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

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
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 GL 26 50 12 0 11 0 0 76 11 15
2020 GL 37 32 5 21 5 0 0 68 26 19

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
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
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 GL 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 GL 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 18

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
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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
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Total responses
2022 GL 18 52 0 12 17 0 0 70 30 15
2020 GL 47 26 5 5 16 0 0 74 21 19
2019 GL 40 40 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15

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
(%)
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
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Total responses
2022 GL 12 21 6 42 18 0 0 33 61 15
2020 GL 26 16 21 26 5 0 5 44 33 19
2019 GL 33 27 13 20 7 0 0 60 27 15
2018 GL 39 22 17 17 6 0 0 61 22 18

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at 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
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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 GL 26 25 38 5 6 0 0 50 11 15
2020 GL 21 32 21 21 5 0 0 53 26 19
2019 GL 43 36 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

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
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 32 18 20 11 18 0 0 50 30 15
2020 GL 26 26 11 21 11 0 5 56 33 19
2019 GL 53 27 0 7 13 0 0 80 20 15
2018 GL 35 47 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17

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
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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 GL 25 43 6 12 13 0 0 69 25 15
2020 GL 42 37 11 5 5 0 0 79 11 19
2019 GL 73 13 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15
2018 GL 56 28 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 GL 19 19 0 12 50 0 0 38 62 15
2020 GL 21 21 16 5 32 0 5 44 39 19
2019 GL 33 33 7 20 7 0 0 67 27 15
2018 GL 35 29 12 12 12 0 0 65 24 17

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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 GL 24 14 13 18 31 0 0 38 49 15
2020 GL 26 37 5 0 32 0 0 63 32 19
2019 GL 53 20 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15
2018 GL 44 22 11 11 11 0 0 67 22 18

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

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
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 30 38 13 6 6 6 0 73 13 15
2020 GL 39 33 6 11 11 0 0 72 22 18
2019 GL 47 40 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15
2018 GL 44 28 17 6 6 0 0 72 11 18

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
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 GL 19 13 25 6 37 0 0 32 43 15
2020 GL 26 16 21 11 26 0 0 42 37 19
2019 GL 47 33 0 7 13 0 0 80 20 15
2018 GL 33 28 11 6 17 6 0 65 24 18

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

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 GL 62 19 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 15
2020 GL 63 21 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19
2019 GL 80 13 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2018 GL 83 11 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18

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
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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 GL 13 38 25 11 13 0 0 50 25 15
2020 GL 21 42 11 5 21 0 0 63 26 19
2019 GL 60 20 0 7 13 0 0 80 20 15
2018 GL 33 33 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 GL 32 18 24 0 26 0 0 50 26 15
2020 GL 32 32 16 11 11 0 0 63 21 19
2019 GL 60 20 7 0 13 0 0 80 13 15
2018 GL 44 17 22 6 11 0 0 61 17 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 GL 18 34 30 6 12 0 0 52 18 15
2020 GL 21 37 21 11 11 0 0 58 21 19
2019 GL 53 27 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 15
2018 GL 44 17 17 17 6 0 0 61 22 18

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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 GL 26 31 25 11 6 0 0 58 17 15
2020 GL 39 44 0 11 6 0 0 83 17 18
2019 GL 60 20 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 15
2018 GL 61 11 22 6 0 0 0 72 6 18

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 30 45 6 12 6 0 0 75 18 15
2020 GL 42 37 16 5 0 0 0 79 5 19
2019 GL 13 67 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2018 GL 50 33 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 18

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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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 GL 18 19 36 15 0 6 6 17 42 15
2020 GL 17 22 33 22 6 0 0 28 39 18
2019 GL 20 20 13 40 7 0 0 47 40 15
2018 GL 17 17 11 33 22 0 0 56 33 18

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 44 38 6 6 6 0 0 12 82 15
2020 GL 32 21 21 5 16 5 0 22 56 19
2019 GL 20 13 47 7 7 7 0 14 36 15
2018 GL 22 6 50 11 11 0 0 22 28 18

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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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 GL 0 19 13 38 18 0 12 63 21 15
2020 GL 17 11 22 28 22 0 0 50 28 18
2019 GL 0 13 33 47 7 0 0 53 13 15
2018 GL 0 0 28 50 17 6 0 71 0 18

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 30 6 25 13 12 0 13 29 42 15
2020 GL 32 5 26 16 16 0 5 33 39 19
2019 GL 7 27 7 53 7 0 0 60 33 15
2018 GL 6 17 33 17 22 6 0 41 24 18

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
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 13 18 6 25 33 0 6 61 32 15
2020 GL 22 6 0 22 33 0 17 67 33 18
2019 GL 7 13 7 47 20 0 7 71 21 15
2018 GL 6 11 17 17 33 11 6 60 20 18

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
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
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 GL 25 37 6 14 18 0 0 32 62 15
2020 GL 32 5 32 11 21 0 0 32 37 19
2019 GL 13 20 27 33 7 0 0 40 33 15
2018 GL 17 17 22 11 22 6 6 38 38 18

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 GL 0 17 25 20 32 0 6 55 19 15
2020 GL 17 22 28 22 6 0 6 29 41 18
2019 GL 0 13 40 33 13 0 0 47 13 15
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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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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 GL 18 7 6 6 62 0 0 26 68 15
2020 GL 11 21 16 11 37 0 5 33 50 19
2019 GL 40 27 7 7 20 0 0 67 27 15
2018 GL 28 17 22 11 22 0 0 44 33 18

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 GL 26 6 6 18 43 0 0 32 62 15
2020 GL 26 32 0 0 42 0 0 58 42 19
2019 GL 67 0 7 20 7 0 0 67 27 15
2018 GL 39 22 6 17 17 0 0 61 33 18

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 GL 18 20 0 18 43 0 0 38 62 15
2020 GL 21 37 11 0 32 0 0 58 32 19
2019 GL 47 27 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2018 GL 39 22 28 6 6 0 0 61 11 18

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 GL 26 37 6 17 13 0 0 63 31 15
2020 GL 21 32 21 5 21 0 0 53 26 19
2019 GL 33 40 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15
2018 GL 17 39 22 6 17 0 0 56 22 18

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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 GL 44 17 13 12 13 0 0 62 26 15

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
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 GL 44 17 26 6 6 0 0 62 12 15
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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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 GL 26 13 18 6 18 12 6 47 30 15
2020 GL 26 21 26 5 21 0 0 47 26 19
2019 GL 53 20 7 0 20 0 0 73 20 15

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 12 14 30 6 38 0 0 26 45 15
2020 GL 26 32 5 11 26 0 0 58 37 19
2019 GL 60 7 13 0 20 0 0 67 20 15
2018 GL 50 11 17 6 17 0 0 61 22 18

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

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
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 26 6 24 0 38 0 6 34 41 15
2020 GL 21 26 5 11 32 0 5 50 44 19

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting 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
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 32 6 18 11 32 0 0 38 43 15
2020 GL 37 16 0 16 26 0 5 56 44 19
2019 GL 60 13 0 7 20 0 0 73 27 15
2018 GL 44 17 17 0 22 0 0 61 22 18

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
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 GL 19 18 19 0 6 18 18 60 10 15

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 GL 25 13 6 24 32 0 0 38 56 15
2020 GL 32 26 11 11 21 0 0 58 32 19
2019 GL 60 13 0 7 20 0 0 73 27 15
2018 GL 53 12 6 0 24 6 0 69 25 17

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 74 13 7 0 0 0 6 92 0 15
2019 GL 80 13 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 26 12 6 30 19 7 0 41 52 15
2020 GL 37 11 11 5 37 0 0 47 42 19
2019 GL 40 20 13 20 0 0 7 64 21 15
2018 GL 44 22 17 11 0 6 0 71 12 18

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 GL 19 13 0 25 43 0 0 32 68 15
2020 GL 26 16 16 11 32 0 0 42 42 19
2019 GL 40 20 13 20 0 0 7 64 21 15
2018 GL 44 11 11 22 11 0 0 56 33 18

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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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 GL 7 24 0 19 42 7 0 34 66 15
2020 GL 16 16 16 21 32 0 0 32 53 19
2019 GL 40 20 13 7 7 7 7 69 15 15
2018 GL 22 28 17 22 6 6 0 53 29 18

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 GL 14 18 13 6 36 13 0 37 49 15
2020 GL 11 32 5 16 32 5 0 44 50 19
2019 GL 20 40 13 13 7 0 7 64 21 15
2018 GL 33 17 11 22 11 6 0 53 35 18

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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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 GL 18 12 6 6 6 38 13 62 25 15
2020 GL 42 11 16 0 11 5 16 67 13 19
2019 GL 27 20 7 7 20 13 7 58 33 15
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 GL 6 26 42 19 0 7 0 34 20 15
2020 GL 21 37 16 11 16 0 0 58 26 19
2019 GL 33 40 20 0 0 7 0 79 0 15
2018 GL 33 22 17 17 6 6 0 59 24 18

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

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
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 6 20 19 30 18 7 0 28 52 15
2020 GL 11 32 16 16 21 5 0 44 39 19
2019 GL 27 33 27 0 7 7 0 64 7 15

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 32 12 6 12 25 12 0 50 43 15
2020 GL 26 16 32 5 21 0 0 42 26 19
2019 GL 40 13 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 15
2018 GL 33 22 22 11 11 0 0 56 22 18

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly 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 GL 32 12 12 0 36 7 0 48 39 15
2020 GL 21 21 21 16 21 0 0 42 37 19
2019 GL 33 27 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 15
2018 GL 33 33 22 6 6 0 0 67 11 18

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
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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 GL 20 18 24 6 32 0 0 38 38 15
2020 GL 21 16 16 16 26 0 5 39 44 19
2019 GL 43 29 7 7 14 0 0 71 21 14
2018 GL 33 22 39 0 0 6 0 59 0 18

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 GL 18 14 6 25 37 0 0 32 62 15
2020 GL 26 16 5 11 37 5 0 44 50 19
2019 GL 29 36 7 7 14 7 0 69 23 14
2018 GL 33 22 22 11 11 0 0 56 22 18

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 GL 55 6 26 6 6 0 0 62 12 15
2020 GL 53 11 21 5 5 5 0 67 11 19
2019 GL 67 20 0 7 0 0 7 93 7 15

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 25 32 25 6 0 5 7 64 7 15
2020 GL 37 16 16 16 11 0 5 56 28 19
2019 GL 67 13 7 0 7 0 7 86 7 15

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 66 8 7 0 20 0 0 73 20 15
2020 GL 58 16 0 0 21 0 5 78 22 19
2019 GL 87 0 0 0 7 0 7 93 7 15

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 57 6 13 5 12 0 6 67 19 15
2020 GL 58 5 11 0 11 5 11 75 13 19
2019 GL 93 0 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 18 14 19 12 37 0 0 32 50 15
2020 GL 16 32 5 5 37 0 5 50 44 19
2019 GL 47 13 13 7 20 0 0 60 27 15
2018 GL 39 6 17 6 28 0 6 47 35 18

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 GL 6 38 18 24 13 0 0 44 37 15
2020 GL 16 37 21 16 11 0 0 53 26 19
2019 GL 27 53 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2018 GL 33 17 28 6 11 6 0 53 18 18

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 GL 26 12 24 6 19 13 0 44 29 15
2020 GL 21 47 5 5 16 5 0 72 22 19
2019 GL 53 40 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2018 GL 50 11 33 0 0 6 0 65 0 18

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 GL 25 12 24 6 0 26 6 56 9 15
2020 GL 32 16 21 5 11 11 5 56 19 19
2019 GL 53 27 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2018 GL 50 11 28 0 0 6 6 69 0 18

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 GL 26 25 13 12 6 13 5 62 23 15
2020 GL 26 21 26 0 11 5 11 56 13 19

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 GL 26 36 12 6 13 7 0 66 20 15
2020 GL 32 32 16 5 11 0 5 67 17 19

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 GL 0 13 18 0 45 7 17 59 17 15

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 GL 6 20 42 0 0 26 6 38 0 15

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 GL 26 37 18 6 13 0 0 63 19 15
2020 GL 32 26 11 16 16 0 0 58 32 19
2019 GL 47 33 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2018 GL 50 33 6 0 6 6 0 88 6 18

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 GL 19 19 25 6 31 0 0 38 37 15
2020 GL 37 21 5 21 16 0 0 58 37 19
2019 GL 53 13 7 13 13 0 0 67 27 15
2018 GL 44 22 6 11 17 0 0 67 28 18

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 GL 19 13 25 12 31 0 0 32 43 15
2020 GL 32 32 0 11 26 0 0 63 37 19
2019 GL 53 13 13 7 13 0 0 67 20 15
2018 GL 44 22 6 11 17 0 0 67 28 18

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 GL 26 18 18 12 25 0 0 45 37 15
2020 GL 26 26 21 0 26 0 0 53 26 19
2019 GL 47 13 20 7 13 0 0 60 20 15
2018 GL 44 17 11 11 17 0 0 61 28 18
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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 GL 48 33 19 15
2020 GL 21 42 37 19
2019 GL 13 47 40 15
2018 GL 22 56 22 18
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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 GL 31 69 15
2020 GL 42 58 19
2018 GL 28 72 18

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
2020 GL 22 22 11 11 28 6 0 47 41 18
2019 GL 53 7 27 7 7 0 0 60 13 15
2018 GL 28 11 39 0 22 0 0 39 22 18

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
2020 GL 25 25 13 13 19 6 0 53 33 16
2019 GL 47 27 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2018 GL 33 17 28 6 17 0 0 50 22 18
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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 GL 32 68 15
2020 GL 32 68 19

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
2020 GL 21 32 32 0 16 0 0 53 16 19
2019 GL 53 20 7 7 7 7 0 79 14 15
2018 GL 39 6 44 0 6 6 0 47 6 18

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
2020 GL 33 22 22 0 17 6 0 59 18 18
2019 GL 47 27 13 7 0 7 0 79 7 15
2018 GL 44 11 33 0 6 6 0 59 6 18
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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 GL 7 24 19 37 12 0 0 32 50 15
2020 GL 22 6 22 22 28 0 0 28 50 18
2019 GL 13 13 33 20 20 0 0 27 40 15
2018 GL 33 6 6 22 33 0 0 39 56 18

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 GL 39 31 18 0 12 0 0 70 12 15
2020 GL 47 16 16 16 5 0 0 63 21 19
2019 GL 53 13 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 15
2018 GL 39 39 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 18

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 GL 57 25 12 0 0 0 6 88 0 15
2020 GL 58 21 11 0 11 0 0 79 11 19
2019 GL 60 33 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2018 GL 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18

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 GL 27 17 18 25 12 0 0 44 37 15
2020 GL 22 22 22 17 17 0 0 44 33 18
2019 GL 40 33 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2018 GL 39 22 0 22 17 0 0 61 39 18

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 GL 48 27 6 13 6 0 0 74 20 15
2020 GL 58 26 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19
2019 GL 47 47 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2018 GL 56 22 11 0 0 6 6 88 0 18

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 GL 49 12 0 7 31 0 0 62 38 15
2020 GL 37 37 11 5 11 0 0 74 16 19
2019 GL 33 33 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2018 GL 44 33 0 11 11 0 0 78 22 18

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 GL 27 42 6 6 13 0 6 73 21 15
2020 GL 11 28 28 17 17 0 0 39 33 18
2019 GL 53 20 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2018 GL 44 28 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18

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 GL 27 43 17 6 6 0 0 70 12 15
2020 GL 39 22 6 22 11 0 0 61 33 18
2019 GL 40 33 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2018 GL 44 28 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 18

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 GL 32 6 6 25 31 0 0 38 56 15
2020 GL 28 17 22 17 17 0 0 44 33 18
2019 GL 53 20 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15
2018 GL 44 28 6 11 11 0 0 72 22 18

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 GL 28 13 13 12 27 0 7 44 42 15
2020 GL 22 22 11 6 33 0 6 47 41 18
2019 GL 47 20 7 13 13 0 0 67 27 15

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 38 18 12 18 13 0 0 57 31 15
2020 GL 56 6 6 11 17 0 6 65 29 18

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 GL 69 13 6 0 12 0 0 82 12 15
2020 GL 47 35 0 0 18 0 0 82 18 17
2019 GL 60 27 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15
2018 GL 44 39 6 0 6 0 6 88 6 18

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 GL 39 37 6 17 0 0 0 76 17 15
2020 GL 56 22 0 17 6 0 0 78 22 18
2019 GL 27 47 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2018 GL 50 28 11 0 11 0 0 78 11 18

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 GL 46 24 12 6 6 5 0 74 13 15
2020 GL 50 28 0 11 11 0 0 78 22 18

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 GL 83 0 0 11 0 0 6 88 12 15
2020 GL 72 11 6 0 11 0 0 83 11 18
2019 GL 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2018 GL 61 22 0 6 6 6 0 88 12 18

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 GL 57 12 18 0 13 0 0 69 13 15
2020 GL 61 6 11 0 22 0 0 67 22 18
2019 GL 86 7 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2018 GL 71 18 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17

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 GL 27 13 19 7 34 0 0 41 41 15
2020 GL 39 22 28 0 11 0 0 61 11 18
2019 GL 50 36 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 14
2018 GL 47 29 18 0 6 0 0 76 6 17

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 GL 50 7 7 7 29 0 0 57 36 15
2020 GL 50 6 6 11 28 0 0 56 39 18
2019 GL 71 7 0 7 14 0 0 79 21 14
2018 GL 67 17 0 6 11 0 0 83 17 18

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 GL 32 20 6 6 6 0 30 74 17 15
2020 GL 67 17 6 0 0 0 11 94 0 18
2019 GL 71 14 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 14
2018 GL 67 0 6 11 0 0 17 80 13 18

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 GL 69 6 12 0 0 0 13 86 0 15
2020 GL 63 16 11 0 5 0 5 83 6 19
2019 GL 86 7 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2018 GL 76 12 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 17

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 GL 73 20 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2020 GL 74 16 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 19
2019 GL 79 7 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 14
2018 GL 72 17 0 0 0 6 6 100 0 18

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 GL 58 23 13 0 0 0 6 86 0 15
2020 GL 68 16 5 0 11 0 0 84 11 19
2019 GL 79 0 14 0 0 0 7 85 0 14
2018 GL 65 18 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17

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 GL 20 25 25 6 25 0 0 44 31 15
2020 GL 26 26 16 11 21 0 0 53 32 19
2019 GL 47 20 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2018 GL 39 28 22 6 6 0 0 67 11 18

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 GL 19 12 51 13 6 0 0 18 31 15
2020 GL 32 0 21 26 21 0 0 47 32 19
2019 GL 0 14 29 36 21 0 0 57 14 14
2018 GL 11 6 28 28 28 0 0 56 17 18

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 GL 26 37 13 5 12 7 0 68 19 15
2020 GL 11 47 26 0 11 5 0 61 11 19
2019 GL 40 20 27 7 7 0 0 60 13 15
2018 GL 28 11 50 6 0 6 0 41 6 18

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 27 37 18 11 6 15

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 GL 25 25 6 6 26 5 6 57 36 15
2020 GL 37 21 16 5 21 0 0 58 26 19

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 GL 32 18 6 6 31 0 6 54 40 15
2020 GL 22 39 6 0 33 0 0 61 33 18

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 GL 32 18 11 13 26 0 0 50 38 15
2020 GL 32 21 11 0 32 5 0 56 33 19

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 GL 19 13 12 25 31 0 0 32 56 15
2020 GL 26 26 11 16 21 0 0 53 37 19
2019 GL 40 33 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2018 GL 39 22 22 6 11 0 0 61 17 18
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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 GL 19 81 15
2020 GL 11 89 19
2019 GL 20 80 15

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GL 26 36 6 6 26 0 0 62 32 15
2020 GL 21 37 16 5 16 0 5 61 22 19
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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 GL 75 18 6 0 15
2020 GL 68 11 16 5 19

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 GL 61 39 10
2020 GL 31 69 13

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 GL 0 26 15 18 41 0 0 26 59 10
2020 GL 8 8 8 15 54 8 0 17 75 13

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 GL 10 0 32 34 24 0 0 10 59 10
2020 GL 8 8 8 15 54 8 0 17 75 13

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 GL 31 19 7 19 18 0 5 53 39 15
2020 GL 21 11 32 11 16 0 11 35 29 19
2019 GL 40 27 0 20 13 0 0 67 33 15
2018 GL 44 17 28 0 11 0 0 61 11 18
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Hybrid Work

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 GL 87 13 15

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 GL 57 43 15

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 GL 45 55 15

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 GL 57 43 15

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 GL 43 57 15

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 GL 32 68 15

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 GL 26 74 15

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 GL 75 25 15

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 GL 38 62 15

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 GL 50 50 15

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 GL 70 30 15

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 GL 0 100 15

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 GL 11 89 15

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 GL 12 7 13 0 17 0 51 40 34 15

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 GL 6 26 0 6 12 6 43 36 64 15

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 GL 19 25 19 6 6 7 18 16 58 15
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