Ontario

Quebec

Camaraderie

Pride

Fairness

Respect

Credibility

Number Of Responses
139
8
42
40
26
22
85
51
134
4
22
45
25
21
14
3
8
94
29
13
0
132
6
24
108
4
130
20
12
25
10
69
8
5
2
Management keeps me informed about important issues and changes.
82%
75%
95%
73%
81%
76%
82%
82%
81%
91%
91%
84%
62%
69%
75%
80%
86%
92%
82%
80%
88%
81%
84%
70%
67%
88%
50%
91% 100% 100%
Management makes its expectations clear.
85%
75%
90%
74%
85%
95%
87%
82%
84%
91%
86%
96%
65%
69%
100% 84%
83%
92%
84%
75%
86%
84%
70%
75%
80%
67%
94% 100% 100%
I can ask management any reasonable question and get a straight answer.
84%
88%
95%
72%
77%
90%
86%
82%
83%
91%
86%
96%
67%
69%
88%
82%
86%
92%
83%
74%
85%
84%
75%
75%
88%
56%
91% 100% 100%
Management is approachable, easy to talk with.
85%
88%
88%
80%
81%
95%
86%
86%
86%
95%
91%
84%
75%
69%
88%
85%
86%
92%
85% 100% 79%
86%
86%
79%
58%
84%
60%
97% 100% 100%
Management is competent at running the business.
93%
88%
98%
90%
96%
90%
94%
94%
93%
100% 93%
96%
86%
92%
100% 91%
97% 100%
93% 100% 88%
94%
94%
89%
83%
92%
80%
99% 100%
Management hires people who fit in well here.
87%
88%
88%
83%
85%
95%
92%
80%
87%
95%
89%
92%
71%
77%
100% 87%
86%
92%
86%
80%
75%
90%
88%
85%
75%
84%
70%
94% 100% 80%
Management does a good job of assigning and coordinating people.
82%
75%
93%
73%
77%
86%
81%
82%
81%
95%
84%
88%
70%
62%
75%
80%
86%
85%
82%
80%
75%
83%
83%
70%
75%
79%
56%
90% 100% 100%
Management trusts people to do a good job without watching over their shoulders.
94%
88%
98%
93%
92%
95%
96%
90%
94%
95%
93%
96%
95%
85%
100% 94%
97%
92%
94% 100% 92%
94%
94%
80% 100% 92% 100% 97% 100% 100%
People here are given a lot of responsibility.
85%
75%
88%
80%
88%
90%
87%
82%
85%
91%
87%
80%
80%
92%
100% 84%
93%
92%
85% 100% 92%
83%
85%
80%
83%
84%
67%
91% 100% 100%
Management has a clear view of where the organization is going and how to get there.
91%
88%
98%
88%
85%
95%
93%
90%
91%
100% 93%
96%
81%
77%
100% 92%
90%
92%
91% 100% 83%
93%
91%
85%
92%
88%
80%
97% 100% 100%
Management delivers on its promises.
82%
50%
93%
73%
81%
95%
81%
86%
82%
95%
87%
76%
71%
85%
71%
81%
90%
91%
83%
80%
83%
82%
83%
70%
67%
84%
50%
94% 100% 100%
Management's actions match its words.
80%
88%
90%
70%
73%
86%
83%
76%
80%
95%
87%
80%
67%
62%
75%
80%
83%
85%
81% 100% 63%
83%
80%
70%
58%
79%
60%
91% 100% 100%
I believe management would lay people off only as a last resort.
76%
50%
71%
73%
88%
90%
76%
78%
76%
86%
70%
68%
81%
69%
100% 70%
89%
92%
75%
80%
71%
77%
77%
80%
50%
64%
40%
90% 100% 80%
Management is honest and ethical in its business practices.
94%
75%
98%
93%
96%
95%
94%
96%
94%
100% 91% 100% 86%
92%
100% 94%
97% 100%
94%
80%
96%
94%
94%
95% 100% 96%
70%
97% 100% 100%
I am offered training or development to further myself professionally.
69%
63%
74%
69%
65%
67%
69%
71%
69%
82%
77%
64%
57%
62%
75%
70%
66%
77%
68%
75%
69%
71%
70%
50%
68%
67%
74%
88% 100%
I am given the resources and equipment to do my job.
88% 100% 95%
85%
81%
81%
89%
84%
87%
100% 91%
92%
76%
62%
100% 88%
83%
92%
87%
79%
89%
88%
75%
75%
88%
78%
94% 100% 80%
Management shows appreciation for good work and extra effort.
75%
50%
93%
63%
81%
71%
77%
75%
75%
95%
78%
72%
67%
69%
63%
77%
72%
85%
76% 100% 75%
74%
78%
65%
58%
76%
70%
84% 100% 100%
Management recognizes honest mistakes as part of doing business.
85%
75%
90%
80%
84%
90%
86%
84%
86%
95%
80%
92%
81%
83%
88%
83%
89% 100%
85%
80%
88%
85%
85%
85%
73%
88%
60%
91% 100% 100%
Management genuinely seeks and responds to suggestions and ideas.
85%
63%
90%
82%
88%
86%
83%
90%
85%
91%
84%
88%
81%
83%
88%
82%
90% 100%
84% 100% 79%
86%
87%
89%
67%
84%
50%
94% 100% 100%
Management involves people in decisions that affect their jobs or work environment.
76%
63%
88%
65%
69%
90%
79%
74%
75%
86%
84%
68%
62%
62%
86%
75%
76%
92%
75%
80%
67%
78%
76%
70%
33%
64%
50%
94% 100% 100%
This is a physically safe place to work.
98%
88% 100% 97%
96% 100% 96% 100% 98%
100% 98% 100% 95% 100%
100% 97% 100% 100%
98%
100% 97%
99% 100% 100% 96%
89%
99% 100% 100%
This is a psychologically and emotionally healthy place to work.
86%
50%
90%
88%
81%
90%
89%
80%
85%
95%
89%
88%
81%
62%
88%
83%
93%
92%
85% 100% 79%
86%
87%
85%
58%
84%
70%
93% 100% 100%
Our facilities contribute to a good working environment.
93% 100% 95%
90%
84% 100% 94%
90%
92%
100% 93%
96%
90%
77%
100% 92%
97%
92%
93% 100% 87%
94%
93%
79% 100% 92%
90%
96% 100% 100%
I am able to take time off from work when I think it's necessary.
91%
88%
88%
90%
92% 100% 92%
92%
91%
95%
91%
84%
90%
92%
100% 89% 100% 100%
92%
80%
83%
94%
91%
90%
67%
96%
70%
99% 100% 100%
People are encouraged to balance their work life and their personal life.
78%
50%
79%
80%
73%
90%
79%
78%
79%
82%
89%
72%
62%
77%
75%
76%
86%
85%
79%
60%
54%
84%
81%
85%
42%
76%
60%
87% 100% 100%
Management shows a sincere interest in me as a person, not just an employee.
78%
63%
86%
73%
77%
81%
77%
80%
78%
91%
82%
80%
62%
69%
88%
80%
69% 100%
78%
60%
75%
80%
79%
60%
58%
76%
50%
93% 100% 80%
We have special and unique benefits here.
56%
38%
69%
47%
46%
62%
54%
59%
55%
62%
59%
48%
57%
62%
50%
54%
59%
69%
57%
40%
46%
59%
56%
28%
33%
56%
30%
71%
88%
60%
My work offers me opportunities to develop my skills and knowledge.
77%
63%
83%
65%
85%
81%
76%
76%
77%
86%
80%
68%
71%
69%
100% 74%
79% 100%
76%
60%
67%
80%
77%
60%
50%
96%
40%
85% 100% 80%
People here are paid fairly for the work they do.
69%
75%
81%
60%
62%
67%
65%
75%
68%
91%
76%
60%
57%
54%
63%
68%
72%
77%
70%
40%
63%
71%
69%
50%
67%
68%
50%
78% 100% 100%
I feel I receive a fair share of the profits made by this organization.
61%
43%
66%
54%
64%
74%
60%
66%
62%
85%
61%
55%
60%
40%
57%
60%
63%
77%
62%
60%
67%
60%
62%
29%
67%
43%
50%
77% 100% 100%
Everyone has an opportunity to get special recognition.
72%
25%
76%
74%
83%
71%
74%
72%
73%
91%
72%
64%
62%
75%
100% 69%
76%
92%
71%
70%
73%
74%
50%
67%
75%
50%
82% 100% 100%
I am treated as a full member here regardless of my position.
88%
88%
88%
85%
92%
90%
89%
88%
88%
95%
91%
88%
70%
92%
100% 86%
93% 100%
88%
60%
88%
90%
89%
89%
58% 100% 60%
94% 100% 100%
Promotions go to those who best deserve them.
78%
63%
88%
70%
77%
76%
77%
78%
77%
86%
91%
76%
57%
54%
75%
76%
83%
85%
79% 100% 71%
78%
81%
70%
58%
80%
60%
85% 100% 100%
Managers avoid playing favourites.
75%
50%
79%
73%
81%
76%
74%
78%
76%
91%
82%
72%
57%
54%
88%
74%
79%
77%
75%
60%
75%
76%
78%
65%
50%
72%
50%
88% 100% 100%
People avoid politicking and backstabbing as ways to get things done.
78%
50%
79%
73%
81%
90%
77%
78%
77%
91%
80%
76%
71%
62%
75%
76%
79%
85%
78%
80%
67%
80%
79%
75%
58%
72%
30%
91% 100% 100%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their age.
90%
63%
90%
93%
92%
90%
90%
88%
89%
95%
89%
84%
90%
92%
100% 87%
97% 100%
89% 100% 88%
90%
91% 100% 75%
84%
80%
94% 100% 100%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their race or ethnicity.
99% 100% 100% 97% 100% 100% 99% 100% 99%
100% 98% 100% 100% 100%
100% 100% 100% 100%
99%
100% 99%
99% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their sex.
95% 100% 98%
88%
96% 100% 94%
96%
95%
100% 98%
96%
90%
92%
88%
95% 100% 92%
95% 100% 91%
95%
96%
95%
83%
96%
90%
99% 100% 100%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.
94% 100% 98%
88%
92% 100% 93%
98%
94%
100% 98%
96%
90%
92%
75%
95%
97%
92%
95% 100% 96%
93%
95%
95% 100% 96%
67%
97% 100% 100%
If I am unfairly treated, I believe I'll be given a fair shake if I appeal.
82%
75%
88%
77%
76%
90%
82%
84%
81%
90%
91%
76%
76%
69%
63%
81%
86%
85%
83% 100% 65%
84%
83%
78%
50%
88%
40%
93% 100% 100%
I feel I make a difference here.
75%
38%
74%
73%
85%
90%
75%
78%
75%
82%
73%
64%
71%
85%
100% 71%
83% 100%
76%
40%
67%
79%
77%
70%
58%
72%
30%
88% 100% 80%
My work has special meaning: this is not "just a job".
82%
88%
83%
79%
81%
81%
84%
78%
83%
91%
84%
80%
76%
77%
88%
77%
97%
92%
82%
83%
82%
83%
75%
67%
80%
56%
91% 100% 100%
When I look at what we accomplish, I feel a sense of pride.
90%
88%
95%
80%
92%
95%
91%
88%
89%
95%
96%
88%
76%
83%
100% 87%
96% 100%
89% 100% 92%
89%
91%
74%
75%
96%
67%
99% 100% 100%
People here are willing to give extra to get the job done.
87%
88%
93%
79%
81%
95%
88%
84%
87%
95%
93%
88%
81%
62%
88%
86%
86%
92%
87%
79%
89%
87%
70%
83%
92%
78%
91% 100% 100%
I want to work here for a long time.
88%
75%
86%
85%
92%
95%
89%
86%
87%
95%
84%
88%
86%
92%
88%
84%
97% 100%
87% 100% 83%
88%
89%
95%
50%
92%
50%
97% 100% 100%
I'm proud to tell others I work here.
96% 100% 95%
95%
92% 100% 94% 100% 95%
100% 100% 96%
90%
92%
88%
93% 100% 100%
95% 100% 96%
95%
96%
95% 100% 100% 60%
99% 100% 100%
People look forward to coming to work here.
82%
75%
88%
73%
84%
90%
85%
80%
83%
95%
82%
84%
76%
62%
100% 80%
90%
92%
82%
60%
74%
85%
82%
65%
67%
88%
60%
93% 100% 100%
I feel good about the ways we contribute to the community.
93% 100% 93%
92%
88% 100% 93%
96%
94%
100% 98%
96%
80%
92%
86%
92%
96%
92%
94%
92%
94%
94%
90% 100% 92%
67%
97% 100% 100%
I can be myself around here.
87%
88%
93%
83%
85%
90%
90%
84%
86%
95%
96%
80%
76%
69%
100% 84%
97%
92%
87% 100% 83%
87%
88%
80%
67%
92%
50%
96% 100% 100%
People celebrate special events around here.
89%
75%
88%
88%
88% 100% 90%
86%
89%
91%
91%
88%
81% 100%
88%
87%
90% 100%
88%
80%
92%
89%
90%
80%
75%
92%
80%
94% 100% 100%
People care about each other here.
90%
88%
90%
88%
85% 100% 89%
92%
89%
100% 89%
92%
86%
85%
86%
90%
93%
92%
91% 100% 88%
90%
91%
85%
92%
88%
80%
94% 100% 100%
This is a friendly place to work.
91%
75%
95%
90%
85%
95%
92%
88%
90%
100% 93%
92% 100% 54%
88%
88%
97%
92%
90%
80%
83%
93%
91%
80%
83%
96%
70%
96% 100% 100%
This is a fun place to work.
85%
75%
88%
80%
81%
95%
84%
86%
85%
95%
86%
83%
81%
69%
88%
85%
86%
92%
84%
80%
83%
85%
85%
75%
73%
92%
50%
93% 100% 100%
When you join the organization, you are made to feel welcome.
93%
75%
95%
87%
96% 100% 92%
94%
93%
95%
89% 100% 86% 100%
100% 91%
97% 100%
92%
60% 100% 92%
94%
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92%
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99% 100% 100%
When people change jobs or work units, they are made to feel right at home.
85%
75%
93%
77%
76%
95%
88%
80%
84%
95%
89%
88%
71%
69%
88%
85%
86%
92%
84% 100% 75%
86%
86%
75%
75%
92%
50%
92% 100% 100%
There is a "family" or "team" feeling here.
88% 100% 88%
80%
88% 100% 92%
84%
89%
95%
93%
92%
76%
75%
88%
87%
93%
92%
88%
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91%
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83%
92%
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96% 100% 100%
We're all in this together.
82%
88%
83%
73%
81%
95%
81%
84%
82%
91%
84%
88%
71%
69%
75%
80%
90%
85%
82%
60%
67%
86%
82%
80%
58%
84%
40%
93% 100% 100%
You can count on people to cooperate.
83%
50%
88%
81%
79%
95%
83%
83%
84%
89%
86%
88%
80%
77%
63%
82%
86%
92%
83%
77%
85%
84%
74%
67%
88%
67%
91% 100% 100%
Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.
93%
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100% 93%
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Province

Alberta

Belief in the organization's

mission, products or services

Job security

Opportunity for professional

and career advancement

Compensation and benefits

What motivates you most to work for

this organization?

Work life balance

No

Yes

First Job

Salary

Commission

How Paid

Hourly

No

Executive / Senior Manager

Manager / Supervisor

Staff Non Management

Yes

Trade Union
Member

Job type

Over 20 Years

6 Months or Less

Part-Time

Full-Time

Male

Female

55 Years Or Older

45 Years To 54 Years

35 Years To 44 Years

26 Years To 34 Years

Company Perspective

Result 2013

Overall Results

25 Years Or Younger

The Ian Martin Group

16 Years To 20 Years

Years of service with this organization

11 Years To 15 Years

Work status

6 Years To 10 Years

Gender

2 Years To 5 Years

Age category

7 Months to Less than 2 Years

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