2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Food Inspection Agency by Question 106. Please indicate your occupational group and level. Occupational group and level - CH

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 69 23 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2014 CH 68 18 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 38
2014 CH-03 69 19 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 62 15 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2014 CH 53 29 8 5 5 0 0 82 11 38
2014 CH-03 50 31 0 6 13 0 0 81 19 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 38 23 8 23 8 0 0 62 31 13
2014 CH 16 47 11 13 13 0 0 63 26 38
2014 CH-03 13 44 0 25 19 0 0 56 44 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 CH 58 34 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 38
2014 CH-03 63 31 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 38 54 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2014 CH 42 45 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 38
2014 CH-03 50 44 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 38 54 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2014 CH 37 42 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 38
2014 CH-03 50 38 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 38 31 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2014 CH 24 34 18 16 8 0 0 58 24 38
2014 CH-03 31 38 19 6 6 0 0 69 13 16

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 38 46 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2014 CH 34 34 18 11 3 0 0 69 13 38
2014 CH-03 56 19 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 16

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 46 46 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 CH 55 34 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 38
2014 CH-03 56 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 54 23 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2014 CH 18 50 5 18 5 3 0 70 24 38
2014 CH-03 25 44 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 62 23 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2014 CH 24 55 11 8 3 0 0 79 11 38
2014 CH-03 38 44 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 54 31 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2014 CH 26 31 24 11 5 3 0 59 16 38
2014 CH-03 38 25 19 13 6 0 0 63 19 16

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 46 46 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2014 CH 40 42 8 8 3 0 0 82 11 38
2014 CH-03 56 31 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 54 23 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2014 CH 31 29 32 3 5 0 0 60 8 38
2014 CH-03 31 38 19 6 6 0 0 69 13 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 0 23 38 23 15 0 0 38 23 13
2014 CH 3 18 47 24 3 3 3 28 22 38
2014 CH-03 6 13 44 31 6 0 0 38 19 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 8 15 15 23 38 0 0 62 23 13
2014 CH 8 21 37 29 3 0 3 32 30 38
2014 CH-03 19 19 38 19 6 0 0 25 38 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 23 15 38 8 15 0 0 23 38 13
2014 CH 30 27 27 14 0 0 3 14 58 37
2014 CH-03 19 38 25 19 0 0 0 19 56 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 0 15 31 38 15 0 0 54 15 13
2014 CH 3 11 40 37 8 0 3 46 14 38
2014 CH-03 6 19 31 38 6 0 0 44 25 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 8 38 23 8 23 0 0 31 46 13
2014 CH 21 37 34 8 0 0 0 8 58 38
2014 CH-03 19 50 25 6 0 0 0 6 69 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 0 8 23 38 31 0 0 69 8 13
2014 CH 5 8 26 39 18 0 3 59 14 38
2014 CH-03 6 6 25 50 13 0 0 63 13 16

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 8 23 46 15 8 0 0 23 31 13
2014 CH 18 42 24 11 0 3 3 11 64 38
2014 CH-03 31 25 38 6 0 0 0 6 56 16
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 23 46 0 0 15 15 0 82 18 13
2014 CH 18 45 16 13 5 0 3 65 19 38
2014 CH-03 13 38 19 19 6 0 6 53 27 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 54 15 0 8 8 15 0 82 18 13
2014 CH 45 34 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 38
2014 CH-03 50 25 6 13 6 0 0 75 19 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 54 23 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2014 CH 21 58 11 3 8 0 0 79 11 38
2014 CH-03 13 56 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 16
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 46 31 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13
2014 CH 34 45 8 5 8 0 0 79 13 38
2014 CH-03 44 31 6 0 19 0 0 75 19 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 46 31 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13
2014 CH 45 26 13 11 3 3 0 73 14 38
2014 CH-03 50 31 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 54 15 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2014 CH 50 29 11 3 8 0 0 79 11 38
2014 CH-03 56 13 19 0 13 0 0 69 13 16
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 8 38 15 0 23 15 0 55 27 13
2014 CH 16 42 18 16 8 0 0 58 24 38
2014 CH-03 13 56 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 15 31 15 0 31 8 0 50 33 13
2014 CH 5 42 26 21 5 0 0 47 26 38
2014 CH-03 6 44 38 13 0 0 0 50 13 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 15 8 23 23 31 0 0 23 54 13
2014 CH 3 34 24 21 18 0 0 37 39 38
2014 CH-03 0 44 25 13 19 0 0 44 31 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 8 38 23 8 23 0 0 46 31 13
2014 CH 5 32 21 18 24 0 0 37 42 38
2014 CH-03 13 38 13 19 19 0 0 50 38 16
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 15 54 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2014 CH 18 45 24 5 8 0 0 63 13 38
2014 CH-03 25 50 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 38 38 0 15 8 0 0 77 23 13
2014 CH 37 37 5 8 10 3 0 76 19 38
2014 CH-03 44 38 6 0 6 6 0 87 7 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 38 15 8 15 8 15 0 64 27 13
2014 CH 11 42 11 13 18 3 3 56 33 38
2014 CH-03 25 50 6 13 6 0 0 75 19 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 23 31 8 8 31 0 0 54 38 13
2014 CH 11 37 18 13 18 3 0 49 32 38
2014 CH-03 13 31 38 6 13 0 0 44 19 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 15 31 8 8 38 0 0 46 46 13
2014 CH 13 29 16 13 26 3 0 43 40 38
2014 CH-03 13 50 25 6 6 0 0 63 13 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 23 46 0 15 8 8 0 75 25 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 38 38 0 8 8 8 0 83 17 13
2014 CH 37 50 8 0 3 3 0 89 3 38
2014 CH-03 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16

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
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 31 38 15 0 0 15 0 82 0 13
2014 CH 32 60 5 0 3 0 0 92 3 38
2014 CH-03 38 56 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 54 23 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2014 CH 37 50 11 0 3 0 0 87 3 38
2014 CH-03 38 56 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 38 38 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2014 CH 18 37 21 16 5 3 0 57 22 38
2014 CH-03 25 38 25 13 0 0 0 63 13 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 38 31 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2014 CH 18 45 16 16 5 0 0 63 21 38
2014 CH-03 25 44 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 16

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
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Strongly disagree
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 38 31 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2014 CH 21 31 16 13 13 5 0 55 28 38
2014 CH-03 25 38 13 19 6 0 0 63 25 16
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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
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No
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Not sure
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Total responses
2017 CH 23 62 15 13
2014 CH 11 40 50 38
2014 CH-03 6 50 44 16
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Harassment

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 15 15 0 0 15 46 8 67 33 13
2014 CH 18 32 13 5 16 11 5 59 25 38
2014 CH-03 13 31 31 0 6 13 6 54 8 16

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2017 CH 23 31 23 0 8 15 0 64 9 13
2014 CH 32 37 13 5 11 0 3 70 16 38
2014 CH-03 38 44 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 16
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Discrimination

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

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

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2017 CH 15 8 15 8 0 38 15 50 17 13
2014 CH 16 29 16 0 3 24 13 71 4 38
2014 CH-03 19 38 13 0 0 19 13 82 0 16

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

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2017 CH 23 23 23 0 0 31 0 67 0 13
2014 CH 24 45 21 0 3 5 3 74 3 38
2014 CH-03 38 38 19 0 0 0 6 80 0 16
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Stress and Well-Being

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

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2017 CH 8 31 38 8 8 0 8 42 17 13

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

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2017 CH 15 0 54 15 15 0 0 15 31 13

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

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2017 CH 23 23 23 23 0 0 8 50 25 13

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

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2017 CH 15 15 46 23 0 0 0 31 23 13

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

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2017 CH 46 31 15 0 0 0 8 83 0 13

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

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2017 CH 23 38 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 13

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

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2017 CH 46 23 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13

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

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2017 CH 38 31 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 13

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

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2017 CH 38 38 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13

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

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2017 CH 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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

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2017 CH 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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

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2017 CH 69 23 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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

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2017 CH 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

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

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2017 CH 58 25 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12

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

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2017 CH 46 23 8 0 8 0 15 82 9 13

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)

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2017 CH 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13

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

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2017 CH 77 8 0 0 0 8 8 100 0 13

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

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2017 CH 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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

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2017 CH 8 46 31 8 8 0 0 54 15 13

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

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2017 CH 8 8 69 8 8 0 0 15 15 13

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

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2017 CH 23 54 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13

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.

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2017 CH 31 31 8 8 23 0 0 62 31 13
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