2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for National Film Board of Canada by Question 120. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

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	Visible minority	30	61	4	2	4	0	0	90	6	45
2020	Non-visible minority	44	44	3	7	1	0	0	88	9	258

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	79	21	0	0	0	100	0	45
2020	Non-visible minority	69	24	2	5	0	93	5	254
2017	Visible minority	53	41	0	5	0	95	5	38
2017	Non-visible minority	56	34	4	4	1	90	6	203

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	Visible minority	42	45	6	7	0	0	87	7	45
2020	Non-visible minority	35	39	13	9	3	1	74	12	260
2019	Visible minority	58	20	5	16	0	0	79	16	25
2019	Non-visible minority	27	41	15	12	6	0	67	18	149
2017	Visible minority	26	59	8	7	0	0	85	7	38
2017	Non-visible minority	35	35	15	10	5	0	70	15	204

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	Visible minority	16	61	10	11	0	0	2	78	12	45
2020	Non-visible minority	24	35	15	18	4	1	3	61	23	259
2019	Visible minority	13	45	14	22	7	0	0	57	28	25
2019	Non-visible minority	10	35	12	31	13	0	0	44	44	149
2018	Visible minority	8	41	15	10	25	0	0	50	35	30
2018	Non-visible minority	9	41	15	21	12	0	3	51	33	163
2017	Visible minority	6	56	18	15	5	0	0	62	20	38
2017	Non-visible minority	16	39	22	15	7	0	1	56	22	205

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	Visible minority	50	38	9	4	0	0	88	4	45
2020	Non-visible minority	37	40	14	7	1	1	78	8	259
2019	Visible minority	40	36	22	0	3	0	75	3	25
2019	Non-visible minority	25	45	12	15	2	0	71	17	149
2017	Visible minority	29	61	3	7	0	0	90	7	38
2017	Non-visible minority	35	44	13	5	1	1	81	6	204

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	Visible minority	49	38	10	4	0	0	0	87	4	45
2020	Non-visible minority	39	41	10	6	4	0	1	81	9	259
2019	Visible minority	43	37	14	5	2	0	0	80	7	24
2019	Non-visible minority	21	41	16	16	7	0	0	62	23	148
2018	Visible minority	51	17	17	13	2	0	0	68	15	30
2018	Non-visible minority	32	36	13	10	6	0	2	70	16	163
2017	Visible minority	31	53	10	5	0	0	0	85	5	38
2017	Non-visible minority	35	33	16	11	3	1	1	69	15	205

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	Visible minority	51	35	11	0	4	86	4	44
2020	Non-visible minority	45	39	9	4	2	84	7	260
2019	Visible minority	40	20	22	13	5	60	18	25
2019	Non-visible minority	23	47	12	13	5	70	18	149
2018	Visible minority	31	49	17	4	0	80	4	28
2018	Non-visible minority	35	49	7	4	6	84	10	162
2017	Visible minority	35	42	8	10	5	77	15	38
2017	Non-visible minority	35	51	7	5	2	86	7	205

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	Visible minority	37	31	9	19	4	68	23	45
2020	Non-visible minority	29	43	13	10	4	72	15	260
2019	Visible minority	25	31	17	16	11	56	27	25
2019	Non-visible minority	21	41	16	9	13	62	22	149
2018	Visible minority	26	20	28	20	5	46	25	30
2018	Non-visible minority	24	41	17	10	8	65	18	163
2017	Visible minority	26	48	13	8	5	74	13	38
2017	Non-visible minority	24	39	18	14	6	63	19	204

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	Visible minority	40	31	12	13	4	71	17	43
2020	Non-visible minority	23	48	17	9	3	71	12	260
2019	Visible minority	20	51	11	13	4	71	18	25
2019	Non-visible minority	18	43	17	20	3	61	22	147
2018	Visible minority	16	49	10	23	2	65	25	30
2018	Non-visible minority	21	51	15	7	6	72	14	162
2017	Visible minority	26	48	11	13	3	74	15	38
2017	Non-visible minority	21	47	14	12	6	68	18	203

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	Visible minority	45	40	9	4	2	0	85	6	45
2020	Non-visible minority	42	42	10	4	2	0	84	6	259
2019	Visible minority	30	59	7	2	3	0	89	4	25
2019	Non-visible minority	31	43	14	9	2	0	75	11	149
2018	Visible minority	36	46	8	8	2	0	82	10	30
2018	Non-visible minority	38	42	15	3	1	0	81	4	164
2017	Visible minority	34	55	5	3	3	0	90	5	38
2017	Non-visible minority	33	44	13	5	3	1	78	9	204

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	Visible minority	33	45	5	11	6	78	17	45
2020	Non-visible minority	28	44	13	11	4	72	15	260
2019	Visible minority	18	37	24	10	11	55	21	25
2019	Non-visible minority	21	40	16	11	12	61	23	148
2018	Visible minority	21	42	25	7	5	63	12	30
2018	Non-visible minority	25	48	15	8	5	73	13	163
2017	Visible minority	27	42	16	8	8	69	15	38
2017	Non-visible minority	22	51	11	10	5	73	15	205

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	Visible minority	51	37	2	8	2	89	10	44
2020	Non-visible minority	52	40	5	2	1	92	3	254
2019	Visible minority	44	32	21	0	3	76	3	25
2019	Non-visible minority	42	42	10	4	3	83	6	148
2018	Visible minority	69	21	10	0	0	90	0	29
2018	Non-visible minority	50	41	4	4	2	90	5	164
2017	Visible minority	56	24	10	5	5	79	10	38
2017	Non-visible minority	43	49	6	1	0	93	1	205

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	Visible minority	29	42	15	8	6	71	13	45
2020	Non-visible minority	31	40	15	9	4	72	14	260
2019	Visible minority	27	53	3	7	11	80	18	25
2019	Non-visible minority	14	42	14	17	13	56	30	149
2018	Visible minority	28	34	27	12	0	62	12	30
2018	Non-visible minority	16	48	16	14	7	64	21	164
2017	Visible minority	24	61	8	3	5	85	8	38
2017	Non-visible minority	24	48	12	11	6	72	17	205

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	46	23	14	13	4	70	17	45
2020	Non-visible minority	34	40	13	10	3	74	13	260
2019	Visible minority	26	35	9	3	27	62	30	25
2019	Non-visible minority	17	39	23	9	12	57	21	148
2018	Visible minority	24	39	12	17	8	63	25	30
2018	Non-visible minority	25	49	14	8	4	74	11	163
2017	Visible minority	32	55	5	3	5	87	8	38
2017	Non-visible minority	32	44	11	9	4	76	13	205

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	Visible minority	37	33	14	13	4	0	70	16	45
2020	Non-visible minority	22	49	16	10	3	0	71	13	254
2019	Visible minority	13	46	16	15	3	8	63	19	25
2019	Non-visible minority	11	39	21	16	12	0	50	29	148
2018	Visible minority	22	27	20	25	7	0	48	32	30
2018	Non-visible minority	18	37	23	20	3	0	54	23	163
2017	Visible minority	19	55	6	10	8	3	76	18	38
2017	Non-visible minority	21	43	19	12	5	0	64	17	205

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	Visible minority	48	41	8	2	2	0	89	4	45
2020	Non-visible minority	43	46	8	2	2	0	89	3	260
2019	Visible minority	42	26	16	13	3	0	68	16	25
2019	Non-visible minority	30	47	13	7	1	1	78	9	148
2018	Visible minority	36	53	10	0	0	0	90	0	30
2018	Non-visible minority	40	44	8	6	2	0	84	9	164
2017	Visible minority	40	42	5	10	3	0	82	13	38
2017	Non-visible minority	41	45	10	2	1	0	86	3	205

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	34	28	17	15	4	2	64	19	44
2020	Non-visible minority	34	32	17	12	5	0	66	17	256
2019	Visible minority	18	56	15	0	12	0	73	12	25
2019	Non-visible minority	26	36	18	15	5	0	62	20	147
2018	Visible minority	19	45	16	7	7	7	68	14	30
2018	Non-visible minority	24	41	16	8	11	0	64	19	164
2017	Visible minority	26	50	8	13	3	0	76	16	38
2017	Non-visible minority	33	34	14	10	7	1	69	17	204

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	Visible minority	9	18	44	21	4	0	4	26	28	45
2020	Non-visible minority	9	22	42	19	7	0	1	27	31	259
2019	Visible minority	3	42	49	3	0	0	3	3	46	25
2019	Non-visible minority	16	35	32	11	5	0	0	16	51	149
2018	Visible minority	15	23	43	12	0	0	7	13	41	30
2018	Non-visible minority	11	35	34	15	4	1	1	19	46	164
2017	Visible minority	2	36	38	21	3	0	0	23	38	38
2017	Non-visible minority	9	31	37	14	6	1	3	20	42	205

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	Visible minority	10	16	25	27	17	2	4	47	27	44
2020	Non-visible minority	7	12	35	30	14	1	1	45	19	259
2019	Visible minority	3	12	49	32	3	0	2	35	15	25
2019	Non-visible minority	13	32	25	20	7	2	1	28	46	147
2018	Visible minority	8	20	45	18	0	2	7	19	31	30
2018	Non-visible minority	5	18	30	27	10	7	3	40	26	163
2017	Visible minority	3	26	31	30	7	3	0	38	29	38
2017	Non-visible minority	5	17	37	19	10	5	7	33	25	204

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	Visible minority	15	30	27	24	4	0	0	28	45	45
2020	Non-visible minority	16	31	30	16	5	1	1	22	48	258
2019	Visible minority	26	28	37	8	0	0	2	8	54	25
2019	Non-visible minority	37	36	19	4	1	3	1	5	76	149
2018	Visible minority	25	31	27	8	8	0	0	17	56	30
2018	Non-visible minority	28	34	24	7	4	2	2	11	64	163
2017	Visible minority	20	24	38	16	3	0	0	19	44	38
2017	Non-visible minority	20	24	33	11	7	0	6	18	47	204

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	Visible minority	5	9	36	34	9	0	6	46	16	45
2020	Non-visible minority	6	16	44	25	9	0	0	34	22	260
2019	Visible minority	0	27	41	19	11	0	2	30	28	25
2019	Non-visible minority	13	23	37	26	2	0	0	28	36	149
2018	Visible minority	2	13	51	26	8	0	0	35	15	30
2018	Non-visible minority	11	30	28	23	6	0	1	30	41	161
2017	Visible minority	5	11	53	26	5	0	0	31	16	38
2017	Non-visible minority	7	21	40	19	9	1	2	29	29	202

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	Visible minority	9	26	30	14	15	0	4	31	37	45
2020	Non-visible minority	10	23	36	21	8	0	1	29	34	260
2019	Visible minority	14	23	37	13	13	0	0	26	37	25
2019	Non-visible minority	26	34	22	9	8	0	1	17	61	149
2018	Visible minority	22	23	15	24	2	0	13	30	52	30
2018	Non-visible minority	23	27	24	13	8	1	4	22	53	163
2017	Visible minority	18	17	29	26	10	0	0	36	34	38
2017	Non-visible minority	16	30	22	18	7	2	5	27	49	205

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	Visible minority	6	10	18	21	32	4	8	61	18	42
2020	Non-visible minority	3	9	23	37	26	1	2	64	12	256
2019	Visible minority	4	4	45	22	21	3	2	44	9	25
2019	Non-visible minority	13	21	24	22	15	4	2	39	36	149
2018	Visible minority	7	17	21	46	2	2	7	52	26	30
2018	Non-visible minority	6	17	25	34	10	2	5	48	25	163
2017	Visible minority	5	15	29	20	25	3	3	48	22	38
2017	Non-visible minority	3	14	19	31	23	4	6	60	18	205

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	Visible minority	13	22	27	16	16	2	4	33	38	45
2020	Non-visible minority	17	24	39	13	6	1	1	19	41	260
2019	Visible minority	18	23	25	19	5	0	10	27	45	25
2019	Non-visible minority	31	32	26	9	1	1	0	10	63	148
2018	Visible minority	35	21	30	5	8	0	0	14	56	30
2018	Non-visible minority	26	35	27	6	2	2	2	8	63	164
2017	Visible minority	13	32	38	10	5	3	0	16	46	38
2017	Non-visible minority	17	26	38	9	6	0	3	16	45	205

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	Visible minority	8	2	39	33	15	0	4	49	10	45
2020	Non-visible minority	3	11	33	36	16	0	1	53	13	260
2019	Visible minority	3	34	20	28	14	0	2	42	37	25
2019	Non-visible minority	15	23	37	19	4	1	0	24	39	147

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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	Visible minority	32	24	17	22	2	0	2	58	25	45
2020	Non-visible minority	19	42	22	8	5	3	1	64	14	260
2019	Visible minority	5	42	26	13	3	2	8	53	19	25
2019	Non-visible minority	15	30	23	15	13	1	3	47	29	150
2018	Visible minority	7	37	34	2	12	2	7	49	15	30
2018	Non-visible minority	16	49	16	11	5	2	1	67	16	164
2017	Visible minority	15	45	18	8	5	0	8	66	14	38
2017	Non-visible minority	16	38	18	14	7	5	2	58	23	205

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	Visible minority	58	22	4	15	2	0	80	16	45
2020	Non-visible minority	44	37	9	6	4	1	81	10	260
2019	Visible minority	49	28	4	13	6	0	77	19	25
2019	Non-visible minority	30	36	18	9	6	1	67	15	150
2018	Visible minority	26	41	14	12	7	0	67	19	30
2018	Non-visible minority	32	50	7	9	2	0	83	11	163
2017	Visible minority	29	54	5	13	0	0	82	13	38
2017	Non-visible minority	37	44	11	5	3	0	81	8	205

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	Visible minority	50	34	4	11	2	83	13	45
2020	Non-visible minority	45	43	7	4	2	88	6	259
2019	Visible minority	47	39	5	3	6	86	9	25
2019	Non-visible minority	35	40	13	9	3	75	12	149
2018	Visible minority	26	61	2	12	0	86	12	30
2018	Non-visible minority	38	46	11	4	1	84	5	162
2017	Visible minority	42	48	3	5	3	90	8	38
2017	Non-visible minority	33	50	11	4	1	83	5	204

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	49	34	5	10	2	0	83	11	45
2020	Non-visible minority	37	47	13	2	1	0	84	3	258
2019	Visible minority	49	29	12	11	0	0	77	11	25
2019	Non-visible minority	26	47	16	6	4	0	74	10	150
2018	Visible minority	28	65	3	2	0	2	95	2	30
2018	Non-visible minority	37	44	12	6	2	0	81	7	164

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	Visible minority	59	17	9	9	2	4	0	78	12	45
2020	Non-visible minority	50	38	5	4	1	1	1	90	5	260

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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	Visible minority	58	21	11	8	0	2	0	81	8	45
2020	Non-visible minority	55	29	13	1	1	0	1	86	2	258
2019	Visible minority	39	33	15	4	0	0	8	79	5	25
2019	Non-visible minority	40	35	9	5	7	0	4	78	12	150

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	Visible minority	48	30	9	8	6	0	0	78	13	45
2020	Non-visible minority	42	32	17	7	1	1	0	75	8	260
2019	Visible minority	30	32	9	30	0	0	0	62	30	25
2019	Non-visible minority	31	32	16	14	7	0	0	63	21	150
2018	Visible minority	34	20	27	4	7	2	7	60	11	30
2018	Non-visible minority	31	42	12	10	5	0	0	73	15	165
2017	Visible minority	21	50	21	3	5	0	0	71	8	38
2017	Non-visible minority	26	41	15	12	5	0	0	67	18	205

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	Visible minority	51	21	13	9	6	0	0	72	15	45
2020	Non-visible minority	40	33	16	6	4	1	1	74	10	260

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	Visible minority	59	24	5	9	2	0	0	83	11	45
2020	Non-visible minority	44	35	11	7	2	0	0	80	9	260
2019	Visible minority	51	25	0	15	8	0	0	77	23	25
2019	Non-visible minority	29	40	14	11	7	0	0	68	18	148
2018	Visible minority	36	22	17	17	0	2	7	63	18	30
2018	Non-visible minority	36	38	12	11	3	0	0	73	14	165
2017	Visible minority	28	43	21	8	0	0	0	71	8	38
2017	Non-visible minority	30	44	11	10	4	0	0	75	14	205

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	Visible minority	49	51	45
2020	Non-visible minority	49	51	260

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	Visible minority	64	28	2	0	0	2	4	98	0	45
2020	Non-visible minority	66	22	4	1	0	1	7	95	1	259

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	Visible minority	58	28	5	4	4	0	87	8	45
2020	Non-visible minority	56	28	10	5	1	1	84	6	260
2019	Visible minority	49	32	17	0	3	0	80	3	24
2019	Non-visible minority	36	31	8	17	8	0	67	25	149
2018	Visible minority	36	30	22	12	0	0	66	12	30
2018	Non-visible minority	41	34	10	8	6	1	76	14	165
2017	Visible minority	34	48	5	8	5	0	82	13	38
2017	Non-visible minority	38	38	13	6	5	0	76	11	205

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	14	44	25	9	4	4	61	13	45
2020	Non-visible minority	21	36	22	13	4	3	59	18	260
2019	Visible minority	25	14	22	37	3	0	39	39	25
2019	Non-visible minority	10	21	23	23	19	4	33	44	149
2018	Visible minority	12	26	28	19	7	9	42	28	29
2018	Non-visible minority	19	31	24	17	2	8	53	21	163
2017	Visible minority	19	32	19	15	5	10	57	23	38
2017	Non-visible minority	13	33	28	13	6	6	49	20	205

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	Visible minority	14	41	17	18	10	0	55	27	45
2020	Non-visible minority	16	26	27	18	11	1	43	29	259
2019	Visible minority	13	13	24	42	10	0	25	51	25
2019	Non-visible minority	6	15	14	33	31	0	22	65	149
2018	Visible minority	5	29	21	26	12	7	37	41	29
2018	Non-visible minority	15	24	26	22	11	1	40	33	163
2017	Visible minority	8	34	27	21	10	0	42	31	38
2017	Non-visible minority	10	31	27	19	11	2	42	30	205

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	9	46	23	13	9	0	55	22	45
2020	Non-visible minority	9	29	27	21	12	1	39	34	260
2019	Visible minority	10	3	36	27	24	0	13	51	25
2019	Non-visible minority	3	10	16	30	37	2	14	69	147
2018	Visible minority	4	17	25	33	12	9	23	50	28
2018	Non-visible minority	6	21	28	30	12	2	28	43	162
2017	Visible minority	8	30	24	28	10	0	38	38	38
2017	Non-visible minority	6	22	33	25	9	5	30	36	205

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	Visible minority	16	37	17	22	8	0	53	30	45
2020	Non-visible minority	13	32	23	20	10	1	46	31	260
2019	Visible minority	3	15	26	36	20	0	18	56	25
2019	Non-visible minority	4	10	13	42	30	0	14	73	149
2018	Visible minority	5	14	17	39	19	7	20	62	29
2018	Non-visible minority	4	27	21	32	16	0	31	48	162
2017	Visible minority	8	34	19	26	10	3	44	37	38
2017	Non-visible minority	6	32	29	22	11	0	38	34	205

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	58	33	5	4	0	0	91	4	45
2020	Non-visible minority	72	19	5	3	1	1	91	4	260
2019	Visible minority	72	19	6	3	0	0	91	3	25
2019	Non-visible minority	62	22	7	3	4	2	86	7	150

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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	Visible minority	24	52	14	11	0	0	76	11	45
2020	Non-visible minority	12	47	21	15	4	0	60	19	260
2019	Visible minority	11	39	26	19	6	0	50	25	25
2019	Non-visible minority	9	25	29	22	14	0	34	37	150
2018	Visible minority	5	46	31	11	0	7	56	12	29
2018	Non-visible minority	19	45	20	14	1	0	64	15	164
2017	Visible minority	17	37	29	13	5	0	53	18	38
2017	Non-visible minority	17	46	19	14	3	0	63	18	205

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	Visible minority	13	35	23	19	8	2	50	27	45
2020	Non-visible minority	9	28	35	18	9	1	37	28	258
2019	Visible minority	11	11	37	25	16	0	22	41	25
2019	Non-visible minority	4	8	18	40	30	0	12	70	149

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	Visible minority	24	42	8	13	7	6	0	70	22	45
2020	Non-visible minority	20	44	18	11	5	1	0	65	16	260
2019	Visible minority	33	42	4	6	7	8	0	81	14	25
2019	Non-visible minority	12	37	20	18	13	0	0	49	31	150
2018	Visible minority	17	40	5	24	0	13	0	66	28	30
2018	Non-visible minority	25	46	10	12	1	3	2	75	14	163
2017	Visible minority	23	40	21	13	3	0	0	64	15	38
2017	Non-visible minority	19	46	12	13	5	4	1	68	19	205

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	18	43	18	19	2	0	61	21	45
2020	Non-visible minority	23	45	21	9	1	0	68	10	257
2019	Visible minority	30	18	25	22	6	0	48	28	25
2019	Non-visible minority	12	37	26	19	6	0	49	25	150
2018	Visible minority	7	39	19	27	2	7	49	31	30
2018	Non-visible minority	29	46	18	5	1	0	76	6	165

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	Visible minority	11	42	17	5	15	8	2	58	23	45
2020	Non-visible minority	17	31	21	15	6	8	2	54	23	260
2019	Visible minority	21	4	17	39	9	10	0	28	53	25
2019	Non-visible minority	11	20	29	21	12	6	2	33	36	149
2018	Visible minority	4	14	10	22	25	19	7	23	63	30
2018	Non-visible minority	8	36	25	16	4	9	2	50	22	164
2017	Visible minority	11	27	24	19	7	10	3	43	30	38
2017	Non-visible minority	13	30	22	18	7	10	1	48	28	204

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	Visible minority	11	25	26	20	11	5	2	38	33	45
2020	Non-visible minority	10	22	29	20	16	2	1	33	37	259
2019	Visible minority	8	13	20	16	32	11	0	24	53	25
2019	Non-visible minority	2	12	29	33	23	1	0	14	57	150
2018	Visible minority	12	9	20	25	35	0	0	20	60	30
2018	Non-visible minority	10	25	27	26	9	3	0	36	36	164
2017	Visible minority	6	24	24	26	15	5	0	31	43	38
2017	Non-visible minority	9	34	23	21	9	3	0	44	31	205

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	Visible minority	9	30	15	24	14	6	2	42	42	45
2020	Non-visible minority	8	23	25	19	20	0	5	33	41	260
2019	Visible minority	8	8	21	21	42	0	0	16	63	25
2019	Non-visible minority	2	18	22	20	32	4	2	21	55	150
2018	Visible minority	5	17	3	15	49	2	8	25	71	30
2018	Non-visible minority	9	24	18	26	18	3	3	34	47	163
2017	Visible minority	11	16	16	32	18	8	0	29	54	38
2017	Non-visible minority	7	27	23	20	17	2	3	36	40	205

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	Visible minority	57	24	13	2	2	0	2	82	4	45
2020	Non-visible minority	57	21	10	3	2	1	5	83	6	260
2019	Visible minority	69	12	19	0	0	0	0	81	0	25
2019	Non-visible minority	43	23	16	2	5	1	10	74	8	150

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	Visible minority	45	26	13	6	8	2	0	73	13	45
2020	Non-visible minority	39	22	18	7	5	2	6	67	13	260
2019	Visible minority	29	27	6	22	13	2	0	58	36	25
2019	Non-visible minority	27	24	21	8	8	2	9	58	19	150

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	Visible minority	61	14	4	5	8	8	0	82	14	45
2020	Non-visible minority	71	11	3	1	2	6	7	93	3	259
2019	Visible minority	49	23	10	13	4	2	0	73	17	25
2019	Non-visible minority	66	9	1	4	0	9	11	93	5	149

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	Visible minority	68	13	4	2	4	2	8	89	7	45
2020	Non-visible minority	69	12	5	1	0	3	10	93	1	259
2019	Visible minority	81	13	0	0	3	0	3	97	3	25
2019	Non-visible minority	72	8	5	0	0	1	13	94	0	147

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	Visible minority	22	45	11	12	8	2	0	68	21	45
2020	Non-visible minority	16	43	26	11	1	3	0	61	12	258
2019	Visible minority	10	37	23	28	3	0	0	47	30	25
2019	Non-visible minority	13	28	24	21	10	4	0	42	33	149
2018	Visible minority	19	24	27	15	8	7	0	46	26	30
2018	Non-visible minority	13	35	31	13	2	6	0	51	16	165
2017	Visible minority	7	47	25	10	10	0	0	54	21	38
2017	Non-visible minority	11	45	25	11	4	3	1	58	16	205

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	Visible minority	18	55	11	7	8	0	74	15	45
2020	Non-visible minority	24	45	19	9	2	0	70	11	260
2019	Visible minority	22	52	19	0	5	2	75	5	24
2019	Non-visible minority	21	45	15	10	8	1	66	19	149
2018	Visible minority	26	33	32	9	0	0	59	9	29
2018	Non-visible minority	38	43	12	6	0	0	81	6	165
2017	Visible minority	29	48	8	15	0	0	77	15	38
2017	Non-visible minority	28	54	9	8	1	0	82	9	205

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	Visible minority	20	34	19	7	15	4	57	23	45
2020	Non-visible minority	26	44	19	8	3	1	70	11	260
2019	Visible minority	30	29	24	6	11	0	58	17	24
2019	Non-visible minority	26	45	12	9	4	4	74	13	150
2018	Visible minority	20	51	10	10	2	7	76	13	29
2018	Non-visible minority	44	44	7	1	1	2	90	2	164
2017	Visible minority	38	21	18	13	10	0	59	23	38
2017	Non-visible minority	28	50	15	5	1	1	79	7	205

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	Visible minority	28	34	16	9	13	0	0	62	22	45
2020	Non-visible minority	28	51	11	6	4	0	0	79	9	259

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

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	38	42	5	5	10	0	0	80	15	45
2020	Non-visible minority	40	44	8	3	1	3	1	87	5	260

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	46	40	11	4	0	86	4	45
2020	Non-visible minority	40	49	7	3	1	89	4	260
2019	Visible minority	36	47	6	11	0	83	11	25
2019	Non-visible minority	26	52	13	6	4	78	9	150
2018	Visible minority	33	53	13	0	0	87	0	29
2018	Non-visible minority	39	50	9	2	1	89	2	165
2017	Visible minority	36	59	3	3	0	95	3	38
2017	Non-visible minority	33	56	6	3	1	90	4	204

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	Visible minority	26	45	20	7	2	0	71	9	44
2020	Non-visible minority	29	40	18	9	4	1	69	13	260
2019	Visible minority	27	17	35	21	0	0	44	21	25
2019	Non-visible minority	11	28	30	19	12	0	39	30	149
2018	Visible minority	19	41	29	10	0	0	60	10	29
2018	Non-visible minority	22	46	23	6	2	0	68	8	163
2017	Visible minority	23	40	26	8	3	0	64	10	38
2017	Non-visible minority	25	43	21	8	2	0	68	11	205

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	30	36	23	11	0	67	11	45
2020	Non-visible minority	25	43	17	11	4	68	15	260
2019	Visible minority	13	59	15	9	3	73	12	25
2019	Non-visible minority	10	29	29	22	10	39	32	150
2018	Visible minority	14	46	24	16	0	60	16	29
2018	Non-visible minority	21	47	22	8	2	67	10	165
2017	Visible minority	22	48	23	5	3	69	8	38
2017	Non-visible minority	23	47	18	11	0	70	12	205

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	Visible minority	35	35	23	2	4	2	0	71	6	45
2020	Non-visible minority	41	31	17	3	3	4	1	75	7	260
2019	Visible minority	47	27	19	3	0	4	0	77	3	25
2019	Non-visible minority	23	30	16	18	9	3	0	55	28	150
2018	Visible minority	23	34	20	21	2	0	0	57	23	29
2018	Non-visible minority	35	35	15	5	4	6	1	75	9	165
2017	Visible minority	26	43	10	5	8	8	0	75	14	38
2017	Non-visible minority	34	34	16	7	2	6	0	73	10	205

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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	Visible minority	19	50	31	45
2020	Non-visible minority	13	59	28	260
2019	Visible minority	27	49	24	25
2019	Non-visible minority	19	48	34	150
2018	Visible minority	34	33	34	30
2018	Non-visible minority	12	51	37	165
2017	Visible minority	26	55	19	38
2017	Non-visible minority	13	60	27	204

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	Visible minority	12	10	10	20	39	10	10
2017	Non-visible minority	37	8	8	24	8	16	25

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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	Visible minority	19	81	45
2020	Non-visible minority	4	96	258
2018	Visible minority	13	87	30
2018	Non-visible minority	6	94	165

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	Visible minority	11	26	19	10	9	21	4	50	25	45
2020	Non-visible minority	10	21	25	7	4	26	8	47	16	260
2019	Visible minority	19	16	23	9	6	27	0	49	20	25
2019	Non-visible minority	6	16	24	6	15	25	8	32	31	150
2018	Visible minority	7	19	26	8	10	22	8	37	26	30
2018	Non-visible minority	11	23	21	9	4	26	6	51	19	165
2017	Visible minority	8	15	28	13	2	26	8	35	23	38
2017	Non-visible minority	9	23	20	9	5	29	5	49	20	205

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	Visible minority	11	43	23	6	7	11	0	59	15	45
2020	Non-visible minority	20	38	25	9	2	5	1	62	12	260
2019	Visible minority	13	37	25	4	2	18	0	61	7	25
2019	Non-visible minority	15	27	24	13	6	13	0	49	23	150
2018	Visible minority	4	29	39	8	8	12	0	37	19	30
2018	Non-visible minority	22	41	15	8	4	8	1	70	13	165
2017	Visible minority	16	46	16	8	5	8	3	69	14	38
2017	Non-visible minority	15	41	20	7	4	13	0	64	13	205

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Discrimination

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

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
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	Visible minority	11	21	16	20	7	21	4	43	36	45
2020	Non-visible minority	11	21	25	5	2	29	7	49	12	259
2019	Visible minority	21	12	23	7	7	30	0	47	20	24
2019	Non-visible minority	11	13	30	6	5	26	9	37	17	148
2018	Visible minority	8	10	29	7	7	32	7	31	22	30
2018	Non-visible minority	16	25	20	1	0	30	7	66	2	163
2017	Visible minority	10	27	17	13	3	26	5	54	22	38
2017	Non-visible minority	9	24	21	2	3	34	7	56	9	205

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	Visible minority	21	26	23	11	7	11	0	54	21	45
2020	Non-visible minority	23	41	22	8	1	6	0	68	9	260
2019	Visible minority	13	22	27	10	6	22	0	45	20	25
2019	Non-visible minority	18	33	22	7	3	16	2	61	12	149
2018	Visible minority	10	34	19	3	7	27	0	60	14	30
2018	Non-visible minority	29	40	14	3	1	11	2	79	4	165
2017	Visible minority	24	33	15	18	0	8	3	63	20	38
2017	Non-visible minority	20	46	16	1	3	13	0	76	5	205

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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	Visible minority	50	27	4	9	6	0	4	80	16	45
2020	Non-visible minority	51	20	15	7	6	0	1	72	13	260

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	Visible minority	35	37	23	4	0	2	0	73	4	45
2020	Non-visible minority	51	27	12	6	3	0	1	79	9	259
2019	Visible minority	38	23	18	19	3	0	0	61	21	25
2019	Non-visible minority	36	28	18	9	8	0	2	65	17	150
2018	Visible minority	19	14	45	2	5	7	9	39	8	29
2018	Non-visible minority	29	30	26	9	4	1	1	60	14	164
2017	Visible minority	13	32	18	15	19	0	3	46	35	38
2017	Non-visible minority	32	28	22	9	5	1	2	62	15	205

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	11	31	21	22	15	0	43	36	45
2020	Non-visible minority	13	25	35	16	11	0	38	27	260
2019	Visible minority	18	18	36	12	16	0	36	28	25
2019	Non-visible minority	8	21	30	25	16	0	29	42	150
2018	Visible minority	10	18	33	16	24	0	28	39	29
2018	Non-visible minority	3	20	39	19	19	0	23	38	165
2017	Visible minority	13	28	35	14	10	0	42	24	38
2017	Non-visible minority	9	22	31	23	14	1	32	37	205

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	21	42	16	12	9	0	63	21	45
2020	Non-visible minority	21	28	32	12	7	0	49	19	260
2019	Visible minority	15	39	22	13	11	0	54	24	25
2019	Non-visible minority	10	31	26	17	15	0	42	32	150
2018	Visible minority	15	22	31	29	3	0	36	33	28
2018	Non-visible minority	11	26	35	18	11	0	37	29	164
2017	Visible minority	16	40	24	13	6	2	57	19	38
2017	Non-visible minority	10	32	29	19	10	0	42	29	202

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	Visible minority	16	23	21	30	9	0	0	39	39	45
2020	Non-visible minority	17	27	25	20	10	0	1	44	31	259
2019	Visible minority	16	7	50	12	16	0	0	23	28	25
2019	Non-visible minority	14	18	19	27	21	0	1	32	49	149
2018	Visible minority	19	3	39	22	16	0	0	22	38	29
2018	Non-visible minority	4	20	29	24	19	0	3	25	45	165
2017	Visible minority	13	29	21	16	21	0	0	43	37	38
2017	Non-visible minority	15	17	27	22	15	1	3	33	39	205

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	Visible minority	37	26	24	6	7	0	0	62	13	44
2020	Non-visible minority	34	30	19	10	5	0	1	66	15	258
2019	Visible minority	36	27	25	2	11	0	0	62	13	25
2019	Non-visible minority	32	25	20	12	6	0	4	60	19	150
2018	Visible minority	36	22	26	13	2	0	0	59	15	29
2018	Non-visible minority	24	35	24	8	6	0	2	61	14	165
2017	Visible minority	34	40	17	8	2	0	0	74	10	38
2017	Non-visible minority	27	30	18	10	4	2	8	64	16	204

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	40	26	19	9	5	0	67	14	45
2020	Non-visible minority	33	30	17	12	7	1	63	19	260
2019	Visible minority	31	43	23	0	3	0	75	3	25
2019	Non-visible minority	20	31	24	11	13	0	51	24	150
2018	Visible minority	26	32	27	13	2	0	58	15	29
2018	Non-visible minority	23	32	27	10	8	0	55	18	164
2017	Visible minority	30	35	23	10	0	3	66	11	37
2017	Non-visible minority	29	30	23	12	5	1	59	17	205

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	Visible minority	29	32	21	7	4	0	8	66	12	45
2020	Non-visible minority	26	29	22	12	5	0	6	59	18	258

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	Visible minority	31	44	19	5	2	0	0	74	7	45
2020	Non-visible minority	26	29	31	10	2	1	0	56	13	258
2019	Visible minority	11	27	24	29	8	0	0	38	38	25
2019	Non-visible minority	7	24	35	18	13	0	2	32	32	149
2018	Visible minority	14	27	31	29	0	0	0	41	29	30
2018	Non-visible minority	15	31	28	19	7	0	0	46	26	165
2017	Visible minority	14	39	34	5	8	0	0	52	13	37
2017	Non-visible minority	16	37	28	10	6	1	1	54	17	205

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	Visible minority	16	34	34	6	9	0	0	50	15	45
2020	Non-visible minority	19	33	29	13	5	0	1	52	18	259
2019	Visible minority	3	13	32	42	10	0	0	16	52	25
2019	Non-visible minority	7	21	27	27	15	0	2	29	43	149
2018	Visible minority	19	12	45	13	12	0	0	30	25	30
2018	Non-visible minority	11	24	30	22	12	0	0	35	34	164
2017	Visible minority	19	18	25	27	11	0	0	37	37	37
2017	Non-visible minority	11	28	33	16	10	1	0	40	27	205

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	Visible minority	29	35	17	11	8	0	0	64	19	45
2020	Non-visible minority	28	33	22	11	5	0	1	62	16	258
2019	Visible minority	11	11	42	29	7	0	0	22	36	25
2019	Non-visible minority	10	28	23	27	11	0	1	39	38	147
2018	Visible minority	22	34	7	29	8	0	0	56	37	30
2018	Non-visible minority	22	27	26	17	8	0	0	49	24	165
2017	Visible minority	19	30	19	26	5	0	0	49	32	37
2017	Non-visible minority	16	34	24	18	5	1	1	52	24	205

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	Visible minority	34	37	11	11	8	0	71	18	45
2020	Non-visible minority	38	29	17	11	3	1	68	15	253
2019	Visible minority	26	41	3	20	11	0	66	31	24
2019	Non-visible minority	28	25	25	13	9	0	53	22	149

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	Visible minority	29	29	18	13	12	0	0	58	25	44
2020	Non-visible minority	21	31	28	15	4	0	0	52	19	259

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	Visible minority	28	30	19	17	5	0	0	59	22	45
2020	Non-visible minority	30	27	25	14	4	1	0	57	17	259
2019	Visible minority	15	48	17	4	16	0	0	63	20	25
2019	Non-visible minority	14	31	28	14	13	0	0	45	27	149
2018	Visible minority	7	31	47	14	2	0	0	37	15	30
2018	Non-visible minority	12	33	30	11	13	0	1	46	25	163
2017	Visible minority	22	32	27	11	8	0	0	54	19	37
2017	Non-visible minority	18	30	29	12	7	1	2	50	20	205

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	Visible minority	50	22	17	7	0	4	75	8	45
2020	Non-visible minority	49	25	14	7	2	3	76	9	259
2019	Visible minority	44	23	15	10	8	0	67	18	25
2019	Non-visible minority	37	29	19	7	6	3	68	13	148
2018	Visible minority	34	29	22	2	0	13	73	2	30
2018	Non-visible minority	44	29	15	4	3	5	76	8	163
2017	Visible minority	35	39	13	5	5	3	76	11	38
2017	Non-visible minority	51	23	15	6	4	2	75	10	205

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	Visible minority	46	34	17	4	0	0	0	79	4	45
2020	Non-visible minority	45	31	17	6	1	0	0	76	7	258

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	66	13	10	2	0	4	5	87	2	45
2020	Non-visible minority	71	17	6	1	0	0	4	92	1	256
2019	Visible minority	67	25	0	0	8	0	0	92	8	25
2019	Non-visible minority	65	10	5	2	0	2	15	91	3	148
2018	Visible minority	68	14	4	0	0	0	14	96	0	29
2018	Non-visible minority	70	13	5	0	3	0	8	91	3	165

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	Visible minority	67	6	7	5	6	8	0	80	12	44
2020	Non-visible minority	79	9	4	1	2	0	4	92	4	259
2019	Visible minority	70	9	4	11	6	0	0	79	17	25
2019	Non-visible minority	71	13	4	2	5	2	3	89	7	148
2018	Visible minority	54	17	7	5	8	0	8	78	15	30
2018	Non-visible minority	78	8	3	2	2	1	6	92	5	165
2017	Visible minority	61	26	8	0	3	0	3	89	3	38
2017	Non-visible minority	69	17	6	2	3	1	2	89	6	205

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	Visible minority	50	23	15	4	9	0	72	12	45
2020	Non-visible minority	55	27	10	4	3	1	83	7	255
2019	Visible minority	63	17	7	3	10	0	80	13	25
2019	Non-visible minority	42	29	18	5	4	1	72	10	149
2018	Visible minority	37	26	18	0	10	10	69	11	30
2018	Non-visible minority	40	31	13	8	3	5	75	12	165
2017	Visible minority	53	27	13	3	3	3	82	5	38
2017	Non-visible minority	49	23	14	8	4	1	73	13	205

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	Visible minority	68	9	12	5	6	0	77	11	45
2020	Non-visible minority	64	20	7	5	3	1	85	8	258
2019	Visible minority	41	35	17	4	3	0	76	7	25
2019	Non-visible minority	43	28	11	7	8	2	72	16	149
2018	Visible minority	37	22	16	8	7	10	65	17	30
2018	Non-visible minority	52	24	10	8	3	3	78	11	165
2017	Visible minority	42	45	5	5	0	3	89	5	38
2017	Non-visible minority	50	25	15	3	5	2	77	8	204

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	Visible minority	51	18	2	2	4	0	23	91	7	45
2020	Non-visible minority	52	14	6	1	2	0	25	88	4	259
2019	Visible minority	51	4	13	0	0	3	29	82	0	25
2019	Non-visible minority	45	17	5	3	0	0	30	89	4	148
2018	Visible minority	36	25	0	7	2	0	30	88	12	30
2018	Non-visible minority	48	12	11	3	0	1	26	82	3	160
2017	Visible minority	45	21	10	0	0	0	23	87	0	38
2017	Non-visible minority	50	12	4	4	2	0	27	86	9	203

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	Visible minority	51	35	9	2	2	0	2	87	4	45
2020	Non-visible minority	65	20	8	2	1	0	4	89	3	260
2019	Visible minority	58	15	25	3	0	0	0	73	3	25
2019	Non-visible minority	52	24	11	2	1	2	8	84	3	150
2018	Visible minority	49	27	14	0	0	0	10	85	0	30
2018	Non-visible minority	56	19	10	7	0	0	8	81	8	164
2017	Visible minority	60	24	14	0	0	0	3	86	0	38
2017	Non-visible minority	62	19	5	2	1	1	9	90	4	204

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	Visible minority	54	23	9	6	6	2	0	78	12	44
2020	Non-visible minority	59	19	12	4	3	0	2	80	8	256
2019	Visible minority	65	12	11	10	0	3	0	78	10	25
2019	Non-visible minority	56	25	5	3	7	0	4	85	10	150
2018	Visible minority	48	19	13	4	8	0	8	72	13	30
2018	Non-visible minority	58	28	4	7	2	1	1	87	9	165
2017	Visible minority	47	22	10	5	10	2	3	73	16	38
2017	Non-visible minority	56	21	13	4	3	0	3	80	7	205

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	Visible minority	42	40	9	7	2	0	82	9	45
2020	Non-visible minority	51	26	16	4	1	3	79	4	260
2019	Visible minority	44	35	12	0	8	0	80	8	25
2019	Non-visible minority	61	23	9	4	0	3	86	5	150
2018	Visible minority	50	22	12	8	0	8	78	9	30
2018	Non-visible minority	50	26	18	2	2	1	78	4	165
2017	Visible minority	63	23	5	6	0	3	89	6	38
2017	Non-visible minority	56	16	21	3	1	2	74	4	205

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	Visible minority	22	45	17	2	9	0	4	71	12	45
2020	Non-visible minority	19	40	34	7	1	0	0	58	8	258

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	6	28	50	9	8	0	33	17	45
2020	Non-visible minority	9	27	44	14	4	1	37	19	259
2019	Visible minority	10	28	46	15	0	0	38	15	25
2019	Non-visible minority	7	28	36	20	10	0	35	29	150
2018	Visible minority	12	13	44	31	0	0	24	31	30
2018	Non-visible minority	6	22	42	25	6	0	28	30	165
2017	Visible minority	5	32	49	8	6	0	37	13	38
2017	Non-visible minority	8	25	45	15	5	1	33	21	205

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	Visible minority	7	20	48	17	8	0	0	25	27	44
2020	Non-visible minority	4	20	46	21	7	1	0	29	25	259
2019	Visible minority	0	45	35	5	15	0	0	20	45	25
2019	Non-visible minority	10	26	38	21	5	0	0	26	36	149
2018	Visible minority	0	23	36	31	10	0	0	41	23	30
2018	Non-visible minority	10	20	36	26	8	0	0	34	30	163
2017	Visible minority	5	16	43	36	0	0	0	36	21	38
2017	Non-visible minority	4	20	41	25	8	0	1	33	25	204

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	Visible minority	20	45	14	17	4	0	65	21	45
2020	Non-visible minority	20	43	23	10	2	2	65	12	260
2019	Visible minority	16	19	44	13	6	3	36	19	25
2019	Non-visible minority	5	23	34	19	14	5	29	35	150
2018	Visible minority	15	24	40	14	0	7	42	15	30
2018	Non-visible minority	7	32	33	12	9	6	42	22	165
2017	Visible minority	13	31	25	13	13	5	47	27	38
2017	Non-visible minority	6	33	29	17	8	7	42	27	203

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	Visible minority	26	34	21	13	2	4	0	63	16	45
2020	Non-visible minority	25	39	18	12	6	1	0	64	18	259

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	35	37	15	9	4	0	0	72	13	45
2020	Non-visible minority	34	40	9	9	6	2	0	75	16	259

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	Visible minority	43	41	11	4	2	0	0	83	6	45
2020	Non-visible minority	42	36	12	4	2	3	0	81	6	257

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	15	56	18	7	4	0	71	11	45
2020	Non-visible minority	21	42	21	11	5	0	64	16	260
2019	Visible minority	8	47	23	18	3	0	55	21	25
2019	Non-visible minority	6	20	17	35	20	2	26	56	150
2018	Visible minority	8	35	35	14	0	7	47	15	30
2018	Non-visible minority	7	39	22	19	12	2	47	31	165
2017	Visible minority	11	39	19	18	8	5	53	27	38
2017	Non-visible minority	12	37	22	19	8	1	50	28	205

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	Visible minority	52	45	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	45
2020	Non-visible minority	49	40	5	6	0	0	0	89	6	260

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	Visible minority	53	40	4	4	0	0	0	93	4	44
2020	Non-visible minority	51	38	6	4	1	0	0	89	5	257

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	Visible minority	39	48	11	2	0	0	0	87	2	45
2020	Non-visible minority	47	36	10	5	1	0	1	84	6	260

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	Visible minority	56	39	4	2	0	0	0	94	2	45
2020	Non-visible minority	52	35	6	3	1	1	3	90	3	260

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	71	28	2	0	0	0	0	98	0	45
2020	Non-visible minority	79	19	0	1	0	1	0	99	1	260

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	Visible minority	47	36	15	0	0	2	0	84	0	45
2020	Non-visible minority	39	43	9	6	2	0	0	83	8	254

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	Visible minority	56	31	11	0	0	2	0	88	0	45
2020	Non-visible minority	48	37	4	8	1	2	0	87	9	256

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	Visible minority	57	32	9	0	2	0	0	89	2	45
2020	Non-visible minority	55	33	7	3	1	1	0	88	5	257

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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	Visible minority	7	93	45
2020	Non-visible minority	7	93	256

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	Visible minority	2	98	45
2020	Non-visible minority	10	90	258
2019	Visible minority	13	87	25
2019	Non-visible minority	10	90	150
2017	Visible minority	19	81	38
2017	Non-visible minority	9	91	205

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Non-visible minority	67	33	18

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-visible minority	25	41	27	8	0	0	0	66	8	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	Visible minority	49	37	9	0	2	0	4	89	2	45
2020	Non-visible minority	40	43	7	2	1	3	4	89	3	260

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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	22	50	28	0	69	31	45
2020	Non-visible minority	14	60	25	0	81	19	260

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	Visible minority	73	27	11
2020	Non-visible minority	42	58	40

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	Visible minority	32	36	16	8	8	0	0	68	16	11
2020	Non-visible minority	20	19	18	16	23	0	4	41	41	40

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	Visible minority	24	16	8	25	8	19	0	49	41	11
2020	Non-visible minority	10	8	18	26	19	2	18	23	55	39

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	Visible minority	58	7	2	2	0	2	29	95	3	45
2020	Non-visible minority	59	11	6	2	0	3	20	90	2	260
2019	Visible minority	55	8	10	0	0	5	21	86	0	24
2019	Non-visible minority	58	14	7	1	2	1	17	89	3	149
2018	Visible minority	73	10	0	2	8	2	6	89	11	30
2018	Non-visible minority	73	8	3	0	2	0	13	94	3	165

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for National Film Board of Canada by Question 120. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

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 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

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