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 - CH

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 CH 17 54 6 19 4 0 0 71 23 20
2020 CH 23 69 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 CH 66 21 4 4 0 0 5 91 4 20
2020 CH 77 8 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 CH 41 34 6 14 5 0 0 75 19 20
2020 CH 31 69 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2019 CH 27 53 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 CH 16 54 11 19 0 0 0 71 19 20
2020 CH 31 38 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13
2019 CH 27 33 27 7 7 0 0 60 13 15
2018 CH 33 25 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 39 53 0 5 4 0 0 92 8 20
2020 CH 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 CH 33 60 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
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 CH 61 21 4 0 14 0 0 82 14 20
2020 CH 54 31 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 CH 20 53 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2018 CH 25 33 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 45 30 10 5 9 0 0 76 14 20
2020 CH 54 23 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2019 CH 20 33 33 7 7 0 0 53 13 15
2018 CH 55 27 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 22 37 26 0 9 0 5 62 10 20
2020 CH 15 38 38 0 8 0 0 54 8 13
2019 CH 7 40 33 7 7 0 7 50 14 15
2018 CH 8 33 17 8 25 0 8 45 36 12

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 31 59 0 6 4 0 0 91 9 20
2020 CH 23 62 0 8 8 0 0 85 15 13
2019 CH 13 60 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2018 CH 17 33 33 8 8 0 0 50 17 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
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 CH 28 57 5 0 9 0 0 85 9 20
2020 CH 31 54 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 CH 27 47 13 7 0 7 0 79 7 15
2018 CH 17 58 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 43 36 11 6 4 0 0 79 9 20
2020 CH 23 54 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2019 CH 20 33 40 0 7 0 0 53 7 15
2018 CH 17 33 25 8 17 0 0 50 25 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 61 25 5 6 4 0 0 86 9 20
2020 CH 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 CH 36 43 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2018 CH 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 40 40 10 6 4 0 0 80 9 20
2020 CH 38 38 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2019 CH 27 27 33 7 7 0 0 53 13 15
2018 CH 36 36 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 27 60 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 20
2020 CH 46 23 15 0 15 0 0 69 15 13
2019 CH 33 33 13 7 7 0 7 71 14 15
2018 CH 17 67 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 26 49 17 5 4 0 0 74 8 20
2020 CH 23 54 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2019 CH 20 27 20 27 7 0 0 47 33 15
2018 CH 8 67 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 61 14 15 0 9 0 0 76 9 20
2020 CH 42 42 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2019 CH 27 40 27 0 7 0 0 67 7 15
2018 CH 42 50 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 38 33 15 8 5 0 0 71 14 20
2020 CH 38 46 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 13
2019 CH 20 40 7 33 0 0 0 60 33 15
2018 CH 8 42 25 25 0 0 0 50 25 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 0 15 23 50 6 5 0 59 16 20
2020 CH 0 23 54 23 0 0 0 23 23 13
2019 CH 13 13 47 27 0 0 0 27 27 15
2018 CH 17 25 42 17 0 0 0 17 42 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 12 30 33 21 5 0 0 26 41 20
2020 CH 23 15 23 23 8 0 8 33 42 13
2019 CH 20 13 47 13 7 0 0 20 33 15
2018 CH 42 17 25 17 0 0 0 17 58 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 0 9 31 55 5 0 0 60 9 20
2020 CH 0 8 54 38 0 0 0 38 8 13
2019 CH 0 27 33 33 7 0 0 40 27 15
2018 CH 0 25 42 25 8 0 0 33 25 12

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 CH 10 30 37 11 11 0 0 22 40 20
2020 CH 0 54 38 0 8 0 0 8 54 13
2019 CH 20 20 33 20 7 0 0 27 40 15
2018 CH 33 33 33 0 0 0 0 0 67 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 6 16 35 8 17 13 5 31 27 20
2020 CH 0 15 46 31 8 0 0 38 15 13
2019 CH 0 14 43 36 0 0 7 38 15 14
2018 CH 0 8 25 33 25 0 8 64 9 12

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 17 31 35 6 5 6 0 12 51 20
2020 CH 36 18 45 0 0 0 0 0 55 11
2019 CH 7 20 47 13 7 0 7 21 29 15
2018 CH 17 33 50 0 0 0 0 0 50 12

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 CH 5 26 43 20 6 0 0 25 31 20
2020 CH 0 15 38 46 0 0 0 46 15 13
2019 CH 0 13 53 27 7 0 0 33 13 15
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
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 CH 11 48 20 5 0 17 0 71 6 20
2020 CH 31 46 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13
2019 CH 7 47 20 7 13 7 0 57 21 15
2018 CH 8 42 17 17 8 0 8 55 27 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 61 20 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 20
2020 CH 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 CH 7 47 20 13 7 7 0 57 21 15
2018 CH 17 42 17 8 17 0 0 58 25 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 CH 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 CH 33 47 7 7 0 7 0 86 7 15
2018 CH 17 58 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 60 34 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 CH 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 CH 27 53 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2018 CH 17 67 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12

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
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 38 31 11 10 0 10 0 76 11 20

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 CH 27 36 17 10 0 10 0 70 11 20
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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 CH 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 CH 54 31 8 0 0 0 8 92 0 13
2019 CH 20 47 13 13 0 0 7 71 14 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 41 42 11 6 0 0 0 84 6 20
2020 CH 31 62 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2019 CH 20 40 13 13 7 0 7 64 21 15
2018 CH 8 50 8 25 8 0 0 58 33 12

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 CH 56 32 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 20
2020 CH 62 23 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 54 35 5 0 6 0 0 89 6 20
2020 CH 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 CH 7 60 7 7 13 0 7 71 21 15
2018 CH 8 58 0 8 25 0 0 67 33 12

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
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Total responses
2022 CH 79 5 5 6 0 5 0 89 6 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 42 53 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2020 CH 46 38 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13
2019 CH 33 40 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2018 CH 25 33 8 25 8 0 0 58 33 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 69 22 0 4 0 0 5 95 5 20
2019 CH 67 13 7 0 7 0 7 86 7 15
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 32 21 16 4 11 16 0 63 18 20
2020 CH 23 38 23 0 15 0 0 62 15 13
2019 CH 7 40 27 7 7 13 0 54 15 15
2018 CH 17 17 25 8 17 17 0 40 30 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 32 16 27 10 9 5 0 51 21 20
2020 CH 31 31 15 8 15 0 0 62 23 13
2019 CH 7 27 27 20 7 13 0 38 31 15
2018 CH 0 33 17 17 25 8 0 36 45 12

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
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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 CH 18 20 11 12 29 11 0 43 46 20
2020 CH 8 38 31 8 15 0 0 46 23 13
2019 CH 0 27 27 20 7 20 0 33 33 15
2018 CH 0 25 33 17 17 8 0 27 36 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 11 44 6 20 14 5 0 58 36 20
2020 CH 23 31 15 15 15 0 0 54 31 13
2019 CH 0 27 33 20 7 13 0 31 31 15
2018 CH 8 33 17 25 17 0 0 42 42 12

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
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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 CH 25 27 9 22 0 16 0 63 27 20
2020 CH 46 23 23 0 0 8 0 75 0 13
2019 CH 20 27 20 7 0 27 0 64 9 15
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
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 CH 24 35 27 9 5 0 0 59 14 20
2020 CH 8 77 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2019 CH 7 47 27 20 0 0 0 53 20 15
2018 CH 25 33 17 25 0 0 0 58 25 12

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 CH 18 16 31 30 5 0 0 34 35 20
2020 CH 0 54 38 0 8 0 0 54 8 13
2019 CH 7 33 27 20 7 7 0 43 29 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 17 38 10 24 11 0 0 55 34 20
2020 CH 31 38 15 8 0 8 0 75 8 13
2019 CH 7 40 20 27 0 7 0 50 29 15
2018 CH 8 50 33 0 8 0 0 58 8 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 CH 30 29 21 15 0 5 0 62 15 20
2020 CH 31 54 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2019 CH 7 43 29 7 7 7 0 54 15 14
2018 CH 0 67 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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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 CH 11 33 20 5 9 17 5 57 18 20
2020 CH 31 31 23 0 15 0 0 62 15 13
2019 CH 7 20 20 20 27 0 7 29 50 15
2018 CH 8 17 25 17 33 0 0 25 50 12

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 CH 18 36 5 30 11 0 0 54 41 20
2020 CH 8 54 8 8 23 0 0 62 31 13
2019 CH 0 33 33 20 7 7 0 36 29 15
2018 CH 0 25 8 33 33 0 0 25 67 12

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 CH 58 33 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2020 CH 23 38 31 0 0 0 8 67 0 13
2019 CH 40 20 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 24 36 25 11 4 0 0 60 15 20
2020 CH 46 15 23 15 0 0 0 62 15 13
2019 CH 53 13 7 13 7 7 0 71 21 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 78 8 0 0 5 9 0 94 6 20
2020 CH 69 15 0 0 8 0 8 92 8 13
2019 CH 73 0 13 0 7 7 0 79 7 15

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 70 25 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20
2020 CH 69 23 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2019 CH 87 0 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 0 15 16 24 32 0 13 17 65 20
2020 CH 0 38 23 15 23 0 0 38 38 13
2019 CH 0 27 13 27 27 7 0 29 57 15
2018 CH 8 8 17 8 58 0 0 17 67 12

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 CH 13 46 16 21 0 5 0 62 22 20
2020 CH 23 54 8 8 8 0 0 77 15 13
2019 CH 7 40 33 13 7 0 0 47 20 15
2018 CH 8 50 17 0 25 0 0 58 25 12

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 CH 28 42 21 9 0 0 0 70 9 20
2020 CH 46 46 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 CH 7 47 27 13 7 0 0 53 20 15
2018 CH 42 25 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12

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 CH 34 34 27 0 5 0 0 68 5 20
2020 CH 54 38 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 CH 27 40 20 0 7 7 0 71 7 15
2018 CH 50 25 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12

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 CH 21 28 35 5 0 11 0 55 5 20
2020 CH 38 38 0 15 0 0 8 83 17 13

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 CH 50 21 6 9 5 5 4 78 15 20
2020 CH 54 38 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13

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 CH 0 11 10 11 50 0 17 74 13 20

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 CH 0 16 9 27 0 43 4 31 51 20

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 CH 45 36 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 20
2020 CH 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2019 CH 20 53 13 0 7 7 0 79 7 15
2018 CH 33 50 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12

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 CH 54 27 9 4 5 0 0 81 9 20
2020 CH 46 23 15 8 8 0 0 69 15 13
2019 CH 20 40 27 7 7 0 0 60 13 15
2018 CH 17 58 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12

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 CH 45 31 6 19 0 0 0 75 19 20
2020 CH 38 38 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13
2019 CH 20 27 40 7 7 0 0 47 13 15
2018 CH 17 42 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12

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 CH 33 21 16 10 15 0 5 57 26 20
2020 CH 23 46 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 13
2019 CH 13 20 27 33 7 0 0 33 40 15
2018 CH 17 50 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 12
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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 CH 51 34 15 20
2020 CH 23 46 31 13
2019 CH 20 47 33 15
2018 CH 17 33 50 12
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Harassment

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

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 CH 15 23 8 8 0 38 8 71 14 13
2019 CH 7 13 20 7 7 33 13 38 25 15
2018 CH 25 8 17 8 8 17 17 50 25 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 CH 23 46 8 8 0 15 0 82 9 13
2019 CH 0 60 20 7 7 7 0 64 14 15
2018 CH 25 42 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 12
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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 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 CH 8 31 8 0 8 38 8 71 14 13
2019 CH 0 27 20 0 7 33 13 50 13 15
2018 CH 17 0 25 8 8 33 8 29 29 12

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 CH 31 54 0 0 8 8 0 92 8 13
2019 CH 13 47 20 0 7 13 0 69 8 15
2018 CH 33 33 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 12
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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 CH 41 29 10 5 15 0 0 69 21 20
2020 CH 15 31 23 15 8 0 8 50 25 13
2019 CH 27 40 20 0 13 0 0 67 13 15
2018 CH 25 17 33 17 8 0 0 42 25 12

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 CH 29 15 25 14 16 0 0 45 31 20
2020 CH 23 46 15 15 0 0 0 69 15 13
2019 CH 13 27 27 33 0 0 0 40 33 15
2018 CH 17 25 25 25 8 0 0 42 33 12

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 CH 23 41 10 26 0 0 0 64 26 20
2020 CH 31 38 23 0 0 8 0 75 0 13
2019 CH 27 20 20 33 0 0 0 47 33 15
2018 CH 17 33 42 8 0 0 0 50 8 12

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 CH 29 9 21 11 30 0 0 38 41 20
2020 CH 8 23 54 8 8 0 0 31 15 13
2019 CH 0 27 40 33 0 0 0 27 33 15
2018 CH 0 45 18 18 18 0 0 45 36 11

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 CH 53 22 16 5 0 0 5 79 5 20
2020 CH 46 31 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13
2019 CH 47 27 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2018 CH 42 17 17 17 0 0 8 64 18 12

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 CH 34 32 20 9 5 0 0 66 14 20
2020 CH 23 62 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2019 CH 27 20 47 7 0 0 0 47 7 15
2018 CH 25 25 50 0 0 0 0 50 0 12

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 CH 28 36 16 11 9 0 0 64 20 20
2020 CH 23 46 8 0 15 0 8 75 17 13
2019 CH 14 57 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2018 CH 17 17 50 8 8 0 0 33 17 12

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 CH 33 26 25 9 6 0 0 60 15 20
2020 CH 31 31 23 8 0 0 8 67 8 13
2019 CH 7 57 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14
2018 CH 8 33 33 8 17 0 0 42 25 12

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 CH 33 35 27 5 0 0 0 67 5 20
2020 CH 38 46 8 0 8 0 0 85 8 13
2019 CH 36 29 29 0 7 0 0 64 7 14
2018 CH 17 42 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12

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 CH 43 29 11 11 0 0 5 77 11 20
2020 CH 38 23 31 8 0 0 0 62 8 13
2019 CH 29 7 36 0 14 0 14 42 17 14

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 CH 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 CH 31 38 23 8 0 0 0 69 8 13

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 CH 44 30 11 6 4 5 0 78 11 20
2020 CH 15 77 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2019 CH 43 29 7 14 0 0 7 77 15 14
2018 CH 17 50 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12

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 CH 40 34 21 0 0 5 0 78 0 20
2020 CH 46 31 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13
2019 CH 43 21 14 14 0 0 7 69 15 14
2018 CH 25 42 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12

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 CH 24 50 22 4 0 0 0 74 4 20
2020 CH 15 38 23 15 0 0 8 58 17 13

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 CH 74 21 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20
2020 CH 77 15 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2019 CH 79 0 7 0 0 0 14 92 0 14
2018 CH 83 8 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

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 CH 89 0 0 5 0 0 5 94 6 20
2020 CH 85 0 8 0 0 0 8 92 0 13
2019 CH 60 20 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2018 CH 75 8 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12

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 CH 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 CH 38 38 8 8 0 0 8 83 8 13
2019 CH 40 53 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2018 CH 75 8 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12

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 CH 81 0 10 4 5 0 0 81 9 20
2020 CH 62 8 8 8 8 0 8 75 17 13
2019 CH 53 20 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15
2018 CH 58 25 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12

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 CH 69 6 16 0 0 0 9 82 0 20
2020 CH 69 23 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13
2019 CH 47 27 7 0 0 0 20 92 0 15
2018 CH 42 25 8 0 8 0 17 80 10 12

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 CH 85 4 0 0 5 0 5 94 6 20
2020 CH 62 23 8 0 0 0 8 92 0 13
2019 CH 67 27 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2018 CH 83 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 CH 70 15 10 0 0 0 5 89 0 20
2020 CH 69 8 8 8 0 0 8 83 8 13
2019 CH 80 0 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2018 CH 67 25 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

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 CH 45 39 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 15
2020 CH 69 15 8 0 0 0 8 92 0 13
2019 CH 47 47 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2018 CH 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 CH 5 30 50 4 11 0 0 35 14 20
2020 CH 0 54 31 15 0 0 0 54 15 13
2019 CH 7 33 53 0 7 0 0 40 7 15
2018 CH 0 33 33 33 0 0 0 33 33 12

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 CH 16 15 25 35 10 0 0 45 30 20
2020 CH 8 31 38 15 8 0 0 23 38 13
2019 CH 7 33 27 27 7 0 0 33 40 15
2018 CH 18 18 27 27 9 0 0 36 36 11

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 CH 17 46 16 21 0 0 0 63 21 20
2020 CH 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2019 CH 13 53 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 15
2018 CH 9 64 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 5 28 52 15 0 20

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 CH 43 47 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2020 CH 54 15 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13

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 CH 39 42 5 4 11 0 0 80 15 20
2020 CH 31 38 0 23 8 0 0 69 31 13

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 CH 48 41 0 5 6 0 0 89 11 20
2020 CH 54 23 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

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 CH 28 37 16 9 5 5 0 69 15 20
2020 CH 23 31 38 8 0 0 0 54 8 13
2019 CH 0 40 33 20 7 0 0 40 27 15
2018 CH 9 73 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
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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 CH 0 100 20
2020 CH 8 92 13
2019 CH 7 93 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 45 38 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 20
2020 CH 62 15 8 0 8 8 0 83 8 13
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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 CH 19 62 14 5 20
2020 CH 31 31 38 0 13

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 32 14 10 5 11 0 28 64 23 20
2020 CH 54 8 15 0 0 8 15 80 0 13
2019 CH 47 13 27 7 0 0 7 64 7 15
2018 CH 42 17 8 8 8 0 17 70 20 12
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Hybrid Work

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 CH 94 6 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 CH 45 55 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 CH 53 47 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 CH 55 45 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 CH 30 70 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 CH 42 58 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 CH 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 CH 69 31 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 CH 21 79 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 CH 36 64 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 CH 49 51 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 CH 5 95 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 CH 5 95 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 CH 56 25 5 0 0 0 15 94 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 CH 6 0 10 9 18 11 46 63 13 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 CH 0 20 21 19 18 16 5 48 25 20
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