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 - FO

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 FO 11 60 7 17 5 0 0 71 22 60
2022 FO-02 10 64 1 21 4 0 0 74 25 40
2022 FO-03 43 39 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 10
2020 FO 26 51 8 10 4 0 0 78 14 41
2020 FO-02 28 45 11 13 4 0 0 73 17 23
2020 FO-03 24 62 0 8 6 0 0 86 14 13

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 FO 60 25 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 60
2022 FO-02 66 21 9 4 0 0 0 86 4 40
2022 FO-03 76 9 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2020 FO 74 24 0 0 0 2 0 100 0 40
2020 FO-02 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2020 FO-03 74 17 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 12

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 FO 36 36 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 60
2022 FO-02 37 37 7 10 11 0 0 73 20 40
2022 FO-03 61 17 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2020 FO 37 36 5 19 4 0 0 72 23 40
2020 FO-02 39 33 0 25 4 0 0 71 29 22
2020 FO-03 30 40 16 8 6 0 0 70 14 13
2019 FO 48 16 14 18 4 0 0 64 22 45
2019 FO-02 46 10 16 21 7 0 0 56 27 25
2019 FO-03 54 19 14 14 0 0 0 73 14 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 FO 29 32 14 13 9 0 3 63 23 60
2022 FO-02 23 36 12 17 11 0 1 60 28 40
2022 FO-03 53 25 0 22 0 0 0 78 22 10
2020 FO 30 40 13 8 10 0 0 69 18 41
2020 FO-02 30 32 14 10 13 0 0 63 23 23
2020 FO-03 40 46 8 0 6 0 0 86 6 13
2019 FO 27 44 11 10 8 0 0 72 17 46
2019 FO-02 22 42 16 7 13 0 0 64 20 25
2019 FO-03 27 54 5 14 0 0 0 81 14 15
2018 FO 25 60 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 45
2018 FO-02 21 66 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23
2018 FO-03 38 55 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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 FO 40 42 7 4 1 6 0 88 5 60
2022 FO-02 34 44 5 6 1 9 0 87 7 40
2022 FO-03 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FO 49 28 8 4 10 0 0 78 14 41
2020 FO-02 52 22 4 7 16 0 0 73 23 23
2020 FO-03 46 38 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2019 FO 42 26 23 8 2 0 0 68 9 46
2019 FO-02 40 24 30 6 0 0 0 64 6 25
2019 FO-03 41 33 12 14 0 0 0 74 14 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 FO 43 35 9 0 5 0 7 84 6 60
2022 FO-02 41 31 12 0 5 0 11 81 6 40
2022 FO-03 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FO 47 29 7 12 6 0 0 76 17 41
2020 FO-02 48 25 4 19 4 0 0 73 23 23
2020 FO-03 38 40 16 0 6 0 0 78 6 13
2019 FO 46 23 12 14 0 2 2 72 15 45
2019 FO-02 46 21 13 17 0 0 4 69 18 25
2019 FO-03 48 26 5 14 0 7 0 80 15 15
2018 FO 29 38 24 2 4 0 2 69 6 46
2018 FO-02 31 36 30 0 3 0 0 68 3 24
2018 FO-03 33 46 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 15

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 FO 35 34 13 8 10 0 0 69 18 60
2022 FO-02 35 31 14 7 13 0 0 67 20 40
2022 FO-03 62 16 14 0 9 0 0 78 9 10
2020 FO 30 52 4 4 10 0 0 82 14 41
2020 FO-02 31 42 6 7 13 0 0 73 20 23
2020 FO-03 24 76 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 FO 48 41 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 46
2019 FO-02 52 36 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 25
2019 FO-03 27 59 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2018 FO 31 58 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 46
2018 FO-02 32 51 11 0 6 0 0 82 6 24
2018 FO-03 31 69 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 FO 24 40 20 6 10 0 0 63 16 60
2022 FO-02 18 36 25 7 14 0 0 53 21 40
2022 FO-03 46 32 9 14 0 0 0 78 14 10
2020 FO 24 44 7 14 12 0 0 68 26 41
2020 FO-02 21 46 4 13 17 0 0 66 30 23
2020 FO-03 24 40 16 20 0 0 0 64 20 13
2019 FO 29 42 14 14 2 0 0 71 16 46
2019 FO-02 28 45 10 13 4 0 0 73 17 25
2019 FO-03 34 32 20 14 0 0 0 66 14 15
2018 FO 12 58 21 4 5 0 0 71 9 46
2018 FO-02 14 47 24 6 9 0 0 61 15 24
2018 FO-03 14 72 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15

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 FO 28 54 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 60
2022 FO-02 30 46 15 4 5 0 0 77 9 40
2022 FO-03 43 35 0 14 9 0 0 78 22 10
2020 FO 28 45 17 10 0 0 0 73 10 41
2020 FO-02 32 35 18 16 0 0 0 66 16 23
2020 FO-03 22 62 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2019 FO 30 52 7 11 0 0 0 82 11 46
2019 FO-02 35 49 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 25
2019 FO-03 14 59 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15
2018 FO 40 45 9 2 4 0 0 86 6 45
2018 FO-02 57 26 10 0 6 0 0 84 6 23
2018 FO-03 19 69 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 15

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 FO 44 34 17 2 3 0 0 78 4 60
2022 FO-02 43 30 24 2 1 0 0 73 3 40
2022 FO-03 62 16 14 0 9 0 0 78 9 10
2020 FO 42 43 11 2 2 0 0 85 4 41
2020 FO-02 48 37 11 4 0 0 0 86 4 23
2020 FO-03 30 54 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2019 FO 43 37 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 45
2019 FO-02 45 39 13 0 4 0 0 84 4 25
2019 FO-03 34 33 12 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2018 FO 40 45 11 1 2 0 0 86 4 46
2018 FO-02 42 36 16 3 4 0 0 78 6 24
2018 FO-03 34 66 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 FO 28 36 14 14 7 0 0 65 21 60
2022 FO-02 28 33 14 20 5 0 0 61 25 40
2022 FO-03 62 16 0 0 22 0 0 78 22 10
2020 FO 43 31 4 10 12 0 0 74 22 41
2020 FO-02 48 25 0 10 17 0 0 73 27 23
2020 FO-03 32 40 14 14 0 0 0 72 14 13
2019 FO 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 46
2019 FO-02 39 38 16 4 4 0 0 76 7 25
2019 FO-03 34 52 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2018 FO 30 53 9 2 5 0 0 83 8 45
2018 FO-02 34 37 14 4 10 0 0 71 14 23
2018 FO-03 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 FO 53 38 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 60
2022 FO-02 54 34 2 9 0 0 0 88 9 35
2022 FO-03 70 16 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 10
2020 FO 64 31 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 38
2020 FO-02 70 22 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 22
2020 FO-03 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 FO 62 30 3 2 2 0 0 92 4 46
2019 FO-02 58 32 6 0 4 0 0 90 4 25
2019 FO-03 61 32 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2018 FO 45 50 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 46
2018 FO-02 46 48 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 24
2018 FO-03 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 FO 29 27 17 11 7 0 7 61 20 60
2022 FO-02 25 25 20 15 4 0 11 56 21 40
2022 FO-03 53 39 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 FO 20 51 10 2 14 2 0 73 17 41
2020 FO-02 22 48 10 0 20 0 0 70 20 23
2020 FO-03 16 62 6 8 0 8 0 85 9 13
2019 FO 34 37 13 7 8 0 0 71 16 45
2019 FO-02 36 29 15 6 14 0 0 65 20 25
2019 FO-03 27 52 14 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2018 FO 29 47 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 46
2018 FO-02 31 51 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 24
2018 FO-03 28 37 7 28 0 0 0 65 28 15

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 FO 34 27 19 6 15 0 0 61 20 60
2022 FO-02 30 26 20 6 17 0 0 57 23 40
2022 FO-03 62 16 14 0 9 0 0 78 9 10
2020 FO 33 30 13 11 12 2 0 64 23 41
2020 FO-02 32 31 14 6 17 0 0 63 23 23
2020 FO-03 32 38 6 16 0 8 0 76 18 13
2019 FO 43 24 21 4 8 0 0 67 12 46
2019 FO-02 39 27 16 3 14 0 0 67 17 25
2019 FO-03 47 19 27 7 0 0 0 66 7 15
2018 FO 33 42 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 46
2018 FO-02 37 41 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 24
2018 FO-03 28 35 21 16 0 0 0 63 16 15

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 FO 37 29 10 7 15 1 1 68 22 60
2022 FO-02 36 30 7 7 17 1 1 68 25 40
2022 FO-03 54 15 14 9 9 0 0 69 17 10
2020 FO 17 50 15 2 14 2 0 68 16 41
2020 FO-02 21 46 13 0 17 4 0 69 17 23
2020 FO-03 16 54 24 6 0 0 0 70 6 13
2019 FO 27 32 22 10 6 2 0 61 16 45
2019 FO-02 29 34 20 7 10 0 0 63 17 25
2019 FO-03 15 34 29 15 0 7 0 53 16 14
2018 FO 16 36 33 15 0 0 0 53 15 45
2018 FO-02 20 33 23 24 0 0 0 54 24 23
2018 FO-03 12 44 37 7 0 0 0 56 7 15

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 FO 49 28 14 8 1 0 0 77 9 60
2022 FO-02 53 23 18 5 1 0 0 76 6 40
2022 FO-03 70 8 14 9 0 0 0 78 9 10
2020 FO 47 43 4 4 0 2 0 92 5 41
2020 FO-02 52 38 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 23
2020 FO-03 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 FO 51 34 14 0 2 0 0 84 2 46
2019 FO-02 53 27 16 0 4 0 0 80 4 25
2019 FO-03 34 52 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2018 FO 47 46 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 46
2018 FO-02 52 38 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 24
2018 FO-03 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 FO 57 34 7 1 2 0 0 91 2 60
2022 FO-02 56 31 9 1 2 0 0 88 4 40
2022 FO-03 44 46 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 FO 35 48 11 2 4 0 0 82 7 41
2020 FO-02 34 48 11 0 7 0 0 82 7 23
2020 FO-03 36 40 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 13
2019 FO 35 32 22 4 4 0 2 69 8 46
2019 FO-02 40 29 21 7 3 0 0 69 10 25
2019 FO-03 7 45 34 0 7 0 7 56 7 15
2018 FO 35 35 26 4 0 0 0 70 4 46
2018 FO-02 44 17 35 4 0 0 0 61 4 24
2018 FO-03 17 62 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 15

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 FO 9 32 23 23 3 1 9 29 46 60
2022 FO-02 12 44 15 16 4 1 7 22 62 40
2022 FO-03 9 0 73 19 0 0 0 19 9 10
2020 FO 2 19 43 30 7 0 0 37 20 41
2020 FO-02 0 20 31 38 11 0 0 49 20 23
2020 FO-03 6 16 62 16 0 0 0 16 22 13
2019 FO 4 20 42 28 6 0 0 34 24 46
2019 FO-02 3 17 41 32 7 0 0 39 20 25
2019 FO-03 7 33 40 20 0 0 0 20 40 15
2018 FO 6 26 32 33 4 0 0 36 32 46
2018 FO-02 6 24 30 40 0 0 0 40 30 24
2018 FO-03 7 23 38 19 12 0 0 31 30 15

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 FO 16 24 30 10 2 4 14 15 48 60
2022 FO-02 19 18 30 10 4 6 14 17 46 40
2022 FO-03 7 29 47 16 0 0 0 16 36 10
2020 FO 17 30 26 19 6 2 0 26 48 41
2020 FO-02 24 14 21 31 6 4 0 39 40 23
2020 FO-03 0 62 30 0 8 0 0 8 62 13
2019 FO 24 27 18 23 4 4 0 28 53 46
2019 FO-02 27 25 21 16 7 4 0 24 55 25
2019 FO-03 26 41 14 20 0 0 0 20 67 15
2018 FO 18 24 39 14 5 0 0 19 42 46
2018 FO-02 21 17 38 19 6 0 0 25 37 24
2018 FO-03 21 23 38 12 5 0 0 17 44 15

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 FO 0 5 27 37 20 4 8 64 6 60
2022 FO-02 0 6 25 30 27 6 5 64 7 40
2022 FO-03 0 8 33 51 8 0 0 59 8 10
2020 FO 12 7 27 40 12 2 0 53 20 41
2020 FO-02 17 11 11 45 13 4 0 60 29 23
2020 FO-03 8 0 56 30 6 0 0 36 8 13
2019 FO 7 2 33 50 9 0 0 59 9 45
2019 FO-02 4 0 39 47 10 0 0 57 4 24
2019 FO-03 14 7 33 47 0 0 0 47 20 15
2018 FO 5 6 49 31 9 0 0 40 11 46
2018 FO-02 6 0 44 37 13 0 0 50 6 24
2018 FO-03 0 14 60 21 5 0 0 26 14 15

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 FO 7 20 30 24 7 6 7 35 31 60
2022 FO-02 6 23 26 23 6 9 7 35 35 40
2022 FO-03 9 26 8 27 31 0 0 57 35 10
2020 FO 15 15 34 26 8 2 0 34 30 41
2020 FO-02 24 7 28 31 10 0 0 41 31 23
2020 FO-03 0 22 54 16 0 8 0 17 24 13
2019 FO 24 16 35 18 7 0 0 25 40 46
2019 FO-02 34 10 40 10 6 0 0 15 44 25
2019 FO-03 14 27 26 33 0 0 0 33 41 15
2018 FO 27 21 30 16 4 2 0 20 49 45
2018 FO-02 27 25 34 11 0 3 0 12 53 23
2018 FO-03 30 14 26 17 12 0 0 30 44 15

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 FO 5 14 27 24 9 16 5 42 24 60
2022 FO-02 6 13 30 23 3 18 7 34 25 40
2022 FO-03 9 17 25 26 24 0 0 50 25 10
2020 FO 0 16 33 33 16 0 2 50 17 41
2020 FO-02 0 17 31 35 13 0 4 50 17 23
2020 FO-03 0 22 24 40 14 0 0 54 22 13
2019 FO 2 10 42 26 20 0 0 46 12 46
2019 FO-02 0 10 42 35 13 0 0 48 10 25
2019 FO-03 7 13 46 20 14 0 0 34 20 15
2018 FO 0 3 59 33 4 0 2 37 3 46
2018 FO-02 0 0 66 30 4 0 0 34 0 24
2018 FO-03 0 9 40 38 7 0 5 48 10 15

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 FO 11 14 35 14 6 9 12 26 31 60
2022 FO-02 12 16 35 10 2 10 14 16 38 40
2022 FO-03 27 7 40 26 0 0 0 26 35 10
2020 FO 21 22 38 11 6 0 2 17 44 41
2020 FO-02 31 11 31 13 10 0 4 24 43 23
2020 FO-03 0 40 52 8 0 0 0 8 40 13
2019 FO 22 30 22 14 10 0 2 24 53 46
2019 FO-02 28 22 24 13 9 0 3 23 52 25
2019 FO-03 20 48 19 13 0 0 0 13 68 15
2018 FO 10 30 43 13 3 0 0 16 41 46
2018 FO-02 11 23 49 15 3 0 0 18 34 24
2018 FO-03 14 44 21 16 5 0 0 21 58 15

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 FO 17 15 35 12 15 1 5 29 34 60
2022 FO-02 23 21 25 9 14 0 7 25 48 40
2022 FO-03 9 0 34 10 30 17 0 49 10 10
2020 FO 5 18 39 33 6 0 0 38 23 41
2020 FO-02 3 14 35 42 6 0 0 48 17 23
2020 FO-03 12 32 40 16 0 0 0 16 44 13
2019 FO 16 13 42 22 5 0 2 28 29 46
2019 FO-02 21 11 45 11 9 0 3 21 33 25
2019 FO-03 14 20 33 33 0 0 0 33 34 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 FO 19 25 20 21 10 1 5 47 32 60
2022 FO-02 15 26 21 23 9 0 6 44 34 40
2022 FO-03 44 27 7 0 0 14 8 90 0 10
2020 FO 26 28 9 10 10 9 7 65 24 40
2020 FO-02 24 21 11 13 13 14 4 54 32 23
2020 FO-03 26 50 0 6 0 0 18 92 8 12
2019 FO 25 21 20 10 11 11 2 53 24 46
2019 FO-02 32 17 17 10 17 4 4 53 29 25
2019 FO-03 14 32 21 7 0 27 0 62 9 15
2018 FO 14 31 27 16 3 9 0 49 21 46
2018 FO-02 21 21 25 21 5 7 0 45 28 24
2018 FO-03 0 43 26 14 0 16 0 52 17 15

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 FO 23 37 14 16 12 0 0 59 27 60
2022 FO-02 21 33 16 15 14 0 0 54 30 40
2022 FO-03 53 26 8 14 0 0 0 79 14 10
2020 FO 38 37 2 6 14 2 0 77 21 40
2020 FO-02 32 42 0 7 19 0 0 73 27 23
2020 FO-03 44 33 9 6 0 9 0 83 7 12
2019 FO 29 39 7 9 14 2 0 70 23 46
2019 FO-02 29 28 10 13 21 0 0 57 33 25
2019 FO-03 33 60 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2018 FO 39 38 12 6 3 2 0 78 9 46
2018 FO-02 37 38 9 7 5 4 0 78 13 24
2018 FO-03 37 43 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 15

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 FO 29 37 13 9 11 0 0 66 21 60
2022 FO-02 28 41 16 4 11 0 0 69 15 40
2022 FO-03 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FO 41 45 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 40
2020 FO-02 32 54 11 3 0 0 0 87 3 23
2020 FO-03 52 33 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 12
2019 FO 50 26 8 15 2 0 0 76 16 46
2019 FO-02 48 17 10 23 3 0 0 65 26 25
2019 FO-03 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2018 FO 36 51 8 2 3 0 0 87 5 46
2018 FO-02 34 55 3 4 5 0 0 89 9 24
2018 FO-03 37 50 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15

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 FO 27 34 22 3 12 2 0 63 15 60
2022 FO-02 24 28 29 4 14 1 0 52 19 40
2022 FO-03 79 7 0 0 0 14 0 100 0 10
2020 FO 39 44 9 7 2 0 0 83 9 40
2020 FO-02 25 60 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 23
2020 FO-03 61 15 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 12
2019 FO 37 31 15 13 2 2 0 70 16 46
2019 FO-02 36 18 22 20 4 0 0 54 24 25
2019 FO-03 40 54 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2018 FO 41 40 17 0 1 0 0 81 1 46
2018 FO-02 41 44 12 0 3 0 0 85 3 24
2018 FO-03 37 38 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 15

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 FO 42 25 11 6 5 10 0 75 12 60
2022 FO-02 46 23 6 5 5 15 0 81 12 40
2022 FO-03 67 9 7 0 17 0 0 75 17 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 FO 45 22 16 3 4 10 0 74 8 60
2022 FO-02 46 22 9 4 4 15 0 80 10 40
2022 FO-03 58 17 7 0 17 0 0 75 17 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 FO 21 33 22 5 4 0 16 64 10 60
2022 FO-02 19 28 29 7 5 0 13 54 13 40
2022 FO-03 46 29 0 0 9 0 17 90 10 10
2020 FO 56 32 2 8 0 0 2 90 8 41
2020 FO-02 55 31 4 10 0 0 0 87 10 23
2020 FO-03 56 38 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 13
2019 FO 40 39 15 4 2 0 0 79 6 46
2019 FO-02 26 47 16 7 4 0 0 73 10 25
2019 FO-03 67 27 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 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 FO 25 32 21 5 11 0 5 60 18 60
2022 FO-02 27 34 16 5 13 0 4 64 19 40
2022 FO-03 52 10 15 14 9 0 0 63 22 10
2020 FO 36 39 8 11 3 0 2 77 15 41
2020 FO-02 41 35 4 14 3 0 4 79 18 23
2020 FO-03 16 56 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 13
2019 FO 34 37 15 11 2 0 0 71 14 46
2019 FO-02 26 38 16 17 4 0 0 64 21 25
2019 FO-03 48 39 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2018 FO 55 28 15 1 1 0 0 82 3 46
2018 FO-02 61 21 16 0 3 0 0 82 3 24
2018 FO-03 48 38 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15

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 FO 31 27 17 7 11 2 6 62 19 60
2022 FO-02 31 29 13 7 15 0 4 63 23 40
2022 FO-03 63 15 14 0 9 0 0 78 9 10
2020 FO 43 29 20 6 2 0 0 72 8 41
2020 FO-02 45 25 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 23
2020 FO-03 32 48 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 13

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 FO 27 27 17 9 12 2 6 59 23 60
2022 FO-02 30 23 14 7 17 0 8 59 26 40
2022 FO-03 52 18 0 21 9 0 0 70 30 10
2020 FO 41 36 8 11 0 4 0 80 11 41
2020 FO-02 45 38 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 23
2020 FO-03 24 46 6 16 0 8 0 76 17 13
2019 FO 39 32 13 6 10 0 0 72 15 46
2019 FO-02 39 28 13 7 14 0 0 67 21 25
2019 FO-03 41 45 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2018 FO 50 40 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 46
2018 FO-02 57 33 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 24
2018 FO-03 39 54 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 FO 43 20 12 5 13 2 5 68 19 60
2022 FO-02 47 21 11 4 13 0 4 71 18 40
2022 FO-03 59 15 9 0 17 0 0 74 17 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 FO 37 21 19 9 11 0 3 60 20 60
2022 FO-02 39 22 18 3 14 0 4 63 18 40
2022 FO-03 70 0 7 14 9 0 0 70 22 10
2020 FO 59 22 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 41
2020 FO-02 55 24 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 23
2020 FO-03 64 20 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2019 FO 49 32 8 3 8 0 0 81 11 46
2019 FO-02 56 21 7 3 14 0 0 76 17 25
2019 FO-03 41 52 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2018 FO 60 31 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 45
2018 FO-02 69 21 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 23
2018 FO-03 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 FO 78 9 9 0 0 0 4 91 0 60
2022 FO-02 82 6 6 0 0 0 6 93 0 40
2022 FO-03 81 10 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2019 FO 75 7 7 0 6 0 4 86 6 45
2019 FO-02 76 3 10 0 11 0 0 79 11 24
2019 FO-03 81 12 0 0 0 0 7 100 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 FO 31 25 16 8 12 4 3 60 22 60
2022 FO-02 34 23 13 9 12 4 4 63 23 40
2022 FO-03 62 7 9 9 0 14 0 80 10 10
2020 FO 34 24 16 12 2 13 0 66 16 41
2020 FO-02 37 11 18 17 3 14 0 56 23 23
2020 FO-03 16 46 16 6 0 16 0 74 7 13
2019 FO 18 54 15 4 0 9 0 79 4 46
2019 FO-02 14 59 19 4 0 4 0 76 4 25
2019 FO-03 20 52 7 0 0 20 0 91 0 15
2018 FO 32 43 16 2 2 5 0 79 4 46
2018 FO-02 31 47 15 0 4 4 0 81 4 24
2018 FO-03 35 28 21 7 0 9 0 69 8 15

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 FO 24 30 20 5 14 4 3 58 20 60
2022 FO-02 29 32 12 4 15 4 4 66 20 40
2022 FO-03 53 25 0 9 0 14 0 90 10 10
2020 FO 36 24 24 2 14 0 0 60 16 41
2020 FO-02 48 7 22 4 19 0 0 55 23 23
2020 FO-03 8 62 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 13
2019 FO 18 35 29 10 8 0 0 53 18 46
2019 FO-02 14 35 27 10 14 0 0 49 24 25
2019 FO-03 14 40 40 7 0 0 0 54 7 15
2018 FO 32 36 22 8 2 0 0 68 10 46
2018 FO-02 27 37 32 0 4 0 0 65 4 24
2018 FO-03 28 37 7 28 0 0 0 65 28 15

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 FO 20 21 28 9 14 5 3 45 25 60
2022 FO-02 25 23 19 8 15 5 4 53 25 40
2022 FO-03 36 16 19 9 0 21 0 66 11 10
2020 FO 29 24 24 7 12 5 0 55 20 40
2020 FO-02 35 24 14 7 19 0 0 59 27 23
2020 FO-03 9 33 33 9 0 17 0 50 11 12
2019 FO 8 41 21 19 10 0 0 50 29 45
2019 FO-02 11 36 24 11 18 0 0 47 29 24
2019 FO-03 7 47 19 27 0 0 0 54 27 15
2018 FO 19 33 17 21 8 2 0 53 30 45
2018 FO-02 18 33 23 14 10 3 0 52 24 24
2018 FO-03 23 33 7 30 7 0 0 56 37 15

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 FO 13 20 33 8 21 1 3 35 30 60
2022 FO-02 16 19 27 9 24 0 4 37 35 40
2022 FO-03 25 18 16 19 9 14 0 50 32 10
2020 FO 34 27 9 11 14 4 0 64 26 41
2020 FO-02 38 21 11 7 23 0 0 59 30 23
2020 FO-03 16 44 8 16 0 16 0 71 19 13
2019 FO 8 38 23 17 14 0 0 46 31 46
2019 FO-02 10 39 23 4 24 0 0 49 28 25
2019 FO-03 7 32 21 41 0 0 0 39 41 15
2018 FO 10 28 38 21 4 0 0 38 24 46
2018 FO-02 0 30 47 17 6 0 0 30 23 24
2018 FO-03 30 7 26 37 0 0 0 36 37 15

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 FO 15 25 9 5 17 13 16 56 31 60
2022 FO-02 11 28 5 7 17 16 17 57 35 40
2022 FO-03 43 33 10 0 0 0 14 88 0 10
2020 FO 28 27 10 7 11 9 8 66 22 41
2020 FO-02 29 22 6 7 16 7 13 63 29 23
2020 FO-03 38 32 22 8 0 0 0 70 8 13
2019 FO 20 17 22 12 9 18 2 46 26 46
2019 FO-02 21 11 28 10 16 13 0 37 31 25
2019 FO-03 27 26 14 14 0 20 0 66 17 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 FO 12 51 19 9 10 0 0 63 18 60
2022 FO-02 15 49 20 6 10 0 0 64 16 40
2022 FO-03 17 34 30 10 9 0 0 51 19 10
2020 FO 28 34 17 2 14 4 0 65 17 41
2020 FO-02 38 32 11 0 19 0 0 70 19 23
2020 FO-03 8 46 30 8 0 8 0 59 9 13
2019 FO 8 48 20 23 2 0 0 55 25 46
2019 FO-02 10 44 21 21 4 0 0 54 25 25
2019 FO-03 0 52 20 27 0 0 0 52 27 15
2018 FO 14 49 25 10 2 0 0 63 12 45
2018 FO-02 18 47 19 13 4 0 0 65 17 24
2018 FO-03 13 44 36 8 0 0 0 57 8 14

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 FO 10 33 22 20 11 4 0 45 32 60
2022 FO-02 12 35 21 26 4 3 0 48 30 40
2022 FO-03 27 27 16 7 9 14 0 63 19 10
2020 FO 17 36 22 9 11 4 0 56 21 41
2020 FO-02 21 38 18 7 16 0 0 59 23 23
2020 FO-03 8 38 30 16 0 8 0 50 17 13
2019 FO 4 44 34 11 8 0 0 48 18 46
2019 FO-02 7 41 31 7 13 0 0 48 21 25
2019 FO-03 0 45 34 20 0 0 0 45 20 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 FO 24 27 19 15 14 1 0 51 30 60
2022 FO-02 24 33 13 14 16 0 0 58 30 40
2022 FO-03 41 25 0 24 0 10 0 73 27 10
2020 FO 29 36 7 8 14 7 0 69 23 41
2020 FO-02 34 36 4 7 19 0 0 70 27 23
2020 FO-03 22 40 8 14 0 16 0 74 17 13
2019 FO 12 48 24 14 0 2 0 62 14 46
2019 FO-02 14 38 31 13 0 4 0 54 14 25
2019 FO-03 0 80 7 14 0 0 0 80 14 15
2018 FO 10 65 12 6 7 0 0 75 13 46
2018 FO-02 12 65 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 24
2018 FO-03 5 74 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 15

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 FO 23 28 26 2 14 2 6 55 18 60
2022 FO-02 30 27 20 1 12 1 8 63 14 40
2022 FO-03 27 41 21 0 0 10 0 76 0 10
2020 FO 34 31 16 4 11 4 0 68 16 41
2020 FO-02 41 29 11 4 16 0 0 70 19 23
2020 FO-03 16 38 32 6 0 8 0 59 6 13
2019 FO 27 45 14 12 2 0 0 72 14 46
2019 FO-02 32 33 13 18 4 0 0 65 21 25
2019 FO-03 14 66 14 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2018 FO 28 46 18 6 3 0 0 74 9 45
2018 FO-02 37 42 18 3 0 0 0 80 3 23
2018 FO-03 17 48 21 14 0 0 0 65 14 15

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 FO 16 26 21 8 19 10 0 46 30 60
2022 FO-02 15 23 27 11 17 8 0 41 30 40
2022 FO-03 17 16 0 9 9 50 0 66 34 10
2020 FO 27 9 25 11 16 11 2 41 30 41
2020 FO-02 34 7 22 4 19 11 4 48 27 23
2020 FO-03 14 8 32 30 8 8 0 24 41 13
2019 FO 14 27 21 16 8 13 2 47 28 46
2019 FO-02 16 24 20 18 10 11 0 46 32 25
2019 FO-03 7 34 32 7 0 21 0 51 9 15
2018 FO 18 24 20 12 15 8 4 47 30 46
2018 FO-02 24 21 20 7 26 3 0 45 34 24
2018 FO-03 10 19 23 21 0 21 5 40 28 15

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 FO 20 30 22 7 20 1 0 51 28 60
2022 FO-02 25 31 15 6 23 0 0 56 29 40
2022 FO-03 17 35 26 0 9 14 0 60 10 10
2020 FO 21 18 26 15 20 0 0 39 35 41
2020 FO-02 27 14 25 7 27 0 0 41 34 23
2020 FO-03 16 24 30 30 0 0 0 40 30 13
2019 FO 11 26 33 21 7 2 0 38 28 44
2019 FO-02 3 21 43 25 8 0 0 24 33 24
2019 FO-03 20 32 20 20 7 0 0 52 27 15
2018 FO 9 36 34 17 4 0 0 45 21 46
2018 FO-02 3 34 37 24 3 0 0 36 26 24
2018 FO-03 12 43 28 7 9 0 0 56 16 15

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 FO 42 22 15 7 0 0 14 74 9 60
2022 FO-02 33 24 17 6 0 0 19 71 7 40
2022 FO-03 42 48 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2020 FO 47 30 6 6 4 0 6 82 11 41
2020 FO-02 52 31 0 4 7 0 6 88 12 23
2020 FO-03 30 40 14 8 0 0 8 76 9 13
2019 FO 53 21 10 4 2 4 6 82 7 46
2019 FO-02 59 18 10 0 0 7 7 88 0 25
2019 FO-03 33 34 13 14 7 0 0 67 20 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 FO 47 14 16 4 8 1 11 69 13 60
2022 FO-02 42 17 18 3 6 0 14 68 11 35
2022 FO-03 60 0 21 0 0 9 10 74 0 10
2020 FO 39 24 13 16 2 2 5 67 19 41
2020 FO-02 45 18 11 17 3 4 4 67 21 23
2020 FO-03 24 32 16 20 0 0 8 61 22 13
2019 FO 38 18 25 8 2 2 8 62 10 46
2019 FO-02 38 18 25 10 0 3 6 61 11 25
2019 FO-03 39 26 34 0 0 0 0 66 0 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 FO 61 10 4 2 3 10 11 89 6 60
2022 FO-02 54 14 3 0 4 12 14 91 5 35
2022 FO-03 81 0 0 0 0 9 10 100 0 10
2020 FO 69 11 0 10 6 0 5 83 17 41
2020 FO-02 66 7 0 16 7 0 4 76 24 23
2020 FO-03 78 14 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2019 FO 85 4 0 4 0 4 4 96 4 46
2019 FO-02 76 7 0 4 0 7 7 96 4 25
2019 FO-03 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 FO 57 17 3 0 0 4 19 96 0 60
2022 FO-02 52 18 5 0 0 5 19 94 0 40
2022 FO-03 81 8 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2020 FO 66 24 4 2 0 0 5 94 2 40
2020 FO-02 69 24 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 22
2020 FO-03 70 16 0 6 0 0 8 93 7 13
2019 FO 83 4 2 0 2 4 6 96 2 46
2019 FO-02 80 3 4 0 0 7 7 96 0 25
2019 FO-03 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 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 FO 9 22 21 9 29 0 10 35 42 60
2022 FO-02 14 21 18 8 36 0 4 36 46 40
2022 FO-03 0 43 10 8 22 0 17 52 36 10
2020 FO 12 17 18 32 19 0 2 30 52 41
2020 FO-02 19 10 18 31 22 0 0 29 53 23
2020 FO-03 0 32 16 30 14 0 8 35 48 13
2019 FO 12 14 18 30 19 0 6 28 52 46
2019 FO-02 4 14 16 38 25 0 3 18 66 25
2019 FO-03 20 20 25 20 14 0 0 41 34 15
2018 FO 7 29 13 29 21 0 2 36 51 46
2018 FO-02 0 16 12 35 37 0 0 16 72 24
2018 FO-03 10 50 14 21 0 0 5 63 22 15

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 FO 24 25 17 7 20 5 2 53 29 60
2022 FO-02 25 26 15 10 19 5 0 54 30 40
2022 FO-03 36 35 15 0 0 14 0 82 0 10
2020 FO 21 46 18 4 11 0 0 67 15 41
2020 FO-02 24 46 14 0 16 0 0 70 16 23
2020 FO-03 16 54 16 14 0 0 0 70 14 13
2019 FO 10 45 27 4 10 4 0 57 15 46
2019 FO-02 7 42 30 0 14 7 0 53 15 25
2019 FO-03 7 54 26 7 7 0 0 60 14 15
2018 FO 7 60 25 5 3 0 0 67 8 46
2018 FO-02 6 68 20 6 0 0 0 74 6 24
2018 FO-03 5 59 26 0 9 0 0 64 9 15

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 FO 22 44 8 8 12 5 0 70 21 60
2022 FO-02 26 41 5 7 17 3 0 70 25 40
2022 FO-03 27 59 0 0 0 14 0 100 0 10
2020 FO 32 39 17 2 10 0 0 71 11 41
2020 FO-02 41 36 7 0 16 0 0 77 16 23
2020 FO-03 8 54 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 13
2019 FO 20 54 12 8 4 2 0 76 12 45
2019 FO-02 21 52 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 24
2019 FO-03 14 59 14 7 0 7 0 78 7 15
2018 FO 34 45 11 2 8 0 0 78 10 45
2018 FO-02 38 38 6 4 14 0 0 76 18 23
2018 FO-03 35 58 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 FO 29 41 17 6 3 3 0 73 9 60
2022 FO-02 31 44 20 1 4 0 0 75 5 40
2022 FO-03 49 32 0 0 0 19 0 100 0 10
2020 FO 39 29 10 10 4 9 0 74 15 41
2020 FO-02 41 29 7 13 6 4 0 72 20 23
2020 FO-03 24 32 20 0 0 24 0 74 0 13
2019 FO 31 40 13 6 8 2 0 72 14 45
2019 FO-02 27 43 13 7 10 0 0 70 17 25
2019 FO-03 33 34 19 7 0 7 0 72 7 15
2018 FO 35 41 11 0 13 0 0 76 13 45
2018 FO-02 41 36 5 0 18 0 0 77 18 23
2018 FO-03 35 44 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 15

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 FO 40 18 18 8 2 13 0 68 11 60
2022 FO-02 43 19 22 3 0 13 0 71 3 40
2022 FO-03 35 16 0 17 0 33 0 75 25 10
2020 FO 32 29 11 16 4 9 0 67 22 41
2020 FO-02 41 22 7 20 6 4 0 65 28 23
2020 FO-03 0 56 22 6 0 16 0 67 7 13

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 FO 48 27 6 3 10 7 0 80 13 60
2022 FO-02 52 24 0 3 14 7 0 82 18 40
2022 FO-03 57 27 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 10
2020 FO 39 32 7 15 3 2 2 74 19 41
2020 FO-02 46 32 0 13 3 4 4 83 17 23
2020 FO-03 32 36 8 24 0 0 0 68 24 13

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 FO 4 0 12 5 44 6 29 76 6 60
2022 FO-02 4 0 11 8 40 6 31 76 6 40
2022 FO-03 0 0 17 0 66 0 17 79 0 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 FO 7 21 35 0 4 30 3 42 5 60
2022 FO-02 10 11 40 0 5 30 4 32 8 40
2022 FO-03 8 19 21 0 0 53 0 55 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 FO 44 33 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 60
2022 FO-02 45 24 18 10 3 0 0 69 13 40
2022 FO-03 53 38 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 FO 52 28 17 3 0 0 0 80 3 41
2020 FO-02 55 22 20 3 0 0 0 77 3 23
2020 FO-03 40 44 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2019 FO 44 33 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 46
2019 FO-02 45 28 23 4 0 0 0 73 4 25
2019 FO-03 34 47 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 15
2018 FO 32 53 13 2 0 0 0 84 2 44
2018 FO-02 36 42 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 22
2018 FO-03 26 67 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 FO 37 32 16 3 9 0 3 71 13 60
2022 FO-02 37 35 14 5 4 0 4 76 9 40
2022 FO-03 53 25 14 0 9 0 0 78 9 10
2020 FO 51 24 14 3 8 0 0 75 12 40
2020 FO-02 61 11 11 3 14 0 0 72 16 22
2020 FO-03 24 52 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 13
2019 FO 38 29 18 7 8 0 0 67 15 46
2019 FO-02 35 32 13 10 10 0 0 67 20 25
2019 FO-03 34 26 33 0 7 0 0 61 7 15
2018 FO 27 43 21 8 0 0 0 71 8 45
2018 FO-02 24 41 20 14 0 0 0 66 14 23
2018 FO-03 26 60 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15

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 FO 39 32 9 7 13 0 0 72 20 60
2022 FO-02 42 31 8 5 14 0 0 73 19 40
2022 FO-03 53 25 14 0 9 0 0 78 9 10
2020 FO 45 28 11 8 8 0 0 73 16 41
2020 FO-02 55 11 11 10 13 0 0 66 23 23
2020 FO-03 24 60 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2019 FO 30 38 16 9 8 0 0 67 17 46
2019 FO-02 34 36 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 25
2019 FO-03 14 47 33 0 7 0 0 61 7 15
2018 FO 25 40 32 3 0 0 0 65 3 44
2018 FO-02 24 45 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 22
2018 FO-03 26 37 28 9 0 0 0 63 9 15

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 FO 24 13 27 3 26 2 6 40 31 60
2022 FO-02 22 12 23 5 28 1 9 38 36 40
2022 FO-03 51 0 40 0 9 0 0 51 9 10
2020 FO 41 20 15 15 10 0 0 60 25 41
2020 FO-02 52 7 7 18 16 0 0 59 34 23
2020 FO-03 16 38 38 8 0 0 0 54 8 13
2019 FO 23 32 24 8 12 2 0 56 20 46
2019 FO-02 14 28 31 10 17 0 0 42 27 25
2019 FO-03 27 33 19 7 7 7 0 65 15 15
2018 FO 30 30 27 4 2 6 0 65 7 44
2018 FO-02 28 21 33 4 4 10 0 55 8 23
2018 FO-03 33 39 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 15
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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 FO 35 39 25 60
2022 FO-02 38 39 23 40
2022 FO-03 26 66 8 10
2020 FO 30 46 24 41
2020 FO-02 31 47 22 23
2020 FO-03 32 38 30 13
2019 FO 24 46 30 46
2019 FO-02 35 35 30 25
2019 FO-03 14 53 33 15
2018 FO 23 51 25 46
2018 FO-02 26 54 20 24
2018 FO-03 23 43 33 15

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 FO 21 12 62 3 2 0 20
2022 FO-02 10 16 68 4 3 0 15
2020 FO 37 15 41 0 7 0 11
2019 FO 44 7 49 0 0 0 10
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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 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO-03 0 100 10
2018 FO 9 91 46

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 FO-03 0 0 9 0 0 67 25 0 0 10
2020 FO 13 15 19 0 3 46 4 56 7 41
2020 FO-02 11 10 27 0 3 42 7 41 5 23
2020 FO-03 14 24 6 0 0 56 0 86 0 13
2019 FO 14 16 19 0 6 39 6 55 10 46
2019 FO-02 17 17 16 0 7 36 7 60 12 25
2019 FO-03 7 13 26 0 0 48 7 43 0 15
2018 FO 11 28 32 6 0 21 2 51 7 46
2018 FO-02 6 38 36 5 0 14 0 52 6 24
2018 FO-03 12 10 26 9 0 35 7 39 16 15

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 FO 20 35 21 2 5 14 3 67 8 60
2022 FO-02 17 36 28 0 1 13 4 64 2 40
2020 FO 30 32 21 2 2 13 0 72 4 41
2020 FO-02 35 35 20 3 0 7 0 75 3 23
2020 FO-03 8 38 30 0 0 24 0 60 0 13
2019 FO 30 32 15 2 6 16 0 73 9 46
2019 FO-02 41 26 13 0 7 14 0 78 8 25
2019 FO-03 14 40 26 0 0 20 0 67 0 15
2018 FO 32 38 23 5 0 2 0 72 5 46
2018 FO-02 37 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 24
2018 FO-03 26 23 28 16 0 7 0 52 18 15
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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
2022 FO-03 0 100 10
2019 FO 0 100 46
2019 FO-02 0 100 25
2019 FO-03 0 100 15

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 FO-03 0 9 0 0 0 84 7 100 0 10
2020 FO 13 12 19 0 3 50 2 54 7 41
2020 FO-02 14 10 24 0 3 46 4 48 5 23
2020 FO-03 8 14 14 0 0 64 0 61 0 13
2019 FO 14 16 17 2 2 43 6 59 8 46
2019 FO-02 13 14 19 4 0 43 7 54 7 25
2019 FO-03 14 13 19 0 0 48 7 58 0 15
2018 FO 12 23 29 0 0 36 0 54 0 45
2018 FO-02 12 28 35 0 0 25 0 53 0 23
2018 FO-03 5 10 19 0 0 65 0 45 0 15

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 FO 22 35 17 3 3 14 5 70 8 60
2022 FO-02 23 37 17 4 5 12 2 69 11 40
2020 FO 31 36 21 0 3 9 0 74 4 41
2020 FO-02 37 29 27 0 3 4 0 69 3 23
2020 FO-03 14 56 14 0 0 16 0 83 0 13
2019 FO 34 35 13 2 2 14 0 81 4 46
2019 FO-02 41 26 16 0 4 14 0 78 4 25
2019 FO-03 20 54 12 0 0 14 0 86 0 15
2018 FO 20 47 27 0 0 6 0 71 0 46
2018 FO-02 20 52 25 0 0 3 0 74 0 24
2018 FO-03 19 39 28 0 0 14 0 68 0 15
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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 FO 22 25 21 21 12 0 0 46 33 60
2022 FO-02 14 30 19 26 11 0 0 44 37 40
2022 FO-03 41 16 18 17 7 0 0 57 25 10
2020 FO 25 27 24 6 19 0 0 51 25 41
2020 FO-02 22 30 31 4 13 0 0 52 17 23
2020 FO-03 32 22 16 6 24 0 0 54 30 13
2019 FO 17 25 12 13 32 0 0 42 46 45
2019 FO-02 14 18 7 16 45 0 0 32 61 25
2019 FO-03 15 37 28 7 14 0 0 51 21 14
2018 FO 14 34 17 21 11 2 1 49 33 46
2018 FO-02 11 35 19 21 12 0 3 46 34 24
2018 FO-03 12 36 14 19 14 5 0 50 35 15

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 FO 30 15 42 5 7 0 0 45 13 60
2022 FO-02 27 12 53 5 2 0 0 40 7 35
2022 FO-03 27 33 19 21 0 0 0 60 21 10
2020 FO 24 10 42 7 17 0 0 34 24 41
2020 FO-02 23 13 32 7 24 0 0 36 31 23
2020 FO-03 22 6 64 0 8 0 0 28 8 13
2019 FO 11 31 34 18 6 0 0 42 24 46
2019 FO-02 10 32 35 17 7 0 0 42 24 25
2019 FO-03 5 26 34 27 7 0 0 32 34 15
2018 FO 6 33 41 18 2 2 0 39 20 46
2018 FO-02 6 36 40 18 0 0 0 42 18 24
2018 FO-03 0 24 43 21 7 5 0 26 30 15

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 FO 45 31 14 2 7 0 0 77 9 60
2022 FO-02 40 44 11 3 2 0 0 83 5 35
2022 FO-03 66 10 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 10
2020 FO 35 28 16 11 10 0 0 63 21 41
2020 FO-02 41 24 11 7 17 0 0 65 24 23
2020 FO-03 22 38 24 16 0 0 0 60 16 13
2019 FO 27 42 16 10 4 0 0 69 15 45
2019 FO-02 33 36 13 14 4 0 0 69 18 25
2019 FO-03 7 57 22 7 7 0 0 64 14 14
2018 FO 13 56 25 3 2 2 0 70 5 45
2018 FO-02 19 57 20 0 4 0 0 76 4 23
2018 FO-03 0 45 40 9 0 5 0 48 10 15

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 FO 28 19 16 17 19 0 1 47 36 60
2022 FO-02 23 25 13 18 19 0 1 49 38 40
2022 FO-03 10 16 39 26 9 0 0 26 35 10
2020 FO 30 13 26 14 17 0 0 43 31 40
2020 FO-02 34 10 18 14 24 0 0 44 38 23
2020 FO-03 15 26 33 17 9 0 0 41 26 12
2019 FO 12 27 26 26 9 0 0 38 36 46
2019 FO-02 10 22 27 28 13 0 0 31 41 25
2019 FO-03 7 32 34 27 0 0 0 39 27 15
2018 FO 9 23 29 34 4 2 0 32 38 46
2018 FO-02 6 21 33 38 3 0 0 27 40 24
2018 FO-03 12 14 34 28 7 5 0 28 37 15

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 FO 56 17 9 7 2 0 9 80 10 60
2022 FO-02 59 16 8 9 2 0 5 80 12 40
2022 FO-03 84 0 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 10
2020 FO 57 14 9 7 8 0 5 74 16 39
2020 FO-02 60 7 4 11 14 0 4 70 26 22
2020 FO-03 48 26 17 0 0 0 9 81 0 12
2019 FO 50 34 12 4 0 0 0 83 4 46
2019 FO-02 51 34 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 25
2019 FO-03 40 34 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 15
2018 FO 45 28 22 0 0 2 4 77 0 46
2018 FO-02 55 14 25 0 0 0 6 74 0 24
2018 FO-03 12 62 21 0 0 5 0 78 0 15

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 FO 41 24 13 3 15 0 3 67 19 60
2022 FO-02 39 31 9 1 19 0 1 71 20 40
2022 FO-03 27 30 26 17 0 0 0 57 17 10
2020 FO 21 30 20 11 19 0 0 51 30 41
2020 FO-02 27 21 18 11 24 0 0 47 35 23
2020 FO-03 8 46 30 8 8 0 0 54 16 13
2019 FO 33 43 16 6 2 0 0 76 9 46
2019 FO-02 44 36 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 25
2019 FO-03 0 61 19 14 7 0 0 61 20 15
2018 FO 33 22 37 4 2 2 0 56 6 46
2018 FO-02 36 23 41 0 0 0 0 59 0 24
2018 FO-03 12 24 37 14 7 5 0 38 22 15

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 FO 28 26 20 17 7 2 2 56 24 60
2022 FO-02 20 26 24 24 4 0 2 47 28 40
2022 FO-03 33 59 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 FO 22 32 24 9 14 0 0 54 22 41
2020 FO-02 24 29 24 4 19 0 0 53 23 23
2020 FO-03 16 44 24 16 0 0 0 60 16 13
2019 FO 23 29 36 2 10 0 0 52 12 46
2019 FO-02 27 21 35 4 14 0 0 47 18 25
2019 FO-03 7 47 46 0 0 0 0 54 0 15
2018 FO 20 43 23 12 0 2 0 64 13 45
2018 FO-02 19 42 21 18 0 0 0 61 18 23
2018 FO-03 7 48 33 7 0 5 0 58 7 15

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 FO 35 25 15 17 6 2 1 61 23 60
2022 FO-02 32 30 9 21 8 0 0 61 29 40
2022 FO-03 27 40 14 0 9 0 10 75 9 10
2020 FO 33 34 15 9 10 0 0 66 19 41
2020 FO-02 38 35 7 4 16 0 0 73 19 23
2020 FO-03 24 36 24 16 0 0 0 60 16 13
2019 FO 26 37 31 2 4 0 0 63 6 46
2019 FO-02 30 29 34 3 4 0 0 59 7 25
2019 FO-03 7 54 33 0 7 0 0 60 7 15
2018 FO 12 50 29 8 0 2 0 63 8 46
2018 FO-02 16 48 33 4 0 0 0 64 4 24
2018 FO-03 0 52 29 14 0 5 0 55 15 15

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 FO 31 26 13 24 6 0 1 57 30 60
2022 FO-02 30 24 7 34 4 0 1 54 38 40
2022 FO-03 25 53 0 0 22 0 0 78 22 10
2020 FO 32 28 19 8 12 0 0 60 20 41
2020 FO-02 37 32 7 4 19 0 0 70 23 23
2020 FO-03 24 22 38 16 0 0 0 46 16 13
2019 FO 24 32 32 10 2 0 0 56 12 45
2019 FO-02 31 26 28 11 4 0 0 57 14 24
2019 FO-03 7 47 46 0 0 0 0 54 0 15
2018 FO 35 30 30 2 2 0 0 66 4 46
2018 FO-02 47 22 27 0 4 0 0 69 4 24
2018 FO-03 15 38 40 7 0 0 0 53 7 15

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 FO 40 16 12 13 15 3 1 58 29 60
2022 FO-02 35 17 12 16 14 4 1 55 32 40
2022 FO-03 54 39 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2020 FO 39 28 13 4 16 0 0 67 20 41
2020 FO-02 41 22 11 4 23 0 0 63 27 23
2020 FO-03 32 38 22 8 0 0 0 70 8 13
2019 FO 47 33 6 10 2 0 2 82 12 46
2019 FO-02 53 24 7 13 4 0 0 76 17 25
2019 FO-03 27 52 7 7 0 0 7 85 7 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 FO 47 24 15 6 6 0 2 72 12 60
2022 FO-02 42 24 14 9 8 0 2 67 18 40
2022 FO-03 60 17 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2020 FO 13 46 29 2 10 0 0 59 12 41
2020 FO-02 7 43 36 0 13 0 0 50 13 23
2020 FO-03 22 46 24 8 0 0 0 68 8 13

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 FO 47 21 23 7 0 0 3 69 7 60
2022 FO-02 47 24 26 1 0 0 1 72 1 40
2022 FO-03 42 18 16 24 0 0 0 60 24 10
2020 FO 17 31 31 13 8 0 0 48 22 41
2020 FO-02 14 40 22 14 10 0 0 54 24 23
2020 FO-03 22 22 32 16 8 0 0 44 24 13
2019 FO 33 40 14 10 2 0 0 73 12 46
2019 FO-02 47 28 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 25
2019 FO-03 0 66 20 14 0 0 0 66 14 15
2018 FO 23 34 33 6 4 0 0 56 10 46
2018 FO-02 31 13 49 7 0 0 0 44 7 24
2018 FO-03 0 65 14 7 14 0 0 65 21 15

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 FO 49 28 13 9 1 0 1 77 10 60
2022 FO-02 50 32 7 9 0 0 1 84 9 40
2022 FO-03 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FO 42 34 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 41
2020 FO-02 45 27 17 7 4 0 0 72 11 23
2020 FO-03 30 46 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 13
2019 FO 52 31 14 2 2 0 0 82 4 45
2019 FO-02 50 32 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 24
2019 FO-03 48 33 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 15
2018 FO 57 18 10 6 8 0 1 75 14 46
2018 FO-02 67 10 4 3 14 0 3 79 17 24
2018 FO-03 47 29 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 15

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 FO 37 28 16 11 8 0 0 65 19 60
2022 FO-02 37 26 13 14 9 0 0 63 24 35
2022 FO-03 65 25 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 FO 30 29 24 11 6 0 0 59 17 41
2020 FO-02 35 25 23 7 10 0 0 60 17 23
2020 FO-03 14 48 14 24 0 0 0 62 24 13

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 FO 66 10 15 0 0 0 9 84 0 60
2022 FO-02 68 11 17 0 0 0 3 82 0 40
2022 FO-03 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FO 65 14 9 10 0 2 0 81 10 41
2020 FO-02 63 17 7 10 0 4 0 82 10 23
2020 FO-03 70 14 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 13
2019 FO 79 12 5 2 0 0 2 93 2 46
2019 FO-02 76 17 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 25
2019 FO-03 82 6 5 0 0 0 7 94 0 15
2018 FO 62 8 20 2 0 0 8 76 2 46
2018 FO-02 57 5 32 4 0 0 3 64 4 24
2018 FO-03 54 17 5 0 0 0 23 93 0 15

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 FO 66 16 7 2 0 6 4 91 2 60
2022 FO-02 63 19 5 2 0 4 6 92 2 40
2022 FO-03 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FO 88 8 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 41
2020 FO-02 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2020 FO-03 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 FO 90 2 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 45
2019 FO-02 87 3 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 25
2019 FO-03 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 FO 72 20 5 0 0 0 3 95 0 46
2018 FO-02 67 24 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 24
2018 FO-03 73 17 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 15

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 FO 45 33 8 5 6 0 2 80 12 60
2022 FO-02 48 34 5 0 9 0 3 85 10 40
2022 FO-03 48 43 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 FO 53 32 2 4 8 0 0 86 12 40
2020 FO-02 54 29 0 4 14 0 0 83 17 22
2020 FO-03 56 36 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 FO 36 34 18 10 2 0 0 70 12 45
2019 FO-02 22 42 17 17 3 0 0 63 20 25
2019 FO-03 57 21 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 14
2018 FO 36 32 19 12 0 0 0 68 12 46
2018 FO-02 32 22 24 22 0 0 0 54 22 24
2018 FO-03 36 50 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15

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 FO 51 25 14 1 3 0 5 80 5 60
2022 FO-02 54 20 14 1 4 0 8 80 5 35
2022 FO-03 84 7 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 FO 56 24 6 10 4 0 0 80 14 41
2020 FO-02 59 17 4 17 4 0 0 76 20 23
2020 FO-03 46 40 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 13
2019 FO 68 15 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 44
2019 FO-02 75 3 18 4 0 0 0 78 4 24
2019 FO-03 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 FO 53 36 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 46
2018 FO-02 54 34 9 4 0 0 0 88 4 24
2018 FO-03 38 48 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15

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 FO 51 5 7 2 0 0 35 86 3 60
2022 FO-02 52 4 2 0 0 0 41 96 0 40
2022 FO-03 83 10 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 10
2020 FO 61 11 6 2 0 0 20 89 3 40
2020 FO-02 65 7 4 4 0 0 20 91 5 23
2020 FO-03 50 17 15 0 0 0 17 82 0 12
2019 FO 57 14 11 0 0 0 19 87 0 44
2019 FO-02 65 3 14 0 0 0 18 82 0 24
2019 FO-03 42 28 7 0 0 0 22 91 0 14
2018 FO 56 17 0 0 0 0 28 100 0 45
2018 FO-02 61 9 0 0 0 0 29 100 0 23
2018 FO-03 38 31 0 0 0 0 30 100 0 15

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 FO 55 32 3 0 0 0 10 97 0 60
2022 FO-02 53 33 1 0 0 0 13 99 0 40
2022 FO-03 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 FO 65 18 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 40
2020 FO-02 62 18 4 17 0 0 0 80 17 23
2020 FO-03 76 17 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 12
2019 FO 60 21 16 0 0 0 2 83 0 45
2019 FO-02 61 21 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 25
2019 FO-03 57 28 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 14
2018 FO 56 34 7 2 0 0 2 92 2 45
2018 FO-02 53 40 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 23
2018 FO-03 55 31 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15

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 FO 72 13 5 1 5 1 4 90 5 60
2022 FO-02 67 18 4 0 5 0 6 91 5 40
2022 FO-03 79 0 0 8 0 14 0 91 9 10
2020 FO 60 9 19 0 12 0 0 69 12 41
2020 FO-02 62 4 24 0 11 0 0 65 11 23
2020 FO-03 64 16 14 0 6 0 0 80 6 13
2019 FO 78 8 4 4 4 0 2 88 8 45
2019 FO-02 76 6 3 4 7 0 4 85 12 25
2019 FO-03 86 7 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 14
2018 FO 78 13 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 46
2018 FO-02 84 7 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 24
2018 FO-03 63 31 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15

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 FO 48 21 20 3 1 0 6 74 4 60
2022 FO-02 42 20 23 4 1 0 9 68 6 40
2022 FO-03 40 33 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 10
2020 FO 46 17 24 6 7 0 0 64 13 41
2020 FO-02 47 14 27 4 7 0 0 62 11 23
2020 FO-03 32 30 24 6 8 0 0 62 14 13
2019 FO 54 27 10 6 0 0 2 83 6 44
2019 FO-02 52 24 10 10 0 0 4 78 11 25
2019 FO-03 47 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2018 FO 51 28 19 2 0 0 0 79 2 46
2018 FO-02 50 25 21 4 0 0 0 75 4 24
2018 FO-03 38 38 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 15

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 FO 18 23 41 7 12 0 0 40 18 60
2022 FO-02 18 23 44 3 13 0 0 41 16 40
2022 FO-03 0 59 19 14 9 0 0 59 22 10
2020 FO 16 24 35 21 4 0 0 40 25 41
2020 FO-02 19 22 32 23 4 0 0 41 27 23
2020 FO-03 8 38 38 16 0 0 0 46 16 13
2019 FO 13 40 27 18 2 0 0 54 20 46
2019 FO-02 12 36 22 27 4 0 0 47 31 25
2019 FO-03 0 53 40 7 0 0 0 53 7 15
2018 FO 8 36 48 8 0 0 0 44 8 46
2018 FO-02 13 34 47 6 0 0 0 47 6 24
2018 FO-03 0 38 48 14 0 0 0 38 14 15

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 FO 11 16 38 22 13 0 0 35 27 60
2022 FO-02 12 10 41 25 12 0 0 37 22 40
2022 FO-03 9 14 53 8 17 0 0 25 22 10
2020 FO 14 11 48 8 19 0 0 28 25 41
2020 FO-02 19 14 36 10 20 0 0 30 34 23
2020 FO-03 0 8 68 8 16 0 0 24 8 13
2019 FO 8 15 37 29 10 2 0 39 23 45
2019 FO-02 13 10 36 31 7 3 0 39 24 25
2019 FO-03 0 27 47 19 7 0 0 26 27 15
2018 FO 5 9 54 21 11 0 0 32 15 45
2018 FO-02 3 10 58 15 14 0 0 29 12 24
2018 FO-03 8 8 46 38 0 0 0 38 15 14

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 FO 21 36 15 14 11 3 0 59 26 60
2022 FO-02 27 34 14 17 8 0 0 61 26 40
2022 FO-03 9 73 8 0 0 10 0 91 0 10
2020 FO 37 50 6 2 3 2 0 89 5 41
2020 FO-02 49 45 4 0 3 0 0 94 3 23
2020 FO-03 16 64 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 13
2019 FO 25 48 9 10 2 6 0 77 13 46
2019 FO-02 36 35 9 14 4 3 0 73 18 25
2019 FO-03 7 67 13 7 0 7 0 79 7 15
2018 FO 22 48 15 2 11 2 0 71 13 45
2018 FO-02 33 41 12 0 14 0 0 74 14 24
2018 FO-03 6 59 23 8 0 6 0 68 8 14

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 15 20 33 24 8 60
2022 FO-02 13 25 23 29 10 40
2022 FO-03 10 21 60 0 9 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 FO 39 20 22 1 8 7 2 65 11 60
2022 FO-02 43 15 19 0 12 11 0 66 13 40
2022 FO-03 46 7 38 9 0 0 0 53 9 10
2020 FO 55 18 21 2 3 0 0 73 6 40
2020 FO-02 57 11 29 0 3 0 0 69 3 22
2020 FO-03 46 32 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 13

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 FO 36 12 25 12 12 0 2 50 25 60
2022 FO-02 39 11 20 12 18 0 0 50 30 40
2022 FO-03 67 0 0 33 0 0 0 67 33 10
2020 FO 28 36 9 9 18 0 0 64 27 40
2020 FO-02 24 38 4 11 23 0 0 63 34 23
2020 FO-03 33 44 9 6 9 0 0 76 15 12

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 FO 43 17 21 7 10 0 2 61 17 60
2022 FO-02 45 12 19 9 14 0 0 58 23 40
2022 FO-03 67 0 25 9 0 0 0 67 9 10
2020 FO 54 22 2 15 7 0 0 76 22 41
2020 FO-02 55 25 0 13 6 0 0 81 19 23
2020 FO-03 62 0 8 24 6 0 0 62 30 13

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 FO 18 35 27 10 11 0 0 53 21 60
2022 FO-02 17 33 28 10 12 0 0 51 22 40
2022 FO-03 27 64 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 FO 43 35 9 8 3 2 0 80 11 41
2020 FO-02 48 35 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 23
2020 FO-03 24 40 8 14 6 8 0 70 22 13
2019 FO 21 41 17 14 4 4 0 64 19 46
2019 FO-02 25 39 16 10 7 3 0 66 18 25
2019 FO-03 7 41 25 21 0 7 0 51 22 15
2018 FO 20 34 23 14 10 0 0 54 23 45
2018 FO-02 27 33 13 10 17 0 0 60 26 24
2018 FO-03 8 31 38 23 0 0 0 39 23 14

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 4 25 42 23 0 0 6 31 24 15
2020 FO 17 33 17 17 0 17 0 60 20 12
2019 FO 14 50 21 7 0 7 0 69 8 14
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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 FO 14 86 60
2022 FO-02 14 86 40
2022 FO-03 25 75 10
2020 FO 4 96 41
2020 FO-02 4 96 23
2020 FO-03 8 92 13
2019 FO 10 90 46
2019 FO-02 13 87 25
2019 FO-03 7 93 15

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 FO 26 35 13 6 12 2 6 66 20 60
2022 FO-02 25 35 13 7 13 2 5 65 21 40
2022 FO-03 76 16 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10
2020 FO 48 34 2 8 3 2 2 86 12 41
2020 FO-02 55 31 0 7 3 0 4 90 10 23
2020 FO-03 40 46 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 13
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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 FO 29 53 18 0 60
2022 FO-02 19 60 21 0 40
2022 FO-03 41 59 0 0 10
2020 FO 48 39 13 0 41
2020 FO-02 45 42 13 0 23
2020 FO-03 44 48 8 0 13

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 59 41 15
2020 FO 27 73 20
2020 FO-02 16 84 10

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 16 12 25 4 44 0 0 28 48 15
2020 FO 0 5 9 36 50 0 0 5 86 20
2020 FO-02 0 0 8 32 60 0 0 0 92 10

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 0 25 15 14 45 0 0 25 60 15
2020 FO 0 8 5 27 56 0 5 8 87 20
2020 FO-02 0 0 0 32 68 0 0 0 100 10

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 FO 39 8 16 13 2 5 18 61 19 60
2022 FO-02 33 10 17 11 1 7 21 60 17 40
2022 FO-03 47 17 0 7 10 0 19 79 21 10
2020 FO 37 10 19 12 7 2 13 56 22 41
2020 FO-02 42 10 20 13 4 4 7 58 19 23
2020 FO-03 40 6 14 8 8 0 24 61 21 13
2019 FO 34 25 15 8 16 0 2 61 24 46
2019 FO-02 31 29 19 4 17 0 0 60 21 25
2019 FO-03 33 27 7 14 13 0 7 64 28 15
2018 FO 36 34 9 8 2 1 9 78 12 46
2018 FO-02 40 41 5 11 0 0 4 83 11 24
2018 FO-03 26 28 12 7 7 0 20 67 17 15
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Hybrid Work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 16 46 16 14 8 30
2022 FO-02 24 46 14 9 7 20

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 63 37 60
2022 FO-02 69 31 35

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 35 65 55
2022 FO-02 38 62 35

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 50 50 55
2022 FO-02 46 54 35

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 32 68 55
2022 FO-02 35 65 35

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 17 83 55
2022 FO-02 19 81 35

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 34 66 55
2022 FO-02 40 60 35

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 28 72 55
2022 FO-02 34 66 35

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 46 54 55
2022 FO-02 47 53 35

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 20 80 55
2022 FO-02 23 77 35

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 37 63 55
2022 FO-02 42 58 35

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 34 66 55
2022 FO-02 42 58 35

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 1 99 55
2022 FO-02 2 98 35

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 FO 18 82 55
2022 FO-02 15 85 35

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.

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 FO 44 6 5 0 12 0 33 75 18 60
2022 FO-02 41 8 7 0 14 0 30 70 20 35

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.

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 FO 9 4 13 13 21 3 37 56 23 60
2022 FO-02 12 7 15 9 18 4 35 45 30 35

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Total responses
2022 FO 15 14 11 9 15 0 35 38 44 60
2022 FO-02 18 16 14 6 13 0 33 28 51 35
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