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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 41 39 3 9 7 0 0 80 17 325
2022 Working remotely 54 35 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 40 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 2605
2020 Working on-site 62 29 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 362
2020 Working remotely 38 45 4 11 3 0 0 82 13 4391
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 43 6 16 4 0 0 74 20 806

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 Working on-site 78 15 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 325
2022 Working remotely 80 15 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 78 17 2 2 1 1 0 95 2 2600
2020 Working on-site 83 10 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 359
2020 Working remotely 79 15 2 2 1 1 0 95 3 4375
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 73 18 3 3 2 1 0 92 5 803

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 Working on-site 49 34 3 7 5 0 1 84 12 325
2022 Working remotely 61 25 6 4 2 1 3 88 6 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 33 7 7 4 0 0 81 12 2600
2020 Working on-site 62 28 4 4 3 0 0 90 7 358
2020 Working remotely 39 37 10 10 3 0 1 77 14 4383
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 36 12 15 4 0 0 70 18 805

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 Working on-site 30 40 9 12 8 0 1 70 21 325
2022 Working remotely 39 38 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 38 10 12 5 0 0 73 17 2600
2020 Working on-site 44 38 7 9 3 0 0 82 11 359
2020 Working remotely 37 39 10 9 3 0 0 77 13 4365
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 42 11 13 5 0 0 72 17 798

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 Working on-site 50 35 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 325
2022 Working remotely 55 29 7 5 2 1 1 86 7 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 34 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 2600
2020 Working on-site 63 24 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 359
2020 Working remotely 46 36 9 6 2 0 1 82 9 4353
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 34 11 11 3 0 0 75 15 791

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 45 25 11 7 11 0 1 70 18 325
2022 Working remotely 53 27 9 6 4 1 1 81 10 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 31 10 9 7 0 0 75 15 2600
2020 Working on-site 51 24 12 8 4 1 0 76 12 356
2020 Working remotely 45 31 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 4378
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 32 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 801

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 Working on-site 50 27 10 6 6 0 0 78 12 325
2022 Working remotely 45 36 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 37 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 2600
2020 Working on-site 59 27 7 4 3 0 0 86 8 361
2020 Working remotely 41 37 12 6 3 0 0 79 10 4388
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 38 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 807

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 Working on-site 35 30 17 8 10 0 0 65 18 325
2022 Working remotely 40 35 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 32 14 8 7 0 0 70 16 2605
2020 Working on-site 40 30 14 10 5 0 0 70 16 362
2020 Working remotely 37 36 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 4390
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 33 16 14 8 0 0 62 22 807

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 Working on-site 40 38 10 7 5 0 0 79 12 325
2022 Working remotely 45 37 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 41 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 2600
2020 Working on-site 51 33 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 359
2020 Working remotely 41 40 9 8 3 0 0 81 10 4371
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 41 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 802

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 Working on-site 57 34 4 2 3 0 0 91 5 325
2022 Working remotely 55 33 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 34 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 2600
2020 Working on-site 58 28 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 359
2020 Working remotely 53 35 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 4366
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 35 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 801

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 42 29 12 9 8 0 0 71 16 325
2022 Working remotely 41 35 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 34 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 2605
2020 Working on-site 45 29 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 358
2020 Working remotely 39 36 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 4376
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 31 15 13 6 0 0 66 19 805

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 59 23 10 3 4 0 0 83 7 325
2022 Working remotely 57 30 8 3 1 0 0 87 4 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 31 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 2600
2020 Working on-site 71 18 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 361
2020 Working remotely 55 31 10 3 2 0 0 86 5 4346
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 32 9 3 1 0 0 88 4 801

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 Working on-site 33 34 10 13 9 0 1 68 22 325
2022 Working remotely 36 36 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 36 13 9 6 0 0 72 16 2600
2020 Working on-site 35 31 19 9 5 0 1 67 13 361
2020 Working remotely 35 37 14 8 4 0 0 73 13 4361
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 38 14 9 6 0 0 70 16 803

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 Working on-site 43 30 12 7 7 0 1 73 14 325
2022 Working remotely 43 33 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 2350
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 34 13 7 4 0 0 75 12 2600
2020 Working on-site 40 27 20 7 4 0 1 69 11 362
2020 Working remotely 41 34 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 4373
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 33 17 9 5 1 0 69 14 804

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 Working on-site 41 32 11 9 7 0 0 74 16 325
2022 Working remotely 45 35 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 35 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 2605
2020 Working on-site 44 36 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 359
2020 Working remotely 39 39 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 4359
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 39 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 805

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 54 28 9 4 4 0 0 82 8 325
2022 Working remotely 50 34 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 2350
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 35 9 5 2 0 0 83 7 2605
2020 Working on-site 69 21 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 361
2020 Working remotely 48 35 9 5 2 0 0 83 7 4386
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 37 11 4 2 0 0 82 6 805

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 39 25 16 9 9 1 2 65 19 325
2022 Working remotely 48 30 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 31 15 8 6 0 1 71 14 2605
2020 Working on-site 53 25 11 5 4 1 1 80 9 361
2020 Working remotely 39 31 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 4372
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 32 21 9 8 0 1 61 17 803

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 14 25 31 14 9 1 6 24 42 325
2022 Working remotely 10 22 34 17 12 1 4 31 33 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 26 32 16 9 1 3 25 41 2600
2020 Working on-site 10 19 30 20 18 2 1 39 30 356
2020 Working remotely 11 23 34 21 10 1 1 31 34 4383
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 32 33 14 6 0 1 21 46 807

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 9 13 25 23 16 5 9 45 26 325
2022 Working remotely 10 17 28 19 14 3 9 38 31 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 19 28 20 12 3 7 35 34 2590
2020 Working remotely 9 18 32 22 13 3 3 37 29 4370
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 20 32 24 11 3 3 37 29 805

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 9 13 23 22 22 2 10 50 25 325
2022 Working remotely 9 13 26 23 21 2 7 48 24 2335
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 15 28 23 16 1 5 41 29 2595
2020 Working on-site 5 8 20 26 35 2 3 65 14 354
2020 Working remotely 10 16 28 25 17 1 3 44 27 4358
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 16 31 27 16 0 1 44 24 802

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 17 18 19 16 19 2 9 40 39 325
2022 Working remotely 8 14 23 21 22 2 8 49 25 2335
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 18 25 21 18 2 5 41 31 2590
2020 Working on-site 8 11 18 21 36 2 3 60 21 357
2020 Working remotely 11 18 27 23 18 2 3 43 30 4366
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 24 27 20 12 1 1 33 40 806

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 Working on-site 9 11 23 23 18 5 11 48 24 325
2022 Working remotely 9 15 21 19 19 7 9 46 29 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 19 25 18 15 6 6 37 36 2595
2020 Working on-site 8 8 18 22 33 7 4 62 18 356
2020 Working remotely 8 14 25 26 19 5 3 50 23 4359
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 14 29 29 14 3 3 46 23 804

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 11 17 24 19 18 5 8 41 32 325
2022 Working remotely 9 16 28 19 17 4 7 40 28 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 18 30 17 15 3 5 35 32 2590
2020 Working on-site 7 12 21 23 29 3 4 56 21 354
2020 Working remotely 8 17 31 23 15 3 3 40 27 4363
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 19 33 23 11 3 2 35 30 804

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 13 17 28 15 18 1 7 36 33 325
2022 Working remotely 5 12 31 25 21 1 5 49 18 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 13 33 26 17 1 4 46 19 2600
2020 Working on-site 5 17 26 24 25 2 1 51 22 358
2020 Working remotely 8 21 36 21 12 1 1 34 29 4380
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 24 36 18 9 1 1 28 36 804
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 33 32 15 5 6 5 3 70 13 325
2022 Working remotely 33 26 15 5 3 11 8 72 10 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 30 15 6 4 8 6 71 11 2600
2020 Working on-site 38 26 19 7 4 5 2 68 12 360
2020 Working remotely 32 28 18 6 4 7 6 69 11 4378
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 31 20 8 5 5 3 63 15 806

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 56 23 8 6 6 1 1 80 12 325
2022 Working remotely 60 25 6 5 2 2 0 86 7 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 26 7 5 3 2 0 84 9 2600
2020 Working on-site 56 25 6 9 4 1 0 81 13 361
2020 Working remotely 55 27 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 4369
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 30 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 803

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 Working on-site 59 31 4 2 4 0 1 90 7 325
2022 Working remotely 66 25 3 3 2 1 0 92 4 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 62 28 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 2600
2020 Working on-site 61 28 5 5 2 0 0 89 7 358
2020 Working remotely 63 26 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 4358
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 38 8 5 2 0 0 86 7 799

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 51 30 11 2 3 3 1 84 5 325
2022 Working remotely 55 29 8 3 2 3 1 87 4 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 30 10 3 2 2 1 85 5 2600
2020 Working on-site 49 31 11 3 2 2 2 82 6 357
2020 Working remotely 51 32 10 3 2 1 1 85 5 4345
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 35 15 5 2 1 0 78 7 800

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 39 25 11 7 6 6 6 73 14 325
2022 Working remotely 42 26 10 5 4 8 5 78 11 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 25 10 6 6 8 4 75 13 2605

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 40 21 14 7 5 7 6 70 13 325
2022 Working remotely 40 25 12 6 4 8 5 75 12 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 26 10 6 6 8 5 74 14 2600
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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 Working on-site 39 28 15 4 4 2 8 74 9 325
2022 Working remotely 46 25 13 4 2 2 8 79 7 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 23 14 4 3 2 8 76 8 2605
2020 Working on-site 38 20 19 6 4 1 13 67 11 359
2020 Working remotely 49 25 14 4 3 2 4 78 7 4381
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 27 14 6 4 1 6 74 11 804

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 44 30 11 8 6 0 1 74 15 325
2022 Working remotely 51 28 9 6 4 0 1 81 10 2350
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 31 10 6 4 0 1 80 11 2600
2020 Working on-site 52 23 11 8 5 1 0 75 13 362
2020 Working remotely 50 29 9 6 3 0 1 80 10 4379
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 32 12 9 5 1 0 73 15 807

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 52 19 12 4 6 4 2 75 11 325
2022 Working remotely 58 22 10 3 3 2 1 83 6 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 24 10 4 4 2 1 81 8 2595
2020 Working on-site 54 16 16 3 5 4 3 74 9 357
2020 Working remotely 53 24 12 5 4 2 1 79 9 4377
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 26 14 6 7 2 1 73 13 805

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 48 29 9 7 6 0 2 79 13 325
2022 Working remotely 53 28 9 5 3 1 1 83 8 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 31 8 5 4 1 1 84 8 2600
2020 Working on-site 59 19 10 6 5 1 0 79 11 361
2020 Working remotely 52 29 9 5 3 1 1 82 8 4387
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 29 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 807

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 50 19 11 3 8 3 6 76 12 325
2022 Working remotely 65 19 6 2 2 4 3 89 4 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 61 22 8 2 3 3 3 87 5 2605

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 54 23 10 5 7 1 1 78 12 325
2022 Working remotely 62 23 8 4 3 0 0 85 8 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 26 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 2600
2020 Working on-site 64 19 8 4 4 0 1 83 8 362
2020 Working remotely 59 25 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 4390
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 29 11 7 5 1 1 77 13 807

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 79 6 3 3 3 1 4 90 7 325
2022 Working remotely 83 9 2 2 2 0 2 94 3 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 83 9 2 1 1 0 2 95 3 2605
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 38 28 13 6 6 9 0 73 13 325
2022 Working remotely 40 26 12 5 4 12 1 75 11 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 29 12 6 5 9 0 74 12 2605
2020 Working on-site 51 17 13 6 4 8 1 75 11 362
2020 Working remotely 40 30 12 5 4 8 0 77 10 4391
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 31 14 7 4 8 0 72 12 806

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 35 27 11 11 12 3 0 64 24 325
2022 Working remotely 35 29 14 9 7 6 0 68 17 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 31 14 11 8 3 0 66 19 2600
2020 Working on-site 49 21 13 8 4 3 1 74 12 361
2020 Working remotely 39 32 14 7 5 3 0 73 13 4376
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 33 17 9 6 3 0 67 15 803

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 27 24 16 13 14 6 0 55 28 325
2022 Working remotely 27 26 18 12 8 8 0 58 23 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 29 16 13 10 5 1 58 24 2600
2020 Working on-site 40 24 15 9 5 6 1 69 15 362
2020 Working remotely 29 33 17 10 5 5 0 65 16 4375
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 30 21 11 7 5 0 59 19 804

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 28 25 17 15 12 3 0 55 28 325
2022 Working remotely 28 29 14 14 10 4 0 59 26 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 33 14 14 10 3 0 61 24 2605
2020 Working on-site 40 26 14 9 8 3 0 67 18 362
2020 Working remotely 27 36 15 13 6 2 0 65 20 4386
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 32 17 14 10 2 0 58 24 806

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 35 18 13 4 5 19 6 72 11 325
2022 Working remotely 48 23 12 4 2 10 2 80 7 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 25 15 5 3 9 2 75 9 2605
2020 Working on-site 35 13 12 4 4 24 7 71 11 362
2020 Working remotely 47 25 13 5 2 6 1 78 8 4391
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 23 16 5 3 7 2 73 9 802
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 34 41 10 8 5 1 0 76 14 325
2022 Working remotely 33 41 14 7 3 2 0 76 10 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 43 12 8 3 1 0 76 12 2600
2020 Working on-site 40 37 14 5 3 1 0 78 8 360
2020 Working remotely 34 43 13 6 2 1 0 79 8 4386
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 44 14 8 2 1 0 75 11 805

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 23 30 14 16 14 3 0 54 31 325
2022 Working remotely 22 34 17 15 9 3 0 58 25 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 35 16 16 10 2 0 56 27 2600
2020 Working on-site 38 33 16 9 3 1 0 71 12 361
2020 Working remotely 24 40 17 12 4 2 0 66 17 4367
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 38 18 15 6 2 0 61 21 804

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 42 35 11 4 5 2 1 79 9 325
2022 Working remotely 35 36 13 7 4 4 2 75 12 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 35 12 8 5 3 1 74 14 2600
2020 Working on-site 50 27 9 6 4 2 1 81 10 361
2020 Working remotely 38 36 11 7 4 3 1 77 11 4380
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 35 13 8 3 2 1 75 12 806

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 39 38 13 4 4 1 0 78 9 325
2022 Working remotely 39 36 15 5 3 2 0 77 8 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 37 15 5 4 1 0 76 9 2595
2020 Working on-site 55 24 13 4 3 2 0 79 7 359
2020 Working remotely 41 37 14 5 2 2 0 79 7 4378
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 38 17 5 2 1 0 76 7 799

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 32 22 12 10 11 9 4 61 25 325
2022 Working remotely 26 24 17 10 8 12 3 59 21 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 24 17 10 10 12 2 57 23 2605
2020 Working on-site 41 21 13 10 8 6 1 67 19 360
2020 Working remotely 25 23 19 11 8 11 2 56 23 4365
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 25 18 14 11 8 2 52 28 804

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 31 27 16 10 10 6 1 62 21 325
2022 Working remotely 32 34 14 10 6 3 0 69 16 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 35 15 10 8 3 0 67 18 2600
2020 Working on-site 34 27 16 7 8 6 2 67 16 361
2020 Working remotely 29 34 17 11 6 2 0 65 18 4376
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 31 20 16 9 1 0 55 25 804

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 55 18 10 5 4 2 6 79 10 325
2022 Working remotely 49 22 12 5 4 2 6 78 9 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 23 13 5 4 2 6 75 10 2600
2020 Working on-site 63 17 8 3 3 1 5 85 6 361
2020 Working remotely 48 23 14 6 4 1 4 74 11 4393
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 23 14 7 4 1 3 75 11 806

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 46 21 14 7 5 2 5 72 13 325
2022 Working remotely 47 22 14 5 4 2 5 76 9 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 24 14 6 5 2 4 74 11 2600
2020 Working on-site 58 17 12 4 2 2 4 80 7 362
2020 Working remotely 48 24 14 6 3 2 3 76 10 4385
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 26 15 8 5 2 2 72 13 806

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 71 9 5 1 4 5 6 90 5 325
2022 Working remotely 71 7 5 2 3 6 7 90 5 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 69 10 4 2 3 5 6 90 6 2605
2020 Working on-site 80 5 4 3 1 2 5 91 5 360
2020 Working remotely 74 9 5 2 2 4 4 90 5 4372
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 68 12 8 3 3 4 3 85 6 801

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 72 9 3 3 2 2 10 91 5 325
2022 Working remotely 69 8 4 1 2 3 12 91 4 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 68 10 4 2 2 3 12 91 5 2605
2020 Working on-site 75 9 6 1 1 1 7 91 3 361
2020 Working remotely 71 12 5 2 1 2 7 91 4 4374
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 65 15 8 2 1 3 6 88 4 803

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 32 33 11 9 7 4 4 70 18 325
2022 Working remotely 31 33 12 11 9 3 1 67 21 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 35 10 11 9 3 1 68 22 2600
2020 Working on-site 27 29 13 11 10 3 7 63 23 361
2020 Working remotely 28 31 15 13 9 3 1 62 22 4391
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 27 16 16 14 2 1 53 31 807

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 27 37 19 7 6 3 1 67 14 325
2022 Working remotely 28 37 17 8 4 6 1 69 13 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 39 16 8 4 5 1 70 14 2600
2020 Working on-site 27 36 18 6 3 6 3 70 10 360
2020 Working remotely 25 43 16 8 3 4 1 72 11 4376
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 39 21 9 4 3 1 65 13 802

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 37 33 15 7 5 2 1 72 12 325
2022 Working remotely 44 34 10 5 3 3 0 80 9 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 36 11 6 5 3 0 77 11 2600
2020 Working remotely 42 37 11 5 3 2 0 81 8 4367
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 39 14 7 3 1 0 76 10 803

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 44 35 12 4 3 2 1 81 7 325
2022 Working remotely 45 33 9 4 3 5 0 83 7 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 36 10 4 3 5 1 81 8 2600
2020 Working on-site 54 24 10 4 2 5 1 83 7 359
2020 Working remotely 45 34 11 4 2 3 0 82 6 4374
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 37 12 4 2 3 0 81 7 805

Question 48. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 37 26 17 3 3 12 1 74 7 325
2022 Working remotely 40 29 18 3 1 8 1 76 5 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 30 19 5 2 7 2 73 7 2605
2020 Working on-site 53 23 11 3 3 6 2 82 6 361
2020 Working remotely 48 33 11 3 2 3 0 84 5 4385
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 36 13 4 2 3 0 80 7 806

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 42 31 7 5 5 6 4 82 11 325
2022 Working remotely 43 28 11 5 4 6 3 78 10 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 30 10 6 5 5 3 77 12 2600
2020 Working on-site 52 27 7 5 3 3 2 83 9 359
2020 Working remotely 44 30 10 6 4 4 2 78 11 4376
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 30 10 7 5 4 1 77 12 803

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 5 6 13 6 38 6 25 65 16 325
2022 Working remotely 4 6 13 7 37 7 26 65 16 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 8 12 8 34 7 26 62 19 2600

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 18 19 19 6 5 27 5 55 16 325
2022 Working remotely 17 22 21 4 3 29 4 58 10 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 23 20 4 3 27 5 60 11 2600

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 50 35 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 325
2022 Working remotely 56 32 6 3 2 1 0 88 5 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 34 6 5 3 0 0 86 7 2605
2020 Working on-site 64 23 9 3 2 0 0 87 5 358
2020 Working remotely 59 29 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 4381
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 34 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 806

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 46 28 12 7 6 0 0 75 14 325
2022 Working remotely 50 30 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 30 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 2600
2020 Working on-site 61 22 11 3 3 0 0 84 6 359
2020 Working remotely 52 29 12 5 3 0 0 81 7 4370
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 35 14 5 4 0 0 76 9 803

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 43 28 13 8 7 0 0 72 15 325
2022 Working remotely 48 32 10 6 3 1 0 80 9 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 32 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 2600
2020 Working on-site 60 23 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 357
2020 Working remotely 50 31 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 4369
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 37 13 8 4 0 0 76 11 801

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 42 21 17 9 7 3 1 66 16 325
2022 Working remotely 42 26 15 7 5 6 0 72 13 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 25 17 10 7 4 0 64 18 2600
2020 Working on-site 47 26 15 6 5 2 0 74 11 359
2020 Working remotely 45 24 16 7 5 3 0 71 13 4391
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 28 17 9 6 2 0 68 15 807
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Mobility and Retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 40 40 20 325
2022 Working remotely 39 31 30 2350
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 26 29 2600
2020 Working on-site 17 50 33 361
2020 Working remotely 28 36 36 4396
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 39 36 805

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 7 36 15 5 33 4 120
2022 Working remotely 5 58 16 4 9 7 915
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 53 22 5 6 8 1130
2020 Working remotely 7 51 28 3 5 5 1235
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 50 27 3 2 7 202
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Harassment

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

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

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 11 89 325
2022 Working remotely 7 93 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 2605
2020 Working remotely 9 91 4390
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 806

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 51 49 35
2022 Working remotely 42 58 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 56 240
2020 Working remotely 47 53 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 59 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 47 53 35
2022 Working remotely 63 37 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 65 35 240
2020 Working remotely 63 37 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 47 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 16 84 35
2022 Working remotely 2 98 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 240
2020 Working remotely 7 93 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 35
2022 Working remotely 0 100 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 240
2020 Working remotely 0 100 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 3 97 35
2022 Working remotely 5 95 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 240
2020 Working remotely 4 96 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 14 86 35
2022 Working remotely 5 95 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 240
2020 Working remotely 5 95 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 3 97 35
2022 Working remotely 10 90 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 240
2020 Working remotely 4 96 382

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 47 53 35
2022 Working remotely 24 76 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 72 240
2020 Working remotely 39 61 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 69 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 39 61 35
2022 Working remotely 39 61 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 63 240
2020 Working remotely 36 64 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 65 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 35 65 35
2022 Working remotely 50 50 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 62 240
2020 Working remotely 46 54 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 55 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 35 65 35
2022 Working remotely 40 60 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 57 240
2020 Working remotely 46 54 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 57 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 37 63 35
2022 Working remotely 27 73 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 71 240
2020 Working remotely 29 71 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 74 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 48 52 35
2022 Working remotely 54 46 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 49 240
2020 Working remotely 54 46 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 49 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 31 69 35
2022 Working remotely 29 71 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 72 240
2020 Working remotely 31 69 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 73 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 35
2022 Working remotely 2 98 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 240

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 10 90 35
2022 Working remotely 5 95 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 240
2020 Working remotely 7 93 382

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 26 74 35
2022 Working remotely 8 92 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 240
2020 Working remotely 10 90 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 57 43 35
2022 Working remotely 48 52 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 49 240
2020 Working remotely 49 51 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 56 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 39 61 35
2022 Working remotely 14 86 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 240
2020 Working remotely 21 79 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 78 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 15 85 35
2022 Working remotely 15 85 175
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 240
2020 Working remotely 15 85 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 49 51 35
2022 Working remotely 55 45 180
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 53 240
2020 Working remotely 50 50 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 51 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 15 85 35
2022 Working remotely 23 77 180
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 240
2020 Working remotely 28 72 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 78 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 14 86 35
2022 Working remotely 6 94 180
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 240
2020 Working remotely 6 94 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 11 89 35
2022 Working remotely 16 84 180
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 240
2020 Working remotely 15 85 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 5 95 35
2022 Working remotely 11 89 180
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 240
2020 Working remotely 15 85 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 10 90 35
2022 Working remotely 4 96 180
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 240
2020 Working remotely 6 94 382

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 10 90 35
2022 Working remotely 10 90 180
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 240
2020 Working remotely 15 85 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 9 91 35
2022 Working remotely 9 91 180
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 240
2020 Working remotely 11 89 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 19 81 35
2022 Working remotely 28 72 180
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 64 240
2020 Working remotely 27 73 382
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 69 86

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 23 77 35
2022 Working remotely 11 89 165
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 230
2020 Working remotely 12 88 360

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 11 89 35
2022 Working remotely 18 82 165
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 78 230
2020 Working remotely 27 73 360

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 17 83 35
2022 Working remotely 14 86 165
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 230
2020 Working remotely 12 88 360

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 6 94 35
2022 Working remotely 7 93 165
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 230
2020 Working remotely 8 92 360

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 13 87 35
2022 Working remotely 14 86 165
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 230
2020 Working remotely 11 89 360

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 8 92 35
2022 Working remotely 11 89 165
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 230
2020 Working remotely 10 90 360

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 6 94 35
2022 Working remotely 13 87 165
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 230
2020 Working remotely 12 88 360

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 17 83 35
2022 Working remotely 11 89 165
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 81 230
2020 Working remotely 15 85 360

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 13 87 35
2022 Working remotely 16 84 165
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 230
2020 Working remotely 17 83 360

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 8 92 35
2022 Working remotely 24 76 165
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 70 230
2020 Working remotely 32 68 360

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 3 97 35
2022 Working remotely 7 93 165
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 230
2020 Working remotely 8 92 360

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 43 57 35
2022 Working remotely 39 61 165
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 55 230
2020 Working remotely 45 55 360

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 6 94 35
2022 Working remotely 1 99 165
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 230
2020 Working remotely 2 98 360

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 47 53 35
2022 Working remotely 48 52 165
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 55 230
2020 Working remotely 49 51 360

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 6 94 35
2022 Working remotely 3 97 165
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 230

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 9 91 35
2022 Working remotely 16 84 165
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 230
2020 Working remotely 13 87 360

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 24 12 15 7 5 28 9 58 18 325
2022 Working remotely 16 12 13 4 3 39 13 59 14 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 16 12 4 4 36 12 61 16 2600
2020 Working on-site 37 12 13 5 3 21 9 70 11 360
2020 Working remotely 21 14 16 5 4 32 8 59 14 4384
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 20 19 6 4 23 6 60 13 806

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 40 26 13 5 5 9 2 74 12 325
2022 Working remotely 34 28 13 4 2 17 2 77 8 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 28 14 4 4 15 2 73 10 2595
2020 Working on-site 52 20 14 3 2 9 1 79 6 362
2020 Working remotely 37 27 16 5 3 12 1 74 8 4389
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 32 16 5 3 8 1 74 9 805
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Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 7 93 325
2022 Working remotely 6 94 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 2600
2020 Working remotely 7 93 4385
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 806

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 26 74 25
2022 Working remotely 31 69 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 69 220
2020 Working remotely 38 62 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 70 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 80 20 25
2022 Working remotely 72 28 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 78 22 220
2020 Working remotely 78 22 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 69 31 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Working remotely 1 99 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 220
2020 Working remotely 5 95 313

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Working remotely 0 100 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 220
2020 Working remotely 0 100 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 9 91 25
2022 Working remotely 11 89 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 220
2020 Working remotely 4 96 313

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 8 92 25
2022 Working remotely 3 97 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 220
2020 Working remotely 6 94 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 11 89 25
2022 Working remotely 15 85 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 220
2020 Working remotely 7 93 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 32 68 25
2022 Working remotely 33 67 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 65 215
2020 Working remotely 42 58 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 63 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 30 70 25
2022 Working remotely 19 81 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 77 215
2020 Working remotely 23 77 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 63 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 25 75 25
2022 Working remotely 19 81 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 80 215
2020 Working remotely 21 79 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 78 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 22 78 25
2022 Working remotely 6 94 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 215
2020 Working remotely 6 94 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 49 51 25
2022 Working remotely 19 81 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 80 215
2020 Working remotely 24 76 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 70 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 43 57 25
2022 Working remotely 22 78 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 80 215
2020 Working remotely 23 77 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 7 93 25
2022 Working remotely 3 97 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 215
2020 Working remotely 2 98 313

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 3 97 25
2022 Working remotely 6 94 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 215

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 22 78 25
2022 Working remotely 5 95 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 215
2020 Working remotely 8 92 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 22 78 25
2022 Working remotely 16 84 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 215
2020 Working remotely 21 79 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 3 97 25
2022 Working remotely 1 99 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 215

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 4 96 25
2022 Working remotely 20 80 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 80 215
2020 Working remotely 13 87 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Working remotely 0 100 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 215
2020 Working remotely 0 100 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 14 86 25
2022 Working remotely 23 77 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 215
2020 Working remotely 17 83 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 77 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 17 83 25
2022 Working remotely 33 67 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 70 215
2020 Working remotely 25 75 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 78 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 13 87 25
2022 Working remotely 13 87 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 215
2020 Working remotely 13 87 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 7 93 25
2022 Working remotely 4 96 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 215
2020 Working remotely 4 96 313

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 17 83 25
2022 Working remotely 16 84 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 215
2020 Working remotely 13 87 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Working remotely 7 93 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 215
2020 Working remotely 5 95 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 4 96 25
2022 Working remotely 6 94 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 215
2020 Working remotely 6 94 313

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 5 95 25
2022 Working remotely 4 96 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 215
2020 Working remotely 10 90 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 9 91 25
2022 Working remotely 12 88 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 215
2020 Working remotely 9 91 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 50 50 25
2022 Working remotely 50 50 160
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 45 215
2020 Working remotely 52 48 313
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 44 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 9 91 25
2022 Working remotely 7 93 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 205
2020 Working remotely 5 95 296

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 13 87 25
2022 Working remotely 11 89 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 205
2020 Working remotely 18 82 296

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 5 95 25
2022 Working remotely 5 95 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 205
2020 Working remotely 5 95 296

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 5 95 25
2022 Working remotely 3 97 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 205
2020 Working remotely 3 97 296

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Working remotely 4 96 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 205

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Working remotely 8 92 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 205
2020 Working remotely 5 95 296

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Working remotely 9 91 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 205
2020 Working remotely 11 89 296

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 14 86 25
2022 Working remotely 13 87 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 205
2020 Working remotely 15 85 296

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 14 86 25
2022 Working remotely 10 90 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 205
2020 Working remotely 11 89 296

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 18 82 25
2022 Working remotely 25 75 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 73 205
2020 Working remotely 28 72 296

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 12 88 25
2022 Working remotely 8 92 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 205
2020 Working remotely 7 93 296

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 67 33 25
2022 Working remotely 37 63 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 49 205
2020 Working remotely 44 56 296

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 3 97 25
2022 Working remotely 1 99 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 205

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 65 35 25
2022 Working remotely 61 39 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 61 39 205
2020 Working remotely 60 40 296

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Working remotely 1 99 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 205

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 14 86 25
2022 Working remotely 16 84 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 205
2020 Working remotely 13 87 296

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 27 13 15 5 4 26 9 63 14 325
2022 Working remotely 19 15 15 4 2 37 9 61 11 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 18 15 4 4 35 7 62 13 2600
2020 Working on-site 39 13 14 3 2 22 6 73 8 361
2020 Working remotely 22 15 17 3 3 33 6 62 11 4384
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 24 18 4 3 25 5 63 11 800

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 43 24 13 4 4 10 2 76 9 325
2022 Working remotely 36 29 13 4 2 14 2 78 7 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 31 13 4 3 12 2 75 9 2600
2020 Working on-site 56 19 12 4 2 6 1 81 6 360
2020 Working remotely 38 29 15 4 3 11 1 76 7 4391
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 33 17 3 4 7 1 75 7 804

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 0 7 23 18 33 18 0 9 63 55
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 6 19 18 40 12 4 10 68 75
2020 Working remotely 2 6 29 15 33 13 2 9 57 128
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 8 11 22 51 3 4 9 79 26
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 31 22 19 11 16 0 3 54 27 325
2022 Working remotely 28 25 20 10 14 1 2 55 25 2335
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 26 19 11 14 1 2 54 26 2580
2020 Working on-site 33 30 20 8 8 0 0 64 16 360
2020 Working remotely 31 28 21 11 8 0 1 60 19 4376
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 29 22 14 12 0 0 52 26 805

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 27 22 21 13 16 0 1 49 29 325
2022 Working remotely 22 27 26 12 11 1 1 50 24 2335
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 25 25 16 15 0 1 43 32 2590
2020 Working on-site 43 25 18 7 7 0 0 68 14 359
2020 Working remotely 21 26 26 16 11 0 1 47 27 4390
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 24 26 19 16 0 0 39 35 805

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 33 25 17 10 11 2 2 61 22 325
2022 Working remotely 30 26 19 11 9 1 5 59 21 2320
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 25 20 14 11 1 3 53 26 2585
2020 Working on-site 53 21 15 5 5 1 1 74 10 360
2020 Working remotely 28 26 21 12 9 0 2 56 22 4377
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 28 24 15 10 0 1 52 24 802

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 30 19 19 13 15 2 1 51 29 325
2022 Working remotely 29 22 19 13 11 3 3 54 25 2330
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 23 20 16 14 2 3 49 31 2590
2020 Working on-site 49 23 13 7 6 1 1 73 14 361
2020 Working remotely 28 25 21 13 10 2 2 55 24 4372
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 27 22 16 16 1 1 45 33 805

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 50 16 13 6 7 0 9 71 14 325
2022 Working remotely 53 21 10 4 4 1 7 80 9 2335
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 21 11 6 6 1 7 74 13 2590
2020 Working on-site 70 11 8 3 2 0 6 86 5 358
2020 Working remotely 48 23 13 7 5 0 4 73 13 4368
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 24 14 8 7 0 4 70 15 800

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 35 24 22 7 10 0 2 60 18 325
2022 Working remotely 38 26 16 9 9 1 2 66 18 2335
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 27 19 10 12 0 1 59 22 2595
2020 Working on-site 44 22 19 7 7 0 0 67 14 360
2020 Working remotely 29 26 21 12 11 0 1 56 23 4383
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 25 21 14 12 0 0 52 27 804

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 38 26 19 5 8 1 3 66 13 325
2022 Working remotely 39 26 17 7 6 2 3 68 14 2335
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 28 18 8 7 2 3 66 16 2595
2020 Working on-site 53 21 15 6 3 1 2 76 9 359
2020 Working remotely 36 32 19 7 3 1 2 70 11 4363
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 34 23 9 5 1 2 61 15 798

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 26 23 18 12 18 1 3 51 30 325
2022 Working remotely 29 26 22 10 9 1 3 57 20 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 28 20 13 11 1 2 54 25 2590
2020 Working on-site 46 21 17 7 7 1 1 68 15 358
2020 Working remotely 27 32 21 12 7 0 1 60 19 4361
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 30 25 14 11 1 0 49 25 798

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 38 25 15 12 7 1 2 65 20 325
2022 Working remotely 37 27 17 8 7 1 3 66 16 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 28 17 9 7 1 2 65 17 2600
2020 Working on-site 48 20 18 8 5 1 1 69 13 359
2020 Working remotely 35 30 18 9 5 0 1 66 15 4366
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 30 25 10 7 0 1 58 17 802

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 43 25 14 7 8 0 3 71 15 325
2022 Working remotely 49 23 12 6 6 1 2 75 12 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 25 13 7 7 1 2 72 15 2595
2020 Working on-site 54 19 14 6 5 1 1 74 12 356
2020 Working remotely 46 26 15 7 5 1 1 73 12 4361
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 27 19 10 9 1 0 62 19 802

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 54 23 10 3 6 1 3 80 9 325
2022 Working remotely 56 23 10 4 4 1 2 81 8 2335
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 26 11 5 4 0 2 80 9 2590
2020 Working on-site 50 24 15 6 4 1 0 75 11 361
2020 Working remotely 28 31 22 12 6 0 1 59 18 4368
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 30 24 13 8 0 1 54 21 804

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 36 25 15 11 10 1 2 63 21 325
2022 Working remotely 33 29 20 9 7 1 1 64 16 2335
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 31 20 9 7 1 2 62 17 2590
2020 Working on-site 44 25 15 9 6 1 0 70 15 359
2020 Working remotely 27 29 22 13 7 0 1 57 20 4365
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 28 23 17 13 0 0 48 29 802

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 56 21 8 5 7 1 2 79 13 325
2022 Working remotely 69 13 5 3 3 2 6 88 6 2335
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 21 11 5 6 1 3 78 11 2585
2020 Working on-site 58 27 9 2 4 0 0 85 6 358
2020 Working remotely 49 26 15 5 3 0 2 77 8 4364
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 31 21 9 6 0 0 63 15 805

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 47 25 13 4 6 0 4 76 10 325
2022 Working remotely 54 27 11 4 2 1 2 83 6 2335
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 33 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 2590
2020 Working on-site 57 25 11 5 2 0 1 83 6 360
2020 Working remotely 27 33 22 11 6 0 1 61 17 4368
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 31 24 12 9 0 0 56 21 803

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 73 12 2 1 2 0 10 95 3 325
2022 Working remotely 72 10 4 2 2 1 9 92 4 2335
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 68 13 5 2 3 1 9 90 5 2595
2020 Working on-site 75 13 4 2 2 0 5 92 4 358
2020 Working remotely 64 19 7 3 2 1 5 88 5 4366
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 20 13 3 3 1 5 80 6 804

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 74 11 4 1 4 1 6 91 5 325
2022 Working remotely 76 8 3 2 2 2 6 91 5 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 73 10 5 2 3 2 5 89 6 2600
2020 Working on-site 80 8 5 2 2 1 2 91 4 360
2020 Working remotely 78 9 4 2 2 1 4 91 5 4377
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 72 14 5 3 3 1 2 89 6 805

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 69 18 4 2 2 1 4 91 4 325
2022 Working remotely 74 14 4 2 1 1 4 92 3 2335
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 68 18 6 2 1 0 4 90 4 2595
2020 Working on-site 79 13 3 2 1 0 1 93 3 360
2020 Working remotely 74 16 5 2 1 0 2 92 3 4366
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 22 10 3 1 1 1 86 4 800

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 65 16 6 3 6 1 3 85 9 325
2022 Working remotely 72 12 6 3 3 1 4 88 7 2335
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 66 15 6 4 4 1 4 85 9 2590
2020 Working on-site 75 10 5 3 4 0 1 87 7 359
2020 Working remotely 69 15 7 4 3 0 2 86 7 4362
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 17 10 5 5 1 1 79 10 801

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 61 12 8 1 2 0 16 86 4 325
2022 Working remotely 66 7 3 1 1 1 22 94 2 2330
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 11 4 1 1 0 19 92 3 2590
2020 Working on-site 69 9 5 1 1 1 14 92 2 357
2020 Working remotely 63 9 4 1 1 0 22 93 2 4372
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 16 7 2 1 1 18 87 4 804

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 71 11 7 3 1 0 7 89 4 325
2022 Working remotely 75 10 4 1 1 1 8 94 2 2335
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 72 14 4 2 1 0 7 92 3 2585
2020 Working on-site 81 7 4 1 2 0 4 92 3 360
2020 Working remotely 75 14 5 1 1 0 4 93 2 4383
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 69 17 7 2 1 0 4 89 3 804

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 64 16 8 2 5 1 5 84 7 325
2022 Working remotely 63 13 8 5 6 1 4 81 11 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 15 10 5 7 0 4 78 12 2600
2020 Working on-site 50 18 13 7 10 1 2 70 17 362
2020 Working remotely 64 16 9 4 5 0 2 82 9 4379
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 16 9 4 6 0 1 80 11 807

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 54 21 14 4 2 1 4 79 7 325
2022 Working remotely 50 24 14 5 3 1 3 77 8 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 25 12 5 3 1 3 79 8 2600
2020 Working on-site 57 25 10 4 3 0 2 83 8 362
2020 Working remotely 44 29 16 6 3 0 1 74 9 4386
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 30 17 7 4 1 1 72 11 805

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 19 28 31 15 7 0 1 47 22 325
2022 Working remotely 14 32 37 11 5 0 0 46 17 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 30 38 13 6 0 0 42 20 2605
2020 Working on-site 30 30 25 10 4 0 0 60 15 361
2020 Working remotely 15 33 34 13 5 0 0 48 18 4395
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 27 38 16 7 0 0 38 24 805

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 13 16 34 20 16 0 1 36 30 325
2022 Working remotely 8 17 39 23 13 0 1 35 25 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 19 40 21 10 0 1 31 28 2595
2020 Working on-site 9 12 32 24 22 1 0 46 22 359
2020 Working remotely 11 19 38 22 9 0 0 32 30 4386
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 21 37 20 8 0 0 28 35 802

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 27 31 15 10 10 7 1 63 21 325
2022 Working remotely 32 38 14 8 4 3 0 73 13 2340
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 39 15 10 6 3 0 68 17 2600
2020 Working on-site 43 29 16 7 2 3 0 74 9 362
2020 Working remotely 39 41 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 4389
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 42 14 6 3 1 0 77 9 807

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 14 30 32 15 9 325
2022 Working remotely 12 27 35 21 5 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 27 35 20 7 2605

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 46 22 15 5 4 6 2 73 10 325
2022 Working remotely 57 23 10 2 2 4 1 85 4 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 27 10 3 2 4 1 83 6 2605
2020 Working on-site 48 23 14 3 3 6 3 78 6 359
2020 Working remotely 49 28 13 4 3 3 1 80 7 4371
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 28 14 6 5 5 1 74 12 803

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 42 21 10 13 11 2 2 66 24 325
2022 Working remotely 49 24 9 9 6 2 1 76 15 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 25 9 9 8 2 1 73 18 2605
2020 Working on-site 42 25 14 10 7 1 0 68 18 360
2020 Working remotely 39 28 12 11 7 1 1 69 19 4381
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 30 13 13 10 2 0 63 23 805

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 51 24 11 5 7 1 1 77 12 325
2022 Working remotely 56 28 7 5 3 2 1 86 8 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 28 6 6 4 1 1 83 11 2605
2020 Working on-site 57 25 6 8 3 1 0 83 11 358
2020 Working remotely 50 30 8 6 4 1 1 81 10 4372
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 30 10 9 7 1 0 74 16 802

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 31 34 16 7 9 2 1 67 17 325
2022 Working remotely 33 38 12 10 4 3 1 73 14 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 38 14 10 6 2 1 69 17 2600
2020 Working on-site 44 28 13 10 4 2 0 72 14 361
2020 Working remotely 36 33 17 8 4 2 0 70 13 4384
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 34 19 12 6 1 0 62 18 804

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 14 44 17 16 8 0 1 58 24 135
2022 Working remotely 16 42 17 16 6 2 1 60 22 335
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 50 12 15 6 1 0 67 21 625
2020 Working on-site 15 42 17 20 5 1 0 57 25 82
2020 Working remotely 18 50 12 15 3 1 0 69 19 840
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 45 15 16 4 1 0 64 20 268
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 12 88 325
2022 Working remotely 12 88 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 2600
2020 Working on-site 8 92 360
2020 Working remotely 13 87 4367
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 802

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 40 60 35
2022 Working remotely 53 47 285
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 48 290
2020 Working remotely 46 54 552
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 65 98

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 46 54 35
2022 Working remotely 78 22 285
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 37 290
2020 Working remotely 77 23 552
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 69 31 98

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 59 37 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2022 Working remotely 42 39 8 8 2 1 0 82 10 225
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 35 8 12 4 1 0 75 16 185
2020 Working remotely 47 34 9 7 2 1 1 82 9 428
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 38 6 4 5 1 0 85 9 68

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 40 27 10 7 7 4 4 74 15 325
2022 Working remotely 49 30 7 4 2 4 4 86 6 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 32 8 5 3 3 4 82 9 2600
2020 Working on-site 51 23 10 4 4 3 5 81 9 362
2020 Working remotely 50 31 8 3 2 2 3 86 6 4383
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 32 11 6 4 3 3 77 11 805
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Compensation

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 39 40 16 4 325
2022 Working remotely 29 54 17 1 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 50 18 2 2600
2020 Working on-site 33 44 18 5 361
2020 Working remotely 32 46 20 1 4399
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 38 24 1 806

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 45 55 125
2022 Working remotely 42 58 675
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 57 785
2020 Working remotely 33 67 1431
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 73 297

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 8 20 16 14 35 2 4 30 52 125
2022 Working remotely 9 20 14 20 31 2 5 31 54 675
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 19 13 17 34 2 4 31 55 785
2020 Working remotely 11 19 18 19 26 1 5 32 49 1429
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 17 17 22 33 0 3 25 57 296

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 4 18 13 18 36 2 8 25 60 125
2022 Working remotely 6 17 12 19 38 2 4 25 61 675
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 17 11 18 40 3 5 26 63 785
2020 Working remotely 8 14 16 23 37 1 2 22 61 1430
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 16 14 21 43 1 1 21 65 299

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 45 11 10 5 4 4 21 74 12 325
2022 Working remotely 40 16 10 6 5 5 18 72 14 2345
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 17 12 5 6 5 16 71 14 2605
2020 Working on-site 55 17 8 2 4 2 13 84 7 358
2020 Working remotely 39 21 15 8 7 2 9 67 16 4388
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 19 16 7 8 3 9 65 17 804
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Hybrid Work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 18 5 3 28 2600

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 99 1 325
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 77 23 2605

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 60 40 325
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 70 2600

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 66 34 325
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 46 2600

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 59 41 325
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 66 2600

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 38 62 325
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 2600

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 57 43 325
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 67 2600

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 37 63 325
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 2600

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 49 51 325
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 2600

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 37 63 325
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 2600

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 57 43 325
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 77 2600

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 68 32 325
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 64 2600

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 3 97 325
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 2600

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 6 94 325
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 81 2600

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 43 17 7 2 3 1 27 83 7 325
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 80 12 3 1 1 0 2 95 3 2595

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 11 15 14 9 19 7 25 41 38 325
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 13 15 15 45 3 3 64 21 2600

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 18 24 17 12 13 7 10 30 50 325
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 18 16 15 39 4 1 58 25 2600
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