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 - PG

The results of the 2022 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 63 20 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 30
2022 PG-04 58 28 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2020 PG 67 29 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 83 10 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 30
2022 PG-04 78 15 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2020 PG 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 65 16 6 0 7 0 6 86 7 30
2022 PG-04 53 21 6 0 7 0 13 85 8 15
2020 PG 74 22 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2019 PG 61 22 4 9 4 0 0 83 13 23
2019 PG-03 73 18 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 28 59 3 10 0 0 0 87 10 30
2022 PG-04 14 72 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2020 PG 35 39 9 13 4 0 0 74 17 23
2019 PG 13 43 0 30 13 0 0 57 43 23
2019 PG-03 18 45 0 36 0 0 0 64 36 11
2018 PG 33 52 0 5 10 0 0 86 14 21

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 60 23 13 0 0 0 3 86 0 30
2022 PG-04 52 34 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 15
2020 PG 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2019 PG 43 43 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 23
2019 PG-03 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

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 PG 53 36 7 0 3 0 0 89 3 30
2022 PG-04 53 40 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2020 PG 70 17 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23
2019 PG 50 27 5 14 5 0 0 77 18 22
2019 PG-03 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 PG 67 24 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 43 35 15 0 7 0 0 78 7 30
2022 PG-04 52 28 6 0 14 0 0 80 14 15
2020 PG 65 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23
2019 PG 18 55 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 22
2019 PG-03 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 PG 52 33 5 5 5 0 0 86 10 21

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 45 26 15 7 7 0 0 71 14 30
2022 PG-04 46 34 6 7 7 0 0 80 14 15
2020 PG 42 46 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 24
2019 PG 4 61 13 22 0 0 0 65 22 23
2019 PG-03 9 64 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2018 PG 33 43 10 5 10 0 0 76 14 21

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 51 36 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 30
2022 PG-04 55 38 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2020 PG 50 38 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 24
2019 PG 14 55 5 14 14 0 0 68 27 22
2019 PG-03 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2018 PG 29 33 14 14 10 0 0 62 24 21

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 54 29 10 0 7 0 0 84 7 30
2022 PG-04 55 25 6 0 14 0 0 80 14 15
2020 PG 67 29 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 PG 26 52 4 9 9 0 0 78 17 23
2019 PG-03 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 43 43 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21

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 PG 45 28 17 3 7 0 0 73 10 30
2022 PG-04 49 38 0 6 7 0 0 87 13 15
2020 PG 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 24
2019 PG 17 57 4 17 4 0 0 74 22 23
2019 PG-03 27 64 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2018 PG 43 29 14 5 10 0 0 71 14 21

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 PG 59 15 20 0 7 0 0 74 7 30
2022 PG-04 61 13 12 0 14 0 0 74 14 15
2020 PG 75 21 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 PG 48 35 4 13 0 0 0 83 13 23
2019 PG-03 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2018 PG 65 30 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 34 47 6 3 10 0 0 81 13 30
2022 PG-04 42 27 13 6 13 0 0 68 19 15
2020 PG 29 50 4 17 0 0 0 79 17 24
2019 PG 26 48 9 9 9 0 0 74 17 23
2019 PG-03 36 45 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2018 PG 38 33 5 10 14 0 0 71 24 21

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 29 46 9 6 10 0 0 75 16 30
2022 PG-04 34 41 6 6 13 0 0 75 19 15
2020 PG 30 52 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 23
2019 PG 30 35 13 4 17 0 0 65 22 23
2019 PG-03 45 36 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2018 PG 43 29 14 5 10 0 0 71 14 21

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 48 36 6 3 7 0 0 85 10 30
2022 PG-04 48 32 6 0 14 0 0 80 14 15
2020 PG 38 38 13 13 0 0 0 75 13 24
2019 PG 13 57 13 9 9 0 0 70 17 23
2019 PG-03 18 64 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2018 PG 38 38 0 5 19 0 0 76 24 21

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 PG 49 36 6 3 7 0 0 84 10 30
2022 PG-04 55 25 6 0 14 0 0 80 14 15
2020 PG 63 29 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2019 PG 35 39 9 13 4 0 0 74 17 23
2019 PG-03 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 PG 48 38 10 0 5 0 0 86 5 21

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 PG 42 20 22 7 9 0 0 61 16 30
2022 PG-04 25 26 22 6 20 0 0 52 26 15
2020 PG 39 26 9 26 0 0 0 65 26 23
2019 PG 22 52 9 13 4 0 0 74 17 23
2019 PG-03 18 55 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2018 PG 24 43 19 10 5 0 0 67 14 21

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 PG 19 14 34 27 6 0 0 33 33 30
2022 PG-04 21 9 42 28 0 0 0 28 30 15
2020 PG 13 26 22 17 13 4 4 33 43 23
2019 PG 22 39 30 9 0 0 0 9 61 23
2019 PG-03 18 36 27 18 0 0 0 18 55 11
2018 PG 14 10 43 19 10 0 5 30 25 21

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 PG 13 27 48 6 5 0 0 12 40 30
2022 PG-04 21 16 57 7 0 0 0 7 37 15
2020 PG 4 33 42 13 4 0 4 17 39 24
2019 PG 26 22 43 4 0 0 4 5 50 23
2019 PG-03 18 9 55 9 0 0 9 10 30 11
2018 PG 14 24 48 14 0 0 0 14 38 21

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 PG 7 33 32 26 3 0 0 29 40 30
2022 PG-04 7 38 35 13 7 0 0 19 45 15
2020 PG 17 21 38 21 0 0 4 22 39 24
2019 PG 13 30 43 13 0 0 0 13 43 23
2019 PG-03 9 27 55 9 0 0 0 9 36 11
2018 PG 14 19 29 38 0 0 0 38 33 21

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 PG 29 12 27 20 12 0 0 32 41 30
2022 PG-04 25 14 34 14 14 0 0 28 39 15
2020 PG 25 25 17 21 8 0 4 30 52 24
2019 PG 35 17 30 13 0 0 4 14 55 23
2019 PG-03 27 9 36 18 0 0 9 20 40 11
2018 PG 19 29 14 29 5 0 5 35 50 21

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 22 15 29 19 9 7 0 30 39 30
2022 PG-04 26 7 47 13 7 0 0 20 33 15
2020 PG 13 13 38 21 8 4 4 32 27 24
2019 PG 26 35 17 13 9 0 0 22 61 23
2019 PG-03 18 45 9 9 18 0 0 27 64 11
2018 PG 24 24 24 14 5 0 10 21 53 21

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 PG 24 26 31 11 9 0 0 19 50 30
2022 PG-04 21 21 44 7 7 0 0 14 42 15
2020 PG 13 21 46 13 4 0 4 17 35 24
2019 PG 17 30 48 0 4 0 0 4 48 23
2019 PG-03 0 27 64 0 9 0 0 9 27 11
2018 PG 10 24 38 14 10 0 5 25 35 21

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 PG 3 18 23 33 22 0 0 56 21 30
2022 PG-04 0 0 34 38 28 0 0 66 0 15
2020 PG 13 8 25 42 13 0 0 54 21 24
2019 PG 9 9 35 39 9 0 0 48 17 23
2019 PG-03 0 9 45 27 18 0 0 45 9 11
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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 PG 22 40 15 10 6 3 4 67 17 30
2022 PG-04 28 41 19 0 6 6 0 74 6 15
2020 PG 29 17 21 8 4 17 4 58 16 24
2019 PG 18 23 27 9 14 5 5 45 25 22
2019 PG-03 27 18 27 9 0 9 9 56 11 11
2018 PG 38 33 5 0 14 10 0 79 16 21

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 PG 63 15 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 30
2022 PG-04 49 19 20 12 0 0 0 68 12 15
2020 PG 58 21 13 4 0 0 4 83 4 24
2019 PG 36 27 9 5 14 9 0 70 20 22
2019 PG-03 45 18 9 0 9 18 0 78 11 11
2018 PG 48 29 0 10 10 5 0 80 20 21

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 56 32 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 30
2022 PG-04 62 19 6 6 7 0 0 81 13 15
2020 PG 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24
2019 PG 27 55 14 0 0 5 0 86 0 22
2019 PG-03 55 27 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2018 PG 43 43 5 0 10 0 0 86 10 21

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 PG 53 28 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 30
2022 PG-04 49 40 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 15
2020 PG 54 29 8 4 0 0 4 87 4 24
2019 PG 32 41 14 9 5 0 0 73 14 22
2019 PG-03 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 PG 38 48 5 0 10 0 0 86 10 21

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 PG 46 22 15 0 8 9 0 75 9 30
2022 PG-04 40 32 12 0 8 7 0 78 9 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
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 46 25 12 4 4 9 0 78 9 30
2022 PG-04 38 34 12 8 0 7 0 78 9 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
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 32 41 13 4 7 3 0 76 11 30
2022 PG-04 33 46 14 0 6 0 0 80 6 15
2020 PG 29 38 4 13 13 0 4 70 26 24
2019 PG 35 35 22 0 4 0 4 73 5 23
2019 PG-03 55 27 0 0 9 0 9 90 10 11

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 PG 49 35 9 0 8 0 0 84 8 30
2022 PG-04 53 41 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 PG 25 54 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 24
2019 PG 30 48 9 4 9 0 0 78 13 23
2019 PG-03 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 38 29 19 5 10 0 0 67 14 21

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 PG 52 35 3 0 7 3 0 90 7 30
2022 PG-04 54 33 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 15
2020 PG 33 46 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 24

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 PG 53 40 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 30
2022 PG-04 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PG 38 46 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 24
2019 PG 35 30 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 23
2019 PG-03 55 27 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2018 PG 48 24 14 0 14 0 0 71 14 21

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 PG 81 16 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 30
2022 PG-04 74 19 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15

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 PG 67 22 0 4 8 0 0 89 11 30
2022 PG-04 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PG 54 29 8 0 4 4 0 87 4 24
2019 PG 43 30 4 17 4 0 0 74 22 23
2019 PG-03 64 18 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2018 PG 57 19 5 5 14 0 0 76 19 21

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 PG 69 20 3 4 0 0 3 93 4 30
2022 PG-04 75 12 7 0 0 0 6 93 0 15
2019 PG 74 22 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2019 PG-03 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
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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 PG 35 43 16 0 3 3 0 80 3 30
2022 PG-04 33 40 13 0 7 6 0 78 8 15
2020 PG 58 38 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 PG 17 22 30 22 4 4 0 41 27 23
2019 PG-03 27 18 27 18 0 9 0 50 20 11
2018 PG 38 24 19 0 10 10 0 68 11 21

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 PG 35 40 22 0 3 0 0 75 3 30
2022 PG-04 33 41 19 0 7 0 0 74 7 15
2020 PG 58 29 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 24
2019 PG 13 26 26 17 17 0 0 39 35 23
2019 PG-03 27 18 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 11
2018 PG 33 29 29 0 10 0 0 62 10 21

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 PG 32 27 32 3 6 0 0 58 9 30
2022 PG-04 33 28 19 7 13 0 0 61 20 15
2020 PG 50 29 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 24
2019 PG 9 17 30 22 17 4 0 27 41 23
2019 PG-03 18 9 36 18 9 9 0 30 30 11
2018 PG 24 24 29 5 19 0 0 48 24 21

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 PG 33 47 16 3 0 0 0 80 3 30
2022 PG-04 21 66 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2020 PG 46 33 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 24
2019 PG 13 9 26 22 30 0 0 22 52 23
2019 PG-03 27 9 27 9 27 0 0 36 36 11
2018 PG 29 24 19 5 24 0 0 52 29 21

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 PG 63 30 0 0 0 4 3 100 0 30
2022 PG-04 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PG 50 33 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 24
2019 PG 48 30 4 9 0 9 0 86 10 23
2019 PG-03 55 27 0 9 0 9 0 90 10 11
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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 PG 48 33 11 9 0 0 0 81 9 30
2022 PG-04 55 33 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2020 PG 46 33 13 4 0 4 0 83 4 24
2019 PG 13 48 22 4 13 0 0 61 17 23
2019 PG-03 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2018 PG 25 35 20 15 0 5 0 63 16 20

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 PG 31 37 13 12 7 0 0 68 19 30
2022 PG-04 34 48 0 13 6 0 0 81 19 15
2020 PG 33 38 13 13 4 0 0 71 17 24
2019 PG 4 26 26 22 22 0 0 30 43 23
2019 PG-03 9 36 27 9 18 0 0 45 27 11

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 PG 45 35 3 10 7 0 0 80 17 30
2022 PG-04 55 26 6 14 0 0 0 80 14 15
2020 PG 46 17 25 13 0 0 0 63 13 24
2019 PG 9 48 9 9 26 0 0 57 35 23
2019 PG-03 9 64 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2018 PG 50 15 10 10 10 0 5 68 21 20

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 PG 41 40 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 30
2022 PG-04 48 46 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 PG 48 30 17 0 0 4 0 82 0 23
2019 PG 13 39 13 22 13 0 0 52 35 23
2019 PG-03 18 45 9 27 0 0 0 64 27 11
2018 PG 50 20 25 0 0 5 0 74 0 20

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 PG 24 24 22 10 17 0 3 49 28 30
2022 PG-04 25 13 19 21 14 0 7 41 38 15
2020 PG 38 21 8 17 8 4 4 64 27 24
2019 PG 13 22 22 17 17 9 0 38 38 23
2019 PG-03 18 27 9 27 0 18 0 56 33 11
2018 PG 15 35 30 5 10 0 5 53 16 20

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 PG 51 22 7 10 7 3 0 76 17 30
2022 PG-04 54 19 7 7 6 7 0 79 14 15
2020 PG 33 42 13 8 4 0 0 75 13 24
2019 PG 9 43 13 13 22 0 0 52 35 23
2019 PG-03 18 45 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 11
2018 PG 25 40 20 0 10 5 0 68 11 20

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 PG 57 21 9 7 0 0 6 83 8 30
2022 PG-04 60 14 19 0 0 0 7 79 0 15
2020 PG 63 21 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 24
2019 PG 70 17 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23
2019 PG-03 55 18 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11

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 PG 60 17 9 7 0 0 6 82 8 30
2022 PG-04 54 21 6 7 0 0 13 86 8 15
2020 PG 50 29 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 24
2019 PG 39 26 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 23
2019 PG-03 36 36 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11

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 PG 81 0 6 0 3 4 6 90 3 30
2022 PG-04 75 0 6 0 6 0 13 86 7 15
2020 PG 83 4 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 24
2019 PG 74 9 9 0 9 0 0 83 9 23
2019 PG-03 82 0 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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 PG 90 0 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 30
2022 PG-04 87 0 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 15
2020 PG 83 13 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 24
2019 PG 81 10 0 0 5 0 5 95 5 21
2019 PG-03 82 9 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11

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 PG 32 29 6 14 13 0 6 65 29 30
2022 PG-04 19 28 6 21 19 0 7 51 43 15
2020 PG 25 25 8 29 13 0 0 50 42 24
2019 PG 17 26 17 9 26 0 4 45 36 23
2019 PG-03 18 27 18 18 9 0 9 50 30 11
2018 PG 30 30 10 10 10 10 0 67 22 20

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 PG 26 54 6 7 3 3 0 83 10 30
2022 PG-04 26 48 14 6 6 0 0 74 12 15
2020 PG 29 38 21 4 8 0 0 67 13 24
2019 PG 17 43 17 13 9 0 0 61 22 23
2019 PG-03 27 45 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2018 PG 30 30 15 10 10 5 0 63 21 20

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 PG 49 41 3 0 7 0 0 90 7 30
2022 PG-04 40 54 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2020 PG 50 33 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 24
2019 PG 30 35 26 4 4 0 0 65 9 23
2019 PG-03 45 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2018 PG 57 24 10 5 0 5 0 85 5 21

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 PG 47 39 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 30
2022 PG-04 40 47 6 0 0 7 0 94 0 15
2020 PG 54 21 17 0 4 4 0 78 4 24
2019 PG 39 26 26 4 4 0 0 65 9 23
2019 PG-03 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 PG 57 24 14 0 0 5 0 85 0 21

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 PG 34 31 17 0 0 19 0 80 0 30
2022 PG-04 52 22 14 0 0 13 0 84 0 15
2020 PG 50 21 21 0 4 4 0 74 4 24

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 PG 52 31 3 3 4 6 0 89 8 30
2022 PG-04 52 34 7 0 0 6 0 92 0 15
2020 PG 46 33 8 4 8 0 0 79 13 24

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 PG 0 0 22 9 38 9 23 68 0 30
2022 PG-04 0 0 35 12 40 0 13 60 0 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 PG 3 34 15 0 0 45 3 71 0 30
2022 PG-04 6 48 13 0 0 33 0 81 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 PG 61 29 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 30
2022 PG-04 60 34 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 PG 50 46 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 24
2019 PG 39 35 22 4 0 0 0 74 4 23
2019 PG-03 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 PG 55 25 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20

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 PG 42 39 9 3 8 0 0 81 10 30
2022 PG-04 39 48 6 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2020 PG 46 33 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 24
2019 PG 26 26 26 9 13 0 0 52 22 23
2019 PG-03 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 PG 57 24 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21

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 PG 42 36 12 3 8 0 0 78 10 30
2022 PG-04 47 34 6 6 7 0 0 81 13 15
2020 PG 42 42 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 24
2019 PG 26 39 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 23
2019 PG-03 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 52 29 5 5 5 5 0 85 10 21

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 PG 45 13 22 0 13 7 0 62 14 30
2022 PG-04 53 7 21 0 19 0 0 60 19 15
2020 PG 46 21 17 13 0 0 4 70 13 24
2019 PG 26 48 4 4 17 0 0 74 22 23
2019 PG-03 45 45 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2018 PG 48 29 10 10 5 0 0 76 14 21
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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 PG 38 28 34 30
2022 PG-04 34 26 41 15
2020 PG 21 29 50 24
2019 PG 35 30 35 23
2019 PG-03 27 45 27 11
2018 PG 33 38 29 21

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 PG 25 16 15 18 0 26 10
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable acts, comments or displays that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 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 PG 17 13 13 8 4 29 17 54 23 24
2019 PG 4 9 43 0 9 30 4 20 13 23
2019 PG-03 9 9 27 0 9 45 0 33 17 11
2018 PG 29 10 19 0 5 29 10 62 8 21

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 PG 42 29 16 0 4 6 3 78 5 30
2022 PG-04 41 53 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 PG 48 22 13 0 0 9 9 84 0 23
2019 PG 17 22 39 9 4 9 0 43 14 23
2019 PG-03 27 27 18 18 0 9 0 60 20 11
2018 PG 43 24 19 0 5 5 5 74 5 21
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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
2018 PG 0 100 21

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 PG 17 13 21 4 0 33 13 54 8 24
2019 PG 4 9 43 4 0 35 4 21 7 23
2019 PG-03 9 9 27 0 0 55 0 40 0 11
2018 PG 29 14 14 0 0 38 5 75 0 21

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 PG 35 42 7 6 7 3 0 79 14 30
2022 PG-04 41 40 0 13 6 0 0 81 19 15
2020 PG 46 29 13 0 0 8 4 86 0 24
2019 PG 17 26 43 4 0 9 0 48 5 23
2019 PG-03 27 36 27 0 0 9 0 70 0 11
2018 PG 38 38 14 0 0 10 0 84 0 21
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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 PG 31 30 13 9 14 0 3 63 24 30
2022 PG-04 45 15 19 6 14 0 0 61 20 15
2020 PG 33 17 21 21 8 0 0 50 29 24
2019 PG 18 14 18 14 36 0 0 32 50 22
2019 PG-03 20 20 20 20 20 0 0 40 40 10
2018 PG 20 20 15 10 25 0 10 44 39 20

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 PG 10 30 27 17 16 0 0 40 33 30
2022 PG-04 7 25 41 8 19 0 0 32 28 15
2020 PG 17 21 25 21 17 0 0 38 38 24
2019 PG 13 39 22 17 9 0 0 52 26 23
2019 PG-03 18 36 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 11
2018 PG 10 33 24 24 10 0 0 43 33 21

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 PG 7 29 30 25 9 0 0 36 35 30
2022 PG-04 0 39 40 16 6 0 0 39 21 15
2020 PG 8 29 29 17 17 0 0 38 33 24
2019 PG 4 48 26 9 13 0 0 52 22 23
2019 PG-03 9 45 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 11
2018 PG 5 33 19 33 10 0 0 38 43 21

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 PG 6 37 14 21 23 0 0 43 43 30
2022 PG-04 13 32 13 23 19 0 0 45 42 15
2020 PG 21 29 21 8 21 0 0 50 29 24
2019 PG 17 43 9 13 17 0 0 61 30 23
2019 PG-03 27 45 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11
2018 PG 19 10 33 29 10 0 0 29 38 21

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 PG 39 22 24 7 6 0 3 62 13 30
2022 PG-04 33 19 29 0 13 0 6 56 14 15
2020 PG 35 26 22 9 9 0 0 61 17 23
2019 PG 52 22 9 9 9 0 0 74 17 23
2019 PG-03 45 36 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2018 PG 40 25 35 0 0 0 0 65 0 20

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 PG 26 24 23 17 10 0 0 50 27 30
2022 PG-04 27 25 22 13 13 0 0 52 26 15
2020 PG 29 25 13 21 13 0 0 54 33 24
2019 PG 39 26 17 9 9 0 0 65 17 23
2019 PG-03 36 27 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2018 PG 24 38 24 5 5 0 5 65 10 21

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 PG 27 43 13 0 14 0 3 72 14 30
2022 PG-04 19 47 14 0 19 0 0 67 19 15
2020 PG 13 46 29 8 4 0 0 58 13 24
2019 PG 9 43 17 17 13 0 0 52 30 23
2019 PG-03 9 55 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11
2018 PG 15 45 20 5 15 0 0 60 20 20

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 PG 15 48 28 3 6 0 0 63 9 30
2022 PG-04 0 53 47 0 0 0 0 53 0 15
2020 PG 21 33 33 8 4 0 0 54 13 24
2019 PG 9 41 18 18 14 0 0 50 32 22
2019 PG-03 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 PG 19 43 19 19 0 0 0 62 19 21

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 PG 24 44 15 8 9 0 0 68 17 30
2022 PG-04 22 50 16 0 13 0 0 72 13 15
2020 PG 13 39 35 9 4 0 0 52 13 23
2019 PG 9 30 35 9 17 0 0 39 26 23
2019 PG-03 18 36 45 0 0 0 0 55 0 11
2018 PG 29 33 10 14 14 0 0 62 29 21

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 PG 42 38 10 0 7 0 3 82 7 30
2022 PG-04 53 34 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 15
2020 PG 26 48 9 9 9 0 0 74 17 23
2019 PG 30 35 9 13 13 0 0 65 26 23
2019 PG-03 36 55 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

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 PG 62 15 17 3 0 0 3 80 3 30
2022 PG-04 80 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 PG 13 38 21 17 13 0 0 50 29 24

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 PG 23 34 24 6 10 0 3 58 17 30
2022 PG-04 19 32 27 7 14 0 0 51 22 15
2020 PG 8 42 29 17 4 0 0 50 21 24
2019 PG 30 26 22 13 9 0 0 57 22 23
2019 PG-03 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2018 PG 19 52 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 21

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 PG 65 21 4 7 4 0 0 85 11 30
2022 PG-04 71 20 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2020 PG 58 29 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 24
2019 PG 61 17 13 4 4 0 0 78 9 23
2019 PG-03 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 33 19 14 19 5 0 10 58 26 21

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 PG 46 48 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 30
2022 PG-04 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PG 50 33 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 24

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 PG 77 12 0 0 0 0 11 100 0 30
2022 PG-04 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 PG 71 21 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 24
2019 PG 65 22 4 4 4 0 0 87 9 23
2019 PG-03 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 38 38 5 10 0 0 10 84 11 21

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 PG 75 8 3 7 0 0 7 90 7 30
2022 PG-04 88 0 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2020 PG 67 17 4 8 0 0 4 87 9 24
2019 PG 70 17 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 23
2019 PG-03 73 9 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2018 PG 62 14 0 14 0 0 10 84 16 21

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 PG 65 21 0 7 3 0 4 90 10 30
2022 PG-04 75 20 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2020 PG 63 29 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 24
2019 PG 48 22 17 13 0 0 0 70 13 23
2019 PG-03 55 18 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2018 PG 48 29 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 21

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 PG 58 20 10 3 6 0 3 81 9 30
2022 PG-04 54 14 13 6 13 0 0 68 19 15
2020 PG 63 21 4 8 4 0 0 83 13 24
2019 PG 52 17 13 4 9 0 4 73 14 23
2019 PG-03 82 0 0 0 9 0 9 90 10 11
2018 PG 48 19 14 10 5 0 5 70 15 21

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 PG 48 11 0 3 0 0 37 95 5 30
2022 PG-04 60 0 0 0 0 0 40 100 0 15
2020 PG 46 17 4 4 0 0 29 88 6 24
2019 PG 48 9 9 9 0 0 26 76 12 23
2019 PG-03 64 9 0 9 0 0 18 89 11 11
2018 PG 62 10 0 5 0 0 24 94 6 21

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 PG 72 12 0 7 0 0 10 92 8 30
2022 PG-04 88 6 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2020 PG 71 17 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 24
2019 PG 61 26 4 4 0 0 4 91 5 23
2019 PG-03 64 9 9 9 0 0 9 80 10 11
2018 PG 55 20 10 5 5 0 5 79 11 20

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 PG 66 21 0 3 4 0 6 93 7 30
2022 PG-04 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2020 PG 70 17 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 23
2019 PG 65 17 13 0 0 4 0 86 0 23
2019 PG-03 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 PG 65 10 10 5 0 0 10 83 6 20

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 PG 52 31 10 0 8 0 0 83 8 30
2022 PG-04 60 33 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2020 PG 42 33 0 17 8 0 0 75 25 24
2019 PG 61 30 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2019 PG-03 73 18 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2018 PG 48 29 14 5 0 0 5 80 5 21

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 PG 9 42 39 7 3 0 0 51 10 30
2022 PG-04 20 32 42 6 0 0 0 52 6 15
2020 PG 13 42 29 17 0 0 0 54 17 24
2019 PG 0 52 30 17 0 0 0 52 17 23
2019 PG-03 0 55 36 9 0 0 0 55 9 11
2018 PG 19 24 33 19 5 0 0 43 24 21

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 PG 3 20 51 16 10 0 0 26 23 30
2022 PG-04 6 14 41 26 13 0 0 39 20 15
2020 PG 8 17 38 25 8 0 4 35 26 24
2019 PG 17 13 30 35 4 0 0 39 30 23
2019 PG-03 9 9 36 36 9 0 0 45 18 11
2018 PG 5 29 33 19 14 0 0 33 33 21

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 PG 41 38 10 7 0 4 0 82 7 30
2022 PG-04 40 47 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2020 PG 50 29 13 4 0 4 0 83 4 24
2019 PG 22 39 17 0 17 4 0 64 18 23
2019 PG-03 36 45 0 0 9 9 0 90 10 11
2018 PG 48 33 10 0 5 5 0 85 5 21

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PG 3 35 42 16 3 30
2022 PG-04 7 40 34 13 7 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 PG 67 23 4 0 0 6 0 96 0 30
2022 PG-04 73 14 0 0 0 13 0 100 0 15
2020 PG 42 42 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 24

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 PG 54 29 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 30
2022 PG-04 60 20 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2020 PG 42 38 4 8 8 0 0 79 17 24

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 PG 58 32 3 0 7 0 0 89 7 30
2022 PG-04 60 32 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 PG 50 38 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 24

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 PG 29 52 3 3 10 3 0 83 14 30
2022 PG-04 33 54 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15
2020 PG 42 42 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 24
2019 PG 17 43 13 13 9 4 0 64 23 23
2019 PG-03 27 55 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 11
2018 PG 38 33 14 5 5 5 0 75 10 21
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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 PG 3 97 30
2022 PG-04 6 94 15
2020 PG 17 83 24
2019 PG 18 82 22
2019 PG-03 10 90 10

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 PG 55 29 3 6 0 8 0 90 6 30
2022 PG-04 53 34 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2020 PG 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
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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 PG 30 60 10 0 30
2022 PG-04 27 53 20 0 15
2020 PG 46 42 8 4 24

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
2020 PG 45 55 11

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
2020 PG 18 9 9 9 45 0 9 30 60 11

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
2020 PG 0 27 0 36 27 9 0 30 70 11

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 PG 30 20 16 12 0 0 21 64 16 30
2022 PG-04 59 21 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 15
2020 PG 50 13 17 13 8 0 0 63 21 24
2019 PG 39 22 13 9 17 0 0 61 26 23
2019 PG-03 27 36 18 0 18 0 0 64 18 11
2018 PG 29 10 33 24 5 0 0 38 29 21
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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 PG 29 19 4 0 47 20
2022 PG-04 23 30 0 0 47 10

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 PG 70 30 20
2022 PG-04 62 38 10

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 PG 55 45 20
2022 PG-04 52 48 10

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 PG 68 32 20
2022 PG-04 61 39 10

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 PG 23 77 20
2022 PG-04 32 68 10

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 PG 13 87 20
2022 PG-04 19 81 10

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 PG 32 68 20
2022 PG-04 23 77 10

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 PG 9 91 20
2022 PG-04 10 90 10

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 PG 13 87 20
2022 PG-04 19 81 10

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 PG 4 96 20
2022 PG-04 0 100 10

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 PG 14 86 20
2022 PG-04 21 79 10

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 PG 29 71 20
2022 PG-04 32 68 10

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 PG 9 91 20
2022 PG-04 9 91 10

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 PG 28 72 20
2022 PG-04 30 70 10

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 PG 82 13 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 PG-04 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 PG 0 10 17 5 55 0 13 69 12 20
2022 PG-04 0 11 13 0 57 0 20 71 13 10

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 PG 5 13 18 9 46 4 4 61 19 20
2022 PG-04 11 9 13 0 58 0 10 64 22 10
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