2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	45	4	6	1	89	7	319
2020	Bisexual	25	58	0	7	10	83	17	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	37	6	13	2	80	14	62

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	82	13	1	2	1	1	97	2	318
2020	Bisexual	81	10	0	0	10	0	90	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	68	25	3	2	0	2	95	2	61

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	41	7	11	1	81	12	319
2020	Bisexual	15	39	0	27	19	54	46	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	41	10	11	3	76	14	62
2019	Heterosexual	56	33	4	7	1	88	8	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	59	31	10	0	0	90	0	10
2019	Bisexual	34	57	0	0	9	91	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	35	6	8	6	81	13	54

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	43	6	4	2	1	88	6	316
2020	Bisexual	44	10	17	19	10	0	54	29	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	42	9	17	2	2	72	19	62
2019	Heterosexual	40	43	8	7	1	0	84	8	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	69	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Bisexual	26	41	7	26	0	0	67	26	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	41	18	6	4	0	73	9	54
2018	Heterosexual	39	42	9	8	2	0	81	10	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	51	9	7	2	0	81	9	53

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	36	5	8	1	86	9	319
2020	Bisexual	25	46	0	19	10	71	29	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	40	9	6	3	82	10	62
2019	Heterosexual	58	33	5	2	1	91	4	297
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	51	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Bisexual	52	23	17	0	9	74	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	45	3	4	0	93	4	54

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	Heterosexual	54	30	8	6	1	0	1	85	7	319
2020	Bisexual	46	7	19	0	19	0	8	58	21	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	33	35	21	6	5	0	0	68	11	62
2019	Heterosexual	61	27	5	4	2	1	0	88	6	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	51	29	0	20	0	0	0	80	20	10
2019	Bisexual	34	40	0	17	9	0	0	74	26	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	43	38	10	6	4	0	0	81	10	53
2018	Heterosexual	61	27	7	2	1	0	1	89	3	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	34	11	10	2	0	0	77	11	53

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	38	7	4	2	88	6	318
2020	Bisexual	44	27	19	0	10	71	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	38	11	8	2	79	10	62
2019	Heterosexual	46	39	9	5	0	86	5	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	41	10	10	0	80	10	10
2019	Bisexual	34	57	0	0	9	91	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	33	17	15	4	65	19	54
2018	Heterosexual	45	38	12	4	1	83	5	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	30	23	7	2	68	9	53

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	36	11	9	3	0	0	77	13	319
2020	Bisexual	54	10	0	19	17	0	0	63	37	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	35	14	15	7	0	0	64	22	61
2019	Heterosexual	36	41	8	9	5	0	1	77	14	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	10	10	31	0	0	0	59	31	10
2019	Bisexual	26	16	24	34	0	0	0	41	34	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	46	13	7	8	0	0	72	15	54
2018	Heterosexual	36	37	11	10	5	1	0	73	16	286
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	39	17	11	9	0	0	62	21	53

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	43	9	6	2	84	7	319
2020	Bisexual	52	29	10	0	10	81	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	34	38	11	11	5	72	16	61
2019	Heterosexual	37	45	10	8	1	81	9	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	29	61	0	10	0	90	10	10
2019	Bisexual	43	31	0	9	17	74	26	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	38	13	9	4	74	13	54
2018	Heterosexual	36	48	8	6	1	84	7	287
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	47	10	17	2	71	19	53

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	61	29	7	2	1	90	3	319
2020	Bisexual	52	19	0	19	10	71	29	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	34	8	3	0	89	3	61
2019	Heterosexual	57	34	5	4	0	91	4	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	51	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Bisexual	43	40	9	0	9	83	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	31	11	2	4	84	5	54
2018	Heterosexual	60	33	5	1	1	93	2	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	57	30	8	4	2	87	6	53

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	37	10	4	2	83	7	318
2020	Bisexual	34	10	29	10	17	44	27	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	39	9	13	10	67	23	61
2019	Heterosexual	44	36	8	7	4	80	11	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	20	20	20	0	59	20	10
2019	Bisexual	34	24	24	0	17	59	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	31	15	11	6	68	17	54
2018	Heterosexual	41	38	12	6	3	79	9	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	29	41	17	11	2	70	13	53

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	61	33	4	1	1	94	2	313
2020	Bisexual	32	58	0	0	10	90	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	28	13	3	0	83	3	61
2019	Heterosexual	61	31	6	2	0	92	3	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	51	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Bisexual	43	40	9	0	9	83	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	31	9	8	2	81	9	54
2018	Heterosexual	59	31	8	2	0	90	2	287
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	42	15	4	0	81	4	52

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	Heterosexual	43	39	12	5	1	82	6	316
2020	Bisexual	34	37	10	10	10	71	19	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	30	39	17	7	8	69	15	61
2019	Heterosexual	42	37	10	7	4	80	11	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	20	20	10	10	59	20	10
2019	Bisexual	34	40	0	17	9	74	26	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	39	16	4	11	69	15	54
2018	Heterosexual	35	46	11	6	1	82	7	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	28	25	15	2	58	17	53

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	35	11	7	3	79	9	318
2020	Bisexual	27	54	10	0	10	81	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	24	20	5	8	67	14	61
2019	Heterosexual	50	30	9	7	3	80	10	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	0	31	0	0	69	0	10
2019	Bisexual	52	14	17	17	0	66	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	43	15	8	9	68	17	53
2018	Heterosexual	45	34	11	7	2	79	9	286
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	35	25	12	2	62	13	53

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	41	8	5	2	1	85	7	314
2020	Bisexual	17	56	17	0	10	0	73	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	39	18	7	8	2	67	15	62
2019	Heterosexual	41	42	11	5	1	0	84	6	292
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	51	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2019	Bisexual	26	57	9	0	9	0	83	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	40	7	17	5	0	71	22	54
2018	Heterosexual	45	36	11	6	1	0	82	7	287
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	41	21	13	2	0	64	15	53

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	54	36	6	2	1	90	3	318
2020	Bisexual	42	39	10	0	10	81	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	36	16	5	0	79	5	62
2019	Heterosexual	54	33	8	4	1	87	5	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	47	31	11	7	4	78	11	54
2018	Heterosexual	53	35	8	4	0	88	4	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	36	10	13	4	73	17	53

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	33	17	8	3	0	72	10	317
2020	Bisexual	27	56	10	0	7	0	83	7	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	35	16	13	7	1	63	21	61
2019	Heterosexual	45	32	14	5	3	0	77	8	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	41	31	20	8	0	0	71	8	10
2019	Bisexual	34	26	33	7	0	0	60	7	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	31	37	15	9	7	0	68	16	54
2018	Heterosexual	47	33	10	9	1	0	80	10	290
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	34	28	4	2	0	66	6	53

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	4	23	36	26	10	1	0	37	27	319
2020	Bisexual	0	21	40	29	10	0	0	40	21	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	26	40	15	5	3	2	20	38	62
2019	Heterosexual	7	20	40	24	8	0	0	32	28	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	20	41	20	19	0	0	39	20	10
2019	Bisexual	0	9	40	26	26	0	0	52	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	7	23	45	18	6	0	2	24	31	54
2018	Heterosexual	4	19	40	25	11	1	1	36	23	287
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	28	43	11	10	0	0	21	36	53

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	3	12	28	32	22	2	0	55	16	317
2020	Bisexual	8	0	21	32	27	0	11	67	9	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	6	16	29	25	14	9	0	43	25	61
2019	Heterosexual	9	17	30	29	15	1	1	44	26	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	20	41	29	10	0	0	39	20	10
2019	Bisexual	0	9	43	16	33	0	0	48	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	12	15	31	26	11	2	2	39	29	53
2018	Heterosexual	5	12	36	27	17	2	0	45	17	287
2018	Prefer not to answer	4	25	28	28	10	6	0	40	30	53

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	20	34	26	14	1	1	40	25	317
2020	Bisexual	8	10	46	17	10	10	0	30	19	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	15	42	25	6	3	2	32	24	62
2019	Heterosexual	10	21	34	25	9	1	1	35	31	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	20	31	8	20	0	0	29	41	10
2019	Bisexual	0	9	41	34	16	0	0	50	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	16	40	16	11	0	0	27	33	54
2018	Heterosexual	8	17	37	27	8	1	1	36	26	285
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	35	21	20	4	2	2	25	53	53

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	4	13	31	35	17	0	0	51	17	318
2020	Bisexual	10	7	29	29	25	0	0	54	17	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	7	46	26	9	1	2	37	16	62
2019	Heterosexual	5	10	33	34	19	0	0	53	14	297
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	10	29	41	20	0	0	61	10	10
2019	Bisexual	0	0	41	26	33	0	0	59	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	8	16	30	24	22	0	0	46	24	54
2018	Heterosexual	4	10	34	33	17	2	0	51	14	284
2018	Prefer not to answer	4	19	43	28	4	2	0	32	23	53

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	8	17	31	24	19	1	2	43	25	317
2020	Bisexual	0	7	48	10	25	10	0	38	8	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	9	25	34	21	8	1	2	30	35	62
2019	Heterosexual	7	18	31	27	15	1	1	43	26	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	20	19	20	31	10	0	57	23	10
2019	Bisexual	0	17	33	17	33	0	0	50	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	17	45	23	5	0	0	29	26	54
2018	Heterosexual	8	22	32	22	14	3	0	37	30	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	25	34	26	0	2	4	28	36	53

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	5	19	31	23	18	4	1	43	25	318
2020	Bisexual	0	10	10	46	25	10	0	79	11	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	23	30	25	9	5	1	37	32	61
2019	Heterosexual	11	20	36	22	9	1	0	32	32	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	10	31	10	31	19	0	0	49	41	10
2019	Bisexual	9	34	16	34	7	0	0	41	43	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	24	28	17	11	2	0	28	43	54
2018	Heterosexual	8	20	33	24	13	2	0	38	28	285
2018	Prefer not to answer	12	27	23	23	8	4	4	33	42	52

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	4	17	35	27	14	1	1	42	22	318
2020	Bisexual	0	0	48	27	15	10	0	47	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	7	18	45	16	6	5	3	24	27	62
2019	Heterosexual	6	17	37	27	11	1	1	38	24	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	10	20	31	19	20	0	0	39	31	10
2019	Bisexual	0	9	41	34	16	0	0	50	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	24	26	17	13	2	4	31	41	54
2018	Heterosexual	8	16	39	24	11	2	0	36	25	287
2018	Prefer not to answer	8	29	43	15	6	0	0	20	36	53

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	Heterosexual	2	16	42	31	9	0	1	40	18	318
2020	Bisexual	0	10	54	37	0	0	0	37	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	8	27	25	27	11	1	0	39	36	62
2019	Heterosexual	8	21	31	26	13	0	0	39	29	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	10	31	20	20	19	0	0	39	41	10
2019	Bisexual	0	40	17	26	17	0	0	43	40	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	11	21	39	22	5	0	2	28	32	54

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	29	17	8	2	9	5	69	11	319
2020	Bisexual	42	19	19	0	0	19	0	76	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	27	11	12	10	11	3	62	25	62
2019	Heterosexual	35	30	14	7	3	6	5	73	11	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	20	10	10	10	0	0	69	20	10
2019	Bisexual	16	41	9	0	9	9	17	77	12	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	39	22	8	6	7	4	60	15	54
2018	Heterosexual	29	36	15	10	4	4	3	69	15	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	43	19	10	0	7	4	68	11	53

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	56	27	8	6	2	1	83	8	318
2020	Bisexual	44	29	10	17	0	0	73	17	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	24	13	8	7	3	71	15	62
2019	Heterosexual	56	29	6	5	4	0	85	9	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	31	20	0	0	0	80	0	10
2019	Bisexual	41	41	9	9	0	0	83	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	27	16	6	11	0	67	17	54
2018	Heterosexual	47	38	7	5	3	0	85	8	290
2018	Prefer not to answer	58	26	8	8	0	0	85	8	53

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	65	27	5	2	1	0	92	2	318
2020	Bisexual	71	29	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	28	10	5	5	1	80	10	62
2019	Heterosexual	65	27	3	3	2	0	92	5	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	29	14	8	4	0	74	11	54
2018	Heterosexual	61	31	4	2	1	0	93	3	290
2018	Prefer not to answer	58	24	13	4	0	0	83	4	53

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	58	31	8	2	1	0	89	3	316
2020	Bisexual	44	37	10	10	0	0	81	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	43	19	3	5	3	72	9	62
2019	Heterosexual	57	29	8	3	2	1	87	5	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	51	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Bisexual	26	48	17	9	0	0	74	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	44	13	6	6	0	76	11	54
2018	Heterosexual	52	36	7	3	1	0	89	5	290
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	49	15	2	0	0	83	2	53

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	58	22	8	2	2	5	2	86	4	319
2020	Bisexual	54	19	10	0	10	8	0	79	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	20	10	2	3	11	7	82	6	62

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	27	9	1	1	1	2	89	2	317
2020	Bisexual	46	27	27	0	0	0	0	73	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	24	7	3	5	5	2	84	9	62
2019	Heterosexual	60	25	5	3	1	1	4	90	4	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	31	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2019	Bisexual	26	57	0	9	0	0	9	91	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	29	11	5	6	0	4	77	11	54

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	Heterosexual	52	31	8	4	4	1	0	84	8	318
2020	Bisexual	71	19	0	0	10	0	0	90	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	42	34	8	8	7	1	0	77	15	62
2019	Heterosexual	52	31	8	6	3	0	0	83	9	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	41	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	Bisexual	43	24	24	0	0	9	0	74	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	26	9	9	8	0	0	74	17	54
2018	Heterosexual	46	39	5	5	3	0	1	85	9	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	38	38	15	9	0	0	0	75	9	53

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	57	23	12	2	2	2	1	83	4	319
2020	Bisexual	61	39	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	25	12	7	10	1	0	71	17	62

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	Heterosexual	55	31	7	4	2	0	1	87	6	318
2020	Bisexual	71	19	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	18	13	3	10	1	0	73	13	62
2019	Heterosexual	57	28	8	3	2	1	0	87	5	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	20	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	10
2019	Bisexual	52	23	17	9	0	0	0	74	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	19	13	7	10	0	0	70	17	53
2018	Heterosexual	53	32	9	4	2	0	0	85	6	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	45	34	12	7	0	2	0	81	8	53

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

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	58	319
2020	Bisexual	63	37	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	56	62

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	70	14	4	3	9	94	1	319
2020	Bisexual	73	10	0	8	10	100	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	65	15	5	6	9	94	0	62

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	66	23	5	4	2	0	89	6	319
2020	Bisexual	90	0	10	0	0	0	90	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	60	25	3	8	3	1	85	12	62
2019	Heterosexual	63	27	4	3	3	0	90	6	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	20	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	Bisexual	43	57	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	28	14	5	6	0	75	11	54
2018	Heterosexual	55	28	9	5	2	0	84	7	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	54	25	15	2	4	0	79	6	52

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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	51	30	9	5	1	4	84	6	318
2020	Bisexual	54	46	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	24	8	5	6	10	78	12	62
2019	Heterosexual	46	33	9	5	4	3	82	9	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	20	20	20	0	0	59	20	10
2019	Bisexual	34	40	17	9	0	0	74	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	40	16	8	4	2	71	12	53
2018	Heterosexual	42	40	10	5	2	1	83	7	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	38	11	15	0	4	72	16	53

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	Heterosexual	43	35	12	5	3	2	0	80	8	318
2020	Bisexual	37	56	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	30	10	8	6	6	0	74	16	62
2019	Heterosexual	40	37	9	6	6	1	0	78	12	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	20	20	20	0	0	0	59	20	10
2019	Bisexual	34	48	0	17	0	0	0	83	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	32	22	10	8	0	2	60	18	53
2018	Heterosexual	36	37	12	10	4	1	0	74	14	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	35	25	12	2	6	0	59	14	53

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	42	13	9	4	4	72	14	319
2020	Bisexual	35	36	10	10	0	10	79	11	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	34	20	7	7	9	64	15	62
2019	Heterosexual	26	39	14	13	5	2	67	19	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	10	10	41	0	0	49	41	10
2019	Bisexual	0	59	24	9	9	0	59	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	27	20	19	8	4	52	28	53
2018	Heterosexual	24	40	17	12	5	2	65	18	287
2018	Prefer not to answer	13	33	17	23	6	8	50	31	53

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	43	15	10	4	2	71	14	319
2020	Bisexual	34	37	19	10	0	0	71	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	39	17	18	5	3	60	23	62
2019	Heterosexual	22	44	15	13	5	1	66	19	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	29	10	31	10	20	0	39	31	10
2019	Bisexual	0	50	24	26	0	0	50	26	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	23	24	19	15	4	40	35	53
2018	Heterosexual	17	46	15	17	5	0	63	22	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	39	15	23	10	4	50	34	53

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	Heterosexual	58	27	12	3	0	0	85	3	319
2020	Bisexual	92	8	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	61	13	21	2	0	3	76	2	62
2019	Heterosexual	60	27	9	2	0	2	89	2	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	49	20	0	0	0	80	0	10
2019	Bisexual	50	41	0	9	0	0	91	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	28	14	2	2	2	82	4	54

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	42	11	6	1	1	82	7	319
2020	Bisexual	54	17	0	10	10	10	79	21	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	44	20	5	0	0	75	5	61
2019	Heterosexual	39	43	12	4	2	0	82	6	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	10	49	31	10	0	0	59	10	10
2019	Bisexual	47	25	28	0	0	0	72	0	11
2019	Prefer not to answer	26	38	14	17	2	2	66	19	54
2018	Heterosexual	38	42	12	6	2	0	81	7	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	51	13	6	8	0	73	13	53

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	46	19	9	3	2	69	12	318
2020	Bisexual	17	56	7	10	10	0	73	19	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	37	19	15	6	5	58	22	61
2019	Heterosexual	19	39	16	17	7	0	59	25	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	19	41	20	20	0	0	59	20	10
2019	Bisexual	17	41	24	9	9	0	59	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	28	18	26	9	2	46	36	54

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	33	16	9	3	2	2	71	12	318
2020	Bisexual	44	27	10	0	10	10	0	79	11	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	35	13	15	5	3	2	66	21	62
2019	Heterosexual	35	38	12	8	4	1	2	76	12	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	29	31	10	20	10	0	0	59	31	10
2019	Bisexual	17	40	26	9	0	9	0	62	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	33	30	9	14	11	2	0	65	26	54
2018	Heterosexual	31	39	12	10	3	3	1	74	14	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	49	12	12	2	2	0	75	14	53

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	38	14	3	1	1	81	4	317
2020	Bisexual	42	48	10	0	0	0	90	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	34	16	8	2	0	75	10	62
2019	Heterosexual	44	39	9	5	1	1	85	6	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	20	10	31	0	0	59	31	10
2019	Bisexual	43	33	24	0	0	0	76	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	31	24	4	6	2	66	9	53
2018	Heterosexual	39	43	13	3	2	0	82	5	286
2018	Prefer not to answer	40	41	12	8	0	0	81	8	53

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	24	21	7	6	13	5	59	16	318
2020	Bisexual	27	29	19	0	0	25	0	74	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	20	22	21	16	13	7	2	45	32	62
2019	Heterosexual	23	25	16	11	9	13	3	57	24	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	10	19	10	20	10	0	45	34	10
2019	Bisexual	17	24	24	9	9	17	0	50	21	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	18	19	24	13	15	11	0	42	31	54
2018	Heterosexual	19	24	22	11	7	13	4	51	22	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	22	23	23	12	13	0	34	39	53

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	37	16	9	4	1	71	13	316
2020	Bisexual	46	46	0	8	0	0	92	8	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	37	16	12	10	3	61	22	62
2019	Heterosexual	29	41	11	13	5	1	71	18	296
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	51	19	0	0	0	81	0	10
2019	Bisexual	26	24	41	9	0	0	50	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	37	17	11	15	2	57	26	54
2018	Heterosexual	28	39	15	12	5	0	68	17	287
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	34	22	15	2	6	59	18	52

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	26	32	15	17	6	2	2	60	24	319
2020	Bisexual	19	27	17	19	17	0	0	46	37	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	19	11	21	20	3	3	44	44	61
2019	Heterosexual	25	33	13	18	10	0	1	59	28	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	10	39	10	10	0	0	41	20	10
2019	Bisexual	17	31	26	26	0	0	0	48	26	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	25	8	13	27	2	3	50	42	54
2018	Heterosexual	21	29	17	20	11	1	2	51	32	287
2018	Prefer not to answer	11	24	27	19	13	6	0	37	34	53

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	48	27	12	5	3	0	4	79	9	319
2020	Bisexual	44	29	0	10	8	0	10	81	19	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	33	15	8	2	5	0	74	10	62
2019	Heterosexual	53	24	12	3	3	0	4	81	7	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	59	31	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	10
2019	Bisexual	50	0	16	0	17	0	17	60	21	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	27	17	6	2	0	4	74	8	52

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	59	24	8	3	3	0	3	86	6	319
2020	Bisexual	81	10	0	0	0	0	10	100	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	33	13	3	5	1	0	78	8	62
2019	Heterosexual	58	24	9	4	1	1	3	85	6	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	71	29	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Bisexual	67	24	0	0	0	0	9	100	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	54	15	21	2	4	3	2	72	6	54

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	80	7	3	1	0	4	4	95	2	317
2020	Bisexual	73	17	0	0	0	0	10	100	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	68	8	3	5	5	6	5	85	11	62
2019	Heterosexual	79	11	3	1	1	1	5	95	2	296
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	31	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Bisexual	76	0	7	0	0	9	9	92	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	75	8	6	6	4	2	0	85	10	54

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	75	12	4	0	0	2	8	96	0	318
2020	Bisexual	71	0	19	0	0	0	10	79	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	60	12	10	3	3	6	5	81	7	62
2019	Heterosexual	81	4	4	1	0	1	8	94	1	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	100	0	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Bisexual	67	16	0	0	0	9	9	100	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	85	4	2	4	2	0	4	92	6	53

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	33	44	15	3	1	2	0	80	5	319
2020	Bisexual	17	66	0	8	0	10	0	92	8	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	24	42	21	8	2	3	0	68	10	62
2019	Heterosexual	31	46	12	7	1	2	0	80	8	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	29	51	10	0	0	10	0	89	0	10
2019	Bisexual	17	66	17	0	0	0	0	83	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	22	35	24	11	6	0	2	59	17	54
2018	Heterosexual	29	43	16	7	3	2	0	73	10	287
2018	Prefer not to answer	18	40	25	10	4	4	0	60	14	53

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	Heterosexual	47	38	10	2	1	2	0	86	4	318
2020	Bisexual	44	56	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	36	35	15	8	2	3	2	75	10	62
2019	Heterosexual	44	43	5	5	1	2	0	89	6	297
2019	Gay or lesbian	29	51	10	10	0	0	0	80	10	10
2019	Bisexual	34	57	0	9	0	0	0	91	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	38	38	12	8	4	0	0	76	12	52
2018	Heterosexual	54	33	7	4	1	1	0	88	6	287
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	38	13	10	0	0	0	77	10	53

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	Heterosexual	48	36	10	3	1	2	0	86	4	318
2020	Bisexual	52	39	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	39	40	11	3	2	3	2	83	5	62
2019	Heterosexual	56	33	7	3	1	0	0	89	4	297
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	49	10	10	0	0	0	80	10	10
2019	Bisexual	26	74	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	35	19	6	2	2	0	73	8	54
2018	Heterosexual	48	39	8	2	1	2	0	89	3	286
2018	Prefer not to answer	37	46	10	4	0	4	0	86	4	52

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.
Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	29	20	3	1	4	0	74	5	316
2020	Bisexual	34	48	0	0	0	17	0	100	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	31	31	20	8	2	7	2	68	11	62

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	49	30	9	2	2	5	3	86	5	317
2020	Bisexual	54	19	0	27	0	0	0	73	27	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	31	8	10	2	5	3	78	13	61

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	68	24	5	2	0	0	93	3	318
2020	Bisexual	63	37	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	54	28	6	10	2	0	82	11	61
2019	Heterosexual	69	21	6	4	0	0	89	5	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	59	41	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Bisexual	43	40	17	0	0	0	83	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	52	29	9	4	4	2	83	8	54
2018	Heterosexual	65	27	4	2	1	0	93	3	287
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	34	13	2	0	0	85	2	53

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	62	25	8	2	1	1	88	3	317
2020	Bisexual	73	27	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	33	11	10	2	3	76	12	60
2019	Heterosexual	60	27	8	4	2	0	87	6	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	51	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Bisexual	59	33	9	0	0	0	91	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	50	29	11	2	8	0	79	9	54
2018	Heterosexual	55	33	8	2	1	1	89	3	284
2018	Prefer not to answer	48	35	8	8	2	0	82	10	52

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	59	30	6	3	1	1	89	4	316
2020	Bisexual	63	37	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	34	18	6	2	0	74	8	60
2019	Heterosexual	54	31	7	6	1	1	86	7	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	41	10	0	0	0	90	0	10
2019	Bisexual	59	24	17	0	0	0	83	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	30	14	2	8	0	76	9	54
2018	Heterosexual	52	34	8	4	1	1	86	6	286
2018	Prefer not to answer	39	45	12	4	0	0	85	4	53

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	23	12	9	2	2	0	77	11	318
2020	Bisexual	63	27	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	35	25	13	18	8	2	0	60	26	61
2019	Heterosexual	53	21	14	6	5	1	1	75	11	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	51	10	19	20	0	0	0	61	20	10
2019	Bisexual	52	26	23	0	0	0	0	77	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	34	19	29	8	8	3	0	54	16	54
2018	Heterosexual	43	27	17	6	4	3	0	72	10	287
2018	Prefer not to answer	30	39	13	6	8	4	0	72	14	53

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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	42	30	318
2020	Bisexual	0	71	29	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	27	38	35	62
2019	Heterosexual	25	40	35	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	31	39	31	10
2019	Bisexual	17	33	50	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	21	42	54
2018	Heterosexual	25	37	38	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	27	26	48	53

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	36	32	0	10	6	88
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	18	71	0	0	6	17
2019	Heterosexual	9	36	29	7	12	7	75
2019	Prefer not to answer	14	26	41	10	0	9	20
2018	Heterosexual	17	28	35	6	10	4	71
2018	Prefer not to answer	7	14	50	7	21	0	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	Heterosexual	4	96	319
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	81	62
2019	Heterosexual	8	92	300
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	87	54
2018	Heterosexual	10	90	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	90	52

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	53	13
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	52	12
2019	Heterosexual	53	47	23
2018	Heterosexual	51	49	28

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	61	39	13
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	48	12
2019	Heterosexual	52	48	23
2018	Heterosexual	57	43	28

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	13
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	23

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	12
2019	Heterosexual	100	23
2018	Heterosexual	100	28

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	12
2018	Heterosexual	100	28

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	23

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	28

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	59	13
2019	Heterosexual	34	66	23
2018	Heterosexual	39	61	28

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	59	13
2019	Heterosexual	31	69	23
2018	Heterosexual	25	75	28

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	35	65	23
2018	Heterosexual	46	54	28

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	47	13
2019	Heterosexual	27	73	23
2018	Heterosexual	43	57	28

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	57	12
2019	Heterosexual	21	79	23
2018	Heterosexual	25	75	28

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	45	13
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	50	12
2019	Heterosexual	39	61	23
2018	Heterosexual	53	47	28

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	27	73	23
2018	Heterosexual	39	61	28

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	12
2019	Heterosexual	100	23
2018	Heterosexual	100	28

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	13

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	28

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	39	61	13
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	48	12
2019	Heterosexual	53	47	23
2018	Heterosexual	29	71	28

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	13

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	55	45	13
2019	Heterosexual	66	34	23
2018	Heterosexual	42	58	28

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	48	12
2019	Heterosexual	36	64	23
2018	Heterosexual	21	79	28

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	100	13
2020	Prefer not to answer	100	12
2019	Heterosexual	100	23
2018	Heterosexual	100	28

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	28

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	23
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	28

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	23

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	23

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	63	13
2020	Prefer not to answer	0	100	12
2019	Heterosexual	25	75	23
2018	Heterosexual	43	57	28

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	30	70	23

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	43	57	23
2018	Heterosexual	21	79	28

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	26	74	23

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	18	82	28

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	18	82	28

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	26	74	23
2018	Heterosexual	32	68	28

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	44	56	23
2018	Heterosexual	39	61	28

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	0	100	23
2018	Heterosexual	0	100	28

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Heterosexual	43	57	23
2018	Heterosexual	61	39	28

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Heterosexual	18	82	28

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	18	16	15	4	2	36	9	62	11	318
2020	Bisexual	27	0	29	0	0	44	0	48	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	21	13	6	10	13	32	5	54	36	62
2019	Heterosexual	20	13	14	5	5	33	9	58	18	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	10	10	8	20	10	10	31	34	52	10
2019	Bisexual	0	16	17	0	0	52	16	48	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	25	12	21	4	10	21	7	52	19	53
2018	Heterosexual	16	18	19	7	5	30	6	53	18	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	13	15	10	6	32	2	54	23	53

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	41	33	11	4	1	9	1	82	6	316
2020	Bisexual	36	54	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	21	13	8	7	13	2	68	17	62
2019	Heterosexual	42	30	15	3	3	6	1	78	6	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	10	10	31	0	0	0	59	31	10
2019	Bisexual	34	24	17	0	0	9	16	77	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	32	11	2	8	9	2	76	11	54
2018	Heterosexual	37	32	17	4	3	5	1	74	8	290
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	35	10	8	2	9	0	79	11	53

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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction,which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	3	97	319
2020	Bisexual	0	100	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	10	90	62
2019	Heterosexual	2	98	299
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	85	54
2018	Heterosexual	5	95	290

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	44	56	11

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	54	11

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	56	44	11

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	0	100	11

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	20	15	14	3	1	38	9	66	6	315
2020	Bisexual	27	10	19	0	0	44	0	65	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	11	14	5	5	40	2	58	17	62
2019	Heterosexual	20	15	15	4	2	37	8	64	10	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	10	8	20	10	0	31	44	44	10
2019	Bisexual	0	16	26	9	0	43	7	31	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	21	11	27	4	6	23	9	46	14	53
2018	Heterosexual	20	19	17	2	4	31	7	62	10	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	13	23	6	0	38	2	53	10	53

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	42	32	12	3	1	8	2	82	4	318
2020	Bisexual	44	56	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	41	19	13	7	5	14	2	71	14	61
2019	Heterosexual	47	28	13	4	1	7	1	81	5	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	31	0	20	0	0	0	80	20	10
2019	Bisexual	34	31	26	9	0	0	0	66	9	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	42	22	15	0	8	11	2	74	9	54
2018	Heterosexual	40	35	13	2	3	6	1	80	5	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	34	40	13	4	2	7	0	79	6	53

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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	Heterosexual	58	21	9	3	6	0	2	81	10	319
2020	Bisexual	44	27	19	0	10	0	0	71	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	18	15	5	3	1	7	75	9	62

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	58	24	11	4	3	0	0	82	7	318
2020	Bisexual	27	37	10	17	10	0	0	63	27	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	47	23	11	13	3	1	2	71	17	61
2019	Heterosexual	56	24	12	4	3	0	1	81	7	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	29	31	41	0	0	0	0	59	0	10
2019	Bisexual	43	0	24	7	17	0	9	47	27	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	46	17	24	2	11	0	0	63	13	54
2018	Heterosexual	51	28	13	4	2	0	2	81	6	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	39	12	7	2	0	4	78	10	53

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	16	30	27	16	10	0	0	46	26	319
2020	Bisexual	8	56	0	29	7	0	0	64	36	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	11	25	25	21	18	1	0	36	39	62
2019	Heterosexual	19	32	22	19	8	0	0	51	27	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	10	29	51	0	10	0	0	39	10	10
2019	Bisexual	24	34	26	7	9	0	0	59	16	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	37	18	15	13	0	0	54	28	54
2018	Heterosexual	15	29	32	15	8	0	1	45	23	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	15	32	30	6	0	0	32	36	53

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	34	20	10	7	0	1	63	17	318
2020	Bisexual	44	10	19	19	7	0	0	54	27	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	37	22	10	11	1	2	55	22	60
2019	Heterosexual	35	28	22	10	4	0	1	64	14	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	29	31	31	0	10	0	0	59	10	10
2019	Bisexual	52	31	9	0	0	0	9	91	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	32	37	19	7	6	0	0	68	13	54
2018	Heterosexual	28	31	25	12	3	0	1	60	15	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	19	21	30	25	6	0	0	39	30	53

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	28	24	27	12	9	0	1	52	21	317
2020	Bisexual	25	29	29	10	7	0	0	54	17	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	24	15	19	15	3	0	49	36	60
2019	Heterosexual	23	28	21	17	9	0	1	52	27	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	29	10	31	10	0	0	49	41	10
2019	Bisexual	34	34	24	7	0	0	0	69	7	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	9	33	26	11	18	2	0	44	30	54
2018	Heterosexual	20	31	23	17	8	0	1	51	25	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	15	26	24	21	13	0	0	41	34	53

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	46	23	16	7	5	0	3	71	12	319
2020	Bisexual	44	19	10	19	7	0	0	64	27	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	38	30	14	7	6	1	3	71	14	61
2019	Heterosexual	51	29	8	6	1	0	4	84	8	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	51	49	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Bisexual	69	31	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	48	33	11	2	4	0	2	83	6	54
2018	Heterosexual	52	26	12	4	1	1	5	83	5	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	32	25	30	6	2	0	6	60	8	53

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	Heterosexual	30	30	22	11	7	0	0	60	18	319
2020	Bisexual	25	19	19	17	19	0	0	44	36	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	25	27	11	18	1	0	43	29	62
2019	Heterosexual	38	28	19	9	5	0	1	67	14	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	31	20	10	0	0	0	69	10	10
2019	Bisexual	43	24	9	7	17	0	0	67	24	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	33	9	9	19	0	0	63	28	54
2018	Heterosexual	38	27	22	6	5	0	1	66	12	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	17	32	23	17	11	0	0	49	28	53

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	25	21	8	10	0	5	59	19	317
2020	Bisexual	27	19	10	10	17	0	17	56	33	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	23	24	10	12	1	6	51	23	62

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	37	37	16	6	2	0	1	75	8	315
2020	Bisexual	52	29	19	0	0	0	0	81	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	26	34	17	13	8	1	0	62	21	62
2019	Heterosexual	35	39	19	5	3	0	0	74	8	297
2019	Prefer not to answer	24	30	24	7	11	2	2	56	19	54
2018	Heterosexual	22	43	23	7	3	1	1	66	10	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	23	23	18	12	0	2	47	30	52

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	27	40	21	8	3	0	0	67	12	317
2020	Bisexual	39	15	19	17	10	0	0	54	27	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	17	33	30	12	3	3	2	53	16	61
2019	Heterosexual	26	37	21	11	4	0	0	63	16	297
2019	Prefer not to answer	17	31	38	6	7	2	0	49	13	54
2018	Heterosexual	25	31	24	15	4	1	1	56	19	290
2018	Prefer not to answer	21	23	31	22	4	0	0	44	25	52

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	36	35	18	7	3	0	1	72	10	317
2020	Bisexual	44	19	17	19	0	0	0	64	19	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	26	30	5	7	1	2	57	12	61
2019	Heterosexual	36	31	21	6	5	0	0	68	12	296
2019	Prefer not to answer	35	20	22	15	5	2	0	57	21	54
2018	Heterosexual	29	35	21	9	4	0	2	65	13	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	25	31	23	12	10	0	0	56	22	52

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	53	25	13	5	3	0	1	79	8	314
2020	Bisexual	63	10	0	10	17	0	0	73	27	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	40	17	26	5	11	1	0	57	16	62
2019	Heterosexual	53	25	11	4	7	0	1	78	11	294
2019	Prefer not to answer	39	22	23	9	6	0	0	62	15	54

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	Heterosexual	25	35	24	11	4	0	1	61	15	317
2020	Bisexual	25	39	37	0	0	0	0	63	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	28	36	17	10	8	1	0	65	18	62

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	29	39	20	11	2	0	0	67	13	316
2020	Bisexual	27	17	29	17	10	0	0	44	27	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	25	36	21	8	8	1	0	62	17	61
2019	Heterosexual	38	32	20	6	3	0	0	71	9	296
2019	Prefer not to answer	44	29	8	8	11	0	0	74	19	54
2018	Heterosexual	31	36	19	8	3	1	1	68	12	290
2018	Prefer not to answer	23	35	19	19	4	0	0	58	23	52

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	31	16	4	1	0	1	79	5	315
2020	Bisexual	25	27	19	19	10	0	0	52	29	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	46	26	18	7	2	1	0	73	8	62
2019	Heterosexual	66	19	11	2	1	0	1	86	3	294
2019	Prefer not to answer	67	26	4	4	0	0	0	92	4	54
2018	Heterosexual	63	20	9	3	1	0	2	85	5	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	63	18	16	2	0	0	2	82	2	51

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	31	37	21	9	3	0	68	12	316
2020	Bisexual	19	40	30	11	0	0	59	11	10
2020	Prefer not to answer	19	39	21	12	7	1	59	19	60

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	71	17	6	1	0	0	4	93	1	316
2020	Bisexual	64	7	10	19	0	0	0	71	19	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	59	15	8	3	2	5	8	85	6	62
2019	Heterosexual	81	8	4	1	1	0	5	94	1	296
2019	Prefer not to answer	83	5	2	2	2	2	4	94	4	53
2018	Heterosexual	75	13	4	2	0	0	6	93	2	290
2018	Prefer not to answer	75	10	2	4	0	0	10	94	4	52

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	84	9	2	1	1	0	3	96	2	317
2020	Bisexual	83	8	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	69	8	2	8	3	3	6	85	13	61
2019	Heterosexual	81	9	3	2	3	0	1	92	5	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	69	10	20	0	0	0	0	80	0	10
2019	Bisexual	76	17	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	63	17	4	6	4	2	4	86	10	53
2018	Heterosexual	75	11	4	3	2	0	4	90	6	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	65	16	6	8	0	0	6	86	8	52

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	69	21	7	1	0	0	1	92	2	316
2020	Bisexual	71	19	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	26	11	8	2	1	2	78	10	61
2019	Heterosexual	63	24	7	3	2	0	0	88	5	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	49	31	0	10	10	0	0	80	20	10
2019	Bisexual	52	17	31	0	0	0	0	69	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	59	24	11	4	0	0	2	85	4	54
2018	Heterosexual	57	27	9	2	2	0	2	86	5	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	51	27	12	7	2	0	2	79	10	53

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	75	15	7	1	2	0	1	90	3	316
2020	Bisexual	81	10	0	0	10	0	0	90	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	18	7	9	8	1	2	75	18	62
2019	Heterosexual	70	15	6	5	3	0	0	85	8	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	59	20	0	20	0	0	0	80	20	10
2019	Bisexual	59	41	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	51	25	11	6	6	0	2	77	12	54
2018	Heterosexual	58	27	8	2	4	0	1	86	6	287
2018	Prefer not to answer	54	16	14	13	2	0	2	71	16	52

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	64	9	4	3	1	0	18	90	5	318
2020	Bisexual	56	7	0	0	0	0	37	100	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	13	11	3	2	3	17	80	6	62
2019	Heterosexual	59	14	4	1	0	0	21	92	2	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	59	20	0	10	0	0	10	89	11	10
2019	Bisexual	59	7	9	0	0	0	26	88	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	53	21	4	2	2	0	19	91	4	53
2018	Heterosexual	50	15	7	2	1	0	26	87	4	286
2018	Prefer not to answer	45	22	7	4	2	0	19	84	7	53

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	75	17	3	1	1	0	2	94	3	319
2020	Bisexual	73	17	0	0	10	0	0	90	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	61	20	5	3	3	1	7	88	7	62
2019	Heterosexual	71	23	3	1	1	0	1	95	2	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	80	20	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Bisexual	67	33	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	72	17	9	0	0	0	2	90	0	52
2018	Heterosexual	62	23	7	3	1	0	4	89	4	287
2018	Prefer not to answer	60	21	8	4	2	0	6	86	6	52

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	69	16	7	3	4	0	1	86	7	319
2020	Bisexual	46	19	10	8	17	0	0	65	25	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	65	15	8	3	3	1	5	85	7	62
2019	Heterosexual	69	16	7	3	4	0	2	86	7	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	80	10	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	10
2019	Bisexual	50	16	17	0	17	0	0	66	17	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	67	17	6	4	7	0	0	84	11	54
2018	Heterosexual	62	19	7	5	4	0	3	84	9	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	54	15	8	14	8	0	2	70	22	52

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	45	32	15	7	1	0	1	77	8	319
2020	Bisexual	10	44	10	10	27	0	0	54	37	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	45	19	25	7	3	1	0	65	10	62
2019	Heterosexual	54	26	14	5	1	0	0	80	6	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	59	10	31	0	0	0	0	69	0	10
2019	Bisexual	43	16	17	7	17	0	0	59	24	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	68	16	8	8	0	0	0	85	8	53
2018	Heterosexual	47	32	14	4	2	0	1	80	6	288
2018	Prefer not to answer	55	23	11	6	4	0	2	79	10	53

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	32	43	18	6	2	0	75	7	319
2020	Bisexual	42	19	29	0	10	0	61	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	15	46	31	5	2	1	62	7	62

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	17	35	32	13	2	0	52	16	319
2020	Bisexual	19	27	27	17	10	0	46	27	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	3	25	46	16	8	1	28	25	62
2019	Heterosexual	17	38	34	9	2	0	55	11	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	10	39	20	31	0	0	49	31	10
2019	Bisexual	26	50	24	0	0	0	76	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	13	42	22	13	9	0	55	22	54
2018	Heterosexual	16	39	31	11	3	0	55	14	290
2018	Prefer not to answer	9	32	47	8	4	0	41	12	53

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	Heterosexual	8	19	37	26	10	0	0	35	28	319
2020	Bisexual	10	10	37	25	19	0	0	44	19	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	18	22	41	14	5	1	0	18	40	61
2019	Heterosexual	6	13	37	29	14	0	0	43	20	298
2019	Gay or lesbian	0	41	10	31	19	0	0	49	41	10
2019	Bisexual	9	16	24	34	17	0	0	52	24	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	15	17	34	23	12	0	0	34	32	53
2018	Heterosexual	7	14	34	29	16	0	1	45	21	283
2018	Prefer not to answer	10	26	42	13	10	0	0	23	36	53

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	41	6	2	1	1	91	3	315
2020	Bisexual	44	29	0	19	8	0	73	27	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	43	40	11	3	2	2	84	5	62
2019	Heterosexual	48	37	9	3	2	1	86	5	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	51	49	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Bisexual	34	24	17	17	7	0	59	24	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	37	40	17	0	4	2	78	4	52
2018	Heterosexual	49	38	7	2	2	1	88	4	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	52	37	10	2	0	0	88	2	52

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	36	13	5	2	2	80	6	315
2020	Bisexual	36	37	0	19	8	0	73	27	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	32	31	19	13	3	2	64	16	62

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	Heterosexual	53	27	8	7	4	1	0	81	11	319
2020	Bisexual	63	27	0	0	10	0	0	90	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	37	35	14	6	5	0	2	74	11	62

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	Heterosexual	60	26	8	1	2	3	1	88	3	318
2020	Bisexual	63	37	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	48	34	6	5	3	2	2	85	9	62

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	Heterosexual	49	34	11	4	2	2	0	84	5	319
2020	Bisexual	27	46	0	19	8	0	0	73	27	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	29	34	13	13	7	3	2	66	21	62
2019	Heterosexual	39	41	10	5	4	1	0	80	10	299
2019	Gay or lesbian	39	20	20	20	0	0	0	59	20	10
2019	Bisexual	17	59	9	9	7	0	0	76	16	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	30	30	20	13	6	2	0	60	19	54
2018	Heterosexual	36	44	9	5	4	1	0	81	10	290
2018	Prefer not to answer	36	30	23	10	2	0	0	66	12	53

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	Heterosexual	48	40	7	4	1	0	88	5	319
2020	Bisexual	44	27	10	19	0	0	71	19	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	52	30	10	7	0	2	83	7	62

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	47	40	6	5	1	87	7	317
2020	Bisexual	34	37	19	10	0	71	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	56	31	10	3	0	87	3	62

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	Heterosexual	43	37	13	3	2	1	1	82	5	318
2020	Bisexual	34	29	19	17	0	0	0	63	17	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	44	34	13	5	2	2	1	80	7	62

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	Heterosexual	59	30	7	2	1	1	2	91	2	319
2020	Bisexual	61	29	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	51	32	10	2	2	2	2	87	3	62

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	83	15	1	1	99	317
2020	Bisexual	100	0	0	0	100	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	84	13	1	2	99	62

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	Heterosexual	61	31	3	2	1	1	1	94	3	315
2020	Bisexual	34	46	0	10	10	0	0	81	19	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	58	34	5	2	0	2	0	94	2	62

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	Heterosexual	65	21	8	3	2	1	0	86	6	316
2020	Bisexual	73	8	0	0	19	0	0	81	19	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	57	30	3	3	3	2	2	90	7	62

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	Heterosexual	69	22	6	2	1	92	3	315
2020	Bisexual	61	29	0	10	0	90	10	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	65	29	1	3	2	95	3	62

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	25	50	11	11	4	0	74	15	114
2020	Prefer not to answer	22	60	5	13	0	0	82	13	22
2019	Heterosexual	24	57	7	10	1	1	82	11	113
2019	Prefer not to answer	23	36	22	6	12	0	60	18	17

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	99	1	114
2020	Prefer not to answer	95	5	22

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	23	35	19	14	8	0	1	59	22	113
2020	Prefer not to answer	23	32	10	30	5	0	0	55	35	21

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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	9	91	319
2020	Bisexual	29	71	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	5	95	62

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	89	318
2020	Bisexual	19	81	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	12	88	62
2019	Heterosexual	14	86	297
2019	Gay or lesbian	20	80	10
2019	Bisexual	34	66	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	19	81	54

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

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	43	57	35

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	91	9	35
2019	Heterosexual	98	2	42
2019	Prefer not to answer	69	31	10

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	50	34	9	0	0	6	0	90	0	32
2019	Heterosexual	53	32	3	10	3	0	0	85	13	40

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	56	30	5	3	1	1	3	90	4	319
2020	Bisexual	61	39	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	50	29	8	3	3	5	2	84	7	61

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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	11	73	15	2	87	13	319
2020	Bisexual	17	73	10	0	81	19	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	16	66	16	2	80	20	62

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

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	71	29	34

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

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	30	23	6	22	19	0	0	53	41	33

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

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	21	11	9	15	12	0	32	47	39	34

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Heterosexual	60	13	6	4	3	1	13	85	8	319
2020	Bisexual	56	17	7	10	0	10	0	81	11	11
2020	Prefer not to answer	55	15	7	5	5	3	11	81	12	62
2019	Heterosexual	61	15	7	4	5	1	6	82	10	300
2019	Gay or lesbian	29	31	31	10	0	0	0	59	10	10
2019	Bisexual	43	16	16	0	0	0	26	79	0	12
2019	Prefer not to answer	45	24	2	8	8	0	13	80	17	54
2018	Heterosexual	65	11	7	5	3	1	8	83	9	289
2018	Prefer not to answer	44	7	13	8	8	4	16	64	19	53

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council by Question 122. What is your sexual orientation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

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

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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