2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada School of Public Service by Question 106. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - EC

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	30	43	8	16	3	72	20	61
2020	EC-05	27	55	9	9	0	82	9	11
2020	EC-06	33	33	11	22	0	67	22	18
2020	EC-07	17	58	0	17	8	75	25	12

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	EC	77	8	7	3	2	2	2	88	5	61
2020	EC-05	82	9	0	0	9	0	0	91	9	11
2020	EC-06	67	6	17	6	0	0	6	76	6	18
2020	EC-07	83	8	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	12
2017	EC	72	9	9	5	5	0	0	81	9	21
2014	EC	58	21	13	4	4	0	0	79	8	24

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	33	36	11	13	5	2	70	18	61
2020	EC-05	27	36	0	27	9	0	64	36	11
2020	EC-06	28	44	11	11	0	6	76	12	18
2020	EC-07	42	25	25	8	0	0	67	8	12
2019	EC	36	38	4	17	4	0	74	21	47
2019	EC-05	17	42	8	17	17	0	58	33	12
2019	EC-06	33	50	8	8	0	0	83	8	12
2017	EC	28	44	5	14	9	0	72	23	21
2014	EC	29	46	0	13	13	0	75	25	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	38	31	10	15	7	69	21	61
2020	EC-05	27	18	18	18	18	45	36	11
2020	EC-06	50	22	11	17	0	72	17	18
2020	EC-07	33	33	17	17	0	67	17	12
2019	EC	26	45	17	11	2	70	13	47
2019	EC-05	25	33	33	8	0	58	8	12
2019	EC-06	33	58	0	8	0	92	8	12
2018	EC	31	50	12	8	0	81	8	26
2017	EC	14	63	14	5	5	77	9	21
2014	EC	17	46	17	17	4	63	21	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	39	38	11	5	5	2	78	10	61
2020	EC-05	27	55	0	9	9	0	82	18	11
2020	EC-06	56	28	11	6	0	0	83	6	18
2020	EC-07	42	25	25	0	0	8	73	0	12
2019	EC	53	23	15	4	2	2	78	7	47
2019	EC-05	42	25	25	0	0	8	73	0	12
2019	EC-06	67	17	8	8	0	0	83	8	12
2017	EC	58	19	9	9	5	0	77	14	21
2014	EC	33	54	8	4	0	0	88	4	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	48	31	10	10	2	79	11	61
2020	EC-05	36	36	0	27	0	73	27	11
2020	EC-06	72	28	0	0	0	100	0	18
2020	EC-07	58	17	17	8	0	75	8	12
2019	EC	57	28	7	9	0	85	9	46
2019	EC-05	58	25	8	8	0	83	8	12
2019	EC-06	75	0	17	8	0	75	8	12
2018	EC	54	35	8	4	0	88	4	26
2017	EC	53	38	5	5	0	91	5	21
2014	EC	33	42	8	8	8	75	17	24

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	52	31	8	5	3	84	8	61
2020	EC-05	27	55	9	9	0	82	9	11
2020	EC-06	56	44	0	0	0	100	0	18
2020	EC-07	83	8	0	0	8	92	8	12
2019	EC	60	23	13	4	0	83	4	47
2019	EC-05	67	17	17	0	0	83	0	12
2019	EC-06	67	33	0	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	28	44	20	8	0	72	8	25
2017	EC	39	47	5	5	5	86	9	21
2014	EC	25	38	13	25	0	63	25	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	49	31	5	7	8	0	80	15	61
2020	EC-05	36	36	9	0	18	0	73	18	11
2020	EC-06	67	22	6	6	0	0	89	6	18
2020	EC-07	58	25	8	0	8	0	83	8	12
2019	EC	46	35	11	7	2	0	80	9	46
2019	EC-05	17	50	25	8	0	0	67	8	12
2019	EC-06	58	33	8	0	0	0	92	0	12
2018	EC	42	35	8	8	8	0	77	15	26
2017	EC	19	57	9	14	0	0	76	14	21
2014	EC	21	42	17	4	13	4	65	17	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	30	40	8	15	7	0	70	22	60
2020	EC-05	18	45	9	18	9	0	64	27	11
2020	EC-06	33	50	6	11	0	0	83	11	18
2020	EC-07	45	45	0	9	0	0	91	9	11
2019	EC	26	48	11	9	4	2	76	13	46
2019	EC-05	8	67	8	8	0	8	82	9	12
2019	EC-06	50	42	8	0	0	0	92	0	12
2018	EC	31	42	15	8	4	0	73	12	26
2017	EC	9	44	14	23	9	0	53	33	21

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	48	39	7	2	3	2	88	5	61
2020	EC-05	27	73	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	EC-06	67	17	11	0	0	6	88	0	18
2020	EC-07	75	8	8	0	8	0	83	8	12
2019	EC	35	39	13	11	2	0	74	13	46
2019	EC-05	17	17	25	33	8	0	33	42	12
2019	EC-06	58	42	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	50	33	0	13	4	0	83	17	24
2017	EC	24	43	19	0	14	0	67	14	21
2014	EC	25	54	8	8	4	0	79	13	24

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	48	34	7	5	7	82	11	61
2020	EC-05	36	36	0	18	9	73	27	11
2020	EC-06	56	39	0	6	0	94	6	18
2020	EC-07	50	42	8	0	0	92	0	12
2019	EC	43	39	11	7	0	83	7	46
2019	EC-05	25	33	25	17	0	58	17	12
2019	EC-06	67	33	0	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	48	32	12	8	0	80	8	25
2017	EC	25	40	25	0	10	65	10	20

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	47	40	7	3	3	87	7	60
2020	EC-05	40	60	0	0	0	100	0	10
2020	EC-06	44	56	0	0	0	100	0	18
2020	EC-07	75	17	0	0	8	92	8	12
2019	EC	59	33	9	0	0	91	0	46
2019	EC-05	42	50	8	0	0	92	0	12
2019	EC-06	75	25	0	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	52	28	20	0	0	80	0	25
2017	EC	44	46	5	0	5	91	5	21
2014	EC	58	21	13	4	4	79	8	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	54	28	8	3	7	82	10	61
2020	EC-05	45	36	0	9	9	82	18	11
2020	EC-06	56	33	11	0	0	89	0	18
2020	EC-07	75	17	0	0	8	92	8	12
2019	EC	48	35	9	9	0	83	9	46
2019	EC-05	33	25	17	25	0	58	25	12
2019	EC-06	67	25	8	0	0	92	0	12
2018	EC	44	20	24	12	0	64	12	25
2017	EC	34	52	9	0	5	86	5	21
2014	EC	17	33	13	29	8	50	38	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	61	28	5	2	3	2	90	5	61
2020	EC-05	64	27	9	0	0	0	91	0	11
2020	EC-06	72	22	6	0	0	0	94	0	18
2020	EC-07	75	17	0	0	8	0	92	8	12
2019	EC	59	28	9	4	0	0	87	4	46
2019	EC-05	42	42	8	8	0	0	83	8	12
2019	EC-06	75	25	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	44	24	12	20	0	0	68	20	25
2017	EC	37	42	9	6	5	0	79	11	21
2014	EC	17	33	29	13	8	0	50	21	24

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	EC	41	33	13	5	7	0	2	75	12	61
2020	EC-05	36	36	9	9	9	0	0	73	18	11
2020	EC-06	56	28	11	0	0	0	6	88	0	18
2020	EC-07	50	33	8	8	0	0	0	83	8	12
2019	EC	38	45	11	4	0	0	2	85	4	47
2019	EC-05	17	50	25	0	0	0	8	73	0	12
2019	EC-06	50	50	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	40	36	16	4	0	0	4	79	4	25
2017	EC	37	25	24	5	5	5	0	65	10	21
2014	EC	21	38	21	17	4	0	0	58	21	24

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	49	34	10	2	5	84	7	61
2020	EC-05	45	55	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	EC-06	50	44	6	0	0	94	0	18
2020	EC-07	58	25	8	0	8	83	8	12
2019	EC	57	34	6	2	0	91	2	47
2019	EC-05	25	75	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	EC-06	75	25	0	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	44	32	20	4	0	76	4	25
2017	EC	37	44	9	5	5	81	9	21
2014	EC	29	38	8	25	0	67	25	24

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	28	33	31	5	3	61	8	61
2020	EC-05	18	45	27	9	0	64	9	11
2020	EC-06	22	44	33	0	0	67	0	18
2020	EC-07	42	17	33	0	8	58	8	12
2019	EC	36	26	26	9	4	62	13	47
2019	EC-05	33	33	25	8	0	67	8	12
2019	EC-06	25	17	42	0	17	42	17	12
2018	EC	31	38	27	4	0	69	4	26
2017	EC	25	37	28	5	5	63	9	21
2014	EC	25	50	4	21	0	75	21	24

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	15	18	48	13	7	0	20	33	61
2020	EC-05	18	27	55	0	0	0	0	45	11
2020	EC-06	11	17	44	28	0	0	28	28	18
2020	EC-07	17	0	50	25	8	0	33	17	12
2019	EC	11	30	43	6	9	2	15	41	47
2019	EC-05	8	50	25	8	8	0	17	58	12
2019	EC-06	8	17	58	8	8	0	17	25	12
2018	EC	15	23	54	4	4	0	8	38	26
2017	EC	28	25	33	9	4	0	14	54	21
2014	EC	17	21	46	13	0	4	13	39	24

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	EC	11	10	31	36	10	2	0	47	22	61
2020	EC-05	27	9	36	27	0	0	0	27	36	11
2020	EC-06	0	11	39	33	17	0	0	50	11	18
2020	EC-07	8	0	42	42	8	0	0	50	8	12
2019	EC	11	24	33	13	11	7	2	26	38	46
2019	EC-05	9	36	45	0	0	9	0	0	50	11
2019	EC-06	0	17	33	17	17	17	0	40	20	12
2018	EC	23	23	35	12	4	0	4	16	48	26
2017	EC	40	23	28	9	0	0	0	9	63	21
2014	EC	29	21	21	17	8	0	4	26	52	24

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	8	8	30	33	17	3	52	17	60
2020	EC-05	9	18	27	45	0	0	45	27	11
2020	EC-06	6	11	22	39	17	6	59	18	18
2020	EC-07	25	0	17	33	25	0	58	25	12
2019	EC	11	13	32	19	23	2	43	24	47
2019	EC-05	8	25	50	0	17	0	17	33	12
2019	EC-06	0	0	17	50	33	0	83	0	12
2018	EC	12	31	35	12	8	4	20	44	26
2017	EC	14	24	48	9	5	0	14	38	21
2014	EC	33	21	29	17	0	0	17	54	24

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	8	15	36	31	10	0	41	23	61
2020	EC-05	9	18	55	9	9	0	18	27	11
2020	EC-06	6	17	28	44	6	0	50	22	18
2020	EC-07	8	8	50	33	0	0	33	17	12
2019	EC	4	21	34	30	9	2	39	26	47
2019	EC-05	8	33	42	17	0	0	17	42	12
2019	EC-06	0	33	17	42	8	0	50	33	12
2018	EC	0	8	54	31	8	0	38	8	26
2017	EC	19	14	38	24	5	0	28	33	21
2014	EC	17	13	50	21	0	0	21	29	24

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	EC	15	13	30	25	12	0	5	39	30	60
2020	EC-05	30	0	20	40	10	0	0	50	30	10
2020	EC-06	6	17	39	17	6	0	17	27	27	18
2020	EC-07	17	17	33	33	0	0	0	33	33	12
2019	EC	9	19	28	23	11	9	2	38	31	47
2019	EC-05	8	42	17	17	0	17	0	20	60	12
2019	EC-06	8	0	17	42	25	8	0	73	9	12
2018	EC	4	27	46	12	4	4	4	17	33	26
2017	EC	33	9	39	9	5	4	0	15	45	21
2014	EC	33	25	25	13	0	0	4	13	61	24

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	EC	10	13	23	36	11	3	3	51	25	61
2020	EC-05	9	9	27	55	0	0	0	55	18	11
2020	EC-06	0	17	28	33	11	6	6	50	19	18
2020	EC-07	8	8	33	42	8	0	0	50	17	12
2019	EC	6	17	26	23	17	9	2	45	26	47
2019	EC-05	8	25	42	17	0	8	0	18	36	12
2019	EC-06	0	0	25	42	25	8	0	73	0	12
2018	EC	15	19	27	35	4	0	0	38	35	26
2017	EC	19	30	33	14	5	0	0	19	49	21
2014	EC	8	17	46	17	8	0	4	26	26	24

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	EC	23	10	39	18	10	0	0	28	33	61
2020	EC-05	18	9	36	36	0	0	0	36	27	11
2020	EC-06	11	17	44	17	11	0	0	28	28	18
2020	EC-07	50	0	33	8	8	0	0	17	50	12
2019	EC	13	15	34	17	17	2	2	36	29	47
2019	EC-05	8	25	33	17	8	8	0	27	36	12
2019	EC-06	0	0	25	33	42	0	0	75	0	12
2018	EC	4	35	35	15	8	4	0	24	40	26
2017	EC	24	9	38	19	5	0	5	25	35	21
2014	EC	29	21	25	21	4	0	0	25	50	24

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	10	11	34	34	8	2	43	22	61
2020	EC-05	9	9	36	45	0	0	45	18	11
2020	EC-06	0	11	44	33	11	0	44	11	18
2020	EC-07	25	8	33	25	8	0	33	33	12
2019	EC	9	15	32	32	13	0	45	23	47
2019	EC-05	17	8	58	8	8	0	17	25	12
2019	EC-06	8	0	25	42	25	0	67	8	12

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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	EC	39	34	11	8	3	3	0	76	12	61
2020	EC-05	27	55	18	0	0	0	0	82	0	11
2020	EC-06	44	28	11	11	0	6	0	76	12	18
2020	EC-07	50	17	8	17	8	0	0	67	25	12
2019	EC	34	30	19	4	0	6	6	73	5	47
2019	EC-05	0	33	25	8	0	25	8	50	13	12
2019	EC-06	42	25	25	0	0	0	8	73	0	12
2018	EC	35	27	12	4	12	4	8	70	17	26
2017	EC	38	34	14	9	5	0	0	72	14	21
2014	EC	29	17	29	17	4	4	0	48	22	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	64	25	5	3	3	89	7	61
2020	EC-05	73	27	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	EC-06	67	22	0	11	0	89	11	18
2020	EC-07	67	8	17	0	8	75	8	12
2019	EC	55	23	4	17	0	79	17	47
2019	EC-05	17	50	8	25	0	67	25	12
2019	EC-06	83	17	0	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	62	23	0	8	8	85	15	26
2017	EC	53	37	0	9	0	91	9	21
2014	EC	43	22	9	9	17	65	26	23

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	72	25	2	2	0	97	2	61
2020	EC-05	100	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	EC-06	67	33	0	0	0	100	0	18
2020	EC-07	67	17	8	8	0	83	8	12
2019	EC	70	23	0	6	0	94	6	47
2019	EC-05	42	42	0	17	0	83	17	12
2019	EC-06	92	8	0	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	65	23	0	12	0	88	12	26
2017	EC	58	37	4	0	0	96	0	21
2014	EC	57	30	0	9	4	87	13	23

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	66	26	5	3	92	3	61
2020	EC-05	82	18	0	0	100	0	11
2020	EC-06	67	28	6	0	94	0	18
2020	EC-07	67	25	0	8	92	8	12
2019	EC	62	28	6	4	89	4	47
2019	EC-05	33	42	8	17	75	17	12
2019	EC-06	83	17	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	58	27	12	4	85	4	26

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	57	26	2	7	7	2	85	13	61
2020	EC-05	45	45	0	9	0	0	91	9	11
2020	EC-06	61	28	0	0	6	6	94	6	18
2020	EC-07	75	8	0	8	8	0	83	17	12

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	77	11	5	2	3	2	90	5	61
2020	EC-05	91	0	0	9	0	0	91	9	11
2020	EC-06	89	6	0	0	0	6	100	0	18
2020	EC-07	92	8	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	EC	74	17	6	2	0	0	91	2	47
2019	EC-05	58	25	8	8	0	0	83	8	12
2019	EC-06	100	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12

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	EC	57	28	8	3	3	0	0	85	7	61
2020	EC-05	45	45	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	11
2020	EC-06	72	17	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	18
2020	EC-07	50	42	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	12
2019	EC	45	32	17	4	0	2	0	78	4	47
2019	EC-05	25	25	25	17	0	8	0	55	18	12
2019	EC-06	50	50	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	62	19	8	8	4	0	0	81	12	26
2017	EC	24	37	21	9	0	5	5	67	10	21
2014	EC	33	33	8	4	17	4	0	70	22	24

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	63	23	5	2	5	2	88	7	60
2020	EC-05	64	27	0	0	0	9	100	0	11
2020	EC-06	83	11	6	0	0	0	94	0	18
2020	EC-07	55	36	0	0	9	0	91	9	11

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	54	31	7	8	0	0	85	8	61
2020	EC-05	27	55	18	0	0	0	82	0	11
2020	EC-06	72	22	6	0	0	0	94	0	18
2020	EC-07	75	17	0	8	0	0	92	8	12
2019	EC	55	19	11	13	0	2	76	13	47
2019	EC-05	25	17	25	25	0	8	45	27	12
2019	EC-06	67	25	8	0	0	0	92	0	12
2018	EC	73	8	12	8	0	0	81	8	26
2017	EC	38	21	18	14	5	5	61	19	21
2014	EC	29	25	17	8	17	4	57	26	24

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	EC	52	48	61
2020	EC-05	73	27	11
2020	EC-06	61	39	18
2020	EC-07	33	67	12

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	67	20	2	2	5	5	96	2	61
2020	EC-05	45	45	0	9	0	0	91	9	11
2020	EC-06	72	6	0	0	11	11	100	0	18
2020	EC-07	83	0	8	0	0	8	91	0	12

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	61	28	2	7	3	0	89	10	61
2020	EC-05	64	18	9	0	9	0	82	9	11
2020	EC-06	83	17	0	0	0	0	100	0	18
2020	EC-07	50	33	0	17	0	0	83	17	12
2019	EC	55	17	17	11	0	0	72	11	47
2019	EC-05	42	8	25	25	0	0	50	25	12
2019	EC-06	50	33	8	8	0	0	83	8	12
2018	EC	64	8	16	12	0	0	72	12	25
2017	EC	47	24	11	18	0	0	70	18	21
2014	EC	42	21	8	8	17	4	65	26	24

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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	34	39	11	7	7	2	75	13	61
2020	EC-05	36	36	18	9	0	0	73	9	11
2020	EC-06	39	50	6	6	0	0	89	6	18
2020	EC-07	33	42	17	0	8	0	75	8	12
2019	EC	32	36	17	6	4	4	71	11	47
2019	EC-05	8	67	17	0	0	8	82	0	12
2019	EC-06	50	33	17	0	0	0	83	0	12
2018	EC	38	35	15	8	0	4	76	8	26
2017	EC	30	47	9	5	0	9	85	5	21
2014	EC	25	29	13	0	8	25	72	11	24

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	34	34	13	7	11	0	69	18	61
2020	EC-05	36	27	18	9	9	0	64	18	11
2020	EC-06	33	44	11	6	6	0	78	11	18
2020	EC-07	42	25	17	8	8	0	67	17	12
2019	EC	34	30	17	17	2	0	64	19	47
2019	EC-05	17	33	33	17	0	0	50	17	12
2019	EC-06	50	42	8	0	0	0	92	0	12
2018	EC	24	36	16	20	0	4	63	21	25
2017	EC	14	44	24	14	5	0	58	18	21
2014	EC	21	46	17	8	4	4	70	13	24

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	31	31	16	10	10	2	63	20	61
2020	EC-05	18	36	18	18	9	0	55	27	11
2020	EC-06	33	44	6	6	11	0	78	17	18
2020	EC-07	50	8	25	8	8	0	58	17	12
2019	EC	30	28	13	26	2	2	59	28	47
2019	EC-05	8	17	17	50	0	8	27	55	12
2019	EC-06	50	42	8	0	0	0	92	0	12
2018	EC	15	31	19	23	4	8	50	29	26
2017	EC	9	39	14	28	9	0	48	37	21
2014	EC	13	29	29	17	4	8	45	23	24

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	23	31	13	16	15	2	55	32	61
2020	EC-05	9	36	18	0	36	0	45	36	11
2020	EC-06	28	39	11	17	6	0	67	22	18
2020	EC-07	42	17	17	17	8	0	58	25	12
2019	EC	26	19	23	21	9	2	46	30	47
2019	EC-05	8	0	25	50	8	8	9	64	12
2019	EC-06	58	17	25	0	0	0	75	0	12
2018	EC	12	31	27	12	8	12	48	22	26
2017	EC	0	28	24	34	14	0	28	48	21
2014	EC	13	29	21	25	4	8	45	32	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	39	28	21	8	2	2	68	10	61
2020	EC-05	36	36	18	0	0	9	80	0	11
2020	EC-06	33	22	28	17	0	0	56	17	18
2020	EC-07	33	50	17	0	0	0	83	0	12
2019	EC	43	23	21	13	0	0	66	13	47
2019	EC-05	42	25	25	8	0	0	67	8	12
2019	EC-06	50	17	17	17	0	0	67	17	12

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	21	51	5	16	7	0	72	23	61
2020	EC-05	9	55	0	27	9	0	64	36	11
2020	EC-06	33	33	17	17	0	0	67	17	18
2020	EC-07	25	50	0	8	17	0	75	25	12
2019	EC	17	46	9	20	7	2	64	27	46
2019	EC-05	8	42	8	33	8	0	50	42	12
2019	EC-06	33	50	0	8	0	8	91	9	12
2018	EC	23	23	31	15	8	0	46	23	26
2017	EC	14	23	35	23	5	0	37	28	21
2014	EC	21	50	13	13	4	0	71	17	24

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	16	30	16	25	11	2	47	37	61
2020	EC-05	9	36	9	36	9	0	45	45	11
2020	EC-06	17	28	17	28	6	6	47	35	18
2020	EC-07	25	25	17	25	8	0	50	33	12
2019	EC	15	21	21	26	15	2	37	41	47
2019	EC-05	0	0	17	67	8	8	0	82	12
2019	EC-06	33	33	33	0	0	0	67	0	12

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	EC	40	32	10	8	5	3	2	75	14	60
2020	EC-05	27	36	9	27	0	0	0	64	27	11
2020	EC-06	47	29	6	6	0	12	0	87	7	17
2020	EC-07	50	25	17	8	0	0	0	75	8	12
2019	EC	35	33	7	15	7	4	0	70	23	46
2019	EC-05	17	33	17	17	8	8	0	55	27	12
2019	EC-06	50	33	0	8	0	8	0	91	9	12
2018	EC	62	23	8	4	0	4	0	88	4	26
2017	EC	30	51	5	9	5	0	0	81	14	21
2014	EC	38	33	8	8	0	8	4	81	10	24

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	41	31	20	2	5	2	73	7	61
2020	EC-05	27	36	27	9	0	0	64	9	11
2020	EC-06	50	28	22	0	0	0	78	0	18
2020	EC-07	42	42	17	0	0	0	83	0	12
2019	EC	21	36	21	9	6	6	61	16	47
2019	EC-05	8	33	25	17	8	8	45	27	12
2019	EC-06	33	33	25	0	0	8	73	0	12
2018	EC	42	38	15	4	0	0	81	4	26

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	EC	16	25	10	18	11	16	3	51	37	61
2020	EC-05	0	36	18	27	0	18	0	44	33	11
2020	EC-06	17	28	17	11	11	6	11	53	27	18
2020	EC-07	33	17	0	25	8	17	0	60	40	12
2019	EC	26	13	19	13	9	21	0	49	27	47
2019	EC-05	8	8	8	17	8	50	0	33	50	12
2019	EC-06	42	8	25	0	8	17	0	60	10	12
2018	EC	27	19	19	12	0	15	8	60	15	26
2017	EC	14	9	28	18	5	25	0	32	31	21
2014	EC	13	21	13	21	17	17	0	40	45	24

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	32	37	17	7	7	2	69	14	60
2020	EC-05	27	55	9	0	9	0	82	9	11
2020	EC-06	39	39	11	6	0	6	82	6	18
2020	EC-07	17	42	25	8	8	0	58	17	12
2019	EC	30	26	23	9	9	4	58	18	47
2019	EC-05	8	17	50	8	8	8	27	18	12
2019	EC-06	50	33	8	8	0	0	83	8	12
2018	EC	15	35	23	12	8	8	54	21	26
2017	EC	19	48	5	19	5	5	70	25	21
2014	EC	17	33	17	17	13	4	52	30	24

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	EC	28	28	11	18	10	2	3	59	29	61
2020	EC-05	9	55	18	0	18	0	0	64	18	11
2020	EC-06	44	22	11	11	0	0	11	75	13	18
2020	EC-07	17	17	25	33	8	0	0	33	42	12
2019	EC	30	13	21	15	13	4	4	47	30	47
2019	EC-05	8	0	25	25	8	17	17	13	50	12
2019	EC-06	42	33	17	8	0	0	0	75	8	12
2018	EC	12	23	15	19	19	0	12	39	43	26
2017	EC	5	14	9	33	24	11	5	22	67	21
2014	EC	8	4	13	29	42	4	0	13	74	24

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	41	26	13	7	10	3	69	17	61
2020	EC-05	36	18	18	18	9	0	55	27	11
2020	EC-06	50	33	11	0	6	0	83	6	18
2020	EC-07	33	8	17	8	33	0	42	42	12
2019	EC	57	19	15	2	6	0	77	9	47
2019	EC-05	42	25	17	0	17	0	67	17	12
2019	EC-06	58	8	25	8	0	0	67	8	12

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	46	30	10	5	8	2	77	13	61
2020	EC-05	18	36	9	18	18	0	55	36	11
2020	EC-06	67	17	6	0	11	0	83	11	18
2020	EC-07	58	17	17	0	8	0	75	8	12
2019	EC	53	21	17	4	0	4	78	4	47
2019	EC-05	42	17	25	8	0	8	64	9	12
2019	EC-06	67	33	0	0	0	0	100	0	12

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	EC	79	3	5	3	2	3	5	89	5	61
2020	EC-05	91	0	0	0	0	0	9	100	0	11
2020	EC-06	83	0	11	6	0	0	0	83	6	18
2020	EC-07	83	17	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	EC	81	6	9	0	2	0	2	89	2	47
2019	EC-05	75	8	17	0	0	0	0	83	0	12
2019	EC-06	83	8	0	0	0	0	8	100	0	12

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	EC	75	10	2	3	2	3	5	93	5	61
2020	EC-05	64	27	0	9	0	0	0	91	9	11
2020	EC-06	83	11	0	0	0	6	0	100	0	18
2020	EC-07	83	8	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	12
2019	EC	87	7	2	0	0	0	4	98	0	45
2019	EC-05	75	8	8	0	0	0	8	91	0	12
2019	EC-06	90	0	0	0	0	0	10	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	39	43	8	3	7	0	82	10	61
2020	EC-05	27	55	9	9	0	0	82	9	11
2020	EC-06	56	33	6	6	0	0	89	6	18
2020	EC-07	42	50	0	0	8	0	92	8	12
2019	EC	45	38	11	6	0	0	83	6	47
2019	EC-05	25	58	8	8	0	0	83	8	12
2019	EC-06	67	33	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	31	38	23	4	0	4	72	4	26
2017	EC	18	38	14	9	5	16	67	17	21

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	52	35	5	3	5	0	87	8	60
2020	EC-05	45	45	9	0	0	0	91	0	11
2020	EC-06	56	44	0	0	0	0	100	0	18
2020	EC-07	67	17	8	8	0	0	83	8	12
2019	EC	51	36	4	9	0	0	87	9	47
2019	EC-05	17	50	8	25	0	0	67	25	12
2019	EC-06	83	17	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	54	35	8	0	4	0	88	4	26
2017	EC	39	42	5	9	5	0	81	14	21
2014	EC	25	46	13	8	4	4	74	13	24

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	41	36	16	2	5	0	77	7	61
2020	EC-05	27	36	27	9	0	0	64	9	11
2020	EC-06	50	44	6	0	0	0	94	0	18
2020	EC-07	42	42	17	0	0	0	83	0	12
2019	EC	36	38	19	0	2	4	78	2	47
2019	EC-05	17	42	25	0	0	17	70	0	12
2019	EC-06	58	42	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	50	38	8	4	0	0	88	4	26
2017	EC	44	33	9	5	5	4	81	10	21
2014	EC	29	42	13	4	0	13	81	5	24

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	EC	43	21	18	10	5	2	2	66	15	61
2020	EC-05	36	27	18	18	0	0	0	64	18	11
2020	EC-06	56	11	17	11	0	0	6	71	12	18
2020	EC-07	42	42	17	0	0	0	0	83	0	12

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	49	31	5	10	3	2	82	13	61
2020	EC-05	36	45	0	9	9	0	82	18	11
2020	EC-06	67	22	11	0	0	0	89	0	18
2020	EC-07	58	33	0	8	0	0	92	8	12

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	57	28	8	2	5	85	7	61
2020	EC-05	64	18	18	0	0	82	0	11
2020	EC-06	56	39	6	0	0	94	0	18
2020	EC-07	67	25	0	8	0	92	8	12
2019	EC	57	34	6	0	2	91	2	47
2019	EC-05	33	67	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	EC-06	83	17	0	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	58	35	8	0	0	92	0	26
2017	EC	43	33	19	5	0	76	5	21
2014	EC	38	50	4	8	0	88	8	24

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	38	27	17	8	10	0	65	18	60
2020	EC-05	36	36	9	9	9	0	73	18	11
2020	EC-06	39	39	17	6	0	0	78	6	18
2020	EC-07	50	33	8	0	8	0	83	8	12
2019	EC	40	26	17	11	4	2	67	15	47
2019	EC-05	8	42	33	8	0	8	55	9	12
2019	EC-06	67	25	8	0	0	0	92	0	12
2018	EC	38	23	23	15	0	0	62	15	26
2017	EC	9	53	23	5	9	0	63	14	21
2014	EC	17	21	21	33	8	0	38	42	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	41	31	13	7	8	72	15	61
2020	EC-05	18	55	9	18	0	73	18	11
2020	EC-06	44	33	22	0	0	78	0	18
2020	EC-07	67	25	0	0	8	92	8	12
2019	EC	40	30	15	11	4	70	15	47
2019	EC-05	8	50	33	8	0	58	8	12
2019	EC-06	67	25	8	0	0	92	0	12
2018	EC	27	42	23	8	0	69	8	26
2017	EC	14	44	28	9	5	58	14	21
2014	EC	21	25	17	33	4	46	38	24

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	EC	31	18	13	13	16	7	2	54	32	61
2020	EC-05	0	36	18	18	18	9	0	40	40	11
2020	EC-06	39	11	22	11	6	6	6	56	19	18
2020	EC-07	58	8	0	8	17	8	0	73	27	12
2019	EC	26	26	21	9	13	6	0	55	23	47
2019	EC-05	8	33	25	17	8	8	0	45	27	12
2019	EC-06	50	25	17	0	0	8	0	82	0	12
2018	EC	19	38	15	4	15	4	4	63	21	26
2017	EC	8	39	9	28	9	5	0	50	40	21
2014	EC	13	17	8	33	21	8	0	32	59	24

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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	EC	57	18	25	61
2020	EC-05	64	27	9	11
2020	EC-06	56	17	28	18
2020	EC-07	42	25	33	12
2019	EC	47	13	40	47
2019	EC-05	42	17	42	12
2019	EC-06	33	17	50	12
2018	EC	38	12	50	26
2017	EC	47	9	44	21
2014	EC	58	8	33	24

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	EC	0	14	77	3	0	6	35
2020	EC-06	0	0	90	0	0	10	10
2019	EC	5	5	76	0	5	10	21
2018	EC	0	0	70	10	10	10	10
2017	EC	29	0	61	10	0	0	10
2014	EC	14	14	50	7	9999	14	14

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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	EC	10	90	61
2020	EC-05	0	100	11
2020	EC-06	0	100	18

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	EC	15	8	11	7	3	48	8	52	22	61
2020	EC-05	0	9	18	0	0	73	0	33	0	11
2020	EC-06	6	6	11	6	0	56	17	40	20	18
2020	EC-07	33	0	25	0	0	33	8	57	0	12
2019	EC	13	2	21	11	4	45	4	29	29	47
2019	EC-05	0	0	17	8	0	75	0	0	33	12
2019	EC-06	17	0	17	0	8	50	8	40	20	12
2018	EC	15	15	23	4	8	35	0	47	18	26
2017	EC	5	14	14	0	5	63	0	51	13	21
2014	EC	13	4	13	17	4	50	0	33	42	24

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	28	26	20	5	5	16	65	12	61
2020	EC-05	9	55	27	0	0	9	70	0	11
2020	EC-06	22	33	28	0	0	17	67	0	18
2020	EC-07	50	0	17	17	0	17	60	20	12
2019	EC	23	26	26	6	4	15	58	13	47
2019	EC-05	0	25	33	8	0	33	38	13	12
2019	EC-06	42	25	17	0	8	8	73	9	12
2018	EC	42	38	12	4	0	4	84	4	26
2017	EC	18	28	9	5	0	39	77	8	21
2014	EC	17	29	17	4	4	29	65	12	24

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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	EC	8	92	61
2020	EC-05	0	100	11
2020	EC-07	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	EC	16	3	16	3	2	54	5	48	12	61
2020	EC-05	9	9	18	0	0	64	0	50	0	11
2020	EC-06	6	0	17	6	0	61	11	20	20	18
2020	EC-07	33	0	17	0	0	42	8	67	0	12
2019	EC	6	11	26	4	2	45	6	35	13	47
2019	EC-05	0	8	25	0	0	67	0	25	0	12
2019	EC-06	8	8	17	0	0	50	17	50	0	12
2018	EC	19	12	19	0	4	38	8	57	7	26
2017	EC	19	5	9	5	0	63	0	63	13	21
2014	EC	8	8	8	8	8	46	13	40	40	24

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	EC	33	26	15	3	7	16	0	71	12	61
2020	EC-05	9	45	18	18	0	9	0	60	20	11
2020	EC-06	33	28	17	0	6	17	0	73	7	18
2020	EC-07	50	8	25	0	0	17	0	70	0	12
2019	EC	17	32	21	4	2	23	0	64	8	47
2019	EC-05	8	42	17	0	0	33	0	75	0	12
2019	EC-06	25	33	25	0	0	17	0	70	0	12
2018	EC	38	31	19	0	4	8	0	75	4	26
2017	EC	39	23	5	5	0	28	0	87	7	21
2014	EC	21	8	13	4	4	46	4	58	17	24

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	46	16	20	8	7	3	64	15	61
2020	EC-05	18	18	27	18	18	0	36	36	11
2020	EC-06	67	17	6	0	6	6	88	6	18
2020	EC-07	42	17	25	8	0	8	64	9	12

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	38	23	20	13	5	2	62	18	61
2020	EC-05	18	36	18	18	9	0	55	27	11
2020	EC-06	61	6	22	6	6	0	67	11	18
2020	EC-07	42	33	17	0	8	0	75	8	12
2019	EC	28	26	19	9	17	2	54	26	47
2019	EC-05	17	25	17	17	25	0	42	42	12
2019	EC-06	33	33	17	0	17	0	67	17	12
2018	EC	12	15	42	12	19	0	27	31	26
2017	EC	14	28	9	21	24	5	44	47	21

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	EC	7	28	31	18	15	2	0	35	33	61
2020	EC-05	0	27	36	18	18	0	0	27	36	11
2020	EC-06	17	17	39	11	11	6	0	35	24	18
2020	EC-07	0	25	25	25	25	0	0	25	50	12
2019	EC	15	26	32	11	13	0	4	42	24	47
2019	EC-05	8	17	33	17	25	0	0	25	42	12
2019	EC-06	25	25	17	8	25	0	0	50	33	12
2018	EC	12	27	19	31	4	0	8	42	38	26
2017	EC	9	19	39	19	14	0	0	28	33	21

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	EC	13	34	26	16	8	2	0	48	25	61
2020	EC-05	9	27	36	18	9	0	0	36	27	11
2020	EC-06	17	28	33	6	11	6	0	47	18	18
2020	EC-07	17	42	17	17	8	0	0	58	25	12
2019	EC	26	36	13	11	11	0	4	64	22	47
2019	EC-05	8	25	17	25	25	0	0	33	50	12
2019	EC-06	33	25	17	17	8	0	0	58	25	12
2018	EC	23	23	31	12	4	0	8	50	17	26
2017	EC	14	24	34	9	19	0	0	37	28	21

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	EC	15	25	21	20	16	2	2	41	37	61
2020	EC-05	9	18	45	18	9	0	0	27	27	11
2020	EC-06	17	17	22	22	11	6	6	38	38	18
2020	EC-07	17	33	17	17	17	0	0	50	33	12
2019	EC	15	28	28	13	13	0	4	44	27	47
2019	EC-05	17	0	25	33	25	0	0	17	58	12
2019	EC-06	17	33	33	8	8	0	0	50	17	12
2018	EC	15	27	23	15	15	0	4	44	32	26
2017	EC	5	30	28	23	14	0	0	34	37	21

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	28	31	21	5	10	5	62	16	61
2020	EC-05	18	36	27	0	9	9	60	10	11
2020	EC-06	39	28	11	6	11	6	71	18	18
2020	EC-07	33	17	25	8	17	0	50	25	12
2019	EC	38	21	17	11	6	6	64	18	47
2019	EC-05	33	17	17	8	17	8	55	27	12
2019	EC-06	42	17	17	17	8	0	58	25	12
2018	EC	42	31	12	4	0	12	83	4	26
2017	EC	33	30	24	0	5	9	69	5	21

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	EC	18	26	25	10	20	2	0	45	30	61
2020	EC-05	18	27	18	9	27	0	0	45	36	11
2020	EC-06	28	22	28	6	11	6	0	53	18	18
2020	EC-07	25	0	17	25	33	0	0	25	58	12
2019	EC	30	26	21	9	13	0	2	57	22	47
2019	EC-05	17	25	42	0	17	0	0	42	17	12
2019	EC-06	33	33	8	8	17	0	0	67	25	12
2018	EC	31	38	15	12	0	0	4	72	12	26
2017	EC	28	23	21	19	9	0	0	51	28	21

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	31	23	15	11	15	5	57	28	61
2020	EC-05	18	36	9	9	27	0	55	36	11
2020	EC-06	28	22	22	17	6	6	53	24	18
2020	EC-07	17	33	8	8	25	8	55	36	12

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	28	25	33	7	7	0	53	13	60
2020	EC-05	9	36	45	0	9	0	45	9	11
2020	EC-06	44	28	28	0	0	0	72	0	18
2020	EC-07	33	33	17	8	8	0	67	17	12
2019	EC	40	32	21	6	0	0	72	6	47
2019	EC-05	8	50	42	0	0	0	58	0	12
2019	EC-06	67	25	8	0	0	0	92	0	12
2018	EC	27	23	31	15	0	4	52	16	26
2017	EC	5	37	54	0	5	0	41	5	21

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	16	36	26	8	13	0	52	21	61
2020	EC-05	0	36	27	18	18	0	36	36	11
2020	EC-06	22	50	28	0	0	0	72	0	18
2020	EC-07	25	33	25	8	8	0	58	17	12
2019	EC	23	32	28	13	4	0	55	17	47
2019	EC-05	8	17	42	25	8	0	25	33	12
2019	EC-06	25	58	17	0	0	0	83	0	12
2018	EC	8	38	15	31	4	4	48	36	26
2017	EC	0	14	51	25	9	0	14	35	21

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	19	34	24	12	12	53	24	59
2020	EC-05	10	30	30	20	10	40	30	10
2020	EC-06	22	44	22	11	0	67	11	18
2020	EC-07	36	27	27	0	9	64	9	11
2019	EC	23	32	19	26	0	55	26	47
2019	EC-05	8	17	25	50	0	25	50	12
2019	EC-06	42	25	25	8	0	67	8	12
2018	EC	23	15	35	27	0	38	27	26
2017	EC	0	28	23	35	14	28	49	21

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	52	25	5	7	10	2	78	17	61
2020	EC-05	45	36	0	0	18	0	82	18	11
2020	EC-06	61	22	6	6	0	6	88	6	18
2020	EC-07	50	25	17	0	8	0	75	8	12
2019	EC	55	21	13	9	2	0	77	11	47
2019	EC-05	33	25	33	0	8	0	58	8	12
2019	EC-06	58	25	8	8	0	0	83	8	12

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	28	36	20	7	10	64	16	61
2020	EC-05	27	36	18	9	9	64	18	11
2020	EC-06	39	33	22	0	6	72	6	18
2020	EC-07	25	25	25	8	17	50	25	12

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	EC	21	46	18	5	8	2	0	68	13	61
2020	EC-05	18	64	9	0	9	0	0	82	9	11
2020	EC-06	33	39	11	6	6	6	0	76	12	18
2020	EC-07	17	50	25	8	0	0	0	67	8	12
2019	EC	31	29	27	2	9	0	2	61	11	45
2019	EC-05	17	17	50	8	8	0	0	33	17	12
2019	EC-06	20	40	20	0	20	0	0	60	20	10
2018	EC	32	36	28	0	4	0	0	68	4	25
2017	EC	9	51	21	9	5	5	0	63	15	21

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	EC	39	31	18	2	7	2	2	73	8	61
2020	EC-05	27	45	9	0	18	0	0	73	18	11
2020	EC-06	44	28	17	0	0	6	6	81	0	18
2020	EC-07	58	17	17	0	8	0	0	75	8	12
2019	EC	46	20	22	11	2	0	0	65	13	46
2019	EC-05	25	0	42	25	8	0	0	25	33	12
2019	EC-06	55	27	18	0	0	0	0	82	0	11
2018	EC	38	19	23	12	4	0	4	60	16	26
2017	EC	33	30	14	9	14	0	0	63	23	21

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	21	39	25	8	7	61	15	61
2020	EC-05	18	45	27	0	9	64	9	11
2020	EC-06	33	33	28	6	0	67	6	18
2020	EC-07	8	58	17	8	8	67	17	12

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	EC	75	10	2	3	2	2	7	93	5	61
2020	EC-05	73	27	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	EC-06	83	0	6	6	0	6	0	88	6	18
2020	EC-07	67	17	0	8	0	0	8	91	9	12
2019	EC	70	11	6	2	0	0	11	90	2	47
2019	EC-05	58	8	17	0	0	0	17	80	0	12
2019	EC-06	75	8	8	0	0	0	8	91	0	12
2018	EC	69	4	8	4	0	0	15	86	5	26

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	79	10	2	3	3	3	92	7	61
2020	EC-05	82	9	0	0	0	9	100	0	11
2020	EC-06	94	6	0	0	0	0	100	0	18
2020	EC-07	83	0	8	8	0	0	83	8	12
2019	EC	81	13	0	2	2	2	96	4	47
2019	EC-05	75	17	0	0	0	8	100	0	12
2019	EC-06	83	8	0	8	0	0	92	8	12
2018	EC	69	4	4	4	8	12	83	13	26
2017	EC	86	5	0	5	0	5	95	5	21

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	72	27	0	2	0	98	2	60
2020	EC-05	64	36	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	EC-06	83	17	0	0	0	100	0	18
2020	EC-07	55	45	0	0	0	100	0	11
2019	EC	57	36	4	0	2	96	0	47
2019	EC-05	42	33	17	0	8	82	0	12
2019	EC-06	67	33	0	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	73	15	8	0	4	92	0	26
2017	EC	63	28	0	0	9	100	0	21

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	54	23	10	5	8	0	77	13	61
2020	EC-05	55	18	18	0	9	0	73	9	11
2020	EC-06	61	33	6	0	0	0	94	0	18
2020	EC-07	58	17	8	8	8	0	75	17	12
2019	EC	53	26	15	4	2	0	79	6	47
2019	EC-05	50	25	17	8	0	0	75	8	12
2019	EC-06	58	25	8	8	0	0	83	8	12
2018	EC	65	15	12	0	4	4	84	4	26
2017	EC	62	28	5	0	0	5	95	0	21

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 very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	62	7	3	0	28	95	0	61
2020	EC-05	64	9	0	0	27	100	0	11
2020	EC-06	83	6	0	0	11	100	0	18
2020	EC-07	50	17	8	0	25	89	0	12
2019	EC	60	9	2	0	30	97	0	47
2019	EC-05	25	17	8	0	50	83	0	12
2019	EC-06	75	8	0	0	17	100	0	12
2018	EC	54	12	0	4	31	94	6	26
2017	EC	58	14	0	0	28	100	0	21

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	75	15	3	2	2	3	95	2	61
2020	EC-05	73	18	9	0	0	0	91	0	11
2020	EC-06	78	11	0	6	6	0	94	6	18
2020	EC-07	75	17	8	0	0	0	92	0	12
2019	EC	74	15	2	0	0	9	98	0	47
2019	EC-05	67	17	0	0	0	17	100	0	12
2019	EC-06	83	8	8	0	0	0	92	0	12
2018	EC	85	4	0	0	0	12	100	0	26
2017	EC	62	9	5	0	0	24	94	0	21

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	EC	70	13	10	2	2	2	2	86	3	61
2020	EC-05	64	18	9	0	9	0	0	82	9	11
2020	EC-06	72	6	17	0	0	6	0	82	0	18
2020	EC-07	75	25	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	EC	62	21	6	4	2	0	4	87	7	47
2019	EC-05	50	25	8	8	0	0	8	82	9	12
2019	EC-06	75	25	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2018	EC	50	27	15	4	0	0	4	80	4	26
2017	EC	49	23	14	0	5	0	9	79	5	21

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	EC	43	33	8	3	11	2	0	77	15	61
2020	EC-05	27	45	9	9	9	0	0	73	18	11
2020	EC-06	61	22	6	0	6	6	0	88	6	18
2020	EC-07	50	33	0	0	17	0	0	83	17	12
2019	EC	43	36	11	4	2	0	4	82	7	47
2019	EC-05	33	33	8	8	8	0	8	73	18	12
2019	EC-06	50	33	8	8	0	0	0	83	8	12
2018	EC	42	27	19	8	0	0	4	72	8	26
2017	EC	39	37	9	0	5	0	9	84	5	21

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	25	41	21	7	7	66	13	61
2020	EC-05	0	36	36	9	18	36	27	11
2020	EC-06	22	67	6	6	0	89	6	18
2020	EC-07	33	25	25	8	8	58	17	12

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	EC	10	38	36	11	3	2	0	48	15	61
2020	EC-05	9	27	36	9	18	0	0	36	27	11
2020	EC-06	6	50	33	6	0	6	0	59	6	18
2020	EC-07	17	33	42	8	0	0	0	50	8	12
2019	EC	4	26	57	11	2	0	0	30	13	47
2019	EC-05	0	25	58	8	8	0	0	25	17	12
2019	EC-06	8	33	33	25	0	0	0	42	25	12
2018	EC	4	38	50	4	0	0	4	44	4	26
2017	EC	5	29	42	19	5	0	0	34	24	21

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	EC	15	16	44	18	7	0	0	25	31	61
2020	EC-05	27	18	27	27	0	0	0	27	45	11
2020	EC-06	6	17	56	11	11	0	0	22	22	18
2020	EC-07	25	8	33	33	0	0	0	33	33	12
2019	EC	0	19	55	19	4	2	0	24	20	47
2019	EC-05	0	8	75	17	0	0	0	17	8	12
2019	EC-06	0	25	50	17	8	0	0	25	25	12
2018	EC	0	8	65	19	4	0	4	24	8	26
2017	EC	5	37	33	15	9	0	0	25	42	21

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	30	43	15	5	5	3	75	10	61
2020	EC-05	9	82	9	0	0	0	91	0	11
2020	EC-06	39	33	17	6	0	6	76	6	18
2020	EC-07	42	33	25	0	0	0	75	0	12
2019	EC	15	43	21	15	2	4	60	18	47
2019	EC-05	0	42	17	25	8	8	45	36	12
2019	EC-06	25	42	17	8	0	8	73	9	12
2018	EC	35	42	15	4	4	0	77	8	26
2017	EC	28	53	14	0	5	0	81	5	21

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	36	38	10	7	8	2	75	15	61
2020	EC-05	9	73	9	0	9	0	82	9	11
2020	EC-06	44	39	6	6	6	0	83	11	18
2020	EC-07	67	17	17	0	0	0	83	0	12

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	57	23	3	5	10	2	81	15	60
2020	EC-05	27	36	18	9	9	0	64	18	11
2020	EC-06	76	12	0	0	6	6	94	6	17
2020	EC-07	75	25	0	0	0	0	100	0	12

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	62	25	10	3	87	3	60
2020	EC-05	27	45	18	9	73	9	11
2020	EC-06	83	6	11	0	89	0	18
2020	EC-07	75	25	0	0	100	0	12

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	21	44	15	11	8	0	66	20	61
2020	EC-05	0	45	27	18	9	0	45	27	11
2020	EC-06	33	50	11	6	0	0	83	6	18
2020	EC-07	17	42	25	17	0	0	58	17	12
2019	EC	17	41	24	15	2	0	59	17	46
2019	EC-05	0	42	33	25	0	0	42	25	12
2019	EC-06	36	45	18	0	0	0	82	0	11
2018	EC	27	42	19	4	8	0	69	12	26
2017	EC	29	42	9	5	9	5	75	15	21

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	36	41	3	10	8	2	78	18	61
2020	EC-05	18	45	9	9	18	0	64	27	11
2020	EC-06	33	39	6	11	6	6	76	18	18
2020	EC-07	67	25	0	0	8	0	92	8	12

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	36	39	8	10	7	75	16	61
2020	EC-05	18	36	18	18	9	55	27	11
2020	EC-06	39	39	11	6	6	78	11	18
2020	EC-07	67	25	0	0	8	92	8	12

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	28	43	13	7	7	2	73	14	60
2020	EC-05	10	50	20	10	10	0	60	20	10
2020	EC-06	28	39	11	6	11	6	71	18	18
2020	EC-07	50	33	17	0	0	0	83	0	12

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	EC	36	46	5	7	2	2	3	86	9	59
2020	EC-05	18	45	9	18	0	0	9	70	20	11
2020	EC-06	33	44	11	6	0	6	0	82	6	18
2020	EC-07	58	33	0	0	0	0	8	100	0	12

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	72	15	7	5	2	93	61
2020	EC-05	55	18	9	9	9	89	11
2020	EC-06	78	11	6	6	0	94	18
2020	EC-07	75	17	0	8	0	100	12

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	51	31	8	2	5	3	85	7	61
2020	EC-05	36	45	0	0	18	0	82	18	11
2020	EC-06	56	28	11	0	0	6	88	0	18
2020	EC-07	75	8	8	0	0	8	91	0	12

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	62	26	5	2	3	2	90	5	61
2020	EC-05	64	18	0	9	9	0	82	18	11
2020	EC-06	78	11	6	0	0	6	94	0	18
2020	EC-07	67	33	0	0	0	0	100	0	12

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	67	22	3	7	2	90	7	60
2020	EC-05	45	36	0	18	0	82	18	11
2020	EC-06	83	6	6	6	0	89	6	18
2020	EC-07	73	18	9	0	0	91	0	11

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	EC	9	82	0	0	0	0	9	100	0	11
2019	EC	17	42	25	17	0	0	0	58	17	12

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	EC	100	0	11

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	EC	18	55	18	0	9	0	0	73	9	11

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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	EC	7	93	61
2020	EC-05	9	91	11
2020	EC-06	0	100	18
2020	EC-07	0	100	12

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	EC	18	82	61
2020	EC-05	27	73	11
2020	EC-06	6	94	18
2020	EC-07	8	92	12
2019	EC	9	91	47
2019	EC-05	8	92	12
2019	EC-06	8	92	12

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?
A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	82	18	11

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	64	36	11

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	57	30	7	2	2	2	2	90	3	61
2020	EC-05	45	36	18	0	0	0	0	82	0	11
2020	EC-06	72	17	6	0	0	0	6	94	0	18
2020	EC-07	67	33	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	EC	43	34	23	45	55	61
2020	EC-05	36	55	9	60	40	11
2020	EC-06	56	33	11	38	63	18
2020	EC-07	33	42	25	56	44	12

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	EC	35	65	26
2020	EC-06	30	70	10

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	EC	12	23	23	12	23	4	4	38	38	26
2020	EC-06	10	20	10	20	20	10	10	38	50	10

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	EC	4	19	12	27	31	4	4	25	63	26
2020	EC-06	0	10	10	30	40	10	0	11	78	10

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	EC	38	22	20	5	8	2	5	64	14	60
2020	EC-05	64	9	9	0	18	0	0	73	18	11
2020	EC-06	44	28	17	6	6	0	0	72	11	18
2020	EC-07	8	33	33	8	0	0	17	50	10	12
2019	EC	32	23	19	6	17	0	2	57	24	47
2019	EC-05	33	17	25	0	25	0	0	50	25	12
2019	EC-06	42	33	0	8	17	0	0	75	25	12
2018	EC	35	8	23	19	8	0	8	46	29	26

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada School of Public Service by Question 106. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - EC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

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

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

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

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

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

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

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

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

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

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

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

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