2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Financial Consumer Agency of Canada by Question 115. What is your gender?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 66 27 2 5 0 0 0 94 5 62
2020 Female gender 62 27 2 6 2 0 0 89 8 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 85 10 3 0 2 0 0 95 2 62
2020 Female gender 81 12 1 1 2 0 2 95 4 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 50 27 13 5 2 0 3 80 7 62
2020 Female gender 39 36 8 13 4 0 0 75 17 84

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 54 26 15 3 2 0 0 80 5 61
2020 Female gender 51 33 7 6 2 1 0 85 8 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 67 16 10 5 0 0 2 85 5 61
2020 Female gender 59 22 8 9 1 0 0 81 11 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 58 27 6 3 5 0 0 85 8 62
2020 Female gender 52 25 7 12 5 0 0 76 16 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 53 34 6 3 3 0 0 87 6 62
2020 Female gender 44 39 7 8 2 0 0 82 11 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 50 32 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 62
2020 Female gender 42 36 8 4 8 0 1 80 12 85

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 56 31 7 3 3 0 0 87 7 61
2020 Female gender 36 46 7 5 5 0 1 83 10 84

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 69 23 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 61
2020 Female gender 56 29 10 2 2 0 1 86 5 84

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 47 34 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 62
2020 Female gender 42 32 12 6 8 0 0 74 14 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 65 23 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 62
2020 Female gender 58 27 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 84

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 55 34 2 8 2 0 0 89 10 62
2020 Female gender 41 39 7 7 5 0 1 81 12 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 58 27 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 62
2020 Female gender 46 39 9 2 4 0 0 85 6 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 55 31 6 2 5 2 0 87 7 62
2020 Female gender 42 35 9 9 2 0 1 79 12 85

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 50 40 6 2 2 0 0 90 3 62
2020 Female gender 46 38 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 85

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 32 34 16 8 8 0 2 67 16 62
2020 Female gender 27 25 25 16 7 0 0 52 23 83

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 5 19 37 24 15 0 0 39 24 62
2020 Female gender 7 19 44 19 8 2 1 28 27 85

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 6 15 18 32 29 0 0 61 21 62
2020 Female gender 10 12 23 38 13 4 1 54 23 84

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 8 23 23 26 18 3 0 45 32 62
2020 Female gender 11 15 26 26 18 2 2 46 27 85

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 3 11 27 35 21 0 2 57 15 62
2020 Female gender 2 16 35 27 18 0 1 45 19 85

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 16 15 23 15 26 2 3 43 33 61
2020 Female gender 11 19 31 22 14 2 1 38 30 85

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 5 15 16 27 29 0 8 61 21 62
2020 Female gender 2 10 31 26 23 5 4 53 13 84

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
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 10 11 31 26 21 2 0 48 21 62
2020 Female gender 7 8 32 26 22 4 1 51 16 85

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 5 8 24 29 34 0 0 63 13 62
2020 Female gender 2 2 24 32 38 0 2 71 5 85
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 42 21 16 3 3 8 6 74 8 62
2020 Female gender 26 28 15 4 2 14 11 72 8 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 65 23 6 3 3 0 0 87 6 62
2020 Female gender 58 26 2 9 4 1 0 85 13 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 79 13 2 3 3 0 0 92 6 62
2020 Female gender 64 31 1 1 2 0 0 95 4 84

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 70 20 5 0 3 0 2 92 3 61
2020 Female gender 55 35 2 5 2 0 0 90 7 83

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 66 15 5 0 3 5 6 91 4 62
2020 Female gender 53 20 11 5 2 7 2 81 8 85
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 68 21 6 2 3 0 0 89 5 62
2020 Female gender 64 26 6 2 1 0 1 90 4 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 58 27 8 2 5 0 0 85 6 62
2020 Female gender 45 39 5 4 7 0 1 85 11 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 61 24 5 2 3 0 5 90 5 62
2020 Female gender 58 20 8 5 4 4 2 83 9 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 65 26 3 2 3 0 2 92 5 62
2020 Female gender 46 39 8 5 1 0 1 86 6 85

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
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No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 40 60 62
2020 Female gender 52 48 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 71 10 5 2 2 2 10 91 4 62
2020 Female gender 65 17 5 2 1 0 10 91 4 84

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 66 21 5 2 5 0 2 89 7 62
2020 Female gender 48 28 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 85
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 50 34 6 2 5 3 0 87 7 62
2020 Female gender 51 33 7 5 1 4 0 87 6 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 46 36 10 0 7 2 0 83 7 61
2020 Female gender 47 38 7 4 4 1 0 86 7 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 34 31 19 6 6 3 0 67 13 62
2020 Female gender 31 44 9 8 2 6 0 79 11 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 31 35 18 10 5 2 0 67 15 62
2020 Female gender 28 38 16 13 2 2 0 67 16 85

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 42 31 19 6 0 2 0 74 7 62
2020 Female gender 55 25 13 6 1 0 0 80 7 85
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 56 27 8 5 2 2 0 85 7 62
2020 Female gender 53 36 8 1 1 0 0 89 2 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 32 31 16 13 6 2 0 64 20 62
2020 Female gender 27 38 17 11 6 1 0 66 17 84

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 44 32 8 5 5 5 2 81 10 62
2020 Female gender 37 33 8 7 4 10 1 79 12 84

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 53 23 13 2 6 3 0 78 8 62
2020 Female gender 42 39 8 5 2 4 0 84 7 85

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 29 24 8 10 11 16 2 65 25 62
2020 Female gender 22 24 14 9 9 15 6 58 24 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 35 24 16 13 6 5 0 63 20 62
2020 Female gender 34 32 12 8 8 6 0 70 18 85

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Male gender 24 23 16 16 13 3 5 51 32 62
2020 Female gender 21 25 14 19 15 2 4 49 36 85

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 58 18 15 6 2 0 2 77 8 62
2020 Female gender 48 21 13 5 6 0 7 74 12 84

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
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 60 16 18 5 2 0 0 76 6 62
2020 Female gender 61 20 7 1 6 0 5 85 7 85

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 85 5 3 2 2 3 0 93 3 61
2020 Female gender 79 5 4 1 2 4 5 92 4 82

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 87 10 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 62
2020 Female gender 79 5 2 1 1 1 11 95 3 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 40 35 13 5 3 3 0 78 8 62
2020 Female gender 36 46 8 4 2 4 0 85 6 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 58 29 5 3 3 2 0 89 7 62
2020 Female gender 48 38 8 4 1 1 0 87 5 85

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 61 27 6 0 2 3 0 92 2 62
2020 Female gender 57 32 5 4 0 2 0 91 4 82

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 44 24 13 8 3 8 0 74 12 62
2020 Female gender 36 29 13 6 0 15 0 78 7 85

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 58 16 5 5 6 5 5 82 13 62
2020 Female gender 42 37 7 4 4 5 2 85 8 84

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 69 26 2 0 2 2 0 97 2 62
2020 Female gender 59 32 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 53 32 6 3 3 2 0 87 7 62
2020 Female gender 57 29 2 8 4 0 0 86 12 84

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 51 33 7 7 2 2 0 85 8 61
2020 Female gender 53 31 7 6 4 0 0 84 9 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 48 21 16 6 5 3 0 72 12 62
2020 Female gender 47 24 13 4 9 2 1 73 13 85
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 35 34 31 62
2020 Female gender 31 47 22 85

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 9 27 41 5 9 9 22
2020 Female gender 8 27 42 0 19 4 26
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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 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 29 5 15 0 0 47 5 70 0 62
2020 Female gender 20 10 17 2 0 39 12 61 5 84

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 44 27 10 3 0 16 0 85 4 62
2020 Female gender 42 26 15 2 0 14 0 79 3 85
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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 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 30 5 10 2 2 48 5 72 7 61
2020 Female gender 19 8 15 6 1 44 7 55 14 85

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 52 21 11 3 0 11 0 83 4 61
2020 Female gender 42 26 12 2 1 15 1 82 4 85
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 55 26 3 8 5 2 2 83 13 62
2020 Female gender 45 25 15 8 6 0 0 70 14 84

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 Male gender 47 26 16 6 3 2 0 74 10 62
2020 Female gender 51 24 15 9 1 0 0 74 11 85

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 19 29 26 15 10 2 0 49 25 62
2020 Female gender 16 19 26 24 15 0 0 35 39 85

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 32 42 10 6 6 2 2 77 13 62
2020 Female gender 20 33 20 18 8 0 1 54 26 85

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 24 36 14 10 15 2 0 60 26 59
2020 Female gender 22 17 26 21 13 0 1 40 35 82

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 53 24 6 8 6 2 0 79 15 62
2020 Female gender 38 24 13 15 8 1 1 63 24 85

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 44 16 21 11 6 2 0 61 18 62
2020 Female gender 25 27 25 13 11 0 0 52 24 85

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 Male gender 44 10 15 8 13 2 10 60 24 62
2020 Female gender 24 15 28 13 12 0 8 42 27 85

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 45 27 13 6 5 2 2 75 12 62
2020 Female gender 36 31 20 6 5 0 2 68 11 84

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 39 31 15 8 5 2 2 72 13 62
2020 Female gender 26 37 23 8 4 0 2 65 12 84

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 44 27 11 8 8 2 0 72 16 62
2020 Female gender 33 35 15 11 5 0 1 69 15 85

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 56 23 8 5 5 2 2 81 10 61
2020 Female gender 49 24 18 4 5 0 1 73 8 84

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 42 27 18 3 8 2 0 70 11 62
2020 Female gender 28 27 26 14 5 0 0 55 19 85

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 52 18 21 5 2 2 2 72 7 62
2020 Female gender 39 29 19 6 5 0 2 70 11 85

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 64 16 11 3 2 3 0 83 5 61
2020 Female gender 49 29 11 5 6 0 0 79 11 85

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 56 28 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 61
2020 Female gender 39 33 24 2 2 0 0 72 5 85

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 80 10 5 0 0 2 3 95 0 61
2020 Female gender 71 15 6 2 1 0 4 90 4 84

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 83 8 0 0 2 3 3 98 2 60
2020 Female gender 80 12 1 5 0 0 2 94 5 84

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 65 25 7 0 0 2 2 93 0 60
2020 Female gender 65 21 5 4 2 0 2 89 6 81

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 70 17 5 3 2 2 2 90 5 60
2020 Female gender 62 15 9 8 4 0 1 79 12 85

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 57 13 5 0 0 2 23 93 0 61
2020 Female gender 58 7 6 1 0 0 28 90 2 85

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 85 6 3 2 0 2 2 95 2 62
2020 Female gender 85 7 2 1 0 0 5 96 1 84

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 82 3 5 3 2 2 3 90 5 62
2020 Female gender 76 9 5 2 5 0 2 88 7 85

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 60 19 11 3 3 2 2 82 7 62
2020 Female gender 42 34 14 4 6 0 0 76 9 85

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 42 34 16 3 2 3 0 78 5 62
2020 Female gender 26 50 15 5 4 0 0 76 8 84

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 26 35 23 10 5 2 0 62 15 62
2020 Female gender 11 36 27 16 9 0 0 47 26 85

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 11 16 28 23 20 2 0 43 28 61
2020 Female gender 13 22 35 20 8 0 1 29 36 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 61 23 6 6 0 3 0 87 7 62
2020 Female gender 42 43 8 2 2 1 0 87 5 83

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 55 19 8 8 5 5 0 78 14 62
2020 Female gender 41 34 4 14 5 1 1 77 19 85

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 50 23 8 10 6 3 0 75 17 62
2020 Female gender 48 31 6 7 7 1 0 80 14 85

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 63 21 11 0 2 3 0 87 2 62
2020 Female gender 54 26 10 7 2 1 0 81 10 84

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 50 31 13 0 3 3 0 83 3 62
2020 Female gender 33 39 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 85

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 63 27 6 0 0 3 0 93 0 62
2020 Female gender 61 29 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 85

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 56 26 5 10 0 3 0 85 10 62
2020 Female gender 55 31 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 84

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 53 24 15 2 2 2 3 81 3 62
2020 Female gender 54 29 11 6 0 0 1 83 6 84

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
(%)
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 65 18 13 0 0 5 0 86 0 62
2020 Female gender 66 22 7 0 0 1 4 93 0 85

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 81 10 2 0 0 8 0 98 0 62
2020 Female gender 82 12 2 1 0 2 0 96 1 85

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 61 28 5 3 0 3 0 92 3 61
2020 Female gender 59 24 6 6 2 1 1 85 9 83

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 62 20 10 3 3 2 0 83 7 60
2020 Female gender 67 17 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 84

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 79 15 2 0 0 3 2 98 0 61
2020 Female gender 75 13 4 2 1 2 2 93 4 85

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 47 27 13 0 7 7 0 79 7 15
2020 Female gender 36 50 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 100 0 15
2020 Female gender 100 0 14

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 27 27 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 15
2020 Female gender 29 36 7 21 7 0 0 64 29 14
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 10 90 61
2020 Female gender 5 95 84

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 13 87 62
2020 Female gender 15 85 85

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 66 15 5 6 0 5 3 88 7 62
2020 Female gender 61 15 7 7 2 6 1 82 10 85
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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 26 50 24 0 66 34 62
2020 Female gender 27 61 11 1 69 31 85

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

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 38 63 16
2020 Female gender 55 45 22

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

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 38 6 13 19 13 0 13 50 36 16
2020 Female gender 30 35 4 9 13 0 9 71 24 23

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

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 19 0 0 19 44 0 19 23 77 16
2020 Female gender 9 9 4 17 17 0 43 31 62 23

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Male gender 53 13 10 5 8 0 11 75 15 62
2020 Female gender 46 18 4 7 0 6 20 86 10 85
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