2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Food Inspection Agency by Question 115. What is your gender?

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	Male gender	37	46	4	10	3	0	0	83	13	1479
2020	Female gender	36	46	4	11	3	0	0	82	14	2589

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	72	20	4	2	1	1	93	3	1471
2020	Female gender	79	16	2	2	1	0	95	3	2580
2017	Male gender	64	26	5	3	1	1	91	4	1863
2017	Female gender	70	23	3	3	1	0	93	4	2848
2017	Gender diverse	100	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	11
2014	Male gender	66	25	4	3	1	1	91	4	2133
2014	Female gender	71	21	3	3	1	1	93	4	2914

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	37	39	11	10	3	0	76	13	1478
2020	Female gender	40	40	8	10	2	1	80	12	2587
2019	Male gender	41	37	8	9	4	0	78	13	1637
2019	Female gender	44	38	6	10	3	0	81	13	2706
2019	Gender diverse	15	59	11	0	11	4	77	12	18
2017	Male gender	38	38	8	10	6	0	76	16	1859
2017	Female gender	42	36	6	11	5	0	78	16	2846
2017	Gender diverse	36	64	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2014	Male gender	40	35	8	10	6	0	75	17	2133
2014	Female gender	43	35	6	11	5	0	78	16	2914

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	Male gender	29	41	13	12	5	0	70	17	1474
2020	Female gender	31	40	12	13	4	0	71	18	2578
2019	Male gender	24	39	16	13	8	0	63	21	1638
2019	Female gender	23	38	13	18	7	0	62	25	2704
2019	Gender diverse	5	17	21	43	11	4	23	56	18
2018	Male gender	21	45	11	14	8	0	67	22	1653
2018	Female gender	19	45	9	19	7	0	64	26	2734
2018	Gender diverse	21	32	19	11	17	0	53	28	23
2017	Male gender	20	40	14	16	9	0	60	26	1862
2017	Female gender	21	41	11	17	9	0	62	27	2850
2017	Gender diverse	8	42	16	26	8	0	50	34	11
2014	Male gender	19	39	12	19	10	0	59	29	2134
2014	Female gender	18	39	12	20	10	0	58	30	2913

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	Male gender	44	38	9	5	3	1	83	8	1465
2020	Female gender	47	38	7	5	2	0	85	7	2571
2019	Male gender	46	37	9	6	2	0	84	8	1627
2019	Female gender	45	40	7	6	2	0	85	8	2689
2019	Gender diverse	5	31	34	16	10	4	38	26	18
2017	Male gender	44	39	9	5	2	0	84	7	1859
2017	Female gender	44	41	6	7	2	0	85	9	2847
2017	Gender diverse	17	41	17	8	8	9	64	18	11
2014	Male gender	42	41	8	6	3	0	84	9	2131
2014	Female gender	45	37	7	8	2	0	82	10	2913

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	Male gender	41	34	12	8	4	0	0	76	12	1475
2020	Female gender	45	33	9	8	4	0	0	78	12	2581
2019	Male gender	38	35	12	8	6	1	0	73	14	1634
2019	Female gender	42	32	10	9	5	0	0	75	15	2706
2019	Gender diverse	22	37	5	17	15	0	4	61	33	18
2018	Male gender	36	35	14	8	6	0	0	72	14	1649
2018	Female gender	38	34	11	10	6	0	0	73	17	2734
2018	Gender diverse	30	39	8	10	12	0	0	69	23	23
2017	Male gender	34	35	14	9	8	0	0	70	16	1862
2017	Female gender	39	34	9	11	6	0	0	73	17	2846
2017	Gender diverse	33	42	8	0	17	0	0	75	17	11
2014	Male gender	32	35	15	10	7	0	0	67	18	2135
2014	Female gender	35	35	11	11	7	0	0	70	19	2912

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	38	39	12	8	3	0	76	11	1479
2020	Female gender	38	41	11	7	3	0	79	10	2588
2019	Male gender	31	42	14	8	6	0	72	14	1642
2019	Female gender	34	42	12	7	4	0	77	11	2706
2019	Gender diverse	16	37	27	11	4	4	56	16	18
2018	Male gender	29	45	13	9	5	0	73	14	1646
2018	Female gender	29	45	12	9	5	0	74	14	2714
2018	Gender diverse	15	25	25	22	12	0	40	34	23
2017	Male gender	30	44	13	9	5	0	74	14	1861
2017	Female gender	31	45	10	8	4	0	77	13	2854
2017	Gender diverse	25	34	24	9	8	0	59	17	11
2014	Male gender	27	46	13	8	6	0	73	13	2137
2014	Female gender	29	47	11	8	5	0	77	13	2914

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	Male gender	27	37	18	12	7	0	0	64	19	1479
2020	Female gender	32	37	14	10	6	0	0	69	16	2594
2019	Male gender	23	36	20	14	7	0	0	59	21	1637
2019	Female gender	26	39	14	14	7	0	0	66	20	2704
2019	Gender diverse	11	11	28	20	27	0	4	22	49	18
2018	Male gender	21	35	20	12	11	0	0	56	23	1648
2018	Female gender	25	35	16	15	9	0	0	60	24	2729
2018	Gender diverse	15	23	13	21	24	4	0	40	47	23
2017	Male gender	20	37	19	14	10	0	0	57	24	1863
2017	Female gender	24	37	16	14	8	0	0	61	23	2852
2017	Gender diverse	16	17	33	26	8	0	0	33	34	11
2014	Male gender	17	35	20	16	12	0	0	53	27	2136
2014	Female gender	23	34	18	16	9	0	0	57	25	2915

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
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	Male gender	33	42	13	9	3	0	75	12	1473
2020	Female gender	34	44	11	8	3	0	78	11	2574
2019	Male gender	27	43	14	11	4	0	71	16	1633
2019	Female gender	29	44	12	11	4	0	73	15	2688
2019	Gender diverse	11	48	10	17	10	4	62	27	18
2018	Male gender	26	41	16	12	5	0	68	16	1654
2018	Female gender	27	42	13	13	5	0	69	18	2732
2018	Gender diverse	15	27	29	21	8	0	42	29	23
2017	Male gender	25	43	15	13	5	0	67	18	1860
2017	Female gender	27	45	12	12	4	0	72	17	2850
2017	Gender diverse	17	33	34	0	17	0	49	17	11

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	47	38	8	4	2	1	0	85	6	1473
2020	Female gender	46	40	9	3	1	0	0	86	5	2585
2019	Male gender	40	39	12	5	3	0	0	79	8	1631
2019	Female gender	40	43	10	5	2	0	0	82	8	2696
2019	Gender diverse	27	43	16	0	6	4	4	76	6	18
2018	Male gender	42	41	10	6	2	0	0	83	7	1652
2018	Female gender	39	44	9	5	3	0	0	83	7	2732
2018	Gender diverse	15	39	16	12	14	4	0	57	27	23
2017	Male gender	37	41	11	6	3	1	0	79	10	1860
2017	Female gender	37	43	10	6	3	0	0	80	9	2849
2017	Gender diverse	9	66	9	9	8	0	0	75	17	11
2014	Male gender	38	40	12	6	3	1	0	79	9	2137
2014	Female gender	37	42	12	6	2	1	0	79	9	2912

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued 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	Male gender	31	38	15	8	7	0	70	15	1472
2020	Female gender	33	38	14	9	5	0	72	15	2586
2019	Male gender	26	39	18	10	7	0	65	18	1635
2019	Female gender	29	38	14	12	6	0	68	18	2695
2019	Gender diverse	5	43	12	4	32	4	50	38	18
2018	Male gender	26	39	15	12	8	0	65	20	1648
2018	Female gender	26	37	15	14	8	0	64	22	2724
2018	Gender diverse	11	32	16	20	22	0	43	42	23
2017	Male gender	24	40	15	12	9	0	63	21	1858
2017	Female gender	26	38	14	13	8	0	65	21	2850
2017	Gender diverse	8	33	34	16	8	0	42	24	11

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	55	32	8	3	1	0	87	4	1469
2020	Female gender	53	34	9	3	1	0	87	4	2570
2019	Male gender	49	34	11	3	3	0	83	6	1624
2019	Female gender	49	37	9	3	2	0	86	4	2691
2019	Gender diverse	32	44	14	6	0	4	79	6	18
2018	Male gender	49	36	9	4	2	0	85	5	1640
2018	Female gender	48	37	9	4	2	0	85	6	2711
2018	Gender diverse	28	34	16	12	4	7	66	18	23
2017	Male gender	51	35	8	3	2	0	86	5	1853
2017	Female gender	51	36	8	3	1	0	87	4	2846
2017	Gender diverse	42	25	24	0	8	0	68	8	11
2014	Male gender	59	29	8	3	2	0	88	4	2136
2014	Female gender	60	31	6	2	1	0	91	3	2912

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	31	39	14	10	5	0	71	15	1467
2020	Female gender	33	39	14	10	4	0	72	14	2570
2019	Male gender	26	40	16	12	6	0	66	17	1633
2019	Female gender	28	42	13	11	6	0	70	17	2692
2019	Gender diverse	11	37	27	0	21	4	50	22	18
2018	Male gender	25	42	14	12	8	0	66	20	1641
2018	Female gender	24	40	15	14	7	0	64	21	2723
2018	Gender diverse	4	39	21	27	8	0	43	35	23
2017	Male gender	27	41	14	11	7	0	68	18	1855
2017	Female gender	27	42	12	13	6	0	69	19	2840
2017	Gender diverse	0	25	51	16	8	0	25	24	11
2014	Male gender	20	41	14	15	10	0	61	25	2137
2014	Female gender	21	41	14	16	8	0	62	24	2915

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	Male gender	35	32	19	9	5	0	67	14	1477
2020	Female gender	38	36	15	7	4	0	74	11	2592
2019	Male gender	29	35	19	10	7	0	64	17	1633
2019	Female gender	34	37	15	9	5	0	72	13	2700
2019	Gender diverse	6	38	17	25	10	4	45	36	18
2018	Male gender	28	36	17	10	8	0	64	19	1640
2018	Female gender	30	38	16	10	6	0	68	16	2718
2018	Gender diverse	8	42	19	17	8	7	53	27	23
2017	Male gender	27	37	17	12	7	0	64	19	1854
2017	Female gender	32	38	14	11	5	0	70	16	2843
2017	Gender diverse	8	51	25	0	17	0	59	17	11
2014	Male gender	24	37	17	12	9	0	61	21	2136
2014	Female gender	30	38	15	11	6	0	68	17	2912

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	Male gender	32	42	14	8	4	0	0	74	12	1468
2020	Female gender	34	42	13	7	3	0	0	76	11	2567
2019	Male gender	27	43	16	9	4	0	0	71	13	1614
2019	Female gender	31	40	14	11	4	0	0	71	15	2659
2019	Gender diverse	16	32	21	17	10	0	4	50	28	18
2018	Male gender	26	39	17	11	7	0	0	65	18	1648
2018	Female gender	27	39	15	12	6	0	0	66	19	2725
2018	Gender diverse	15	23	7	42	8	4	0	40	52	23
2017	Male gender	28	39	17	10	6	0	0	67	16	1853
2017	Female gender	29	40	15	11	5	0	0	69	16	2844
2017	Gender diverse	0	59	24	8	8	0	0	59	17	11
2014	Male gender	27	38	18	11	6	0	0	65	17	2136
2014	Female gender	28	41	15	11	6	0	0	69	16	2914

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	46	38	10	4	2	0	0	84	7	1476
2020	Female gender	44	40	10	5	2	0	0	84	7	2582
2019	Male gender	39	40	13	5	3	0	0	79	8	1639
2019	Female gender	40	43	10	5	3	0	0	82	8	2710
2019	Gender diverse	26	54	10	6	0	0	4	83	6	18
2018	Male gender	36	42	12	6	3	0	0	79	9	1648
2018	Female gender	35	44	11	6	3	0	0	79	10	2731
2018	Gender diverse	19	31	18	27	0	4	0	53	29	23
2017	Male gender	38	41	11	6	3	0	0	79	9	1854
2017	Female gender	38	42	10	7	3	0	0	80	9	2838
2017	Gender diverse	17	68	7	0	8	0	0	84	8	11
2014	Male gender	38	43	10	6	3	0	0	81	9	2137
2014	Female gender	41	41	10	5	3	0	0	82	8	2914

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	38	37	16	6	4	0	74	10	1468
2020	Female gender	37	32	18	8	4	0	70	12	2577
2019	Male gender	35	37	18	7	3	0	72	10	1630
2019	Female gender	38	33	17	7	4	0	71	12	2691
2019	Gender diverse	32	38	6	11	10	4	73	21	18
2018	Male gender	35	35	18	7	4	0	70	12	1653
2018	Female gender	35	32	19	9	5	0	67	14	2735
2018	Gender diverse	11	35	31	15	8	0	46	23	23
2017	Male gender	33	39	18	6	3	1	73	9	1862
2017	Female gender	33	36	18	7	5	1	69	12	2853
2017	Gender diverse	41	51	0	0	0	9	100	0	11
2014	Male gender	31	39	19	7	3	1	70	10	2137
2014	Female gender	34	35	20	7	4	1	69	11	2915

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	Male gender	8	24	36	20	9	1	1	30	33	1476
2020	Female gender	8	24	37	21	9	1	1	30	32	2588
2019	Male gender	10	27	36	18	7	1	1	25	38	1640
2019	Female gender	9	26	37	18	9	0	0	27	35	2706
2019	Gender diverse	6	39	33	17	0	0	4	18	47	17
2018	Male gender	10	29	35	18	7	0	1	25	39	1648
2018	Female gender	10	28	36	18	7	1	1	25	38	2719
2018	Gender diverse	12	26	37	18	7	0	0	25	39	23
2017	Male gender	10	25	37	18	8	1	2	26	36	1855
2017	Female gender	10	24	38	16	8	1	2	25	36	2840
2017	Gender diverse	0	25	51	8	8	0	8	18	27	11
2014	Male gender	9	28	39	15	6	1	2	22	38	2133
2014	Female gender	9	27	37	18	7	1	2	25	37	2909

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	Male gender	10	19	28	26	15	2	1	42	29	1474
2020	Female gender	9	16	30	25	16	2	1	43	26	2575
2019	Male gender	16	24	28	19	11	2	1	31	41	1639
2019	Female gender	13	23	28	20	13	2	1	34	37	2700
2019	Gender diverse	34	28	19	15	0	0	4	16	64	18
2018	Male gender	17	25	27	19	9	1	2	29	44	1643
2018	Female gender	17	24	27	20	10	1	1	30	42	2722
2018	Gender diverse	26	38	16	11	7	3	0	18	66	23
2017	Male gender	14	24	29	17	11	2	3	30	40	1855
2017	Female gender	16	21	29	18	12	2	3	31	38	2838
2017	Gender diverse	25	7	50	8	8	0	0	17	33	11
2014	Male gender	14	24	31	18	9	3	2	29	39	2131
2014	Female gender	12	24	31	19	9	2	2	30	38	2904

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	Male gender	14	22	31	19	10	2	2	30	37	1472
2020	Female gender	12	23	33	19	10	2	2	30	36	2579
2019	Male gender	14	27	30	16	9	2	2	26	43	1635
2019	Female gender	14	26	33	15	9	2	1	25	42	2701
2019	Gender diverse	37	17	31	11	0	0	4	11	56	18
2018	Male gender	16	28	30	14	7	2	2	22	46	1644
2018	Female gender	15	25	32	16	7	2	2	24	43	2717
2018	Gender diverse	24	40	32	0	4	0	0	4	64	23
2017	Male gender	16	25	29	17	7	3	3	26	43	1849
2017	Female gender	16	24	32	15	7	2	4	23	42	2840
2017	Gender diverse	0	25	50	8	8	0	9	18	28	11
2014	Male gender	19	28	27	14	7	3	3	22	49	2129
2014	Female gender	18	26	31	14	7	2	3	22	46	2897

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	Male gender	6	12	32	32	16	1	1	49	19	1472
2020	Female gender	4	12	33	34	15	1	1	50	17	2571
2019	Male gender	5	14	33	30	15	1	2	47	19	1634
2019	Female gender	5	14	34	30	16	1	1	46	19	2692
2019	Gender diverse	11	22	31	32	0	0	4	33	34	18
2018	Male gender	6	15	34	30	13	1	1	44	21	1645
2018	Female gender	7	15	35	29	12	1	2	42	22	2703
2018	Gender diverse	15	7	31	35	4	3	4	43	24	23
2017	Male gender	7	13	34	28	14	1	3	44	21	1844
2017	Female gender	7	15	33	29	13	1	3	43	23	2818
2017	Gender diverse	0	0	50	25	8	0	17	40	0	11
2014	Male gender	7	16	32	29	13	1	2	44	23	2125
2014	Female gender	6	15	35	29	12	1	2	42	22	2899

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	Male gender	12	21	29	23	13	0	2	37	34	1470
2020	Female gender	13	21	31	21	13	1	2	34	34	2586
2019	Male gender	17	24	28	19	10	1	1	29	42	1639
2019	Female gender	17	23	28	18	11	1	1	30	41	2704
2019	Gender diverse	20	34	31	11	0	0	4	11	56	18
2018	Male gender	18	26	29	17	8	1	1	25	45	1649
2018	Female gender	21	26	27	15	8	1	2	23	49	2726
2018	Gender diverse	26	24	30	11	4	0	4	16	52	23
2017	Male gender	17	24	30	16	10	1	2	27	42	1853
2017	Female gender	18	24	29	15	10	1	3	26	44	2839
2017	Gender diverse	8	17	34	25	8	0	7	36	27	11
2014	Male gender	20	27	28	15	8	1	2	23	48	2132
2014	Female gender	20	26	28	15	7	1	2	23	48	2902

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	Male gender	8	16	27	28	18	2	2	48	24	1471
2020	Female gender	8	15	27	27	18	2	2	47	25	2576
2019	Male gender	12	19	26	24	13	2	3	40	33	1634
2019	Female gender	11	19	27	24	14	3	2	40	31	2698
2019	Gender diverse	12	36	15	28	0	0	9	31	53	18
2018	Male gender	12	19	26	26	13	3	2	40	32	1648
2018	Female gender	13	21	27	22	13	2	2	36	36	2708
2018	Gender diverse	24	26	28	4	14	0	4	19	52	23
2017	Male gender	10	18	27	25	14	4	3	42	29	1857
2017	Female gender	11	18	27	22	15	2	5	40	31	2840
2017	Gender diverse	0	25	33	34	8	0	0	42	25	11
2014	Male gender	9	16	27	26	15	3	3	44	26	2131
2014	Female gender	9	17	26	26	15	2	4	44	28	2906

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	Male gender	12	21	32	20	12	2	2	33	34	1467
2020	Female gender	9	21	36	19	12	2	2	32	31	2579
2019	Male gender	14	22	32	18	10	2	2	29	37	1633
2019	Female gender	12	23	35	17	10	3	1	28	36	2693
2019	Gender diverse	20	33	38	5	0	0	4	6	55	18
2018	Male gender	14	24	32	17	9	2	1	26	40	1642
2018	Female gender	12	24	34	16	8	3	2	25	39	2721
2018	Gender diverse	20	58	18	4	0	0	0	4	78	23
2017	Male gender	14	22	32	15	10	3	3	27	38	1853
2017	Female gender	13	22	34	15	9	3	4	26	38	2838
2017	Gender diverse	8	42	24	8	8	0	9	18	55	11
2014	Male gender	15	23	31	16	9	4	3	26	40	2136
2014	Female gender	13	23	33	16	8	3	4	26	38	2904

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	8	18	35	25	12	1	1	38	26	1475
2020	Female gender	7	21	40	22	10	0	1	32	28	2585
2019	Male gender	11	22	34	21	11	1	1	33	33	1641
2019	Female gender	11	23	35	20	10	1	0	30	35	2709
2019	Gender diverse	20	25	33	17	0	0	4	18	47	18

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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	Male gender	28	35	17	8	6	5	2	67	15	1476
2020	Female gender	27	32	17	11	5	5	4	65	17	2585
2019	Male gender	29	32	16	9	7	4	3	66	17	1637
2019	Female gender	26	31	16	12	8	4	3	62	22	2706
2019	Gender diverse	26	16	27	11	15	0	4	44	27	18
2018	Male gender	23	35	17	11	9	4	2	62	20	1653
2018	Female gender	18	34	19	14	9	3	3	56	24	2727
2018	Gender diverse	4	38	17	21	20	0	0	43	41	23
2017	Male gender	26	33	17	11	8	4	2	62	20	1864
2017	Female gender	23	31	16	14	9	4	3	58	25	2852
2017	Gender diverse	16	25	16	8	17	8	9	50	31	11
2014	Male gender	29	35	13	10	9	3	2	67	19	2134
2014	Female gender	27	31	14	14	9	3	3	62	24	2914

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	Male gender	49	31	8	7	5	1	0	80	12	1475
2020	Female gender	47	31	8	9	5	1	0	78	14	2584
2019	Male gender	47	30	9	8	6	0	0	77	14	1640
2019	Female gender	45	30	8	10	6	1	0	75	17	2704
2019	Gender diverse	16	32	21	12	15	0	4	50	28	18
2018	Male gender	41	33	10	8	8	1	0	75	16	1649
2018	Female gender	37	33	9	12	8	0	0	70	20	2719
2018	Gender diverse	27	20	17	17	20	0	0	47	36	23
2017	Male gender	40	35	10	9	6	0	0	75	15	1863
2017	Female gender	40	32	9	12	6	1	0	72	19	2853
2017	Gender diverse	25	9	50	8	8	0	0	34	17	11
2014	Male gender	45	29	8	9	8	1	1	75	17	2135
2014	Female gender	42	31	8	12	7	0	0	73	19	2913

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	51	33	8	5	2	0	84	8	1468
2020	Female gender	53	31	7	6	2	0	84	8	2575
2019	Male gender	48	34	8	7	3	0	82	10	1639
2019	Female gender	48	32	9	8	3	0	80	11	2703
2019	Gender diverse	27	48	12	4	5	4	78	10	18
2018	Male gender	45	36	8	7	3	0	81	10	1655
2018	Female gender	42	38	8	8	4	0	80	12	2720
2018	Gender diverse	25	34	21	7	12	0	59	20	23
2017	Male gender	40	40	10	7	3	0	80	10	1859
2017	Female gender	39	40	8	9	4	0	79	13	2843
2017	Gender diverse	25	51	0	16	8	0	76	24	11
2014	Male gender	40	41	8	7	4	0	81	10	2135
2014	Female gender	39	40	9	9	4	0	79	12	2914

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	42	39	11	4	2	1	0	82	7	1463
2020	Female gender	45	36	11	5	2	1	0	82	7	2567
2019	Male gender	41	39	12	5	3	1	0	80	8	1640
2019	Female gender	41	39	11	5	3	1	0	81	8	2707
2019	Gender diverse	16	42	29	6	4	0	4	60	10	18
2018	Male gender	35	40	15	5	3	1	0	76	8	1653
2018	Female gender	35	42	13	6	3	1	0	78	9	2726
2018	Gender diverse	22	45	25	4	4	0	0	67	8	23

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	Male gender	45	27	12	3	5	5	3	78	9	1477
2020	Female gender	48	25	13	4	3	4	3	79	7	2592

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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	Male gender	49	26	13	4	4	1	3	79	8	1477
2020	Female gender	50	26	13	4	3	0	4	80	7	2589
2019	Male gender	45	30	14	4	3	1	2	78	8	1641
2019	Female gender	47	26	14	5	3	1	3	77	8	2704
2019	Gender diverse	27	33	10	5	15	0	10	66	23	18

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	Male gender	43	34	12	6	4	0	0	78	10	1478
2020	Female gender	47	31	11	7	4	0	0	78	11	2582
2019	Male gender	41	33	13	7	6	1	0	74	13	1641
2019	Female gender	42	32	12	9	5	0	0	74	14	2705
2019	Gender diverse	23	30	33	0	10	0	4	55	11	17
2018	Male gender	38	35	13	8	5	0	0	74	13	1648
2018	Female gender	36	36	12	9	6	0	0	73	15	2730
2018	Gender diverse	32	19	10	20	12	7	0	55	34	23
2017	Male gender	34	38	12	10	6	0	0	72	16	1865
2017	Female gender	37	37	11	10	5	0	0	74	15	2853
2017	Gender diverse	42	24	25	0	9	0	0	66	9	11
2014	Male gender	33	37	14	9	6	0	0	71	16	2136
2014	Female gender	38	34	12	10	5	0	0	72	16	2913

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	Male gender	46	27	14	5	5	2	1	75	11	1475
2020	Female gender	52	26	12	5	4	1	1	79	9	2587

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	Male gender	48	31	10	5	4	1	1	81	10	1478
2020	Female gender	50	31	9	7	3	0	0	81	10	2587
2019	Male gender	43	36	11	6	4	1	0	79	10	1636
2019	Female gender	46	31	10	8	5	1	0	77	12	2701
2019	Gender diverse	22	27	32	6	10	0	4	50	16	18
2018	Male gender	41	35	11	8	4	0	0	77	12	1644
2018	Female gender	41	34	10	9	5	1	0	75	14	2722
2018	Gender diverse	24	32	21	4	12	7	0	60	18	23
2017	Male gender	39	35	12	8	6	0	0	75	14	1861
2017	Female gender	41	35	9	10	5	0	0	76	15	2848
2017	Gender diverse	34	33	17	8	9	0	0	66	17	11
2014	Male gender	40	35	10	9	5	0	0	75	14	2137
2014	Female gender	41	33	10	10	5	1	0	75	15	2912

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	Male gender	37	63	1476
2020	Female gender	43	57	2589

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	Male gender	51	19	10	3	3	4	9	81	7	1479
2020	Female gender	54	18	9	2	2	4	11	85	5	2589

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	Male gender	53	27	10	5	5	0	0	80	10	1479
2020	Female gender	57	26	8	5	3	0	0	84	8	2594
2019	Male gender	47	32	10	6	5	0	0	79	11	1637
2019	Female gender	51	29	10	6	4	0	0	80	10	2712
2019	Gender diverse	27	37	10	6	15	0	4	67	22	18
2018	Male gender	44	31	12	7	6	0	0	75	13	1647
2018	Female gender	46	29	11	7	6	0	0	76	13	2729
2018	Gender diverse	36	17	29	3	8	7	0	57	12	23
2017	Male gender	43	32	11	7	7	0	0	75	14	1857
2017	Female gender	49	27	10	8	5	0	0	76	13	2849
2017	Gender diverse	50	33	8	0	9	0	0	83	9	11
2014	Male gender	42	31	12	7	6	0	1	74	13	2135
2014	Female gender	47	29	10	7	6	0	0	77	13	2914

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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	Male gender	33	28	17	8	6	8	0	66	15	1476
2020	Female gender	35	33	14	7	3	8	0	74	11	2591
2019	Male gender	24	32	20	9	8	7	1	60	18	1641
2019	Female gender	27	33	17	11	5	7	0	65	17	2703
2019	Gender diverse	17	15	10	26	17	11	4	38	50	18
2018	Male gender	21	28	21	12	10	8	0	54	23	1654
2018	Female gender	23	32	18	12	8	7	0	59	22	2736
2018	Gender diverse	7	13	29	22	17	12	0	22	44	23
2017	Male gender	22	30	19	11	10	7	0	56	24	1863
2017	Female gender	22	33	17	12	8	8	0	60	22	2849
2017	Gender diverse	0	25	26	9	24	17	0	30	39	11
2014	Male gender	23	33	17	10	8	9	0	61	20	2135
2014	Female gender	24	34	17	11	6	8	0	63	18	2913

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	Male gender	31	31	17	11	8	2	0	63	19	1477
2020	Female gender	31	34	18	10	5	2	0	67	15	2578
2019	Male gender	21	30	19	15	11	3	0	53	27	1642
2019	Female gender	23	33	19	15	7	3	0	57	23	2694
2019	Gender diverse	11	16	17	19	28	6	4	30	52	18
2018	Male gender	19	28	23	14	14	2	0	49	28	1655
2018	Female gender	19	31	21	17	10	3	0	51	28	2732
2018	Gender diverse	0	15	22	24	34	4	0	16	61	23
2017	Male gender	19	31	19	15	13	2	0	51	30	1863
2017	Female gender	19	32	18	17	10	3	0	53	28	2850
2017	Gender diverse	0	34	26	25	16	0	0	34	41	11
2014	Male gender	20	30	20	17	12	2	0	51	29	2136
2014	Female gender	20	34	20	15	8	3	0	55	24	2915

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	Male gender	22	31	20	13	8	4	0	56	23	1477
2020	Female gender	22	34	19	14	6	5	0	59	21	2580
2019	Male gender	16	28	21	16	12	5	0	47	30	1636
2019	Female gender	17	29	21	18	9	6	0	49	29	2685
2019	Gender diverse	21	6	12	20	32	6	4	30	58	18
2018	Male gender	12	27	24	18	13	5	0	41	33	1651
2018	Female gender	13	26	24	21	12	5	0	41	34	2724
2018	Gender diverse	0	11	25	33	30	0	0	11	64	23
2017	Male gender	12	28	21	19	14	4	0	43	35	1862
2017	Female gender	13	29	21	20	11	6	0	44	33	2847
2017	Gender diverse	17	8	26	9	8	33	0	37	25	11
2014	Male gender	14	27	22	19	13	5	0	43	34	2133
2014	Female gender	13	30	22	19	10	5	0	46	31	2910

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	Male gender	25	34	18	13	7	2	0	61	20	1477
2020	Female gender	22	37	17	14	7	2	0	60	22	2589
2019	Male gender	17	29	21	17	12	3	0	48	30	1642
2019	Female gender	16	30	19	20	11	4	0	48	32	2701
2019	Gender diverse	21	12	9	26	22	6	4	37	53	18
2018	Male gender	14	29	23	19	13	2	0	44	33	1652
2018	Female gender	12	29	20	22	14	3	0	43	37	2735
2018	Gender diverse	0	26	18	28	27	0	0	26	55	23
2017	Male gender	13	31	21	18	14	3	0	45	33	1860
2017	Female gender	13	31	18	21	12	4	0	46	35	2847
2017	Gender diverse	0	42	17	25	8	7	0	46	36	11
2014	Male gender	15	32	20	18	12	3	0	49	31	2134
2014	Female gender	13	33	18	21	12	3	0	47	34	2911

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	35	23	12	6	4	14	6	73	13	1477
2020	Female gender	38	21	11	6	4	14	7	74	13	2591
2019	Male gender	30	23	13	7	5	17	5	68	15	1641
2019	Female gender	33	21	12	6	6	17	4	69	16	2704
2019	Gender diverse	26	21	6	15	5	22	4	64	28	18

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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	Male gender	28	41	19	8	2	1	0	70	11	1474
2020	Female gender	30	45	17	5	2	1	0	76	7	2587
2019	Male gender	24	43	19	9	4	1	0	68	13	1634
2019	Female gender	26	45	17	7	3	1	0	72	10	2705
2019	Gender diverse	11	48	15	22	0	0	4	61	23	18
2018	Male gender	24	42	19	10	4	1	0	66	14	1652
2018	Female gender	24	45	16	10	4	0	0	70	14	2718
2018	Gender diverse	7	41	36	4	12	0	0	48	17	23
2017	Male gender	24	41	19	10	5	1	0	66	15	1857
2017	Female gender	26	45	15	8	4	1	0	72	13	2851
2017	Gender diverse	9	57	17	9	8	0	0	66	17	11
2014	Male gender	27	42	16	9	4	2	0	70	14	2136
2014	Female gender	28	45	14	8	3	1	0	74	11	2915

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	18	34	24	14	7	2	0	53	22	1464
2020	Female gender	18	38	20	17	6	2	0	56	24	2572
2019	Male gender	12	30	23	22	11	2	0	43	34	1635
2019	Female gender	12	32	19	24	11	2	0	45	35	2688
2019	Gender diverse	11	16	27	16	26	0	4	28	44	18

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	Male gender	34	39	15	6	3	2	1	75	10	1472
2020	Female gender	33	42	12	7	3	1	1	77	10	2580
2019	Male gender	31	41	14	7	4	1	1	74	12	1637
2019	Female gender	31	42	12	9	4	1	1	75	13	2699
2019	Gender diverse	6	48	20	11	11	0	4	56	23	18
2018	Male gender	33	40	13	8	4	1	1	75	12	1654
2018	Female gender	32	42	12	9	4	1	0	75	13	2722
2018	Gender diverse	24	39	18	11	8	0	0	63	20	23
2017	Male gender	36	41	10	7	3	2	1	79	11	1857
2017	Female gender	35	39	11	8	4	2	1	76	12	2847
2017	Gender diverse	26	50	0	0	25	0	0	75	25	11
2014	Male gender	40	39	9	6	3	2	1	81	9	2137
2014	Female gender	42	38	8	7	3	1	1	82	10	2915

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	33	39	18	5	3	1	0	73	9	1473
2020	Female gender	32	43	17	5	2	1	0	76	7	2575
2019	Male gender	30	40	18	6	5	1	0	71	11	1634
2019	Female gender	30	41	18	6	4	1	0	72	10	2695
2019	Gender diverse	12	28	16	28	12	0	4	42	42	17
2018	Male gender	32	38	18	7	5	1	0	70	11	1650
2018	Female gender	30	41	18	7	4	1	0	71	11	2711
2018	Gender diverse	15	23	45	4	8	4	0	40	13	23

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	Male gender	26	29	17	12	10	5	1	58	23	1473
2020	Female gender	22	29	18	14	9	6	2	55	26	2579
2019	Male gender	20	29	19	11	13	7	2	54	26	1635
2019	Female gender	17	29	18	16	12	6	2	49	31	2693
2019	Gender diverse	16	11	0	21	38	11	4	31	69	18
2018	Male gender	19	29	19	14	13	4	1	51	29	1652
2018	Female gender	14	28	19	18	14	6	2	46	34	2722
2018	Gender diverse	11	17	7	27	28	11	0	31	61	23
2017	Male gender	18	29	17	14	14	6	2	50	31	1852
2017	Female gender	15	28	16	17	14	7	2	48	35	2846
2017	Gender diverse	8	8	8	25	50	0	0	17	75	11
2014	Male gender	19	26	17	16	16	6	1	48	33	2137
2014	Female gender	16	24	17	19	16	6	2	44	38	2914

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	Male gender	24	31	20	13	10	2	0	56	24	1473
2020	Female gender	22	33	19	16	7	2	0	57	23	2583
2019	Male gender	16	30	22	15	14	2	0	48	30	1638
2019	Female gender	19	29	19	19	12	2	0	49	32	2709
2019	Gender diverse	11	26	12	24	22	0	4	39	48	18
2018	Male gender	13	31	23	18	14	1	0	44	33	1648
2018	Female gender	13	31	19	20	15	2	0	45	36	2720
2018	Gender diverse	7	21	7	23	35	7	0	30	62	23
2017	Male gender	16	31	21	17	13	1	0	48	31	1863
2017	Female gender	17	33	17	19	12	2	0	51	32	2846
2017	Gender diverse	0	34	17	16	24	8	0	37	45	11
2014	Male gender	14	31	20	18	14	2	0	46	33	2134
2014	Female gender	15	32	17	20	13	2	0	48	34	2913

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	Male gender	23	26	18	15	16	2	1	50	32	1472
2020	Female gender	20	30	16	17	15	2	2	51	33	2588
2019	Male gender	17	27	17	16	19	1	2	46	36	1642
2019	Female gender	18	27	16	17	17	2	2	47	36	2706
2019	Gender diverse	27	11	18	10	31	0	4	39	42	18
2018	Male gender	16	26	18	17	20	1	2	43	38	1654
2018	Female gender	15	26	17	20	19	2	1	42	41	2719
2018	Gender diverse	7	25	3	27	37	0	0	32	65	23
2017	Male gender	18	29	15	17	18	2	2	48	36	1860
2017	Female gender	17	29	14	19	17	2	2	48	38	2842
2017	Gender diverse	0	25	17	25	33	0	0	25	58	11
2014	Male gender	16	26	15	19	20	2	1	43	41	2137
2014	Female gender	15	26	16	20	20	2	1	43	41	2915

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	Male gender	48	27	14	5	3	1	3	78	8	1479
2020	Female gender	49	23	14	6	4	1	4	75	11	2587
2019	Male gender	47	27	15	4	3	1	3	77	8	1638
2019	Female gender	47	25	14	6	3	1	4	76	10	2709
2019	Gender diverse	28	43	10	5	10	0	4	74	16	18

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	Male gender	41	29	16	7	4	1	2	72	11	1474
2020	Female gender	44	25	16	7	4	1	3	72	12	2586
2019	Male gender	36	26	20	9	6	2	2	64	15	1638
2019	Female gender	35	25	19	10	6	1	4	63	17	2702
2019	Gender diverse	21	11	26	21	17	0	4	34	40	18

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	Male gender	68	10	7	3	5	4	3	83	9	1470
2020	Female gender	76	10	4	2	2	3	3	91	4	2577
2019	Male gender	69	11	6	4	4	4	2	85	8	1630
2019	Female gender	73	9	6	2	2	3	4	89	5	2697
2019	Gender diverse	48	5	15	6	6	6	13	66	15	18

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	Male gender	68	14	6	2	2	3	6	89	5	1472
2020	Female gender	75	10	4	2	1	2	6	92	3	2575
2019	Male gender	74	9	4	2	1	2	7	92	4	1631
2019	Female gender	75	8	3	2	2	2	9	93	3	2697
2019	Gender diverse	59	6	21	4	6	0	4	68	10	18

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	Male gender	23	40	18	9	5	3	0	66	15	1474
2020	Female gender	22	42	20	9	3	4	0	67	12	2584
2019	Male gender	18	39	22	12	6	3	1	60	18	1636
2019	Female gender	20	40	21	11	4	4	1	62	15	2709
2019	Gender diverse	6	43	9	29	4	5	4	54	36	18
2018	Male gender	17	34	25	13	8	3	1	53	21	1656
2018	Female gender	16	35	26	12	7	4	0	53	19	2726
2018	Gender diverse	7	27	16	20	20	11	0	39	44	23
2017	Male gender	19	35	20	13	9	4	0	56	23	1859
2017	Female gender	18	36	23	12	6	4	1	57	19	2849
2017	Gender diverse	0	8	67	16	8	0	0	8	24	11

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	38	38	14	6	3	1	0	77	9	1469
2020	Female gender	36	42	14	5	2	2	0	79	7	2572
2019	Male gender	34	40	14	7	4	2	0	75	11	1634
2019	Female gender	34	43	12	6	3	1	0	78	9	2697
2019	Gender diverse	11	38	23	18	6	0	4	52	25	17
2018	Male gender	38	40	12	6	3	1	0	79	9	1651
2018	Female gender	38	41	12	6	2	1	0	80	9	2730
2018	Gender diverse	30	28	11	16	8	7	0	62	25	23
2017	Male gender	36	40	13	6	3	2	0	77	9	1858
2017	Female gender	36	43	12	5	2	2	0	80	8	2852
2017	Gender diverse	25	50	9	9	8	0	0	75	17	11
2014	Male gender	41	37	12	5	3	1	0	79	9	2137
2014	Female gender	43	38	10	5	2	2	0	83	7	2914

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	Male gender	40	36	13	3	3	3	0	79	7	1475
2020	Female gender	41	38	12	3	2	3	0	82	6	2574
2019	Male gender	40	37	13	4	3	3	1	80	7	1634
2019	Female gender	42	38	12	4	2	2	0	82	6	2695
2019	Gender diverse	20	38	27	0	6	5	4	64	6	18
2018	Male gender	39	38	13	4	3	3	0	79	7	1652
2018	Female gender	41	39	12	4	2	2	0	81	6	2730
2018	Gender diverse	27	21	37	3	12	0	0	48	15	23
2017	Male gender	38	37	15	4	4	3	0	77	7	1860
2017	Female gender	41	38	13	3	2	2	0	81	6	2849
2017	Gender diverse	26	25	0	25	0	24	0	67	33	11
2014	Male gender	44	34	12	3	3	3	1	81	7	2137
2014	Female gender	49	34	10	3	2	2	0	85	5	2915

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	Male gender	37	34	17	4	3	4	1	75	8	1471
2020	Female gender	36	35	17	5	2	6	0	75	7	2586

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	Male gender	44	30	13	5	4	3	1	77	9	1471
2020	Female gender	45	33	10	5	3	3	2	82	8	2574

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	48	34	10	5	3	0	82	8	1471
2020	Female gender	52	34	8	4	2	0	86	6	2584
2019	Male gender	42	36	12	6	4	0	79	10	1636
2019	Female gender	45	37	9	5	3	0	83	8	2706
2019	Gender diverse	22	16	32	17	10	4	39	27	18
2018	Male gender	40	37	12	6	4	0	78	10	1651
2018	Female gender	41	39	11	6	3	0	80	9	2726
2018	Gender diverse	26	31	20	11	12	0	56	24	23
2017	Male gender	39	38	11	7	4	0	78	11	1861
2017	Female gender	42	39	9	7	3	0	81	10	2849
2017	Gender diverse	17	49	26	0	8	0	66	8	11
2014	Male gender	43	35	11	5	5	0	79	10	2134
2014	Female gender	45	36	10	5	3	0	82	8	2914

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	37	35	15	8	5	0	0	72	13	1468
2020	Female gender	39	34	16	8	3	0	0	73	11	2579
2019	Male gender	31	33	19	9	7	1	0	64	16	1638
2019	Female gender	34	34	16	10	5	0	0	68	16	2701
2019	Gender diverse	11	27	16	26	17	0	4	39	44	18
2018	Male gender	28	34	20	10	8	1	0	63	18	1653
2018	Female gender	29	34	19	11	6	1	0	63	18	2728
2018	Gender diverse	18	25	20	21	17	0	0	43	37	23
2017	Male gender	29	33	20	10	8	1	0	63	17	1857
2017	Female gender	31	34	18	11	6	1	0	65	17	2850
2017	Gender diverse	0	34	34	16	8	0	8	37	27	11
2014	Male gender	27	36	17	12	8	0	0	64	19	2135
2014	Female gender	28	38	18	9	6	1	0	66	15	2916

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	36	37	14	8	5	0	0	73	13	1463
2020	Female gender	37	38	14	8	3	0	0	75	10	2567
2019	Male gender	28	36	19	9	7	0	0	65	16	1633
2019	Female gender	32	37	15	10	5	0	0	69	15	2687
2019	Gender diverse	11	27	16	21	22	0	4	39	44	18
2018	Male gender	27	36	18	11	8	0	0	63	19	1651
2018	Female gender	28	36	18	13	5	0	0	64	18	2718
2018	Gender diverse	11	32	19	24	8	7	0	46	34	23
2017	Male gender	28	34	18	13	7	0	0	63	19	1862
2017	Female gender	29	37	16	12	6	0	0	66	18	2848
2017	Gender diverse	0	50	9	24	8	0	8	55	36	11
2014	Male gender	25	38	17	12	7	0	0	64	19	2136
2014	Female gender	28	39	17	11	5	0	0	67	16	2913

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	Male gender	32	28	20	10	8	2	0	61	18	1470
2020	Female gender	33	28	17	12	6	3	0	63	19	2585
2019	Male gender	25	25	23	12	11	3	1	52	24	1639
2019	Female gender	28	25	19	15	8	4	0	56	24	2708
2019	Gender diverse	30	11	22	22	11	0	4	43	34	18
2018	Male gender	24	26	22	13	12	3	1	52	26	1650
2018	Female gender	24	25	21	16	10	3	0	51	27	2731
2018	Gender diverse	11	4	24	26	21	7	7	18	55	23
2017	Male gender	26	26	20	13	11	4	0	55	25	1860
2017	Female gender	26	25	19	15	9	5	1	54	25	2847
2017	Gender diverse	0	33	25	9	0	25	8	49	13	11
2014	Male gender	24	29	21	12	11	4	0	55	23	2137
2014	Female gender	24	28	19	14	9	5	1	55	24	2915

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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	Male gender	22	42	35	1479
2020	Female gender	21	44	35	2591
2019	Male gender	27	38	36	1642
2019	Female gender	23	38	39	2712
2019	Gender diverse	21	32	47	18
2018	Male gender	24	39	36	1656
2018	Female gender	23	38	39	2734
2018	Gender diverse	25	4	71	23
2017	Male gender	24	40	36	1862
2017	Female gender	22	42	36	2851
2017	Gender diverse	0	50	50	11
2014	Male gender	23	41	35	2137
2014	Female gender	21	44	36	2914

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	Male gender	23	34	31	6	4	3	328
2020	Female gender	16	45	26	3	6	3	545
2019	Male gender	18	28	32	6	13	3	430
2019	Female gender	12	34	28	3	17	6	600
2018	Male gender	23	29	31	6	5	6	399
2018	Female gender	13	32	33	5	12	6	627
2017	Male gender	22	33	27	9	6	4	459
2017	Female gender	14	37	26	4	12	6	626
2014	Male gender	20	34	22	14	9999	10	498
2014	Female gender	13	39	28	8	9999	13	593

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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	Male gender	10	90	1478
2020	Female gender	9	91	2589
2019	Male gender	10	90	1635
2019	Female gender	12	88	2707
2019	Gender diverse	25	75	18
2018	Male gender	12	88	1657
2018	Female gender	14	86	2733
2018	Gender diverse	19	81	23

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	42	58	152
2020	Female gender	46	54	222
2019	Male gender	48	52	162
2019	Female gender	52	48	329
2018	Male gender	45	55	201
2018	Female gender	51	49	370

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	64	36	152
2020	Female gender	55	45	222
2019	Male gender	63	37	162
2019	Female gender	54	46	329
2018	Male gender	65	35	201
2018	Female gender	58	42	370

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	6	94	152
2020	Female gender	5	95	222
2019	Male gender	8	92	162
2019	Female gender	8	92	329
2018	Male gender	12	88	201
2018	Female gender	8	92	370

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	8	92	152
2020	Female gender	5	95	222
2019	Male gender	4	96	162
2019	Female gender	4	96	329
2018	Male gender	4	96	201
2018	Female gender	3	97	370

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	14	86	152
2020	Female gender	10	90	222
2019	Male gender	12	88	162
2019	Female gender	9	91	329
2018	Male gender	11	89	201
2018	Female gender	11	89	370

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	8	92	152
2020	Female gender	6	94	222
2019	Male gender	6	94	162
2019	Female gender	2	98	329
2018	Male gender	4	96	201
2018	Female gender	2	98	370

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	33	67	152
2020	Female gender	37	63	222
2019	Male gender	35	65	160
2019	Female gender	42	58	323
2018	Male gender	42	58	201
2018	Female gender	38	62	369

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	49	51	152
2020	Female gender	37	63	222
2019	Male gender	38	62	160
2019	Female gender	41	59	323
2018	Male gender	42	58	201
2018	Female gender	42	58	369

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	47	53	152
2020	Female gender	46	54	222
2019	Male gender	40	60	160
2019	Female gender	48	52	323
2018	Male gender	46	54	201
2018	Female gender	44	56	369

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	38	62	152
2020	Female gender	37	63	222
2019	Male gender	35	65	160
2019	Female gender	40	60	323
2018	Male gender	39	61	201
2018	Female gender	41	59	369

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	33	67	152
2020	Female gender	34	66	222
2019	Male gender	28	72	160
2019	Female gender	29	71	323
2018	Male gender	35	65	201
2018	Female gender	36	64	369

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	46	54	152
2020	Female gender	55	45	222
2019	Male gender	43	57	160
2019	Female gender	57	43	323
2018	Male gender	42	58	201
2018	Female gender	54	46	369

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	34	66	152
2020	Female gender	32	68	222
2019	Male gender	26	74	160
2019	Female gender	36	64	323
2018	Male gender	27	73	201
2018	Female gender	30	70	369

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Male gender	4	96	201
2018	Female gender	9	91	369

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	14	86	152
2020	Female gender	9	91	222
2019	Male gender	16	84	160
2019	Female gender	9	91	323
2018	Male gender	18	82	201
2018	Female gender	10	90	369

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	57	43	152
2020	Female gender	49	51	222
2019	Male gender	51	49	160
2019	Female gender	44	56	323
2018	Male gender	55	45	201
2018	Female gender	47	53	369

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	17	83	152
2020	Female gender	21	79	222
2019	Male gender	25	75	160
2019	Female gender	29	71	323
2018	Male gender	27	73	201
2018	Female gender	26	74	369

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	18	82	152
2020	Female gender	19	81	222
2019	Male gender	19	81	160
2019	Female gender	16	84	323
2018	Male gender	16	84	201
2018	Female gender	13	87	369

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	53	47	152
2020	Female gender	55	45	222
2019	Male gender	44	56	158
2019	Female gender	59	41	322
2018	Male gender	51	49	201
2018	Female gender	59	41	370

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	22	78	152
2020	Female gender	21	79	222
2019	Male gender	26	74	158
2019	Female gender	26	74	322
2018	Male gender	26	74	201
2018	Female gender	28	72	370

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	8	92	152
2020	Female gender	7	93	222
2019	Male gender	8	92	158
2019	Female gender	8	92	322
2018	Male gender	10	90	201
2018	Female gender	9	91	370

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	23	77	152
2020	Female gender	17	83	222
2019	Male gender	22	78	158
2019	Female gender	20	80	322
2018	Male gender	24	76	201
2018	Female gender	18	82	370

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
2020	Male gender	12	88	152
2020	Female gender	10	90	222
2019	Male gender	12	88	158
2019	Female gender	12	88	322
2018	Male gender	11	89	201
2018	Female gender	15	85	370

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	7	93	152
2020	Female gender	5	95	222
2019	Male gender	8	92	158
2019	Female gender	7	93	322
2018	Male gender	10	90	201
2018	Female gender	8	92	370

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	15	85	152
2020	Female gender	16	84	222
2019	Male gender	17	83	158
2019	Female gender	12	88	322
2018	Male gender	12	88	201
2018	Female gender	11	89	370

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	5	95	152
2020	Female gender	11	89	222
2019	Male gender	13	87	158
2019	Female gender	11	89	322
2018	Male gender	9	91	201
2018	Female gender	9	91	370

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	26	74	152
2020	Female gender	25	75	222
2019	Male gender	27	73	158
2019	Female gender	25	75	322
2018	Male gender	25	75	201
2018	Female gender	21	79	370

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	9	91	142
2020	Female gender	12	88	210
2019	Male gender	10	90	145
2019	Female gender	9	91	298
2018	Male gender	11	89	182
2018	Female gender	10	90	342

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	18	82	142
2020	Female gender	22	78	210
2019	Male gender	19	81	145
2019	Female gender	26	74	298
2018	Male gender	15	85	182
2018	Female gender	20	80	342

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	8	92	142
2020	Female gender	9	91	210
2019	Male gender	11	89	145
2019	Female gender	7	93	298
2018	Male gender	8	92	182
2018	Female gender	9	91	342

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	8	92	142
2020	Female gender	7	93	210
2019	Male gender	10	90	145
2019	Female gender	6	94	298
2018	Male gender	5	95	182
2018	Female gender	8	92	342

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	7	93	142
2020	Female gender	14	86	210
2019	Male gender	10	90	145
2019	Female gender	14	86	298
2018	Male gender	13	87	182
2018	Female gender	13	87	342

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	5	95	142
2020	Female gender	8	92	210
2019	Male gender	9	91	145
2019	Female gender	11	89	298
2018	Male gender	11	89	182
2018	Female gender	8	92	342

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Male gender	4	96	145
2019	Female gender	7	93	298
2018	Male gender	5	95	182
2018	Female gender	7	93	342

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	12	88	142
2020	Female gender	12	88	210
2019	Male gender	9	91	145
2019	Female gender	11	89	298
2018	Male gender	6	94	182
2018	Female gender	11	89	342

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	16	84	142
2020	Female gender	18	82	210
2019	Male gender	11	89	145
2019	Female gender	13	87	298
2018	Male gender	12	88	182
2018	Female gender	13	87	342

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
2020	Male gender	25	75	142
2020	Female gender	33	67	210
2019	Male gender	34	66	145
2019	Female gender	31	69	298
2018	Male gender	29	71	182
2018	Female gender	28	72	342

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	11	89	142
2020	Female gender	10	90	210
2019	Male gender	13	87	145
2019	Female gender	6	94	298
2018	Male gender	11	89	182
2018	Female gender	8	92	342

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
2020	Male gender	48	52	142
2020	Female gender	50	50	210
2019	Male gender	50	50	145
2019	Female gender	50	50	298
2018	Male gender	42	58	182
2018	Female gender	47	53	342

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
2020	Male gender	52	48	142
2020	Female gender	60	40	210
2019	Male gender	53	47	145
2019	Female gender	59	41	298
2018	Male gender	53	47	182
2018	Female gender	52	48	342

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	11	89	142
2020	Female gender	4	96	210
2019	Male gender	9	91	145
2019	Female gender	4	96	298
2018	Male gender	6	94	182
2018	Female gender	3	97	342

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	12	88	142
2020	Female gender	13	87	210
2019	Male gender	14	86	145
2019	Female gender	13	87	298
2018	Male gender	13	87	182
2018	Female gender	14	86	342

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	Male gender	25	22	18	6	5	20	5	62	15	1474
2020	Female gender	20	19	17	8	5	23	6	56	19	2581
2019	Male gender	21	22	20	8	6	17	6	56	18	1640
2019	Female gender	15	20	20	10	7	21	7	48	24	2712
2019	Gender diverse	21	4	11	17	21	22	4	34	51	18
2018	Male gender	19	23	21	9	7	18	4	54	19	1653
2018	Female gender	13	21	22	10	8	20	5	46	25	2729
2018	Gender diverse	8	12	32	7	15	25	0	28	30	23
2017	Male gender	17	25	19	8	8	17	5	54	21	1863
2017	Female gender	14	19	19	10	9	22	7	46	27	2851
2017	Gender diverse	0	16	34	0	16	25	8	24	25	11
2014	Male gender	20	22	18	8	8	17	5	55	21	2137
2014	Female gender	16	21	20	10	7	21	5	50	24	2915

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	Male gender	38	33	16	5	4	5	0	75	9	1476
2020	Female gender	33	35	15	7	3	6	0	73	11	2583
2019	Male gender	34	34	16	6	4	5	1	72	11	1642
2019	Female gender	31	33	18	8	5	5	1	68	13	2704
2019	Gender diverse	26	15	12	5	26	11	4	49	37	18
2018	Male gender	32	35	17	7	4	5	0	71	12	1649
2018	Female gender	25	36	19	9	5	5	1	65	15	2730
2018	Gender diverse	17	17	41	7	8	10	0	37	17	23
2017	Male gender	29	35	17	7	5	6	0	68	14	1861
2017	Female gender	24	34	17	9	6	8	1	64	17	2850
2017	Gender diverse	0	41	25	16	8	8	0	45	27	11
2014	Male gender	32	34	16	6	6	5	1	70	13	2136
2014	Female gender	28	35	18	7	5	7	0	68	13	2914

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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	Male gender	8	92	1476
2020	Female gender	6	94	2587
2019	Male gender	8	92	1635
2019	Female gender	6	94	2704
2019	Gender diverse	27	73	18
2018	Male gender	10	90	1651
2018	Female gender	7	93	2731

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	26	74	123
2020	Female gender	36	64	145
2019	Male gender	27	73	132
2019	Female gender	40	60	174
2018	Male gender	31	69	166
2018	Female gender	34	66	203

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	76	24	123
2020	Female gender	83	17	145
2019	Male gender	79	21	132
2019	Female gender	75	25	174
2018	Male gender	85	15	166
2018	Female gender	77	23	203

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	100	123
2020	Female gender	100	145
2019	Male gender	100	132
2019	Female gender	100	174

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Male gender	6	94	132
2019	Female gender	5	95	174
2018	Male gender	4	96	166
2018	Female gender	3	97	203

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	6	94	123
2020	Female gender	10	90	145
2019	Male gender	10	90	132
2019	Female gender	10	90	174
2018	Male gender	10	90	166
2018	Female gender	8	92	203

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	13	87	123
2020	Female gender	7	93	145
2019	Male gender	15	85	132
2019	Female gender	9	91	174
2018	Male gender	6	94	166
2018	Female gender	7	93	203

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	47	53	123
2020	Female gender	20	80	145
2019	Male gender	36	64	129
2019	Female gender	22	78	172
2018	Male gender	39	61	164
2018	Female gender	23	77	203

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	32	68	123
2020	Female gender	21	79	145
2019	Male gender	30	70	129
2019	Female gender	19	81	172
2018	Male gender	40	60	164
2018	Female gender	16	84	203

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	38	62	123
2020	Female gender	9	91	145
2019	Male gender	26	74	129
2019	Female gender	9	91	172
2018	Male gender	28	72	164
2018	Female gender	12	88	203

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	10	90	123
2020	Female gender	6	94	145
2019	Male gender	11	89	129
2019	Female gender	5	95	172
2018	Male gender	14	86	164
2018	Female gender	8	92	203

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	22	78	123
2020	Female gender	27	73	145
2019	Male gender	23	77	129
2019	Female gender	35	65	172
2018	Male gender	25	75	164
2018	Female gender	29	71	203

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	17	83	123
2020	Female gender	35	65	145
2019	Male gender	18	82	129
2019	Female gender	36	64	172
2018	Male gender	23	77	164
2018	Female gender	33	67	203

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	4	96	123
2020	Female gender	11	89	145
2019	Male gender	4	96	129
2019	Female gender	11	89	172
2018	Male gender	3	97	164
2018	Female gender	4	96	203

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	6	94	123
2020	Female gender	24	76	145
2019	Male gender	9	91	129
2019	Female gender	25	75	172
2018	Male gender	7	93	164
2018	Female gender	21	79	203

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	7	93	123
2020	Female gender	16	84	145
2019	Male gender	9	91	129
2019	Female gender	20	80	172
2018	Male gender	7	93	164
2018	Female gender	15	85	203

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	100	123
2020	Female gender	100	145
2019	Male gender	100	129
2019	Female gender	100	172

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	17	83	123
2020	Female gender	16	84	145
2019	Male gender	19	81	129
2019	Female gender	19	81	172
2018	Male gender	14	86	164
2018	Female gender	18	82	203

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	28	72	123
2020	Female gender	27	73	145
2019	Male gender	28	72	128
2019	Female gender	28	72	172
2018	Male gender	23	77	166
2018	Female gender	24	76	203

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	15	85	123
2020	Female gender	10	90	145
2019	Male gender	14	86	128
2019	Female gender	12	88	172
2018	Male gender	14	86	166
2018	Female gender	13	87	203

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	5	95	123
2020	Female gender	3	97	145
2019	Male gender	7	93	128
2019	Female gender	3	97	172
2018	Male gender	5	95	166
2018	Female gender	3	97	203

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	15	85	123
2020	Female gender	18	82	145
2019	Male gender	19	81	128
2019	Female gender	16	84	172
2018	Male gender	15	85	166
2018	Female gender	17	83	203

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	7	93	123
2020	Female gender	4	96	145
2019	Male gender	6	94	128
2019	Female gender	7	93	172
2018	Male gender	6	94	166
2018	Female gender	4	96	203

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	7	93	123
2020	Female gender	4	96	145
2019	Male gender	10	90	128
2019	Female gender	6	94	172
2018	Male gender	7	93	166
2018	Female gender	5	95	203

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	7	93	123
2020	Female gender	10	90	145
2019	Male gender	12	88	128
2019	Female gender	13	87	172
2018	Male gender	7	93	166
2018	Female gender	8	92	203

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	7	93	123
2020	Female gender	5	95	145
2019	Male gender	8	92	128
2019	Female gender	10	90	172
2018	Male gender	5	95	166
2018	Female gender	9	91	203

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	51	49	123
2020	Female gender	49	51	145
2019	Male gender	46	54	128
2019	Female gender	48	52	172
2018	Male gender	57	43	166
2018	Female gender	49	51	203

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	5	95	115
2020	Female gender	6	94	139
2019	Male gender	6	94	108
2019	Female gender	9	91	149
2018	Male gender	6	94	156
2018	Female gender	5	95	192

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	10	90	115
2020	Female gender	22	78	139
2019	Male gender	5	95	108
2019	Female gender	21	79	149
2018	Male gender	10	90	156
2018	Female gender	22	78	192

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Male gender	4	96	156
2018	Female gender	4	96	192

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	4	96	115
2020	Female gender	5	95	139
2018	Male gender	4	96	156
2018	Female gender	4	96	192

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	11	89	115
2020	Female gender	13	87	139
2019	Male gender	6	94	108
2019	Female gender	11	89	149
2018	Male gender	6	94	156
2018	Female gender	10	90	192

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	10	90	115
2020	Female gender	11	89	139
2019	Male gender	6	94	108
2019	Female gender	7	93	149
2018	Male gender	6	94	156
2018	Female gender	6	94	192

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination 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
2020	Male gender	20	80	115
2020	Female gender	27	73	139
2019	Male gender	29	71	108
2019	Female gender	25	75	149
2018	Male gender	27	73	156
2018	Female gender	22	78	192

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	12	88	115
2020	Female gender	8	92	139
2019	Male gender	11	89	108
2019	Female gender	6	94	149
2018	Male gender	5	95	156
2018	Female gender	5	95	192

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	37	63	115
2020	Female gender	47	53	139
2019	Male gender	52	48	108
2019	Female gender	39	61	149
2018	Male gender	39	61	156
2018	Female gender	44	56	192

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	60	40	115
2020	Female gender	67	33	139
2019	Male gender	63	37	108
2019	Female gender	63	37	149
2018	Male gender	62	38	156
2018	Female gender	58	42	192

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	9	91	115
2020	Female gender	4	96	139
2019	Male gender	8	92	108
2019	Female gender	3	97	149
2018	Male gender	5	95	156
2018	Female gender	4	96	192

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	12	88	115
2020	Female gender	14	86	139
2019	Male gender	11	89	108
2019	Female gender	10	90	149
2018	Male gender	8	92	156
2018	Female gender	15	85	192

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	Male gender	24	21	19	4	4	24	5	63	11	1474
2020	Female gender	21	19	19	4	2	29	6	61	10	2583
2019	Male gender	22	20	23	4	4	21	7	58	11	1640
2019	Female gender	17	19	22	4	3	27	8	55	11	2702
2019	Gender diverse	22	0	22	6	18	24	9	33	35	17
2018	Male gender	21	23	22	5	4	21	4	59	12	1655
2018	Female gender	16	21	25	5	3	25	5	53	12	2731
2018	Gender diverse	11	15	35	12	4	22	0	34	21	23
2017	Male gender	19	23	21	4	4	23	4	59	12	1864
2017	Female gender	16	17	22	4	4	31	7	53	12	2845
2017	Gender diverse	0	0	34	16	8	24	17	0	42	11
2014	Male gender	21	22	21	4	4	23	6	60	11	2136
2014	Female gender	17	19	21	4	3	29	6	57	11	2915

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	Male gender	37	32	17	4	3	6	1	74	7	1475
2020	Female gender	34	34	17	4	2	8	1	75	7	2581
2019	Male gender	36	31	17	4	3	6	1	73	8	1639
2019	Female gender	33	33	18	4	3	8	1	72	8	2708
2019	Gender diverse	26	11	21	5	22	9	4	44	32	18
2018	Male gender	32	35	19	4	4	6	1	71	8	1653
2018	Female gender	27	37	20	5	3	8	1	69	9	2731
2018	Gender diverse	15	28	37	8	4	7	0	47	13	23
2017	Male gender	32	34	17	5	4	8	1	72	9	1861
2017	Female gender	28	33	18	4	3	12	1	71	8	2844
2017	Gender diverse	8	26	25	16	8	16	0	40	30	11
2014	Male gender	34	34	16	4	3	8	1	74	9	2131
2014	Female gender	31	34	16	4	2	11	1	74	7	2916

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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	Male gender	3	14	22	21	26	12	2	20	54	58
2020	Female gender	0	6	14	24	42	11	3	7	76	29

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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	Male gender	22	27	23	13	14	0	0	50	27	1478
2020	Female gender	29	25	21	13	11	0	1	55	24	2587

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	25	28	26	11	10	0	53	21	1471
2020	Female gender	28	29	23	12	8	0	57	20	2582
2019	Male gender	18	28	23	15	15	1	47	30	1641
2019	Female gender	19	29	23	14	15	1	49	28	2709
2019	Gender diverse	11	16	23	25	21	4	28	48	18
2018	Male gender	14	26	24	15	20	1	40	35	1655
2018	Female gender	14	27	25	16	18	1	41	34	2729
2018	Gender diverse	8	7	47	4	33	0	16	37	23
2017	Male gender	18	24	21	16	21	1	42	37	1859
2017	Female gender	16	23	23	16	21	1	40	37	2850
2017	Gender diverse	8	17	17	17	41	0	25	58	11

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	21	30	28	13	8	0	51	21	1474
2020	Female gender	20	28	25	16	11	0	48	27	2589
2019	Male gender	21	31	26	13	8	0	52	21	1637
2019	Female gender	21	29	26	14	10	0	50	24	2709
2019	Gender diverse	22	12	22	12	24	9	37	39	17
2018	Male gender	17	31	29	14	9	0	48	23	1651
2018	Female gender	16	26	28	17	12	0	43	29	2726
2018	Gender diverse	10	13	56	11	11	0	22	22	23
2017	Male gender	18	29	28	15	9	1	48	24	1863
2017	Female gender	17	29	26	16	12	1	46	28	2843
2017	Gender diverse	33	32	26	0	8	0	66	8	11

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	31	34	20	8	5	0	1	66	14	1470
2020	Female gender	33	32	20	8	5	0	1	66	14	2574
2019	Male gender	29	35	20	10	5	0	1	65	15	1630
2019	Female gender	31	33	20	9	5	0	1	65	15	2696
2019	Gender diverse	27	11	33	16	6	0	8	41	24	18
2018	Male gender	25	32	23	12	6	0	1	58	18	1648
2018	Female gender	23	33	24	12	6	0	1	57	19	2712
2018	Gender diverse	20	42	21	4	14	0	0	62	18	23
2017	Male gender	24	34	21	11	7	1	2	60	19	1850
2017	Female gender	25	32	21	12	7	0	2	59	19	2841
2017	Gender diverse	25	34	33	0	0	0	8	64	0	11

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	25	26	24	13	11	1	1	52	24	1471
2020	Female gender	24	26	23	14	12	0	0	50	27	2576
2019	Male gender	18	25	24	16	15	0	1	44	31	1635
2019	Female gender	20	26	22	15	16	0	1	46	32	2687
2019	Gender diverse	5	15	17	23	35	0	4	22	61	18
2018	Male gender	15	23	26	18	16	1	1	39	35	1650
2018	Female gender	16	23	23	18	18	0	1	40	37	2709
2018	Gender diverse	4	22	28	20	26	0	0	26	46	23
2017	Male gender	17	24	24	19	14	1	2	42	33	1863
2017	Female gender	17	23	22	18	16	1	2	42	35	2847
2017	Gender diverse	0	59	17	0	8	7	8	70	10	11

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	46	29	13	5	4	0	2	76	10	1461
2020	Female gender	46	25	13	7	5	0	3	74	12	2564
2019	Male gender	48	28	14	5	3	0	3	78	8	1636
2019	Female gender	48	24	11	6	4	0	6	77	11	2698
2019	Gender diverse	34	29	19	0	10	0	8	68	11	17
2018	Male gender	41	29	15	6	4	0	4	73	11	1646
2018	Female gender	44	25	13	6	6	0	6	73	13	2715
2018	Gender diverse	47	15	20	4	14	0	0	63	18	23
2017	Male gender	41	28	14	7	4	0	5	73	11	1854
2017	Female gender	40	26	14	7	5	1	8	71	13	2841
2017	Gender diverse	58	17	8	0	0	8	8	90	0	11

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	27	31	23	10	8	0	58	18	1473
2020	Female gender	27	28	23	12	10	0	55	22	2584
2019	Male gender	30	30	22	10	7	1	61	17	1635
2019	Female gender	28	31	21	10	9	1	59	20	2711
2019	Gender diverse	6	27	32	16	15	4	34	32	18
2018	Male gender	26	31	23	10	8	1	58	19	1651
2018	Female gender	25	27	23	12	12	0	52	24	2718
2018	Gender diverse	7	32	20	8	29	4	40	39	23
2017	Male gender	26	32	23	11	7	0	59	18	1857
2017	Female gender	23	29	24	13	10	0	52	23	2841
2017	Gender diverse	24	25	34	0	17	0	49	17	11

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	29	27	20	10	8	1	5	60	19	1469
2020	Female gender	28	23	20	12	11	0	5	54	24	2583

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	Male gender	32	35	21	7	4	1	1	68	11	1470
2020	Female gender	33	34	19	8	3	1	1	69	11	2585
2019	Male gender	26	36	22	10	4	1	0	64	14	1634
2019	Female gender	29	35	21	9	4	1	1	65	14	2706
2019	Gender diverse	6	46	10	18	16	0	4	54	35	17
2018	Male gender	21	37	25	10	5	1	1	59	16	1652
2018	Female gender	23	35	25	11	5	1	1	58	16	2723
2018	Gender diverse	15	32	13	11	20	10	0	52	34	23
2017	Male gender	23	34	23	12	6	1	1	58	18	1851
2017	Female gender	26	34	22	10	6	1	2	61	16	2839
2017	Gender diverse	0	50	34	7	8	0	0	50	16	11

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	25	35	23	11	5	1	1	61	16	1471
2020	Female gender	26	33	23	10	6	0	1	60	16	2583
2019	Male gender	23	32	23	14	7	1	0	55	21	1637
2019	Female gender	23	33	24	12	7	1	1	57	19	2703
2019	Gender diverse	6	26	28	10	26	0	4	33	38	18
2018	Male gender	18	33	26	16	7	1	1	51	23	1650
2018	Female gender	19	32	27	14	8	0	1	51	22	2722
2018	Gender diverse	7	29	17	21	26	0	0	36	47	23
2017	Male gender	19	32	25	14	8	1	1	51	23	1853
2017	Female gender	20	32	25	14	8	1	1	53	22	2839
2017	Gender diverse	0	50	26	16	8	0	0	50	24	11

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	30	34	20	10	5	1	1	65	15	1471
2020	Female gender	33	32	19	10	5	0	0	66	14	2583
2019	Male gender	27	32	20	13	7	1	0	60	20	1632
2019	Female gender	29	32	20	12	7	0	0	61	19	2703
2019	Gender diverse	0	49	21	0	26	0	4	51	27	18
2018	Male gender	22	34	23	14	7	0	1	56	21	1647
2018	Female gender	23	32	24	13	8	0	1	55	21	2721
2018	Gender diverse	11	23	19	30	17	0	0	34	47	23
2017	Male gender	22	33	23	13	8	1	1	56	21	1852
2017	Female gender	23	35	21	13	7	0	1	59	20	2843
2017	Gender diverse	8	24	42	17	8	0	0	32	25	11

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	39	29	16	8	7	1	1	69	15	1465
2020	Female gender	46	27	14	7	5	0	0	73	13	2564
2019	Male gender	37	30	15	9	8	1	0	67	18	1636
2019	Female gender	39	30	15	9	6	0	1	70	15	2697
2019	Gender diverse	11	16	21	18	30	0	4	28	50	18

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	Male gender	32	32	21	9	5	0	1	65	14	1473
2020	Female gender	31	32	21	9	6	0	1	64	15	2584

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	Male gender	25	32	23	12	7	0	0	57	20	1473
2020	Female gender	25	32	22	12	9	0	0	57	21	2582
2019	Male gender	27	30	23	11	9	1	0	57	20	1625
2019	Female gender	28	30	20	12	9	0	1	59	21	2695
2019	Gender diverse	32	18	29	6	6	4	4	55	13	17
2018	Male gender	22	28	26	15	9	0	0	50	24	1642
2018	Female gender	23	31	24	13	8	0	0	55	22	2710
2018	Gender diverse	11	33	17	13	26	0	0	45	39	23
2017	Male gender	23	32	22	12	9	1	1	56	22	1848
2017	Female gender	25	33	22	11	7	0	2	59	18	2835
2017	Gender diverse	24	17	34	17	0	0	8	44	18	11

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	47	29	16	5	4	1	76	8	1473
2020	Female gender	47	30	15	5	3	1	77	8	2567
2019	Male gender	51	27	13	6	3	1	78	9	1632
2019	Female gender	50	27	13	5	3	1	79	9	2692
2019	Gender diverse	32	32	27	0	5	4	67	6	18
2018	Male gender	48	29	14	6	3	1	77	9	1640
2018	Female gender	47	27	14	7	4	1	75	12	2715
2018	Gender diverse	45	38	8	0	4	4	87	4	23
2017	Male gender	53	25	13	6	3	1	79	8	1863
2017	Female gender	51	27	12	6	3	2	79	9	2848
2017	Gender diverse	41	8	34	9	0	8	53	9	11

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	31	37	19	8	4	0	0	69	12	1472
2020	Female gender	29	36	22	8	4	0	0	66	13	2563

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	Male gender	64	21	7	2	1	1	4	89	4	1466
2020	Female gender	68	19	6	2	1	1	4	90	4	2569
2019	Male gender	69	17	6	2	2	1	4	90	4	1636
2019	Female gender	70	14	6	2	2	1	6	90	4	2696
2019	Gender diverse	60	6	21	0	9	0	4	68	10	18
2018	Male gender	66	18	8	3	2	1	2	87	5	1646
2018	Female gender	65	18	8	3	2	0	4	87	5	2715
2018	Gender diverse	52	16	11	8	8	0	4	71	17	23

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	Male gender	72	13	7	3	3	1	1	87	6	1472
2020	Female gender	78	11	4	2	2	1	2	92	4	2571
2019	Male gender	70	14	7	4	4	0	1	85	8	1639
2019	Female gender	69	14	7	4	4	0	3	85	8	2701
2019	Gender diverse	43	16	10	12	15	0	4	62	28	18
2018	Male gender	67	15	7	4	5	1	2	84	9	1647
2018	Female gender	66	15	7	5	4	1	2	83	9	2716
2018	Gender diverse	51	26	11	4	4	3	0	80	9	23
2017	Male gender	68	16	7	4	4	1	1	85	8	1863
2017	Female gender	66	16	6	4	4	1	3	85	9	2846
2017	Gender diverse	33	42	16	0	8	0	0	75	8	11

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	63	23	8	3	1	1	88	4	1468
2020	Female gender	63	21	9	3	2	2	86	5	2568
2019	Male gender	55	28	10	4	3	0	83	7	1626
2019	Female gender	50	29	12	5	3	1	80	8	2698
2019	Gender diverse	43	15	21	17	0	4	60	18	18
2018	Male gender	48	31	12	5	3	1	80	8	1647
2018	Female gender	47	29	13	6	4	1	77	10	2725
2018	Gender diverse	32	40	8	4	11	4	75	16	23
2017	Male gender	51	30	10	5	2	1	83	7	1853
2017	Female gender	49	28	12	6	4	2	79	9	2845
2017	Gender diverse	24	68	8	0	0	0	92	0	11

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	63	18	9	4	5	0	1	82	9	1467
2020	Female gender	67	17	8	4	3	0	1	85	7	2577
2019	Male gender	56	23	10	5	5	0	0	80	10	1624
2019	Female gender	59	20	10	5	5	0	1	80	10	2697
2019	Gender diverse	26	22	16	17	15	0	4	50	33	18
2018	Male gender	50	25	12	7	6	0	1	75	13	1646
2018	Female gender	51	24	12	7	6	0	1	75	13	2719
2018	Gender diverse	30	28	21	8	4	4	4	64	13	23
2017	Male gender	53	24	11	6	5	0	1	77	12	1856
2017	Female gender	54	22	10	7	5	0	2	77	12	2844
2017	Gender diverse	58	25	9	0	8	0	0	83	8	11

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	60	12	6	2	1	0	19	89	4	1472
2020	Female gender	58	10	4	1	1	0	25	92	3	2578
2019	Male gender	59	12	6	2	1	1	20	89	4	1630
2019	Female gender	53	12	5	2	1	0	27	89	4	2687
2019	Gender diverse	45	12	6	0	0	0	37	91	0	17
2018	Male gender	51	14	7	3	1	0	24	86	5	1637
2018	Female gender	46	12	5	3	1	0	33	87	6	2707
2018	Gender diverse	56	4	0	4	0	0	35	94	6	23
2017	Male gender	52	16	6	3	1	1	22	87	5	1860
2017	Female gender	48	13	5	2	1	0	31	87	5	2842
2017	Gender diverse	41	17	0	0	0	0	42	100	0	11

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	63	23	7	2	1	0	3	89	3	1477
2020	Female gender	68	19	7	2	1	0	3	89	3	2591
2019	Male gender	63	22	9	2	1	1	3	88	3	1631
2019	Female gender	63	20	7	2	1	0	5	89	4	2691
2019	Gender diverse	48	11	15	11	0	0	15	69	13	18
2018	Male gender	56	26	10	3	1	0	4	85	5	1642
2018	Female gender	59	22	9	3	2	0	6	85	5	2714
2018	Gender diverse	48	20	12	4	3	4	8	78	8	23
2017	Male gender	59	23	9	2	1	1	5	86	4	1855
2017	Female gender	59	22	7	3	1	0	7	88	4	2827
2017	Gender diverse	50	17	8	17	0	0	8	73	18	11

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	62	19	8	5	4	1	1	82	9	1476
2020	Female gender	66	18	6	3	4	0	1	86	8	2581
2019	Male gender	61	19	8	4	6	1	1	81	10	1641
2019	Female gender	63	16	7	4	6	0	3	82	11	2703
2019	Gender diverse	33	26	20	6	6	6	4	65	13	18
2018	Male gender	57	20	8	5	7	0	3	80	12	1650
2018	Female gender	58	18	8	6	7	0	3	79	13	2724
2018	Gender diverse	30	32	8	14	8	0	7	67	24	23
2017	Male gender	55	22	8	6	6	1	3	80	12	1856
2017	Female gender	57	19	9	5	6	0	4	80	11	2848
2017	Gender diverse	42	25	25	0	0	0	8	73	0	11

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	46	32	14	4	2	0	1	79	7	1477
2020	Female gender	42	33	16	6	3	0	1	76	9	2586
2019	Male gender	52	29	13	3	2	1	1	83	4	1637
2019	Female gender	49	30	13	4	2	0	1	81	6	2698
2019	Gender diverse	33	32	25	0	6	0	4	68	6	18
2018	Male gender	47	31	13	4	2	0	2	79	7	1647
2018	Female gender	44	33	15	4	2	0	2	78	7	2720
2018	Gender diverse	41	38	12	0	4	0	4	83	4	23
2017	Male gender	50	31	12	3	1	0	2	82	5	1856
2017	Female gender	45	33	13	5	2	0	2	79	7	2845
2017	Gender diverse	41	34	17	0	0	0	8	82	0	11

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	Male gender	21	39	25	9	5	0	0	61	14	1477
2020	Female gender	24	42	23	7	4	0	0	66	10	2587

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	Male gender	15	34	34	13	4	0	0	49	17	1475
2020	Female gender	12	36	35	12	5	0	0	48	17	2591
2019	Male gender	17	34	35	10	3	0	0	51	14	1641
2019	Female gender	16	34	34	12	4	0	0	50	16	2712
2019	Gender diverse	0	26	26	28	15	0	4	27	45	18
2018	Male gender	13	33	36	13	5	0	0	46	18	1657
2018	Female gender	10	32	38	15	5	0	0	42	20	2736
2018	Gender diverse	4	26	42	20	8	0	0	30	28	23
2017	Male gender	11	32	38	13	5	0	0	43	18	1866
2017	Female gender	9	30	41	14	6	0	0	39	20	2852
2017	Gender diverse	8	33	41	0	8	9	0	45	9	11

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
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	Male gender	7	19	40	24	10	0	34	26	1475
2020	Female gender	10	20	40	21	9	0	30	29	2581
2019	Male gender	7	16	39	27	10	0	37	23	1628
2019	Female gender	9	19	41	22	9	0	31	28	2692
2019	Gender diverse	10	43	38	5	0	4	6	55	18
2018	Male gender	7	16	40	26	11	0	37	23	1641
2018	Female gender	10	21	40	21	8	0	29	31	2711
2018	Gender diverse	20	30	24	15	11	0	26	50	23
2017	Male gender	6	18	42	24	9	1	34	24	1856
2017	Female gender	9	19	42	21	9	0	30	28	2843
2017	Gender diverse	0	33	17	42	8	0	50	33	11

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	41	41	11	3	2	1	0	83	5	1472
2020	Female gender	45	41	9	4	1	1	0	87	5	2585
2019	Male gender	30	43	17	6	3	2	0	74	9	1628
2019	Female gender	35	40	14	7	3	1	0	76	9	2696
2019	Gender diverse	20	32	29	0	11	4	4	57	12	18
2018	Male gender	29	43	16	7	3	1	0	73	10	1653
2018	Female gender	31	43	14	7	4	1	0	75	11	2715
2018	Gender diverse	21	28	31	15	0	4	0	51	16	23
2017	Male gender	26	42	17	8	5	3	0	70	12	1859
2017	Female gender	31	42	14	7	4	2	0	75	11	2847
2017	Gender diverse	8	57	17	9	8	0	0	66	17	11

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	35	35	15	8	5	3	0	72	13	1473
2020	Female gender	36	35	14	9	4	2	0	73	13	2582

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	Male gender	39	30	13	9	8	1	0	70	17	1470
2020	Female gender	40	29	11	11	7	1	0	70	18	2588

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	Male gender	47	28	13	4	4	3	1	78	8	1472
2020	Female gender	49	29	12	4	3	2	1	80	7	2580

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	32	35	18	9	5	1	0	68	14	1475
2020	Female gender	35	34	16	10	5	1	0	69	14	2591
2019	Male gender	23	36	20	12	7	1	0	60	19	1634
2019	Female gender	23	37	17	13	7	1	0	61	21	2707
2019	Gender diverse	16	6	21	16	33	4	4	24	53	18
2018	Male gender	22	37	20	13	7	1	0	59	21	1653
2018	Female gender	21	36	18	15	9	1	0	58	24	2723
2018	Gender diverse	4	24	37	12	12	10	0	31	28	23
2017	Male gender	17	39	20	14	9	1	0	57	23	1861
2017	Female gender	20	37	17	15	10	1	0	57	25	2847
2017	Gender diverse	0	50	9	25	8	8	0	54	36	11

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	32	42	12	11	2	0	0	75	14	1476
2020	Female gender	34	44	11	10	1	0	0	78	11	2589

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	Male gender	31	39	15	10	3	1	0	71	14	1472
2020	Female gender	33	41	13	10	2	1	0	74	13	2584

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	Male gender	32	40	17	7	2	1	0	73	10	1462
2020	Female gender	33	43	15	6	2	1	1	77	8	2565

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	Male gender	40	38	12	6	2	1	0	80	8	1471
2020	Female gender	42	40	10	5	2	1	1	83	6	2588

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	Male gender	56	20	8	1	1	10	5	89	2	1474
2020	Female gender	58	21	5	1	1	10	4	92	2	2589

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	Male gender	48	36	9	4	1	2	0	85	5	1471
2020	Female gender	52	36	7	3	1	1	0	89	4	2577

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	Male gender	50	29	9	6	5	1	0	81	10	1471
2020	Female gender	50	30	8	7	4	1	0	81	11	2576

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	Male gender	46	32	11	6	4	1	0	79	10	1468
2020	Female gender	51	31	9	6	3	1	0	83	9	2574

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	Male gender	26	50	13	8	2	1	0	77	10	362
2020	Female gender	23	48	14	11	3	1	0	72	13	546
2019	Male gender	20	46	14	13	4	2	2	68	18	417
2019	Female gender	17	42	16	17	6	1	1	60	24	572

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	Male gender	90	10	363
2020	Female gender	94	6	548

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	Male gender	21	38	17	16	8	0	0	59	24	325
2020	Female gender	16	36	20	20	7	1	0	52	28	514

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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	Male gender	11	89	1470
2020	Female gender	7	93	2578

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	Male gender	11	89	1466
2020	Female gender	14	86	2575
2019	Male gender	16	84	1640
2019	Female gender	17	83	2708
2019	Gender diverse	24	76	18
2017	Male gender	14	86	1861
2017	Female gender	17	83	2847
2014	Male gender	11	89	2132
2014	Female gender	17	83	2912

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	Male gender	38	62	168
2020	Female gender	45	55	367

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	71	29	167
2020	Female gender	82	18	367
2019	Male gender	79	21	260
2019	Female gender	84	16	459
2017	Male gender	68	32	270
2017	Female gender	77	23	477
2014	Male gender	66	34	237
2014	Female gender	78	22	491

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	48	34	9	6	4	0	0	81	10	120
2020	Female gender	50	32	11	4	3	0	0	83	6	299
2019	Male gender	49	32	10	6	2	0	1	81	8	200
2019	Female gender	52	30	6	6	5	1	0	82	11	386
2017	Male gender	46	38	4	7	3	0	1	86	10	185
2017	Female gender	48	33	6	8	3	1	1	83	11	369
2014	Male gender	41	37	11	6	5	1	0	79	10	156
2014	Female gender	50	34	5	7	3	0	0	84	10	384

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	Male gender	45	31	11	5	3	3	2	80	8	1473
2020	Female gender	45	33	9	5	3	2	3	82	8	2586

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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	Male gender	34	41	24	1	55	45	1481
2020	Female gender	34	47	18	1	58	42	2595

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	Male gender	38	62	505
2020	Female gender	32	68	855

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	Male gender	9	19	18	20	28	2	3	30	51	503
2020	Female gender	8	18	17	23	28	1	5	27	54	853

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	Male gender	6	16	16	19	39	1	3	23	60	503
2020	Female gender	5	14	18	22	38	1	1	20	62	854

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	Male gender	41	21	14	7	7	2	7	68	16	1477
2020	Female gender	41	21	12	7	6	2	11	71	15	2589
2019	Male gender	40	19	17	8	9	2	6	64	18	1619
2019	Female gender	40	20	15	9	9	1	8	65	19	2682
2019	Gender diverse	6	22	26	17	10	6	15	34	33	18
2018	Male gender	38	19	15	10	11	2	6	61	22	1650
2018	Female gender	37	19	15	9	9	1	9	62	21	2722
2018	Gender diverse	20	24	20	7	27	3	0	45	35	23

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Food Inspection Agency by Question 115. What is your gender?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture