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

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.

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	26	42	11	18	0	3	70	19	35
2022	BI-02	13	46	17	24	0	0	59	24	25
2020	BI	19	55	7	17	2	0	74	19	42
2020	BI-02	17	60	7	13	3	0	77	17	30

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	68	18	8	3	3	88	3	35
2022	BI-02	58	25	13	5	0	83	5	25
2020	BI	68	24	7	0	0	93	0	41
2020	BI-02	62	28	10	0	0	90	0	29

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	53	28	12	2	3	3	83	5	35
2022	BI-02	54	34	4	4	4	0	88	8	25
2020	BI	19	50	17	14	0	0	69	14	42
2020	BI-02	17	50	23	10	0	0	67	10	30
2019	BI	53	38	0	3	6	0	91	9	32
2019	BI-02	47	42	0	0	11	0	89	11	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	43	37	6	11	4	0	79	15	35
2022	BI-02	43	34	4	13	6	0	77	19	25
2020	BI	21	52	14	7	2	2	76	10	42
2020	BI-02	27	47	13	10	0	3	76	10	30
2019	BI	38	38	13	13	0	0	75	13	32
2019	BI-02	32	37	11	21	0	0	68	21	19
2018	BI	11	51	20	14	3	0	63	17	35
2018	BI-02	5	55	18	18	5	0	59	23	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	55	30	8	3	4	0	86	7	35
2022	BI-02	47	35	12	0	6	0	82	6	25
2020	BI	55	31	10	2	0	2	88	2	42
2020	BI-02	57	30	13	0	0	0	87	0	30
2019	BI	68	23	6	3	0	0	90	3	31
2019	BI-02	67	28	0	6	0	0	94	6	18

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	BI	56	24	6	3	3	3	5	88	6	35
2022	BI-02	44	34	9	5	0	5	4	85	5	25
2020	BI	57	19	19	5	0	0	0	76	5	42
2020	BI-02	60	13	23	3	0	0	0	73	3	30
2019	BI	56	22	6	6	3	3	3	83	10	32
2019	BI-02	53	16	11	5	5	5	5	76	12	19
2018	BI	46	37	11	6	0	0	0	83	6	35
2018	BI-02	36	41	14	9	0	0	0	77	9	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	37	46	13	0	3	84	3	35
2022	BI-02	41	41	14	0	4	82	4	25
2020	BI	36	50	12	2	0	86	2	42
2020	BI-02	50	37	10	3	0	87	3	30
2019	BI	38	38	13	13	0	75	13	32
2019	BI-02	26	37	16	21	0	63	21	19
2018	BI	33	48	9	9	0	82	9	33
2018	BI-02	24	48	14	14	0	71	14	21

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	34	40	16	5	6	73	11	35
2022	BI-02	24	50	14	8	5	74	13	25
2020	BI	37	39	12	12	0	76	12	41
2020	BI-02	38	31	17	14	0	69	14	29
2019	BI	25	38	22	6	9	63	16	32
2019	BI-02	11	47	16	11	16	58	26	19
2018	BI	18	38	18	12	15	56	26	34
2018	BI-02	5	33	29	14	19	38	33	21

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	49	35	5	9	3	83	11	35
2022	BI-02	41	42	4	9	4	83	13	25
2020	BI	29	56	10	2	2	85	5	41
2020	BI-02	38	52	3	3	3	90	7	29
2019	BI	34	38	9	16	3	72	19	32
2019	BI-02	21	53	11	11	5	74	16	19
2018	BI	26	37	14	20	3	63	23	35
2018	BI-02	14	50	9	27	0	64	27	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	47	37	7	6	2	84	9	35
2022	BI-02	41	38	8	9	4	79	13	25
2020	BI	22	49	24	2	2	71	5	41
2020	BI-02	24	45	24	3	3	69	7	29
2019	BI	23	45	10	23	0	68	23	31
2019	BI-02	21	37	11	32	0	58	32	19
2018	BI	29	46	14	9	3	74	11	35
2018	BI-02	23	45	18	9	5	68	14	22

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	39	40	16	3	3	79	5	35
2022	BI-02	28	51	18	4	0	78	4	25
2020	BI	22	56	15	5	2	78	7	41
2020	BI-02	28	48	17	3	3	76	7	29
2019	BI	31	31	31	3	3	63	6	32
2019	BI-02	16	37	42	0	5	53	5	19
2018	BI	26	37	14	14	9	63	23	35
2018	BI-02	18	32	18	18	14	50	32	22

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	54	28	13	6	81	6	35
2022	BI-02	47	34	9	9	81	9	25
2020	BI	49	37	15	0	85	0	41
2020	BI-02	55	31	14	0	86	0	29
2019	BI	63	19	19	0	81	0	32
2019	BI-02	53	21	26	0	74	0	19
2018	BI	46	43	6	6	89	6	35
2018	BI-02	36	50	5	9	86	9	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	52	35	10	0	3	87	3	35
2022	BI-02	44	48	8	0	0	92	0	25
2020	BI	43	40	10	5	3	83	8	40
2020	BI-02	46	39	11	0	4	86	4	28
2019	BI	42	29	19	10	0	71	10	31
2019	BI-02	39	39	11	11	0	78	11	18
2018	BI	29	46	14	6	6	74	11	35
2018	BI-02	18	50	23	5	5	68	9	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	58	34	5	0	3	0	92	3	35
2022	BI-02	54	39	8	0	0	0	92	0	25
2020	BI	46	44	2	5	2	0	90	7	41
2020	BI-02	52	41	3	3	0	0	93	3	29
2019	BI	42	29	16	10	0	3	73	10	31
2019	BI-02	39	33	11	11	0	6	76	12	18
2018	BI	37	34	26	3	0	0	71	3	35
2018	BI-02	32	32	32	5	0	0	64	5	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	34	45	13	3	0	5	83	3	35
2022	BI-02	29	50	13	4	0	4	82	4	25
2020	BI	33	38	21	2	2	2	73	5	42
2020	BI-02	40	30	20	3	3	3	72	7	30
2019	BI	22	34	22	16	0	6	60	17	32
2019	BI-02	16	37	26	16	0	5	56	17	19
2018	BI	14	31	34	11	6	3	47	18	35
2018	BI-02	5	23	41	18	9	5	29	29	22

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	33	48	14	5	0	81	5	35
2022	BI-02	38	40	14	8	0	77	8	25
2020	BI	36	52	10	2	0	88	2	42
2020	BI-02	40	50	7	3	0	90	3	30
2019	BI	38	44	16	3	0	81	3	32
2019	BI-02	26	47	21	5	0	74	5	19
2018	BI	40	43	9	6	3	83	9	35
2018	BI-02	27	45	14	9	5	73	14	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	32	42	20	0	6	74	6	35
2022	BI-02	30	42	19	0	9	72	9	25
2020	BI	44	29	20	2	5	73	7	41
2020	BI-02	40	33	20	0	7	73	7	30
2019	BI	50	31	13	6	0	81	6	32
2019	BI-02	53	32	11	5	0	84	5	19
2018	BI	43	37	9	11	0	80	11	35
2018	BI-02	41	45	5	9	0	86	9	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	6	14	27	28	20	5	51	21	35
2022	BI-02	4	18	34	28	11	4	41	23	25
2020	BI	7	7	43	31	12	0	43	14	42
2020	BI-02	7	7	43	27	17	0	43	13	30
2019	BI	9	13	38	31	6	3	39	23	32
2019	BI-02	11	16	37	26	5	5	33	28	19
2018	BI	6	23	37	17	14	3	32	29	35
2018	BI-02	9	27	32	14	14	5	29	38	22

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	BI	11	27	21	17	17	0	8	37	41	35
2022	BI-02	12	30	25	18	6	0	8	27	46	25
2020	BI	12	24	40	17	2	0	5	20	38	42
2020	BI-02	10	20	43	17	3	0	7	21	32	30
2019	BI	19	22	41	9	6	0	3	16	42	32
2019	BI-02	21	26	37	0	11	0	5	11	50	19
2018	BI	29	20	17	14	11	3	6	28	53	35
2018	BI-02	32	23	9	14	14	0	9	30	60	22

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	BI	0	3	38	34	20	0	5	57	3	35
2022	BI-02	0	0	47	33	16	0	4	51	0	25
2020	BI	10	5	20	51	15	0	0	66	15	41
2020	BI-02	10	3	21	52	14	0	0	66	14	29
2019	BI	3	3	31	38	22	3	0	61	6	32
2019	BI-02	5	5	37	37	16	0	0	53	11	19
2018	BI	6	14	29	31	20	0	0	51	20	35
2018	BI-02	9	9	32	27	23	0	0	50	18	22

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	BI	5	17	40	22	7	0	8	32	24	35
2022	BI-02	4	22	47	12	6	0	8	20	28	25
2020	BI	15	17	22	34	12	0	0	46	32	41
2020	BI-02	14	21	21	31	14	0	0	45	34	29
2019	BI	13	16	41	19	9	3	0	29	29	32
2019	BI-02	11	21	47	16	5	0	0	21	32	19
2018	BI	14	23	23	17	9	3	11	30	43	35
2018	BI-02	18	27	18	14	5	0	18	22	56	22

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	BI	0	18	19	23	26	6	8	57	21	35
2022	BI-02	0	12	22	29	25	4	8	61	14	25
2020	BI	10	2	17	43	24	5	0	70	13	42
2020	BI-02	7	3	17	43	23	7	0	71	11	30
2019	BI	13	16	19	25	22	0	6	50	30	32
2019	BI-02	11	16	21	26	21	0	5	50	28	19
2018	BI	20	6	20	31	20	3	0	53	26	35
2018	BI-02	23	9	14	27	23	5	0	52	33	22

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	BI	16	25	29	5	14	6	5	21	47	35
2022	BI-02	13	34	34	4	6	5	4	11	52	25
2020	BI	12	19	24	29	10	2	5	41	33	42
2020	BI-02	13	23	17	23	13	3	7	41	41	30
2019	BI	16	23	35	16	6	3	0	23	40	31
2019	BI-02	17	28	44	6	6	0	0	11	44	18
2018	BI	31	20	31	6	6	3	3	12	55	35
2018	BI-02	41	14	23	9	5	5	5	15	60	22

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	BI	0	18	30	28	15	3	5	47	20	35
2022	BI-02	0	21	42	28	5	0	4	34	21	25
2020	BI	5	12	40	33	10	0	0	43	17	42
2020	BI-02	3	13	50	23	10	0	0	33	17	30
2019	BI	3	13	38	31	13	3	0	45	16	32
2019	BI-02	5	5	47	26	11	5	0	39	11	19

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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	BI	45	29	11	3	3	3	7	82	6	35
2022	BI-02	35	34	13	4	0	4	11	80	5	25
2020	BI	29	24	19	10	2	12	5	63	14	42
2020	BI-02	40	17	17	7	3	10	7	68	12	30
2019	BI	38	28	16	3	0	9	6	78	4	32
2019	BI-02	32	37	16	0	0	11	5	81	0	19
2018	BI	26	17	14	20	3	9	11	54	29	35
2018	BI-02	23	18	9	23	5	5	18	53	35	22

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	BI	64	25	3	3	3	0	4	92	5	35
2022	BI-02	59	27	4	4	0	0	6	91	4	25
2020	BI	48	33	12	2	2	2	0	83	5	42
2020	BI-02	63	23	10	0	3	0	0	87	3	30
2019	BI	50	34	3	9	3	0	0	84	13	32
2019	BI-02	53	26	5	11	5	0	0	79	16	19
2018	BI	40	26	9	20	6	0	0	66	26	35
2018	BI-02	36	23	9	27	5	0	0	59	32	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	65	26	4	3	3	91	5	35
2022	BI-02	73	17	6	4	0	90	4	25
2020	BI	65	28	5	0	3	93	3	40
2020	BI-02	68	21	7	0	4	89	4	28
2019	BI	59	28	6	6	0	88	6	32
2019	BI-02	58	26	11	5	0	84	5	19
2018	BI	46	37	17	0	0	83	0	35
2018	BI-02	41	45	14	0	0	86	0	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	70	18	5	7	89	7	35
2022	BI-02	73	17	4	6	90	6	25
2020	BI	60	31	7	2	90	2	42
2020	BI-02	70	23	3	3	93	3	30
2019	BI	58	29	10	3	87	3	31
2019	BI-02	53	32	11	5	84	5	19
2018	BI	40	46	6	9	86	9	35
2018	BI-02	41	41	9	9	82	9	22

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	BI	66	22	0	7	3	3	0	91	9	35
2022	BI-02	59	27	0	10	0	4	0	89	11	25

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	BI	68	17	3	3	7	3	0	88	9	35
2022	BI-02	59	22	5	4	6	4	0	85	11	25

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	64	28	3	3	0	3	94	3	35
2022	BI-02	62	26	4	4	0	4	91	4	25
2020	BI	64	21	7	5	2	0	86	7	42
2020	BI-02	67	20	7	3	3	0	87	7	30
2019	BI	56	25	9	6	0	3	84	6	32
2019	BI-02	47	32	16	5	0	0	79	5	19

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	BI	56	39	0	5	0	0	0	95	5	35
2022	BI-02	47	45	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	25
2020	BI	40	38	12	2	2	2	2	83	5	42
2020	BI-02	53	20	13	3	3	3	3	79	7	30
2019	BI	44	38	16	3	0	0	0	81	3	32
2019	BI-02	47	32	16	5	0	0	0	79	5	19
2018	BI	31	34	20	9	3	3	0	68	12	35
2018	BI-02	27	32	27	14	0	0	0	59	14	22

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	BI	72	14	3	8	0	3	0	89	8	35
2022	BI-02	61	18	5	12	0	5	0	83	13	25
2020	BI	46	29	12	7	2	0	2	78	10	41
2020	BI-02	55	21	10	7	3	0	3	79	11	29

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	56	36	0	8	0	0	92	8	35
2022	BI-02	43	44	0	13	0	0	87	13	25
2020	BI	43	36	12	7	2	0	79	10	42
2020	BI-02	50	33	7	7	3	0	83	10	30
2019	BI	44	38	9	6	3	0	81	9	32
2019	BI-02	37	47	5	5	5	0	84	11	19
2018	BI	29	34	14	14	6	3	65	21	35
2018	BI-02	18	36	23	18	5	0	55	23	22

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	BI	82	15	3	0	0	0	0	97	0	35
2022	BI-02	79	17	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	25

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	70	21	0	6	3	0	91	9	35
2022	BI-02	65	21	0	9	4	0	87	13	25
2020	BI	62	21	10	7	0	0	83	7	42
2020	BI-02	63	20	7	10	0	0	83	10	30
2019	BI	66	19	9	6	0	0	84	6	32
2019	BI-02	68	16	11	5	0	0	84	5	19
2018	BI	46	14	23	14	0	3	62	15	35
2018	BI-02	41	9	36	14	0	0	50	14	22

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 (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	84	8	6	0	3	94	0	35
2022	BI-02	79	8	9	0	4	91	0	25
2019	BI	78	6	0	3	13	96	4	32
2019	BI-02	74	5	0	5	16	94	6	19

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	41	25	18	0	3	13	76	3	35
2022	BI-02	35	32	21	0	0	12	76	0	25
2020	BI	31	33	17	7	5	7	69	13	42
2020	BI-02	33	27	17	10	7	7	64	18	30
2019	BI	13	32	26	16	0	13	52	19	31
2019	BI-02	17	22	28	22	0	11	44	25	18
2018	BI	20	23	20	14	11	11	48	29	35
2018	BI-02	18	18	18	18	18	9	40	40	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	35	31	21	8	3	3	68	11	35
2022	BI-02	30	35	22	13	0	0	66	13	25
2020	BI	29	38	12	12	2	7	72	15	42
2020	BI-02	30	33	7	17	3	10	70	22	30
2019	BI	10	30	23	20	7	10	44	30	30
2019	BI-02	17	22	28	17	11	6	41	29	18
2018	BI	11	29	20	29	9	3	41	38	35
2018	BI-02	14	18	18	36	9	5	33	48	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	32	26	19	13	3	8	63	17	35
2022	BI-02	26	28	25	17	0	4	56	17	25
2020	BI	19	33	24	10	5	10	58	16	42
2020	BI-02	23	30	20	7	7	13	62	15	30
2019	BI	10	23	29	19	6	13	37	30	31
2019	BI-02	17	22	28	22	11	0	39	33	18
2018	BI	6	17	26	37	9	6	24	48	35
2018	BI-02	5	23	23	32	9	9	30	45	22

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	BI	23	30	32	5	5	6	0	56	11	35
2022	BI-02	12	37	38	4	4	5	0	52	8	25
2020	BI	21	43	24	7	2	2	0	66	10	42
2020	BI-02	20	50	20	7	0	3	0	72	7	30
2019	BI	10	26	29	19	10	6	0	38	31	31
2019	BI-02	17	22	33	17	11	0	0	39	28	18
2018	BI	6	17	34	23	14	3	3	24	39	35
2018	BI-02	0	23	36	23	9	5	5	25	35	22

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	42	23	10	3	22	0	83	4	35
2022	BI-02	35	27	12	5	21	0	78	6	25
2020	BI	45	21	19	7	7	0	72	8	42
2020	BI-02	50	20	17	7	7	0	75	7	30
2019	BI	38	25	9	16	9	3	71	18	32
2019	BI-02	42	21	5	16	11	5	75	19	19

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	29	33	24	9	3	3	64	11	35
2022	BI-02	22	39	26	13	0	0	61	13	25
2020	BI	14	50	21	14	0	0	64	14	42
2020	BI-02	17	47	20	17	0	0	63	17	30
2019	BI	9	41	31	6	9	3	52	16	32
2019	BI-02	11	32	42	5	11	0	42	16	19
2018	BI	11	31	34	17	3	3	44	21	35
2018	BI-02	5	32	36	23	0	5	38	24	22

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	BI	20	25	32	13	0	9	0	50	14	35
2022	BI-02	18	35	34	13	0	0	0	53	13	25
2020	BI	19	31	33	10	0	5	2	54	10	42
2020	BI-02	17	37	27	13	0	3	3	57	14	30
2019	BI	9	22	38	19	6	6	0	33	27	32
2019	BI-02	11	16	47	16	11	0	0	26	26	19

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	BI	14	42	17	16	8	3	0	57	25	35
2022	BI-02	4	44	22	18	8	4	0	50	27	25
2020	BI	12	39	24	5	10	7	2	57	16	41
2020	BI-02	17	31	31	7	10	3	0	50	18	29
2019	BI	22	31	19	22	6	0	0	53	28	32
2019	BI-02	26	32	32	11	0	0	0	58	11	19
2018	BI	6	46	23	11	9	3	3	55	21	35
2018	BI-02	5	50	23	9	9	0	5	57	19	22

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	BI	39	30	25	3	3	0	0	70	5	35
2022	BI-02	25	39	32	4	0	0	0	64	4	25
2020	BI	33	31	26	2	5	0	2	66	7	42
2020	BI-02	33	37	17	3	7	0	3	72	10	30
2019	BI	28	41	22	6	0	3	0	71	6	32
2019	BI-02	37	32	26	5	0	0	0	68	5	19
2018	BI	12	41	32	6	9	0	0	53	15	34
2018	BI-02	5	43	38	10	5	0	0	48	14	21

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	BI	21	17	25	13	8	15	0	45	25	35
2022	BI-02	17	21	23	17	8	13	0	44	29	25
2020	BI	19	17	26	14	10	12	2	42	28	42
2020	BI-02	23	20	27	10	13	3	3	46	25	30
2019	BI	19	23	23	19	3	13	0	48	26	31
2019	BI-02	11	22	22	22	6	17	0	40	33	18
2018	BI	11	26	20	14	9	20	0	46	29	35
2018	BI-02	5	27	23	18	14	14	0	37	37	22

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	BI	35	14	25	18	2	6	0	52	22	35
2022	BI-02	27	13	27	25	4	5	0	42	30	25
2020	BI	21	19	33	14	10	0	2	41	24	42
2020	BI-02	27	17	23	17	13	0	3	45	31	30
2019	BI	9	28	28	25	6	3	0	39	32	32
2019	BI-02	16	11	32	32	11	0	0	26	42	19
2018	BI	3	20	37	20	17	3	0	24	38	35
2018	BI-02	0	14	36	23	23	5	0	14	48	22

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	BI	43	30	10	3	7	3	5	79	10	35
2022	BI-02	50	31	0	5	10	4	0	85	15	25
2020	BI	64	24	5	5	2	0	0	88	7	42
2020	BI-02	70	20	7	3	0	0	0	90	3	30
2019	BI	50	25	16	6	0	0	3	77	6	32
2019	BI-02	47	32	16	5	0	0	0	79	5	19

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	BI	49	22	6	10	2	3	8	79	14	35
2022	BI-02	48	22	9	9	4	4	5	77	13	25
2020	BI	50	24	12	10	0	0	5	78	10	42
2020	BI-02	50	23	13	7	0	0	7	79	7	30
2019	BI	31	41	16	6	0	0	6	77	7	32
2019	BI-02	26	37	21	11	0	0	5	67	11	19

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	BI	81	6	3	0	2	3	5	95	2	35
2022	BI-02	89	6	0	0	0	5	0	100	0	25
2020	BI	83	0	5	5	0	5	2	90	5	42
2020	BI-02	83	0	7	7	0	0	3	86	7	30
2019	BI	59	13	6	3	3	13	3	85	7	32
2019	BI-02	53	16	11	5	5	11	0	76	12	19

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	BI	73	6	5	3	0	0	14	92	3	35
2022	BI-02	73	10	0	4	0	0	13	95	5	25
2020	BI	76	10	2	0	5	5	2	92	5	42
2020	BI-02	77	10	3	0	3	3	3	93	4	30
2019	BI	87	0	0	0	0	0	13	100	0	31
2019	BI-02	83	0	0	0	0	0	17	100	0	18

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	BI	11	26	10	32	8	3	10	43	46	35
2022	BI-02	9	22	8	50	12	0	0	31	62	25
2020	BI	14	10	19	26	26	2	2	25	55	42
2020	BI-02	17	13	13	23	30	0	3	31	55	30
2019	BI	13	16	6	34	31	0	0	28	66	32
2019	BI-02	16	5	5	37	37	0	0	21	74	19
2018	BI	11	14	17	17	34	3	3	27	55	35
2018	BI-02	5	5	14	18	50	5	5	10	75	22

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	BI	27	39	16	5	3	8	3	73	9	35
2022	BI-02	17	45	21	8	0	9	0	68	9	25
2020	BI	19	40	24	7	2	7	0	64	10	42
2020	BI-02	27	27	27	7	3	10	0	59	11	30
2019	BI	3	34	28	19	3	9	3	43	25	32
2019	BI-02	5	37	26	16	5	5	5	47	24	19
2018	BI	3	38	24	18	6	12	0	47	27	34
2018	BI-02	0	24	24	24	10	19	0	29	41	21

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	46	31	15	6	3	0	77	8	35
2022	BI-02	39	32	20	9	0	0	71	9	25
2020	BI	38	45	10	7	0	0	83	7	42
2020	BI-02	40	40	10	10	0	0	80	10	30
2019	BI	28	38	28	0	0	6	70	0	32
2019	BI-02	26	42	32	0	0	0	68	0	19
2018	BI	29	37	26	6	0	3	68	6	35
2018	BI-02	23	36	32	5	0	5	62	5	22

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	35	40	15	0	9	0	83	0	35
2022	BI-02	33	55	12	0	0	0	88	0	25
2020	BI	44	37	5	5	7	2	89	5	41
2020	BI-02	45	31	3	7	10	3	88	8	29
2019	BI	38	53	6	3	0	0	91	3	32
2019	BI-02	26	68	0	5	0	0	95	5	19
2018	BI	31	40	11	9	9	0	78	9	35
2018	BI-02	27	36	9	14	14	0	74	16	22

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	BI	30	34	15	2	3	15	0	76	6	35
2022	BI-02	29	38	20	0	0	13	0	78	0	25
2020	BI	38	36	14	5	0	5	2	79	5	42
2020	BI-02	40	27	17	7	0	7	3	74	7	30

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	53	34	5	3	3	3	89	6	35
2022	BI-02	43	44	4	5	0	4	91	5	25
2020	BI	40	29	14	5	2	10	76	8	42
2020	BI-02	43	20	20	3	3	10	70	7	30

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	BI	0	2	10	8	45	0	35	82	3	35
2022	BI-02	0	0	11	13	42	0	34	84	0	25

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	BI	5	19	19	11	0	43	3	45	21	35
2022	BI-02	0	25	14	13	0	44	4	48	25	25

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	53	32	10	0	3	3	87	3	35
2022	BI-02	42	45	12	0	0	0	88	0	25
2020	BI	57	31	7	2	2	0	88	5	42
2020	BI-02	53	30	10	3	3	0	83	7	30
2019	BI	44	41	13	0	3	0	84	3	32
2019	BI-02	32	53	16	0	0	0	84	0	19
2018	BI	38	38	15	6	3	0	76	9	34
2018	BI-02	33	33	24	10	0	0	67	10	21

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	41	37	11	8	0	3	80	8	35
2022	BI-02	38	40	14	8	0	0	78	8	25
2020	BI	43	33	19	5	0	0	76	5	42
2020	BI-02	40	30	23	7	0	0	70	7	30
2019	BI	34	31	28	3	0	3	68	3	32
2019	BI-02	26	32	32	5	0	5	61	6	19
2018	BI	34	40	17	3	6	0	74	9	35
2018	BI-02	23	41	27	0	9	0	64	9	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	34	41	14	6	3	3	77	8	35
2022	BI-02	21	52	18	9	0	0	74	9	25
2020	BI	37	44	15	2	2	0	80	5	41
2020	BI-02	38	34	21	3	3	0	72	7	29
2019	BI	35	26	32	6	0	0	61	6	31
2019	BI-02	28	28	33	11	0	0	56	11	18
2018	BI	31	31	23	9	6	0	63	14	35
2018	BI-02	23	32	27	9	9	0	55	18	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	26	39	9	3	8	15	77	12	35
2022	BI-02	20	45	14	0	12	8	71	13	25
2020	BI	36	33	14	10	2	5	73	13	42
2020	BI-02	33	30	13	13	3	7	68	18	30
2019	BI	31	19	28	22	0	0	50	22	32
2019	BI-02	26	11	37	26	0	0	37	26	19
2018	BI	37	20	11	17	9	6	61	27	35
2018	BI-02	23	23	5	27	14	9	50	45	22

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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	BI	27	44	28	35
2022	BI-02	23	41	36	25
2020	BI	12	60	29	42
2020	BI-02	13	60	27	30
2019	BI	16	59	25	32
2019	BI-02	5	58	37	19
2018	BI	14	51	34	35
2018	BI-02	23	36	41	22

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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
2018	BI	17	83	35

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	BI	13	20	5	0	5	55	3	77	12	35
2020	BI	19	19	12	7	2	31	10	64	16	42
2020	BI-02	23	17	13	7	3	27	10	63	16	30
2019	BI	19	6	16	13	0	38	9	47	24	32
2019	BI-02	21	11	21	5	0	32	11	55	9	19
2018	BI	9	9	14	6	3	60	0	43	21	35
2018	BI-02	9	14	18	5	0	55	0	50	10	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	37	41	10	0	5	7	84	6	35
2022	BI-02	34	44	8	0	4	10	86	4	25
2020	BI	31	43	14	5	0	7	79	5	42
2020	BI-02	37	37	10	7	0	10	81	7	30
2019	BI	28	44	19	6	0	3	74	6	32
2019	BI-02	37	42	16	5	0	0	79	5	19
2018	BI	18	53	21	3	0	6	75	3	34
2018	BI-02	14	43	33	0	0	10	63	0	21

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Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	0	100	35
2022	BI-02	0	100	25
2018	BI	17	83	35

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	BI	16	16	4	0	3	57	3	82	7	35
2020	BI	24	14	14	5	2	36	5	64	12	42
2020	BI-02	27	13	13	3	3	33	7	67	11	30
2019	BI	22	9	16	3	0	44	6	63	6	32
2019	BI-02	21	16	21	5	0	32	5	58	8	19
2018	BI	6	9	20	6	3	57	0	33	20	35
2018	BI-02	5	14	27	5	0	50	0	36	9	22

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	BI	32	43	10	0	3	12	0	86	3	35
2022	BI-02	26	51	4	0	4	14	0	91	5	25
2020	BI	33	36	17	5	0	7	2	76	5	42
2020	BI-02	33	37	13	7	0	7	3	78	7	30
2019	BI	34	41	16	3	0	6	0	80	3	32
2019	BI-02	37	37	16	5	0	5	0	78	6	19
2018	BI	17	46	26	3	0	9	0	69	3	35
2018	BI-02	9	41	36	5	0	9	0	55	5	22

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	27	31	24	10	8	0	58	18	35
2022	BI-02	23	36	29	12	0	0	59	12	25
2020	BI	19	29	26	21	5	0	48	26	42
2020	BI-02	23	27	27	20	3	0	50	23	30
2019	BI	16	34	22	3	25	0	50	28	32
2019	BI-02	16	32	21	5	26	0	47	32	19
2018	BI	14	40	11	11	20	3	56	32	35
2018	BI-02	9	50	14	9	14	5	62	24	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	25	19	37	14	3	3	45	17	35
2022	BI-02	22	11	45	17	5	0	33	22	25
2020	BI	26	29	29	12	5	0	55	17	42
2020	BI-02	30	23	27	13	7	0	53	20	30
2019	BI	25	41	25	6	3	0	66	9	32
2019	BI-02	16	47	37	0	0	0	63	0	19
2018	BI	20	34	26	14	6	0	54	20	35
2018	BI-02	23	32	27	14	5	0	55	18	22

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	BI	37	37	17	3	3	0	3	77	6	35
2022	BI-02	27	47	22	0	5	0	0	74	5	25
2020	BI	44	32	12	10	2	0	0	76	12	41
2020	BI-02	48	24	17	7	3	0	0	72	10	29
2019	BI	38	34	25	0	3	0	0	72	3	32
2019	BI-02	37	37	21	0	5	0	0	74	5	19
2018	BI	31	34	14	11	6	3	0	68	18	35
2018	BI-02	27	41	14	14	5	0	0	68	18	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	18	41	24	8	6	3	61	15	35
2022	BI-02	11	45	26	9	9	0	56	17	25
2020	BI	31	29	14	17	5	5	63	23	42
2020	BI-02	30	30	17	13	7	3	62	21	30
2019	BI	25	41	19	9	6	0	66	16	32
2019	BI-02	26	37	21	16	0	0	63	16	19
2018	BI	21	35	18	18	9	0	56	26	34
2018	BI-02	18	36	18	18	9	0	55	27	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	45	29	20	0	0	5	79	0	35
2022	BI-02	42	26	27	0	0	4	71	0	25
2020	BI	45	31	12	5	2	5	80	8	42
2020	BI-02	50	20	17	3	3	7	75	7	30
2019	BI	63	19	19	0	0	0	81	0	32
2019	BI-02	53	21	26	0	0	0	74	0	19
2018	BI	43	37	14	0	3	3	82	3	35
2018	BI-02	45	27	18	0	5	5	76	5	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	35	26	12	17	7	3	63	25	35
2022	BI-02	38	30	14	12	6	0	68	18	25
2020	BI	31	33	21	7	7	0	64	14	42
2020	BI-02	30	30	27	10	3	0	60	13	30
2019	BI	44	25	28	3	0	0	69	3	32
2019	BI-02	37	37	21	5	0	0	74	5	19
2018	BI	31	26	29	6	9	0	57	14	35
2018	BI-02	23	32	32	5	9	0	55	14	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	45	41	6	5	0	3	89	6	35
2022	BI-02	36	55	5	4	0	0	91	4	25
2020	BI	34	24	34	5	2	0	59	7	41
2020	BI-02	33	23	33	7	3	0	57	10	30
2019	BI	41	31	6	19	3	0	72	22	32
2019	BI-02	26	37	11	21	5	0	63	26	19
2018	BI	23	37	26	11	3	0	60	14	35
2018	BI-02	14	45	23	18	0	0	59	18	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	42	29	14	9	3	3	73	12	35
2022	BI-02	31	37	18	10	4	0	68	14	25
2020	BI	37	34	20	7	2	0	71	10	41
2020	BI-02	43	27	20	7	3	0	70	10	30
2019	BI	38	28	13	16	6	0	66	22	32
2019	BI-02	32	37	11	16	5	0	68	21	19
2018	BI	20	37	23	17	3	0	57	20	35
2018	BI-02	18	41	23	14	5	0	59	18	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	48	26	14	8	0	3	77	9	35
2022	BI-02	41	33	18	8	0	0	74	8	25
2020	BI	37	44	12	5	2	0	80	7	41
2020	BI-02	37	47	10	3	3	0	83	7	30
2019	BI	41	31	19	9	0	0	72	9	32
2019	BI-02	42	26	21	11	0	0	68	11	19
2018	BI	20	29	31	11	9	0	49	20	35
2018	BI-02	18	36	27	5	14	0	55	18	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	57	30	8	0	3	3	89	3	35
2022	BI-02	56	35	5	0	4	0	91	4	25
2020	BI	56	18	18	8	0	0	74	8	39
2020	BI-02	55	17	17	10	0	0	72	10	29
2019	BI	44	28	9	9	9	0	72	19	32
2019	BI-02	37	26	5	16	16	0	63	32	19

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	40	29	18	6	4	3	71	10	35
2022	BI-02	26	38	20	9	6	0	65	16	20
2020	BI	20	39	32	7	2	0	59	10	41
2020	BI-02	23	33	33	10	0	0	57	10	30

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	30	36	22	6	3	3	68	9	35
2022	BI-02	27	33	26	10	4	0	59	14	25
2020	BI	32	37	20	10	0	2	70	10	41
2020	BI-02	30	37	23	7	0	3	69	7	30
2019	BI	44	28	28	0	0	0	72	0	32
2019	BI-02	53	32	16	0	0	0	84	0	19
2018	BI	26	32	29	3	9	0	59	12	34
2018	BI-02	24	29	33	0	14	0	52	14	21

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	66	18	9	0	4	3	87	4	35
2022	BI-02	60	25	9	0	6	0	85	6	25
2020	BI	36	45	17	0	0	2	83	0	42
2020	BI-02	43	37	17	0	0	3	83	0	30
2019	BI	66	25	9	0	0	0	91	0	32
2019	BI-02	63	26	11	0	0	0	89	0	19
2018	BI	50	29	18	3	0	0	79	3	34
2018	BI-02	50	36	9	5	0	0	86	5	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	34	31	15	14	3	3	67	17	35
2022	BI-02	26	44	17	13	0	0	70	13	25
2020	BI	19	33	24	14	10	0	52	24	42
2020	BI-02	20	33	27	10	10	0	53	20	30

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	BI	77	9	0	3	2	3	6	94	6	35
2022	BI-02	81	6	0	4	4	0	5	92	8	25
2020	BI	76	15	5	0	0	0	5	95	0	41
2020	BI-02	76	14	3	0	0	0	7	96	0	29
2019	BI	94	0	0	0	0	0	6	100	0	32
2019	BI-02	89	0	0	0	0	0	11	100	0	19
2018	BI	71	14	6	0	3	3	3	91	3	35
2018	BI-02	64	18	5	0	5	5	5	90	5	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	88	6	0	0	3	3	97	3	35
2022	BI-02	94	6	0	0	0	0	100	0	25
2020	BI	85	10	5	0	0	0	95	0	40
2020	BI-02	82	14	4	0	0	0	96	0	28
2019	BI	75	19	3	0	3	0	94	3	32
2019	BI-02	79	16	5	0	0	0	95	0	19
2018	BI	69	20	3	6	3	0	89	9	35
2018	BI-02	68	18	5	5	5	0	86	9	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	71	20	7	0	0	3	93	0	35
2022	BI-02	77	13	10	0	0	0	90	0	25
2020	BI	73	20	7	0	0	0	93	0	41
2020	BI-02	76	17	7	0	0	0	93	0	29
2019	BI	69	25	3	0	3	0	94	3	32
2019	BI-02	74	26	0	0	0	0	100	0	19
2018	BI	51	37	9	3	0	0	89	3	35
2018	BI-02	59	27	14	0	0	0	86	0	22

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	BI	73	10	6	5	3	0	3	86	8	35
2022	BI-02	79	12	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	25
2020	BI	74	12	12	0	2	0	0	86	2	42
2020	BI-02	73	7	17	0	3	0	0	80	3	30
2019	BI	50	22	16	6	3	3	0	74	10	32
2019	BI-02	47	26	21	5	0	0	0	74	5	19
2018	BI	54	17	11	11	6	0	0	71	17	35
2018	BI-02	55	14	14	9	9	0	0	68	18	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	76	8	0	15	100	35
2022	BI-02	72	9	0	19	100	25
2020	BI	71	12	2	14	97	42
2020	BI-02	80	7	3	10	96	30
2019	BI	75	6	3	16	96	32
2019	BI-02	84	5	0	11	100	19
2018	BI	71	9	0	20	100	35
2018	BI-02	77	9	0	14	100	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	81	11	0	0	8	100	0	35
2022	BI-02	79	13	0	0	8	100	0	25
2020	BI	86	5	7	2	0	90	2	42
2020	BI-02	87	7	7	0	0	93	0	30
2019	BI	84	6	6	0	3	93	0	31
2019	BI-02	94	6	0	0	0	100	0	18
2018	BI	83	17	0	0	0	100	0	35
2018	BI-02	82	18	0	0	0	100	0	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	70	8	3	7	9	3	80	17	35
2022	BI-02	74	9	0	4	14	0	82	18	25
2020	BI	62	14	12	5	7	0	76	12	42
2020	BI-02	67	13	10	7	3	0	80	10	30
2019	BI	47	19	13	3	16	3	68	19	32
2019	BI-02	42	26	21	0	11	0	68	11	19
2018	BI	57	11	14	3	14	0	69	17	35
2018	BI-02	55	14	23	5	5	0	68	9	22

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	29	31	19	5	13	3	62	19	35
2022	BI-02	25	39	22	4	10	0	64	14	25
2020	BI	38	38	19	2	2	0	76	5	42
2020	BI-02	37	40	20	0	3	0	77	3	30
2019	BI	50	25	19	6	0	0	75	6	32
2019	BI-02	58	21	16	5	0	0	79	5	19
2018	BI	29	37	26	3	6	0	66	9	35
2018	BI-02	41	27	27	0	5	0	68	5	22

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	7	47	36	10	0	54	10	35
2022	BI-02	0	38	46	16	0	38	16	25
2020	BI	10	50	36	2	2	60	5	42
2020	BI-02	10	47	37	3	3	57	7	30
2019	BI	19	34	34	13	0	53	13	32
2019	BI-02	5	42	42	11	0	47	11	19
2018	BI	0	49	49	3	0	49	3	35
2018	BI-02	0	55	41	5	0	55	5	22

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	3	10	40	34	10	3	46	14	35
2022	BI-02	5	15	46	22	12	0	34	20	25
2020	BI	5	17	40	33	5	0	38	21	42
2020	BI-02	3	20	47	27	3	0	30	23	30
2019	BI	0	13	48	29	10	0	39	13	31
2019	BI-02	0	16	58	16	11	0	26	16	19
2018	BI	3	17	54	17	9	0	26	20	35
2018	BI-02	0	18	55	18	9	0	27	18	22

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	26	45	6	11	4	8	77	16	35
2022	BI-02	24	43	9	13	6	4	71	20	25
2020	BI	36	45	12	2	0	5	85	3	42
2020	BI-02	33	43	13	3	0	7	82	4	30
2019	BI	31	53	13	3	0	0	84	3	32
2019	BI-02	37	42	16	5	0	0	79	5	19
2018	BI	20	43	23	9	3	3	65	12	35
2018	BI-02	18	36	23	14	5	5	57	19	22

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	6	26	35	26	7	35
2022	BI-02	0	26	37	26	11	25

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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	57	30	5	3	6	0	92	3	35
2022	BI-02	56	27	4	4	9	0	91	5	25
2020	BI	55	29	10	2	2	2	88	3	42
2020	BI-02	57	30	3	3	3	3	93	4	30

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	BI	41	33	18	3	6	0	0	74	8	35
2022	BI-02	41	32	14	4	9	0	0	73	13	25
2020	BI	31	43	10	10	2	2	2	78	13	42
2020	BI-02	37	40	7	10	3	0	3	79	14	30

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	58	26	9	4	3	0	84	7	35
2022	BI-02	60	26	4	6	4	0	86	10	25
2020	BI	52	31	7	5	2	2	85	7	42
2020	BI-02	60	27	3	7	3	0	87	10	30

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	31	45	12	6	7	76	12	35
2022	BI-02	25	47	14	9	6	72	15	25
2020	BI	31	55	10	5	0	86	5	42
2020	BI-02	30	53	10	7	0	83	7	30
2019	BI	31	38	22	9	0	69	9	32
2019	BI-02	21	37	32	11	0	58	11	19
2018	BI	23	29	26	17	6	51	23	35
2018	BI-02	23	23	23	27	5	45	32	22

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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	BI	2	98	35
2022	BI-02	4	96	25
2020	BI	7	93	42
2020	BI-02	3	97	30
2019	BI	6	94	32
2019	BI-02	5	95	19

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	BI	40	43	8	3	0	3	3	89	3	35
2022	BI-02	41	41	9	0	0	4	5	90	0	25
2020	BI	48	33	10	2	2	2	2	85	5	42
2020	BI-02	53	30	3	3	3	3	3	89	7	30

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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	BI	15	53	32	0	35
2022	BI-02	14	51	35	0	25
2020	BI	38	38	21	2	42
2020	BI-02	30	43	23	3	30

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	BI	31	69	16

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

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	BI	13	13	19	31	25	0	0	25	56	16

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	BI	6	19	13	25	38	0	0	25	63	16

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	BI	40	13	21	0	3	24	69	3	35
2022	BI-02	38	12	23	0	0	26	68	0	25
2020	BI	38	24	12	10	5	12	70	16	42
2020	BI-02	40	20	7	13	3	17	72	20	30
2019	BI	53	17	13	3	3	10	78	7	30
2019	BI-02	56	11	11	6	6	11	75	13	18
2018	BI	47	15	18	6	3	12	70	10	34
2018	BI-02	45	9	23	5	5	14	63	11	22

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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	BI	0	49	18	23	10	20
2022	BI-02	0	46	21	21	12	15

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	BI	74	26	30
2022	BI-02	65	35	20

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	BI	46	54	30
2022	BI-02	46	54	20

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	BI	51	49	30
2022	BI-02	58	42	20

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	BI	64	36	30
2022	BI-02	62	38	20

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	BI	12	88	30
2022	BI-02	13	87	20

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	BI	40	60	30
2022	BI-02	50	50	20

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	BI	27	73	30
2022	BI-02	32	68	20

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	BI	61	39	30
2022	BI-02	55	45	20

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	BI	40	60	30
2022	BI-02	38	62	20

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	BI	32	68	30
2022	BI-02	24	76	20

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	BI	26	74	30
2022	BI-02	27	73	20

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	BI	11	89	30
2022	BI-02	4	96	20

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	BI	3	97	30
2022	BI-02	4	96	20

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	BI	70	22	6	2	0	0	0	92	2	30
2022	BI-02	78	17	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	20

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	BI	0	3	11	30	35	6	14	82	3	30
2022	BI-02	0	4	9	33	32	9	13	84	5	20

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	BI	3	27	27	32	6	3	3	40	31	30
2022	BI-02	4	35	21	36	4	0	0	40	39	20

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

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

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.

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

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

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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