2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Library and Archives Canada by Question 106. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - PE

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
(%)		 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 PE 15 55 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 20

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 55 40 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2017 PE 54 37 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 22
2017 PE-04 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 PE 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 PE-04 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 5 55 0 40 0 0 0 60 40 20
2019 PE 46 42 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 24
2019 PE-04 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2017 PE 27 50 5 9 9 0 0 77 18 22
2017 PE-04 27 55 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2014 PE 29 71 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 PE-04 33 67 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 10 70 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20
2019 PE 21 58 4 13 4 0 0 79 17 24
2019 PE-04 0 80 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 PE 17 57 9 13 4 0 0 74 17 23
2018 PE-04 0 58 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 12
2017 PE 18 59 5 14 0 0 5 81 15 22
2017 PE-04 9 73 0 9 0 0 9 90 10 11
2014 PE 18 59 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17
2014 PE-04 17 67 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 20 40 5 30 5 0 0 60 35 20
2019 PE 42 50 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2019 PE-04 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2017 PE 36 50 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 22
2017 PE-04 36 55 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 PE 59 29 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2014 PE-04 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 10 65 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2019 PE 13 48 9 26 4 0 0 61 30 23
2019 PE-04 0 60 0 40 0 0 0 60 40 10
2018 PE 22 30 13 26 9 0 0 52 35 23
2018 PE-04 17 42 8 25 8 0 0 58 33 12
2017 PE 5 45 23 9 14 0 5 52 24 22
2017 PE-04 0 45 27 9 9 0 9 50 20 11
2014 PE 18 71 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2014 PE-04 17 75 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 10 65 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2019 PE 21 54 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 24
2019 PE-04 10 70 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 PE 22 39 17 13 9 0 0 61 22 23
2018 PE-04 8 42 17 17 17 0 0 50 33 12
2017 PE 14 59 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 22
2017 PE-04 9 64 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2014 PE 35 47 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2014 PE-04 33 58 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 PE 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 20
2019 PE 13 61 4 17 4 0 0 74 22 23
2018 PE 26 26 4 35 9 0 0 52 43 23
2018 PE-04 17 33 0 33 17 0 0 50 50 12
2017 PE 9 18 36 32 0 5 0 29 33 22
2017 PE-04 18 9 27 36 0 9 0 30 40 11
2014 PE 12 35 29 18 6 0 0 47 24 17
2014 PE-04 17 50 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 20 70 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2019 PE 26 48 4 22 0 0 0 74 22 23
2019 PE-04 20 50 0 30 0 0 0 70 30 10
2018 PE 35 39 4 17 4 0 0 74 22 23
2018 PE-04 17 58 0 17 8 0 0 75 25 12
2017 PE 23 45 18 9 5 0 0 68 14 22
2017 PE-04 18 45 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 30 65 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2019 PE 25 67 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 24
2019 PE-04 10 80 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 PE 26 61 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 23
2018 PE-04 25 58 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2017 PE 23 64 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 22
2017 PE-04 27 55 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2014 PE 29 65 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2014 PE-04 33 67 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 5 55 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 20
2019 PE 4 71 8 13 4 0 0 75 17 24
2019 PE-04 0 80 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 PE 9 39 13 35 4 0 0 48 39 23
2018 PE-04 8 33 17 33 8 0 0 42 42 12
2017 PE 9 41 18 23 5 5 0 52 29 22
2017 PE-04 18 9 27 36 0 9 0 30 40 11

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 15 65 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 20
2019 PE 33 46 17 0 4 0 0 79 4 24
2019 PE-04 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 PE 17 61 13 4 4 0 0 78 9 23
2018 PE-04 8 67 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2017 PE 27 50 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 22
2017 PE-04 27 36 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2014 PE 35 65 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 PE-04 33 67 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 0 63 16 21 0 0 0 63 21 19
2019 PE 21 58 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 24
2019 PE-04 10 70 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2018 PE 9 48 22 17 4 0 0 57 22 23
2018 PE-04 0 58 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 12
2017 PE 9 59 18 9 0 0 5 71 10 22
2017 PE-04 9 64 18 0 0 0 9 80 0 11
2014 PE 12 71 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2014 PE-04 8 83 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 16 53 16 16 0 0 0 68 16 19
2019 PE 21 50 8 17 4 0 0 71 21 24
2019 PE-04 10 50 0 40 0 0 0 60 40 10
2018 PE 18 50 14 14 5 0 0 68 18 22
2018 PE-04 18 55 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2017 PE 5 68 14 5 5 0 5 76 10 22
2017 PE-04 9 64 18 0 0 0 9 80 0 11
2014 PE 24 53 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17
2014 PE-04 25 67 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 5 74 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 19
2019 PE 13 75 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 24
2019 PE-04 10 80 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 PE 13 43 17 22 4 0 0 57 26 23
2018 PE-04 8 42 17 25 8 0 0 50 33 12
2017 PE 5 64 9 18 5 0 0 68 23 22
2017 PE-04 0 55 18 27 0 0 0 55 27 11
2014 PE 18 29 24 29 0 0 0 47 29 17
2014 PE-04 25 33 8 33 0 0 0 58 33 12

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 15 55 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 20
2019 PE 22 70 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 23
2019 PE-04 0 90 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 PE 22 57 17 0 4 0 0 78 4 23
2018 PE-04 8 58 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2017 PE 14 68 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22
2017 PE-04 18 64 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2014 PE 41 41 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2014 PE-04 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 10 20 40 15 15 0 0 30 30 20
2019 PE 8 29 21 33 8 0 0 38 42 24
2019 PE-04 20 40 0 40 0 0 0 60 40 10
2018 PE 9 22 30 30 9 0 0 30 39 23
2018 PE-04 0 33 33 25 8 0 0 33 33 12
2017 PE 18 41 9 27 5 0 0 59 32 22
2017 PE-04 18 45 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 11
2014 PE 6 24 29 35 6 0 0 29 41 17
2014 PE-04 8 33 33 17 8 0 0 42 25 12

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 PE 15 55 25 5 0 0 0 5 70 20
2019 PE 8 58 21 13 0 0 0 13 67 24
2019 PE-04 10 60 30 0 0 0 0 0 70 10
2018 PE 17 43 30 4 4 0 0 9 61 23
2018 PE-04 17 50 33 0 0 0 0 0 67 12
2017 PE 19 41 27 9 5 0 0 14 59 22
2017 PE-04 18 55 9 18 0 0 0 18 73 11
2014 PE 24 59 18 0 0 0 0 0 82 17
2014 PE-04 17 67 17 0 0 0 0 0 83 12

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 PE 20 40 15 25 0 0 0 25 60 20
2019 PE 0 17 38 38 8 0 0 46 17 24
2019 PE-04 0 20 40 20 20 0 0 40 20 10
2018 PE 4 17 43 22 4 9 0 29 24 23
2018 PE-04 8 33 33 17 0 8 0 18 45 12
2017 PE 18 23 27 18 14 0 0 32 41 22
2017 PE-04 27 9 45 0 18 0 0 18 36 11
2014 PE 18 47 29 6 0 0 0 6 65 17
2014 PE-04 17 42 33 8 0 0 0 8 58 12

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 PE 25 55 10 5 5 0 0 10 80 20
2019 PE 13 21 54 13 0 0 0 13 33 24
2019 PE-04 10 30 50 10 0 0 0 10 40 10
2018 PE 9 35 26 17 13 0 0 30 43 23
2018 PE-04 8 33 25 25 8 0 0 33 42 12
2017 PE 5 14 64 9 5 5 0 14 19 22
2017 PE-04 0 18 55 9 9 9 0 20 20 11
2014 PE 24 65 12 0 0 0 0 0 88 17
2014 PE-04 25 67 8 0 0 0 0 0 92 12

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 PE 20 35 40 5 0 0 0 5 55 20
2019 PE 4 54 29 8 4 0 0 13 58 24
2019 PE-04 0 70 20 10 0 0 0 10 70 10
2018 PE 9 35 39 13 4 0 0 17 43 23
2018 PE-04 17 33 50 0 0 0 0 0 50 12
2017 PE 5 27 50 18 0 0 0 18 32 22
2017 PE-04 9 18 55 18 0 0 0 18 27 11
2014 PE 6 71 24 0 0 0 0 0 76 17
2014 PE-04 0 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 75 12

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 PE 40 35 15 10 0 0 0 10 75 20
2019 PE 17 38 38 4 4 0 0 8 54 24
2019 PE-04 10 40 50 0 0 0 0 0 50 10
2018 PE 17 57 13 9 4 0 0 13 74 23
2018 PE-04 33 58 8 0 0 0 0 0 92 12
2017 PE 23 41 32 5 0 0 0 5 64 22
2017 PE-04 27 36 36 0 0 0 0 0 64 11
2014 PE 29 53 18 0 0 0 0 0 82 17
2014 PE-04 33 58 8 0 0 0 0 0 92 12

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 PE 5 25 45 15 10 0 0 25 30 20
2019 PE 8 13 33 29 17 0 0 46 21 24
2019 PE-04 0 10 40 20 30 0 0 50 10 10
2018 PE 9 9 35 39 4 4 0 45 18 23
2018 PE-04 8 17 42 33 0 0 0 33 25 12
2017 PE 9 5 45 36 0 5 0 38 15 22
2017 PE-04 9 9 36 36 0 9 0 40 20 11
2014 PE 0 12 47 35 6 0 0 41 12 17
2014 PE-04 0 17 42 33 8 0 0 42 17 12

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 PE 10 50 30 5 5 0 0 10 60 20
2019 PE 4 42 42 13 0 0 0 13 46 24
2019 PE-04 10 60 30 0 0 0 0 0 70 10
2018 PE 9 22 57 4 4 4 0 9 32 23
2018 PE-04 17 17 58 8 0 0 0 8 33 12
2017 PE 9 18 50 18 0 5 0 19 29 22
2017 PE-04 9 27 36 18 0 9 0 20 40 11
2014 PE 12 18 65 6 0 0 0 6 29 17
2014 PE-04 17 17 58 8 0 0 0 8 33 12

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 0 10 45 35 10 0 0 45 10 20
2019 PE 0 17 58 17 8 0 0 25 17 24
2019 PE-04 0 20 60 10 10 0 0 20 20 10
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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 PE 20 45 15 5 0 10 5 76 6 20
2019 PE 4 54 29 8 4 0 0 58 13 24
2019 PE-04 0 70 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 PE 4 43 26 13 4 9 0 52 19 23
2018 PE-04 0 42 33 8 8 8 0 45 18 12
2017 PE 0 36 23 14 5 14 9 47 24 22
2017 PE-04 0 45 18 9 0 18 9 63 13 11
2014 PE 24 47 12 0 0 12 6 86 0 17
2014 PE-04 33 33 8 0 0 17 8 89 0 12

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 40 55 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2019 PE 38 50 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 24
2019 PE-04 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 PE 26 52 17 4 0 0 0 78 4 23
2018 PE-04 17 67 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2017 PE 27 50 5 14 5 0 0 77 18 22
2017 PE-04 45 45 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 PE 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 PE-04 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 45 50 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2019 PE 35 52 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 23
2018 PE 22 70 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23
2018 PE-04 17 75 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 PE 23 54 14 5 5 0 0 77 9 22
2017 PE-04 36 55 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2014 PE 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 PE-04 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 30 70 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 PE 25 63 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 24
2019 PE-04 20 80 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 PE 17 65 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 23
2018 PE-04 17 67 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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 PE 35 60 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 PE 33 63 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 24
2019 PE-04 20 80 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 25 50 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2019 PE 29 33 17 13 8 0 0 63 21 24
2019 PE-04 20 40 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2018 PE 13 48 22 13 4 0 0 61 17 23
2018 PE-04 8 50 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 12
2017 PE 9 77 5 5 0 5 0 91 5 22
2017 PE-04 9 64 9 9 0 9 0 80 10 11
2014 PE 41 29 6 12 6 0 6 75 19 17
2014 PE-04 50 25 0 8 8 0 8 82 18 12

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 PE 25 55 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 25 45 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 20
2019 PE 29 42 13 17 0 0 0 71 17 24
2019 PE-04 10 40 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2018 PE 13 57 13 13 4 0 0 70 17 23
2018 PE-04 0 67 0 25 8 0 0 67 33 12
2017 PE 32 54 0 9 5 0 0 86 14 22
2017 PE-04 27 55 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2014 PE 41 41 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2014 PE-04 58 33 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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 PE 55 45 20

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 35 40 20 0 5 0 0 75 5 20

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 30 45 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2019 PE 38 29 8 21 4 0 0 67 25 24
2019 PE-04 30 30 0 40 0 0 0 60 40 10
2018 PE 26 35 17 17 4 0 0 61 22 23
2018 PE-04 17 33 8 33 8 0 0 50 42 12
2017 PE 27 54 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22
2017 PE-04 36 45 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2014 PE 47 29 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17
2014 PE-04 50 33 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 0 60 20 10 5 5 0 63 16 20
2019 PE 0 43 9 35 4 9 0 48 43 23
2018 PE 9 48 26 17 0 0 0 57 17 23
2018 PE-04 0 67 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12
2017 PE 5 54 14 14 9 5 0 62 24 22
2017 PE-04 0 55 18 18 0 9 0 60 20 11
2014 PE 6 53 12 18 0 12 0 67 20 17
2014 PE-04 8 67 8 0 0 17 0 90 0 12

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 5 30 30 30 5 0 0 35 35 20
2019 PE 0 35 17 30 13 4 0 36 45 23
2018 PE 9 48 26 17 0 0 0 57 17 23
2018 PE-04 0 58 17 25 0 0 0 58 25 12
2017 PE 9 41 32 9 9 0 0 50 18 22
2017 PE-04 9 45 27 18 0 0 0 55 18 11
2014 PE 6 47 35 12 0 0 0 53 12 17
2014 PE-04 8 67 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 5 25 35 30 5 0 0 30 35 20
2019 PE 0 30 26 30 9 4 0 32 41 23
2018 PE 9 39 30 22 0 0 0 48 22 23
2018 PE-04 0 67 8 25 0 0 0 67 25 12
2017 PE 0 41 45 5 5 5 0 43 10 22
2017 PE-04 0 45 45 9 0 0 0 45 9 11
2014 PE 6 18 35 29 0 12 0 27 33 17
2014 PE-04 8 25 17 33 0 17 0 40 40 12

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 5 40 20 30 5 0 0 45 35 20
2019 PE 0 43 17 30 9 0 0 43 39 23
2018 PE 9 35 26 26 4 0 0 43 30 23
2018 PE-04 0 42 25 33 0 0 0 42 33 12
2017 PE 5 41 23 14 9 9 0 50 25 22
2017 PE-04 9 27 9 27 9 18 0 44 44 11
2014 PE 6 41 35 12 6 0 0 47 18 17
2014 PE-04 8 58 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 12

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 PE 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2019 PE 29 50 17 0 4 0 0 79 4 24
2019 PE-04 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 30 45 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2019 PE 9 70 9 4 4 4 0 82 9 23
2018 PE 10 71 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21
2018 PE-04 9 73 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 PE 19 67 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 21
2017 PE-04 20 60 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2014 PE 12 65 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17
2014 PE-04 17 58 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 0 40 15 40 0 5 0 42 42 20
2019 PE 0 33 33 17 8 8 0 36 27 24
2019 PE-04 0 30 40 0 10 20 0 38 13 10

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 PE 20 50 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 20
2019 PE 13 61 4 22 0 0 0 74 22 23
2019 PE-04 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 PE 14 64 5 14 0 5 0 81 14 22
2018 PE-04 0 82 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2017 PE 9 54 18 5 5 9 0 70 10 22
2017 PE-04 9 45 18 9 0 18 0 67 11 11
2014 PE 41 53 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2014 PE-04 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 0 70 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 20
2019 PE 0 42 17 38 4 0 0 42 42 24
2019 PE-04 0 30 20 50 0 0 0 30 50 10
2018 PE 14 32 27 18 5 5 0 48 24 22
2018 PE-04 9 36 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 11

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 PE 10 15 35 35 5 0 0 25 40 20
2019 PE 0 17 29 33 17 4 0 17 52 24
2019 PE-04 0 30 0 30 30 10 0 33 67 10
2018 PE 5 18 32 32 5 9 0 25 40 22
2018 PE-04 0 18 27 45 0 9 0 20 50 11
2017 PE 9 23 36 14 9 9 0 35 25 22
2017 PE-04 9 18 36 27 0 9 0 30 30 11
2014 PE 0 47 12 24 0 18 0 57 29 17
2014 PE-04 0 50 8 17 0 25 0 67 22 12

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 0 60 20 15 5 0 0 60 20 20
2019 PE 0 33 42 25 0 0 0 33 25 24
2019 PE-04 0 20 50 30 0 0 0 20 30 10
2018 PE 9 45 32 9 5 0 0 55 14 22
2018 PE-04 0 55 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 11
2017 PE 5 50 23 18 0 0 5 57 19 22
2017 PE-04 0 45 18 27 0 0 9 50 30 11
2014 PE 12 65 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17
2014 PE-04 8 58 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12

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 PE 0 20 35 20 25 0 0 20 45 20
2019 PE 0 25 21 29 25 0 0 25 54 24
2019 PE-04 0 20 20 20 40 0 0 20 60 10
2018 PE 0 27 14 32 23 0 5 29 57 22
2018 PE-04 0 18 9 36 36 0 0 18 73 11
2017 PE 0 14 18 32 23 5 9 16 63 22
2017 PE-04 0 9 0 36 36 0 18 11 89 11
2014 PE 6 59 12 12 12 0 0 65 24 17
2014 PE-04 8 50 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 12

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 PE 40 20 25 15 0 0 0 60 15 20
2019 PE 25 33 21 17 4 0 0 58 21 24
2019 PE-04 20 40 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10

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 PE 50 25 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 20
2019 PE 50 29 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 24
2019 PE-04 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 PE 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 PE 87 9 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 23
2019 PE-04 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 PE 75 15 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2019 PE 96 0 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2019 PE-04 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 PE 10 60 5 15 0 10 0 78 17 20
2019 PE 0 58 33 4 4 0 0 58 8 24
2019 PE-04 0 60 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2018 PE 9 55 23 9 0 5 0 67 10 22
2018 PE-04 0 64 9 18 0 9 0 70 20 11
2017 PE 0 73 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 22
2017 PE-04 0 73 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11

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 PE 15 60 15 0 5 5 0 79 5 20
2019 PE 8 88 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 24
2019 PE-04 20 80 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 PE 17 74 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2018 PE-04 8 83 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2017 PE 18 72 0 5 5 0 0 91 9 22
2017 PE-04 27 73 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 PE 29 53 6 6 0 6 0 88 6 17
2014 PE-04 33 50 0 8 0 8 0 91 9 12

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 PE 15 70 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2019 PE 25 63 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 24
2019 PE-04 30 70 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 PE 17 74 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23
2018 PE-04 8 92 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2017 PE 9 77 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2017 PE-04 18 82 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2014 PE 24 65 0 6 0 6 0 94 6 17
2014 PE-04 17 67 0 8 0 8 0 91 9 12

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 PE 10 50 25 10 5 0 0 60 15 20

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 15 55 25 0 5 0 0 70 5 20

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 PE 20 70 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2019 PE 25 67 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 24
2019 PE-04 20 80 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 PE 13 83 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2018 PE-04 0 92 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 PE 23 63 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 22
2017 PE-04 27 64 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2014 PE 29 71 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 PE-04 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 PE 5 40 35 20 0 0 0 45 20 20
2019 PE 8 63 17 8 4 0 0 71 13 24
2019 PE-04 10 70 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2018 PE 13 30 39 17 0 0 0 43 17 23
2018 PE-04 0 33 33 33 0 0 0 33 33 12
2017 PE 14 59 18 5 5 0 0 73 9 22
2017 PE-04 9 55 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11
2014 PE 6 59 24 12 0 0 0 65 12 17
2014 PE-04 8 75 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12

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 PE 5 47 26 21 0 0 0 53 21 19
2019 PE 13 63 17 4 4 0 0 75 8 24
2019 PE-04 20 70 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 PE 14 45 32 9 0 0 0 59 9 22
2018 PE-04 0 45 36 18 0 0 0 45 18 11
2017 PE 14 63 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 22
2017 PE-04 9 64 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2014 PE 6 71 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 17
2014 PE-04 8 83 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 PE 5 35 30 20 5 5 0 42 26 20
2019 PE 13 52 17 9 4 4 0 68 14 23
2019 PE-04 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 PE 9 35 22 13 4 13 4 53 21 23
2018 PE-04 0 50 17 17 8 8 0 55 27 12
2017 PE 14 50 28 0 5 0 5 66 5 22
2017 PE-04 18 45 27 0 0 0 9 70 0 11
2014 PE 35 47 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2014 PE-04 42 42 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
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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 PE 50 20 30 20
2019 PE 33 38 29 24
2019 PE-04 20 40 40 10
2018 PE 39 22 39 23
2018 PE-04 25 25 50 12
2017 PE 32 50 18 22
2017 PE-04 55 27 18 11
2014 PE 35 53 12 17
2014 PE-04 25 58 17 12

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 PE 0 20 80 0 0 0 10
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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 PE 0 100 20
2018 PE 0 100 23
2018 PE-04 0 100 12

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 PE 5 15 25 0 0 50 5 44 0 20
2019 PE 0 33 17 4 4 38 4 57 14 24
2019 PE-04 0 30 10 10 0 40 10 60 20 10
2018 PE 9 30 22 4 0 35 0 60 7 23
2018 PE-04 0 33 25 0 0 42 0 57 0 12
2017 PE 0 32 9 5 9 36 9 58 25 22
2017 PE-04 0 9 18 9 0 45 18 25 25 11
2014 PE 12 41 18 0 0 24 6 75 0 17
2014 PE-04 8 33 17 0 0 33 8 71 0 12

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 PE 10 60 15 5 0 10 0 78 6 20
2019 PE 0 67 17 8 0 8 0 73 9 24
2019 PE-04 0 80 0 10 0 10 0 89 11 10
2018 PE 9 39 22 22 0 9 0 52 24 23
2018 PE-04 0 50 17 25 0 8 0 55 27 12
2017 PE 0 50 23 9 5 14 0 58 16 22
2017 PE-04 0 45 27 9 0 18 0 56 11 11
2014 PE 6 53 18 6 0 18 0 71 7 17
2014 PE-04 8 58 8 0 0 25 0 89 0 12
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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 PE 0 100 20
2018 PE 0 100 23
2018 PE-04 0 100 12

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 PE 5 20 25 0 0 45 5 50 0 20
2019 PE 0 25 21 4 4 38 8 46 15 24
2019 PE-04 0 20 20 10 0 40 10 40 20 10
2018 PE 9 30 9 0 0 52 0 82 0 23
2018 PE-04 0 33 0 0 0 67 0 100 0 12
2017 PE 0 36 14 0 0 46 5 73 0 22
2017 PE-04 0 18 18 0 0 55 9 50 0 11
2014 PE 6 41 18 0 0 29 6 73 0 17
2014 PE-04 8 33 25 0 0 25 8 63 0 12

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 PE 5 60 20 5 0 10 0 72 6 20
2019 PE 0 71 8 8 4 8 0 77 14 24
2019 PE-04 0 80 0 10 0 10 0 89 11 10
2018 PE 9 48 17 9 0 17 0 68 11 23
2018 PE-04 0 67 0 8 0 25 0 89 11 12
2017 PE 0 47 14 0 0 39 0 77 0 21
2017 PE-04 0 45 18 0 0 36 0 71 0 11
2014 PE 6 47 29 0 0 18 0 64 0 17
2014 PE-04 8 42 25 0 0 25 0 67 0 12
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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 PE 35 50 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 35 40 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2019 PE 63 25 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 24
2019 PE-04 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 PE 43 30 13 4 4 0 4 77 9 23
2018 PE-04 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2017 PE 27 32 23 9 0 5 5 65 10 22
2017 PE-04 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11

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 PE 0 10 20 50 20 0 0 10 70 20
2019 PE 4 8 25 42 21 0 0 13 63 24
2019 PE-04 10 0 30 30 30 0 0 10 60 10
2018 PE 9 9 26 35 22 0 0 17 57 23
2018 PE-04 0 17 25 25 33 0 0 17 58 12
2017 PE 5 18 28 27 23 0 0 23 50 22
2017 PE-04 9 27 27 9 27 0 0 36 36 11

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 PE 0 20 35 30 15 0 0 20 45 20
2019 PE 8 8 33 29 21 0 0 17 50 24
2019 PE-04 0 10 40 20 30 0 0 10 50 10
2018 PE 9 13 22 43 13 0 0 22 57 23
2018 PE-04 0 25 17 33 25 0 0 25 58 12
2017 PE 5 23 28 27 18 0 0 27 45 22
2017 PE-04 9 27 27 18 18 0 0 36 36 11

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 PE 0 15 25 40 20 0 0 15 60 20
2019 PE 4 17 25 46 8 0 0 21 54 24
2019 PE-04 0 10 30 50 10 0 0 10 60 10
2018 PE 9 0 30 48 9 0 4 9 59 23
2018 PE-04 0 0 33 50 17 0 0 0 67 12
2017 PE 0 27 37 18 18 0 0 27 36 22
2017 PE-04 0 27 36 9 27 0 0 27 36 11

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 PE 11 53 16 5 11 0 5 67 17 19
2019 PE 26 30 26 4 4 0 9 62 10 23
2018 PE 17 22 26 22 4 4 4 43 29 23
2018 PE-04 17 17 25 17 8 8 8 40 30 12
2017 PE 23 23 18 14 9 0 14 53 26 22
2017 PE-04 36 27 9 9 9 0 9 70 20 11

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 PE 5 25 20 35 15 0 0 30 50 20
2019 PE 4 30 30 22 13 0 0 35 35 23
2019 PE-04 0 40 20 30 10 0 0 40 40 10
2018 PE 13 26 17 13 30 0 0 39 43 23
2018 PE-04 8 33 8 8 42 0 0 42 50 12
2017 PE 9 32 32 18 9 0 0 41 27 22
2017 PE-04 18 27 18 27 9 0 0 45 36 11

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 PE 10 25 20 30 15 0 0 35 45 20

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 15 25 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 20
2019 PE 21 38 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 24
2019 PE-04 10 40 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2018 PE 18 41 32 5 5 0 0 59 9 22
2018 PE-04 9 36 45 0 9 0 0 45 9 11
2017 PE 27 45 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 22
2017 PE-04 27 45 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11

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 PE 0 30 40 10 15 0 5 32 26 20
2019 PE 0 33 21 38 8 0 0 33 46 24
2019 PE-04 0 20 20 60 0 0 0 20 60 10
2018 PE 9 18 23 32 18 0 0 27 50 22
2018 PE-04 0 18 27 18 36 0 0 18 55 11
2017 PE 9 36 18 23 14 0 0 45 37 22
2017 PE-04 18 27 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 11

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 PE 10 35 45 5 5 0 0 45 10 20
2019 PE 13 46 21 13 8 0 0 58 21 24
2019 PE-04 0 50 20 10 20 0 0 50 30 10
2018 PE 5 50 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 22
2018 PE-04 0 55 9 18 18 0 0 55 36 11
2017 PE 18 41 23 9 9 0 0 59 18 22
2017 PE-04 18 27 36 9 9 0 0 45 18 11

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 PE 26 42 26 0 5 0 0 68 5 19
2019 PE 38 42 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 24
2019 PE-04 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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 PE 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 20

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 0 45 25 20 10 0 0 45 30 20
2019 PE 17 22 26 22 9 0 4 41 32 23
2018 PE 14 32 32 18 5 0 0 45 23 22
2018 PE-04 0 45 45 0 9 0 0 45 9 11
2017 PE 14 50 18 9 5 0 5 67 14 22
2017 PE-04 27 55 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11

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 PE 55 25 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2019 PE 63 33 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 PE-04 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 PE 55 23 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 22
2018 PE-04 45 27 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2017 PE 63 23 5 0 9 0 0 86 9 22
2017 PE-04 55 27 0 0 18 0 0 82 18 11

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 PE 25 35 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 20

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 74 5 11 5 0 0 5 83 6 19
2019 PE 88 8 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 24
2019 PE-04 90 0 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2018 PE 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2018 PE-04 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 PE 80 10 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 20
2019 PE 88 8 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 PE-04 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 PE 77 14 0 0 0 5 5 100 0 22
2018 PE-04 82 9 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11
2017 PE 73 9 0 9 0 0 9 90 10 22
2017 PE-04 73 0 0 9 0 0 18 89 11 11

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 PE 60 25 5 5 0 0 5 89 5 20
2019 PE 50 33 8 4 0 0 4 87 4 24
2019 PE-04 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 PE 70 22 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 23
2018 PE-04 75 17 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2017 PE 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2017 PE-04 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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 PE 45 30 5 15 5 0 0 75 20 20
2019 PE 42 17 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 24
2019 PE-04 30 20 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2018 PE 43 22 22 4 9 0 0 65 13 23
2018 PE-04 33 25 17 8 17 0 0 58 25 12
2017 PE 50 27 14 5 5 0 0 77 9 22
2017 PE-04 45 18 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11

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 PE 40 30 5 0 5 0 20 88 6 20
2019 PE 50 17 0 4 0 0 29 94 6 24
2019 PE-04 40 20 0 0 0 0 40 100 0 10
2018 PE 57 9 9 4 9 0 13 75 15 23
2018 PE-04 42 17 0 0 17 0 25 78 22 12
2017 PE 41 23 5 0 5 0 27 88 6 22
2017 PE-04 55 0 9 0 0 0 36 86 0 11

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 PE 80 5 10 0 0 0 5 89 0 20
2019 PE 79 13 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 24
2019 PE-04 70 20 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2018 PE 70 22 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2018 PE-04 75 17 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2017 PE 73 14 9 0 0 0 5 91 0 22
2017 PE-04 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 PE 80 5 5 0 5 0 5 89 5 20
2019 PE 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24
2019 PE-04 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 PE 87 9 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 23
2018 PE-04 83 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12
2017 PE 77 14 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 22
2017 PE-04 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 PE 20 30 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 20
2019 PE 42 25 17 13 4 0 0 67 17 24
2019 PE-04 50 10 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2018 PE 43 26 17 13 0 0 0 70 13 23
2018 PE-04 25 33 17 25 0 0 0 58 25 12
2017 PE 35 45 10 5 0 0 5 84 5 20
2017 PE-04 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 PE 5 40 45 5 5 0 0 45 10 20

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 0 10 55 30 5 0 0 10 35 20
2019 PE 4 17 54 21 4 0 0 21 25 24
2019 PE-04 0 10 70 10 10 0 0 10 20 10
2018 PE 9 9 50 18 14 0 0 18 32 22
2018 PE-04 8 8 50 8 25 0 0 17 33 12
2017 PE 0 23 41 27 9 0 0 23 36 22
2017 PE-04 0 27 45 9 18 0 0 27 27 11

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 PE 10 30 45 15 0 0 0 15 40 20
2019 PE 8 33 46 8 4 0 0 13 42 24
2019 PE-04 0 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 40 10
2018 PE 22 17 43 9 9 0 0 17 39 23
2018 PE-04 33 17 33 8 8 0 0 17 50 12
2017 PE 9 32 41 9 9 0 0 18 41 22
2017 PE-04 9 27 36 9 18 0 0 27 36 11

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 PE 11 79 0 5 5 0 0 89 11 19
2019 PE 8 63 13 13 4 0 0 71 17 24
2019 PE-04 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2018 PE 22 52 13 13 0 0 0 74 13 23
2018 PE-04 25 50 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12
2017 PE 5 27 23 27 9 9 0 35 40 22
2017 PE-04 9 27 27 18 9 9 0 40 30 11

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 PE 10 50 15 25 0 0 0 60 25 20

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 25 30 20 25 0 0 0 55 25 20

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 30 45 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 5 45 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 20
2019 PE 8 46 29 13 4 0 0 54 17 24
2019 PE-04 20 40 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 10
2018 PE 4 30 35 13 17 0 0 35 30 23
2018 PE-04 0 25 25 25 25 0 0 25 50 12
2017 PE 14 23 18 23 14 9 0 40 40 22
2017 PE-04 9 18 18 36 9 9 0 30 50 11

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 PE 20 75 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 15 65 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 20

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 21 79 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 45 50 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 25 50 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 20

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 32 63 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
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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 PE 5 95 20

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 5 95 20
2019 PE 8 92 24
2019 PE-04 0 100 10

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 PE 10 75 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 PE 20 75 5 0 79 21 20

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 PE 21 42 16 5 5 0 11 71 12 19
2019 PE 26 13 13 17 17 0 13 45 40 23
2018 PE 64 5 9 18 0 0 5 71 19 22
2018 PE-04 58 8 8 17 0 0 8 73 18 12
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