2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for the Public Service by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - AC

The results of the 2022 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.

Survey Themes

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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
2022 AC 65 30 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 45
2022 AC-01 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 AC 64 30 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 82 14 2 0 0 2 0 98 0 45
2022 AC-01 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 AC 81 13 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 71 25 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 45
2022 AC-01 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 AC 57 37 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 AC 48 30 6 9 6 0 0 78 15 30
2019 AC-01 42 27 13 6 12 0 0 69 18 15

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
2022 AC 64 27 5 3 0 0 0 91 3 45
2022 AC-01 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 AC 38 50 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 16
2019 AC 27 50 6 11 6 0 0 77 16 30
2019 AC-01 21 52 0 14 12 0 0 74 26 15
2018 AC 26 53 9 12 0 0 0 80 12 29
2018 AC-01 29 48 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 11

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 73 22 4 2 0 0 0 95 2 45
2022 AC-01 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 AC 50 32 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 16
2019 AC 44 37 13 3 3 0 0 82 6 30
2019 AC-01 34 40 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 15

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
2022 AC 62 27 4 2 4 0 2 91 6 45
2022 AC-01 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 AC 56 18 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 16
2019 AC 39 38 7 12 4 0 0 77 16 29
2019 AC-01 27 40 7 18 7 0 0 68 25 15
2018 AC 39 35 15 12 0 0 0 74 12 29
2018 AC-01 46 31 9 14 0 0 0 77 14 11

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 62 18 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 45
2022 AC-01 48 19 19 14 0 0 0 67 14 10
2020 AC 56 38 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2019 AC 34 40 20 3 3 0 0 74 6 30
2019 AC-01 21 33 33 6 6 0 0 55 12 15
2018 AC 28 44 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 29
2018 AC-01 15 24 22 40 0 0 0 38 40 11

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 55 28 3 7 6 0 0 83 14 45
2022 AC-01 60 26 0 9 6 0 0 85 15 10
2020 AC 38 25 18 13 6 0 0 63 19 16
2019 AC 32 24 14 17 13 0 0 56 30 29
2019 AC-01 20 21 20 12 26 0 0 42 38 15
2018 AC 22 48 15 12 4 0 0 70 15 29
2018 AC-01 7 54 8 23 9 0 0 60 32 11

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
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
2022 AC 50 42 4 2 0 4 0 95 2 45
2022 AC-01 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 AC 34 47 6 6 6 0 0 81 13 15
2019 AC 43 37 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 29
2019 AC-01 28 45 13 13 0 0 0 74 13 15
2018 AC 37 39 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 29
2018 AC-01 15 54 9 23 0 0 0 68 23 11

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 68 30 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 45
2022 AC-01 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 AC 51 19 18 6 6 0 0 70 12 16
2019 AC 46 35 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 29
2019 AC-01 21 61 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 15
2018 AC 47 39 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 29
2018 AC-01 32 46 8 14 0 0 0 78 14 11

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at 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
2022 AC 56 22 6 11 5 0 0 78 16 45
2022 AC-01 57 18 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 10
2020 AC 32 31 25 6 6 0 0 63 12 16
2019 AC 28 35 13 20 3 0 0 63 23 29
2019 AC-01 14 40 26 13 6 0 0 55 19 15
2018 AC 33 43 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 28
2018 AC-01 15 40 23 23 0 0 0 54 23 11

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 71 11 15 2 2 0 0 82 3 45
2022 AC-01 67 6 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2020 AC 56 26 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 16
2019 AC 46 37 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 29
2019 AC-01 27 46 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 15
2018 AC 35 36 18 11 0 0 0 71 11 29
2018 AC-01 15 32 31 22 0 0 0 47 22 11

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 43 26 15 13 2 0 2 70 15 45
2022 AC-01 28 17 12 33 0 0 10 50 36 10
2020 AC 38 19 31 6 6 0 0 57 12 16
2019 AC 33 29 11 17 10 0 0 62 27 28
2019 AC-01 21 33 14 12 19 0 0 55 31 15
2018 AC 35 36 3 23 4 0 0 71 27 29
2018 AC-01 15 46 0 31 9 0 0 60 40 11

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 51 17 10 16 4 0 2 70 20 45
2022 AC-01 41 8 18 22 0 0 10 55 25 10
2020 AC 32 43 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 16
2019 AC 33 25 22 10 10 0 0 58 20 28
2019 AC-01 7 40 21 12 19 0 0 48 31 15
2018 AC 43 21 12 21 4 0 0 64 24 29
2018 AC-01 29 16 15 32 9 0 0 45 41 11

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 55 34 6 3 2 0 0 88 5 45
2022 AC-01 46 34 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2020 AC 44 38 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 16
2019 AC 38 29 10 20 3 0 0 67 23 30
2019 AC-01 28 39 14 12 6 0 0 68 18 15
2018 AC 35 38 12 12 4 0 0 73 15 29
2018 AC-01 15 45 9 23 9 0 0 59 32 11

Question 16. Overall, I like 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
2022 AC 50 34 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 45
2022 AC-01 37 48 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 10
2020 AC 62 32 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 16
2019 AC 36 50 7 4 3 0 0 87 7 29
2019 AC-01 21 60 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 15
2018 AC 31 53 4 12 0 0 0 85 12 29
2018 AC-01 7 62 9 23 0 0 0 68 23 11

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 66 22 7 2 0 2 1 90 2 45
2022 AC-01 55 28 10 0 0 0 6 89 0 10
2020 AC 38 31 18 0 7 0 6 73 8 16
2019 AC 61 16 12 10 0 0 0 78 10 30
2019 AC-01 62 13 12 13 0 0 0 75 13 15
2018 AC 44 17 29 0 4 3 3 65 4 29
2018 AC-01 53 16 32 0 0 0 0 68 0 11

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
2022 AC 15 15 32 18 13 3 3 33 33 45
2022 AC-01 0 18 39 34 8 0 0 43 18 10
2020 AC 6 49 32 6 0 6 0 7 59 15
2019 AC 13 26 23 34 4 0 0 37 40 30
2019 AC-01 7 19 25 42 7 0 0 49 26 15
2018 AC 0 22 26 44 5 0 3 51 22 29
2018 AC-01 0 40 23 30 7 0 0 37 40 11

Question 18b. 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
2022 AC 15 21 27 12 13 5 7 28 41 45
2022 AC-01 0 33 51 7 8 0 0 16 33 10
2020 AC 14 13 30 18 19 6 0 39 29 16
2019 AC 16 21 24 29 6 0 4 37 38 30
2019 AC-01 12 28 14 25 13 0 7 41 44 15
2018 AC 12 15 36 32 5 0 0 38 27 29
2018 AC-01 8 15 40 31 7 0 0 38 23 11

Question 18c. 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
2022 AC 15 8 16 25 22 3 11 54 27 45
2022 AC-01 0 0 31 44 25 0 0 69 0 10
2020 AC 6 26 13 42 7 6 0 52 34 16
2019 AC 10 13 20 28 26 0 4 56 23 30
2019 AC-01 0 13 26 20 33 0 7 58 14 15
2018 AC 0 4 29 51 14 0 3 67 4 29
2018 AC-01 0 0 32 47 15 0 7 66 0 11

Question 18d. 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
2022 AC 15 16 14 28 20 2 5 52 34 45
2022 AC-01 0 22 17 37 18 0 6 58 24 10
2020 AC 18 21 13 30 12 6 0 44 42 16
2019 AC 13 6 28 36 17 0 0 53 19 30
2019 AC-01 0 6 27 46 20 0 0 67 6 15
2018 AC 4 21 24 37 14 0 0 52 25 28
2018 AC-01 10 31 10 35 15 0 0 50 40 10

Question 18e. 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
2022 AC 16 10 15 18 24 7 10 51 32 45
2022 AC-01 0 18 10 38 33 0 0 71 18 10
2020 AC 13 13 13 43 6 12 0 55 30 16
2019 AC 9 9 11 43 24 0 4 70 19 30
2019 AC-01 6 6 7 45 28 0 7 79 13 15
2018 AC 3 17 20 37 20 0 3 58 21 27
2018 AC-01 8 27 14 37 8 0 7 48 37 11

Question 18f. 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
2022 AC 22 15 24 9 20 3 6 33 41 45
2022 AC-01 0 24 27 24 26 0 0 49 24 10
2020 AC 25 0 51 12 12 0 0 24 25 16
2019 AC 13 21 23 23 20 0 0 43 34 30
2019 AC-01 6 21 26 26 20 0 0 46 27 15
2018 AC 3 6 46 33 9 0 3 43 10 29
2018 AC-01 8 7 47 32 0 0 7 34 16 11

Question 18g. 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
2022 AC 19 13 21 18 23 0 6 43 34 45
2022 AC-01 0 0 16 53 30 0 0 84 0 10
2020 AC 0 6 38 40 8 8 0 52 7 15
2019 AC 16 16 31 21 14 0 4 36 33 30
2019 AC-01 12 19 34 14 13 0 7 29 33 15
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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
2022 AC 48 29 15 2 3 2 2 79 6 45
2022 AC-01 38 38 8 10 6 0 0 76 16 10
2020 AC 38 18 13 6 13 12 0 64 22 16
2019 AC 14 39 17 15 12 3 0 55 28 29
2019 AC-01 6 28 21 14 24 6 0 37 41 15
2018 AC 29 35 14 13 3 3 3 68 16 29
2018 AC-01 29 24 22 26 0 0 0 52 26 11

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 63 17 12 2 5 2 0 81 7 45
2022 AC-01 49 34 10 0 6 0 0 84 6 10
2020 AC 56 19 0 6 13 6 0 80 20 16
2019 AC 40 17 14 14 15 0 0 57 29 30
2019 AC-01 34 7 14 20 24 0 0 42 44 15
2018 AC 43 39 3 15 0 0 0 82 15 29
2018 AC-01 29 54 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11

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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 62 28 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 45
2022 AC-01 66 28 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 10
2020 AC 56 26 6 0 6 6 0 87 6 16
2019 AC 30 43 17 4 7 0 0 73 10 29
2019 AC-01 20 48 19 7 6 0 0 68 13 15
2018 AC 44 44 3 9 0 0 0 88 9 29
2018 AC-01 38 54 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 57 20 17 3 0 4 0 79 3 45
2022 AC-01 57 17 19 6 0 0 0 75 6 10
2020 AC 44 43 0 7 6 0 0 87 13 16
2019 AC 37 24 23 7 10 0 0 60 17 30
2019 AC-01 27 26 33 0 13 0 0 54 13 15
2018 AC 44 33 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 29
2018 AC-01 38 40 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 11

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
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
2022 AC 42 12 11 11 4 9 11 67 19 45
2022 AC-01 18 28 10 16 10 8 10 56 32 10

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
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
2022 AC 39 20 11 7 2 10 10 75 11 45
2022 AC-01 35 30 10 7 0 10 8 78 9 10
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. 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
2022 AC 44 23 13 8 5 0 6 72 14 45
2022 AC-01 28 28 28 10 6 0 0 56 16 10
2020 AC 31 25 13 6 13 6 6 64 22 16
2019 AC 42 34 13 0 12 0 0 75 12 30
2019 AC-01 21 40 13 0 25 0 0 62 25 15

Question 26. 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
2022 AC 46 28 19 3 0 4 0 77 3 45
2022 AC-01 40 26 28 6 0 0 0 66 6 10
2020 AC 45 12 18 7 12 0 6 61 20 16
2019 AC 35 32 4 16 13 0 0 67 30 29
2019 AC-01 27 27 7 12 26 0 0 55 38 15
2018 AC 41 27 20 12 0 0 0 68 12 29
2018 AC-01 23 38 23 17 0 0 0 60 17 11

Question 27. 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
2022 AC 57 25 7 3 1 4 2 88 5 45
2022 AC-01 48 28 7 0 6 0 10 85 7 10
2020 AC 38 24 13 6 13 0 6 66 20 16

Question 28. 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
2022 AC 57 32 9 2 0 0 0 90 2 45
2022 AC-01 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 AC 56 25 0 7 6 0 6 86 14 16
2019 AC 41 24 19 13 3 0 0 65 16 30
2019 AC-01 34 21 19 19 6 0 0 56 25 15
2018 AC 49 45 0 3 4 0 0 94 6 28
2018 AC-01 48 44 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11

Question 29. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
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
2022 AC 67 16 6 0 0 7 4 93 0 45
2022 AC-01 65 16 10 0 0 9 0 89 0 10

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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 62 22 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 45
2022 AC-01 66 17 10 0 6 0 0 84 6 10
2020 AC 50 25 0 13 6 0 6 80 20 16
2019 AC 54 13 10 12 10 0 0 68 22 30
2019 AC-01 42 13 13 12 20 0 0 55 32 15
2018 AC 35 53 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 29
2018 AC-01 15 62 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 11

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
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
2022 AC 71 11 6 0 7 2 3 87 7 45
2022 AC-01 74 10 0 0 6 10 0 93 7 10
2019 AC 74 23 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 30
2019 AC-01 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 48 28 9 7 2 3 4 81 9 45
2022 AC-01 30 44 9 10 0 7 0 80 11 10
2020 AC 44 37 0 0 6 13 0 93 7 16
2019 AC 37 28 14 13 9 0 0 64 22 30
2019 AC-01 27 28 7 19 18 0 0 56 37 15
2018 AC 38 35 12 6 7 3 0 75 13 29
2018 AC-01 29 31 23 0 18 0 0 59 18 11

Question 33. 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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 50 20 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 45
2022 AC-01 30 24 27 19 0 0 0 54 19 10
2020 AC 37 51 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 16
2019 AC 38 29 14 14 6 0 0 66 20 29
2019 AC-01 34 27 13 13 12 0 0 62 25 15
2018 AC 35 38 17 6 4 0 0 73 10 29
2018 AC-01 22 46 14 9 9 0 0 68 18 11

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 46 20 18 5 7 0 4 68 13 45
2022 AC-01 30 16 46 9 0 0 0 46 9 10
2020 AC 20 40 19 0 6 14 0 70 7 15
2019 AC 30 31 20 10 9 0 0 61 19 30
2019 AC-01 20 34 26 7 12 0 0 55 19 15
2018 AC 29 31 24 9 4 3 0 62 13 29
2018 AC-01 14 29 31 17 9 0 0 43 26 11

Question 35. 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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 44 32 10 5 6 0 4 78 11 45
2022 AC-01 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 AC 38 37 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 16
2019 AC 30 47 0 17 6 0 0 77 23 30
2019 AC-01 20 61 0 7 12 0 0 81 19 15
2018 AC 11 39 37 6 7 0 0 51 13 29
2018 AC-01 0 35 39 8 18 0 0 35 26 11

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 57 15 14 0 0 10 3 84 0 45
2022 AC-01 48 24 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 10
2020 AC 26 18 13 19 12 6 6 50 35 16
2019 AC 26 19 27 7 3 14 4 55 12 30
2019 AC-01 19 26 34 0 6 14 0 53 7 15
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. 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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 41 40 9 7 0 0 2 83 8 45
2022 AC-01 12 60 0 18 0 0 10 80 20 10
2020 AC 32 44 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 16
2019 AC 34 46 9 7 0 4 0 83 7 30
2019 AC-01 14 66 13 0 0 7 0 86 0 15
2018 AC 20 58 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 29
2018 AC-01 7 62 23 9 0 0 0 68 9 11

Question 38. 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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 40 31 11 14 4 0 0 72 18 45
2022 AC-01 30 31 0 39 0 0 0 61 39 10
2020 AC 26 43 13 6 6 6 0 73 13 16
2019 AC 24 35 13 14 6 7 0 64 22 29
2019 AC-01 7 40 19 14 12 7 0 51 28 15

Question 39. 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
2022 AC 39 24 12 18 0 2 4 68 20 45
2022 AC-01 12 34 12 33 0 0 10 50 36 10
2020 AC 19 30 33 6 6 6 0 52 13 16
2019 AC 20 35 22 13 3 7 0 59 17 30
2019 AC-01 7 36 32 12 6 7 0 46 19 15
2018 AC 18 46 11 19 3 4 0 66 23 29
2018 AC-01 7 30 14 32 8 9 0 40 44 11

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 44 27 21 3 6 0 0 71 9 45
2022 AC-01 12 62 21 6 0 0 0 73 6 10
2020 AC 38 30 26 0 6 0 0 68 6 16
2019 AC 27 31 24 12 3 4 0 60 15 30
2019 AC-01 7 42 20 18 6 7 0 52 26 15
2018 AC 27 45 16 9 4 0 0 72 13 28
2018 AC-01 21 31 31 9 9 0 0 51 18 11

Question 41. 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
2022 AC 44 14 16 12 3 6 6 65 17 45
2022 AC-01 12 43 18 21 6 0 0 55 27 10
2020 AC 13 50 12 6 13 6 0 67 20 16
2019 AC 20 24 16 4 19 18 0 53 27 30
2019 AC-01 7 13 13 7 31 28 0 28 53 15
2018 AC 20 18 23 9 13 11 6 47 26 29
2018 AC-01 7 30 21 9 26 0 8 40 38 11

Question 42. 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
2022 AC 41 29 10 12 0 5 2 76 13 45
2022 AC-01 32 25 10 15 0 8 10 69 18 10
2020 AC 25 37 12 7 13 6 0 66 21 16
2019 AC 27 26 21 19 3 4 0 56 23 30
2019 AC-01 7 26 21 32 6 7 0 36 41 15
2018 AC 26 33 16 12 7 3 3 63 20 29
2018 AC-01 21 32 14 16 18 0 0 52 34 11

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
2022 AC 60 18 15 0 2 0 5 82 2 45
2022 AC-01 45 20 27 0 0 0 8 71 0 10
2020 AC 69 19 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 16
2019 AC 56 11 13 9 4 4 4 72 14 30
2019 AC-01 60 7 7 12 0 7 7 78 14 15

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
2022 AC 54 30 11 2 0 0 3 87 2 45
2022 AC-01 56 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 AC 56 19 6 7 6 6 0 80 14 16
2019 AC 40 24 13 6 6 7 4 71 14 30
2019 AC-01 19 40 13 0 6 14 7 76 8 15

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
2022 AC 71 8 4 2 5 3 7 88 8 45
2022 AC-01 78 8 0 0 6 8 0 93 7 10
2020 AC 81 0 0 0 13 6 0 86 14 16
2019 AC 61 7 3 0 14 15 0 80 16 28
2019 AC-01 50 6 0 0 13 31 0 81 19 14

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
2022 AC 74 4 6 0 1 0 14 91 2 45
2022 AC-01 74 10 10 0 6 0 0 84 6 10
2020 AC 70 12 6 0 6 6 0 87 6 16
2019 AC 52 7 12 4 7 11 7 72 13 29
2019 AC-01 40 0 12 7 6 21 13 62 20 15

Question 44. 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
2022 AC 38 24 10 11 17 0 0 62 28 45
2022 AC-01 12 36 10 15 27 0 0 48 42 10
2020 AC 14 39 27 0 20 0 0 53 20 15
2019 AC 26 14 17 18 18 7 0 43 38 28
2019 AC-01 7 13 13 20 33 13 0 23 62 15
2018 AC 16 32 19 6 20 0 6 51 28 29
2018 AC-01 21 16 14 16 34 0 0 36 50 11

Question 45. 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
2022 AC 31 27 14 18 5 5 0 61 24 45
2022 AC-01 12 48 18 15 0 7 0 64 16 10
2020 AC 14 53 6 8 6 13 0 77 16 15
2019 AC 20 34 14 12 13 7 0 58 27 30
2019 AC-01 0 48 7 12 19 14 0 55 36 15
2018 AC 24 32 32 7 3 3 0 57 10 29
2018 AC-01 0 43 31 18 8 0 0 43 26 11

Question 46. 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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 43 34 13 2 7 2 0 78 9 45
2022 AC-01 22 45 27 0 6 0 0 67 6 10
2020 AC 50 25 0 7 6 12 0 85 15 16
2019 AC 37 30 13 6 10 4 0 70 17 30
2019 AC-01 21 39 13 6 13 7 0 65 21 15
2018 AC 43 44 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 28
2018 AC-01 38 40 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 11

Question 47. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
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
2022 AC 42 34 15 4 1 2 2 79 5 45
2022 AC-01 30 56 8 0 6 0 0 86 6 10
2020 AC 43 26 6 7 6 12 0 78 15 16
2019 AC 52 21 17 3 4 4 0 76 7 29
2019 AC-01 40 33 19 0 0 7 0 79 0 15
2018 AC 32 47 18 0 4 0 0 79 4 29
2018 AC-01 29 40 23 0 9 0 0 68 9 11

Question 48. 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 the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
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
2022 AC 39 19 17 8 0 14 3 70 9 45
2022 AC-01 39 26 8 10 0 16 0 78 12 10
2020 AC 44 19 6 13 6 12 0 72 22 16

Question 49. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
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
2022 AC 48 18 10 13 2 0 10 73 16 45
2022 AC-01 32 39 11 17 0 0 0 71 17 10
2020 AC 38 18 6 0 13 13 12 75 17 16

Question 50. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
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
2022 AC 12 10 9 11 22 2 34 52 35 45
2022 AC-01 0 14 0 22 35 0 29 80 20 10

Question 51. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
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
2022 AC 28 25 15 2 4 19 8 71 8 45
2022 AC-01 12 43 18 0 0 16 10 75 0 10

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
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
2022 AC 55 32 6 5 0 2 0 89 5 45
2022 AC-01 54 27 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 10
2020 AC 69 18 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 16
2019 AC 47 20 20 6 3 4 0 70 10 30
2019 AC-01 34 26 20 6 6 7 0 65 13 15
2018 AC 55 32 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 28
2018 AC-01 60 8 23 9 0 0 0 68 9 11

Question 53. 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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 50 32 10 8 0 0 0 81 8 45
2022 AC-01 47 26 21 6 0 0 0 73 6 10
2020 AC 56 31 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 16
2019 AC 40 33 17 6 0 4 0 76 7 30
2019 AC-01 13 54 20 6 0 7 0 72 6 15
2018 AC 52 21 21 3 4 0 0 73 7 29
2018 AC-01 43 9 31 8 9 0 0 52 17 11

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 50 31 11 7 1 0 0 81 8 45
2022 AC-01 47 47 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 10
2020 AC 38 46 9 0 7 0 0 84 7 13
2019 AC 44 24 17 9 3 4 0 70 13 30
2019 AC-01 27 33 20 6 6 7 0 65 13 15
2018 AC 43 36 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 29
2018 AC-01 37 24 22 0 18 0 0 60 18 11

Question 55. 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
2022 AC 48 18 15 14 1 3 0 69 16 45
2022 AC-01 19 18 19 30 6 8 0 41 39 10
2020 AC 37 18 7 7 13 18 0 67 25 16
2019 AC 34 16 26 6 6 7 4 57 14 30
2019 AC-01 21 13 33 12 6 7 7 40 21 15
2018 AC 25 38 22 9 4 3 0 65 13 29
2018 AC-01 29 22 31 9 9 0 0 51 18 11
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Mobility and Retention

Question 56_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 27 55 18 45
2022 AC-01 22 58 20 10
2020 AC 19 61 20 16
2019 AC 23 51 27 30
2019 AC-01 20 54 26 15
2018 AC 29 47 24 29
2018 AC-01 17 46 38 11

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)		 Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 6 54 6 0 20 13 15
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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 acts, comments or displays 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 62. 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
2022 AC 34 5 11 0 6 27 17 70 10 45
2020 AC 19 30 13 0 13 19 6 65 17 16
2019 AC 20 20 10 6 12 25 7 59 27 30
2019 AC-01 0 20 14 12 18 28 7 31 46 15
2018 AC 26 24 11 6 6 18 9 68 17 29
2018 AC-01 21 32 14 9 9 8 8 62 21 11

Question 63. 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
2022 AC 47 22 14 4 3 5 4 76 8 45
2020 AC 26 36 14 0 6 18 0 75 7 16
2019 AC 30 44 6 3 9 7 0 80 13 30
2019 AC-01 7 55 6 6 12 14 0 72 21 15
2018 AC 29 34 19 6 4 6 3 68 11 29
2018 AC-01 29 31 23 9 9 0 0 59 18 11
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Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 AC 21 79 29
2018 AC 0 100 29
2018 AC-01 0 100 11

Question 69. 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
2022 AC 35 13 21 2 3 17 8 64 7 45
2020 AC 27 19 14 0 14 19 6 62 19 15
2019 AC 13 21 10 10 10 29 7 54 31 29
2019 AC-01 0 27 6 12 12 36 7 48 42 15
2018 AC 26 15 19 4 4 27 6 62 10 29
2018 AC-01 29 15 14 9 9 17 8 58 24 11

Question 70. 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
2022 AC 44 26 16 4 3 7 0 75 7 45
2020 AC 38 30 14 0 6 12 0 77 7 16
2019 AC 27 47 6 6 6 4 4 80 13 30
2019 AC-01 7 54 7 12 6 7 7 71 21 15
2018 AC 35 24 22 4 4 12 0 67 8 29
2018 AC-01 37 23 14 9 9 9 0 65 19 11
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 AC 51 12 19 4 9 0 6 67 13 45
2022 AC-01 35 26 30 0 8 0 0 62 8 10
2020 AC 42 32 6 20 0 0 0 74 20 16
2019 AC 21 41 16 10 12 0 0 61 23 30
2019 AC-01 14 54 6 7 19 0 0 68 26 15
2018 AC 23 27 18 10 16 3 3 54 27 28
2018 AC-01 16 33 25 10 16 0 0 49 26 10

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 32 30 15 16 7 0 0 62 23 45
2022 AC-01 35 34 18 12 0 0 0 70 12 10
2020 AC 12 31 13 19 19 6 0 46 41 16
2019 AC 20 30 24 16 6 4 0 52 24 30
2019 AC-01 20 33 26 6 7 7 0 58 14 15
2018 AC 8 26 41 19 3 3 0 36 22 29
2018 AC-01 8 15 60 17 0 0 0 23 17 11

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 45 32 9 0 9 0 5 81 10 45
2022 AC-01 51 40 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 AC 31 18 19 19 7 6 0 52 28 16
2019 AC 30 41 3 14 9 4 0 73 24 30
2019 AC-01 26 48 6 13 0 7 0 79 14 15
2018 AC 14 40 29 6 3 3 6 59 10 29
2018 AC-01 8 57 29 0 7 0 0 65 7 11

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 AC 44 23 15 8 9 0 2 68 17 45
2022 AC-01 43 18 30 9 0 0 0 61 9 10
2020 AC 36 6 19 13 20 6 0 44 36 16
2019 AC 24 30 26 7 6 7 0 58 14 30
2019 AC-01 27 46 6 7 6 7 0 79 14 15
2018 AC 26 26 25 7 10 3 3 55 18 29
2018 AC-01 30 23 21 18 9 0 0 53 27 11

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 AC 68 11 4 7 7 0 3 81 15 45
2022 AC-01 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 AC 67 0 20 0 7 6 0 71 8 16
2019 AC 45 28 3 10 3 4 7 82 15 29
2019 AC-01 58 20 6 0 0 8 8 92 0 14
2018 AC 43 24 18 3 3 3 6 73 6 29
2018 AC-01 45 16 23 8 0 0 9 66 9 11

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 54 14 12 17 3 0 0 67 21 45
2022 AC-01 43 18 18 20 0 0 0 61 20 10
2020 AC 57 22 7 8 7 0 0 78 15 14
2019 AC 34 18 10 19 10 4 4 57 32 29
2019 AC-01 28 23 8 20 6 8 8 60 31 14
2018 AC 29 30 23 10 3 3 3 62 14 29
2018 AC-01 38 17 28 17 0 0 0 55 17 11

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 AC 53 29 12 3 3 0 0 81 7 45
2022 AC-01 52 42 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 10
2020 AC 33 25 28 8 0 6 0 62 8 15
2019 AC 34 30 19 4 10 4 0 66 14 30
2019 AC-01 21 46 19 0 6 7 0 73 6 15
2018 AC 43 28 21 0 4 5 0 74 4 29
2018 AC-01 29 25 38 0 9 0 0 54 9 11

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 AC 47 26 14 6 5 0 2 75 11 45
2022 AC-01 49 36 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 10
2020 AC 32 25 8 29 0 6 0 61 31 15
2019 AC 27 37 16 7 10 4 0 66 17 30
2019 AC-01 27 39 26 0 0 7 0 72 0 15
2018 AC 28 28 17 21 0 3 3 59 22 29
2018 AC-01 15 17 29 40 0 0 0 32 40 11

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 AC 50 32 10 3 3 0 2 83 7 45
2022 AC-01 29 54 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 10
2020 AC 39 32 15 8 0 6 0 76 8 15
2019 AC 34 41 6 9 7 4 0 77 16 30
2019 AC-01 21 54 6 12 0 7 0 81 13 15
2018 AC 29 35 15 10 6 3 3 68 16 29
2018 AC-01 15 37 17 18 14 0 0 51 32 11

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 65 10 14 4 5 0 2 77 9 45
2022 AC-01 68 18 9 0 6 0 0 85 6 10
2020 AC 53 13 14 0 14 6 0 70 15 15
2019 AC 34 31 13 3 16 4 0 67 20 30
2019 AC-01 28 33 13 6 12 7 0 67 19 15

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 AC 57 31 6 0 7 0 0 88 7 45
2022 AC-01 50 43 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 10
2020 AC 40 25 13 6 15 0 0 66 21 15

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 AC 50 25 16 4 5 0 0 75 9 45
2022 AC-01 49 36 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 10
2020 AC 33 27 20 14 6 0 0 59 20 15
2019 AC 30 21 20 13 11 4 3 54 25 30
2019 AC-01 26 27 20 13 0 7 6 62 15 15
2018 AC 30 24 41 3 0 3 0 55 3 29
2018 AC-01 18 24 52 7 0 0 0 41 7 11

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 75 16 2 4 0 0 3 94 4 45
2022 AC-01 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 AC 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 16
2019 AC 53 4 14 10 9 4 7 63 21 29
2019 AC-01 44 0 15 6 13 8 14 56 25 14
2018 AC 34 25 30 3 4 3 3 62 7 29
2018 AC-01 15 38 38 0 9 0 0 53 9 11

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 AC 65 22 8 2 0 0 3 90 2 45
2022 AC-01 62 28 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 AC 39 48 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 16

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 AC 73 8 4 2 1 0 11 92 4 45
2022 AC-01 74 10 10 0 6 0 0 84 6 10
2020 AC 69 12 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 16
2019 AC 57 3 13 6 10 4 7 67 18 29
2019 AC-01 36 6 19 6 13 7 13 52 24 15
2018 AC 46 6 30 6 7 3 3 55 14 29
2018 AC-01 45 0 38 0 17 0 0 45 17 11

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 AC 76 8 11 0 1 2 2 87 1 45
2022 AC-01 84 10 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 10
2020 AC 74 13 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 16
2019 AC 47 19 10 4 13 7 0 72 18 30
2019 AC-01 34 26 6 7 12 14 0 71 22 15
2018 AC 64 3 19 8 4 3 0 69 12 29
2018 AC-01 59 0 18 14 9 0 0 59 23 11

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 76 14 8 0 0 2 0 92 0 45
2022 AC-01 83 10 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2020 AC 81 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2019 AC 33 27 14 9 7 7 3 67 18 30
2019 AC-01 20 27 13 19 0 14 6 60 24 15
2018 AC 50 25 21 3 0 3 0 76 3 29
2018 AC-01 46 32 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 11

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 81 5 9 0 1 2 2 89 1 45
2022 AC-01 76 10 8 0 6 0 0 86 6 10
2020 AC 74 13 0 7 6 0 0 87 13 16
2019 AC 49 14 13 7 13 4 0 65 21 29
2019 AC-01 40 7 20 13 12 7 0 51 27 15
2018 AC 64 10 11 9 4 3 0 76 13 29
2018 AC-01 51 17 14 9 9 0 0 68 18 11

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 AC 77 4 2 0 0 0 16 98 0 45
2022 AC-01 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2020 AC 76 0 0 6 0 0 18 93 7 16
2019 AC 53 7 3 4 0 4 29 90 6 28
2019 AC-01 52 0 0 0 0 7 40 100 0 15
2018 AC 49 9 9 3 0 3 27 84 4 29
2018 AC-01 54 0 14 0 0 0 32 79 0 11

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 AC 77 12 9 0 0 0 2 91 0 45
2022 AC-01 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 AC 82 12 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 16
2019 AC 57 14 7 0 4 4 14 87 4 29
2019 AC-01 58 7 7 0 0 7 20 90 0 15
2018 AC 64 17 0 0 4 3 12 96 4 29
2018 AC-01 60 22 0 0 9 0 9 90 10 11

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
2022 AC 60 15 14 3 2 4 2 80 6 45
2022 AC-01 61 20 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2020 AC 68 13 0 13 6 0 0 81 19 16
2019 AC 65 10 7 7 7 4 0 78 15 29
2019 AC-01 60 13 7 13 0 7 0 78 14 15
2018 AC 42 12 20 6 12 3 6 59 19 29
2018 AC-01 32 31 23 0 15 0 0 62 15 11

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? 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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 62 23 11 0 0 0 4 88 0 45
2022 AC-01 40 26 34 0 0 0 0 66 0 10
2020 AC 67 27 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2019 AC 49 25 10 4 11 0 0 75 15 28
2019 AC-01 35 44 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 14
2018 AC 38 18 24 6 6 3 6 61 13 29
2018 AC-01 30 0 47 0 14 0 9 33 15 11

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 19 27 36 12 6 0 0 46 19 45
2022 AC-01 22 32 28 6 12 0 0 54 18 10
2020 AC 6 44 38 12 0 0 0 50 12 16
2019 AC 14 36 31 9 6 4 0 52 17 30
2019 AC-01 14 26 27 19 6 7 0 44 27 15
2018 AC 12 26 50 7 4 3 0 38 10 29
2018 AC-01 8 15 60 9 9 0 0 23 18 11

Question 74. 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
2022 AC 14 14 35 20 13 0 4 34 29 45
2022 AC-01 0 6 49 16 19 0 10 39 7 10
2020 AC 12 13 44 31 0 0 0 31 25 16
2019 AC 16 9 37 24 6 4 4 32 28 30
2019 AC-01 19 13 33 14 6 7 7 24 38 15
2018 AC 20 15 18 30 14 3 0 45 36 28
2018 AC-01 31 17 9 23 21 0 0 43 48 11

Question 75. 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
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 51 34 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 45
2022 AC-01 37 54 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 AC 44 31 6 7 6 6 0 80 14 16
2019 AC 34 27 31 0 4 4 0 64 4 30
2019 AC-01 14 42 30 0 7 7 0 60 8 15
2018 AC 32 37 11 7 7 5 0 74 14 29
2018 AC-01 22 29 14 17 18 0 0 51 35 11

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 28 27 31 13 1 45
2022 AC-01 12 45 19 18 6 10

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
2022 AC 53 30 9 3 5 0 0 83 8 45
2022 AC-01 50 44 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 10
2020 AC 56 19 6 0 13 6 0 80 14 16

Question 78. 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
2022 AC 50 24 9 11 5 0 0 75 16 45
2022 AC-01 30 37 18 9 6 0 0 67 15 10
2020 AC 40 33 6 8 6 6 0 78 15 15

Question 79. 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
2022 AC 52 35 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 45
2022 AC-01 28 64 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 AC 56 19 6 7 6 6 0 80 14 16

Question 80. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 42 34 7 10 5 2 0 78 15 45
2022 AC-01 22 45 16 10 6 0 0 67 16 10
2020 AC 50 38 0 0 6 6 0 94 6 16
2019 AC 24 31 20 19 6 0 0 54 25 30
2019 AC-01 7 42 20 18 13 0 0 49 31 15
2018 AC 27 34 24 3 7 3 3 64 11 29
2018 AC-01 23 29 23 8 18 0 0 51 26 11
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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 83. 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
2022 AC 9 91 45
2022 AC-01 14 86 10
2020 AC 7 93 16
2019 AC 21 79 29
2019 AC-01 21 79 14

Question 87. 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
2022 AC 54 18 8 5 4 5 5 81 10 45
2022 AC-01 38 44 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 10
2020 AC 31 51 0 0 6 12 0 93 7 16
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Compensation

Question 88. 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
(%)		 Total responses
2022 AC 14 73 12 0 45
2022 AC-01 9 84 8 0 10
2020 AC 33 30 31 6 16

Question 92. 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 department or agency 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
2022 AC 61 0 6 6 2 2 24 81 10 45
2022 AC-01 63 0 0 9 8 0 20 79 21 10
2020 AC 54 7 7 7 0 0 25 81 9 16
2019 AC 56 13 17 0 4 0 10 77 4 29
2019 AC-01 58 6 14 0 8 0 14 75 9 14
2018 AC 56 13 9 0 14 0 8 74 16 29
2018 AC-01 46 8 9 0 24 0 14 62 27 11
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