2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada by Question 100. Are you currently a shift worker?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 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 Shift worker 56 36 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 23
2020 Non-shift worker 48 42 2 6 2 0 0 89 8 399

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 77 14 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 23
2020 Non-shift worker 82 13 4 0 1 0 0 95 1 400
2017 Shift worker 79 10 4 3 3 0 0 89 6 22
2017 Non-shift worker 74 20 2 1 1 0 1 95 3 330

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 53 21 14 12 0 0 0 74 12 23
2020 Non-shift worker 43 36 8 7 3 1 2 82 10 398
2019 Shift worker 67 21 2 9 0 0 0 88 9 18
2019 Non-shift worker 61 27 3 6 3 0 1 89 8 353
2017 Shift worker 70 21 4 2 3 0 0 91 5 22
2017 Non-shift worker 60 28 4 7 2 0 1 88 9 330

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 49 30 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 23
2020 Non-shift worker 45 39 6 5 3 0 1 85 8 396
2019 Shift worker 48 19 5 19 0 0 9 74 21 18
2019 Non-shift worker 42 39 7 7 2 0 2 83 10 351
2018 Shift worker 33 38 13 16 0 0 0 71 16 14
2018 Non-shift worker 39 40 6 10 3 0 2 81 13 299
2017 Shift worker 70 18 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 22
2017 Non-shift worker 43 36 6 10 5 0 1 80 15 330

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 56 26 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 23
2020 Non-shift worker 50 35 7 3 2 1 1 88 5 398
2019 Shift worker 65 12 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 60 29 6 4 1 0 0 90 5 349
2017 Shift worker 70 16 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 22
2017 Non-shift worker 61 27 6 4 1 0 1 89 6 330

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 Shift worker 74 8 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 23
2020 Non-shift worker 59 26 5 7 3 0 1 86 10 396
2019 Shift worker 55 21 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 18
2019 Non-shift worker 57 28 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 353
2018 Shift worker 40 37 12 6 6 0 0 76 11 15
2018 Non-shift worker 53 29 9 4 4 1 1 82 8 296
2017 Shift worker 60 14 22 2 0 0 3 76 2 22
2017 Non-shift worker 52 32 6 5 2 0 1 86 7 330

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 58 18 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 22
2020 Non-shift worker 48 36 9 5 2 0 0 85 7 399
2019 Shift worker 41 38 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 18
2019 Non-shift worker 41 38 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 353
2018 Shift worker 35 37 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 38 42 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 299
2017 Shift worker 27 56 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 22
2017 Non-shift worker 35 42 10 7 5 0 0 77 13 329

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 Shift worker 53 29 14 0 4 0 0 82 4 23
2020 Non-shift worker 46 36 11 3 3 0 0 83 7 400
2019 Shift worker 38 35 15 12 0 0 0 73 12 18
2019 Non-shift worker 41 33 13 8 4 0 1 74 12 352
2018 Shift worker 30 28 28 14 0 0 0 58 14 15
2018 Non-shift worker 37 38 9 11 5 0 0 75 16 299
2017 Shift worker 59 24 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 22
2017 Non-shift worker 41 32 11 6 8 1 0 74 15 329

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 57 34 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2020 Non-shift worker 46 40 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 398
2019 Shift worker 50 36 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 18
2019 Non-shift worker 45 37 9 6 3 0 1 83 8 350
2018 Shift worker 33 35 12 20 0 0 0 68 20 15
2018 Non-shift worker 37 37 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 301
2017 Shift worker 71 19 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 21
2017 Non-shift worker 42 34 8 11 5 0 0 76 16 328

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 Shift worker 72 24 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 62 33 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 398
2019 Shift worker 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 57 31 9 1 2 0 0 88 3 352
2018 Shift worker 36 53 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 62 30 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 301
2017 Shift worker 71 16 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 22
2017 Non-shift worker 54 31 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 329

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at 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 Shift worker 61 23 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 23
2020 Non-shift worker 47 38 8 3 3 0 0 85 7 400
2019 Shift worker 48 29 9 14 0 0 0 76 14 18
2019 Non-shift worker 42 35 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 351
2018 Shift worker 23 41 31 6 0 0 0 63 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 42 37 11 5 5 1 0 80 9 300
2017 Shift worker 59 18 18 3 3 0 0 77 5 22
2017 Non-shift worker 44 32 9 7 7 1 0 76 14 327

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 81 10 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 23
2020 Non-shift worker 55 35 8 1 2 0 0 90 2 397
2019 Shift worker 66 11 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 17
2019 Non-shift worker 54 28 10 5 2 0 0 82 7 350
2018 Shift worker 29 45 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 58 29 11 2 1 0 0 86 3 298
2017 Shift worker 76 18 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 21
2017 Non-shift worker 54 33 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 330

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 53 35 0 8 4 0 0 88 12 23
2020 Non-shift worker 49 37 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 398
2019 Shift worker 48 18 14 19 0 0 0 66 19 17
2019 Non-shift worker 40 34 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 352
2018 Shift worker 14 25 38 0 14 0 9 43 16 15
2018 Non-shift worker 44 34 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 300
2017 Shift worker 60 11 18 5 3 0 3 73 8 22
2017 Non-shift worker 44 32 9 10 5 0 1 76 14 330

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 61 19 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 23
2020 Non-shift worker 50 32 9 4 3 0 1 83 7 400
2019 Shift worker 39 19 30 12 0 0 0 58 12 17
2019 Non-shift worker 45 27 19 5 3 0 1 72 9 352
2018 Shift worker 23 27 31 19 0 0 0 50 19 15
2018 Non-shift worker 42 34 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 300
2017 Shift worker 64 11 20 3 0 0 3 76 3 22
2017 Non-shift worker 45 31 10 6 6 1 1 77 12 330

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 Shift worker 61 23 0 12 0 0 4 87 13 23
2020 Non-shift worker 48 38 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 398
2019 Shift worker 54 25 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 17
2019 Non-shift worker 42 39 12 6 2 0 0 81 8 350
2018 Shift worker 29 36 14 14 6 0 0 66 20 15
2018 Non-shift worker 43 36 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 296
2017 Shift worker 63 24 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 21
2017 Non-shift worker 46 33 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 330

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 Shift worker 65 9 22 0 4 0 0 74 4 23
2020 Non-shift worker 54 35 7 2 2 0 0 88 4 401
2019 Shift worker 50 31 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 18
2019 Non-shift worker 45 35 11 4 3 0 1 82 7 353
2018 Shift worker 29 59 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 49 34 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 300
2017 Shift worker 69 12 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 22
2017 Non-shift worker 47 35 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 328

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 50 27 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 22
2020 Non-shift worker 40 30 19 6 5 0 0 70 11 400
2019 Shift worker 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2019 Non-shift worker 55 26 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 349
2018 Shift worker 43 34 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 47 28 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 302
2017 Shift worker 69 16 6 0 4 4 0 90 4 22
2017 Non-shift worker 47 34 10 3 1 0 5 85 4 330

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 Shift worker 4 4 53 31 4 0 4 36 8 23
2020 Non-shift worker 5 18 33 28 14 1 2 43 23 400
2019 Shift worker 0 12 14 14 50 0 9 71 13 18
2019 Non-shift worker 8 15 32 27 15 1 3 43 24 351
2018 Shift worker 0 29 41 24 5 0 0 30 29 15
2018 Non-shift worker 7 19 29 28 15 1 2 44 26 298
2017 Shift worker 4 13 21 8 53 0 0 61 18 22
2017 Non-shift worker 7 20 25 21 17 2 8 42 30 328

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 Shift worker 0 8 14 26 43 4 4 75 9 23
2020 Non-shift worker 2 9 16 40 25 3 4 70 12 399
2019 Shift worker 0 0 3 14 69 5 9 97 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 7 10 22 30 25 4 2 59 18 350
2018 Shift worker 6 17 21 13 33 10 0 51 26 14
2018 Non-shift worker 7 17 24 28 19 3 1 49 25 301
2017 Shift worker 4 9 18 9 56 0 3 68 14 22
2017 Non-shift worker 9 10 22 24 21 3 11 52 22 326

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 Shift worker 0 17 14 37 24 4 4 67 18 23
2020 Non-shift worker 4 13 28 32 18 2 4 53 18 398
2019 Shift worker 0 5 21 12 59 0 3 73 5 18
2019 Non-shift worker 7 15 27 23 21 2 4 48 24 352
2018 Shift worker 11 21 19 10 21 17 0 38 39 15
2018 Non-shift worker 8 15 34 21 16 3 3 40 24 300
2017 Shift worker 4 9 18 9 50 0 9 66 15 22
2017 Non-shift worker 12 12 25 22 17 3 9 44 27 330

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 Shift worker 4 9 13 41 29 0 4 73 14 23
2020 Non-shift worker 3 7 28 36 22 0 3 60 11 397
2019 Shift worker 0 0 6 8 73 0 13 94 0 17
2019 Non-shift worker 4 10 23 31 28 1 3 61 14 351
2018 Shift worker 0 11 13 40 27 9 0 74 12 15
2018 Non-shift worker 3 5 34 32 23 1 2 57 9 301
2017 Shift worker 4 3 24 11 54 0 3 67 7 22
2017 Non-shift worker 2 7 32 29 19 2 9 53 10 327

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 Shift worker 4 17 13 28 25 5 8 61 25 23
2020 Non-shift worker 8 14 27 24 22 1 3 49 23 398
2019 Shift worker 0 15 14 21 38 0 12 67 17 18
2019 Non-shift worker 8 16 21 27 21 2 5 52 25 351
2018 Shift worker 0 18 32 19 23 0 9 45 20 15
2018 Non-shift worker 9 20 25 24 17 2 3 43 31 302
2017 Shift worker 7 3 14 10 62 0 3 75 11 22
2017 Non-shift worker 7 15 23 18 23 2 11 48 26 328

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 Shift worker 4 13 9 23 25 22 4 66 23 23
2020 Non-shift worker 3 8 24 29 27 4 4 61 12 399
2019 Shift worker 2 15 12 36 23 12 0 67 19 18
2019 Non-shift worker 8 12 27 27 19 3 4 49 22 351
2018 Shift worker 12 21 21 0 24 14 7 31 42 15
2018 Non-shift worker 12 18 24 24 16 3 3 42 32 300
2017 Shift worker 10 8 17 17 42 3 3 63 19 22
2017 Non-shift worker 8 9 22 23 24 3 11 54 20 327

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 Shift worker 0 4 17 27 34 14 4 74 5 23
2020 Non-shift worker 4 13 26 32 20 3 3 55 18 399
2019 Shift worker 0 0 5 34 48 12 0 94 0 17
2019 Non-shift worker 7 14 25 32 18 1 3 52 22 351
2018 Shift worker 6 12 35 9 21 9 9 36 22 15
2018 Non-shift worker 9 12 34 23 16 3 2 41 22 301
2017 Shift worker 7 0 20 9 51 6 6 69 8 22
2017 Non-shift worker 9 11 28 19 21 3 10 45 23 330

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 Shift worker 8 12 47 20 8 0 4 29 21 23
2020 Non-shift worker 4 12 31 32 19 1 2 53 16 400
2019 Shift worker 0 24 33 14 17 2 9 35 27 18
2019 Non-shift worker 5 11 25 27 28 2 3 57 17 352
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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 Shift worker 34 36 9 4 0 9 9 85 5 23
2020 Non-shift worker 36 28 14 7 2 7 7 74 10 399
2019 Shift worker 34 19 3 0 0 34 10 95 0 17
2019 Non-shift worker 39 23 15 9 3 8 4 71 13 352
2018 Shift worker 23 31 25 6 0 7 9 64 7 15
2018 Non-shift worker 28 32 16 10 5 6 4 67 16 300
2017 Shift worker 63 7 12 8 0 0 9 78 9 22
2017 Non-shift worker 36 26 13 8 7 6 4 68 17 330

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 Shift worker 61 27 4 4 0 4 0 92 4 23
2020 Non-shift worker 62 24 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 399
2019 Shift worker 45 19 19 15 0 2 0 66 15 18
2019 Non-shift worker 54 27 5 10 2 2 0 83 12 352
2018 Shift worker 45 11 19 24 0 0 0 56 24 15
2018 Non-shift worker 50 30 8 7 4 1 1 81 11 301
2017 Shift worker 72 11 11 3 0 3 0 85 3 22
2017 Non-shift worker 55 24 9 6 6 0 1 80 12 330

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 68 28 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 22
2020 Non-shift worker 68 24 3 3 2 0 0 93 5 396
2019 Shift worker 57 31 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 62 28 5 3 2 0 0 91 5 350
2018 Shift worker 51 27 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 58 33 4 3 2 0 1 91 5 301
2017 Shift worker 69 21 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 22
2017 Non-shift worker 58 26 5 8 2 0 1 85 10 330

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 Shift worker 70 22 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 59 30 6 1 1 1 1 91 3 395
2019 Shift worker 52 29 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 51 32 10 6 1 1 0 84 7 351
2018 Shift worker 27 45 19 0 0 0 9 79 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 52 32 10 3 1 1 1 86 5 301

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 Shift worker 53 27 4 4 4 4 5 87 9 23
2020 Non-shift worker 57 20 7 3 3 5 6 86 6 401
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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 Shift worker 40 36 8 0 8 4 4 83 9 23
2020 Non-shift worker 58 21 9 4 1 1 6 85 5 400
2019 Shift worker 52 12 5 2 9 0 19 79 14 18
2019 Non-shift worker 43 27 15 3 3 0 9 77 6 353

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 Shift worker 53 35 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 23
2020 Non-shift worker 57 27 8 4 2 0 1 85 6 399
2019 Shift worker 40 36 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 18
2019 Non-shift worker 43 31 10 6 7 0 3 76 14 353
2018 Shift worker 27 51 13 0 0 0 9 86 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 43 35 11 6 3 1 1 79 10 297
2017 Shift worker 24 17 12 8 0 0 39 67 13 22
2017 Non-shift worker 48 29 9 5 7 1 1 79 12 329

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 Shift worker 55 23 14 4 0 4 0 81 4 23
2020 Non-shift worker 62 19 11 2 1 2 2 85 3 400

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 Shift worker 59 22 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 22
2020 Non-shift worker 59 26 8 3 3 1 0 86 6 399
2019 Shift worker 71 21 2 5 0 0 0 92 5 18
2019 Non-shift worker 49 30 9 7 4 0 1 80 10 352
2018 Shift worker 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 43 37 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 297
2017 Shift worker 74 8 13 3 3 0 0 82 5 22
2017 Non-shift worker 53 27 8 5 6 1 1 81 12 329

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 Shift worker 44 56 23
2020 Non-shift worker 40 60 400

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 Shift worker 64 23 0 0 0 5 9 100 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 66 10 8 2 0 3 10 89 2 400

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 Shift worker 82 10 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 23
2020 Non-shift worker 70 17 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 400
2019 Shift worker 62 33 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 18
2019 Non-shift worker 54 25 9 6 4 0 1 80 10 352
2018 Shift worker 61 32 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 51 27 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 298
2017 Shift worker 74 9 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 22
2017 Non-shift worker 61 21 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 330
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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 Shift worker 56 21 4 0 6 13 0 89 7 23
2020 Non-shift worker 54 26 8 2 2 6 1 87 4 400
2019 Shift worker 53 26 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 18
2019 Non-shift worker 42 31 12 7 3 5 0 77 11 352
2018 Shift worker 29 42 23 6 0 0 0 72 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 38 33 12 7 3 6 0 76 11 300
2017 Shift worker 65 19 8 0 7 0 0 84 7 22
2017 Non-shift worker 39 29 9 9 6 7 0 73 17 330

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 Shift worker 65 17 8 0 6 4 0 86 6 23
2020 Non-shift worker 51 30 8 5 2 3 0 84 7 397
2019 Shift worker 53 33 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 18
2019 Non-shift worker 38 33 11 9 5 4 0 74 15 351
2018 Shift worker 29 49 10 6 6 0 0 79 11 15
2018 Non-shift worker 33 32 15 10 6 3 0 67 17 301
2017 Shift worker 71 9 8 0 10 2 0 81 10 22
2017 Non-shift worker 38 28 13 9 8 4 0 68 18 329

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 Shift worker 62 13 12 0 0 13 0 86 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 43 33 11 6 2 5 0 80 8 400
2019 Shift worker 59 17 12 3 0 9 0 84 3 18
2019 Non-shift worker 28 34 16 10 7 5 0 65 18 352
2018 Shift worker 29 33 21 10 6 0 0 63 16 15
2018 Non-shift worker 24 30 20 13 7 5 0 57 21 299
2017 Shift worker 63 14 9 3 10 2 0 78 13 21
2017 Non-shift worker 30 25 17 11 9 7 0 60 22 330

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 Shift worker 42 44 6 0 4 4 0 90 4 23
2020 Non-shift worker 40 34 11 9 3 3 0 76 13 400
2019 Shift worker 59 14 12 14 0 0 0 74 14 18
2019 Non-shift worker 25 38 15 13 7 1 0 65 20 352
2018 Shift worker 23 33 18 11 14 0 0 56 26 15
2018 Non-shift worker 23 36 13 19 7 2 0 60 27 302
2017 Shift worker 68 6 14 6 4 2 0 76 10 22
2017 Non-shift worker 27 32 12 11 12 5 0 62 25 329

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 Shift worker 73 17 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 23
2020 Non-shift worker 64 21 10 3 1 1 0 87 4 400
2019 Shift worker 86 12 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 18
2019 Non-shift worker 63 21 11 2 1 1 0 86 3 353
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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 Shift worker 60 32 0 4 0 4 0 96 4 23
2020 Non-shift worker 45 38 10 4 1 2 0 85 5 398
2019 Shift worker 50 48 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 42 39 10 6 1 1 0 82 7 353
2018 Shift worker 14 40 23 6 0 9 9 66 7 15
2018 Non-shift worker 40 38 14 4 2 1 0 79 7 303
2017 Shift worker 68 14 6 6 4 2 0 83 11 22
2017 Non-shift worker 41 34 14 5 4 2 0 77 9 330

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 Shift worker 59 23 5 4 0 8 0 90 5 22
2020 Non-shift worker 32 38 13 8 3 4 0 74 12 396
2019 Shift worker 59 36 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 18
2019 Non-shift worker 26 35 17 13 5 3 0 64 19 350

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 Shift worker 40 29 14 4 8 5 0 72 13 23
2020 Non-shift worker 43 36 9 6 2 4 1 82 8 396
2019 Shift worker 39 35 6 0 21 0 0 74 21 17
2019 Non-shift worker 37 33 15 6 3 2 3 74 9 350
2018 Shift worker 37 14 38 11 0 0 0 51 11 15
2018 Non-shift worker 38 36 9 9 5 4 0 77 14 302
2017 Shift worker 60 14 14 6 4 2 0 75 10 22
2017 Non-shift worker 42 28 12 8 5 3 1 74 14 329

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 Shift worker 45 33 19 0 0 4 0 81 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 49 30 12 3 1 4 0 82 5 398
2019 Shift worker 45 22 14 9 9 0 0 67 19 18
2019 Non-shift worker 35 42 15 4 2 2 0 79 6 348
2018 Shift worker 23 35 36 6 0 0 0 58 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 31 38 19 6 3 2 0 71 9 299

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 Shift worker 32 41 10 0 0 9 9 88 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 33 23 15 6 5 14 5 68 14 399
2019 Shift worker 34 14 21 12 0 19 0 59 15 18
2019 Non-shift worker 25 17 19 9 7 15 8 54 21 352
2018 Shift worker 15 12 6 16 0 41 10 56 32 14
2018 Non-shift worker 21 21 19 10 10 16 3 52 24 299
2017 Shift worker 56 7 22 6 0 3 6 70 6 21
2017 Non-shift worker 24 19 15 7 12 14 9 56 25 330

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 Shift worker 56 17 19 4 0 4 0 76 4 23
2020 Non-shift worker 43 34 11 5 4 3 0 80 9 400
2019 Shift worker 40 24 5 3 9 19 0 79 15 18
2019 Non-shift worker 35 34 14 8 6 3 0 72 14 348
2018 Shift worker 32 18 23 11 9 7 0 53 21 15
2018 Non-shift worker 29 36 13 11 7 3 1 68 19 300
2017 Shift worker 24 15 6 8 4 42 0 68 21 22
2017 Non-shift worker 43 22 10 10 9 5 1 69 20 329

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 Shift worker 48 29 5 0 10 9 0 84 11 23
2020 Non-shift worker 33 25 13 12 8 4 4 63 22 399
2019 Shift worker 41 19 2 9 9 19 0 74 23 18
2019 Non-shift worker 25 24 13 13 15 6 4 54 31 351
2018 Shift worker 14 17 24 22 15 0 7 34 41 15
2018 Non-shift worker 20 30 14 16 14 4 3 53 32 302
2017 Shift worker 22 46 10 6 7 6 3 74 15 21
2017 Non-shift worker 24 20 12 14 19 3 9 49 37 330

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 Shift worker 61 21 5 10 0 0 4 85 10 23
2020 Non-shift worker 54 20 12 5 3 1 5 79 9 401
2019 Shift worker 71 0 7 0 0 9 12 91 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 57 22 8 5 3 1 4 83 8 352

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 Shift worker 65 27 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 22
2020 Non-shift worker 61 20 10 2 1 1 4 86 3 401
2019 Shift worker 69 3 14 2 0 0 12 81 3 18
2019 Non-shift worker 59 17 8 4 3 3 6 84 8 351

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 Shift worker 82 4 4 4 6 0 0 86 10 23
2020 Non-shift worker 79 7 5 1 1 2 5 93 2 401
2019 Shift worker 60 9 2 9 0 0 19 86 12 18
2019 Non-shift worker 77 4 4 2 2 4 8 91 5 349

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 Shift worker 69 13 0 0 0 4 15 100 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 79 6 3 0 1 2 9 95 1 401
2019 Shift worker 57 9 2 9 0 0 21 85 12 18
2019 Non-shift worker 82 3 1 2 0 2 10 97 2 349

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 Shift worker 29 39 10 13 0 9 0 75 14 23
2020 Non-shift worker 39 42 11 4 1 3 0 84 5 400
2019 Shift worker 17 52 24 3 0 5 0 72 3 18
2019 Non-shift worker 33 39 13 7 3 5 0 75 11 352
2018 Shift worker 23 28 29 11 0 0 9 56 12 15
2018 Non-shift worker 29 41 15 7 3 4 1 74 11 301
2017 Shift worker 60 14 10 6 7 0 3 76 13 22
2017 Non-shift worker 34 32 15 7 6 5 1 71 14 329

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 Shift worker 64 26 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 23
2020 Non-shift worker 52 33 9 3 0 2 0 87 3 399
2019 Shift worker 55 33 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 47 37 8 3 2 3 0 86 6 352
2018 Shift worker 33 41 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 14
2018 Non-shift worker 43 39 9 3 2 3 1 85 5 299
2017 Shift worker 71 14 9 2 4 0 0 85 6 22
2017 Non-shift worker 48 31 10 6 2 2 0 82 8 330

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 Shift worker 56 17 9 4 6 4 4 80 11 23
2020 Non-shift worker 47 31 10 3 2 6 1 83 6 400
2019 Shift worker 55 21 0 21 0 3 0 78 22 18
2019 Non-shift worker 47 30 12 4 1 4 1 82 5 352
2018 Shift worker 40 24 23 0 0 13 0 73 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 41 31 12 4 3 8 1 80 7 297
2017 Shift worker 70 14 6 3 4 2 0 86 8 22
2017 Non-shift worker 41 24 13 4 5 8 6 74 10 330

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 Shift worker 48 17 4 8 6 13 4 78 17 23
2020 Non-shift worker 39 27 16 3 2 11 2 76 6 401

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 Shift worker 55 17 0 0 10 9 9 88 12 23
2020 Non-shift worker 50 29 8 4 2 4 3 86 6 397

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 71 23 4 2 1 0 0 94 3 398
2019 Shift worker 74 14 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 61 29 7 1 2 0 0 90 3 351
2018 Shift worker 54 28 13 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 56 33 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 298
2017 Shift worker 74 9 13 0 4 0 0 82 4 22
2017 Non-shift worker 55 30 7 3 3 0 1 86 7 330

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 Shift worker 60 25 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 59 24 8 5 2 1 1 85 6 396
2019 Shift worker 65 24 2 9 0 0 0 88 9 18
2019 Non-shift worker 48 28 13 5 4 2 0 78 9 353
2018 Shift worker 39 26 24 11 0 0 0 65 11 15
2018 Non-shift worker 40 34 17 6 3 0 0 74 9 299
2017 Shift worker 70 9 13 0 8 0 0 79 8 21
2017 Non-shift worker 45 26 15 6 7 1 0 72 13 329

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 Shift worker 56 34 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 58 29 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 395
2019 Shift worker 62 26 2 9 0 0 0 88 9 18
2019 Non-shift worker 46 30 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 351
2018 Shift worker 39 19 37 6 0 0 0 57 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 39 36 13 10 3 0 0 75 13 297
2017 Shift worker 68 8 16 0 7 0 0 77 7 22
2017 Non-shift worker 45 27 14 6 6 0 0 73 13 330

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 Shift worker 56 21 8 0 10 0 5 81 10 23
2020 Non-shift worker 49 21 17 4 4 3 1 74 9 396
2019 Shift worker 50 5 33 9 0 2 0 56 10 18
2019 Non-shift worker 39 23 19 8 8 4 0 64 16 352
2018 Shift worker 39 15 28 11 0 7 0 58 12 15
2018 Non-shift worker 35 20 23 11 7 1 1 57 19 300
2017 Shift worker 63 8 12 8 10 0 0 71 18 22
2017 Non-shift worker 34 23 15 10 10 7 1 62 22 330
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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 Shift worker 30 57 13 23
2020 Non-shift worker 22 40 38 399
2019 Shift worker 36 26 38 18
2019 Non-shift worker 36 26 38 352
2018 Shift worker 30 30 40 15
2018 Non-shift worker 30 33 37 303
2017 Shift worker 22 26 52 22
2017 Non-shift worker 35 34 31 330

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
2017 Non-shift worker 8 8 53 4 18 9 113
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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
2019 Shift worker 0 100 18
2019 Non-shift worker 9 91 353

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 32 68 34

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 54 46 34

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 34

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 46 54 34

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 48 52 34

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 43 57 34

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 36 64 34

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 34 66 34

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 55 45 34

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 37 63 34

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 34

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 30 70 34

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 30 70 34

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
2019 Non-shift worker 63 37 34

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
2019 Non-shift worker 24 76 34

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
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 34

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
2019 Non-shift worker 14 86 34

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
2019 Non-shift worker 30 70 34

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
2019 Non-shift worker 13 87 34

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 Shift worker 30 4 17 0 6 30 13 60 10 23
2020 Non-shift worker 25 12 10 4 2 36 11 69 13 400
2019 Shift worker 25 21 9 0 0 35 9 83 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 19 11 13 4 3 35 14 59 15 353
2018 Shift worker 23 13 19 0 0 29 15 65 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 20 14 15 4 5 35 8 60 15 302
2017 Shift worker 63 8 5 0 7 11 6 85 9 22
2017 Non-shift worker 18 11 13 6 5 33 14 54 22 330

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 Shift worker 50 9 18 0 0 9 14 77 0 22
2020 Non-shift worker 44 24 13 4 2 13 1 78 7 401
2019 Shift worker 55 12 0 9 0 24 0 88 12 18
2019 Non-shift worker 31 29 16 3 4 16 2 72 8 353
2018 Shift worker 23 32 25 6 0 14 0 64 7 15
2018 Non-shift worker 30 28 17 4 5 14 1 70 10 301
2017 Shift worker 29 9 8 0 7 44 3 71 13 22
2017 Non-shift worker 34 23 15 6 5 15 3 69 14 329
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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
2019 Shift worker 0 100 18
2019 Non-shift worker 6 94 352
2018 Shift worker 0 100 15
2018 Non-shift worker 5 95 303

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 21 79 21
2018 Non-shift worker 40 60 14

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 79 21 21

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 21
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 14

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
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 21
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 14

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 20 80 21
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 14

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-shift worker 33 67 14

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 26 74 21
2018 Non-shift worker 33 67 14

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 21 79 21

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 29 71 21

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 21
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 14

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 21
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 14

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 33 67 21

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 21
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 14

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
2019 Non-shift worker 25 75 21
2018 Non-shift worker 39 61 14

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
2019 Non-shift worker 37 63 21

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
2019 Non-shift worker 21 79 21

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
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 21

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 14

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
2019 Non-shift worker 26 74 21
2018 Non-shift worker 54 46 14

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
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 12

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 12

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
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 12

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 12

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 12

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
2018 Non-shift worker 36 64 12

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
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 34 13 18 0 0 22 13 72 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 24 13 12 2 1 39 9 71 7 401
2019 Shift worker 34 19 12 0 0 26 9 82 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 20 11 16 3 2 36 13 60 9 352
2018 Shift worker 23 4 21 0 0 29 22 56 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 20 13 14 2 3 41 8 64 8 300
2017 Shift worker 26 7 6 0 0 53 9 84 0 22
2017 Non-shift worker 21 9 14 3 2 38 13 61 10 329

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 Shift worker 43 17 18 0 0 12 9 77 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 45 21 16 2 1 14 1 78 3 399
2019 Shift worker 46 19 2 9 0 14 9 85 12 18
2019 Non-shift worker 34 23 21 2 1 17 3 70 4 350
2018 Shift worker 35 18 20 6 0 21 0 67 8 14
2018 Non-shift worker 32 25 19 2 2 18 2 71 5 297
2017 Shift worker 71 3 9 0 4 10 3 85 4 22
2017 Non-shift worker 38 23 12 3 2 20 2 78 7 328
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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 Shift worker 43 25 14 9 9 0 0 68 18 23
2020 Non-shift worker 37 24 15 9 11 0 4 64 21 400

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 64 12 9 6 0 5 4 83 6 23
2020 Non-shift worker 48 27 16 6 2 0 0 76 8 399
2019 Shift worker 33 44 5 0 9 0 9 84 10 18
2019 Non-shift worker 50 25 12 7 6 0 0 76 12 353
2018 Shift worker 34 27 9 9 15 0 7 65 26 15
2018 Non-shift worker 41 27 17 6 7 0 2 70 13 301
2017 Shift worker 36 39 5 4 11 0 6 80 16 22
2017 Non-shift worker 37 22 22 7 11 0 2 60 18 330

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 43 17 21 15 4 0 0 59 19 23
2020 Non-shift worker 19 27 27 16 11 0 0 46 27 399
2019 Shift worker 34 40 14 3 0 0 9 82 3 18
2019 Non-shift worker 30 31 23 10 6 0 0 61 16 350
2018 Shift worker 20 20 30 15 6 0 9 44 23 15
2018 Non-shift worker 23 28 21 16 11 0 0 51 28 302
2017 Shift worker 21 53 9 11 4 0 3 76 15 22
2017 Non-shift worker 28 31 23 12 4 0 1 60 17 330

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 Shift worker 51 25 9 10 4 0 0 76 15 23
2020 Non-shift worker 33 32 18 10 4 0 1 67 15 397
2019 Shift worker 52 28 8 2 0 0 9 89 3 18
2019 Non-shift worker 44 29 15 7 4 0 1 74 11 351
2018 Shift worker 21 33 31 0 6 0 9 59 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 33 30 22 9 5 0 1 64 14 298
2017 Shift worker 63 17 10 8 0 0 3 82 8 22
2017 Non-shift worker 35 34 17 10 2 0 1 70 12 329

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 Shift worker 47 21 13 10 9 0 0 68 19 23
2020 Non-shift worker 26 29 21 13 10 1 1 56 23 397
2019 Shift worker 45 29 17 0 0 0 9 82 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 34 26 21 12 7 0 0 60 19 353
2018 Shift worker 21 23 23 21 12 0 0 44 33 15
2018 Non-shift worker 23 24 20 18 14 1 1 48 32 301
2017 Shift worker 57 11 9 15 6 0 3 70 21 22
2017 Non-shift worker 33 30 15 12 7 1 3 65 20 329

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 Shift worker 68 8 15 5 4 0 0 76 9 23
2020 Non-shift worker 46 27 12 7 6 0 2 74 13 398
2019 Shift worker 67 3 21 0 0 0 9 77 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 61 17 10 2 2 2 7 84 5 352
2018 Shift worker 46 25 14 9 0 6 0 76 9 15
2018 Non-shift worker 47 25 15 5 4 1 5 76 9 299
2017 Shift worker 77 8 2 6 0 0 6 91 7 22
2017 Non-shift worker 50 25 8 5 1 0 10 84 6 329

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 60 9 16 14 0 0 0 69 14 23
2020 Non-shift worker 34 30 18 9 8 0 0 65 17 400
2019 Shift worker 39 38 14 0 0 0 9 84 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 48 23 15 7 5 0 2 73 12 353
2018 Shift worker 31 20 19 9 6 0 15 60 17 15
2018 Non-shift worker 37 29 17 9 6 0 2 67 15 298
2017 Shift worker 63 14 9 8 0 0 6 82 9 22
2017 Non-shift worker 37 33 17 8 3 0 2 71 11 327

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 Shift worker 46 22 9 4 15 0 4 71 20 22
2020 Non-shift worker 32 23 18 10 8 0 8 60 20 398

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 Shift worker 52 31 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 23
2020 Non-shift worker 47 28 17 4 1 1 1 77 6 400
2019 Shift worker 69 8 14 0 0 0 9 84 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 38 32 20 4 2 1 2 73 7 350
2018 Shift worker 32 25 35 0 0 0 9 62 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 39 31 15 8 4 1 1 71 13 297
2017 Shift worker 60 11 17 2 0 0 9 79 2 22
2017 Non-shift worker 41 29 15 8 4 0 3 72 12 327

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 Shift worker 44 30 8 10 8 0 0 74 18 23
2020 Non-shift worker 35 35 17 9 3 0 1 71 11 398
2019 Shift worker 78 10 2 0 0 0 9 97 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 37 35 12 10 5 0 1 72 16 351
2018 Shift worker 20 22 31 12 0 0 16 49 15 15
2018 Non-shift worker 32 32 18 11 5 1 1 65 16 298
2017 Shift worker 58 13 15 6 0 0 9 78 6 22
2017 Non-shift worker 36 27 20 9 5 0 2 65 14 327

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 Shift worker 61 27 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 23
2020 Non-shift worker 48 29 13 7 1 0 1 78 9 400
2019 Shift worker 61 22 8 0 0 0 10 92 0 17
2019 Non-shift worker 44 29 10 9 5 1 2 75 15 351
2018 Shift worker 27 24 34 7 0 0 9 56 7 15
2018 Non-shift worker 36 33 16 7 6 1 1 71 13 298
2017 Shift worker 66 10 12 3 3 0 6 81 6 22
2017 Non-shift worker 42 24 15 10 6 0 2 68 16 327

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 Shift worker 65 13 8 14 0 0 0 78 14 23
2020 Non-shift worker 60 23 10 3 2 1 1 84 6 400
2019 Shift worker 55 19 14 3 0 0 9 81 3 18
2019 Non-shift worker 55 21 11 5 5 1 2 78 11 351

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 Shift worker 41 29 12 10 8 0 0 70 18 23
2020 Non-shift worker 30 35 21 9 4 0 0 66 14 401

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 Shift worker 47 16 23 14 0 0 0 64 14 23
2020 Non-shift worker 41 33 14 8 3 0 0 75 11 401
2019 Shift worker 55 24 12 0 0 0 9 87 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 52 28 10 4 4 0 2 82 8 348
2018 Shift worker 28 33 19 6 0 0 14 71 7 15
2018 Non-shift worker 42 30 18 6 3 1 1 73 9 295
2017 Shift worker 63 8 22 3 0 0 3 74 3 21
2017 Non-shift worker 53 24 10 7 3 0 3 79 10 326

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 55 13 8 10 5 0 10 75 16 23
2020 Non-shift worker 53 28 12 3 2 0 2 82 6 400
2019 Shift worker 65 2 21 0 2 0 9 74 3 18
2019 Non-shift worker 75 13 5 1 2 2 2 92 3 348
2018 Shift worker 46 32 7 6 0 0 9 86 6 15
2018 Non-shift worker 67 18 7 4 2 1 1 87 6 295
2017 Shift worker 77 11 7 0 2 0 3 91 2 22
2017 Non-shift worker 65 23 6 2 3 0 2 90 4 329

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 Shift worker 61 8 21 0 4 0 6 73 4 23
2020 Non-shift worker 34 41 16 7 2 0 1 75 9 399

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 Shift worker 73 13 4 0 6 0 5 90 6 23
2020 Non-shift worker 74 15 4 1 1 1 5 94 1 400
2019 Shift worker 70 10 2 0 2 0 15 94 3 17
2019 Non-shift worker 84 6 2 2 2 1 4 94 4 351
2018 Shift worker 68 11 0 7 6 0 9 86 14 15
2018 Non-shift worker 81 8 4 1 1 2 4 94 2 297

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 Shift worker 82 8 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 23
2020 Non-shift worker 83 6 3 1 1 0 4 94 3 397
2019 Shift worker 79 9 2 0 0 0 9 97 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 77 7 6 1 2 1 5 90 3 352
2018 Shift worker 72 7 0 0 0 0 21 100 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 75 9 6 2 2 1 4 90 4 296
2017 Shift worker 90 2 5 0 0 0 3 94 0 22
2017 Non-shift worker 80 8 3 3 3 1 3 91 5 329

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 86 8 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 23
2020 Non-shift worker 72 17 6 1 1 0 2 91 2 400
2019 Shift worker 37 52 2 0 0 0 9 97 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 63 22 7 3 2 0 3 88 5 351
2018 Shift worker 52 41 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 63 23 8 2 2 0 2 88 4 299
2017 Shift worker 77 10 3 7 0 0 3 91 7 22
2017 Non-shift worker 63 19 10 2 3 0 3 85 5 328

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 Shift worker 82 8 4 0 6 0 0 90 6 23
2020 Non-shift worker 73 13 7 4 1 0 2 88 5 400
2019 Shift worker 62 21 7 0 0 0 9 92 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 65 11 12 4 4 0 3 79 9 349
2018 Shift worker 57 21 6 0 0 0 16 93 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 59 20 10 5 4 0 2 81 9 299
2017 Shift worker 81 5 5 6 0 0 3 89 6 22
2017 Non-shift worker 66 15 8 4 5 0 2 83 10 327

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 Shift worker 74 4 4 0 0 0 18 95 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 66 8 5 1 1 0 19 91 3 400
2019 Shift worker 74 0 2 0 0 0 24 97 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 62 8 6 1 0 0 22 91 1 348
2018 Shift worker 48 16 0 0 0 0 36 100 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 55 11 5 1 1 1 26 90 3 296
2017 Shift worker 83 3 3 0 4 0 8 93 4 22
2017 Non-shift worker 58 8 6 2 0 0 25 89 4 330

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 Shift worker 69 12 9 0 0 0 10 90 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 73 15 5 2 1 0 4 92 3 401
2019 Shift worker 83 5 2 0 0 0 9 97 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 74 11 7 1 1 1 5 91 2 352
2018 Shift worker 52 26 0 0 0 0 22 100 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 70 15 7 2 1 0 5 90 3 298
2017 Shift worker 89 0 0 3 4 0 5 93 7 22
2017 Non-shift worker 72 15 4 2 1 1 5 93 3 326

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 Shift worker 82 4 0 9 6 0 0 86 14 23
2020 Non-shift worker 75 13 5 3 2 0 2 90 5 400
2019 Shift worker 63 2 23 0 2 0 9 72 3 18
2019 Non-shift worker 76 12 6 0 3 0 3 91 3 351
2018 Shift worker 61 0 6 17 0 0 16 73 20 14
2018 Non-shift worker 81 6 4 2 3 1 4 91 5 299
2017 Shift worker 47 42 0 5 3 0 3 91 9 22
2017 Non-shift worker 74 12 4 3 2 0 4 90 5 329

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 Shift worker 59 29 4 5 4 0 0 87 9 23
2020 Non-shift worker 48 28 17 4 2 0 1 76 6 400
2019 Shift worker 65 24 2 0 0 0 9 97 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 57 24 12 4 1 0 2 83 5 350
2018 Shift worker 30 27 37 6 0 0 0 57 6 14
2018 Non-shift worker 53 28 13 2 1 0 3 84 3 299
2017 Shift worker 74 13 3 7 0 0 3 90 7 22
2017 Non-shift worker 59 24 11 3 1 0 2 85 4 328

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 Shift worker 35 33 27 4 0 0 0 69 4 23
2020 Non-shift worker 30 43 18 5 2 0 0 74 8 401

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 Shift worker 14 42 26 13 4 0 0 56 17 23
2020 Non-shift worker 18 32 35 10 3 0 0 51 14 401
2019 Shift worker 53 38 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 26 37 24 9 2 1 0 64 12 353
2018 Shift worker 14 32 54 0 0 0 0 46 0 15
2018 Non-shift worker 19 33 33 13 2 0 0 52 15 301
2017 Shift worker 7 55 21 6 4 4 3 67 10 22
2017 Non-shift worker 19 33 36 9 3 0 1 52 12 330

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Shift worker 13 9 49 13 16 0 0 29 22 23
2020 Non-shift worker 9 14 41 23 13 0 0 36 23 397
2019 Shift worker 12 12 28 10 38 0 0 48 24 18
2019 Non-shift worker 8 9 35 27 18 1 1 47 17 347
2018 Shift worker 0 0 78 22 0 0 0 22 0 14
2018 Non-shift worker 7 17 36 25 15 1 0 40 24 297
2017 Shift worker 4 9 21 53 9 0 3 64 14 22
2017 Non-shift worker 7 12 31 34 16 0 1 50 18 327

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 Shift worker 55 18 23 0 0 4 0 76 0 22
2020 Non-shift worker 53 35 5 4 1 1 1 90 5 401
2019 Shift worker 37 38 5 9 0 12 0 84 11 18
2019 Non-shift worker 37 35 14 6 4 4 1 75 10 351
2018 Shift worker 14 57 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 15
2018 Non-shift worker 32 44 11 5 3 4 1 79 9 301
2017 Shift worker 24 13 14 3 4 39 3 64 13 22
2017 Non-shift worker 28 37 16 6 5 8 0 71 12 329

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 Shift worker 64 19 8 5 0 4 0 87 5 23
2020 Non-shift worker 51 30 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 400

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 Shift worker 60 8 9 9 10 4 0 71 19 23
2020 Non-shift worker 50 26 9 7 5 2 1 79 12 396

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 Shift worker 64 13 10 4 8 0 0 77 12 23
2020 Non-shift worker 61 24 7 3 1 2 1 88 4 400

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 Shift worker 43 25 23 4 0 4 0 72 4 23
2020 Non-shift worker 49 32 9 4 3 1 1 83 8 401
2019 Shift worker 65 12 14 0 0 9 0 85 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 36 34 15 7 4 4 0 73 12 353
2018 Shift worker 14 68 7 11 0 0 0 82 11 15
2018 Non-shift worker 30 39 14 9 4 2 0 72 14 299
2017 Shift worker 59 22 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 22
2017 Non-shift worker 26 38 15 10 8 2 0 66 19 330

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 Shift worker 50 33 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 23
2020 Non-shift worker 53 33 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 399

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 Shift worker 45 28 18 8 0 0 0 73 8 23
2020 Non-shift worker 53 32 6 6 2 1 0 86 8 394

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 Shift worker 37 36 19 4 4 0 0 73 8 23
2020 Non-shift worker 54 29 11 3 1 2 1 85 3 397

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 Shift worker 51 35 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 62 25 6 3 1 2 1 90 4 399

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 Shift worker 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 83 14 1 0 0 2 0 99 0 398

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 Shift worker 82 6 0 9 4 0 0 87 13 23
2020 Non-shift worker 63 27 6 2 0 1 0 91 3 398

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 Shift worker 73 4 15 9 0 0 0 77 9 23
2020 Non-shift worker 60 26 6 4 2 1 0 87 7 400

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 Shift worker 73 17 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 65 24 7 1 1 1 0 91 2 400
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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 Shift worker 8 92 23
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 397

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 Shift worker 18 82 23
2020 Non-shift worker 10 90 398
2019 Shift worker 19 81 18
2019 Non-shift worker 19 81 353
2017 Non-shift worker 19 81 329

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2017 Non-shift worker 87 13 52

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
2017 Non-shift worker 61 26 3 7 2 0 2 89 9 44

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 Shift worker 60 30 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 23
2020 Non-shift worker 59 26 7 2 0 3 3 90 2 398
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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 Shift worker 6 65 29 0 92 8 23
2020 Non-shift worker 19 62 18 1 77 23 400

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 Shift worker 73 0 0 0 0 5 23 100 0 21
2020 Non-shift worker 42 20 12 7 5 3 12 72 14 401
2019 Shift worker 34 12 30 0 0 9 14 60 0 18
2019 Non-shift worker 46 13 12 8 7 0 13 68 18 351
2018 Shift worker 37 6 25 11 0 0 21 54 14 15
2018 Non-shift worker 50 12 14 9 7 1 6 67 18 300
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