
2014	Supervisor	8	22	33	17	18	0	2	36	31	105
2014	Non-supervisor	7	16	31	26	15	1	5	44	24	574

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	Supervisor	2	14	28	30	24	2	1	55	17	125
2020	Non-supervisor	7	10	23	33	23	2	2	58	18	508
2019	Supervisor	7	15	28	28	20	1	0	49	22	104
2019	Non-supervisor	11	17	25	24	20	1	1	45	29	475
2018	Supervisor	4	15	33	23	23	1	1	47	19	112
2018	Non-supervisor	9	19	23	28	17	2	2	47	29	542
2017	Supervisor	4	9	19	27	35	2	4	66	15	106
2017	Non-supervisor	6	12	24	27	23	4	4	54	20	571
2014	Supervisor	12	10	25	26	25	1	1	52	23	104
2014	Non-supervisor	7	13	24	29	21	3	4	53	21	576

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	Supervisor	5	16	27	35	18	0	0	53	20	125
2020	Non-supervisor	7	15	33	27	12	2	3	41	23	509
2019	Supervisor	7	15	29	26	22	0	1	49	22	104
2019	Non-supervisor	10	17	27	27	17	1	1	45	27	476
2018	Supervisor	7	10	27	29	22	0	4	54	18	112
2018	Non-supervisor	10	16	32	23	15	2	3	39	27	541
2017	Supervisor	5	11	25	34	24	0	1	59	17	105
2017	Non-supervisor	8	17	31	23	14	3	4	40	27	573
2014	Supervisor	27	14	24	16	18	0	1	35	41	105
2014	Non-supervisor	13	20	28	21	13	1	5	35	35	574

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	Supervisor	4	12	36	38	11	0	0	49	15	124
2020	Non-supervisor	4	11	37	31	14	1	2	47	15	505
2019	Supervisor	2	9	38	32	18	0	0	50	11	105
2019	Non-supervisor	5	11	35	32	15	0	2	47	17	471
2018	Supervisor	0	4	33	39	19	0	5	61	4	109
2018	Non-supervisor	5	11	31	36	14	1	2	51	17	541
2017	Supervisor	2	9	28	36	23	0	2	60	11	106
2017	Non-supervisor	4	12	28	32	19	1	3	54	17	567
2014	Supervisor	6	14	38	26	15	0	1	42	20	105
2014	Non-supervisor	2	10	28	38	17	0	4	58	13	574

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	Supervisor	24	24	25	17	7	2	0	25	49	125
2020	Non-supervisor	18	22	28	18	11	1	1	29	41	508
2019	Supervisor	28	21	31	12	6	1	1	18	50	105
2019	Non-supervisor	24	25	24	13	12	1	1	25	50	473
2018	Supervisor	26	30	22	15	5	1	2	21	57	111
2018	Non-supervisor	23	23	28	13	10	1	1	23	47	541
2017	Supervisor	17	22	26	20	12	0	3	33	40	106
2017	Non-supervisor	14	21	28	20	11	2	4	33	37	571
2014	Supervisor	27	23	31	11	8	0	1	19	50	105
2014	Non-supervisor	15	23	29	18	11	1	3	30	39	574

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	Supervisor	9	15	27	30	14	3	1	46	25	123
2020	Non-supervisor	10	14	26	27	17	4	2	47	25	510
2019	Supervisor	14	26	31	17	12	0	0	29	40	104
2019	Non-supervisor	22	16	24	18	15	2	4	35	40	474
2018	Supervisor	15	19	30	25	10	0	2	35	34	112
2018	Non-supervisor	16	18	23	22	16	2	2	40	36	541
2017	Supervisor	8	18	22	26	21	2	2	49	28	106
2017	Non-supervisor	10	14	28	24	14	4	6	43	26	571
2014	Supervisor	12	14	20	28	26	0	1	54	26	104
2014	Non-supervisor	9	13	22	30	17	3	6	51	25	572

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	Supervisor	7	20	31	28	13	1	0	42	27	124
2020	Non-supervisor	8	17	36	21	14	2	2	36	26	508
2019	Supervisor	10	17	35	21	16	0	1	37	27	105
2019	Non-supervisor	10	19	33	19	15	2	2	36	30	475
2018	Supervisor	7	18	34	22	15	1	3	39	25	111
2018	Non-supervisor	12	19	31	20	13	2	3	34	33	541
2017	Supervisor	6	14	36	22	19	1	3	42	21	106
2017	Non-supervisor	9	18	36	17	12	4	5	32	29	572
2014	Supervisor	23	22	29	13	13	0	1	25	45	105
2014	Non-supervisor	14	20	31	19	10	1	4	32	35	574

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	Supervisor	8	20	47	16	8	0	0	24	29	125
2020	Non-supervisor	10	25	40	16	7	1	0	24	36	509
2019	Supervisor	14	20	37	17	12	0	0	29	34	104
2019	Non-supervisor	14	26	33	17	9	0	1	26	41	477

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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	Supervisor	39	33	11	10	3	2	2	75	13	125
2020	Non-supervisor	19	25	20	13	12	9	2	49	28	511
2019	Supervisor	36	40	11	6	4	4	0	79	10	105
2019	Non-supervisor	20	23	19	16	16	6	1	46	34	474
2018	Supervisor	27	47	12	6	5	3	0	77	11	114
2018	Non-supervisor	15	26	19	18	15	6	2	44	36	540
2017	Supervisor	36	33	4	14	7	1	4	73	23	106
2017	Non-supervisor	18	24	17	17	16	4	4	46	36	574
2014	Supervisor	34	29	13	15	7	0	3	64	22	105
2014	Non-supervisor	21	29	14	15	16	3	2	53	32	575

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	Supervisor	67	22	5	4	2	0	0	88	7	125
2020	Non-supervisor	34	27	11	13	12	2	0	63	26	510
2019	Supervisor	55	29	7	5	3	2	0	85	8	105
2019	Non-supervisor	31	29	9	18	13	1	0	60	31	475
2018	Supervisor	50	33	6	8	2	1	0	84	10	114
2018	Non-supervisor	27	30	8	17	17	1	0	58	34	540
2017	Supervisor	53	29	7	8	3	0	0	82	11	106
2017	Non-supervisor	30	29	11	15	14	1	1	60	29	575
2014	Supervisor	44	33	5	11	6	1	0	78	17	105
2014	Non-supervisor	30	31	10	13	15	1	0	62	28	576

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	Supervisor	59	31	2	5	3	0	90	8	125
2020	Non-supervisor	43	34	8	9	6	1	77	15	510
2019	Supervisor	57	30	5	6	2	0	87	8	105
2019	Non-supervisor	41	32	9	11	7	0	72	19	471
2018	Supervisor	56	32	5	6	1	0	89	7	114
2018	Non-supervisor	35	37	10	11	7	0	72	18	538
2017	Supervisor	51	33	5	7	3	1	85	10	105
2017	Non-supervisor	36	37	9	10	8	1	74	18	575
2014	Supervisor	39	38	7	14	1	0	77	16	105
2014	Non-supervisor	35	39	8	11	6	0	74	17	577

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	Supervisor	56	27	12	5	0	0	0	84	5	124
2020	Non-supervisor	38	36	12	7	5	2	0	76	12	508
2019	Supervisor	63	24	8	4	1	0	0	87	5	105
2019	Non-supervisor	35	38	12	8	6	1	0	74	15	473
2018	Supervisor	52	38	7	1	1	0	1	91	2	113
2018	Non-supervisor	33	40	11	9	5	1	0	74	15	540

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	Supervisor	64	22	7	2	1	2	3	90	3	125
2020	Non-supervisor	40	23	13	8	8	6	2	69	17	511

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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	Supervisor	65	23	8	2	0	0	2	90	2	124
2020	Non-supervisor	43	24	18	6	4	1	4	70	11	512
2019	Supervisor	63	24	5	4	0	1	3	91	4	105
2019	Non-supervisor	39	24	21	6	5	1	5	66	12	475

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	Supervisor	46	32	9	8	4	0	1	79	12	125
2020	Non-supervisor	38	31	11	10	8	1	0	71	18	507
2019	Supervisor	47	36	9	4	4	0	1	83	8	105
2019	Non-supervisor	36	32	11	13	9	0	0	68	21	477
2018	Supervisor	43	38	8	10	1	0	1	81	11	114
2018	Non-supervisor	34	31	14	12	8	0	0	66	20	543
2017	Supervisor	42	35	6	2	11	1	2	80	14	104
2017	Non-supervisor	32	34	12	12	10	0	1	66	22	573
2014	Supervisor	36	42	10	3	8	0	1	79	11	105
2014	Non-supervisor	37	31	11	11	8	1	0	69	20	577

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	Supervisor	55	25	9	5	3	2	1	82	8	124
2020	Non-supervisor	46	22	16	6	6	2	1	70	13	507

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	Supervisor	54	27	5	9	4	0	1	82	13	125
2020	Non-supervisor	41	28	12	10	8	1	1	70	18	513
2019	Supervisor	54	28	7	9	2	0	1	82	11	105
2019	Non-supervisor	37	30	11	11	10	1	1	68	21	474
2018	Supervisor	54	29	5	10	0	1	1	84	10	113
2018	Non-supervisor	39	28	13	11	8	1	1	68	19	542
2017	Supervisor	51	28	4	6	8	1	2	81	14	105
2017	Non-supervisor	37	31	12	11	8	1	1	69	20	574
2014	Supervisor	53	32	5	2	7	0	1	86	9	105
2014	Non-supervisor	36	30	11	12	9	1	1	68	22	576

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	Supervisor	46	54	125
2020	Non-supervisor	43	57	513

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	Supervisor	76	13	3	1	0	2	5	96	1	125
2020	Non-supervisor	57	18	8	3	2	3	10	86	5	512

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	63	21	5	7	4	0	1	84	10	125
2020	Non-supervisor	50	26	10	7	5	1	1	77	12	512
2019	Supervisor	61	25	5	4	4	0	1	87	8	105
2019	Non-supervisor	45	29	10	8	8	0	0	73	16	477
2018	Supervisor	60	25	10	4	1	0	1	85	4	113
2018	Non-supervisor	46	28	11	8	8	0	0	74	16	541
2017	Supervisor	55	30	2	4	7	0	2	87	11	106
2017	Non-supervisor	48	23	12	8	9	0	0	71	17	574
2014	Supervisor	60	24	4	4	6	0	1	85	10	105
2014	Non-supervisor	47	28	11	7	6	0	0	76	14	577

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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	55	29	6	5	3	2	0	86	8	125
2020	Non-supervisor	41	26	12	7	8	5	0	71	16	511
2019	Supervisor	56	24	10	7	2	1	0	81	9	105
2019	Non-supervisor	35	30	12	10	9	4	0	68	20	477
2018	Supervisor	56	24	12	4	1	3	1	83	5	114
2018	Non-supervisor	35	28	16	8	9	5	0	66	17	542
2017	Supervisor	53	26	10	5	5	2	0	80	10	106
2017	Non-supervisor	37	31	13	7	7	5	1	72	15	575
2014	Supervisor	50	28	8	6	4	4	0	81	10	105
2014	Non-supervisor	40	28	14	8	6	4	0	71	14	576

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	53	27	13	3	3	2	0	81	5	125
2020	Non-supervisor	35	29	14	10	10	2	0	65	21	510
2019	Supervisor	47	31	13	6	2	1	1	79	8	105
2019	Non-supervisor	30	30	12	13	14	1	0	61	27	476
2018	Supervisor	47	32	10	8	2	0	1	80	10	111
2018	Non-supervisor	27	32	15	12	13	1	0	59	26	541
2017	Supervisor	49	32	7	3	8	1	0	82	11	106
2017	Non-supervisor	31	29	13	14	11	1	0	61	25	574
2014	Supervisor	43	35	8	7	5	1	0	79	13	105
2014	Non-supervisor	31	30	14	14	11	1	0	61	24	576

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	40	36	8	10	3	3	0	79	13	124
2020	Non-supervisor	26	30	17	14	10	3	0	57	25	510
2019	Supervisor	37	37	14	8	4	1	0	74	12	105
2019	Non-supervisor	22	28	15	17	14	4	0	53	32	476
2018	Supervisor	36	30	16	14	2	2	1	67	16	111
2018	Non-supervisor	19	28	18	15	16	3	0	49	32	541
2017	Supervisor	40	32	8	11	8	2	0	73	19	106
2017	Non-supervisor	20	29	18	15	14	5	0	51	30	574
2014	Supervisor	24	38	16	8	11	2	0	64	20	105
2014	Non-supervisor	22	27	15	19	12	5	0	51	33	574

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	44	35	8	7	2	2	0	81	10	125
2020	Non-supervisor	26	30	13	18	12	1	0	57	30	511
2019	Supervisor	30	44	12	9	4	2	0	75	13	105
2019	Non-supervisor	19	27	15	17	19	2	0	48	37	477
2018	Supervisor	31	38	12	12	6	1	1	70	18	113
2018	Non-supervisor	16	27	16	19	19	2	0	44	39	543
2017	Supervisor	32	35	14	12	7	0	0	67	19	104
2017	Non-supervisor	16	30	13	21	16	3	0	47	39	572
2014	Supervisor	24	34	16	14	11	0	0	58	26	105
2014	Non-supervisor	17	30	17	18	14	4	0	49	33	575

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	Supervisor	48	20	12	3	6	6	6	76	10	125
2020	Non-supervisor	37	14	9	7	10	16	8	66	22	513
2019	Supervisor	59	15	6	3	5	3	9	84	9	105
2019	Non-supervisor	37	13	10	6	13	16	5	64	24	476

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	40	42	11	4	0	2	0	84	4	125
2020	Non-supervisor	27	40	17	8	6	2	0	69	14	513
2019	Supervisor	35	53	6	4	1	2	0	89	5	104
2019	Non-supervisor	26	36	19	10	9	1	0	63	18	474
2018	Supervisor	31	50	10	5	3	1	0	81	8	113
2018	Non-supervisor	21	39	21	11	7	1	0	60	18	543
2017	Supervisor	37	33	18	9	4	0	0	70	13	103
2017	Non-supervisor	23	37	20	10	7	1	1	61	18	573
2014	Supervisor	34	36	16	3	9	2	0	71	12	105
2014	Non-supervisor	25	40	18	9	5	3	0	66	15	576

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	Supervisor	28	40	14	13	3	2	69	16	123
2020	Non-supervisor	17	36	18	16	11	2	54	27	509
2019	Supervisor	20	47	18	10	5	1	67	15	104
2019	Non-supervisor	12	28	22	19	15	4	42	36	472

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	Supervisor	60	29	4	4	3	1	0	90	6	125
2020	Non-supervisor	34	34	14	8	7	2	0	70	16	511
2019	Supervisor	51	32	9	7	1	0	0	83	8	105
2019	Non-supervisor	35	33	11	9	9	1	0	70	19	475
2018	Supervisor	55	29	10	3	3	0	1	85	6	112
2018	Non-supervisor	33	35	11	10	7	2	1	70	18	541
2017	Supervisor	67	22	5	4	1	1	1	90	5	103
2017	Non-supervisor	38	34	11	8	6	3	1	75	14	574
2014	Supervisor	69	21	4	4	2	1	0	90	6	105
2014	Non-supervisor	47	33	8	7	3	2	1	82	10	576

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	56	30	11	2	1	1	86	3	124
2020	Non-supervisor	36	34	16	6	6	1	71	12	508
2019	Supervisor	55	30	10	3	2	0	85	5	105
2019	Non-supervisor	31	32	19	9	9	0	63	18	470
2018	Supervisor	51	30	14	5	1	0	80	6	112
2018	Non-supervisor	27	35	21	8	7	1	63	15	543

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	Supervisor	33	24	16	9	4	9	5	67	15	125
2020	Non-supervisor	17	22	16	16	20	9	1	43	39	510
2019	Supervisor	29	31	11	6	10	8	5	69	19	105
2019	Non-supervisor	16	18	15	18	23	10	0	38	45	473
2018	Supervisor	34	27	17	8	6	5	3	66	15	113
2018	Non-supervisor	12	20	15	20	23	9	1	36	47	537
2017	Supervisor	30	22	15	12	7	8	6	60	23	104
2017	Non-supervisor	13	19	14	18	21	14	2	37	46	574
2014	Supervisor	26	27	18	5	10	8	5	62	17	105
2014	Non-supervisor	15	20	14	21	19	10	1	39	45	576

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	Supervisor	33	35	19	9	3	2	0	69	12	124
2020	Non-supervisor	19	33	13	17	15	2	1	53	34	507
2019	Supervisor	31	33	11	15	8	2	0	66	23	105
2019	Non-supervisor	18	26	16	18	20	1	0	45	39	475
2018	Supervisor	29	37	12	17	5	0	0	66	22	114
2018	Non-supervisor	17	24	18	20	20	2	0	42	40	544
2017	Supervisor	39	32	10	11	7	1	0	72	18	106
2017	Non-supervisor	17	29	14	17	20	3	0	48	38	574
2014	Supervisor	27	37	14	10	12	1	0	64	22	105
2014	Non-supervisor	16	31	15	19	15	3	0	49	35	573

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	Supervisor	29	27	13	15	7	4	4	62	24	125
2020	Non-supervisor	17	27	13	15	25	3	2	45	42	510
2019	Supervisor	28	25	13	11	17	1	5	56	29	105
2019	Non-supervisor	16	22	12	18	29	2	2	38	49	477
2018	Supervisor	21	27	16	14	15	0	7	52	31	112
2018	Non-supervisor	12	20	11	20	33	2	2	33	55	544
2017	Supervisor	26	25	6	16	18	2	7	56	38	106
2017	Non-supervisor	15	22	13	15	30	3	1	39	47	575
2014	Supervisor	16	27	15	13	21	0	10	47	37	105
2014	Non-supervisor	14	18	15	19	29	3	3	34	51	572

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	Supervisor	58	21	9	7	5	0	1	79	12	125
2020	Non-supervisor	41	25	15	7	6	2	4	70	14	513
2019	Supervisor	54	20	15	5	2	2	2	77	7	105
2019	Non-supervisor	48	21	14	6	5	2	4	73	12	474

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	Supervisor	62	22	6	4	4	2	1	86	8	125
2020	Non-supervisor	42	22	18	9	5	2	3	67	14	512
2019	Supervisor	51	24	16	5	1	1	2	78	6	105
2019	Non-supervisor	34	26	18	8	11	1	2	62	20	475

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	Supervisor	89	6	3	1	0	2	1	97	1	124
2020	Non-supervisor	70	9	6	3	4	4	4	86	7	512
2019	Supervisor	81	10	0	3	0	4	2	97	3	104
2019	Non-supervisor	71	8	4	4	4	5	4	87	8	474

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	Supervisor	81	8	3	1	1	2	5	95	2	123
2020	Non-supervisor	73	10	6	3	2	1	6	88	5	513
2019	Supervisor	86	4	0	0	1	2	7	99	1	101
2019	Non-supervisor	76	7	3	1	3	2	9	93	4	474

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	Supervisor	44	45	7	4	0	1	0	89	4	125
2020	Non-supervisor	21	39	17	12	7	3	0	62	20	512
2019	Supervisor	45	32	10	8	2	3	0	80	10	105
2019	Non-supervisor	16	40	18	15	8	3	0	58	24	477
2018	Supervisor	40	39	13	4	1	1	1	81	5	113
2018	Non-supervisor	15	32	23	15	11	4	0	49	27	541
2017	Supervisor	40	40	10	4	5	1	0	81	9	106
2017	Non-supervisor	17	32	21	13	12	4	0	51	27	574

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	Supervisor	50	42	6	3	0	0	92	3	125
2020	Non-supervisor	30	39	13	10	6	3	70	17	512
2019	Supervisor	47	35	9	5	2	2	83	7	104
2019	Non-supervisor	28	38	14	9	10	2	67	19	474
2018	Supervisor	48	40	7	4	1	0	88	5	113
2018	Non-supervisor	31	36	14	8	7	2	69	16	540
2017	Supervisor	48	39	7	3	3	0	87	7	106
2017	Non-supervisor	30	39	13	10	5	3	71	15	575
2014	Supervisor	42	36	13	2	3	3	81	6	105
2014	Non-supervisor	38	35	13	6	5	2	75	11	573

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	Supervisor	54	37	7	2	0	1	0	91	2	124
2020	Non-supervisor	31	37	15	6	7	4	0	71	13	513
2019	Supervisor	52	29	13	2	0	2	1	84	2	105
2019	Non-supervisor	37	31	15	6	8	4	0	70	14	473
2018	Supervisor	50	25	21	1	1	2	0	76	2	113
2018	Non-supervisor	29	35	16	7	7	6	0	68	15	542
2017	Supervisor	50	34	11	0	0	5	0	88	0	106
2017	Non-supervisor	30	30	18	6	8	8	0	66	14	575
2014	Supervisor	49	28	16	0	2	5	0	82	2	105
2014	Non-supervisor	38	32	17	5	3	5	1	73	9	572

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	Supervisor	50	36	10	0	0	2	2	90	0	124
2020	Non-supervisor	33	33	17	6	6	5	1	70	12	511

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	Supervisor	67	25	6	0	1	0	2	93	1	125
2020	Non-supervisor	39	28	11	8	9	5	1	71	18	513

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	Supervisor	63	26	7	4	1	0	88	5	125
2020	Non-supervisor	48	32	8	8	3	1	80	12	511
2019	Supervisor	61	28	3	7	1	0	89	8	104
2019	Non-supervisor	44	33	8	8	7	0	77	15	476
2018	Supervisor	60	28	7	4	2	0	88	6	112
2018	Non-supervisor	41	38	8	7	6	0	79	13	542
2017	Supervisor	62	27	1	7	2	0	90	9	106
2017	Non-supervisor	43	37	8	6	7	0	80	12	574
2014	Supervisor	55	33	2	4	7	0	87	11	105
2014	Non-supervisor	48	34	7	5	6	0	82	11	571

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	Supervisor	49	33	9	7	2	0	82	9	124
2020	Non-supervisor	38	29	15	9	8	0	68	17	513
2019	Supervisor	50	27	12	7	3	1	78	10	105
2019	Non-supervisor	31	29	15	14	11	0	60	25	475
2018	Supervisor	48	30	13	6	3	0	78	9	111
2018	Non-supervisor	26	36	16	11	11	0	63	21	543
2017	Supervisor	50	30	8	7	4	2	81	11	106
2017	Non-supervisor	31	33	16	9	9	1	65	19	574
2014	Supervisor	46	32	8	10	3	1	78	14	105
2014	Non-supervisor	30	36	13	14	7	1	66	21	569

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	Supervisor	51	31	11	5	2	0	82	7	124
2020	Non-supervisor	36	35	13	9	7	0	71	17	509
2019	Supervisor	49	33	11	4	3	0	82	7	105
2019	Non-supervisor	29	32	15	13	11	0	61	24	476
2018	Supervisor	44	32	14	8	2	0	76	10	114
2018	Non-supervisor	27	36	13	13	11	0	64	23	537
2017	Supervisor	50	29	6	7	5	2	81	12	106
2017	Non-supervisor	32	34	15	10	9	0	66	19	574
2014	Supervisor	41	34	12	6	7	1	75	13	105
2014	Non-supervisor	31	35	12	14	7	0	66	21	570

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	Supervisor	50	21	17	5	3	5	0	75	8	125
2020	Non-supervisor	37	23	15	11	9	3	1	63	21	512
2019	Supervisor	45	25	10	11	5	4	1	74	16	105
2019	Non-supervisor	33	21	18	13	12	3	1	56	26	477
2018	Supervisor	40	28	13	11	4	2	2	71	16	113
2018	Non-supervisor	28	27	16	14	11	3	1	57	26	543
2017	Supervisor	42	29	13	6	7	2	0	73	13	106
2017	Non-supervisor	32	24	17	11	10	5	1	60	23	573
2014	Supervisor	48	20	9	10	7	3	3	73	17	105
2014	Non-supervisor	35	25	14	12	10	4	1	63	23	571

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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	Supervisor	17	52	31	125
2020	Non-supervisor	16	46	38	512
2019	Supervisor	18	41	41	105
2019	Non-supervisor	19	39	42	475
2018	Supervisor	16	43	41	114
2018	Non-supervisor	19	39	42	542
2017	Supervisor	19	44	37	106
2017	Non-supervisor	19	48	33	574
2014	Supervisor	18	52	30	105
2014	Non-supervisor	18	49	33	570

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	Supervisor	40	7	41	6	0	6	23
2020	Non-supervisor	15	20	52	9	0	5	84
2019	Supervisor	23	11	39	16	0	11	20
2019	Non-supervisor	8	17	47	15	1	12	90
2018	Supervisor	15	12	51	12	0	10	19
2018	Non-supervisor	10	9	53	20	2	6	103
2017	Supervisor	8	19	47	16	0	10	21
2017	Non-supervisor	8	9	38	25	6	14	109
2014	Supervisor	31	9	45	11	9999	4	21
2014	Non-supervisor	13	10	37	27	9999	14	106

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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	Supervisor	10	90	125
2020	Non-supervisor	16	84	512
2019	Supervisor	12	88	105
2019	Non-supervisor	17	83	476
2018	Supervisor	7	93	113
2018	Non-supervisor	18	82	542

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	58	42	12
2020	Non-supervisor	61	39	79

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	52	48	12
2020	Non-supervisor	54	46	79

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Supervisor	50	50	12
2019	Non-supervisor	6	94	80

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	0	100	12
2020	Non-supervisor	0	100	79

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Supervisor	0	100	12
2019	Non-supervisor	10	90	80

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	0	100	12
2020	Non-supervisor	7	93	79

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Supervisor	41	59	12
2019	Non-supervisor	36	64	80

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	44	56	12
2020	Non-supervisor	33	67	79

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	50	50	12
2020	Non-supervisor	44	56	79
2019	Supervisor	42	58	12
2019	Non-supervisor	37	63	80

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	48	52	12
2020	Non-supervisor	58	42	79

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Supervisor	42	58	12
2019	Non-supervisor	36	64	80

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Supervisor	0	100	12
2019	Non-supervisor	0	100	80

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Supervisor	0	100	12
2019	Non-supervisor	8	92	80

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	52	48	12
2020	Non-supervisor	45	55	79

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	58	42	12
2020	Non-supervisor	18	82	79
2019	Supervisor	42	58	12
2019	Non-supervisor	21	79	80

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	Supervisor	48	52	12
2020	Non-supervisor	54	46	79

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	0	100	12
2020	Non-supervisor	13	87	79

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	Supervisor	28	22	17	9	4	17	5	63	15	125
2020	Non-supervisor	11	13	17	11	11	29	8	39	34	511
2019	Supervisor	27	25	16	8	8	14	3	62	19	105
2019	Non-supervisor	12	11	17	11	16	28	5	34	40	475
2018	Supervisor	23	26	18	8	7	13	4	60	18	112
2018	Non-supervisor	11	15	19	11	14	25	5	38	35	537
2017	Supervisor	34	26	10	6	8	11	4	71	17	106
2017	Non-supervisor	10	15	18	10	11	28	8	38	33	575
2014	Supervisor	16	30	19	7	6	18	3	58	18	105
2014	Non-supervisor	12	13	20	9	10	31	5	39	30	570

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	Supervisor	47	32	8	4	3	6	1	85	7	125
2020	Non-supervisor	26	29	17	10	9	8	1	61	20	509
2019	Supervisor	44	31	13	4	3	5	0	79	7	105
2019	Non-supervisor	24	27	17	12	10	8	1	56	25	477
2018	Supervisor	48	27	12	5	4	4	1	78	9	113
2018	Non-supervisor	23	28	19	13	8	8	1	56	23	540
2017	Supervisor	48	30	11	2	4	6	0	83	6	106
2017	Non-supervisor	22	36	19	7	7	8	1	63	16	575
2014	Supervisor	29	43	15	1	6	6	0	77	7	105
2014	Non-supervisor	21	23	22	10	8	16	1	53	21	569

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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	Supervisor	0	100	124
2020	Non-supervisor	11	89	512

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-supervisor	39	61	54

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-supervisor	81	19	54

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-supervisor	0	100	54

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	Non-supervisor	13	87	54

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-supervisor	28	72	54

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-supervisor	15	85	54

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-supervisor	20	80	54

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-supervisor	28	72	54

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-supervisor	44	56	54

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-supervisor	0	100	54

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-supervisor	10	90	54

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-supervisor	35	65	54

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-supervisor	0	100	54

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-supervisor	16	84	54

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-supervisor	0	100	54

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Non-supervisor	11	89	54

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	Non-supervisor	23	77	54

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	Non-supervisor	0	100	54

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	Non-supervisor	65	35	54

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	Supervisor	29	21	14	2	2	29	5	74	5	125
2020	Non-supervisor	14	13	17	7	9	34	7	44	27	511
2019	Supervisor	34	22	15	2	4	17	6	72	8	104
2019	Non-supervisor	13	10	21	6	9	35	7	40	25	476
2018	Supervisor	32	19	19	2	0	22	6	71	3	112
2018	Non-supervisor	13	14	23	6	9	30	6	42	22	541
2017	Supervisor	33	21	13	2	1	21	10	77	4	106
2017	Non-supervisor	11	13	21	4	6	36	9	42	19	573
2014	Supervisor	18	17	19	4	2	35	4	58	11	105
2014	Non-supervisor	12	13	24	3	4	38	6	44	13	570

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	Supervisor	50	30	9	1	2	6	1	87	3	124
2020	Non-supervisor	30	27	18	7	8	10	1	63	17	510
2019	Supervisor	50	30	9	3	1	7	0	86	4	105
2019	Non-supervisor	31	24	17	7	7	12	2	64	16	476
2018	Supervisor	53	26	14	1	0	6	2	84	1	113
2018	Non-supervisor	26	29	20	6	7	11	1	62	15	542
2017	Supervisor	49	30	11	3	1	5	1	84	4	105
2017	Non-supervisor	25	30	19	4	6	13	2	66	11	571
2014	Supervisor	37	33	13	3	2	8	3	79	6	105
2014	Non-supervisor	26	25	19	3	4	20	1	65	10	569

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	Non-supervisor	0	14	0	6	68	13	0	16	84	15

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	35	31	11	15	7	0	0	66	23	125
2020	Non-supervisor	23	27	21	16	11	0	1	51	27	511

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	44	29	14	10	3	0	0	73	14	125
2020	Non-supervisor	32	27	21	10	8	1	1	60	19	509
2019	Supervisor	22	28	21	14	14	0	2	50	28	105
2019	Non-supervisor	20	25	25	16	14	0	0	45	30	476
2018	Supervisor	21	22	19	18	19	0	2	43	38	114
2018	Non-supervisor	16	23	22	18	19	0	1	40	38	544
2017	Supervisor	22	24	14	18	19	1	1	47	38	106
2017	Non-supervisor	20	24	21	17	16	0	3	45	34	572

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	7	18	21	25	29	0	25	53	125
2020	Non-supervisor	11	15	30	24	19	1	26	44	512
2019	Supervisor	6	22	20	23	29	0	28	52	105
2019	Non-supervisor	10	17	28	20	24	0	27	45	476
2018	Supervisor	8	17	31	23	19	1	26	42	114
2018	Non-supervisor	12	18	31	16	23	1	29	40	544
2017	Supervisor	5	29	18	30	17	1	34	48	106
2017	Non-supervisor	10	20	29	22	18	1	30	41	574

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	Supervisor	26	28	23	15	6	0	2	55	22	125
2020	Non-supervisor	21	31	25	14	7	0	1	53	22	510
2019	Supervisor	25	34	25	6	11	0	0	59	16	104
2019	Non-supervisor	22	32	22	13	9	1	1	55	22	473
2018	Supervisor	18	43	22	13	1	0	3	63	15	113
2018	Non-supervisor	20	33	26	11	7	0	2	55	18	541
2017	Supervisor	27	30	25	9	5	2	2	60	14	105
2017	Non-supervisor	22	32	24	11	7	0	3	56	19	570

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	Supervisor	10	21	22	19	28	0	0	32	47	124
2020	Non-supervisor	12	21	23	21	21	1	1	34	42	510
2019	Supervisor	5	20	16	22	38	0	0	25	59	105
2019	Non-supervisor	13	18	18	21	29	1	0	32	50	474
2018	Supervisor	5	18	18	32	26	0	1	23	58	114
2018	Non-supervisor	15	21	21	15	26	0	2	36	42	541
2017	Supervisor	9	28	20	21	21	0	1	38	42	106
2017	Non-supervisor	14	22	25	16	21	1	2	37	38	572

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	Supervisor	19	26	18	19	18	0	1	46	37	124
2020	Non-supervisor	25	25	20	14	13	0	2	52	28	511
2019	Supervisor	19	24	25	14	15	0	3	44	31	105
2019	Non-supervisor	30	21	19	11	16	0	3	53	28	477
2018	Supervisor	20	25	28	13	12	0	2	45	26	114
2018	Non-supervisor	31	19	18	10	16	0	5	54	27	539
2017	Supervisor	25	32	11	15	13	1	2	59	29	105
2017	Non-supervisor	26	22	20	11	12	1	8	53	26	574

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	Supervisor	19	26	19	18	19	0	0	44	37	125
2020	Non-supervisor	19	22	26	16	16	0	1	41	33	510
2019	Supervisor	15	25	27	13	20	0	0	40	33	104
2019	Non-supervisor	21	26	21	13	18	0	0	48	32	477
2018	Supervisor	17	28	21	21	12	0	1	45	34	114
2018	Non-supervisor	21	23	25	14	17	1	1	44	31	542
2017	Supervisor	25	26	23	16	9	0	1	51	26	106
2017	Non-supervisor	20	27	25	15	12	0	0	47	28	570

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	29	23	17	13	13	0	5	55	28	125
2020	Non-supervisor	26	22	20	13	10	0	8	53	25	510

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	Supervisor	41	37	15	5	1	0	1	79	6	125
2020	Non-supervisor	30	32	23	7	5	1	2	64	13	509
2019	Supervisor	31	38	17	8	6	0	0	69	14	104
2019	Non-supervisor	28	33	21	10	8	0	0	61	18	472
2018	Supervisor	36	33	22	6	2	0	1	70	8	113
2018	Non-supervisor	26	29	21	15	7	1	1	56	22	541
2017	Supervisor	37	28	22	7	3	0	4	67	10	106
2017	Non-supervisor	28	29	21	12	8	1	2	59	20	569

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	Supervisor	30	37	18	13	2	0	0	66	16	125
2020	Non-supervisor	31	33	21	9	5	1	1	65	14	511
2019	Supervisor	35	29	18	12	6	0	0	64	18	105
2019	Non-supervisor	34	31	20	8	6	0	1	66	14	472
2018	Supervisor	35	43	11	8	3	0	0	78	11	112
2018	Non-supervisor	32	32	21	9	5	0	2	65	14	539
2017	Supervisor	33	41	13	6	6	1	1	75	12	106
2017	Non-supervisor	36	31	18	8	4	1	2	69	13	570

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	Supervisor	45	34	14	6	1	0	1	80	6	125
2020	Non-supervisor	34	35	18	8	5	0	0	70	13	510
2019	Supervisor	35	36	22	5	2	0	0	71	7	104
2019	Non-supervisor	40	28	17	9	6	0	0	69	14	472
2018	Supervisor	51	24	16	7	2	0	1	75	9	112
2018	Non-supervisor	35	32	19	8	5	0	1	68	13	539
2017	Supervisor	43	33	12	2	6	1	3	79	8	106
2017	Non-supervisor	40	31	14	8	6	0	1	72	14	569

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	53	26	9	9	1	2	81	10	124
2020	Non-supervisor	39	27	15	10	8	1	66	19	511
2019	Supervisor	51	22	12	5	9	0	74	14	104
2019	Non-supervisor	38	26	18	8	11	0	64	19	469

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	23	32	29	9	6	0	1	56	15	124
2020	Non-supervisor	24	26	25	15	9	0	1	51	24	512

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	Supervisor	24	25	24	15	12	0	0	49	27	125
2020	Non-supervisor	25	30	21	13	10	1	1	56	23	509
2019	Supervisor	31	21	25	12	10	1	0	52	22	105
2019	Non-supervisor	37	29	19	7	6	1	1	67	14	470
2018	Supervisor	39	21	26	10	5	0	0	59	15	113
2018	Non-supervisor	32	30	22	9	5	1	2	63	14	536
2017	Supervisor	29	37	15	9	7	1	1	68	16	106
2017	Non-supervisor	34	33	20	9	4	0	1	68	12	569

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	Supervisor	41	26	24	6	2	0	0	68	8	125
2020	Non-supervisor	34	29	21	8	6	0	1	64	14	510
2019	Supervisor	58	21	9	4	5	0	3	82	9	104
2019	Non-supervisor	48	25	17	6	3	0	1	74	9	472
2018	Supervisor	61	24	10	2	3	0	0	86	5	112
2018	Non-supervisor	48	23	16	5	5	1	2	73	11	538
2017	Supervisor	65	21	4	7	2	1	1	87	9	106
2017	Non-supervisor	52	24	13	6	4	0	1	77	10	573

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	23	36	15	19	8	0	0	58	27	125
2020	Non-supervisor	21	30	27	12	9	0	0	52	21	511

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	Supervisor	77	10	3	2	2	0	5	92	4	125
2020	Non-supervisor	62	18	10	3	4	1	3	83	7	511
2019	Supervisor	78	8	3	1	1	3	6	95	2	104
2019	Non-supervisor	69	12	7	2	3	0	6	87	5	472
2018	Supervisor	85	7	0	3	1	0	4	96	4	113
2018	Non-supervisor	65	15	9	2	3	1	5	86	5	539

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	Supervisor	82	7	6	2	2	0	1	90	4	123
2020	Non-supervisor	70	14	5	2	5	1	2	87	7	510
2019	Supervisor	80	11	2	4	3	0	0	91	7	105
2019	Non-supervisor	66	12	8	5	6	1	1	80	11	476
2018	Supervisor	78	12	0	8	2	0	1	91	9	113
2018	Non-supervisor	64	14	8	7	4	1	3	80	12	539
2017	Supervisor	77	13	3	4	2	0	1	91	6	106
2017	Non-supervisor	67	13	7	5	5	1	2	83	10	574

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	58	25	13	4	1	0	82	5	125
2020	Non-supervisor	59	24	8	3	4	1	84	7	509
2019	Supervisor	52	24	17	4	3	0	76	7	105
2019	Non-supervisor	49	28	13	4	4	1	79	7	476
2018	Supervisor	47	30	14	7	2	1	78	8	114
2018	Non-supervisor	39	36	14	5	4	1	76	9	541
2017	Supervisor	52	21	20	4	1	1	75	5	106
2017	Non-supervisor	44	31	14	6	3	1	77	9	571

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	Supervisor	66	13	14	4	2	0	1	79	6	122
2020	Non-supervisor	58	20	9	5	5	0	2	80	10	510
2019	Supervisor	60	22	10	2	5	0	2	83	7	103
2019	Non-supervisor	54	19	12	7	7	1	1	74	14	476
2018	Supervisor	55	25	12	4	3	0	1	81	7	113
2018	Non-supervisor	51	21	14	6	7	0	1	72	14	538
2017	Supervisor	64	14	9	3	7	0	3	81	10	106
2017	Non-supervisor	56	20	9	6	6	1	1	78	13	575

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	40	21	24	11	5	0	60	16	124
2020	Non-supervisor	62	8	4	2	1	22	91	4	509
2019	Supervisor	39	27	19	9	5	0	67	14	105
2019	Non-supervisor	56	10	4	1	1	28	92	3	472
2018	Supervisor	33	32	21	12	1	1	66	13	112
2018	Non-supervisor	52	12	5	2	1	28	89	4	536
2017	Supervisor	40	30	16	10	3	1	71	13	106
2017	Non-supervisor	54	10	6	1	1	28	90	2	572

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	Supervisor	53	28	11	6	1	0	1	82	7	125
2020	Non-supervisor	54	24	13	5	2	0	3	80	7	511
2019	Supervisor	67	23	7	2	1	0	0	90	3	104
2019	Non-supervisor	59	19	13	3	1	0	4	82	5	476
2018	Supervisor	59	24	14	2	0	0	1	84	2	114
2018	Non-supervisor	53	23	13	5	1	0	5	80	6	535
2017	Supervisor	64	23	8	3	1	1	1	88	4	106
2017	Non-supervisor	57	23	9	4	1	0	5	85	5	569

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	Supervisor	90	6	2	0	1	0	1	97	1	125
2020	Non-supervisor	77	13	3	3	2	1	2	92	5	512
2019	Supervisor	91	6	2	0	0	0	2	98	0	104
2019	Non-supervisor	76	11	5	2	3	0	3	90	5	475
2018	Supervisor	83	10	3	2	2	0	1	94	3	114
2018	Non-supervisor	67	16	5	3	4	0	5	87	8	538
2017	Supervisor	87	10	2	0	0	0	1	98	0	105
2017	Non-supervisor	72	13	6	1	3	1	3	90	4	574

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	Supervisor	46	27	15	11	1	0	1	73	12	125
2020	Non-supervisor	43	29	16	5	3	1	2	74	9	511
2019	Supervisor	67	20	9	3	1	0	0	87	4	104
2019	Non-supervisor	53	26	14	2	2	0	1	81	4	476
2018	Supervisor	58	25	10	3	4	0	1	84	7	114
2018	Non-supervisor	49	29	15	3	2	0	2	79	5	537
2017	Supervisor	58	31	7	1	2	0	1	90	3	106
2017	Non-supervisor	49	30	12	4	2	0	2	81	6	572

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	19	43	27	8	2	1	0	62	11	125
2020	Non-supervisor	20	38	27	9	6	0	0	58	14	513

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	Supervisor	4	22	41	21	11	0	0	26	33	124
2020	Non-supervisor	7	25	35	23	10	0	0	32	33	512
2019	Supervisor	9	22	39	18	12	0	0	31	30	105
2019	Non-supervisor	7	24	40	17	12	0	0	31	29	477
2018	Supervisor	4	19	45	24	7	0	0	24	31	114
2018	Non-supervisor	8	26	37	18	11	0	0	34	29	543
2017	Supervisor	8	21	39	21	11	0	0	29	32	106
2017	Non-supervisor	7	21	41	19	11	1	1	29	30	574

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	15	31	38	12	4	0	15	46	123
2020	Non-supervisor	15	26	36	16	5	0	22	42	511
2019	Supervisor	17	27	35	16	5	0	21	44	105
2019	Non-supervisor	17	25	36	15	7	0	22	42	474
2018	Supervisor	7	35	41	11	6	0	17	42	109
2018	Non-supervisor	16	23	36	18	6	0	25	39	537
2017	Supervisor	11	18	44	18	8	1	27	29	104
2017	Non-supervisor	10	25	42	16	7	0	23	35	571

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	57	34	7	2	0	0	91	2	123
2020	Non-supervisor	34	44	12	5	4	1	79	9	510
2019	Supervisor	33	49	10	7	0	2	83	7	105
2019	Non-supervisor	25	38	17	12	7	1	63	19	474
2018	Supervisor	36	45	12	5	3	0	80	7	114
2018	Non-supervisor	23	41	17	11	6	2	66	17	541
2017	Supervisor	28	50	9	7	5	1	79	12	105
2017	Non-supervisor	15	37	17	15	11	5	55	27	574

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	51	36	7	5	2	0	0	87	6	125
2020	Non-supervisor	33	35	15	7	7	3	0	71	14	507

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	Supervisor	41	33	10	8	7	0	1	75	16	125
2020	Non-supervisor	35	27	9	13	14	2	0	63	28	512

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	Supervisor	56	22	14	3	3	2	1	80	5	125
2020	Non-supervisor	43	28	12	5	6	4	1	76	11	511

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	37	37	17	5	3	0	75	8	125
2020	Non-supervisor	26	31	17	13	11	2	58	25	511
2019	Supervisor	23	44	12	10	8	3	70	18	105
2019	Non-supervisor	17	29	16	18	19	1	46	38	476
2018	Supervisor	28	39	18	13	2	0	67	15	114
2018	Non-supervisor	17	29	20	18	14	2	46	33	539
2017	Supervisor	31	40	12	9	8	1	71	17	106
2017	Non-supervisor	12	35	18	18	15	2	48	34	574

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	47	37	7	5	4	0	0	84	9	125
2020	Non-supervisor	38	43	10	7	3	0	0	81	10	513

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	51	35	3	9	2	1	0	86	11	125
2020	Non-supervisor	40	40	9	7	3	0	0	81	11	513

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	Supervisor	51	35	10	3	1	0	0	86	4	125
2020	Non-supervisor	37	40	14	6	2	1	1	78	8	507

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	Supervisor	64	26	7	2	1	0	1	90	3	125
2020	Non-supervisor	45	34	11	5	1	2	2	82	7	508

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	79	7	4	0	0	7	3	95	0	125
2020	Non-supervisor	52	13	9	2	2	16	7	84	4	511

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	67	25	5	3	0	0	0	92	3	124
2020	Non-supervisor	49	38	7	3	2	2	0	88	5	507

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	58	29	5	5	3	0	1	87	7	125
2020	Non-supervisor	47	28	8	9	7	2	0	76	16	512

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	Supervisor	67	22	5	4	2	0	0	89	6	125
2020	Non-supervisor	49	31	8	6	6	0	0	80	11	511

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	Supervisor	25	46	7	16	4	1	1	72	21	125
2019	Supervisor	17	55	8	17	0	3	0	74	17	105

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	Supervisor	98	2	125

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	Supervisor	19	42	15	17	7	0	0	61	24	123

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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	Supervisor	5	95	125
2020	Non-supervisor	7	93	510

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	Supervisor	8	92	125
2020	Non-supervisor	14	86	508
2019	Supervisor	13	87	105
2019	Non-supervisor	18	82	477
2017	Supervisor	11	89	106
2017	Non-supervisor	20	80	573
2014	Supervisor	11	89	105
2014	Non-supervisor	14	86	571

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Supervisor	85	15	13
2019	Non-supervisor	79	21	85
2017	Supervisor	71	29	11
2017	Non-supervisor	78	22	119
2014	Supervisor	93	7	11
2014	Non-supervisor	75	25	84

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
2019	Supervisor	63	9	19	0	9	0	0	72	9	11
2019	Non-supervisor	36	36	7	17	3	0	1	73	20	67
2017	Non-supervisor	43	29	6	11	10	1	0	73	21	93
2014	Supervisor	73	27	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	Non-supervisor	50	29	6	10	3	2	0	80	13	63

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	Supervisor	56	34	4	1	1	0	4	94	2	125
2020	Non-supervisor	42	30	9	6	5	4	5	78	12	512

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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	Supervisor	35	55	10	1	61	39	125
2020	Non-supervisor	24	52	23	2	68	32	513

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	Supervisor	34	66	42
2020	Non-supervisor	43	57	124

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	Supervisor	13	20	12	9	31	2	14	39	47	43
2020	Non-supervisor	10	21	14	18	33	1	4	32	53	124

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	Supervisor	4	7	9	17	56	2	4	12	78	43
2020	Non-supervisor	4	13	9	14	57	1	2	17	74	124

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	Supervisor	50	19	10	6	2	2	12	79	10	125
2020	Non-supervisor	46	16	9	5	5	2	17	76	13	511
2019	Supervisor	52	17	10	8	5	0	8	75	14	105
2019	Non-supervisor	40	18	15	6	11	1	9	64	20	473
2018	Supervisor	57	15	10	2	6	0	11	80	8	114
2018	Non-supervisor	44	12	15	8	10	1	9	63	20	541

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Prosecution Service of Canada by Question 83. Are you a supervisor?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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