2016 OSFI Employee Survey
Data Tables

Note: open-ended questions and responses are not included in the tables below. Most of the questions in the employee survey are phrased so that agreement corresponds with a positive outcome (e.g. I understand OSFI's mandate). In six questions the direction of statements is reversed, so that agreement signifies a negative outcome (e.g. I experience considerable tension on a regular basis in my work environment). These questions (Q19, Q66, Q67, Q68, Q74, and Q80) appeared in the survey as shown in the questionnaire. Results from these questions, however, are reversed in the report and flagged with (do not) in the statements (e.g. I do not experience considerable tension...), in order to more easily compare these findings with others in the same thematic area. Don’t know and not applicable responses were excluded from the analysis; percentages were recalculated in the report.

Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement.

Q1. I understand: OSFI's mandate.

Q2. I understand: OSFI's values.

Q3. I understand: The priorities for my sector/group.

Q4. Generally, OSFI's values are demonstrated by the people who work at OSFI.

Q5. As an organization, OSFI is doing a good job of managing organizational change (e.g., changes in reporting structures, staffing levels, technology renewal).

Q6A. I obtain collaboration and cooperation from colleagues outside my work unit when I ask for it.

Q6B. When appropriate, I actively offer assistance to colleagues outside my work unit.

Q7. Communication is effective: Within my team.

Q8. Communication is effective: Between teams in my sector/group.

Q10. I am kept informed about: Issues affecting my team.

Q11. I am kept informed about: Issues affecting my sector/group.

Q12. I am kept informed about: The future direction for OSFI (e.g. over the next one to three years).

Q14. I receive timely feedback from my immediate supervisor.

Q15. I understand the performance criteria used to evaluate my job performance.

Q16. I understand how my performance review is linked to my pay.

Q17. The performance review process has been useful in helping me set objectives to improve my job performance.

Q18. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Q19. The volume and/or quality of my work suffers because of the poor performance of others.

Q20. My immediate supervisor does a good job of addressing poor performance in the workplace.

Q21. I get the (internal or external) training I need to do my job.

Q22. I am able to get on-the-job coaching to help me improve the way I do my work.

Q23. OSFI makes tools and resources available for me to take responsibility for my career development.

Q24. There are enough opportunities for assignments and deployments at OSFI.

Q25. The process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly at OSFI.

Q28. My immediate supervisor generally: Has the right people skills to lead me.

Q29. My immediate supervisor generally: Has the right technical skills to lead me.

Q30. My immediate supervisor generally: Seeks the opinions and suggestions of his/her employees.

Q31. My immediate supervisor generally: Acts on the suggestions of his/her employees.

Q32. My immediate supervisor generally: Explains reasons behind decisions to his/her employees.

Q33. My immediate supervisor generally: Gives his/her employees the latitude to make decisions and act on them.

Q34. My immediate supervisor generally: Encourages collaboration within his/her team.

Q35. My immediate supervisor generally: Encourages collaboration between teams at OSFI.

Q36. My immediate supervisor generally: Treats me with respect.

Q37. In general, I feel free to voice my opinion or suggestions about issues/tasks I am working on to my immediate supervisor.

Q38. I am confident approaching my immediate supervisor with concerns without fear of reprisal.

Q40. I have trust and confidence in the Executive Committee of OSFI.

Q41. I have trust and confidence in the Senior Management Team of OSFI.

Q42. Essential information flows effectively from OSFI's Executive Committee to staff.

Q43. OSFI's Senior Management Team: Provides strong leadership.

Q44. OSFI's Senior Management Team: Provides clear and consistent direction.

Q45. OSFI's Senior Management Team: Seeks the opinions and suggestions of others.

Q46. OSFI's Senior Management Team: Empowers employees to make decisions and act on them.

Q47. OSFI's Senior Management Team: Strives for the success of the entire organization rather than the success of individuals or groups.

Q48. OSFI's Senior Management Team: Treats employees with respect.

Q49. OSFI's Senior Management Team: Generally demonstrates OSFI's values.

Q50A. Do you currently have any employees who report to you directly (i.e., direct reports)?

Q50B. I receive the support I need to address unsatisfactory performance issues.

Q52. I understand my obligations at OSFI with respect to the Official Languages Act, as it applies to dealing with both OSFI employees and with external stakeholders.

Q53. OSFI's Senior Management Team demonstrates support for OSFI's obligations with respect to the Official Languages Act.

Q54. When I prepare written material for internal purposes, including electronic mail, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Q55. During meetings with my team I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Q56. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Q57. The training offered by OSFI is available to me in the official language of my choice.

Q58. OSFI implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

Q59. I think that OSFI respects individual differences.

Q61. OSFI has good policies and practices to support balance between work, family and personal life.

Q62. My immediate supervisor supports my efforts to balance my work, family and personal life, and applies OSFI's policies as needed.

Q63. If operational requirements allow it, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed work weeks, telework).

Q64. OSFI provides appropriate resources (e.g. Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives) to assist me in managing challenges in balancing my work, family and personal life.

Q65. I have support from my immediate supervisor to participate in wellness initiatives and activities.

Q66. I frequently experience stress because my workload makes it difficult to achieve a healthy balance between my work and personal life.

Q67. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of my workload.

Q68. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of frequently changing priorities.

Q69. How many hours do you work in an average week?

Q70. I am considered a:

Q72. I am proud to work for OSFI.

Q73. I have positive working relationships with my co-workers.

Q74. I experience considerable tension on a regular basis in my work environment.

Q75. I would recommend OSFI to others as a good place to work.

Q76. My abilities, knowledge and experience are used effectively by OSFI.

Q77. I feel that I am a valued member of OSFI.

Q78. I find the work I do at OSFI is meaningful.

Q79. All things considered, I am satisfied with my current job.

Q80. I have intentions of looking for a job outside of OSFI within the next 12 months.

Q82. Overall, I would say that OSFI has a positive work environment.

Q83. OSFI's Senior Management Team has demonstrated a commitment to addressing issues raised in employee surveys.

Q87. How long have you worked at OSFI?

Q88. Are you:

Q93. To assist with OSFI's Official Languages plans, please indicate your official language of choice.

Q89. Are you:

Q90. Are you a member of a visible minority?

Q91. Are you an Aboriginal person?

Q92. Are you a person with a disability?

Q85A. What is your sector/group?

Q85B. To which work unit did you belong for the longest period of 2015?

Q86. In which city do you work?