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E-Polling Results NMC Forum Winnipeg May 9, 2012

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2 Q1: Which of the following best describes you? 1.Manager / Team Leader 2.Executive or EX Equivalent 3.Aspiring Manager 4.Other 1 2 3 4

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33 Q2: I work in: 1.Atlantic Canada (NL, NS, NB, PE) 2.National Capital Region 3.Central Canada outside the National Capital Region (ON, QC) 4.Western Canada Region (MB, SK, AB, BC) 5.The North (YT, NT, NU) 1 2 3 4 5

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44 Q3: In my current position, I have delegated authority for: 1.Finances only 2.Human Resources only 3.Both Human Resources and Finances 4.Neither Human Resources nor Finances 1 2 3 4

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5 Q4: I believe my organization adequately equips new managers with the competencies they require to do their job effectively. 1.Strongly disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neither agree nor disagree 4.Agree 5.Strongly agree 1 2 3 4 5

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6 Q5: I have the freedom and authority to do what I am responsible to do. 1.Strongly disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neither agree nor disagree 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree 1 2 3 4 5

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7 Q6: My organization allows me to participate in activities outside of my core responsibilities that pique my personal interest. 1.Strongly disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neither agree nor disagree 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree 1 2 3 4 5

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8 Q7: Of the following, the main reason I might not address performance management issues is: 1.Avoid conflict and not take action 2.I am not sure of what I can and cannot do when addressing PM 3.Not able to give employees training and support 4.I cannot risk losing the employee 5.I deal with PM issues effectively 6.I do not have PM responsibilities 1 2 3 4 5 6

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9 Q8: My organization is doing a good job of communicating information around recent budget decisions. 1.Strongly disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neither agree nor disagree 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree 1 2 3 4 5

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10 Q9: Is your organization streamlining rules and policies or eliminating unnecessary ones? 1.Yes 2.No 3.Unsure 1 2 3

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11 Q10: What support or tools do you need most to cope with all of the current and anticipated changes? 1.Stress Management 2.Better understanding of EAP services 3.Difficult conversations and conflict resolution 4.Managing competing priorities 5.Workforce planning 1 2 3 4 5

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12 Q11: As a manager I am fully aware of the policy on, and possible implications of, the use of personal social media tools such as Facebook or Twitter. 1.Strongly disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neither agree nor disagree 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree 1 2 3 4 5

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13 Q12: I feel I have a good understanding of what it will be like to work as a manager in the future Public Service. 1.Strongly disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neither agree nor disagree 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree 1 2 3 4 5

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14 Q13: I believe that I have the competencies to effectively lead and manage in a streamlined and modernized Public Service. 1.Strongly disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neither agree nor disagree 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree 6.Not applicable 1 2 3 4 5 6

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15 Q14: As a manager, my biggest workforce challenge over the next 12 to 24 months will be: 1.Providing employees affected by WFA with advice and support 2.Running - Selection for Retention and Layoff 3.Keeping employees motivated and engaged 4.Keeping a positive frame of mind (personal mental health) 5.N/A I do not anticipate significant impacts in my org. 6.N/A I do not have people responsibility 1 2 3 4 5 6

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16 Q15: I am comfortable with hiring employees who have been affected by workforce adjustment from the Priority Administration System. 1.Strongly disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neither agree nor disagree 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree 6.Not Applicable 1 2 3 4 5 6

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17 Q16: I am comfortable with managing the alternation process. 1.Strongly disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neither agree nor disagree 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree 6.Not Applicable 1 2 3 4 5 6

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18 Q17: My organization has adequately equipped me to manage Work Force Adjustment. 1.Strongly disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neither agree nor disagree 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree 6.Not Applicable 1 2 3 4 5 6

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19 Q18: Please rate your level of engagement based on the following scale: 1.Highly engaged 2.Engaged 3.Disengaged 4.Actively disengaged 5.Not sure 1 2 3 4 5

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Q19: Please rate your organization's level of engagement based on the following scale: 1.Highly engaged 2.Engaged 3.Disengaged 4.Actively disengaged 5.Not sure 20 1 2 3 4 5

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Q20: I work in an environment where I feel valued, can acknowledge problems when they occur, and can ask for help when needed. 1.Strongly disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neither agree nor disagree 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree 21 1 2 3 4 5

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Q21: I feel comfortable providing assistance, advice and support to employees who experience personal or mental health issues that affect their well-being at work. 1.Strongly disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neither agree nor disagree 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree 6.Not Applicable 22 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Q22: As a manager, in order to effectively manage employee illness, injury or disability, I would benefit most from: 1.Better understanding of disability management 2.Policy and guidelines that support early intervention and active case management 3.Access to disability management advisors 4.Benefits and services that support remaining at work 5.Access to data to better manage absence due to illness 6.N/A, I do not manage staff. 23 1 2 3 4 5 6