2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Fisheries and Oceans Canada by Question 93. Which of the following best describes your current work arrangement?

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 27 47 6 14 6 0 0 74 20 1385
2022 Working remotely 39 41 6 9 5 0 0 80 14 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 44 4 8 3 0 0 85 11 4710
2020 Working on-site 26 51 8 12 3 0 0 77 15 1070
2020 Working remotely 37 48 4 10 2 0 0 85 11 4084
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 45 5 11 3 0 0 81 14 1383

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 67 22 6 3 1 1 1 90 4 1385
2022 Working remotely 72 20 3 2 1 0 1 93 4 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 76 18 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 4710
2020 Working on-site 63 25 6 3 2 0 1 89 5 1072
2020 Working remotely 80 15 2 1 1 1 0 95 2 4069
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 77 15 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 1381

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 35 40 7 11 6 0 0 76 17 1380
2022 Working remotely 45 33 7 7 5 0 3 81 12 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 35 7 9 5 0 0 79 14 4710
2020 Working on-site 32 45 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 1071
2020 Working remotely 35 41 9 11 2 0 1 77 14 4080
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 39 10 11 4 0 0 75 14 1388

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 22 41 14 15 8 0 0 63 23 1380
2022 Working remotely 29 38 12 14 6 0 1 67 21 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 40 11 12 5 0 0 72 17 4705
2020 Working on-site 19 38 14 21 7 0 0 57 29 1072
2020 Working remotely 36 40 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 4062
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 42 12 12 4 0 0 72 16 1384

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 37 42 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 1385
2022 Working remotely 49 33 7 6 3 0 1 83 9 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 35 7 5 2 0 0 87 6 4700
2020 Working on-site 32 41 12 11 3 0 0 73 15 1068
2020 Working remotely 49 35 8 6 2 0 0 85 7 4041
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 37 8 6 1 0 0 84 8 1369

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 Working on-site 29 29 15 15 11 0 0 59 26 1385
2022 Working remotely 49 26 10 6 8 0 0 76 14 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 33 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 4715
2020 Working on-site 22 29 16 18 14 0 1 52 32 1071
2020 Working remotely 49 31 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 4073
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 31 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 1383

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 37 39 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 1385
2022 Working remotely 40 35 8 11 6 0 0 75 17 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 41 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 4705
2020 Working on-site 33 39 15 9 4 0 0 72 13 1073
2020 Working remotely 43 38 10 7 3 0 0 81 9 4085
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 38 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1382

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 20 33 16 16 15 1 0 53 31 1385
2022 Working remotely 36 32 13 10 10 0 0 68 19 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 36 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 4715
2020 Working on-site 19 32 20 20 9 0 0 50 29 1071
2020 Working remotely 36 38 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 4079
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 36 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 1386

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 28 45 12 11 4 0 0 73 15 1385
2022 Working remotely 32 40 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 44 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 4710
2020 Working on-site 29 40 17 12 2 0 0 69 14 1067
2020 Working remotely 34 43 10 10 3 0 0 76 14 4060
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 43 12 11 4 0 0 73 14 1380

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 40 37 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 1380
2022 Working remotely 45 36 5 8 5 1 0 82 13 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 40 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 4705
2020 Working on-site 36 41 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 1060
2020 Working remotely 50 38 7 4 2 0 0 88 6 4068
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 37 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1381

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 Working on-site 24 35 16 13 13 0 0 59 26 1385
2022 Working remotely 37 29 14 10 10 0 0 67 20 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 37 11 8 6 0 0 74 14 4715
2020 Working on-site 23 34 18 13 11 0 0 57 25 1070
2020 Working remotely 40 36 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 4078
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 38 12 10 5 1 0 73 15 1380

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 Working on-site 50 35 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 1385
2022 Working remotely 50 28 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 34 9 3 1 0 0 86 5 4710
2020 Working on-site 51 32 12 3 2 0 0 83 5 1062
2020 Working remotely 54 33 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 4050
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 32 6 3 1 0 0 89 4 1376

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 22 40 14 13 10 0 1 62 24 1380
2022 Working remotely 33 34 13 9 11 0 0 68 19 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 41 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 4705
2020 Working on-site 23 39 16 14 8 0 0 62 22 1065
2020 Working remotely 40 39 10 7 3 0 0 79 10 4059
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 42 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 1379

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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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 Working on-site 26 38 15 12 8 0 0 64 20 1385
2022 Working remotely 40 31 12 8 9 0 0 71 17 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 36 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 4715
2020 Working on-site 26 35 19 12 8 0 0 61 20 1069
2020 Working remotely 45 35 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 4072
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 34 13 7 4 0 0 77 11 1382

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 26 38 17 11 6 0 0 65 17 1380
2022 Working remotely 37 33 13 10 6 0 1 71 16 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 38 12 8 4 0 0 75 12 4715
2020 Working on-site 22 40 21 11 4 0 1 63 16 1060
2020 Working remotely 36 42 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 4055
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 42 12 9 4 0 1 75 13 1379

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 Working on-site 41 39 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 1385
2022 Working remotely 43 34 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 38 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 4715
2020 Working on-site 42 39 12 4 2 0 0 81 6 1072
2020 Working remotely 48 36 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 4079
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 36 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 1385

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 Working on-site 37 32 15 7 5 1 3 71 13 1385
2022 Working remotely 42 31 14 6 4 0 2 75 11 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 34 18 9 7 0 1 66 16 4715
2020 Working on-site 38 35 13 7 5 0 2 74 12 1068
2020 Working remotely 32 34 18 9 7 0 0 66 16 4077
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 33 22 11 8 0 0 59 20 1382

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 Working on-site 9 23 40 18 6 1 3 25 33 1380
2022 Working remotely 9 20 42 19 7 1 2 28 30 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 24 39 19 8 1 2 28 33 4705
2020 Working on-site 14 27 34 18 6 0 1 24 41 1073
2020 Working remotely 7 22 40 22 8 0 1 30 29 4078
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 26 39 18 6 1 1 24 36 1383

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 Working on-site 18 29 26 15 6 1 5 22 50 1380
2022 Working remotely 18 28 29 14 7 1 3 22 48 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 27 31 14 7 1 3 21 46 4710
2020 Working on-site 16 29 28 14 7 2 3 23 47 1064
2020 Working remotely 13 24 33 18 9 1 1 28 39 4078
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 25 33 16 7 1 2 24 42 1383

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 Working on-site 4 10 27 34 17 1 7 55 16 1380
2022 Working remotely 7 12 30 29 19 1 3 49 20 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 17 31 26 16 1 2 43 26 4700
2020 Working on-site 5 10 28 35 17 0 4 54 16 1066
2020 Working remotely 6 17 34 28 13 1 1 42 23 4070
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 15 33 31 13 0 1 45 22 1377

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 Working on-site 14 22 27 18 13 1 4 33 38 1375
2022 Working remotely 14 18 27 17 17 2 5 37 35 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 21 27 20 15 1 3 36 36 4705
2020 Working on-site 14 22 27 23 11 1 2 35 37 1072
2020 Working remotely 13 19 28 23 14 1 1 39 32 4081
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 21 29 21 12 1 2 34 36 1380

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 20 22 23 14 14 3 4 30 45 1380
2022 Working remotely 16 20 27 13 15 4 5 31 40 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 20 26 18 14 3 4 35 36 4710
2020 Working on-site 21 24 23 17 11 2 2 30 47 1065
2020 Working remotely 8 15 28 27 18 3 2 47 24 4068
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 19 27 26 14 2 3 42 30 1379

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 Working on-site 19 28 28 13 8 2 2 22 49 1380
2022 Working remotely 20 25 26 12 11 3 3 25 47 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 25 30 14 9 2 2 25 44 4705
2020 Working on-site 17 23 31 15 8 3 3 24 43 1068
2020 Working remotely 12 22 35 19 10 2 1 30 35 4067
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 26 31 16 8 2 2 25 42 1382

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 Working on-site 12 19 31 24 12 1 2 37 31 1380
2022 Working remotely 6 12 27 27 23 2 2 52 19 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 12 32 31 18 1 2 51 17 4715
2020 Working on-site 14 22 33 18 10 1 2 29 37 1070
2020 Working remotely 5 16 39 28 11 0 1 40 21 4078
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 17 36 26 13 1 0 40 23 1384
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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 Working on-site 19 31 17 12 15 3 3 53 29 1385
2022 Working remotely 26 23 18 9 9 7 8 57 21 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 31 16 8 6 7 5 67 15 4710
2020 Working on-site 18 36 20 13 10 2 1 55 24 1069
2020 Working remotely 30 30 17 8 5 7 4 67 14 4078
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 33 17 12 5 3 2 64 18 1386

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 Working on-site 37 33 9 10 10 1 1 71 20 1380
2022 Working remotely 45 28 8 7 10 1 1 75 17 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 28 7 6 4 1 0 83 10 4710
2020 Working on-site 32 35 12 12 8 0 1 68 20 1069
2020 Working remotely 53 28 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 4076
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 29 9 9 5 1 0 77 14 1382

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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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 Working on-site 37 38 10 7 6 0 0 76 14 1380
2022 Working remotely 58 27 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 28 5 4 2 0 0 88 7 4715
2020 Working on-site 32 41 12 10 4 0 0 74 15 1062
2020 Working remotely 60 29 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 4066
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 34 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 1381

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 Working on-site 35 43 11 6 4 1 0 79 10 1380
2022 Working remotely 49 31 7 5 4 3 0 83 9 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 34 7 4 3 1 0 87 6 4715
2020 Working on-site 31 44 14 7 4 0 1 75 11 1067
2020 Working remotely 51 35 8 4 2 1 0 87 6 4053
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 39 10 5 1 1 0 83 7 1369

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 Working on-site 46 29 10 5 4 4 3 80 9 1380
2022 Working remotely 45 25 8 3 4 8 6 82 8 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 28 8 4 2 6 3 84 7 4710

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 Working on-site 45 27 11 6 4 3 3 77 11 1385
2022 Working remotely 45 24 7 5 4 8 6 81 11 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 28 9 5 2 6 3 82 8 4715
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 33 31 15 7 5 2 7 71 12 1385
2022 Working remotely 47 26 12 5 3 1 6 78 9 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 28 10 4 2 0 2 84 6 4715
2020 Working on-site 32 28 20 8 4 1 6 65 13 1070
2020 Working remotely 58 25 10 3 2 1 1 85 5 4080
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 29 11 4 2 1 1 82 7 1384

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 Working on-site 33 36 13 9 9 0 1 69 18 1385
2022 Working remotely 42 31 12 9 4 1 1 75 13 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 32 11 7 5 0 0 78 12 4715
2020 Working on-site 32 31 15 12 8 1 1 64 20 1071
2020 Working remotely 49 30 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 4076
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 31 13 8 4 0 1 74 13 1386

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 Working on-site 41 29 13 7 6 2 1 72 14 1385
2022 Working remotely 51 26 11 5 3 1 3 80 8 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 24 9 4 4 1 1 82 9 4710
2020 Working on-site 41 26 17 9 6 1 1 68 15 1072
2020 Working remotely 58 21 11 4 3 1 1 82 7 4074
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 26 12 5 4 1 1 79 9 1378

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 Working on-site 35 35 13 9 7 0 1 71 16 1380
2022 Working remotely 45 33 9 7 5 0 1 79 12 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 31 8 6 4 1 1 82 10 4710
2020 Working on-site 34 32 17 9 7 0 0 67 16 1073
2020 Working remotely 52 29 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 4075
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 32 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 1382

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 Working on-site 36 21 10 7 8 2 17 69 18 1385
2022 Working remotely 59 21 4 3 7 2 4 84 11 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 67 21 5 2 2 1 1 91 5 4715

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 Working on-site 41 31 13 7 7 0 1 73 14 1385
2022 Working remotely 53 25 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 26 8 6 4 0 0 83 9 4710
2020 Working on-site 36 31 14 9 7 1 3 69 16 1074
2020 Working remotely 61 24 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 4085
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 28 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 1383

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 Working on-site 77 9 4 1 1 0 7 93 3 1385
2022 Working remotely 79 11 4 0 2 0 4 94 2 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 85 7 2 1 1 0 4 96 2 4710
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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 Working on-site 25 28 16 11 11 8 0 58 25 1385
2022 Working remotely 31 32 12 6 7 11 2 71 15 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 31 12 7 5 7 0 73 13 4710
2020 Working on-site 21 29 21 12 11 7 0 53 24 1075
2020 Working remotely 41 31 12 6 3 6 0 78 10 4083
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 34 14 6 4 5 0 75 10 1386

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 Working on-site 22 25 17 16 16 3 0 48 34 1385
2022 Working remotely 26 29 13 14 12 5 0 58 28 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 33 16 11 8 3 0 64 20 4710
2020 Working on-site 18 27 19 19 16 1 0 46 35 1071
2020 Working remotely 37 34 14 9 5 2 0 72 14 4068
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 33 16 10 6 2 0 68 16 1381

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 Working on-site 15 25 16 18 21 4 0 42 41 1385
2022 Working remotely 17 28 16 16 14 9 0 49 33 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 29 18 17 11 5 0 51 29 4710
2020 Working on-site 11 25 18 24 20 2 0 37 44 1072
2020 Working remotely 25 34 17 14 6 4 0 61 21 4072
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 33 18 15 8 4 0 58 23 1383

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 Working on-site 14 25 16 20 22 3 0 40 43 1385
2022 Working remotely 16 28 15 15 18 8 0 48 35 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 32 17 18 12 2 0 52 30 4710
2020 Working on-site 11 22 17 24 23 2 0 34 48 1073
2020 Working remotely 22 37 16 16 7 2 0 60 24 4078
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 33 19 19 8 1 0 53 28 1386

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 Working on-site 21 11 7 6 10 25 20 58 30 1385
2022 Working remotely 33 20 12 5 6 16 8 70 14 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 20 13 7 7 16 10 64 18 4715
2020 Working on-site 19 15 10 7 14 22 13 53 31 1069
2020 Working remotely 32 22 13 7 5 14 7 68 16 4082
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 19 12 8 6 17 12 63 20 1386
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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 Working on-site 15 42 19 13 9 2 0 58 22 1385
2022 Working remotely 20 43 16 14 5 3 0 65 19 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 45 17 11 4 1 0 68 15 4710
2020 Working on-site 13 38 25 15 7 2 0 52 23 1071
2020 Working remotely 27 45 16 9 2 1 0 73 11 4079
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 46 17 10 3 1 0 70 13 1385

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 Working on-site 9 25 22 23 19 2 1 35 42 1385
2022 Working remotely 12 31 14 23 14 6 0 45 40 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 32 21 20 10 2 0 47 31 4705
2020 Working on-site 8 27 22 26 14 2 0 36 41 1072
2020 Working remotely 19 37 20 16 6 2 0 57 22 4059
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 38 20 18 6 2 1 54 25 1379

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 Working on-site 21 37 15 11 12 3 1 61 24 1385
2022 Working remotely 27 31 14 11 9 6 1 63 22 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 38 14 10 6 3 1 69 17 4710
2020 Working on-site 22 38 15 15 8 2 1 61 23 1071
2020 Working remotely 36 38 11 9 4 2 1 75 13 4075
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 35 13 9 4 2 1 73 14 1384

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 Working on-site 23 36 19 10 10 1 0 60 21 1380
2022 Working remotely 28 34 19 10 5 4 0 65 16 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 39 17 7 4 2 0 72 11 4715
2020 Working on-site 19 34 23 15 7 1 0 54 23 1072
2020 Working remotely 37 39 15 6 2 1 0 76 8 4075
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 37 17 5 3 1 0 74 8 1380

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 Working on-site 18 27 17 14 17 7 1 49 33 1385
2022 Working remotely 17 24 17 14 13 11 3 48 32 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 27 16 12 11 11 2 55 26 4710
2020 Working on-site 15 27 19 16 20 3 1 43 37 1073
2020 Working remotely 25 26 18 11 9 9 2 58 22 4083
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 29 18 11 9 6 2 58 22 1383

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 Working on-site 19 32 17 15 14 3 0 53 30 1385
2022 Working remotely 25 32 14 16 10 2 1 59 27 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 37 15 11 8 2 0 65 20 4715
2020 Working on-site 16 30 23 16 14 1 0 46 31 1073
2020 Working remotely 29 38 15 11 5 2 0 68 16 4073
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 37 17 11 7 1 0 65 18 1380

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 Working on-site 37 25 17 6 9 1 5 67 15 1385
2022 Working remotely 47 20 14 5 5 1 9 75 10 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 26 14 5 5 1 4 74 10 4715
2020 Working on-site 39 23 18 10 6 1 3 65 17 1075
2020 Working remotely 49 25 14 5 4 1 3 77 9 4086
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 25 16 6 3 1 3 74 10 1387

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 Working on-site 33 27 18 9 9 1 4 63 19 1385
2022 Working remotely 47 20 13 4 6 3 6 74 11 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 26 14 5 3 2 3 77 9 4715
2020 Working on-site 30 23 20 15 8 1 2 55 24 1073
2020 Working remotely 51 26 13 5 2 1 2 79 7 4082
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 27 17 6 3 1 2 74 9 1384

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 Working on-site 68 12 6 2 4 3 6 87 7 1385
2022 Working remotely 74 8 4 2 3 3 8 91 5 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 76 9 4 1 2 3 5 92 4 4705
2020 Working on-site 72 12 6 3 3 2 2 87 7 1071
2020 Working remotely 79 8 4 2 2 3 3 92 4 4070
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 78 10 4 2 2 2 3 93 4 1381

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 Working on-site 68 10 4 1 4 2 12 90 6 1380
2022 Working remotely 65 9 5 3 4 3 11 86 8 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 75 8 3 1 2 2 9 93 3 4710
2020 Working on-site 69 11 6 4 2 3 6 88 6 1071
2020 Working remotely 78 9 3 1 1 1 7 94 2 4076
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 77 10 4 1 1 1 5 93 3 1380

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 Working on-site 22 35 12 13 13 3 2 60 27 1385
2022 Working remotely 19 31 12 16 14 4 4 54 33 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 36 12 13 11 2 1 63 25 4715
2020 Working on-site 22 36 15 13 10 1 4 60 24 1073
2020 Working remotely 28 32 14 13 10 2 2 62 23 4079
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 33 13 12 11 2 2 63 23 1385

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 Working on-site 17 35 21 14 10 3 0 54 24 1385
2022 Working remotely 26 36 14 10 10 4 0 65 21 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 44 15 8 5 2 0 71 13 4710
2020 Working on-site 15 36 23 17 7 2 0 52 25 1074
2020 Working remotely 27 46 15 7 2 3 0 75 10 4077
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 47 15 8 3 2 1 74 11 1385

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 Working on-site 28 37 15 11 7 2 0 66 18 1385
2022 Working remotely 34 39 10 8 6 3 0 75 15 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 40 11 7 4 2 0 77 12 4710
2020 Working on-site 23 36 20 13 7 1 1 60 20 1064
2020 Working remotely 39 41 12 6 2 1 0 81 8 4058
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 41 12 5 3 2 0 81 7 1375

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 Working on-site 26 32 20 8 4 8 2 64 14 1385
2022 Working remotely 28 36 14 8 4 9 2 71 13 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 39 14 7 3 6 1 75 10 4710
2020 Working on-site 23 36 20 9 5 4 1 63 15 1068
2020 Working remotely 40 36 13 4 2 4 0 80 7 4071
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 36 12 5 3 4 1 79 8 1378

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 Working on-site 23 23 20 9 5 16 3 57 18 1385
2022 Working remotely 29 22 18 6 4 19 2 64 13 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 27 23 7 3 14 1 61 12 4710
2020 Working on-site 21 32 23 10 6 6 1 58 18 1072
2020 Working remotely 34 33 17 5 2 7 1 73 8 4080
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 35 16 4 2 6 1 76 7 1382

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 Working on-site 44 29 8 6 5 4 4 79 12 1385
2022 Working remotely 43 31 8 4 3 6 5 83 8 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 34 9 4 3 4 2 83 8 4710
2020 Working on-site 37 36 13 8 4 2 1 75 12 1071
2020 Working remotely 50 31 9 4 2 3 1 85 6 4069
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 31 8 3 3 3 2 85 7 1383

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 Working on-site 3 7 13 8 45 6 18 70 13 1380
2022 Working remotely 3 4 12 6 46 7 23 73 10 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 4 12 8 45 5 24 74 10 4710

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 Working on-site 7 10 23 5 8 42 5 33 23 1385
2022 Working remotely 8 13 22 3 6 45 4 41 16 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 16 23 4 3 41 5 44 13 4710

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 Working on-site 37 38 10 9 6 1 0 75 15 1385
2022 Working remotely 44 34 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 35 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 4715
2020 Working on-site 32 38 14 10 5 0 0 70 15 1069
2020 Working remotely 58 30 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 4063
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 1384

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 Working on-site 28 34 18 11 8 0 0 62 19 1385
2022 Working remotely 39 32 11 10 8 0 0 71 18 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 33 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 4715
2020 Working on-site 29 32 21 10 8 0 0 61 18 1070
2020 Working remotely 49 32 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 4062
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 34 13 6 3 1 0 79 9 1384

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 Working on-site 23 36 15 16 9 0 0 59 26 1385
2022 Working remotely 35 32 10 13 10 0 0 67 23 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 36 11 8 4 0 0 76 13 4715
2020 Working on-site 24 34 18 16 7 0 0 59 23 1063
2020 Working remotely 47 34 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 4053
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 36 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 1378

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 Working on-site 26 23 21 12 11 6 2 53 24 1385
2022 Working remotely 33 24 16 10 9 5 3 62 21 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 27 17 10 6 4 0 67 16 4710
2020 Working on-site 29 27 18 10 9 4 3 60 21 1067
2020 Working remotely 45 25 15 7 4 3 0 73 12 4078
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 25 17 8 4 3 1 69 13 1385
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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 Working on-site 36 34 30 1385
2022 Working remotely 45 23 32 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 33 29 4715
2020 Working on-site 23 48 29 1073
2020 Working remotely 25 41 34 4085
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 45 35 1387

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 Working on-site 15 38 15 10 14 8 470
2022 Working remotely 16 33 14 8 18 10 295
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 39 25 4 12 8 1750
2020 Working remotely 16 40 25 3 9 7 1027
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 40 22 5 5 7 276
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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 Working on-site 18 82 1385
2022 Working remotely 10 90 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 4710
2020 Working on-site 18 82 1074
2020 Working remotely 9 91 4080
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 1387

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 57 43 220
2022 Working remotely 35 65 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 52 495
2020 Working on-site 52 48 164
2020 Working remotely 44 56 377

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 58 42 220
2022 Working remotely 71 29 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 48 495
2020 Working on-site 71 29 164
2020 Working remotely 63 37 377

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 8 92 220
2022 Working remotely 6 94 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 495
2020 Working on-site 12 88 164
2020 Working remotely 6 94 377

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 1 99 220
2022 Working remotely 0 100 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 495
2020 Working remotely 0 100 377

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 6 94 220
2022 Working remotely 13 87 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 495
2020 Working on-site 4 96 164
2020 Working remotely 5 95 377

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 15 85 220
2022 Working remotely 5 95 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 495
2020 Working on-site 10 90 164
2020 Working remotely 5 95 377

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 6 94 220
2022 Working remotely 2 98 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 495
2020 Working on-site 6 94 164
2020 Working remotely 4 96 377

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 35 65 220
2022 Working remotely 32 68 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 66 495
2020 Working on-site 34 66 164
2020 Working remotely 36 64 377

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 41 59 220
2022 Working remotely 46 54 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 63 495
2020 Working on-site 43 57 164
2020 Working remotely 42 58 377

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 49 51 220
2022 Working remotely 43 57 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 56 495
2020 Working on-site 43 57 164
2020 Working remotely 47 53 377

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 44 56 220
2022 Working remotely 38 62 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 64 495
2020 Working on-site 50 50 164
2020 Working remotely 36 64 377

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 30 70 220
2022 Working remotely 35 65 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 68 495
2020 Working on-site 27 73 164
2020 Working remotely 37 63 377

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 63 37 220
2022 Working remotely 54 46 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 42 495
2020 Working on-site 52 48 164
2020 Working remotely 55 45 377

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 29 71 220
2022 Working remotely 33 67 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 70 495
2020 Working on-site 41 59 164
2020 Working remotely 38 62 377

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 1 99 220
2022 Working remotely 13 87 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 1 99 495
2020 Working remotely 1 99 377

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 13 87 220
2022 Working remotely 7 93 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 495
2020 Working on-site 17 83 164
2020 Working remotely 6 94 377

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 12 88 220
2022 Working remotely 10 90 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 495
2020 Working on-site 17 83 164
2020 Working remotely 10 90 377

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 50 50 220
2022 Working remotely 62 38 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 53 495
2020 Working on-site 55 45 164
2020 Working remotely 46 54 377

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 27 73 220
2022 Working remotely 28 72 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 495
2020 Working on-site 36 64 164
2020 Working remotely 22 78 377

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 17 83 220
2022 Working remotely 15 85 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 495
2020 Working on-site 13 87 164
2020 Working remotely 18 82 377

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 46 54 220
2022 Working remotely 64 36 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 45 495
2020 Working on-site 43 57 164
2020 Working remotely 62 38 377

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 32 68 220
2022 Working remotely 27 73 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 75 495
2020 Working on-site 33 67 164
2020 Working remotely 33 67 377

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 7 93 220
2022 Working remotely 9 91 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 495
2020 Working on-site 12 88 164
2020 Working remotely 11 89 377

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 17 83 220
2022 Working remotely 21 79 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 495
2020 Working on-site 19 81 164
2020 Working remotely 20 80 377

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 7 93 220
2022 Working remotely 7 93 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 495
2020 Working on-site 7 93 164
2020 Working remotely 16 84 377

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 11 89 220
2022 Working remotely 10 90 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 495
2020 Working on-site 11 89 164
2020 Working remotely 10 90 377

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 15 85 220
2022 Working remotely 10 90 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 495
2020 Working on-site 20 80 164
2020 Working remotely 11 89 377

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 10 90 220
2022 Working remotely 7 93 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 495
2020 Working on-site 8 92 164
2020 Working remotely 11 89 377

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 28 72 220
2022 Working remotely 25 75 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 73 495
2020 Working on-site 32 68 164
2020 Working remotely 21 79 377

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 6 94 200
2022 Working remotely 13 87 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 465
2020 Working on-site 14 86 150
2020 Working remotely 12 88 344

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 21 79 200
2022 Working remotely 14 86 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 76 465
2020 Working on-site 18 82 150
2020 Working remotely 24 76 344

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 10 90 200
2022 Working remotely 3 97 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 465
2020 Working on-site 9 91 150
2020 Working remotely 7 93 344

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 8 92 200
2022 Working remotely 1 99 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 465
2020 Working on-site 13 87 150
2020 Working remotely 9 91 344

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 6 94 200
2022 Working remotely 9 91 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 465
2020 Working on-site 10 90 150
2020 Working remotely 10 90 344

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 7 93 200
2022 Working remotely 9 91 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 465
2020 Working on-site 5 95 150
2020 Working remotely 9 91 344

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 5 95 200
2022 Working remotely 11 89 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 465
2020 Working on-site 7 93 150
2020 Working remotely 13 87 344

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 13 87 200
2022 Working remotely 27 73 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 465
2020 Working on-site 21 79 150
2020 Working remotely 11 89 344

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 8 92 200
2022 Working remotely 12 88 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 465
2020 Working on-site 12 88 150
2020 Working remotely 12 88 344

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 26 74 200
2022 Working remotely 23 77 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 75 465
2020 Working on-site 36 64 150
2020 Working remotely 28 72 344

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 9 91 200
2022 Working remotely 9 91 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 465
2020 Working on-site 13 87 150
2020 Working remotely 9 91 344

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 48 52 200
2022 Working remotely 39 61 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 55 465
2020 Working on-site 52 48 150
2020 Working remotely 48 52 344

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 3 97 200
2022 Working remotely 2 98 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 1 99 465

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 60 40 200
2022 Working remotely 40 60 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 47 465
2020 Working on-site 65 35 150
2020 Working remotely 51 49 344

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 2 98 200
2022 Working remotely 0 100 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 1 99 465

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 21 79 200
2022 Working remotely 9 91 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 465
2020 Working on-site 11 89 150
2020 Working remotely 17 83 344

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 Working on-site 13 17 13 13 14 23 7 43 38 1380
2022 Working remotely 10 13 14 6 10 35 13 43 31 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 14 14 7 7 36 10 48 26 4715
2020 Working on-site 17 25 21 10 12 13 3 50 26 1071
2020 Working remotely 17 17 15 7 5 30 7 55 20 4078
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 18 19 10 5 20 6 54 20 1385

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 Working on-site 22 32 16 11 10 7 1 59 23 1380
2022 Working remotely 25 29 11 8 6 17 4 68 18 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 33 15 7 4 11 1 70 13 4715
2020 Working on-site 24 30 22 10 9 5 0 57 21 1070
2020 Working remotely 35 32 15 6 3 9 1 74 10 4078
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 32 17 7 3 5 1 71 11 1384
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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 Working on-site 11 89 1380
2022 Working remotely 7 93 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 4705
2020 Working remotely 5 95 4079
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 1386

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 36 64 125
2022 Working remotely 27 73 50
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 61 310
2020 Working remotely 31 69 214

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 72 28 125
2022 Working remotely 82 18 50
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 74 26 310
2020 Working remotely 82 18 214

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 8 92 125
2022 Working remotely 5 95 50
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 310
2020 Working remotely 5 95 214

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 1 99 125
2022 Working remotely 0 100 50
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 310
2020 Working remotely 0 100 214

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 14 86 125
2022 Working remotely 12 88 50
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 310
2020 Working remotely 8 92 214

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 20 80 125
2022 Working remotely 6 94 50
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 310
2020 Working remotely 6 94 214

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 12 88 125
2022 Working remotely 15 85 50
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 310
2020 Working remotely 5 95 214

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 24 76 125
2022 Working remotely 9 91 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 305
2020 Working remotely 13 87 214

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 10 90 125
2022 Working remotely 13 87 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 305
2020 Working remotely 8 92 214

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 16 84 125
2022 Working remotely 3 97 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 305
2020 Working remotely 7 93 214

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 4 96 125
2022 Working remotely 14 86 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 305
2020 Working remotely 2 98 214

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 28 72 125
2022 Working remotely 22 78 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 68 305
2020 Working remotely 30 70 214

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 54 46 125
2022 Working remotely 22 78 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 56 305
2020 Working remotely 38 62 214

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 5 95 125
2022 Working remotely 0 100 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 305

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 5 95 125
2022 Working remotely 1 99 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 305

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 12 88 125
2022 Working remotely 3 97 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 305
2020 Working remotely 7 93 214

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 13 87 125
2022 Working remotely 14 86 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 305
2020 Working remotely 19 81 214

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 1 99 125
2022 Working remotely 5 95 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 305

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 8 92 125
2022 Working remotely 28 72 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 305
2020 Working remotely 17 83 214

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 125
2022 Working remotely 0 100 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 305
2020 Working remotely 0 100 214

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 24 76 125
2022 Working remotely 27 73 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 81 305
2020 Working remotely 12 88 214

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 31 69 125
2022 Working remotely 42 58 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 68 305
2020 Working remotely 36 64 214

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 14 86 125
2022 Working remotely 16 84 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 305
2020 Working remotely 18 82 214

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 4 96 125
2022 Working remotely 6 94 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 305
2020 Working remotely 7 93 214

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 16 84 125
2022 Working remotely 43 57 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 305
2020 Working remotely 17 83 214

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 3 97 125
2022 Working remotely 6 94 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 305
2020 Working remotely 6 94 214
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 75

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 11 89 125
2022 Working remotely 24 76 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 305
2020 Working remotely 10 90 214
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 75

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 8 92 125
2022 Working remotely 4 96 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 305
2020 Working remotely 11 89 214

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 8 92 125
2022 Working remotely 6 94 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 305
2020 Working remotely 6 94 214

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 50 50 125
2022 Working remotely 38 62 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 48 305
2020 Working remotely 48 52 214

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 1 99 120
2022 Working remotely 2 98 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 290
2020 Working remotely 8 92 196

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 18 82 120
2022 Working remotely 13 87 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 290
2020 Working remotely 21 79 196

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 5 95 120
2022 Working remotely 0 100 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 290
2020 Working remotely 5 95 196

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 5 95 120
2022 Working remotely 3 97 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 290
2020 Working remotely 6 94 196
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 68

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 1 99 120
2022 Working remotely 0 100 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 290
2020 Working remotely 6 94 196

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 4 96 120
2022 Working remotely 2 98 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 290
2020 Working remotely 9 91 196

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 4 96 120
2022 Working remotely 11 89 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 290
2020 Working remotely 11 89 196

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 16 84 120
2022 Working remotely 12 88 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 290
2020 Working remotely 15 85 196

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 11 89 120
2022 Working remotely 12 88 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 290
2020 Working remotely 10 90 196
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 68

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 28 72 120
2022 Working remotely 25 75 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 74 290
2020 Working remotely 32 68 196

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 12 88 120
2022 Working remotely 14 86 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 290
2020 Working remotely 8 92 196

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 46 54 120
2022 Working remotely 37 63 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 54 290
2020 Working remotely 48 52 196

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 4 96 120
2022 Working remotely 3 97 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 1 99 290

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 68 32 120
2022 Working remotely 64 36 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 66 34 290
2020 Working remotely 60 40 196

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 2 98 120
2022 Working remotely 3 97 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 1 99 290

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 12 88 120
2022 Working remotely 21 79 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 290
2020 Working remotely 12 88 196

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 Working on-site 14 18 20 10 6 27 5 48 23 1385
2022 Working remotely 14 10 15 5 4 41 10 49 20 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 14 17 4 3 39 7 54 14 4710
2020 Working on-site 17 26 23 7 5 17 3 55 16 1071
2020 Working remotely 19 17 17 3 2 36 6 62 9 4067
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 20 20 4 2 24 5 63 9 1385

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 Working on-site 24 30 19 9 6 12 1 62 17 1385
2022 Working remotely 30 28 11 7 4 16 4 72 14 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 33 15 5 3 13 2 73 10 4710
2020 Working on-site 24 33 22 8 5 7 1 62 14 1070
2020 Working remotely 37 31 16 3 2 10 1 76 6 4082
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 32 17 4 3 7 1 75 7 1384

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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 Working on-site 0 12 24 13 46 4 0 13 62 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 1 8 17 27 26 19 2 11 67 50
2020 Working remotely 3 4 22 12 42 18 0 8 65 33
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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 Working on-site 16 21 18 16 28 0 0 37 44 1375
2022 Working remotely 23 26 19 10 21 0 1 49 31 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 31 18 10 12 0 2 59 22 4690
2020 Working on-site 14 21 21 18 25 0 0 36 43 1073
2020 Working remotely 30 31 20 10 8 0 1 62 18 4069
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 31 22 12 10 0 0 55 23 1381

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 Working on-site 25 30 22 12 10 1 1 55 23 1375
2022 Working remotely 26 31 21 10 10 0 1 58 20 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 28 27 16 14 0 0 44 30 4695
2020 Working on-site 24 30 24 13 9 0 0 54 22 1070
2020 Working remotely 17 26 27 18 12 0 0 42 30 4080
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 25 28 18 12 0 0 41 30 1388

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 Working on-site 37 33 14 7 4 1 5 74 11 1375
2022 Working remotely 36 32 16 9 6 0 2 69 15 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 32 22 11 8 0 1 57 20 4700
2020 Working on-site 37 31 17 8 4 0 2 70 13 1068
2020 Working remotely 26 31 23 13 7 0 0 57 20 4074
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 32 21 14 6 0 0 59 20 1381

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 Working on-site 23 21 20 15 18 1 1 45 34 1375
2022 Working remotely 25 23 21 13 15 1 1 49 29 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 23 24 16 17 1 1 42 34 4700
2020 Working on-site 30 23 20 13 11 0 2 54 25 1064
2020 Working remotely 24 25 22 16 12 1 1 50 28 4061
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 23 23 18 14 0 1 44 33 1382

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 Working on-site 40 28 15 7 6 0 3 71 14 1380
2022 Working remotely 57 20 11 4 3 0 4 80 8 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 26 13 6 5 0 4 74 12 4700
2020 Working on-site 40 26 17 8 7 0 2 67 15 1071
2020 Working remotely 43 27 15 8 5 0 2 71 14 4068
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 30 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 1381

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 Working on-site 25 26 21 13 14 0 1 51 28 1380
2022 Working remotely 32 29 19 10 9 0 1 62 19 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 29 22 12 10 0 0 56 22 4705
2020 Working on-site 21 22 25 15 16 0 1 44 31 1071
2020 Working remotely 25 30 23 12 10 0 0 55 22 4072
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 28 24 13 10 0 0 53 23 1384

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 Working on-site 29 32 18 11 8 1 2 62 19 1380
2022 Working remotely 30 30 17 12 9 0 2 62 21 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 32 21 9 7 1 1 64 15 4695
2020 Working on-site 26 31 22 14 7 0 1 57 21 1068
2020 Working remotely 33 36 20 7 3 0 1 69 11 4074
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 35 20 10 3 0 1 67 13 1377

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 Working on-site 28 32 19 10 8 1 2 62 19 1380
2022 Working remotely 27 31 19 12 9 1 1 60 21 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 32 23 12 9 1 1 56 21 4705
2020 Working on-site 27 30 21 12 9 1 1 57 21 1067
2020 Working remotely 26 35 23 10 5 0 1 62 15 4076
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 37 21 13 5 0 1 60 18 1379

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 Working on-site 34 32 14 11 7 0 1 67 18 1380
2022 Working remotely 33 27 16 13 9 0 1 61 23 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 31 20 10 8 0 1 62 18 4710
2020 Working on-site 30 32 18 12 7 1 0 63 19 1068
2020 Working remotely 32 33 19 10 5 0 0 65 15 4073
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 33 21 11 5 0 0 63 16 1380

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 Working on-site 37 28 14 9 10 1 1 66 20 1375
2022 Working remotely 49 22 12 8 7 0 1 72 15 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 28 13 7 6 0 1 74 13 4710
2020 Working on-site 35 30 16 12 6 0 0 65 19 1067
2020 Working remotely 47 28 13 7 4 0 1 75 11 4068
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 28 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 1376

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 Working on-site 45 29 12 6 6 1 1 75 13 1375
2022 Working remotely 49 27 12 5 4 0 1 78 10 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 28 13 5 3 0 1 78 9 4705
2020 Working on-site 43 26 18 6 5 0 1 70 11 1074
2020 Working remotely 27 31 24 12 6 0 0 58 18 4070
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 32 23 12 6 0 0 60 18 1376

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 Working on-site 38 32 15 8 6 0 1 71 14 1380
2022 Working remotely 36 30 17 10 7 0 1 66 17 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 32 22 10 6 0 1 62 16 4695
2020 Working on-site 34 32 20 8 6 0 1 66 14 1072
2020 Working remotely 25 32 24 12 6 0 0 58 18 4077
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 31 22 15 7 0 0 56 21 1375

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 Working on-site 48 28 14 6 4 0 1 76 10 1375
2022 Working remotely 64 18 7 3 3 0 4 86 6 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 25 12 5 5 0 1 79 9 4695
2020 Working on-site 37 30 20 8 6 0 0 66 14 1064
2020 Working remotely 48 32 12 5 2 0 1 81 7 4067
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 29 15 6 1 0 0 78 7 1378

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 Working on-site 38 31 15 9 8 0 0 68 17 1380
2022 Working remotely 52 25 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 31 12 4 3 0 1 82 6 4705
2020 Working on-site 33 29 21 11 5 0 1 62 17 1069
2020 Working remotely 26 38 23 9 4 0 0 64 13 4063
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 36 21 9 5 0 0 65 14 1374

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 Working on-site 70 16 4 2 2 0 5 91 5 1380
2022 Working remotely 68 10 7 3 4 1 7 84 8 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 74 12 4 1 2 1 7 93 3 4705
2020 Working on-site 61 18 8 5 3 1 5 83 8 1067
2020 Working remotely 72 15 5 2 1 0 5 92 3 4063
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 70 18 6 2 1 1 3 91 3 1377

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 Working on-site 68 15 8 4 3 1 2 84 8 1380
2022 Working remotely 77 6 4 4 3 1 4 88 7 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 76 11 4 2 2 1 4 91 5 4705
2020 Working on-site 67 14 8 6 4 1 1 82 9 1068
2020 Working remotely 81 9 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 4067
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 77 12 5 3 2 0 1 91 5 1375

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 Working on-site 51 28 13 4 3 0 1 80 7 1380
2022 Working remotely 65 20 7 3 2 0 2 88 5 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 66 20 6 3 2 0 2 89 5 4700
2020 Working on-site 48 32 11 5 5 0 0 80 9 1064
2020 Working remotely 68 20 7 2 2 0 1 89 4 4056
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 26 9 3 2 0 1 87 4 1371

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 Working on-site 52 25 11 6 6 0 1 78 12 1380
2022 Working remotely 62 17 10 5 4 0 2 81 9 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 65 17 7 4 4 0 2 83 9 4685
2020 Working on-site 50 22 15 7 6 0 0 72 13 1068
2020 Working remotely 68 17 7 3 4 0 1 86 7 4068
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 19 10 5 3 0 1 82 8 1373

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 Working on-site 58 16 5 2 2 0 16 89 5 1375
2022 Working remotely 67 8 3 1 1 0 19 94 2 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 13 4 1 1 0 16 92 3 4695
2020 Working on-site 52 22 9 4 1 0 12 84 6 1069
2020 Working remotely 64 11 5 1 1 0 17 91 3 4064
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 16 7 2 1 0 14 88 4 1377

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 Working on-site 63 21 8 2 2 1 3 87 4 1375
2022 Working remotely 71 13 6 1 3 0 5 89 4 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 67 19 7 2 1 0 4 90 3 4695
2020 Working on-site 62 24 8 3 1 0 2 87 4 1072
2020 Working remotely 68 19 7 2 1 0 2 89 3 4068
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 61 24 10 2 2 0 1 86 4 1381

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 Working on-site 65 16 7 4 6 0 2 83 10 1380
2022 Working remotely 59 18 8 4 8 1 3 79 12 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 65 15 7 4 6 0 2 83 10 4705
2020 Working on-site 70 15 6 3 4 0 1 86 8 1072
2020 Working remotely 67 15 8 4 4 0 1 84 8 4082
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 70 16 6 4 3 0 1 87 7 1383

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 Working on-site 51 27 14 4 2 0 1 79 7 1380
2022 Working remotely 51 27 11 4 4 0 2 80 9 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 30 13 4 2 0 2 80 7 4705
2020 Working on-site 47 32 12 6 2 0 0 79 9 1071
2020 Working remotely 44 31 16 6 3 0 1 76 8 4077
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 32 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 1387

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 Working on-site 12 28 38 14 7 0 0 40 22 1385
2022 Working remotely 9 33 39 10 7 1 1 43 17 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 32 39 15 5 0 0 40 20 4715
2020 Working on-site 12 31 36 14 6 0 0 44 20 1071
2020 Working remotely 12 36 35 13 4 0 0 48 17 4086
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 33 39 14 4 0 0 43 18 1386

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 Working on-site 10 19 39 20 11 0 1 31 29 1380
2022 Working remotely 10 16 40 21 11 0 1 33 27 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 21 41 20 9 0 0 29 30 4705
2020 Working on-site 10 20 38 22 11 0 0 33 30 1067
2020 Working remotely 9 21 39 22 9 0 0 31 30 4079
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 20 42 21 7 0 0 28 29 1384

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 Working on-site 19 35 19 14 9 3 1 56 24 1385
2022 Working remotely 27 36 14 8 9 5 1 67 18 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 43 14 8 4 3 0 73 12 4710
2020 Working on-site 20 36 21 13 9 2 0 57 22 1073
2020 Working remotely 45 40 8 4 1 1 0 86 5 4078
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 43 11 3 2 1 0 84 5 1384

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 10 26 37 20 7 1385
2022 Working remotely 9 28 33 21 9 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 26 37 22 6 4710

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 Working on-site 41 29 15 8 4 3 0 73 12 1385
2022 Working remotely 54 24 10 5 3 4 1 82 8 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 27 8 3 3 2 1 86 6 4715
2020 Working on-site 31 30 20 8 7 4 1 64 15 1065
2020 Working remotely 54 28 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 4066
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 26 13 6 2 2 0 78 8 1377

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 Working on-site 35 27 13 11 14 1 0 62 25 1385
2022 Working remotely 46 23 11 11 8 1 1 70 19 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 26 8 9 7 1 0 75 17 4715
2020 Working on-site 26 28 15 17 13 1 0 54 30 1069
2020 Working remotely 42 30 11 10 6 1 0 73 16 4075
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 29 11 13 7 1 0 70 20 1379

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 Working on-site 47 31 8 6 7 0 0 79 13 1385
2022 Working remotely 54 28 9 4 3 1 1 83 7 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 28 5 5 3 1 0 87 8 4715
2020 Working on-site 35 37 11 10 7 0 0 72 17 1067
2020 Working remotely 55 29 7 5 2 0 0 85 8 4077
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 31 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 1385

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 Working on-site 20 36 14 17 11 0 0 57 29 1385
2022 Working remotely 28 33 14 12 10 2 1 63 23 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 41 13 11 5 2 0 70 16 4705
2020 Working on-site 19 31 21 17 12 1 0 50 29 1072
2020 Working remotely 37 36 14 8 4 1 0 74 12 4085
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 34 17 10 4 1 0 69 14 1383

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 Working on-site 13 43 15 19 8 2 0 57 28 515
2022 Working remotely 25 37 14 18 5 1 0 63 23 140
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 52 12 15 6 1 0 67 21 1580
2020 Working remotely 21 48 12 15 2 1 1 70 17 1275
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 51 11 11 2 1 0 75 13 509
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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 Working on-site 7 93 1380
2022 Working remotely 17 83 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 4710
2020 Working on-site 7 93 1067
2020 Working remotely 9 91 4067
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 1381

Question 84. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 40 60 110
2022 Working remotely 62 38 135
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 51 415
2020 Working remotely 49 51 353
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 53 106

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 53 47 110
2022 Working remotely 82 18 130
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 71 29 415
2020 Working remotely 81 19 352
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 82 18 106

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

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 Working on-site 39 32 11 9 7 1 0 72 16 70
2022 Working remotely 55 29 4 9 2 1 0 85 11 105
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 39 6 5 2 2 0 86 7 310
2020 Working remotely 58 28 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 281
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 30 7 7 6 0 0 81 12 87

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 Working on-site 30 34 13 9 6 4 5 70 16 1385
2022 Working remotely 46 28 6 7 4 4 5 81 12 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 34 7 5 2 3 3 84 8 4715
2020 Working on-site 26 32 16 9 6 3 7 65 17 1072
2020 Working remotely 52 31 7 4 2 2 2 87 6 4078
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 32 10 5 2 2 2 83 7 1379
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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 Working on-site 48 34 18 1 1385
2022 Working remotely 37 46 15 1 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 57 16 1 4710
2020 Working on-site 54 27 18 0 1073
2020 Working remotely 33 48 18 1 4090
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 44 19 0 1387

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 Working on-site 34 66 595
2022 Working remotely 29 71 215
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 63 1205
2020 Working on-site 26 74 532
2020 Working remotely 35 65 1380

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 Working on-site 7 20 17 22 31 2 2 28 54 595
2022 Working remotely 7 16 13 24 34 4 2 25 61 215
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 21 15 23 26 1 3 34 50 1205
2020 Working on-site 6 22 15 22 32 1 2 29 56 530
2020 Working remotely 13 25 17 21 20 1 4 40 43 1379

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 Working on-site 4 17 17 23 35 1 3 22 60 590
2022 Working remotely 6 16 13 30 30 1 3 23 64 215
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 19 15 25 31 1 2 27 57 1205
2020 Working on-site 4 18 18 21 38 1 1 22 60 532
2020 Working remotely 8 20 15 24 31 1 2 28 57 1379

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 Working on-site 34 17 13 8 10 4 14 62 22 1385
2022 Working remotely 44 17 13 4 7 1 14 71 13 650
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 18 10 5 4 3 15 77 11 4715
2020 Working on-site 38 17 17 9 12 1 6 59 23 1071
2020 Working remotely 47 20 13 6 5 2 8 74 12 4087
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 21 13 8 6 2 6 72 14 1386
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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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 33 14 9 5 4715

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 Working on-site 85 15 1380
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 84 16 4715

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 Working on-site 49 51 1370
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 60 4710

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 Working on-site 52 48 1370
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 40 4710

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 Working on-site 56 44 1370
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 50 4710

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 Working on-site 36 64 1370
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 79 4710

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 Working on-site 51 49 1370
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 56 4710

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 Working on-site 35 65 1370
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 79 4710

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 Working on-site 55 45 1370
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 4710

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 Working on-site 36 64 1370
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 4710

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 Working on-site 49 51 1370
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 71 4710

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 Working on-site 60 40 1370
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 71 4710

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 Working on-site 7 93 1370
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 4710

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 Working on-site 10 90 1370
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 85 4710

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 Working on-site 30 14 9 2 7 1 36 71 14 1385
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 80 12 3 1 2 0 2 94 3 4705

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 Working on-site 9 12 17 9 13 4 36 36 36 1385
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 16 15 19 39 3 3 61 23 4710

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
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 14 23 16 9 11 8 20 28 50 1385
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 23 18 17 30 3 1 49 32 4710
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