2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Auditor General of Canada by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	48	3	7	1	89	8	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	24	49	0	21	7	73	27	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	48	2	9	1	88	10	54

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	80	14	2	3	1	95	3	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	92	8	0	0	0	100	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	80	17	3	0	0	97	0	54

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	48	9	7	1	0	83	7	390
2020	Gay or lesbian	18	54	7	14	7	0	72	21	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	58	1	12	0	1	86	12	54
2019	Heterosexual	58	33	4	4	1	0	91	5	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	38	4	5	2	0	88	8	76

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	42	11	9	1	0	78	11	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	41	0	14	0	0	86	14	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	42	4	14	1	0	80	16	52
2019	Heterosexual	34	45	9	10	1	0	79	11	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	40	10	10	4	1	76	15	74
2018	Heterosexual	37	49	6	7	1	0	86	8	373
2018	Prefer not to answer	35	46	6	7	6	0	81	13	60

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	34	7	7	0	1	87	7	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	13	57	15	8	7	0	70	15	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	42	6	8	0	0	86	8	54
2019	Heterosexual	59	32	4	3	2	0	91	5	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	55	32	7	5	1	0	86	7	75

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	38	8	7	1	0	84	8	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	36	21	12	0	0	67	12	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	36	6	9	2	0	83	11	54
2019	Heterosexual	48	36	7	7	2	1	85	9	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	34	9	6	5	0	80	11	76
2018	Heterosexual	45	39	7	6	2	1	85	8	371
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	36	5	13	8	0	74	21	60

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	35	12	4	2	81	7	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	34	15	19	0	66	19	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	50	11	2	0	86	2	54
2019	Heterosexual	43	40	9	6	2	82	8	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	39	14	5	3	77	9	76
2018	Heterosexual	42	42	9	5	3	84	7	370
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	40	14	7	4	76	11	60

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	43	11	9	4	0	1	76	13	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	32	14	5	7	0	0	74	12	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	33	19	10	2	2	0	68	12	54
2019	Heterosexual	32	43	13	9	3	0	0	75	13	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	45	13	12	9	2	0	65	21	76
2018	Heterosexual	27	44	15	10	4	0	0	71	14	373
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	39	20	8	7	0	1	65	15	60

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	48	10	8	1	81	9	388
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	36	12	0	7	82	7	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	37	7	17	0	76	17	54
2019	Heterosexual	32	48	10	8	1	80	10	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	47	14	11	3	72	14	76
2018	Heterosexual	36	45	11	7	2	81	9	373
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	54	10	10	4	77	14	60

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	38	5	2	1	93	3	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	40	7	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	60	27	13	0	0	87	0	54
2019	Heterosexual	55	36	5	3	1	91	4	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	39	3	8	0	90	8	75
2018	Heterosexual	60	34	4	2	0	94	2	373
2018	Prefer not to answer	46	44	6	0	4	90	4	60

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	43	11	7	2	80	9	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	30	7	17	7	69	24	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	43	10	1	6	82	7	54
2019	Heterosexual	38	40	11	8	3	78	12	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	39	18	11	7	64	18	75
2018	Heterosexual	34	46	11	7	2	80	9	373
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	40	14	12	7	67	19	60

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	36	7	3	1	89	4	388
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	33	13	7	0	79	7	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	43	7	0	0	93	0	54
2019	Heterosexual	50	36	10	2	1	86	4	330
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	38	7	3	1	89	4	76
2018	Heterosexual	51	37	8	2	1	88	4	370
2018	Prefer not to answer	55	27	11	5	2	82	7	59

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	35	45	10	8	1	0	80	10	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	28	14	5	7	5	73	12	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	27	16	7	6	0	72	13	54
2019	Heterosexual	38	42	10	7	3	0	80	10	328
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	36	13	13	2	0	71	16	75
2018	Heterosexual	36	44	11	8	1	0	81	9	373
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	34	15	12	6	0	68	17	60

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	38	13	5	2	80	7	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	27	18	7	7	69	13	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	35	16	6	4	74	9	54
2019	Heterosexual	43	34	11	8	4	78	11	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	38	11	6	7	77	12	76
2018	Heterosexual	35	43	13	5	3	78	8	370
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	36	10	9	7	74	16	60

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	45	9	6	1	1	84	7	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	39	42	5	13	0	0	82	13	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	37	14	8	0	0	78	8	52
2019	Heterosexual	38	43	11	6	2	0	82	8	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	45	13	3	4	0	80	7	74
2018	Heterosexual	38	43	11	6	2	0	81	8	373
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	40	13	14	4	0	69	19	60

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	38	9	4	1	86	5	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	50	7	5	7	82	12	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	48	10	3	0	87	3	54
2019	Heterosexual	45	42	8	3	2	87	5	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	41	37	16	5	1	78	6	76
2018	Heterosexual	45	39	8	5	2	85	7	374
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	45	11	5	4	80	9	60

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	39	19	9	5	67	14	390
2020	Gay or lesbian	33	28	27	12	0	61	12	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	42	21	5	10	64	15	54
2019	Heterosexual	32	38	17	9	4	70	12	330
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	32	24	9	4	63	13	76
2018	Heterosexual	26	40	20	10	3	67	13	374
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	34	29	10	1	60	12	60

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	18	40	26	9	0	1	35	24	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	18	52	22	7	0	0	30	18	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	24	41	21	10	0	0	31	29	54
2019	Heterosexual	7	25	30	27	9	1	1	37	32	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	18	34	33	8	0	0	41	25	75
2018	Heterosexual	5	20	38	26	11	0	0	36	25	373
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	24	39	20	7	0	1	28	33	60

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	2	8	19	43	26	1	1	71	10	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	5	7	67	21	0	0	88	5	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	20	29	25	23	2	0	49	21	53
2019	Heterosexual	6	20	29	26	17	0	2	44	27	330
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	13	30	26	15	1	1	42	26	76
2018	Heterosexual	3	13	25	35	21	1	1	58	17	370
2018	Prefer not to answer	3	23	20	36	12	4	1	51	28	60

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	17	33	29	10	1	1	39	27	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	7	24	33	36	0	0	0	36	31	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	19	45	12	13	2	0	26	28	54
2019	Heterosexual	8	15	35	26	12	2	1	40	24	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	15	39	24	8	0	3	33	26	76
2018	Heterosexual	7	17	35	25	14	1	1	40	25	371
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	23	29	24	9	0	0	33	38	59

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	6	16	36	32	9	0	1	41	22	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	17	7	27	50	0	0	0	50	24	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	21	31	34	10	0	0	44	25	54
2019	Heterosexual	4	12	39	34	11	1	0	45	16	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	22	35	27	11	1	0	38	27	76
2018	Heterosexual	7	14	38	31	10	1	0	41	21	371
2018	Prefer not to answer	3	17	49	23	7	0	1	30	20	60

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	22	32	26	9	1	2	36	31	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	5	27	30	20	18	0	0	38	32	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	17	29	27	8	0	0	35	36	54
2019	Heterosexual	14	21	33	18	11	1	2	30	36	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	21	32	15	12	1	1	28	39	76
2018	Heterosexual	15	26	33	16	8	1	1	25	42	371
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	27	36	14	4	0	3	19	45	60

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	4	11	29	33	18	2	3	54	16	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	13	0	22	40	18	7	0	63	14	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	21	29	27	11	4	0	39	30	54
2019	Heterosexual	12	24	30	20	11	3	1	32	37	329
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	19	31	16	10	3	0	27	41	75
2018	Heterosexual	11	23	32	21	10	1	1	32	35	372
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	30	31	21	5	1	3	27	40	60

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	18	43	24	8	2	1	32	24	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	12	0	54	16	13	5	0	30	12	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	20	37	12	13	4	0	26	36	54
2019	Heterosexual	8	18	41	21	10	1	1	32	27	328
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	16	46	21	8	1	0	29	25	76
2018	Heterosexual	9	19	40	22	9	1	0	32	28	372
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	19	36	17	7	0	1	24	39	60

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	21	42	20	9	1	29	28	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	28	35	18	0	0	18	47	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	23	26	35	13	0	47	26	54
2019	Heterosexual	10	19	39	21	10	1	31	30	330
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	22	32	24	15	0	39	29	76

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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	Heterosexual	28	36	17	7	2	6	4	71	10	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	14	50	10	7	7	13	0	73	15	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	35	16	4	4	6	9	71	10	54
2019	Heterosexual	35	30	11	10	4	7	4	72	15	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	27	36	10	9	5	7	6	72	16	75
2018	Heterosexual	24	36	14	12	3	7	4	67	17	374
2018	Prefer not to answer	20	40	18	9	8	1	3	62	19	60

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	59	30	6	4	1	0	89	5	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	34	5	7	7	0	82	13	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	35	10	0	4	0	86	4	54
2019	Heterosexual	52	33	5	6	2	1	86	9	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	54	21	11	10	4	0	75	14	76
2018	Heterosexual	51	34	8	3	3	1	86	6	373
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	28	22	8	5	0	65	14	60

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	67	28	3	1	1	0	95	2	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	59	27	13	0	0	0	87	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	56	37	7	0	0	0	93	0	54
2019	Heterosexual	63	29	3	4	1	0	92	5	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	56	32	5	5	1	0	88	6	76
2018	Heterosexual	61	32	4	3	0	0	93	3	373
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	32	6	7	2	2	84	9	60

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	36	7	3	1	0	88	4	390
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	32	13	0	7	0	80	7	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	40	7	0	2	0	91	2	54
2019	Heterosexual	50	38	6	4	2	0	89	5	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	33	15	2	2	0	80	4	76
2018	Heterosexual	46	42	7	3	1	1	89	4	372
2018	Prefer not to answer	41	40	8	9	2	0	81	11	60

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	Heterosexual	49	26	8	3	2	8	4	86	6	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	52	20	21	0	7	0	0	72	7	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	21	11	5	6	6	2	75	13	54

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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	Heterosexual	56	29	8	2	1	0	3	88	3	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	25	21	0	7	0	7	70	7	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	28	15	3	6	0	2	75	9	54
2019	Heterosexual	51	29	9	3	3	1	4	84	6	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	49	27	13	4	2	1	4	80	7	76

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	40	12	7	3	1	77	10	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	59	22	7	12	0	0	82	12	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	32	10	9	8	0	73	17	54
2019	Heterosexual	38	39	10	7	4	1	79	11	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	36	10	15	2	0	73	17	75
2018	Heterosexual	40	41	9	7	2	1	82	9	371
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	31	9	16	3	1	71	20	60

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	Heterosexual	53	32	8	4	1	1	0	86	6	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	45	23	7	7	7	7	5	77	15	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	28	8	0	7	4	2	84	7	53

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	34	8	6	1	0	85	7	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	26	7	13	0	0	79	13	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	34	6	10	2	0	81	12	54
2019	Heterosexual	50	34	8	5	2	1	85	7	330
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	19	10	12	4	2	74	16	75
2018	Heterosexual	49	36	5	8	2	0	85	10	368
2018	Prefer not to answer	43	35	11	7	4	0	78	11	59

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	Heterosexual	55	45	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	78	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	53	54

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	Heterosexual	73	18	2	1	0	2	4	97	1	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	16	7	0	7	19	5	82	9	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	70	12	2	6	0	8	1	91	7	54

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	29	7	5	2	0	86	6	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	38	30	21	0	12	0	67	12	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	25	11	10	2	0	77	12	54
2019	Heterosexual	51	34	7	4	2	1	86	7	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	54	19	14	11	3	0	72	14	76
2018	Heterosexual	51	31	9	5	4	0	82	9	372
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	32	10	8	5	0	76	13	60

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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	29	4	3	1	3	92	4	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	43	10	0	0	0	90	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	35	10	6	2	2	81	9	54
2019	Heterosexual	47	34	9	4	3	2	83	8	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	32	12	8	4	5	75	13	76
2018	Heterosexual	43	39	7	6	3	2	84	10	375
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	40	10	19	6	2	65	25	59

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	31	10	7	2	1	81	9	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	47	36	5	13	0	0	82	13	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	33	11	10	3	2	75	13	53
2019	Heterosexual	32	35	14	12	7	0	67	19	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	37	14	23	5	0	58	28	76
2018	Heterosexual	35	34	13	12	5	1	70	17	373
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	28	25	8	17	2	49	25	60

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	36	15	14	4	3	67	18	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	28	33	21	10	7	0	61	18	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	32	10	20	10	0	61	30	54
2019	Heterosexual	18	39	17	14	10	2	58	25	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	30	17	22	16	4	43	39	76
2018	Heterosexual	22	37	16	14	9	2	60	24	373
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	28	23	16	21	2	38	38	60

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	39	13	10	3	0	73	14	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	33	48	19	0	0	0	81	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	43	6	17	2	0	75	19	53
2019	Heterosexual	18	36	18	16	10	2	55	27	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	34	17	21	11	2	50	33	76
2018	Heterosexual	18	40	18	15	8	1	59	23	374
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	38	12	23	16	2	49	39	60

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	Heterosexual	62	26	6	3	0	1	2	90	3	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	71	15	14	0	0	0	0	86	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	61	16	16	8	0	0	0	77	8	54
2019	Heterosexual	57	29	8	1	1	1	1	89	3	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	57	29	11	0	1	2	1	88	1	76

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	40	46	7	6	1	0	86	7	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	48	5	5	0	0	90	5	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	32	14	5	2	0	78	7	54
2019	Heterosexual	27	45	14	8	5	0	72	14	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	29	44	8	14	4	1	74	18	76
2018	Heterosexual	35	44	11	7	2	0	80	9	368
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	32	23	10	2	2	65	12	60

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	50	11	14	4	1	71	18	387
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	49	7	12	5	0	76	17	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	31	12	22	12	2	53	35	54
2019	Heterosexual	15	35	19	19	12	1	51	31	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	31	16	25	14	1	44	39	76

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	Heterosexual	47	33	10	6	1	1	1	82	7	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	27	25	7	7	0	0	62	13	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	49	26	7	10	0	6	2	81	11	54
2019	Heterosexual	47	35	7	7	3	0	1	83	10	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	46	6	7	0	4	0	86	8	75
2018	Heterosexual	53	35	6	4	1	0	0	88	6	370
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	40	7	2	2	3	2	89	4	59

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	38	8	4	0	0	88	4	387
2020	Gay or lesbian	41	47	12	0	0	0	88	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	32	13	11	0	0	77	11	54
2019	Heterosexual	49	34	11	4	2	1	83	6	330
2019	Prefer not to answer	36	48	8	7	1	0	84	8	75
2018	Heterosexual	53	33	9	4	1	0	87	5	369
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	35	13	7	6	0	74	13	58

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	Heterosexual	32	24	16	10	3	11	4	66	15	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	14	41	12	14	7	12	0	63	24	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	28	24	3	11	9	5	55	17	54
2019	Heterosexual	25	30	14	11	7	10	3	63	21	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	28	18	17	9	9	4	49	30	76
2018	Heterosexual	32	25	15	11	6	9	2	64	19	369
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	25	20	19	8	9	6	44	32	60

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	43	14	10	2	2	75	12	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	18	14	13	5	0	67	18	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	43	14	12	4	0	70	16	54
2019	Heterosexual	30	39	14	12	5	1	69	17	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	32	16	19	7	2	57	26	75
2018	Heterosexual	31	40	11	11	5	1	72	17	368
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	51	19	8	6	2	65	15	60

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	Heterosexual	28	32	15	12	9	2	2	62	22	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	36	20	14	7	24	0	0	56	30	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	39	13	9	13	0	4	64	23	54
2019	Heterosexual	30	28	13	16	11	1	2	60	27	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	29	14	18	19	1	1	48	38	76
2018	Heterosexual	27	33	14	10	11	2	2	63	22	368
2018	Prefer not to answer	16	31	14	17	18	1	3	50	36	59

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	Heterosexual	48	24	15	4	4	0	4	75	9	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	27	15	7	0	7	0	76	8	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	23	13	8	3	2	0	75	12	54
2019	Heterosexual	56	25	9	4	3	0	2	83	8	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	28	16	3	4	0	3	77	7	76

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	Heterosexual	55	25	12	4	1	0	3	82	5	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	5	22	13	0	0	12	60	15	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	58	21	14	4	1	2	0	81	5	54
2019	Heterosexual	54	25	13	4	1	0	3	82	5	330
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	24	12	4	4	1	3	79	9	76

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	Heterosexual	81	7	2	1	2	2	5	95	2	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	81	14	0	0	0	0	5	100	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	76	9	7	2	0	4	1	90	2	54
2019	Heterosexual	84	6	2	0	1	3	3	96	2	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	79	9	3	0	1	5	3	96	1	76

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	Heterosexual	79	9	3	0	0	1	8	96	1	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	72	16	0	0	7	0	5	92	8	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	68	8	10	4	2	6	2	83	7	54
2019	Heterosexual	87	4	1	0	1	1	6	98	1	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	81	6	4	0	1	1	7	94	1	76

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	Heterosexual	31	50	11	6	1	2	0	82	7	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	35	30	7	21	0	0	7	70	22	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	36	21	13	0	4	0	65	13	54
2019	Heterosexual	23	55	10	8	2	3	0	79	10	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	45	11	15	5	2	0	68	20	76
2018	Heterosexual	28	45	16	6	3	2	0	75	9	367
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	46	20	11	2	3	0	66	13	60

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	42	9	4	1	1	85	5	388
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	45	7	7	0	0	87	7	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	38	15	16	2	0	67	18	54
2019	Heterosexual	41	42	9	5	3	1	83	7	330
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	37	16	7	4	3	72	11	76
2018	Heterosexual	48	40	5	4	2	1	89	6	370
2018	Prefer not to answer	31	52	9	5	2	0	83	8	60

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	36	11	5	1	3	82	6	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	35	19	14	0	0	67	14	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	41	7	11	0	2	82	11	54
2019	Heterosexual	51	34	9	3	2	1	87	4	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	29	7	10	0	4	82	11	75
2018	Heterosexual	49	36	9	2	0	2	88	2	372
2018	Prefer not to answer	33	39	21	5	2	0	72	7	59

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	Heterosexual	30	28	21	9	3	8	0	64	13	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	23	29	7	0	13	0	58	8	14
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	35	12	17	0	9	2	68	19	54

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	Heterosexual	50	27	9	6	1	5	2	83	7	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	15	21	0	7	0	0	72	7	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	36	15	11	2	2	2	71	13	54

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	68	26	3	2	1	94	2	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	35	7	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	44	1	7	0	91	7	54
2019	Heterosexual	63	28	5	4	1	91	4	330
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	36	8	4	1	88	5	76
2018	Heterosexual	60	33	4	1	1	94	2	371
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	45	10	5	4	82	9	60

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	62	26	7	3	1	0	89	4	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	28	7	7	5	0	82	12	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	40	7	9	1	2	82	11	53
2019	Heterosexual	47	30	13	7	3	0	77	10	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	30	19	12	5	0	64	17	76
2018	Heterosexual	48	36	9	5	3	1	84	8	371
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	38	22	10	6	0	63	15	59

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	59	30	5	4	1	1	90	5	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	53	28	0	7	5	7	87	13	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	47	4	7	2	2	87	9	53
2019	Heterosexual	45	33	11	8	4	0	78	12	330
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	31	17	10	5	0	68	15	76
2018	Heterosexual	45	38	9	5	2	0	83	7	371
2018	Prefer not to answer	22	50	12	10	7	0	72	17	58

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	Heterosexual	56	23	11	5	4	2	0	80	9	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	27	39	16	0	12	7	0	71	13	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	39	10	6	3	3	0	80	10	54
2019	Heterosexual	39	32	13	9	5	2	0	73	14	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	24	25	5	10	5	0	59	15	76
2018	Heterosexual	41	26	21	7	4	1	1	67	12	371
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	34	16	12	7	4	0	63	20	59

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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	Heterosexual	14	54	32	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	40	41	19	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	53	37	54
2019	Heterosexual	19	45	36	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	40	39	76
2018	Heterosexual	16	47	37	373
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	43	44	60

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	Heterosexual	13	37	30	13	6	1	53
2019	Heterosexual	13	29	39	12	2	5	63
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	25	68	0	0	0	16
2018	Heterosexual	19	17	51	8	0	5	64

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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	Heterosexual	6	94	392
2019	Heterosexual	7	93	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	6	94	76
2018	Heterosexual	9	91	372
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	87	60

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	57	23
2019	Heterosexual	65	35	24
2018	Heterosexual	44	56	37

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	52	48	23
2019	Heterosexual	45	55	24
2018	Heterosexual	51	49	37

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	23
2019	Heterosexual	100	24
2018	Heterosexual	100	37

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	23
2019	Heterosexual	100	24
2018	Heterosexual	100	37

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	23

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	66	23
2019	Heterosexual	29	71	24
2018	Heterosexual	39	61	37

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	54	23
2019	Heterosexual	22	78	24
2018	Heterosexual	29	71	37

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	22	78	24
2018	Heterosexual	21	79	37

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	67	23
2019	Heterosexual	32	68	24
2018	Heterosexual	25	75	37

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	28	72	37

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	64	36	23
2019	Heterosexual	46	54	24
2018	Heterosexual	37	63	37

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	75	23
2018	Heterosexual	30	70	37

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	23
2019	Heterosexual	100	24
2018	Heterosexual	100	37

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	23
2018	Heterosexual	15	85	37

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	24

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	52	23
2019	Heterosexual	29	71	24
2018	Heterosexual	28	72	37

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	20	80	37

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	51	23
2019	Heterosexual	44	56	24
2018	Heterosexual	66	34	37

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	66	23
2018	Heterosexual	17	83	37

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	21	79	37

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	24
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	37

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	21	79	37

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	17	83	37

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	72	23
2019	Heterosexual	31	69	24
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	37

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	24
2018	Heterosexual	20	80	37

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	22	78	37

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	24
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	37

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	25	75	37

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	24
2018	Heterosexual	16	84	37

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	14	86	37

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	24
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	37

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	31	69	24
2018	Heterosexual	15	85	37

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	24

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	43	57	24
2018	Heterosexual	32	68	37

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	24
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	37

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	55	45	24
2018	Heterosexual	56	44	37

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	24
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	37

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	Heterosexual	19	12	14	6	2	39	8	59	14	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	33	14	20	0	0	33	0	70	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	14	19	3	4	34	8	56	11	54
2019	Heterosexual	21	14	13	7	3	34	9	60	18	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	16	19	2	4	32	11	56	10	76
2018	Heterosexual	21	14	13	5	3	35	8	63	13	374
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	15	14	8	9	29	12	48	29	60

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	Heterosexual	39	32	14	4	1	10	1	78	6	390
2020	Gay or lesbian	61	14	20	0	0	5	0	79	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	31	11	8	4	11	0	74	13	53
2019	Heterosexual	42	32	10	5	2	7	1	81	8	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	28	15	4	1	15	0	76	6	76
2018	Heterosexual	40	33	14	5	1	6	1	79	6	374
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	32	25	7	5	6	0	61	13	60

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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	Heterosexual	3	97	392
2019	Heterosexual	3	97	333
2018	Heterosexual	3	97	371

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	47	13
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	100	0	10

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	13

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	13

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	43	13

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	100	11
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	63	37	13
2019	Heterosexual	55	45	11

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	13

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	65	35	13
2019	Heterosexual	51	49	10

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	38	62	13

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	100	10
2018	Heterosexual	100	10

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	10

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	12	16	2	2	42	7	62	7	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	32	13	27	7	0	22	0	57	9	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	17	19	5	0	39	1	60	8	53
2019	Heterosexual	21	12	13	2	1	42	8	67	7	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	12	20	1	0	34	13	60	2	76
2018	Heterosexual	22	12	14	1	1	39	11	69	2	372
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	12	24	0	4	38	9	48	8	60

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	Heterosexual	41	29	15	2	1	11	1	79	4	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	27	20	7	0	0	0	73	7	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	22	12	8	0	19	0	75	10	54
2019	Heterosexual	42	32	11	2	1	11	1	84	3	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	26	14	3	0	15	3	80	3	76
2018	Heterosexual	42	35	13	1	0	8	1	84	2	374
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	37	23	2	2	11	2	69	5	60

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	59	18	14	4	4	78	8	390
2020	Gay or lesbian	59	22	5	0	13	82	13	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	21	19	11	2	68	13	54

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	Heterosexual	54	31	11	3	1	1	0	85	4	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	50	14	29	0	7	0	0	64	7	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	67	17	8	9	0	0	0	84	9	54
2019	Heterosexual	52	31	9	3	5	0	1	83	8	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	25	13	7	7	0	3	72	14	75
2018	Heterosexual	44	31	15	6	3	1	0	75	9	371
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	31	15	9	7	0	0	69	16	60

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	Heterosexual	11	25	30	22	11	0	0	37	33	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	0	33	29	33	5	0	0	33	38	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	24	29	27	10	0	0	34	37	54
2019	Heterosexual	13	32	29	15	11	0	1	45	26	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	16	19	33	16	15	0	2	35	32	74
2018	Heterosexual	10	24	31	23	12	1	0	34	35	371
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	23	39	15	15	0	0	32	30	60

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	Heterosexual	19	32	28	11	8	1	0	52	20	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	21	29	28	17	5	0	0	51	22	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	26	33	19	5	0	0	44	24	54
2019	Heterosexual	19	40	22	13	6	0	1	59	19	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	24	27	17	13	0	2	41	31	75
2018	Heterosexual	12	38	27	14	7	1	1	51	22	370
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	25	33	15	7	0	0	46	22	60

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	23	32	13	10	1	1	44	24	387
2020	Gay or lesbian	21	26	29	7	18	0	0	47	24	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	27	25	21	8	0	2	45	30	54
2019	Heterosexual	15	26	31	14	13	0	1	41	27	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	26	21	18	18	0	2	42	37	74
2018	Heterosexual	12	28	24	20	16	1	0	40	36	371
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	34	23	19	17	0	0	41	36	59

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	33	18	13	7	0	1	62	19	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	46	30	13	7	5	0	0	76	12	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	23	23	9	12	0	0	55	21	54
2019	Heterosexual	38	28	20	8	6	0	1	66	14	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	35	16	7	7	0	3	69	14	75
2018	Heterosexual	29	30	25	8	7	1	0	59	16	372
2018	Prefer not to answer	24	31	25	12	8	0	0	54	21	60

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	22	32	21	15	9	0	55	24	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	18	48	15	7	12	0	67	18	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	26	29	9	13	0	50	21	54
2019	Heterosexual	32	28	21	12	7	0	60	19	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	24	29	10	9	3	51	19	76
2018	Heterosexual	28	21	29	12	10	0	49	22	369
2018	Prefer not to answer	26	29	16	22	7	0	55	30	59

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	26	17	13	7	0	5	61	21	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	29	0	7	7	0	0	86	14	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	33	11	8	8	2	4	70	18	54

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	34	35	17	9	2	1	2	72	11	390
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	26	12	14	0	0	0	74	14	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	27	27	9	3	1	0	60	13	53
2019	Heterosexual	32	38	18	8	2	0	1	71	11	329
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	34	21	16	3	2	2	59	20	76
2018	Heterosexual	33	36	20	6	4	1	1	69	10	374
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	33	28	5	9	2	0	57	15	59

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	37	19	10	3	1	0	68	12	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	55	22	17	7	0	0	0	76	7	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	26	26	16	3	0	0	55	19	54
2019	Heterosexual	25	35	25	9	4	0	1	60	14	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	31	25	7	11	0	2	56	19	76
2018	Heterosexual	28	32	25	9	4	0	1	61	13	374
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	29	19	20	6	0	0	54	26	59

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	37	18	7	2	0	0	73	9	387
2020	Gay or lesbian	54	13	15	12	0	7	0	71	13	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	25	26	7	4	0	0	64	11	53
2019	Heterosexual	31	34	22	8	4	0	1	66	12	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	34	22	12	7	0	2	58	20	73
2018	Heterosexual	34	35	18	9	3	0	1	70	12	374
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	44	12	20	1	0	0	66	21	59

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	27	15	6	5	1	1	75	10	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	42	27	14	5	12	0	0	69	17	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	25	20	10	4	0	0	66	14	54
2019	Heterosexual	41	31	15	7	5	0	1	73	12	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	28	25	6	10	0	2	59	16	76

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	30	25	12	5	57	17	390
2020	Gay or lesbian	18	26	27	7	21	44	28	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	24	26	17	4	53	21	54

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	37	20	10	2	1	0	68	12	388
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	33	27	14	0	7	0	56	15	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	26	24	15	7	0	0	54	22	54
2019	Heterosexual	39	29	21	5	4	0	1	69	9	327
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	35	20	8	5	0	2	67	13	76
2018	Heterosexual	31	33	20	10	3	0	1	66	14	374
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	40	21	7	1	2	0	69	9	59

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	31	13	4	1	1	1	82	5	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	5	15	22	14	0	0	49	36	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	37	14	7	4	0	1	75	11	53
2019	Heterosexual	66	20	8	3	2	0	2	87	5	327
2019	Prefer not to answer	57	24	14	0	0	1	3	85	0	76
2018	Heterosexual	71	16	7	2	1	0	2	89	3	371
2018	Prefer not to answer	59	18	15	6	3	0	0	77	9	58

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	39	18	5	2	75	6	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	22	36	22	0	21	57	21	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	32	13	7	3	76	11	54

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	76	15	3	1	1	0	4	95	2	390
2020	Gay or lesbian	57	7	8	0	21	0	7	69	22	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	58	21	10	6	2	4	0	82	8	53
2019	Heterosexual	83	9	2	1	0	0	4	97	1	329
2019	Prefer not to answer	73	13	2	1	2	0	9	94	4	76
2018	Heterosexual	84	8	3	1	0	0	4	95	1	374
2018	Prefer not to answer	78	12	3	0	0	2	5	97	0	59

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	86	6	3	1	1	1	1	95	2	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	86	7	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	75	13	8	4	0	0	0	88	4	54
2019	Heterosexual	81	10	3	1	2	0	3	94	3	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	68	13	5	1	3	6	5	90	4	76
2018	Heterosexual	80	10	3	1	1	1	4	95	3	374
2018	Prefer not to answer	74	10	11	0	0	0	5	88	0	59

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	71	18	7	3	1	1	1	90	4	388
2020	Gay or lesbian	87	13	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	67	26	4	3	0	0	0	94	3	53
2019	Heterosexual	58	24	11	3	2	0	2	84	5	330
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	30	17	0	4	3	2	79	4	76
2018	Heterosexual	55	26	12	4	1	0	2	82	5	372
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	37	8	4	0	0	0	88	4	60

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	70	15	9	3	2	1	1	86	5	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	67	19	7	7	0	0	0	87	7	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	68	19	7	6	0	0	0	86	6	54
2019	Heterosexual	63	18	9	7	4	0	1	81	10	328
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	21	17	9	4	4	2	70	13	76
2018	Heterosexual	51	27	12	5	3	0	1	79	8	370
2018	Prefer not to answer	46	29	9	10	6	0	0	75	16	60

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	66	16	6	1	0	1	11	92	2	390
2020	Gay or lesbian	74	0	7	0	0	0	19	92	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	30	6	1	0	0	12	92	2	54
2019	Heterosexual	55	22	7	2	1	0	13	89	3	329
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	18	11	0	2	1	18	83	3	76
2018	Heterosexual	49	21	8	2	1	0	18	86	4	368
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	21	5	8	1	0	17	84	11	60

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	75	19	4	1	0	1	1	95	1	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	67	15	0	7	0	0	12	92	8	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	72	22	4	1	0	0	0	94	1	54
2019	Heterosexual	69	20	6	1	0	0	4	93	1	329
2019	Prefer not to answer	58	20	11	0	2	1	7	86	3	74
2018	Heterosexual	61	22	9	4	0	0	3	86	4	369
2018	Prefer not to answer	60	24	9	0	2	0	5	89	2	60

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	82	11	3	1	2	1	0	94	4	390
2020	Gay or lesbian	82	7	0	7	5	0	0	88	12	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	71	20	7	2	0	0	0	91	2	54
2019	Heterosexual	80	11	3	2	1	0	2	94	3	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	67	19	5	3	1	1	4	90	5	75
2018	Heterosexual	82	11	2	1	2	0	2	96	3	372
2018	Prefer not to answer	77	7	9	3	1	0	2	86	5	60

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	34	15	6	2	1	0	77	8	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	49	14	21	8	7	0	0	64	16	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	35	19	0	0	0	0	81	0	54
2019	Heterosexual	51	35	9	3	1	0	1	87	4	330
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	33	5	1	4	1	4	90	5	76
2018	Heterosexual	50	27	16	4	1	0	2	78	6	373
2018	Prefer not to answer	47	31	18	2	0	0	2	80	2	60

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	46	23	6	2	69	8	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	18	38	23	14	7	56	21	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	32	27	5	1	67	6	54

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	10	32	44	12	1	42	14	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	12	28	26	33	0	40	33	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	25	38	19	3	40	22	54
2019	Heterosexual	11	39	37	10	3	50	13	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	29	45	15	1	38	16	76
2018	Heterosexual	10	30	43	13	3	40	16	374
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	25	44	21	0	35	21	60

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	22	40	24	5	0	29	30	390
2020	Gay or lesbian	19	36	27	13	5	0	18	56	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	29	34	23	4	1	27	38	54
2019	Heterosexual	6	17	43	27	8	0	35	23	329
2019	Prefer not to answer	5	27	40	19	9	0	28	32	76
2018	Heterosexual	6	20	41	23	9	0	32	27	368
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	17	49	22	3	0	24	27	59

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	59	37	2	2	0	0	96	2	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	70	22	7	0	0	0	93	0	14
2020	Prefer not to answer	58	35	3	4	0	0	93	4	54
2019	Heterosexual	24	52	13	7	2	2	77	9	331
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	41	22	6	6	2	65	12	76
2018	Heterosexual	17	39	19	16	6	4	58	22	372
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	38	26	13	6	5	53	20	58

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	35	8	6	1	1	85	7	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	29	14	7	5	0	73	13	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	37	10	17	0	0	73	17	54

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	30	9	10	4	1	76	15	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	60	12	7	14	7	0	72	21	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	33	14	12	9	0	64	22	54

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	30	9	2	1	1	88	3	390
2020	Gay or lesbian	67	7	7	13	0	5	78	14	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	30	15	1	5	4	78	7	54

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	36	12	8	1	1	78	10	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	48	24	15	7	5	0	72	13	14
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	35	21	13	4	0	63	16	54
2019	Heterosexual	21	43	18	13	5	1	64	18	332
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	39	20	12	9	3	58	21	76
2018	Heterosexual	18	39	23	12	5	3	58	18	374
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	36	19	12	14	3	53	27	59

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	42	8	4	88	4	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	44	49	7	0	93	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	31	12	14	74	14	54

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	39	11	8	1	80	9	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	30	48	22	0	0	78	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	32	18	9	5	68	14	54

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	41	10	2	1	1	88	2	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	25	42	21	7	0	5	70	8	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	33	18	4	2	0	77	4	54

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	39	5	2	0	1	93	2	390
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	7	29	0	0	5	70	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	39	7	6	2	0	85	8	54

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	77	19	1	1	2	1	98	1	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	93	7	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	72	17	3	1	7	0	95	2	54

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	69	28	1	1	1	98	1	389
2020	Gay or lesbian	64	36	0	0	0	100	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	22	12	3	0	84	3	54

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	58	29	6	4	2	1	88	6	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	59	20	0	21	0	0	79	21	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	31	14	8	2	2	76	10	54

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	69	26	3	2	95	2	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	73	13	14	0	86	0	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	62	24	7	6	86	6	54

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	49	9	11	5	0	2	73	17	179
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	40	18	18	5	0	0	59	23	23
2019	Heterosexual	18	38	18	15	7	3	1	58	23	168
2019	Prefer not to answer	10	40	14	20	16	0	0	50	36	34

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	95	5	179
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	0	23

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	42	15	12	4	0	1	68	17	171
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	32	21	25	5	0	0	49	30	23

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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	Heterosexual	8	92	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	7	93	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	13	87	52

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	Heterosexual	13	87	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	7	93	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	80	52
2019	Heterosexual	13	87	333
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	81	76

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	Heterosexual	42	58	49
2020	Prefer not to answer	53	47	11

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	92	8	49
2020	Prefer not to answer	80	20	11
2019	Heterosexual	91	9	41
2019	Prefer not to answer	86	14	14

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	69	27	0	2	2	98	2	45
2019	Heterosexual	42	41	6	11	0	83	11	37
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	16	28	24	0	48	24	12

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	Heterosexual	56	30	4	5	1	2	3	89	6	391
2020	Gay or lesbian	58	19	8	7	7	0	0	77	15	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	29	18	7	2	4	4	70	10	53

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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	Heterosexual	6	73	18	2	92	8	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	7	85	7	0	92	8	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	14	64	17	4	82	18	54

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	83	17	25

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	44	13	5	0	4	9	80	5	25

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	7	8	4	22	4	3	52	33	58	25

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	Heterosexual	56	11	7	4	2	1	18	84	8	392
2020	Gay or lesbian	65	0	7	0	13	0	14	76	16	15
2020	Prefer not to answer	56	18	2	11	0	0	13	85	13	54
2019	Heterosexual	57	14	10	5	5	1	8	79	11	329
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	16	7	7	7	0	10	77	16	74
2018	Heterosexual	61	11	8	5	3	1	10	81	10	372
2018	Prefer not to answer	59	14	7	9	5	3	3	78	15	60

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Auditor General of Canada by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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