2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council by Question 83. Are you a supervisor?

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	44	38	4	12	1	0	0	83	13	141
2020	Non-supervisor	44	45	5	5	1	0	0	89	6	261

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	Supervisor	80	16	3	0	0	1	97	0	140
2020	Non-supervisor	80	15	0	2	1	1	96	4	260
2017	Supervisor	71	20	4	3	1	1	92	4	129
2017	Non-supervisor	68	27	1	3	0	0	95	3	237
2014	Supervisor	74	18	2	5	1	0	92	5	130
2014	Non-supervisor	74	18	6	2	0	0	91	3	217

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	Supervisor	35	44	8	11	2	79	13	141
2020	Non-supervisor	40	40	6	11	2	80	13	261
2019	Supervisor	60	29	3	7	2	89	8	137
2019	Non-supervisor	49	37	5	7	2	86	9	240
2017	Supervisor	59	27	7	6	2	85	8	130
2017	Non-supervisor	49	37	8	4	1	86	6	236
2014	Supervisor	56	34	4	3	3	90	6	130
2014	Non-supervisor	48	34	10	7	2	82	8	216

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	Supervisor	39	45	8	6	2	1	84	7	140
2020	Non-supervisor	43	40	6	7	3	1	84	10	259
2019	Supervisor	42	45	6	5	1	1	88	6	137
2019	Non-supervisor	35	43	11	10	1	0	78	11	239
2018	Supervisor	39	45	6	8	2	0	84	9	130
2018	Non-supervisor	35	43	11	9	3	0	78	11	229
2017	Supervisor	38	44	5	10	2	0	82	13	131
2017	Non-supervisor	36	41	12	8	2	0	78	10	237
2014	Supervisor	27	44	8	15	5	0	71	21	130
2014	Non-supervisor	29	35	15	12	8	0	64	20	217

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	48	36	6	8	2	0	84	10	141
2020	Non-supervisor	47	37	6	8	2	0	85	10	261
2019	Supervisor	60	33	5	2	1	0	93	2	137
2019	Non-supervisor	54	36	5	3	2	0	89	5	237
2017	Supervisor	63	28	7	1	0	0	91	1	129
2017	Non-supervisor	52	37	7	2	0	1	91	2	237
2014	Supervisor	56	31	7	5	2	0	87	6	130
2014	Non-supervisor	46	39	11	4	0	0	85	4	217

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	Supervisor	41	33	12	11	3	0	0	74	14	141
2020	Non-supervisor	55	29	10	3	2	0	1	85	5	261
2019	Supervisor	54	31	6	8	2	0	0	85	10	137
2019	Non-supervisor	59	28	5	4	3	1	0	87	7	239
2018	Supervisor	54	37	4	3	2	0	0	91	5	130
2018	Non-supervisor	59	25	10	3	1	0	1	85	4	229
2017	Supervisor	51	34	5	8	2	0	0	84	11	131
2017	Non-supervisor	56	29	8	5	2	0	0	86	7	236
2014	Supervisor	47	33	11	5	2	0	2	81	8	130
2014	Non-supervisor	41	32	12	8	4	1	1	75	13	216

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	Supervisor	51	37	7	6	0	87	6	141
2020	Non-supervisor	47	38	8	4	3	85	7	260
2019	Supervisor	46	38	8	7	1	84	8	137
2019	Non-supervisor	41	40	11	6	1	81	8	240
2018	Supervisor	45	43	9	3	0	88	3	130
2018	Non-supervisor	42	33	16	6	2	75	8	229
2017	Supervisor	53	39	2	4	1	93	5	131
2017	Non-supervisor	38	46	9	5	2	84	7	236
2014	Supervisor	42	42	5	8	3	85	11	130
2014	Non-supervisor	30	50	13	3	3	80	6	217

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	Supervisor	33	36	17	9	4	0	0	69	13	140
2020	Non-supervisor	43	34	8	11	4	0	0	77	15	261
2019	Supervisor	32	45	9	9	5	0	0	77	14	137
2019	Non-supervisor	36	37	10	11	5	0	1	73	17	240
2018	Supervisor	26	43	12	11	7	0	0	70	18	130
2018	Non-supervisor	36	34	13	10	6	1	0	71	16	226
2017	Supervisor	38	31	12	14	5	0	0	69	19	131
2017	Non-supervisor	33	38	13	12	4	0	0	71	16	236
2014	Supervisor	36	30	11	16	7	0	0	66	23	130
2014	Non-supervisor	24	42	17	12	5	0	0	67	16	217

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	Supervisor	38	42	11	8	2	80	10	140
2020	Non-supervisor	40	43	9	6	2	83	8	261
2019	Supervisor	32	49	8	10	1	81	10	136
2019	Non-supervisor	38	41	10	8	3	79	11	239
2018	Supervisor	31	52	9	7	2	83	9	128
2018	Non-supervisor	35	45	9	8	2	81	10	229
2017	Supervisor	37	43	9	6	4	80	11	131
2017	Non-supervisor	37	44	12	6	1	80	8	236

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	Supervisor	62	28	8	2	0	90	2	140
2020	Non-supervisor	58	31	6	3	2	89	5	261
2019	Supervisor	57	34	4	4	0	92	4	135
2019	Non-supervisor	54	34	7	3	2	88	5	240
2018	Supervisor	62	32	5	2	0	94	2	129
2018	Non-supervisor	56	33	6	2	2	89	4	229
2017	Supervisor	56	39	4	1	1	95	1	131
2017	Non-supervisor	50	38	8	4	1	87	5	235
2014	Supervisor	61	28	4	5	2	90	6	130
2014	Non-supervisor	46	47	4	2	0	93	3	217

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	Supervisor	45	35	13	4	3	80	7	139
2020	Non-supervisor	42	38	9	7	5	80	11	261
2019	Supervisor	43	35	9	9	4	78	13	137
2019	Non-supervisor	42	34	10	8	6	76	13	240
2018	Supervisor	38	42	12	6	3	80	9	128
2018	Non-supervisor	38	38	13	8	4	76	11	230
2017	Supervisor	41	40	11	6	3	80	9	131
2017	Non-supervisor	36	42	12	8	3	77	11	236

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	Supervisor	63	30	6	1	0	93	1	140
2020	Non-supervisor	57	34	5	2	2	91	3	255
2019	Supervisor	59	31	7	3	0	90	3	136
2019	Non-supervisor	57	32	6	3	1	90	4	239
2018	Supervisor	60	34	6	1	0	94	1	126
2018	Non-supervisor	53	32	11	3	1	85	4	229
2017	Supervisor	68	30	1	0	1	98	1	131
2017	Non-supervisor	56	34	7	1	2	90	3	237
2014	Supervisor	67	25	5	2	0	92	2	130
2014	Non-supervisor	61	31	6	1	1	92	2	217

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	Supervisor	45	38	9	5	3	83	8	139
2020	Non-supervisor	39	39	15	5	2	78	7	259
2019	Supervisor	44	39	8	5	5	82	10	137
2019	Non-supervisor	37	37	12	8	6	75	13	240
2018	Supervisor	35	47	11	6	2	82	7	128
2018	Non-supervisor	35	40	15	9	2	74	11	230
2017	Supervisor	44	40	9	5	1	84	7	131
2017	Non-supervisor	39	40	9	7	5	79	12	237
2014	Supervisor	35	45	8	8	4	80	12	130
2014	Non-supervisor	24	47	15	11	2	72	13	217

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	49	26	12	8	4	0	75	12	140
2020	Non-supervisor	41	38	12	5	3	0	79	9	260
2019	Supervisor	49	31	11	6	4	0	80	9	136
2019	Non-supervisor	46	30	11	8	4	0	76	12	239
2018	Supervisor	37	40	16	6	2	0	76	8	128
2018	Non-supervisor	46	30	13	9	2	0	76	12	228
2017	Supervisor	45	37	9	4	4	0	82	9	130
2017	Non-supervisor	44	35	9	7	4	0	80	11	237
2014	Supervisor	42	41	8	6	3	0	83	9	130
2014	Non-supervisor	33	44	12	7	3	1	78	10	217

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	34	46	13	5	2	1	1	80	7	139
2020	Non-supervisor	43	40	8	5	3	1	0	83	9	258
2019	Supervisor	37	43	11	6	2	0	1	81	8	132
2019	Non-supervisor	40	42	9	7	2	0	0	82	9	237
2018	Supervisor	38	41	10	10	1	1	0	80	10	127
2018	Non-supervisor	43	35	14	6	2	0	0	78	7	230
2017	Supervisor	34	45	12	6	4	0	0	78	10	131
2017	Non-supervisor	46	34	13	7	1	0	0	80	7	237
2014	Supervisor	34	39	16	8	3	0	0	73	11	130
2014	Non-supervisor	34	43	11	6	4	0	1	78	11	217

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	Supervisor	54	31	11	3	0	85	3	140
2020	Non-supervisor	50	39	7	2	2	90	3	261
2019	Supervisor	55	32	8	5	0	87	5	137
2019	Non-supervisor	51	34	9	4	3	85	6	239
2018	Supervisor	54	35	8	3	0	89	3	128
2018	Non-supervisor	48	35	8	7	1	83	9	230
2017	Supervisor	56	36	5	1	1	92	2	131
2017	Non-supervisor	48	42	6	2	2	89	5	237
2014	Supervisor	55	29	8	6	2	84	8	130
2014	Non-supervisor	38	45	11	3	2	83	6	217

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	Supervisor	24	32	21	15	9	0	55	24	141
2020	Non-supervisor	44	35	15	4	1	0	79	5	258
2019	Supervisor	33	33	19	11	4	0	66	15	136
2019	Non-supervisor	48	32	13	3	3	0	80	6	239
2018	Supervisor	38	28	18	14	2	0	66	16	130
2018	Non-supervisor	49	35	11	4	1	0	84	5	230
2017	Supervisor	24	38	24	10	2	1	63	12	131
2017	Non-supervisor	51	31	14	2	1	0	83	3	237
2014	Supervisor	27	37	22	13	1	0	64	14	130
2014	Non-supervisor	39	42	11	7	2	0	81	9	217

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	Supervisor	5	29	33	27	6	0	0	33	34	140
2020	Non-supervisor	4	20	39	24	11	2	1	35	25	261
2019	Supervisor	5	27	38	21	9	0	0	30	32	137
2019	Non-supervisor	8	17	42	24	8	0	0	33	25	240
2018	Supervisor	3	21	46	21	7	1	1	29	25	128
2018	Non-supervisor	4	22	37	23	13	1	0	36	26	229
2017	Supervisor	7	13	50	23	5	1	1	28	21	131
2017	Non-supervisor	3	20	38	25	12	0	2	38	23	236
2014	Supervisor	6	19	45	21	7	0	2	28	26	129
2014	Non-supervisor	5	25	33	24	10	1	2	35	31	217

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	Supervisor	4	14	32	34	13	1	0	48	19	140
2020	Non-supervisor	3	11	26	30	26	4	1	58	15	258
2019	Supervisor	8	25	30	24	11	0	2	36	33	135
2019	Non-supervisor	9	12	31	30	16	1	0	46	22	239
2018	Supervisor	6	18	36	24	13	2	1	38	24	128
2018	Non-supervisor	5	11	33	30	17	3	0	49	17	229
2017	Supervisor	3	20	32	27	15	2	1	44	24	130
2017	Non-supervisor	6	15	21	26	25	5	3	55	22	236
2014	Supervisor	4	15	32	32	17	0	1	49	19	129
2014	Non-supervisor	7	14	24	27	19	4	5	51	23	217

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	Supervisor	9	21	38	26	7	0	0	33	29	141
2020	Non-supervisor	4	18	33	25	15	3	2	42	23	259
2019	Supervisor	13	20	38	25	4	0	0	29	33	137
2019	Non-supervisor	10	19	34	22	13	1	1	36	29	240
2018	Supervisor	12	21	35	27	3	1	2	31	34	127
2018	Non-supervisor	8	19	35	24	11	1	1	36	28	228
2017	Supervisor	11	19	40	21	8	1	1	29	30	131
2017	Non-supervisor	8	23	30	23	11	2	2	36	32	237
2014	Supervisor	8	23	32	23	12	0	2	36	32	129
2014	Non-supervisor	9	25	30	23	8	2	2	32	36	217

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	Supervisor	8	17	37	29	9	0	0	38	25	141
2020	Non-supervisor	3	9	32	35	20	0	1	55	13	260
2019	Supervisor	4	12	35	36	13	0	0	49	17	136
2019	Non-supervisor	5	9	32	31	23	0	0	54	14	238
2018	Supervisor	5	16	40	32	6	1	0	38	21	127
2018	Non-supervisor	3	9	34	32	20	3	0	53	13	227
2017	Supervisor	4	13	36	36	9	1	1	46	18	130
2017	Non-supervisor	3	12	29	34	19	1	2	54	15	236
2014	Supervisor	3	19	42	30	6	0	0	36	22	129
2014	Non-supervisor	5	16	37	26	14	1	1	41	21	216

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	Supervisor	11	28	32	19	9	0	0	28	40	141
2020	Non-supervisor	6	12	32	25	22	1	2	49	18	259
2019	Supervisor	7	22	32	28	9	2	1	38	29	136
2019	Non-supervisor	7	16	34	25	17	1	0	42	23	239
2018	Supervisor	10	26	34	21	6	2	2	27	38	129
2018	Non-supervisor	7	19	31	23	17	3	0	41	27	229
2017	Supervisor	11	27	34	18	6	3	1	25	39	131
2017	Non-supervisor	6	19	29	23	16	1	6	42	26	236
2014	Supervisor	14	31	37	13	5	0	0	18	45	129
2014	Non-supervisor	19	23	28	16	8	1	5	25	45	217

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	Supervisor	6	24	38	21	9	2	0	31	30	140
2020	Non-supervisor	5	16	26	26	21	6	1	50	22	259
2019	Supervisor	13	28	35	21	3	0	0	24	41	137
2019	Non-supervisor	11	18	34	22	13	2	0	36	30	240
2018	Supervisor	13	22	30	22	9	2	1	32	37	128
2018	Non-supervisor	7	21	31	24	14	2	1	40	28	226
2017	Supervisor	11	28	32	20	8	1	0	28	39	130
2017	Non-supervisor	7	16	27	27	15	4	4	46	24	236
2014	Supervisor	8	16	35	28	12	0	2	40	24	129
2014	Non-supervisor	8	16	32	25	13	3	3	40	25	216

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	Supervisor	6	25	39	23	6	0	0	29	32	141
2020	Non-supervisor	3	13	36	25	17	3	1	45	17	260
2019	Supervisor	10	21	41	22	5	0	1	28	31	137
2019	Non-supervisor	6	16	33	27	15	2	1	43	23	240
2018	Supervisor	7	22	44	21	5	2	0	26	29	128
2018	Non-supervisor	9	17	38	23	13	2	0	36	26	229
2017	Supervisor	10	22	44	17	5	2	0	22	33	130
2017	Non-supervisor	7	16	39	21	12	2	3	35	24	236
2014	Supervisor	9	25	39	20	7	0	1	27	34	129
2014	Non-supervisor	6	21	32	24	12	3	1	37	29	217

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	3	20	41	27	9	0	36	23	141
2020	Non-supervisor	3	16	39	32	9	1	41	20	260
2019	Supervisor	10	26	35	20	10	0	30	35	137
2019	Non-supervisor	8	20	30	29	13	0	42	27	240

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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	Supervisor	29	33	15	11	2	4	4	68	15	141
2020	Non-supervisor	29	26	16	8	3	12	5	67	14	261
2019	Supervisor	33	38	11	8	2	5	3	78	10	137
2019	Non-supervisor	31	28	17	6	5	7	6	67	14	240
2018	Supervisor	28	43	15	8	1	5	1	75	9	129
2018	Non-supervisor	27	35	14	10	4	4	4	68	16	230
2017	Supervisor	33	35	12	9	7	2	3	71	17	131
2017	Non-supervisor	30	31	12	10	5	5	7	69	17	237
2014	Supervisor	28	38	15	10	5	2	2	69	15	130
2014	Non-supervisor	31	28	13	9	6	5	6	67	18	217

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	59	31	3	4	3	0	0	90	7	141
2020	Non-supervisor	51	24	12	9	2	1	0	77	11	261
2019	Supervisor	59	30	6	2	2	0	1	90	4	137
2019	Non-supervisor	48	29	9	7	7	0	0	77	14	240
2018	Supervisor	55	36	4	3	2	1	0	91	5	130
2018	Non-supervisor	46	37	8	6	3	0	0	83	10	230
2017	Supervisor	61	27	3	5	2	1	0	89	8	131
2017	Non-supervisor	45	37	7	7	3	1	0	83	10	236
2014	Supervisor	47	37	5	7	3	0	0	84	10	129
2014	Non-supervisor	47	32	7	10	4	0	0	79	13	217

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	Supervisor	60	31	4	2	2	0	92	4	141
2020	Non-supervisor	65	25	7	3	1	0	89	4	260
2019	Supervisor	62	30	2	5	1	0	93	5	136
2019	Non-supervisor	60	27	7	4	3	0	87	6	239
2018	Supervisor	66	29	3	1	0	1	96	1	130
2018	Non-supervisor	57	31	7	4	1	0	89	5	230
2017	Supervisor	57	34	4	4	1	0	90	5	131
2017	Non-supervisor	58	30	5	6	1	0	88	7	237
2014	Supervisor	57	33	3	6	2	0	89	8	129
2014	Non-supervisor	50	38	6	3	2	0	88	5	217

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	Supervisor	50	40	6	2	2	0	90	4	139
2020	Non-supervisor	54	30	11	2	2	1	85	4	260
2019	Supervisor	61	28	7	2	1	0	90	3	137
2019	Non-supervisor	47	34	10	5	3	1	82	8	240
2018	Supervisor	57	36	5	1	1	1	94	2	130
2018	Non-supervisor	44	40	10	4	1	0	84	6	230

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	Supervisor	64	21	6	0	1	7	1	93	1	141
2020	Non-supervisor	52	22	10	3	3	6	3	81	7	261

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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	Supervisor	67	23	5	3	2	1	1	91	5	139
2020	Non-supervisor	55	28	11	0	2	1	2	86	2	260
2019	Supervisor	65	27	5	2	0	0	2	94	2	137
2019	Non-supervisor	52	27	8	5	3	1	5	84	8	239

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	Supervisor	49	32	9	4	5	1	1	82	9	141
2020	Non-supervisor	52	31	8	5	4	1	0	83	9	260
2019	Supervisor	50	28	11	8	2	0	0	79	10	137
2019	Non-supervisor	51	31	8	6	4	1	0	83	9	240
2018	Supervisor	43	38	5	7	5	0	1	82	12	130
2018	Non-supervisor	46	39	7	5	2	0	0	85	7	228
2017	Supervisor	50	27	10	9	4	0	1	77	13	131
2017	Non-supervisor	48	33	6	9	2	0	0	82	11	237
2014	Supervisor	37	39	7	12	3	2	1	78	15	130
2014	Non-supervisor	42	35	10	9	3	0	0	78	13	217

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	Supervisor	55	22	13	2	5	2	1	79	7	141
2020	Non-supervisor	56	25	12	2	3	2	1	83	5	261

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	Supervisor	57	25	10	3	4	1	0	83	7	141
2020	Non-supervisor	54	31	7	3	3	0	1	86	7	260
2019	Supervisor	56	29	7	6	2	0	0	85	8	135
2019	Non-supervisor	56	25	10	4	3	1	0	83	7	240
2018	Supervisor	53	34	8	4	1	0	0	87	5	130
2018	Non-supervisor	50	33	10	5	2	1	0	83	7	228
2017	Supervisor	49	32	7	8	3	0	1	82	11	131
2017	Non-supervisor	52	28	10	8	2	1	0	81	9	236
2014	Supervisor	41	35	9	9	4	1	1	77	13	130
2014	Non-supervisor	45	35	10	6	3	0	0	81	9	217

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	Supervisor	47	53	141
2020	Non-supervisor	40	60	261

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	76	12	1	1	1	2	8	97	2	141
2020	Non-supervisor	65	15	6	0	0	4	10	93	0	261

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	63	23	5	5	3	0	1	87	8	141
2020	Non-supervisor	66	23	5	4	2	1	0	89	6	261
2019	Supervisor	59	28	8	2	3	0	0	87	5	137
2019	Non-supervisor	60	28	5	3	3	0	0	89	7	240
2018	Supervisor	52	30	8	8	1	0	1	82	9	130
2018	Non-supervisor	58	26	10	3	3	0	0	84	6	227
2017	Supervisor	57	29	6	5	3	0	0	86	8	131
2017	Non-supervisor	61	21	9	5	2	0	0	83	8	237
2014	Supervisor	47	33	5	13	2	0	1	81	15	130
2014	Non-supervisor	51	29	11	5	5	0	0	79	10	217

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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	49	30	9	7	3	1	0	80	10	141
2020	Non-supervisor	50	28	9	4	2	7	0	85	6	260
2019	Supervisor	43	37	5	8	4	2	0	82	13	134
2019	Non-supervisor	43	32	14	5	3	3	0	77	9	240
2018	Supervisor	42	40	8	9	1	1	0	82	10	130
2018	Non-supervisor	41	38	13	5	1	2	0	80	7	229
2017	Supervisor	41	36	11	4	4	1	2	80	9	130
2017	Non-supervisor	39	36	13	5	1	5	1	80	7	237
2014	Supervisor	42	39	5	8	5	2	0	83	13	130
2014	Non-supervisor	32	39	12	6	6	4	0	75	13	217

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	Supervisor	40	34	12	10	4	1	0	74	15	140
2020	Non-supervisor	44	35	11	4	3	4	0	82	7	261
2019	Supervisor	32	42	8	10	6	1	1	75	16	134
2019	Non-supervisor	40	34	13	7	6	1	0	75	12	240
2018	Supervisor	26	42	13	14	3	2	1	69	17	129
2018	Non-supervisor	38	35	14	8	3	2	0	74	12	229
2017	Supervisor	33	42	14	5	4	0	1	77	9	130
2017	Non-supervisor	33	38	15	7	3	2	0	74	10	236
2014	Supervisor	35	45	5	9	4	1	0	81	13	130
2014	Non-supervisor	29	37	18	9	5	2	0	68	14	217

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	26	36	15	15	7	1	0	62	22	141
2020	Non-supervisor	28	43	13	6	4	6	0	76	10	261
2019	Supervisor	22	38	18	17	5	0	0	60	22	135
2019	Non-supervisor	27	36	15	13	6	4	0	65	20	239
2018	Supervisor	16	42	18	19	5	1	0	59	23	129
2018	Non-supervisor	26	36	17	11	5	4	0	65	17	228
2017	Supervisor	19	41	22	11	6	1	1	61	17	130
2017	Non-supervisor	23	37	20	12	3	5	0	63	16	236
2014	Supervisor	20	49	16	10	5	1	0	69	15	130
2014	Non-supervisor	21	42	17	10	6	5	0	66	17	217

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	21	39	18	18	5	0	0	59	23	141
2020	Non-supervisor	28	43	14	8	4	3	0	73	12	261
2019	Supervisor	16	42	16	19	7	0	0	58	26	135
2019	Non-supervisor	23	39	17	12	7	2	0	63	20	240
2018	Supervisor	10	48	15	21	5	1	0	58	26	130
2018	Non-supervisor	18	43	16	16	6	1	0	62	22	229
2017	Supervisor	19	40	19	10	9	1	1	61	19	130
2017	Non-supervisor	24	36	18	15	5	3	0	62	20	237
2014	Supervisor	18	42	18	17	4	0	0	61	21	130
2014	Non-supervisor	19	37	14	21	6	2	0	58	28	217

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	55	24	17	3	1	80	3	141
2020	Non-supervisor	61	24	11	3	1	86	3	261
2019	Supervisor	58	28	11	2	1	87	2	137
2019	Non-supervisor	58	28	9	2	3	89	2	240

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	38	37	16	8	1	0	1	75	9	141
2020	Non-supervisor	39	43	10	5	1	1	0	84	6	260
2019	Supervisor	35	44	13	5	2	1	0	79	7	137
2019	Non-supervisor	38	41	13	6	2	0	0	79	8	238
2018	Supervisor	32	45	14	8	2	0	0	77	9	130
2018	Non-supervisor	37	43	11	5	4	0	0	80	8	228
2017	Supervisor	36	45	9	6	4	1	0	82	9	131
2017	Non-supervisor	36	44	12	6	2	1	0	81	8	236
2014	Supervisor	39	42	13	4	1	1	0	82	5	130
2014	Non-supervisor	38	43	12	4	2	0	0	81	7	217

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	Supervisor	14	43	22	15	5	1	58	20	140
2020	Non-supervisor	24	45	17	8	3	3	72	11	260
2019	Supervisor	13	34	21	21	10	1	48	32	137
2019	Non-supervisor	22	39	15	17	6	0	61	23	238

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	Supervisor	38	31	18	9	3	1	1	70	12	141
2020	Non-supervisor	32	34	14	10	3	3	2	70	15	260
2019	Supervisor	32	44	11	10	3	1	0	76	13	136
2019	Non-supervisor	35	33	12	10	6	2	2	71	16	239
2018	Supervisor	30	41	12	12	5	0	1	71	16	130
2018	Non-supervisor	28	42	11	9	3	5	1	76	13	228
2017	Supervisor	45	31	7	10	4	2	1	78	15	131
2017	Non-supervisor	35	28	18	10	5	3	1	66	16	236
2014	Supervisor	45	30	8	11	4	2	0	77	15	130
2014	Non-supervisor	36	35	12	9	3	5	1	75	12	217

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	Supervisor	44	35	16	5	1	0	79	6	140
2020	Non-supervisor	42	39	14	4	1	1	82	5	259
2019	Supervisor	40	41	9	7	2	1	82	9	137
2019	Non-supervisor	43	35	14	4	2	1	80	6	239
2018	Supervisor	39	43	12	5	2	0	82	6	130
2018	Non-supervisor	38	42	15	3	2	0	81	5	226

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	Supervisor	25	23	18	8	6	13	7	60	17	141
2020	Non-supervisor	23	24	22	8	9	12	3	55	20	260
2019	Supervisor	23	24	15	12	10	13	3	56	26	137
2019	Non-supervisor	22	24	19	11	10	13	2	53	25	239
2018	Supervisor	15	29	22	11	9	10	4	51	24	130
2018	Non-supervisor	19	23	22	14	7	13	2	49	25	229
2017	Supervisor	17	23	20	15	11	10	5	46	31	131
2017	Non-supervisor	13	23	20	13	13	15	3	44	32	237
2014	Supervisor	18	21	17	24	10	8	2	44	38	130
2014	Non-supervisor	12	18	19	18	14	14	4	37	40	217

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	30	39	18	9	4	0	0	69	13	141
2020	Non-supervisor	33	36	15	9	5	3	0	70	15	258
2019	Supervisor	26	43	10	16	4	1	0	70	20	135
2019	Non-supervisor	28	38	15	9	7	2	0	68	17	238
2018	Supervisor	24	40	16	15	4	1	0	65	19	129
2018	Non-supervisor	28	37	17	12	4	1	0	66	17	227
2017	Supervisor	24	49	13	9	6	0	0	72	15	130
2017	Non-supervisor	32	37	12	11	4	3	2	72	16	237
2014	Supervisor	16	43	18	14	8	1	0	60	23	130
2014	Non-supervisor	20	34	15	17	12	3	0	55	29	217

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	Supervisor	31	28	11	20	9	1	1	59	30	141
2020	Non-supervisor	22	31	16	17	8	3	2	56	27	260
2019	Supervisor	27	30	12	17	12	1	1	59	29	137
2019	Non-supervisor	22	31	14	18	13	0	2	55	31	239
2018	Supervisor	19	32	19	20	7	2	1	52	28	129
2018	Non-supervisor	19	28	18	19	13	1	3	48	33	228
2017	Supervisor	20	34	15	20	8	2	1	56	28	131
2017	Non-supervisor	18	32	14	15	16	3	3	53	32	237
2014	Supervisor	17	36	13	18	14	1	2	54	32	130
2014	Non-supervisor	12	24	18	22	19	3	2	38	43	216

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	Supervisor	50	23	14	6	3	0	4	76	10	141
2020	Non-supervisor	44	30	11	5	3	1	4	79	9	261
2019	Supervisor	47	30	12	5	4	0	1	79	9	136
2019	Non-supervisor	54	20	13	3	3	0	6	80	7	237

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	Supervisor	61	20	8	4	3	0	4	84	7	141
2020	Non-supervisor	55	27	9	3	3	0	3	84	6	261
2019	Supervisor	59	21	12	3	1	0	3	83	5	136
2019	Non-supervisor	56	24	9	4	2	2	3	85	6	239

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	Supervisor	79	6	4	2	1	3	5	92	3	141
2020	Non-supervisor	78	8	3	2	1	5	4	94	3	259
2019	Supervisor	80	10	4	2	0	2	3	94	2	136
2019	Non-supervisor	77	11	3	2	2	1	5	93	4	237

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	Supervisor	77	8	3	1	0	3	8	96	1	141
2020	Non-supervisor	70	14	6	1	1	2	7	92	2	260
2019	Supervisor	84	4	4	1	0	1	7	95	1	136
2019	Non-supervisor	80	5	4	1	1	1	8	93	2	239

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	Supervisor	35	40	19	4	1	1	0	76	5	141
2020	Non-supervisor	30	46	15	4	1	3	0	79	6	261
2019	Supervisor	32	48	10	7	1	2	0	81	9	137
2019	Non-supervisor	28	43	17	7	1	3	1	73	9	238
2018	Supervisor	29	47	17	5	1	1	0	77	5	130
2018	Non-supervisor	25	40	19	8	4	3	0	67	13	227
2017	Supervisor	28	49	11	9	3	1	0	77	12	131
2017	Non-supervisor	24	41	20	7	2	6	0	69	10	235

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	47	35	9	6	1	1	83	8	141
2020	Non-supervisor	44	39	11	2	1	3	85	4	260
2019	Supervisor	39	47	7	7	1	0	86	7	134
2019	Non-supervisor	44	40	6	5	2	2	87	7	238
2018	Supervisor	55	31	6	6	1	1	87	7	129
2018	Non-supervisor	51	34	9	4	1	1	86	5	228
2017	Supervisor	48	38	10	4	1	0	86	5	131
2017	Non-supervisor	44	42	6	6	1	2	87	7	235
2014	Supervisor	45	40	10	3	2	0	85	5	130
2014	Non-supervisor	49	39	7	4	0	1	89	4	217

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	Supervisor	46	39	11	4	0	0	0	85	4	141
2020	Non-supervisor	47	36	10	2	1	3	1	86	4	260
2019	Supervisor	50	37	7	6	0	0	0	87	6	136
2019	Non-supervisor	52	35	9	3	2	1	0	87	4	238
2018	Supervisor	40	46	9	3	1	1	0	87	4	129
2018	Non-supervisor	50	34	10	2	0	3	0	87	2	226
2017	Supervisor	46	36	11	2	2	1	0	84	5	130
2017	Non-supervisor	40	36	15	4	1	5	0	79	5	235
2014	Supervisor	36	39	16	2	2	5	0	79	4	130
2014	Non-supervisor	49	28	13	4	0	5	1	82	4	217

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	Supervisor	36	28	24	7	1	4	1	67	8	140
2020	Non-supervisor	42	30	17	3	2	7	0	77	5	259

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	Supervisor	51	30	7	5	1	5	2	87	6	138
2020	Non-supervisor	45	31	9	4	3	4	3	82	8	260

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	Supervisor	68	22	6	3	1	0	90	4	139
2020	Non-supervisor	65	27	5	3	0	0	92	3	261
2019	Supervisor	67	18	8	6	0	1	86	6	137
2019	Non-supervisor	63	26	6	3	1	0	90	4	239
2018	Supervisor	70	24	2	2	1	1	94	3	129
2018	Non-supervisor	59	31	7	2	1	0	90	3	228
2017	Supervisor	65	29	2	1	2	0	94	4	131
2017	Non-supervisor	55	34	8	2	0	0	89	2	236
2014	Supervisor	71	21	7	2	0	0	92	2	130
2014	Non-supervisor	58	32	7	1	1	0	91	3	216

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	Supervisor	59	27	6	6	1	1	87	7	137
2020	Non-supervisor	59	27	10	2	2	1	87	3	261
2019	Supervisor	56	30	8	5	1	1	86	6	137
2019	Non-supervisor	58	27	8	3	3	0	86	6	239
2018	Supervisor	56	31	10	2	0	1	88	2	127
2018	Non-supervisor	51	36	7	4	2	0	87	5	226
2017	Supervisor	61	29	7	1	2	1	90	3	131
2017	Non-supervisor	52	34	8	5	1	1	87	6	237
2014	Supervisor	55	32	10	2	2	0	86	4	130
2014	Non-supervisor	40	40	12	5	2	0	80	7	217

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	Supervisor	55	31	5	7	1	0	87	8	138
2020	Non-supervisor	56	31	9	2	2	1	88	4	259
2019	Supervisor	50	33	10	6	0	2	84	6	137
2019	Non-supervisor	54	29	8	6	3	0	84	8	239
2018	Supervisor	52	36	6	6	0	1	88	6	128
2018	Non-supervisor	48	36	10	3	2	0	85	5	227
2017	Supervisor	59	30	7	1	3	0	90	4	131
2017	Non-supervisor	50	36	8	6	1	0	86	6	237
2014	Supervisor	51	34	8	5	2	1	85	6	130
2014	Non-supervisor	43	38	12	5	2	0	81	7	217

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	Supervisor	52	18	12	12	4	2	0	72	15	139
2020	Non-supervisor	49	25	11	10	2	2	0	76	12	261
2019	Supervisor	49	18	19	10	3	1	1	68	13	137
2019	Non-supervisor	49	22	15	5	6	2	0	74	11	238
2018	Supervisor	40	26	20	4	3	6	0	71	8	129
2018	Non-supervisor	41	31	16	7	4	1	0	72	12	228
2017	Supervisor	48	25	18	3	5	2	0	74	8	130
2017	Non-supervisor	39	30	16	6	6	2	1	72	12	237
2014	Supervisor	47	31	10	8	4	1	0	78	12	130
2014	Non-supervisor	34	27	20	12	5	3	0	63	17	217

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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	Supervisor	27	43	30	141
2020	Non-supervisor	26	42	32	260
2019	Supervisor	25	37	37	137
2019	Non-supervisor	27	36	36	239
2018	Supervisor	23	33	44	129
2018	Non-supervisor	25	36	39	230
2017	Supervisor	25	43	33	130
2017	Non-supervisor	27	40	33	237
2014	Supervisor	30	41	29	130
2014	Non-supervisor	29	39	32	217

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	Supervisor	23	35	37	0	5	0	39
2020	Non-supervisor	10	34	38	0	10	9	69
2019	Supervisor	16	33	37	8	0	6	35
2019	Non-supervisor	6	35	29	6	15	7	66
2018	Supervisor	23	27	30	3	7	10	30
2018	Non-supervisor	10	26	40	7	15	2	58
2017	Supervisor	37	21	24	6	6	6	32
2017	Non-supervisor	11	30	36	6	14	3	64
2014	Supervisor	23	31	28	8	9999	10	39
2014	Non-supervisor	8	33	31	13	9999	15	64

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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual. Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	9	91	141
2020	Non-supervisor	5	95	261
2019	Supervisor	7	93	137
2019	Non-supervisor	9	91	239
2018	Supervisor	11	89	129
2018	Non-supervisor	9	91	229

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	36	64	13
2020	Non-supervisor	57	43	14
2018	Supervisor	36	64	14
2018	Non-supervisor	48	52	21

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	56	44	13
2020	Non-supervisor	57	43	14
2019	Supervisor	50	50	10
2019	Non-supervisor	59	41	22
2018	Supervisor	58	42	14
2018	Non-supervisor	57	43	21

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	Supervisor	100	13
2020	Non-supervisor	100	14
2019	Supervisor	100	10
2019	Non-supervisor	100	22
2018	Supervisor	100	14
2018	Non-supervisor	100	21

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Supervisor	0	100	14
2018	Non-supervisor	0	100	21

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Supervisor	35	65	14
2018	Non-supervisor	33	67	21

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Supervisor	43	57	14
2018	Non-supervisor	43	57	21

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	39	61	13
2020	Non-supervisor	41	59	14
2018	Supervisor	36	64	14
2018	Non-supervisor	34	66	21

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Supervisor	0	100	10
2019	Non-supervisor	36	64	22

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	54	46	13
2020	Non-supervisor	52	48	14
2018	Supervisor	64	36	14
2018	Non-supervisor	34	66	21

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Supervisor	50	50	14
2018	Non-supervisor	24	76	21

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	100	13
2020	Non-supervisor	100	14
2019	Supervisor	100	10
2019	Non-supervisor	100	22
2018	Supervisor	100	14
2018	Non-supervisor	100	21

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Supervisor	0	100	14
2018	Non-supervisor	0	100	21

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
2018	Supervisor	35	65	14
2018	Non-supervisor	47	53	21

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	Supervisor	100	13
2020	Non-supervisor	100	14
2019	Supervisor	100	10
2019	Non-supervisor	100	22
2018	Supervisor	100	14
2018	Non-supervisor	100	21

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	Supervisor	0	100	14
2018	Non-supervisor	0	100	21

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Supervisor	100	10
2019	Non-supervisor	100	22
2018	Supervisor	100	14
2018	Non-supervisor	100	21

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
2018	Supervisor	58	42	14
2018	Non-supervisor	34	66	21

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
2018	Supervisor	36	64	14
2018	Non-supervisor	28	72	21

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
2018	Supervisor	44	56	14
2018	Non-supervisor	38	62	21

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Supervisor	100	10
2019	Non-supervisor	100	22
2018	Supervisor	100	14
2018	Non-supervisor	100	21

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	Supervisor	48	52	10
2019	Non-supervisor	59	41	22
2018	Supervisor	43	57	14
2018	Non-supervisor	57	43	21

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	Supervisor	19	17	10	6	6	36	6	62	21	141
2020	Non-supervisor	18	13	16	4	3	35	10	58	14	260
2019	Supervisor	18	21	14	8	4	28	7	60	18	136
2019	Non-supervisor	20	8	15	4	7	34	12	52	20	239
2018	Supervisor	19	16	21	8	4	29	4	51	18	129
2018	Non-supervisor	17	18	15	7	5	30	7	55	20	230
2017	Supervisor	16	24	13	10	5	28	4	59	21	131
2017	Non-supervisor	13	16	14	5	9	31	12	51	25	237
2014	Supervisor	13	13	22	13	6	25	7	39	28	130
2014	Non-supervisor	10	12	14	9	7	34	14	41	32	217

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	Supervisor	43	33	9	7	3	5	0	80	11	140
2020	Non-supervisor	39	30	12	4	2	11	2	79	6	259
2019	Supervisor	41	37	12	5	2	3	1	81	7	137
2019	Non-supervisor	41	26	16	2	4	9	2	75	7	240
2018	Supervisor	42	31	18	4	2	3	1	75	6	130
2018	Non-supervisor	35	32	14	5	4	9	0	74	10	230
2017	Supervisor	33	39	13	7	2	6	0	76	10	131
2017	Non-supervisor	32	27	18	6	4	12	1	68	11	237
2014	Supervisor	25	36	22	4	2	9	1	68	7	130
2014	Non-supervisor	24	24	19	7	4	19	2	61	14	217

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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	Supervisor	4	96	141
2020	Non-supervisor	5	95	261
2018	Supervisor	4	96	130
2018	Non-supervisor	6	94	229

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	Supervisor	20	13	13	5	2	41	7	64	12	140
2020	Non-supervisor	20	15	15	3	1	37	9	64	8	258
2019	Supervisor	20	17	16	5	1	35	7	63	10	137
2019	Non-supervisor	19	13	17	4	3	33	10	57	13	239
2018	Supervisor	20	18	19	1	3	34	5	62	6	130
2018	Non-supervisor	20	18	17	4	4	31	8	61	12	228
2017	Supervisor	21	21	9	2	3	38	5	75	9	131
2017	Non-supervisor	14	12	16	3	3	38	14	55	12	237
2014	Supervisor	17	13	19	3	2	36	11	56	9	128
2014	Non-supervisor	13	13	14	3	1	43	13	59	9	216

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	Supervisor	43	33	8	5	2	9	0	84	8	141
2020	Non-supervisor	41	29	14	4	1	8	3	79	5	259
2019	Supervisor	49	30	11	4	1	5	1	83	5	137
2019	Non-supervisor	43	26	15	3	3	8	2	77	6	240
2018	Supervisor	42	33	13	1	2	7	1	81	4	130
2018	Non-supervisor	37	36	13	2	3	7	1	80	6	227
2017	Supervisor	40	38	13	2	3	4	1	81	5	131
2017	Non-supervisor	34	28	15	4	2	15	2	74	8	237
2014	Supervisor	33	26	23	4	2	11	2	68	6	130
2014	Non-supervisor	29	28	16	0	2	22	3	76	3	215

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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	Supervisor	54	28	7	5	4	0	2	83	10	141
2020	Non-supervisor	59	17	11	3	6	1	3	79	10	261

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	Supervisor	60	25	9	4	1	0	1	86	4	141
2020	Non-supervisor	54	23	12	6	5	0	0	77	11	259
2019	Supervisor	58	22	13	2	4	0	0	80	7	137
2019	Non-supervisor	50	24	16	4	5	0	2	75	9	240
2018	Supervisor	48	34	10	1	2	1	3	86	4	130
2018	Non-supervisor	47	27	14	8	3	0	2	75	11	228
2017	Supervisor	46	33	11	5	5	0	0	78	10	131
2017	Non-supervisor	40	29	13	8	6	0	3	72	14	237

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	Supervisor	10	19	31	22	18	0	0	29	40	141
2020	Non-supervisor	17	36	24	15	7	0	0	54	23	261
2019	Supervisor	15	32	22	20	12	0	0	47	31	137
2019	Non-supervisor	20	33	23	17	7	0	0	53	24	240
2018	Supervisor	10	21	30	25	13	0	1	32	38	130
2018	Non-supervisor	19	29	33	13	5	0	0	48	18	228
2017	Supervisor	7	18	37	24	13	1	0	26	37	131
2017	Non-supervisor	20	32	27	14	5	0	1	52	20	237

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	Supervisor	22	27	21	14	15	0	0	49	29	140
2020	Non-supervisor	31	36	21	8	3	0	1	68	11	259
2019	Supervisor	26	36	24	11	3	0	1	62	14	137
2019	Non-supervisor	39	27	20	8	5	0	1	67	13	240
2018	Supervisor	16	35	28	18	3	0	1	50	21	130
2018	Non-supervisor	33	26	25	12	3	0	1	60	15	229
2017	Supervisor	16	30	29	17	5	1	1	48	23	131
2017	Non-supervisor	32	26	24	9	5	0	3	60	14	237

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	Supervisor	16	18	34	17	14	0	1	34	31	137
2020	Non-supervisor	33	27	21	10	7	1	0	61	18	260
2019	Supervisor	15	30	23	21	10	0	1	45	32	137
2019	Non-supervisor	25	29	20	14	11	0	0	55	25	240
2018	Supervisor	12	29	22	23	12	0	2	42	36	130
2018	Non-supervisor	23	31	23	15	7	0	0	54	22	229
2017	Supervisor	8	28	30	20	12	1	1	37	32	131
2017	Non-supervisor	25	27	24	13	8	1	2	54	22	237

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	Supervisor	30	26	19	12	11	0	2	58	23	141
2020	Non-supervisor	52	24	14	5	2	0	3	78	7	260
2019	Supervisor	40	36	11	9	2	1	2	78	11	137
2019	Non-supervisor	57	28	6	3	2	0	5	89	4	240
2018	Supervisor	37	34	17	7	1	1	3	74	8	129
2018	Non-supervisor	55	21	14	3	1	0	6	82	4	229
2017	Supervisor	30	34	25	7	1	1	3	67	8	130
2017	Non-supervisor	49	23	10	3	1	1	14	83	5	237

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	23	25	22	15	15	0	48	30	141
2020	Non-supervisor	31	31	23	9	6	0	61	15	261
2019	Supervisor	31	27	25	10	7	0	58	17	136
2019	Non-supervisor	40	30	13	9	7	1	71	16	239
2018	Supervisor	24	32	28	7	8	2	57	15	130
2018	Non-supervisor	41	25	20	9	5	0	66	14	229
2017	Supervisor	20	28	32	15	4	1	49	19	131
2017	Non-supervisor	31	34	20	11	2	1	66	14	237

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	Supervisor	26	27	22	9	12	0	4	55	22	140
2020	Non-supervisor	32	23	20	8	9	0	7	60	18	260

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	Supervisor	29	33	20	13	4	0	1	62	17	139
2020	Non-supervisor	39	38	14	4	3	0	1	79	6	259
2019	Supervisor	28	37	22	7	5	1	0	66	12	136
2019	Non-supervisor	36	36	19	4	4	0	1	73	9	237
2018	Supervisor	17	40	25	10	5	0	2	59	16	129
2018	Non-supervisor	24	39	23	8	4	1	1	65	12	229
2017	Supervisor	21	43	18	15	2	0	1	64	18	131
2017	Non-supervisor	31	35	21	10	2	1	1	67	12	237

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	Supervisor	20	32	24	16	7	0	1	53	23	140
2020	Non-supervisor	29	41	21	5	2	1	0	71	8	259
2019	Supervisor	20	34	26	15	4	1	0	54	20	136
2019	Non-supervisor	27	39	20	8	5	0	0	66	13	237
2018	Supervisor	13	35	29	17	5	0	2	48	23	129
2018	Non-supervisor	30	25	25	16	3	1	1	56	19	230
2017	Supervisor	15	32	31	16	4	0	1	48	20	131
2017	Non-supervisor	29	30	28	10	1	0	2	60	11	237

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	Supervisor	31	31	23	8	6	0	2	62	15	140
2020	Non-supervisor	38	34	17	7	2	1	1	73	9	259
2019	Supervisor	32	33	20	6	7	1	1	66	14	136
2019	Non-supervisor	37	29	20	9	4	0	0	66	13	235
2018	Supervisor	23	36	26	10	3	0	2	60	13	129
2018	Non-supervisor	31	33	18	10	6	0	1	65	16	229
2017	Supervisor	26	35	21	12	5	0	1	62	17	131
2017	Non-supervisor	34	33	20	9	2	0	2	69	11	236

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	Supervisor	48	25	16	4	7	0	1	73	11	140
2020	Non-supervisor	55	21	14	5	3	1	1	77	9	257
2019	Supervisor	51	26	12	5	6	0	1	77	11	135
2019	Non-supervisor	49	24	14	5	7	0	0	74	12	235

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	Supervisor	21	36	23	14	6	0	0	58	20	140
2020	Non-supervisor	29	35	23	9	4	0	1	64	13	260

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	Supervisor	28	34	17	16	5	0	0	62	21	139
2020	Non-supervisor	28	39	22	7	3	0	0	68	10	259
2019	Supervisor	41	27	20	8	4	0	0	68	12	136
2019	Non-supervisor	38	34	17	7	4	0	0	72	11	236
2018	Supervisor	27	39	16	11	5	0	1	67	16	129
2018	Non-supervisor	31	34	20	9	3	1	1	66	13	230
2017	Supervisor	30	31	19	13	5	0	1	62	19	131
2017	Non-supervisor	37	31	20	8	2	1	1	69	10	235

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	Supervisor	43	30	20	5	1	0	1	74	6	141
2020	Non-supervisor	48	30	14	5	2	1	1	79	7	257
2019	Supervisor	74	15	8	3	0	0	0	89	3	136
2019	Non-supervisor	61	24	11	2	1	0	1	86	3	234
2018	Supervisor	64	24	8	1	1	0	2	90	2	128
2018	Non-supervisor	61	18	12	5	2	0	2	81	7	229
2017	Supervisor	66	15	11	3	1	0	3	84	5	131
2017	Non-supervisor	62	25	7	2	0	0	3	90	3	237

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	23	39	22	10	5	0	0	63	15	138
2020	Non-supervisor	31	36	21	9	3	0	0	68	12	258

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	Supervisor	73	14	6	1	1	0	6	92	2	140
2020	Non-supervisor	67	18	7	2	0	1	4	90	2	259
2019	Supervisor	88	7	4	0	0	0	2	96	0	135
2019	Non-supervisor	77	10	4	1	1	1	6	93	3	236
2018	Supervisor	80	7	4	2	0	1	6	93	3	129
2018	Non-supervisor	71	16	4	2	0	0	6	93	3	229

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	Supervisor	84	7	2	3	2	0	3	93	4	140
2020	Non-supervisor	81	10	2	2	1	1	3	95	4	259
2019	Supervisor	81	8	4	3	1	1	2	92	5	137
2019	Non-supervisor	76	12	4	3	3	0	1	90	6	239
2018	Supervisor	76	9	5	4	2	1	4	89	6	129
2018	Non-supervisor	74	12	4	4	2	0	4	89	6	229
2017	Supervisor	77	14	5	3	1	0	1	92	4	131
2017	Non-supervisor	73	13	7	3	1	0	2	88	4	236

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	66	21	7	5	0	2	88	5	139
2020	Non-supervisor	67	23	7	2	1	1	91	3	259
2019	Supervisor	53	32	9	4	1	2	87	4	136
2019	Non-supervisor	66	20	8	3	3	0	87	5	240
2018	Supervisor	56	31	6	2	3	2	88	6	130
2018	Non-supervisor	57	26	11	4	2	1	83	5	228
2017	Supervisor	57	29	10	3	1	0	86	4	131
2017	Non-supervisor	58	24	11	3	2	2	85	5	237

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	Supervisor	70	15	6	2	6	0	2	86	8	140
2020	Non-supervisor	72	16	7	2	2	0	1	89	4	259
2019	Supervisor	65	15	7	10	2	0	2	81	11	137
2019	Non-supervisor	67	19	7	3	4	0	0	86	8	240
2018	Supervisor	50	26	12	5	4	0	2	78	9	128
2018	Non-supervisor	61	24	8	4	3	0	0	85	7	228
2017	Supervisor	63	21	8	4	3	1	1	85	7	130
2017	Non-supervisor	66	20	7	2	2	0	2	89	4	236

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	Supervisor	57	20	12	6	4	0	1	78	10	141
2020	Non-supervisor	65	4	2	2	0	1	27	96	2	260
2019	Supervisor	54	30	10	5	1	0	1	85	5	135
2019	Non-supervisor	60	6	1	0	0	0	32	98	1	239
2018	Supervisor	52	27	14	5	2	0	2	80	6	130
2018	Non-supervisor	48	8	3	1	0	0	39	93	2	226
2017	Supervisor	62	20	8	7	2	1	1	84	9	131
2017	Non-supervisor	51	6	2	1	0	1	39	94	2	235

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	Supervisor	70	20	4	3	2	0	1	91	5	141
2020	Non-supervisor	74	16	3	1	2	0	3	94	3	261
2019	Supervisor	64	25	5	3	2	0	1	90	4	137
2019	Non-supervisor	75	21	3	0	0	0	1	97	0	238
2018	Supervisor	55	27	11	3	2	0	2	84	5	130
2018	Non-supervisor	65	21	5	3	0	0	5	91	4	226
2017	Supervisor	66	25	4	1	1	1	2	93	2	131
2017	Non-supervisor	65	19	6	1	0	0	9	92	1	236

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	Supervisor	81	11	2	2	2	0	2	93	4	141
2020	Non-supervisor	61	19	11	4	5	0	1	81	8	261
2019	Supervisor	77	12	4	4	2	0	1	90	6	136
2019	Non-supervisor	63	18	8	3	6	0	2	83	9	240
2018	Supervisor	76	13	4	3	2	0	2	91	5	130
2018	Non-supervisor	52	21	9	8	7	0	3	76	15	227
2017	Supervisor	81	14	2	0	2	1	0	96	2	131
2017	Non-supervisor	54	22	11	3	4	0	5	80	8	236

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	46	33	13	6	1	0	79	7	141
2020	Non-supervisor	43	29	17	7	3	1	72	10	261
2019	Supervisor	63	21	12	4	1	0	84	4	137
2019	Non-supervisor	51	26	15	6	1	0	78	8	239
2018	Supervisor	55	27	13	3	1	1	83	4	130
2018	Non-supervisor	44	32	14	4	4	1	78	8	228
2017	Supervisor	54	24	18	1	1	1	79	2	131
2017	Non-supervisor	46	33	10	4	3	3	82	7	234

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	27	44	22	5	1	0	0	71	6	141
2020	Non-supervisor	31	41	19	6	2	1	1	73	8	261

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	6	28	37	23	6	0	0	34	29	141
2020	Non-supervisor	19	36	33	9	2	1	0	55	12	261
2019	Supervisor	15	34	35	14	3	0	0	49	17	137
2019	Non-supervisor	17	41	31	7	3	0	0	59	11	240
2018	Supervisor	9	31	42	15	3	0	1	40	18	130
2018	Non-supervisor	17	41	28	10	3	0	0	59	13	230
2017	Supervisor	9	27	41	19	4	0	0	36	22	131
2017	Non-supervisor	15	35	37	11	2	0	0	50	13	236

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	Supervisor	19	15	42	17	7	0	0	24	34	140
2020	Non-supervisor	5	22	34	28	10	0	0	38	27	261
2019	Supervisor	8	13	40	25	13	1	0	38	21	137
2019	Non-supervisor	7	16	32	30	15	0	0	44	23	237
2018	Supervisor	7	20	36	27	10	0	1	36	27	127
2018	Non-supervisor	7	14	35	27	17	0	0	44	21	226
2017	Supervisor	5	19	46	25	5	0	0	30	24	130
2017	Non-supervisor	5	13	42	22	17	0	0	40	18	237

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	Supervisor	49	43	6	2	1	0	92	2	139
2020	Non-supervisor	48	39	7	3	1	2	88	4	259
2019	Supervisor	50	38	8	3	1	0	88	4	137
2019	Non-supervisor	44	38	12	3	3	1	83	6	239
2018	Supervisor	56	35	7	2	1	0	91	2	130
2018	Non-supervisor	44	40	9	3	3	2	85	5	228
2017	Supervisor	55	33	6	3	3	1	88	6	130
2017	Non-supervisor	39	40	11	5	2	3	82	7	237

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	35	35	16	10	4	0	0	70	14	139
2020	Non-supervisor	45	34	12	4	1	3	0	82	6	259

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	Supervisor	53	27	11	6	3	0	0	80	9	141
2020	Non-supervisor	49	29	8	7	5	2	1	80	12	261

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	Supervisor	59	25	8	4	2	1	0	85	6	141
2020	Non-supervisor	57	28	8	1	2	3	2	89	3	260

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	41	39	9	5	4	1	81	10	141
2020	Non-supervisor	47	32	11	6	2	2	81	8	261
2019	Supervisor	33	45	10	9	3	0	78	12	136
2019	Non-supervisor	38	36	13	6	5	2	76	11	240
2018	Supervisor	31	48	11	5	4	1	79	9	130
2018	Non-supervisor	38	40	12	6	4	1	78	10	230
2017	Supervisor	33	47	7	9	3	1	81	12	131
2017	Non-supervisor	31	41	13	10	3	1	73	13	236

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	48	38	7	6	1	0	0	86	6	141
2020	Non-supervisor	49	38	8	5	0	0	0	87	5	261

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	52	34	7	5	2	0	0	87	7	141
2020	Non-supervisor	47	40	7	5	0	0	0	87	6	259

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	Supervisor	49	34	11	3	1	0	1	84	5	140
2020	Non-supervisor	40	37	14	4	2	2	1	79	6	261

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	Supervisor	62	28	6	1	1	0	1	92	2	141
2020	Non-supervisor	56	31	8	2	1	1	1	89	3	260

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	82	14	1	0	1	1	0	98	1	141
2020	Non-supervisor	85	14	1	0	0	1	0	99	0	258

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	Supervisor	65	27	4	1	1	1	1	93	2	140
2020	Non-supervisor	57	34	3	3	1	1	0	93	4	258

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	Supervisor	68	22	5	2	2	1	0	91	4	139
2020	Non-supervisor	61	22	8	4	3	1	1	85	7	260

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	68	24	4	4	1	0	0	91	5	140
2020	Non-supervisor	69	23	5	2	0	1	0	93	2	258

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	24	50	10	13	3	0	0	74	16	141
2019	Supervisor	25	53	9	10	2	1	0	79	12	137

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	Supervisor	99	1	141

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	Supervisor	24	34	17	17	8	0	1	58	25	139

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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	Supervisor	6	94	141
2020	Non-supervisor	10	90	260

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	Supervisor	12	88	140
2020	Non-supervisor	11	89	260
2019	Supervisor	13	87	135
2019	Non-supervisor	17	83	239
2017	Supervisor	15	85	131
2017	Non-supervisor	22	78	237
2014	Supervisor	14	86	129
2014	Non-supervisor	13	87	216

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	Supervisor	44	56	16
2020	Non-supervisor	52	48	29

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	88	13	16
2020	Non-supervisor	90	10	29
2019	Supervisor	100	0	18
2019	Non-supervisor	85	15	41
2017	Supervisor	85	15	20
2017	Non-supervisor	71	29	51
2014	Supervisor	89	11	18
2014	Non-supervisor	89	11	28

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Supervisor	43	43	0	0	0	14	100	0	14
2020	Non-supervisor	54	19	19	4	4	0	73	8	26
2019	Supervisor	47	29	6	12	6	0	75	18	17
2019	Non-supervisor	51	34	3	11	0	0	86	11	35
2017	Supervisor	77	23	0	0	0	0	100	0	17
2017	Non-supervisor	43	55	0	3	0	0	97	3	36
2014	Supervisor	50	31	13	6	0	0	81	6	16
2014	Non-supervisor	52	28	12	4	4	0	80	8	25

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	Supervisor	57	26	6	2	2	1	5	89	5	141
2020	Non-supervisor	55	31	5	3	2	2	2	90	4	260

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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	Supervisor	11	77	11	1	88	12	141
2020	Non-supervisor	12	68	17	3	85	15	261

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	Supervisor	61	39	15
2020	Non-supervisor	71	29	31

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	Supervisor	46	19	0	0	28	0	7	70	30	15
2020	Non-supervisor	23	26	14	24	7	0	6	52	33	30

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	Supervisor	21	7	0	0	19	0	53	59	41	15
2020	Non-supervisor	19	22	13	19	7	0	20	51	32	31

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	Supervisor	65	10	7	6	2	1	9	83	9	141
2020	Non-supervisor	56	15	5	4	3	2	15	85	8	261
2019	Supervisor	56	18	9	3	7	1	7	79	11	137
2019	Non-supervisor	58	17	6	6	4	1	8	82	11	240
2018	Supervisor	66	9	9	3	5	0	8	82	8	130
2018	Non-supervisor	59	12	7	7	4	2	9	79	13	229

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council by Question 83. Are you a supervisor?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

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.

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.