2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Impact Assessment Agency of Canada by Question 119. You indicated that you are a person with a disability. If you wish to provide further details, please select the box(es) that apply to you.

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
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Somewhat agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 26 46 14 6 8 0 0 72 14 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 32 47 10 11 0 0 0 78 11 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 22 49 14 7 8 0 0 71 15 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 34 45 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 29 46 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 95 0 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 87 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 95 3 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 39 20 8 26 8 0 0 59 34 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 22 37 15 21 5 0 0 59 26 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 22 42 0 28 8 0 0 64 36 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 35 20 20 20 5 0 0 55 25 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 30 29 12 23 6 0 0 59 29 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 51 42 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 42 20 27 11 0 0 0 63 11 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 31 49 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 57 15 21 6 0 0 0 73 6 19
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 46 29 18 6 0 0 0 75 6 33

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 61 20 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 37 27 20 6 5 5 0 67 11 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 37 28 21 7 7 0 0 65 13 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 55 20 10 6 5 5 0 79 11 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 47 24 14 6 5 3 0 73 12 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 74 13 0 7 6 0 0 87 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 54 21 11 15 0 0 0 74 15 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 44 21 0 28 7 0 0 65 35 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 75 15 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 63 17 6 11 3 0 0 80 14 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 61 26 0 7 6 0 0 87 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 47 27 10 16 0 0 0 74 16 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 37 35 7 14 7 0 0 73 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 65 20 5 11 0 0 0 85 11 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 53 26 6 12 3 0 0 80 15 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 34 47 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 42 42 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 36 36 7 21 0 0 0 73 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 40 49 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 39 44 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 34

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 41 33 14 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 47 27 10 16 0 0 0 74 16 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 31 41 7 21 0 0 0 72 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 54 21 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 44 29 12 15 0 0 0 74 15 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 61 32 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 57 32 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 59 27 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 59 36 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 59 32 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 34

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 41 47 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 41 27 16 16 0 0 0 69 16 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 29 43 0 14 14 0 0 72 28 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 49 31 15 6 0 0 0 80 6 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 41 36 9 9 6 0 0 77 15 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 67 26 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 64 25 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 58 35 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 70 19 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 65 26 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 61 19 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 22 57 6 15 0 0 0 79 15 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 30 42 0 21 7 0 0 72 28 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 45 39 6 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 39 41 3 14 3 0 0 80 17 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 61 19 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 38 42 6 15 0 0 0 79 15 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 29 37 0 35 0 0 0 65 35 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 61 29 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 48 32 3 17 0 0 0 80 17 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 68 26 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 53 16 10 16 0 0 5 72 17 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 52 27 0 14 7 0 0 79 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 65 15 10 6 0 0 5 84 6 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 59 20 6 9 3 0 3 82 12 34

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 61 26 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 53 26 10 11 0 0 0 79 11 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 45 35 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 65 20 10 6 0 0 0 85 6 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 56 26 6 12 0 0 0 83 12 34

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 27 40 19 7 6 0 0 68 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 27 35 22 10 6 0 0 62 16 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 23 27 29 14 7 0 0 50 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 30 44 15 5 6 0 0 75 10 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 27 37 21 9 6 0 0 65 15 34

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

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Least positive or most negative answers
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2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 13 26 20 34 7 0 0 41 39 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 5 26 47 0 16 5 0 17 33 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 14 35 37 15 0 0 0 15 49 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 5 20 34 15 20 5 0 37 27 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 9 26 35 15 12 3 0 28 36 34

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 19 6 20 8 47 0 0 55 26 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 11 10 31 27 16 0 5 45 22 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 28 7 21 38 7 0 0 44 35 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 6 9 30 5 45 0 5 53 16 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 15 8 26 18 30 0 3 49 24 34

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 13 21 47 14 6 0 0 20 34 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 32 34 12 11 12 0 0 22 66 18
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 35 36 22 7 0 0 0 7 71 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 15 22 32 15 16 0 0 31 37 19
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 24 28 28 12 9 0 0 21 51 33

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

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2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 26 14 39 14 7 0 0 21 40 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 5 33 41 10 11 0 0 21 38 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 27 23 49 0 0 0 0 0 51 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 5 25 34 20 16 0 0 36 30 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 14 24 40 12 9 0 0 21 39 34

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.

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2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 19 13 29 20 20 0 0 40 32 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 21 10 21 21 16 0 10 41 35 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 27 7 37 21 7 0 0 28 35 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 15 14 16 20 25 0 10 50 33 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 20 11 24 21 18 0 6 41 33 34

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

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2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 0 25 20 35 13 0 7 52 27 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 11 15 15 37 16 0 5 56 28 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 7 27 14 51 0 0 0 51 35 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 6 14 20 25 25 0 10 56 22 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 6 19 17 36 15 0 6 54 27 34

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

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2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 7 19 34 12 27 0 0 40 26 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 15 15 48 5 16 0 0 21 30 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 7 28 45 13 7 0 0 21 35 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 15 9 41 4 31 0 0 35 24 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 12 17 42 8 21 0 0 29 28 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 14 41 12 20 13 0 0 33 55 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 0 21 47 16 10 0 5 28 22 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 15 35 28 15 7 0 0 22 50 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 0 26 35 20 15 0 5 36 27 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 6 30 32 18 12 0 3 30 37 34
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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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 47 27 6 8 6 0 6 79 15 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 26 6 16 21 5 11 15 43 35 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 7 22 21 22 7 7 14 37 36 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 55 10 6 10 5 5 10 76 18 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 35 15 12 15 6 6 11 61 25 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 54 21 13 13 0 0 0 74 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 57 12 6 15 10 0 0 69 25 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 45 7 14 27 7 0 0 52 34 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 63 22 6 5 5 0 0 85 9 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 56 16 9 14 6 0 0 71 20 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 53 34 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 63 12 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 52 14 21 13 0 0 0 66 13 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 59 22 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 48 46 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 61 18 10 11 0 0 0 79 11 18
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 52 27 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 57 33 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 19
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 55 31 9 6 0 0 0 86 6 33

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 60 14 13 6 0 7 0 79 7 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 47 23 5 5 10 5 5 77 17 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 44 14 7 14 14 0 7 62 30 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 58 22 9 0 0 10 0 90 0 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 53 19 9 6 6 6 3 78 12 34
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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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 74 19 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 58 27 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 58 28 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 70 20 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 65 24 6 6 0 0 0 89 6 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 67 20 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 58 22 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 51 15 7 7 20 0 0 66 27 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 70 26 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 62 21 6 3 8 0 0 83 11 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 74 13 0 7 6 0 0 87 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 54 21 10 5 0 5 5 84 5 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 44 28 7 7 7 0 7 78 14 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 75 10 5 5 0 5 0 90 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 63 18 6 6 3 3 3 85 9 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 74 13 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 64 21 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 52 21 14 7 7 0 0 73 13 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 80 15 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 68 18 9 3 3 0 0 86 5 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 59 41 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 63 37 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 71 29 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 54 46 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 61 39 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 73 6 0 0 0 0 21 100 0 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 74 11 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 73 14 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 75 6 5 0 0 0 15 94 0 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 74 9 3 5 0 0 9 91 6 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 69 10 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 52 35 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 79 11 5 6 0 0 0 90 6 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 68 21 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 34
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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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 54 14 19 0 7 0 6 72 7 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 57 11 10 11 0 11 0 77 12 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 50 15 14 7 7 7 0 70 15 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 60 10 14 6 0 5 5 78 6 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 56 12 14 6 3 6 3 75 10 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 55 19 7 6 7 0 6 79 14 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 41 22 21 5 6 5 0 67 11 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 43 29 7 13 7 0 0 72 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 50 15 20 0 6 5 5 72 6 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 47 21 15 5 6 3 3 72 12 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 28 33 13 12 7 0 6 66 21 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 42 22 15 10 6 5 0 67 17 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 29 36 7 21 7 0 0 65 28 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 41 20 19 5 6 5 5 67 12 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 36 27 14 11 6 3 3 67 19 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 35 33 0 19 13 0 0 68 32 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 26 22 5 31 10 5 0 51 44 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 15 22 7 28 21 7 0 40 52 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 40 30 0 25 5 0 0 70 30 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 30 27 3 26 11 3 0 58 39 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 41 33 7 7 0 13 0 85 8 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 31 38 15 0 0 16 0 82 0 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 29 50 7 7 0 7 0 85 8 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 40 26 14 0 0 20 0 82 0 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 36 36 11 3 0 15 0 83 3 34
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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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 55 32 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 37 31 22 5 6 0 0 68 11 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 36 21 30 13 0 0 0 57 13 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 51 39 5 0 6 0 0 89 6 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 45 31 15 5 3 0 0 76 9 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 40 27 7 20 0 6 0 72 21 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 26 42 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 22 36 15 14 7 7 0 61 22 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 40 35 10 16 0 0 0 75 16 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 32 35 12 15 3 3 0 70 18 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 55 20 6 13 6 0 0 74 19 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 16 32 6 25 5 15 0 57 36 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 30 15 7 42 7 0 0 44 49 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 35 35 6 5 5 15 0 82 11 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 33 27 6 20 6 9 0 65 28 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 40 27 12 14 6 0 0 67 21 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 43 21 21 11 0 5 0 67 11 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 15 35 28 22 0 0 0 50 22 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 60 15 10 6 5 5 0 79 11 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 42 23 17 12 3 3 0 67 16 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 26 20 0 21 20 13 0 53 47 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 22 10 10 21 20 16 0 38 49 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 8 14 7 28 36 7 0 24 68 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 35 15 5 16 9 20 0 62 32 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 24 14 6 21 20 15 0 45 48 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 34 40 7 7 6 0 6 79 14 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 18 31 26 11 10 5 0 51 22 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 16 35 29 0 20 0 0 51 20 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 31 35 10 15 0 5 5 72 17 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 25 35 18 9 8 3 3 63 18 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 28 32 6 27 6 0 0 60 34 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 6 32 20 10 26 6 0 41 38 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 0 29 21 23 27 0 0 29 50 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 26 35 9 14 10 6 0 65 26 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 16 32 14 18 17 3 0 50 36 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 40 21 7 19 12 0 0 61 32 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 22 27 25 5 5 10 6 58 12 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 35 7 14 7 13 14 8 55 27 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 26 36 19 14 5 0 0 62 19 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 30 24 17 11 8 6 3 60 21 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 52 21 14 0 6 0 7 79 7 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 32 15 21 5 5 10 11 60 13 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 21 7 22 7 14 7 23 40 29 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 55 25 15 0 0 5 0 84 0 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 41 18 18 3 6 6 9 69 10 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 68 6 0 0 19 0 7 80 20 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 37 20 0 0 5 27 11 92 8 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 22 21 0 0 20 14 23 68 32 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 70 10 0 0 5 16 0 94 6 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 50 14 0 0 11 15 9 85 15 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 54 0 21 6 19 0 0 54 25 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 53 16 5 0 5 10 11 88 6 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 14 15 22 7 20 7 15 37 35 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 81 5 5 0 5 5 0 90 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 53 9 12 3 11 6 6 71 16 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 40 26 14 6 0 13 0 76 7 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 16 48 21 10 0 5 0 67 10 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 0 65 22 13 0 0 0 65 13 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 45 20 16 5 0 15 0 76 6 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 27 38 18 8 0 9 0 71 9 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 46 33 8 7 6 0 0 79 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 37 48 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 22 57 0 14 7 0 0 79 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 54 31 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 41 42 6 6 6 0 0 83 11 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 47 27 0 19 6 0 0 74 26 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 48 22 10 10 5 5 0 73 16 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 29 37 0 27 7 0 0 66 34 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 60 16 10 5 5 5 0 80 10 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 48 24 6 14 6 3 0 74 20 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 27 34 19 6 7 8 0 65 14 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 37 32 5 10 5 11 0 77 17 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 15 35 14 13 14 8 0 55 30 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 45 31 10 5 0 10 0 84 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 33 33 11 8 6 9 0 72 16 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 60 13 0 6 14 7 0 78 22 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 54 16 5 5 10 5 5 77 17 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 29 21 7 7 29 0 7 54 39 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 76 10 0 5 0 10 0 95 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 57 14 3 6 12 6 3 78 19 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 60 14 13 6 6 0 0 74 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 58 27 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 43 22 21 0 13 0 0 65 13 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 70 20 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 59 21 11 3 5 0 0 80 8 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 53 28 6 13 0 0 0 81 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 48 26 5 21 0 0 0 74 21 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 36 36 7 21 0 0 0 72 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 60 20 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 50 27 6 17 0 0 0 77 17 34

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 60 27 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 58 21 5 11 5 0 0 79 16 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 43 29 7 14 7 0 0 72 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 59 23 3 12 3 0 0 83 15 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 55 19 14 0 6 6 0 79 7 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 53 21 5 5 5 11 0 83 11 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 38 35 14 7 7 0 0 72 14 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 65 10 5 0 5 15 0 89 6 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 54 20 9 3 6 9 0 81 9 34
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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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 53 28 19 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 41 33 26 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 62 31 7 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 35 31 34 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 46 31 23 34

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 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 12 46 18 6 13 6 16
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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 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 23 77 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 20 22 6 6 21 25 0 56 36 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 15 12 15 10 10 32 5 43 33 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 0 8 14 21 22 28 7 13 66 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 29 22 10 0 10 30 0 72 14 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 17 16 11 8 15 29 3 49 34 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 46 27 0 6 13 8 0 79 21 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 42 17 26 5 5 5 0 62 11 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 36 13 22 13 7 8 0 54 23 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 49 27 10 0 10 5 0 80 10 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 44 21 14 5 9 6 0 69 15 34
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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 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 20 80 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 27 8 6 8 19 25 7 51 40 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 27 5 25 0 5 32 5 51 8 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 8 7 28 8 21 21 7 21 40 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 40 6 10 0 5 35 5 76 8 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 27 6 17 3 11 29 6 51 22 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 46 20 0 6 13 14 0 77 23 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 42 17 21 5 0 16 0 70 6 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 29 20 14 13 7 15 0 59 24 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 54 17 10 0 5 15 0 83 6 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 44 18 12 5 6 15 0 73 13 34
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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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 46 13 0 22 13 0 7 63 37 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 53 11 5 10 21 0 0 64 31 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 50 0 7 21 21 0 0 50 42 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 49 20 0 11 15 0 5 73 27 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 50 12 3 15 17 0 3 63 33 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 40 8 20 33 0 0 0 47 33 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 32 31 26 10 0 0 0 63 10 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 22 14 21 43 0 0 0 36 43 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 44 26 25 5 0 0 0 70 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 35 21 23 20 0 0 0 56 20 34

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 13 20 41 6 19 0 0 33 25 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 16 20 37 16 11 0 0 37 27 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 7 15 43 7 28 0 0 22 35 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 21 24 35 15 6 0 0 44 20 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 15 20 39 12 15 0 0 35 26 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 13 33 21 6 26 0 0 46 32 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 21 26 27 11 15 0 0 47 26 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 0 35 24 0 42 0 0 35 42 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 30 25 25 15 5 0 0 55 20 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 18 29 24 9 20 0 0 47 29 34

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
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 41 13 20 12 13 0 0 54 25 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 21 22 14 21 22 0 0 43 42 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 29 23 7 21 21 0 0 52 42 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 30 15 24 15 16 0 0 46 30 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 30 18 17 17 18 0 0 48 35 34

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 48 33 0 14 6 0 0 80 20 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 47 32 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 30 42 7 14 7 0 0 72 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 59 25 6 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 47 32 6 12 3 0 0 80 14 34

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
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
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To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 33 34 14 6 13 0 0 67 19 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 17 48 15 15 5 0 0 65 20 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 15 43 7 21 14 0 0 58 35 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 31 40 20 5 5 0 0 71 10 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 24 41 15 11 8 0 0 66 20 34

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
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(%)
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To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 48 0 26 0 6 0 20 60 8 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 23 31 21 10 10 0 5 57 21 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 23 13 28 14 7 0 15 43 25 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 42 20 20 0 9 0 10 68 10 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 34 17 23 6 8 0 12 58 16 34

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
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To a large extent
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 55 26 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 44 22 15 20 0 0 0 65 20 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 38 28 13 14 7 0 0 65 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 56 20 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 48 23 14 11 3 0 0 72 14 34

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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To a very large extent
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 41 13 39 0 7 0 0 54 7 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 16 37 32 10 5 0 0 53 15 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 15 29 35 7 14 0 0 44 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 35 25 36 5 0 0 0 60 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 27 26 35 6 6 0 0 53 11 34

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

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(%)
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To a large extent
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To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 41 27 7 19 7 0 0 68 25 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 31 38 20 5 5 0 0 70 10 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 7 44 14 27 7 0 0 52 35 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 55 26 15 0 5 0 0 81 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 36 33 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 34

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 41 39 7 6 7 0 0 80 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 44 40 5 0 10 0 0 84 10 18
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 32 45 0 7 15 0 0 77 23 13
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 50 36 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 43 40 6 3 9 0 0 83 12 33

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
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 13 47 13 21 7 0 0 60 27 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 33 25 16 11 15 0 0 58 26 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 29 28 7 29 7 0 0 57 37 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 20 40 20 5 15 0 0 60 20 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 24 35 15 15 12 0 0 59 26 34

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

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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 32 21 27 20 0 0 0 53 20 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 31 26 22 10 10 0 0 57 21 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 21 23 29 21 7 0 0 43 28 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 39 25 21 10 5 0 0 64 15 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 32 24 24 15 6 0 0 56 20 34

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
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(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 26 34 34 0 7 0 0 60 7 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 21 32 16 26 5 0 0 53 31 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 22 21 43 7 7 0 0 42 14 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 24 41 10 20 5 0 0 65 25 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 23 33 24 15 6 0 0 56 21 34

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
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 19 34 14 26 8 0 0 53 34 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 32 26 10 32 0 0 0 58 32 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 22 21 13 36 8 0 0 43 44 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 29 36 10 25 0 0 0 65 25 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 26 30 12 29 3 0 0 56 33 34

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
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 54 12 0 20 14 0 0 66 34 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 42 32 15 6 5 0 0 74 11 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 29 21 21 7 22 0 0 50 29 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 60 25 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 47 23 9 12 9 0 0 71 21 34

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

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(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 67 8 7 13 6 0 0 74 19 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 64 16 0 5 10 0 5 84 16 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 29 30 7 7 20 0 7 63 29 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 91 0 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 65 12 3 8 8 0 3 80 17 34

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 66 21 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 58 16 5 5 16 0 0 74 21 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 58 14 7 7 14 0 0 73 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 64 21 0 10 6 0 0 85 15 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 62 18 3 8 9 0 0 80 17 34

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
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 54 19 14 13 0 0 0 74 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 64 16 5 5 10 0 0 80 15 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 23 35 22 13 7 0 0 58 20 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 85 6 0 5 5 0 0 91 9 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 60 18 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 34

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
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(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 66 7 0 0 0 7 21 100 0 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 68 5 0 0 11 0 16 87 13 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 49 7 0 0 7 0 37 89 11 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 79 5 0 0 6 5 6 94 6 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 67 6 0 0 6 3 18 92 8 34

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
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 80 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 58 32 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 64 22 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 70 25 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 68 24 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 34

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 60 27 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 61 22 6 0 5 5 0 88 6 18
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 65 14 7 0 7 7 0 85 7 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 57 32 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 19
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 61 25 6 0 6 3 0 88 6 33

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 26 0 27 34 13 0 0 26 47 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 38 15 31 15 0 0 0 53 15 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 29 14 28 22 7 0 0 43 29 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 35 5 31 24 5 0 0 40 29 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 33 9 29 24 6 0 0 41 29 34

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
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(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
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(%)
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 6 41 34 6 13 0 0 47 19 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 27 16 47 10 0 0 0 43 10 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 8 22 42 13 14 0 0 30 27 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 25 30 40 5 0 0 0 55 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 18 27 41 8 6 0 0 45 14 34

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
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Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 6 27 53 0 13 0 0 34 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 16 16 58 10 0 0 0 32 10 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 15 23 42 7 14 0 0 38 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 10 20 66 5 0 0 0 30 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 12 21 56 6 6 0 0 33 11 34

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
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(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 13 8 60 7 12 0 0 19 21 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 5 31 42 17 5 0 0 22 36 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 21 14 43 15 7 0 0 22 35 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 0 25 55 11 10 0 0 20 25 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 8 21 50 13 8 0 0 21 29 34

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 61 19 7 6 7 0 0 80 13 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 42 48 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 44 42 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 55 30 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 51 35 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 42 32 6 12 7 0 0 74 19 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 38 26 11 10 10 5 0 67 22 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 16 42 0 21 21 0 0 58 42 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 56 19 15 5 0 5 0 79 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 40 28 9 11 9 3 0 70 21 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 61 33 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 55 5 5 10 15 11 0 66 28 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 44 14 0 14 20 7 0 63 37 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 67 19 5 0 5 5 0 90 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 57 17 3 6 11 6 0 79 18 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 68 26 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 64 11 5 10 10 0 0 75 20 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 44 21 7 14 13 0 0 66 27 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 81 15 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 66 17 3 6 8 0 0 83 14 34

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 60 14 6 6 13 0 0 74 19 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 54 15 5 26 0 0 0 69 26 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 44 14 14 14 14 0 0 58 28 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 65 15 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 57 15 6 17 6 0 0 71 23 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 40 33 0 21 6 0 0 73 27 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 41 33 10 10 5 0 0 74 15 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 21 36 0 29 14 0 0 57 43 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 54 31 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 40 33 6 15 6 0 0 74 21 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 35 25 14 14 6 6 0 64 22 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 41 22 10 22 5 0 0 63 27 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 15 36 7 29 14 0 0 50 43 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 54 15 15 11 0 5 0 73 12 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 38 23 12 18 6 3 0 63 25 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 40 21 6 20 0 13 0 70 23 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 46 22 21 0 11 0 0 68 11 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 35 23 21 7 7 7 0 62 15 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 49 21 10 10 6 5 0 73 16 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 43 22 14 9 6 6 0 69 16 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 66 8 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 52 28 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 50 15 28 7 0 0 0 65 7 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 64 22 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 58 19 20 3 0 0 0 77 3 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 80 14 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 85 10 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 79 14 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 85 10 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 83 11 0 3 0 3 0 97 3 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 67 19 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 53 32 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 58 28 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 60 25 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 59 26 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 66 27 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 60 10 0 20 5 5 0 74 26 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 58 7 0 34 0 0 0 66 34 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 66 25 0 0 5 5 0 95 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 63 18 0 14 3 3 0 83 17 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 61 32 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 64 15 0 15 5 0 0 79 21 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 51 21 7 14 7 0 0 72 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 71 24 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 63 23 3 9 3 0 0 86 12 34
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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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 27 73 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 20 80 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 43 57 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 10 90 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 23 77 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 59 41 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 34 66 18
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 79 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 21 79 19
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 45 55 33

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 93 7 15

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 74 26 15

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 45 8 0 36 10 0 0 54 46 11

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 60 26 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 64 16 0 15 5 0 0 80 20 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 65 14 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 60 25 11 0 5 0 0 85 5 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 62 20 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 34
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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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 34 32 34 0 49 51 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 21 42 37 0 67 33 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 50 29 21 0 36 64 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 10 44 47 0 82 18 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 26 38 36 0 59 41 34

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 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness 59 13 6 7 8 0 8 78 15 15
2020 A mental health issue affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness - Not selected 31 27 27 5 0 0 11 64 5 19
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions 41 14 15 14 8 0 7 60 24 14
2020 A chronic health condition or pain affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, and other disabilities or health conditions - Not selected 45 25 20 0 0 0 11 78 0 20
2020 An intellectual disability affects your ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations - Not selected 43 21 18 6 3 0 9 70 10 34
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