2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for National Film Board of Canada 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	47	46	2	4	1	0	0	94	5	119
2020	Female gender	39	47	4	8	2	0	0	85	10	182

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	69	22	4	5	0	0	92	5	118
2020	Female gender	71	24	1	3	0	0	95	4	179
2017	Male gender	54	35	6	3	2	0	89	5	109
2017	Female gender	57	35	2	6	0	1	92	6	132

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	36	37	17	5	2	2	75	7	121
2020	Female gender	36	41	9	11	3	0	77	14	182
2019	Male gender	24	40	12	15	8	0	65	23	67
2019	Female gender	36	36	14	10	4	0	73	14	106
2017	Male gender	30	40	16	10	4	0	70	14	109
2017	Female gender	38	38	12	8	4	0	76	12	133

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	Male gender	21	45	14	15	3	0	2	67	18	121
2020	Female gender	24	34	15	19	4	1	4	61	24	181
2019	Male gender	7	36	17	29	12	0	0	43	41	67
2019	Female gender	11	38	9	30	11	0	0	49	42	106
2018	Male gender	7	47	14	21	9	0	1	55	31	76
2018	Female gender	10	37	15	18	18	0	3	48	36	115
2017	Male gender	12	39	30	14	5	0	0	51	19	109
2017	Female gender	17	44	14	15	8	0	1	62	23	134

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	43	42	11	4	0	0	86	4	120
2020	Female gender	37	37	15	8	1	1	75	9	182
2019	Male gender	17	59	9	12	3	0	76	15	67
2019	Female gender	34	34	17	13	2	0	68	15	106
2017	Male gender	31	51	15	3	0	0	82	3	108
2017	Female gender	38	43	9	7	1	2	83	9	134

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	48	37	7	3	2	1	2	87	5	120
2020	Female gender	37	42	11	7	4	0	0	78	10	182
2019	Male gender	27	44	14	9	6	0	0	71	15	67
2019	Female gender	21	38	17	19	6	0	0	59	24	104
2018	Male gender	34	40	10	9	5	0	1	76	14	76
2018	Female gender	35	29	17	12	5	0	2	66	17	115
2017	Male gender	33	34	22	8	2	1	0	68	10	109
2017	Female gender	34	39	9	12	4	0	2	74	16	134

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	46	41	11	0	2	87	2	121
2020	Female gender	46	37	8	6	3	83	9	181
2019	Male gender	23	42	13	18	4	65	22	67
2019	Female gender	26	44	14	9	6	70	15	106
2018	Male gender	32	54	8	2	4	86	6	75
2018	Female gender	36	44	8	5	6	80	11	113
2017	Male gender	33	53	7	4	2	87	6	109
2017	Female gender	36	47	7	7	3	83	10	134

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	32	43	15	8	2	75	10	121
2020	Female gender	29	41	12	13	6	69	19	182
2019	Male gender	19	42	16	6	17	61	23	67
2019	Female gender	23	38	17	13	9	60	23	106
2018	Male gender	24	40	20	10	6	64	16	76
2018	Female gender	25	35	18	13	9	61	22	115
2017	Male gender	25	37	22	13	3	63	15	108
2017	Female gender	23	42	13	13	8	66	22	134

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	30	46	18	6	1	76	6	121
2020	Female gender	23	45	15	12	4	69	16	180
2019	Male gender	15	47	17	22	0	62	22	65
2019	Female gender	19	44	16	16	5	63	21	106
2018	Male gender	21	51	18	5	6	71	11	76
2018	Female gender	20	49	12	14	5	70	19	114
2017	Male gender	20	51	17	11	2	70	13	108
2017	Female gender	24	45	10	13	8	69	21	133

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	41	48	9	1	1	0	89	2	120
2020	Female gender	43	38	10	5	3	0	82	8	182
2019	Male gender	35	47	7	11	0	0	81	11	67
2019	Female gender	27	47	17	6	3	0	74	9	106
2018	Male gender	33	45	18	2	2	0	78	4	76
2018	Female gender	42	41	10	5	1	0	83	6	116
2017	Male gender	30	48	14	3	3	3	80	5	108
2017	Female gender	36	44	10	7	4	0	80	11	134

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	29	51	11	7	1	80	9	121
2020	Female gender	29	40	12	13	6	69	19	182
2019	Male gender	17	42	13	13	15	59	28	66
2019	Female gender	22	39	21	8	10	61	19	106
2018	Male gender	23	54	12	7	4	77	11	75
2018	Female gender	26	42	18	9	5	68	14	116
2017	Male gender	24	53	12	8	4	77	12	109
2017	Female gender	22	46	13	12	7	69	19	134

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	59	36	4	1	0	95	1	118
2020	Female gender	47	43	5	4	2	90	5	178
2019	Male gender	39	46	11	2	2	85	4	67
2019	Female gender	43	36	13	4	3	80	7	105
2018	Male gender	44	49	3	3	0	93	3	76
2018	Female gender	60	29	5	3	2	89	6	115
2017	Male gender	41	53	4	1	1	94	2	109
2017	Female gender	49	40	8	2	1	88	4	134

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	32	48	12	6	1	80	8	121
2020	Female gender	30	36	17	11	6	66	17	182
2019	Male gender	10	52	13	8	17	61	25	67
2019	Female gender	19	38	12	20	10	58	30	106
2018	Male gender	19	43	21	10	7	62	17	76
2018	Female gender	17	49	15	15	5	65	20	116
2017	Male gender	24	48	13	9	6	73	15	109
2017	Female gender	24	52	10	9	6	75	15	134

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	40	38	12	8	2	0	78	10	121
2020	Female gender	33	37	13	12	3	0	71	16	182
2019	Male gender	14	38	23	3	21	0	53	24	66
2019	Female gender	21	41	19	11	9	0	61	20	106
2018	Male gender	22	49	15	9	5	0	72	14	76
2018	Female gender	28	46	13	9	4	0	73	13	115
2017	Male gender	28	45	12	9	4	1	74	14	109
2017	Female gender	35	46	8	7	3	0	81	11	134

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	28	50	17	5	1	0	78	5	118
2020	Female gender	22	45	15	14	4	0	67	19	179
2019	Male gender	8	41	26	12	10	3	50	23	67
2019	Female gender	12	41	15	20	12	0	54	31	105
2018	Male gender	19	36	29	12	3	0	56	15	75
2018	Female gender	18	35	16	28	3	0	53	32	116
2017	Male gender	19	50	18	9	3	1	70	12	109
2017	Female gender	21	41	17	14	7	1	63	21	134

Question 16. Overall, I like 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	45	47	8	0	0	0	92	0	121
2020	Female gender	43	44	8	3	3	0	87	6	182
2019	Male gender	25	48	17	8	0	2	75	8	66
2019	Female gender	36	41	11	8	3	0	78	11	106
2018	Male gender	38	47	11	3	1	0	85	4	76
2018	Female gender	40	44	6	7	2	0	84	10	116
2017	Male gender	36	50	9	4	0	0	87	4	109
2017	Female gender	45	40	9	3	2	0	86	5	134

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	Male gender	46	35	7	9	3	0	0	81	12	120
2020	Female gender	27	29	24	14	6	0	0	56	20	178
2019	Male gender	30	38	18	13	1	0	0	68	14	66
2019	Female gender	22	40	16	13	10	0	0	61	22	105
2018	Male gender	21	56	17	5	0	0	0	77	5	76
2018	Female gender	24	31	15	10	18	0	2	55	29	116
2017	Male gender	40	35	17	5	2	1	0	76	7	108
2017	Female gender	25	39	10	15	9	0	1	64	25	134

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	20	43	21	8	0	0	29	28	121
2020	Female gender	9	22	41	19	6	0	3	25	32	181
2019	Male gender	15	33	38	10	4	0	1	14	47	67
2019	Female gender	13	38	34	10	4	1	1	14	52	105
2018	Male gender	13	28	41	10	6	0	2	16	42	76
2018	Female gender	11	36	31	17	1	1	2	20	48	116
2017	Male gender	5	30	37	17	6	2	4	24	37	109
2017	Female gender	9	34	38	13	4	0	1	17	44	134

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	4	8	36	31	20	1	1	51	12	120
2020	Female gender	9	14	33	29	11	1	2	42	24	181
2019	Male gender	8	33	29	23	6	1	0	29	42	67
2019	Female gender	14	25	30	21	7	2	2	29	41	103
2018	Male gender	5	16	32	28	12	5	2	42	23	76
2018	Female gender	7	21	33	23	6	6	4	32	30	115
2017	Male gender	3	16	35	23	11	6	6	39	21	109
2017	Female gender	7	19	37	19	9	4	6	30	28	133

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	11	20	37	24	7	2	0	31	32	120
2020	Female gender	18	38	24	14	3	0	2	17	58	181
2019	Male gender	25	35	26	9	1	3	1	10	63	67
2019	Female gender	42	35	18	2	1	1	1	3	78	105
2018	Male gender	25	37	20	10	6	0	3	16	63	75
2018	Female gender	30	32	28	4	4	1	1	8	63	116
2017	Male gender	15	23	39	12	8	0	4	20	39	108
2017	Female gender	23	26	29	11	5	0	6	17	53	134

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	7	8	39	35	11	0	0	46	15	121
2020	Female gender	6	19	45	21	7	0	1	29	26	182
2019	Male gender	12	14	45	24	5	0	0	29	26	67
2019	Female gender	10	31	31	26	1	0	1	28	41	105
2018	Male gender	10	25	33	21	8	0	2	30	36	74
2018	Female gender	9	29	32	25	5	0	0	30	38	115
2017	Male gender	7	19	44	19	9	0	1	28	27	107
2017	Female gender	6	20	40	23	7	1	2	31	28	133

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	9	17	33	29	10	0	1	40	27	121
2020	Female gender	11	28	37	15	8	0	2	23	40	182
2019	Male gender	21	30	29	14	6	0	0	19	51	67
2019	Female gender	27	33	20	7	11	1	1	18	61	105
2018	Male gender	17	31	23	15	7	2	5	24	52	76
2018	Female gender	29	23	22	15	5	0	6	21	55	115
2017	Male gender	15	27	26	18	7	4	4	27	45	109
2017	Female gender	17	28	22	21	7	1	4	30	47	134

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	1	4	21	39	33	3	0	74	5	118
2020	Female gender	5	12	22	32	23	1	5	58	19	178
2019	Male gender	7	18	28	22	17	4	3	42	27	67
2019	Female gender	15	18	27	20	15	3	2	37	34	105
2018	Male gender	6	2	32	42	8	2	7	55	9	75
2018	Female gender	6	28	19	32	9	0	4	43	36	116
2017	Male gender	3	10	16	34	27	5	6	68	15	109
2017	Female gender	3	17	26	25	20	3	6	50	22	134

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	14	16	39	20	9	1	1	30	30	121
2020	Female gender	18	27	36	9	6	1	2	15	47	182
2019	Male gender	25	27	29	10	3	3	3	15	55	66
2019	Female gender	32	31	25	12	0	0	0	12	63	106
2018	Male gender	19	38	29	7	4	0	2	11	59	76
2018	Female gender	35	29	27	5	2	1	1	8	65	116
2017	Male gender	13	25	37	12	11	0	3	23	39	109
2017	Female gender	20	28	40	7	2	1	1	9	50	134

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	3	9	26	43	19	0	1	62	12	121
2020	Female gender	4	10	39	32	15	0	2	47	13	182
2019	Male gender	12	15	38	23	10	2	0	33	28	67
2019	Female gender	14	32	32	18	3	1	1	21	46	103

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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	25	39	23	6	2	4	1	67	8	121
2020	Female gender	19	39	20	13	6	2	1	60	19	182
2019	Male gender	18	25	28	11	14	1	4	45	26	67
2019	Female gender	10	38	21	18	9	2	3	49	28	107
2018	Male gender	13	57	20	6	3	1	0	70	9	76
2018	Female gender	17	38	18	13	8	3	4	58	22	116
2017	Male gender	15	41	16	12	9	5	3	61	22	109
2017	Female gender	17	38	19	14	5	3	3	58	21	134

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	53	34	8	3	1	1	88	4	121
2020	Female gender	42	35	8	9	6	0	77	15	182
2019	Male gender	31	38	13	10	8	0	69	18	67
2019	Female gender	34	33	17	9	5	2	68	15	107
2018	Male gender	35	47	6	12	1	0	81	13	76
2018	Female gender	29	50	10	8	3	0	79	11	115
2017	Male gender	34	44	14	8	1	0	77	9	109
2017	Female gender	37	47	7	5	4	0	84	9	134

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	54	40	2	2	1	94	3	121
2020	Female gender	40	42	8	7	2	83	9	181
2019	Male gender	32	42	15	6	4	75	10	66
2019	Female gender	40	38	10	10	3	77	13	107
2018	Male gender	33	52	12	1	1	86	2	75
2018	Female gender	38	45	8	9	0	83	9	115
2017	Male gender	32	51	12	3	2	84	5	109
2017	Female gender	37	48	8	5	1	85	7	133

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	42	43	12	2	1	0	85	4	120
2020	Female gender	37	46	12	4	0	0	83	4	181
2019	Male gender	25	35	23	9	7	1	61	16	67
2019	Female gender	32	51	10	6	0	0	84	6	107
2018	Male gender	35	44	11	6	3	1	79	9	76
2018	Female gender	36	49	10	5	0	0	86	5	116

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	49	41	5	3	1	1	1	91	4	121
2020	Female gender	54	31	6	6	1	2	0	86	7	182

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	55	29	13	1	1	1	85	2	121
2020	Female gender	56	27	12	2	0	1	85	3	180
2019	Male gender	38	29	9	6	8	11	75	16	67
2019	Female gender	41	39	12	4	4	0	80	8	107

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	49	26	19	5	1	1	0	76	6	121
2020	Female gender	39	35	14	8	2	1	0	75	11	182
2019	Male gender	34	27	11	18	9	0	0	61	28	67
2019	Female gender	28	35	18	15	4	0	0	63	19	107
2018	Male gender	32	44	13	6	5	0	0	76	11	77
2018	Female gender	30	35	15	11	6	0	2	67	17	116
2017	Male gender	24	41	18	11	5	1	0	66	15	109
2017	Female gender	26	44	14	10	6	0	0	70	16	134

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	33	12	6	2	1	0	80	8	121
2020	Female gender	39	30	17	7	5	0	1	70	12	182

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	37	9	5	1	1	0	85	5	121
2020	Female gender	46	31	11	9	3	0	0	77	12	182
2019	Male gender	39	33	6	15	7	0	0	73	22	66
2019	Female gender	28	39	16	9	8	0	0	67	17	106
2018	Male gender	36	41	10	12	1	0	0	77	13	77
2018	Female gender	35	30	16	12	4	0	2	67	17	116
2017	Male gender	32	45	8	10	4	1	0	78	14	109
2017	Female gender	28	43	16	10	3	0	0	71	13	134

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	51	49	121
2020	Female gender	48	52	182

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	65	24	5	0	1	1	5	94	1	121
2020	Female gender	66	22	3	1	0	1	7	96	1	181

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	65	26	7	1	1	0	91	3	121
2020	Female gender	51	30	10	7	1	1	81	8	182
2019	Male gender	38	34	9	11	7	0	73	18	67
2019	Female gender	36	30	10	17	7	0	66	24	105
2018	Male gender	46	29	15	7	3	0	75	10	77
2018	Female gender	36	37	9	10	6	1	73	17	116
2017	Male gender	38	39	13	6	5	0	77	10	109
2017	Female gender	38	39	11	7	5	0	77	12	134

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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	20	41	18	11	5	4	1	64	16	121
2020	Female gender	20	34	25	14	4	3	0	56	18	182
2019	Male gender	9	21	21	26	20	4	0	31	48	66
2019	Female gender	16	20	24	24	14	1	0	37	39	107
2018	Male gender	15	27	23	22	2	10	0	47	27	76
2018	Female gender	19	32	26	12	4	6	0	55	17	114
2017	Male gender	13	29	28	13	6	10	0	47	22	109
2017	Female gender	15	35	26	12	6	5	0	53	19	134

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	18	28	29	14	9	2	47	24	120
2020	Female gender	15	28	23	20	12	1	44	33	182
2019	Male gender	9	14	19	30	28	0	22	58	66
2019	Female gender	6	16	14	37	27	0	22	64	107
2018	Male gender	20	17	31	27	6	0	37	32	76
2018	Female gender	9	32	21	20	15	4	42	36	114
2017	Male gender	6	33	30	17	10	4	41	28	109
2017	Female gender	13	31	24	22	10	0	44	32	134

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	11	31	29	18	8	2	1	43	27	121
2020	Female gender	8	31	26	22	13	0	0	39	35	182
2019	Male gender	3	12	21	20	41	3	0	16	63	66
2019	Female gender	6	7	20	36	30	1	0	13	68	105
2018	Male gender	8	19	29	31	8	4	0	28	41	75
2018	Female gender	4	22	27	31	14	2	0	27	46	113
2017	Male gender	6	22	33	22	11	6	0	30	35	109
2017	Female gender	8	24	31	28	7	2	0	32	36	134

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	17	37	27	10	8	1	54	19	121
2020	Female gender	11	31	19	27	11	1	42	38	182
2019	Male gender	6	11	21	36	26	0	17	62	66
2019	Female gender	2	11	11	45	30	1	13	76	107
2018	Male gender	4	27	22	33	12	2	31	46	76
2018	Female gender	4	24	19	34	19	0	28	52	113
2017	Male gender	6	33	32	16	12	2	39	28	109
2017	Female gender	7	32	23	28	11	0	39	39	134

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	71	19	4	3	2	0	1	90	5	121
2020	Female gender	69	22	5	3	0	0	0	92	3	182
2019	Male gender	55	23	10	4	6	0	2	79	11	67
2019	Female gender	70	21	4	1	1	1	1	93	3	107

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	17	44	25	12	1	1	61	13	121
2020	Female gender	12	50	17	16	4	0	62	20	182
2019	Male gender	11	25	29	22	14	0	36	36	67
2019	Female gender	8	29	28	22	13	0	37	35	107
2018	Male gender	15	48	23	11	1	2	65	12	75
2018	Female gender	19	44	20	16	1	0	63	17	116
2017	Male gender	12	43	25	15	4	1	56	19	109
2017	Female gender	21	47	16	13	3	0	67	16	134

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	13	32	30	15	8	3	46	24	120
2020	Female gender	8	27	34	21	9	0	35	30	181
2019	Male gender	4	10	27	38	21	0	14	60	67
2019	Female gender	7	7	17	38	31	0	14	69	106

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	20	50	17	5	4	4	1	73	9	121
2020	Female gender	21	40	16	16	6	0	0	62	22	182
2019	Male gender	15	30	19	19	14	3	0	46	34	67
2019	Female gender	15	46	17	14	8	0	0	61	22	107
2018	Male gender	16	50	12	13	1	7	1	72	15	76
2018	Female gender	30	42	8	14	1	2	2	75	17	115
2017	Male gender	16	48	15	15	5	2	0	65	20	109
2017	Female gender	23	44	12	11	5	4	1	70	17	134

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	24	51	19	4	1	1	1	76	5	121
2020	Female gender	22	40	21	15	1	0	0	62	16	179
2019	Male gender	12	39	29	12	7	0	0	52	19	67
2019	Female gender	17	30	25	23	5	0	0	47	28	107
2018	Male gender	26	52	13	6	1	2	0	79	7	77
2018	Female gender	27	40	21	11	0	0	0	67	12	116

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	18	36	19	9	5	12	1	62	16	121
2020	Female gender	15	30	21	17	8	5	3	49	28	182
2019	Male gender	10	18	21	27	13	8	1	32	45	67
2019	Female gender	14	16	32	22	10	4	1	32	34	106
2018	Male gender	7	36	24	16	5	11	1	49	23	76
2018	Female gender	7	31	22	17	9	9	5	45	30	116
2017	Male gender	16	31	19	16	7	9	1	53	26	108
2017	Female gender	10	28	25	19	7	10	1	42	30	134

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	16	22	32	20	7	4	0	39	28	120
2020	Female gender	7	22	28	21	20	2	1	30	41	182
2019	Male gender	1	13	30	33	21	3	0	14	55	67
2019	Female gender	5	12	26	28	27	2	0	17	56	107
2018	Male gender	12	22	38	15	13	0	0	34	28	77
2018	Female gender	9	22	17	35	14	3	0	33	50	115
2017	Male gender	7	35	31	18	7	3	0	42	26	109
2017	Female gender	10	30	17	25	12	4	1	42	39	134

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	13	26	21	19	13	3	4	42	35	121
2020	Female gender	5	22	26	21	22	0	5	29	44	182
2019	Male gender	1	11	23	29	31	2	3	13	63	67
2019	Female gender	5	21	22	14	37	1	0	26	52	107
2018	Male gender	12	25	18	28	14	2	1	39	43	76
2018	Female gender	4	21	15	22	30	1	6	28	56	115
2017	Male gender	7	28	24	22	16	1	2	36	39	109
2017	Female gender	8	24	21	22	18	4	3	34	43	134

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	63	22	6	2	1	2	3	90	4	121
2020	Female gender	54	20	14	4	3	1	5	78	7	182
2019	Male gender	51	23	13	1	4	0	8	81	5	67
2019	Female gender	46	20	18	2	5	1	8	73	7	107

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	39	28	20	4	2	2	4	72	6	121
2020	Female gender	41	19	16	8	8	1	6	65	17	182
2019	Male gender	21	32	23	12	6	1	6	56	19	67
2019	Female gender	31	20	16	10	11	3	9	58	24	107

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	76	12	1	0	3	5	3	96	3	121
2020	Female gender	66	11	5	2	2	6	8	89	5	181
2019	Male gender	64	10	3	11	1	4	9	84	13	66
2019	Female gender	63	13	3	1	1	10	9	93	3	107

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	75	11	5	0	1	2	6	94	1	120
2020	Female gender	65	12	4	2	1	4	12	92	3	182
2019	Male gender	77	9	5	0	0	1	9	95	0	67
2019	Female gender	72	9	4	0	1	1	13	94	1	104

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	25	42	25	6	1	2	0	68	7	121
2020	Female gender	12	45	23	14	3	4	0	59	17	180
2019	Male gender	11	29	20	22	14	4	0	42	38	66
2019	Female gender	11	31	27	22	5	3	0	44	28	107
2018	Male gender	11	35	31	14	3	5	0	49	18	77
2018	Female gender	16	33	30	12	3	6	0	52	16	116
2017	Male gender	9	50	26	7	4	4	1	61	11	109
2017	Female gender	11	43	24	14	6	2	1	55	20	134

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	26	54	15	4	1	0	79	5	121
2020	Female gender	22	43	20	12	4	0	65	16	182
2019	Male gender	20	46	14	8	13	0	66	21	66
2019	Female gender	20	47	18	8	5	2	69	13	106
2018	Male gender	37	42	14	7	1	0	78	8	77
2018	Female gender	37	42	16	6	0	0	79	6	115
2017	Male gender	21	60	12	6	1	0	81	7	109
2017	Female gender	33	48	6	11	1	1	82	12	134

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	32	45	13	5	3	2	78	8	121
2020	Female gender	21	40	22	10	6	2	62	16	182
2019	Male gender	21	47	9	12	6	5	72	19	66
2019	Female gender	30	41	18	6	4	1	71	10	107
2018	Male gender	36	49	9	1	3	2	87	4	77
2018	Female gender	45	43	6	3	0	2	90	4	114
2017	Male gender	32	42	18	7	2	0	73	9	109
2017	Female gender	27	50	12	6	4	1	78	10	134

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	35	53	8	2	2	0	0	88	4	121
2020	Female gender	23	46	14	9	7	0	0	70	16	181

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	45	38	10	2	1	5	0	87	3	121
2020	Female gender	36	47	5	4	4	1	2	86	8	182

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	45	46	7	1	1	91	2	121
2020	Female gender	39	48	8	5	1	87	6	182
2019	Male gender	27	44	14	11	5	71	16	67
2019	Female gender	27	58	10	4	1	85	4	107
2018	Male gender	31	64	5	0	1	95	1	77
2018	Female gender	44	40	13	2	0	84	3	115
2017	Male gender	32	60	6	2	1	92	3	108
2017	Female gender	37	54	5	4	1	90	5	134

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	31	41	22	4	1	1	72	5	121
2020	Female gender	27	40	16	11	5	0	68	16	181
2019	Male gender	12	23	32	27	6	0	35	33	66
2019	Female gender	16	27	31	13	13	0	43	26	107
2018	Male gender	20	47	27	5	1	0	67	6	77
2018	Female gender	24	42	23	9	2	0	66	11	113
2017	Male gender	21	47	21	9	2	1	68	11	109
2017	Female gender	28	39	22	8	3	0	67	11	134

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	28	46	18	7	1	0	74	8	121
2020	Female gender	25	40	18	13	5	0	65	18	182
2019	Male gender	10	30	32	17	12	0	39	29	67
2019	Female gender	11	37	23	21	7	0	49	28	107
2018	Male gender	23	52	18	7	1	0	75	8	77
2018	Female gender	17	44	27	10	2	0	61	12	115
2017	Male gender	19	51	20	9	1	1	71	10	109
2017	Female gender	25	45	18	11	1	0	70	12	134

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	40	36	15	3	1	5	1	80	4	121
2020	Female gender	40	30	19	3	4	3	0	72	8	182
2019	Male gender	19	30	23	24	3	1	1	50	27	67
2019	Female gender	32	31	12	9	11	4	0	66	21	107
2018	Male gender	35	32	22	8	1	2	0	69	9	77
2018	Female gender	32	36	12	7	5	7	2	74	13	115
2017	Male gender	30	37	17	8	3	5	0	71	11	109
2017	Female gender	36	35	13	6	3	7	1	76	10	134

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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	18	56	26	121
2020	Female gender	11	59	31	182
2019	Male gender	21	48	31	67
2019	Female gender	20	49	32	107
2018	Male gender	16	52	33	77
2018	Female gender	16	46	38	116
2017	Male gender	15	65	20	109
2017	Female gender	15	56	30	133

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	50	21	7	4	4	13	19
2020	Female gender	17	25	12	16	22	8	20
2019	Male gender	38	0	20	39	0	3	13
2019	Female gender	26	18	12	29	0	14	17
2018	Male gender	35	15	18	18	15	0	11
2018	Female gender	38	6	18	11	11	14	19
2017	Male gender	39	0	12	25	12	13	16
2017	Female gender	22	16	5	21	21	16	19

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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	4	96	119
2020	Female gender	8	92	182
2019	Male gender	12	88	67
2019	Female gender	8	92	107
2018	Male gender	6	94	77
2018	Female gender	7	93	116

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	13	25	28	3	4	22	4	53	10	121
2020	Female gender	8	20	22	10	5	27	9	43	23	182
2019	Male gender	10	18	29	6	17	18	1	35	29	67
2019	Female gender	7	14	21	5	12	29	12	36	28	107
2018	Male gender	11	23	30	5	5	19	8	46	13	77
2018	Female gender	11	22	15	12	6	29	6	50	27	116
2017	Male gender	10	28	21	9	5	22	3	52	20	109
2017	Female gender	9	17	21	10	4	33	7	43	22	134

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	21	42	23	9	1	4	1	65	11	121
2020	Female gender	17	37	26	9	4	8	0	58	13	182
2019	Male gender	19	27	23	7	11	13	0	53	20	67
2019	Female gender	12	31	25	15	2	13	1	50	20	107
2018	Male gender	19	44	21	8	2	3	3	67	11	77
2018	Female gender	20	35	18	8	7	12	0	62	17	116
2017	Male gender	13	49	15	9	5	9	0	68	15	109
2017	Female gender	17	36	23	6	4	14	1	61	12	134

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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	Male gender	11	89	67
2019	Female gender	5	95	106

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	12	25	28	3	1	25	5	54	6	120
2020	Female gender	10	19	21	10	4	29	7	45	22	182
2019	Male gender	16	13	37	2	8	20	4	38	13	65
2019	Female gender	10	13	23	10	3	30	11	39	22	106
2018	Male gender	15	26	23	1	1	26	8	62	3	76
2018	Female gender	15	20	20	3	2	33	7	59	8	115
2017	Male gender	11	25	24	2	4	28	6	55	8	109
2017	Female gender	7	25	16	4	3	36	8	58	13	134

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	28	42	22	4	1	3	0	72	6	121
2020	Female gender	20	36	21	11	2	9	0	62	14	182
2019	Male gender	22	26	20	8	6	15	3	58	17	66
2019	Female gender	14	35	25	8	1	16	1	59	11	107
2018	Male gender	25	46	15	1	1	10	2	80	2	77
2018	Female gender	28	34	15	4	2	15	0	74	8	116
2017	Male gender	20	47	21	0	4	9	0	73	4	109
2017	Female gender	22	42	12	7	1	15	1	76	10	134

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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	41	27	19	7	4	0	2	70	11	121
2020	Female gender	57	18	10	8	7	0	1	75	15	182

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	Male gender	53	26	16	1	1	1	1	80	3	120
2020	Female gender	46	30	12	8	3	0	1	77	11	182
2019	Male gender	43	34	8	8	8	0	0	77	16	67
2019	Female gender	29	23	26	12	7	0	2	53	20	107
2018	Male gender	31	29	28	6	3	2	1	61	10	77
2018	Female gender	24	26	29	10	5	2	4	53	16	114
2017	Male gender	33	28	25	7	3	2	2	63	10	109
2017	Female gender	25	29	19	13	11	1	2	56	24	134

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	Male gender	17	39	28	9	8	0	0	56	16	121
2020	Female gender	10	18	36	21	14	0	0	28	35	182
2019	Male gender	15	22	29	26	9	0	0	37	34	67
2019	Female gender	5	19	33	21	22	0	0	24	43	107
2018	Male gender	3	25	43	20	8	0	0	28	29	77
2018	Female gender	4	15	35	17	29	0	0	19	46	115
2017	Male gender	9	29	31	20	9	2	0	39	30	109
2017	Female gender	11	18	32	22	16	0	1	29	39	134

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	30	33	24	6	6	0	0	64	13	121
2020	Female gender	15	28	33	16	8	0	0	43	24	182
2019	Male gender	17	30	31	10	12	0	0	47	22	67
2019	Female gender	7	34	21	20	17	0	0	41	37	107
2018	Male gender	11	23	40	24	1	0	0	34	25	75
2018	Female gender	10	27	29	17	17	0	0	37	34	115
2017	Male gender	10	31	33	17	8	1	1	41	25	107
2017	Female gender	12	35	24	19	9	0	1	48	28	133

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	17	32	28	13	8	1	1	51	21	121
2020	Female gender	16	23	23	27	11	0	0	39	38	181
2019	Male gender	15	19	21	27	14	0	2	36	43	67
2019	Female gender	14	12	26	23	25	0	0	26	48	106
2018	Male gender	5	22	34	25	12	0	3	28	37	77
2018	Female gender	7	14	27	24	24	0	3	22	50	115
2017	Male gender	17	18	28	20	15	1	2	36	36	109
2017	Female gender	15	19	24	22	18	1	2	35	41	134

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	31	14	4	2	0	2	79	7	121
2020	Female gender	28	29	24	12	7	0	0	57	19	179
2019	Male gender	45	28	17	4	4	0	1	75	8	67
2019	Female gender	25	22	24	15	9	0	5	50	26	107
2018	Male gender	25	38	30	3	3	0	1	63	6	77
2018	Female gender	26	29	20	14	7	0	3	58	22	115
2017	Male gender	33	31	17	7	3	3	7	70	12	109
2017	Female gender	24	33	19	12	4	1	7	61	18	133

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	Male gender	48	27	10	11	3	0	1	75	14	121
2020	Female gender	26	31	22	12	9	0	0	57	21	182
2019	Male gender	30	36	24	6	4	0	0	66	10	67
2019	Female gender	16	32	23	12	17	0	0	48	29	107
2018	Male gender	24	38	29	4	5	0	0	62	9	77
2018	Female gender	22	28	25	15	10	0	0	50	25	114
2017	Male gender	28	34	22	10	3	1	2	64	14	108
2017	Female gender	30	28	24	13	5	0	1	58	18	134

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	30	33	14	10	5	0	9	69	16	119
2020	Female gender	24	28	26	12	5	0	5	54	18	182

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	34	31	27	6	1	1	0	66	8	120
2020	Female gender	22	32	31	12	3	0	0	54	15	181
2019	Male gender	9	34	34	6	17	0	0	43	23	67
2019	Female gender	8	16	34	30	9	1	2	25	40	106
2018	Male gender	14	27	26	25	7	0	0	42	32	77
2018	Female gender	16	33	29	17	5	0	0	49	22	116
2017	Male gender	16	39	29	8	6	1	2	56	14	108
2017	Female gender	15	37	29	10	8	1	1	53	18	134

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	23	37	25	11	5	1	0	60	16	120
2020	Female gender	16	30	33	12	7	0	1	47	19	182
2019	Male gender	11	20	30	27	13	0	0	31	39	67
2019	Female gender	4	21	26	30	16	0	3	25	48	106
2018	Male gender	9	22	38	21	11	0	0	31	31	76
2018	Female gender	15	23	27	21	14	0	0	37	35	116
2017	Male gender	12	25	38	17	6	1	1	38	23	108
2017	Female gender	13	28	27	18	13	1	0	41	32	134

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	36	32	20	10	2	0	0	68	12	119
2020	Female gender	23	35	23	11	7	0	1	59	18	182
2019	Male gender	13	21	32	23	9	0	2	35	32	67
2019	Female gender	8	29	20	30	12	0	1	38	42	104
2018	Male gender	19	30	28	16	7	0	0	49	23	77
2018	Female gender	24	26	21	21	9	0	0	50	29	116
2017	Male gender	15	31	28	19	4	1	2	48	23	108
2017	Female gender	17	35	20	19	7	1	1	53	26	134

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	44	28	13	13	1	0	72	14	118
2020	Female gender	33	32	19	10	6	1	66	16	178
2019	Male gender	29	27	19	7	18	0	56	25	67
2019	Female gender	26	28	22	19	4	1	54	23	105

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	27	33	24	14	1	0	0	60	16	120
2020	Female gender	19	29	28	16	7	0	0	48	23	181

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	34	33	19	11	3	0	0	67	14	120
2020	Female gender	27	24	27	16	4	1	0	52	21	182
2019	Male gender	14	35	23	13	16	0	0	49	28	67
2019	Female gender	14	34	27	12	11	0	0	49	24	106
2018	Male gender	14	38	30	7	10	0	0	53	17	77
2018	Female gender	8	29	34	16	13	0	0	37	28	114
2017	Male gender	18	31	33	10	6	1	1	49	17	108
2017	Female gender	19	31	25	14	8	1	3	51	23	134

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	60	23	11	4	1	1	84	5	121
2020	Female gender	43	25	17	9	2	4	71	11	181
2019	Male gender	29	36	19	9	4	3	67	13	66
2019	Female gender	43	23	18	7	8	1	68	14	106
2018	Male gender	41	29	20	2	2	6	75	4	76
2018	Female gender	43	28	14	5	4	6	76	9	115
2017	Male gender	42	30	14	7	4	3	74	12	109
2017	Female gender	54	21	15	4	5	1	76	9	134

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	54	30	10	6	0	0	0	84	6	120
2020	Female gender	40	32	21	6	1	0	0	72	7	181

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	75	17	4	2	0	0	1	94	2	120
2020	Female gender	67	16	9	0	0	1	6	89	1	179
2019	Male gender	67	17	6	1	0	0	9	92	1	67
2019	Female gender	64	10	3	2	3	3	15	90	7	105
2018	Male gender	76	14	4	1	1	0	5	94	2	77
2018	Female gender	65	13	7	0	3	0	12	89	4	115

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	87	7	3	1	1	0	2	96	1	121
2020	Female gender	72	9	5	3	4	2	5	87	7	180
2019	Male gender	66	13	4	5	8	3	0	82	14	66
2019	Female gender	75	12	4	2	3	0	4	91	5	106
2018	Male gender	79	11	0	2	4	0	4	94	6	77
2018	Female gender	71	8	6	2	3	0	9	88	6	116
2017	Male gender	67	21	4	2	3	0	3	91	5	109
2017	Female gender	69	16	8	2	3	1	2	87	5	134

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	62	26	8	2	1	0	88	3	118
2020	Female gender	50	27	12	5	5	1	78	10	180
2019	Male gender	49	27	13	2	9	0	76	11	66
2019	Female gender	44	27	19	7	2	1	72	10	107
2018	Male gender	36	40	15	5	2	3	78	6	77
2018	Female gender	43	23	12	8	7	6	71	16	116
2017	Male gender	47	28	13	6	5	1	76	11	109
2017	Female gender	51	20	15	9	3	1	72	12	134

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	74	17	6	1	1	0	91	3	121
2020	Female gender	59	20	9	8	4	1	79	12	180
2019	Male gender	44	29	11	6	10	0	73	16	67
2019	Female gender	42	28	14	7	6	4	73	13	106
2018	Male gender	50	26	13	5	3	3	79	8	77
2018	Female gender	50	22	9	10	5	5	75	16	116
2017	Male gender	54	26	11	2	4	3	83	6	109
2017	Female gender	44	30	15	5	4	1	76	9	133

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	57	13	5	1	1	0	23	91	3	121
2020	Female gender	50	15	5	1	3	0	25	87	6	181
2019	Male gender	55	17	1	2	0	0	25	96	3	67
2019	Female gender	40	14	9	2	0	1	33	82	4	105
2018	Male gender	52	13	11	1	0	2	20	85	1	76
2018	Female gender	42	14	7	5	1	0	31	81	8	112
2017	Male gender	54	14	5	3	2	0	23	88	6	108
2017	Female gender	46	13	5	4	2	0	30	84	9	133

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	65	24	5	2	0	0	5	93	2	121
2020	Female gender	63	21	10	2	1	0	3	86	3	182
2019	Male gender	60	29	2	0	0	0	8	97	0	67
2019	Female gender	48	18	22	3	1	2	6	71	5	107
2018	Male gender	63	15	11	6	0	0	5	82	7	77
2018	Female gender	49	24	11	6	0	0	10	81	7	115
2017	Male gender	66	19	8	1	1	0	6	90	2	109
2017	Female gender	58	21	5	3	1	1	11	90	4	133

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	59	25	11	2	1	1	1	85	3	117
2020	Female gender	59	16	12	6	5	0	2	76	11	181
2019	Male gender	64	24	3	0	7	0	1	89	7	67
2019	Female gender	53	23	7	7	5	1	5	80	12	107
2018	Male gender	55	29	2	8	3	2	1	86	12	77
2018	Female gender	57	24	8	5	3	0	3	84	8	116
2017	Male gender	54	25	14	3	3	0	2	81	5	109
2017	Female gender	56	18	10	5	5	1	4	78	11	134

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	57	29	9	2	1	1	87	4	121
2020	Female gender	46	27	19	5	0	3	75	6	182
2019	Male gender	65	26	4	1	1	4	94	1	67
2019	Female gender	54	24	12	6	2	1	79	8	107
2018	Male gender	50	27	19	1	2	1	78	3	77
2018	Female gender	50	25	15	5	1	4	78	6	116
2017	Male gender	57	17	20	4	0	2	75	4	109
2017	Female gender	58	18	18	3	1	3	78	4	134

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	24	45	26	2	1	0	2	71	3	120
2020	Female gender	17	37	35	9	3	0	0	53	12	181

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	41	30	10	4	0	0	56	14	121
2020	Female gender	5	19	53	16	6	1	0	25	22	181
2019	Male gender	12	28	35	15	9	0	0	40	25	67
2019	Female gender	4	29	39	21	7	0	0	33	28	107
2018	Male gender	5	26	44	22	3	0	0	30	26	77
2018	Female gender	8	16	41	28	6	0	0	24	35	116
2017	Male gender	9	29	45	12	3	2	0	39	15	109
2017	Female gender	6	24	46	16	7	0	1	30	23	134

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	Male gender	2	15	42	29	12	0	0	41	17	120
2020	Female gender	6	24	49	15	5	1	0	20	30	181
2019	Male gender	1	31	39	18	10	0	0	28	32	67
2019	Female gender	13	26	38	18	5	0	0	23	39	106
2018	Male gender	3	16	42	28	11	0	0	39	19	77
2018	Female gender	13	23	32	26	5	0	0	31	36	114
2017	Male gender	4	20	38	25	12	0	1	38	24	109
2017	Female gender	5	19	45	28	2	0	1	30	24	133

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	19	48	22	5	4	2	69	8	121
2020	Female gender	21	41	21	15	2	1	62	17	182
2019	Male gender	2	29	34	15	15	5	33	31	67
2019	Female gender	11	18	37	21	11	2	29	33	107
2018	Male gender	6	33	39	9	6	7	42	17	77
2018	Female gender	10	29	32	14	10	5	42	25	116
2017	Male gender	7	32	32	13	8	7	43	22	108
2017	Female gender	7	34	25	19	9	6	43	30	133

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	30	37	20	7	5	1	0	68	12	121
2020	Female gender	22	38	17	15	5	2	0	62	21	181

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	35	36	14	9	4	2	0	73	13	120
2020	Female gender	34	41	8	10	7	1	0	76	17	182

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	44	35	11	3	1	4	1	83	5	120
2020	Female gender	41	38	13	5	2	2	0	80	7	180

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	26	44	18	9	2	0	0	70	12	121
2020	Female gender	17	45	21	11	6	0	0	62	17	182
2019	Male gender	3	25	22	35	15	1	0	28	50	67
2019	Female gender	7	24	16	31	19	2	0	32	51	107
2018	Male gender	8	36	31	12	6	6	0	47	20	77
2018	Female gender	7	40	18	22	13	0	0	47	35	116
2017	Male gender	13	36	26	12	8	3	1	51	21	109
2017	Female gender	11	39	17	25	8	0	0	50	33	134

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	44	45	6	5	0	0	0	89	5	121
2020	Female gender	53	38	4	6	0	0	0	90	6	182

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	48	41	5	4	2	0	0	89	6	119
2020	Female gender	52	37	6	5	0	0	0	90	5	180

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	43	41	12	2	2	0	0	84	4	121
2020	Female gender	48	36	9	6	0	0	1	85	6	182

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	53	38	6	2	0	0	0	92	2	121
2020	Female gender	52	33	6	2	1	1	5	90	4	182

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	74	22	1	2	0	1	0	97	2	121
2020	Female gender	79	20	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	182

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	38	46	9	4	2	1	0	84	6	118
2020	Female gender	42	40	11	6	1	0	0	82	7	179

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	51	35	4	6	2	1	0	87	8	119
2020	Female gender	48	37	6	7	0	2	0	86	8	180

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	48	40	6	3	2	0	0	88	6	120
2020	Female gender	59	29	8	3	0	1	0	88	3	180

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	22	29	35	15	0	0	50	15	25
2020	Female gender	9	44	17	29	2	0	53	31	42
2019	Male gender	6	6	21	48	0	19	15	59	10
2019	Female gender	0	11	30	44	5	10	12	54	26

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	96	4	25
2020	Female gender	96	4	42

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	22	26	15	33	4	0	0	48	37	24
2020	Female gender	10	21	23	33	13	0	0	31	46	41

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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	119
2020	Female gender	5	95	180

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	7	93	120
2020	Female gender	10	90	181
2019	Male gender	15	85	67
2019	Female gender	8	92	107
2017	Male gender	11	89	109
2017	Female gender	9	91	134

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	50	50	10
2020	Female gender	9	91	18

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	81	19	10
2020	Female gender	78	22	18
2017	Male gender	52	48	12
2017	Female gender	67	33	12

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	46	42	6	1	1	3	1	92	2	121
2020	Female gender	39	42	8	3	1	2	6	88	4	182

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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	13	66	21	0	83	17	121
2020	Female gender	17	55	28	0	76	24	182

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	77	23	17
2020	Female gender	35	65	34

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

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Male gender	22	27	22	18	0	0	10	55	20	17
2020	Female gender	23	20	15	13	29	0	0	43	42	34

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	22	10	22	24	0	0	21	41	31	17
2020	Female gender	8	10	12	26	24	8	11	23	62	33

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	63	12	3	1	0	3	19	95	1	121
2020	Female gender	56	9	7	2	0	3	23	88	4	182
2019	Male gender	54	15	1	0	3	0	28	95	4	66
2019	Female gender	59	13	12	2	0	3	11	83	3	106
2018	Male gender	74	7	3	1	1	0	14	94	2	77
2018	Female gender	73	9	3	0	5	0	9	92	5	116

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2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for National Film Board of Canada 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 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

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

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

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

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

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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