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 - SG

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 26 52 5 11 6 0 0 78 17 15
2020 SG 10 65 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 20
2020 SG-04 0 80 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 SG 65 20 0 10 5 0 0 85 15 20
2020 SG-04 50 30 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 44 44 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2020 SG 25 45 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 20
2020 SG-04 10 60 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 SG 29 33 24 5 10 0 0 62 14 21
2019 SG-04 42 33 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 35 33 5 15 11 0 0 68 27 15
2020 SG 10 30 0 20 40 0 0 40 60 20
2020 SG-04 10 30 0 20 40 0 0 40 60 10
2019 SG 10 20 10 40 20 0 0 30 60 20
2019 SG-04 9 18 9 36 27 0 0 27 64 11
2018 SG 10 30 15 15 30 0 0 40 45 20

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 35 38 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 15
2020 SG 20 40 0 20 20 0 0 60 40 20
2020 SG-04 10 30 0 30 30 0 0 40 60 10
2019 SG 14 38 14 24 10 0 0 52 33 21
2019 SG-04 17 42 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 12

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 SG 58 20 10 5 6 0 0 79 11 15
2020 SG 20 30 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 20
2020 SG-04 20 30 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10
2019 SG 24 29 14 10 24 0 0 52 33 21
2019 SG-04 33 33 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2018 SG 15 30 15 25 15 0 0 45 40 20

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 38 45 5 5 6 0 0 83 12 15
2020 SG 20 45 15 10 10 0 0 65 20 20
2020 SG-04 20 50 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 10
2019 SG 24 57 5 5 10 0 0 81 14 21
2019 SG-04 33 58 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2018 SG 5 84 5 5 0 0 0 89 5 19

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 41 17 10 15 17 0 0 57 32 15
2020 SG 10 30 20 10 30 0 0 40 40 20
2020 SG-04 10 20 30 0 40 0 0 30 40 10
2019 SG 20 20 15 30 15 0 0 40 45 20
2019 SG-04 27 18 18 27 9 0 0 45 36 11
2018 SG 15 25 20 15 25 0 0 40 40 20

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 56 27 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 15
2020 SG 10 20 15 35 20 0 0 30 55 20
2020 SG-04 20 20 30 10 20 0 0 40 30 10
2019 SG 25 35 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 20
2019 SG-04 45 18 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2018 SG 20 45 20 15 0 0 0 65 15 20

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 46 37 10 0 6 0 0 84 6 15
2020 SG 15 30 15 20 20 0 0 45 40 20
2020 SG-04 20 30 10 20 20 0 0 50 40 10
2019 SG 40 35 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 20
2019 SG-04 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 SG 30 35 20 10 5 0 0 65 15 20

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 33 39 12 10 5 0 0 73 16 15
2020 SG 10 25 35 10 20 0 0 35 30 20
2020 SG-04 10 20 30 10 30 0 0 30 40 10
2019 SG 20 25 10 35 10 0 0 45 45 20
2019 SG-04 27 18 18 36 0 0 0 45 36 11
2018 SG 20 30 15 20 15 0 0 50 35 20

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 60 29 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 15
2020 SG 40 45 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2020 SG-04 30 40 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 SG 45 50 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2019 SG-04 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 SG 35 65 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 33 28 17 10 12 0 0 61 22 15
2020 SG 10 40 10 15 25 0 0 50 40 20
2020 SG-04 10 30 10 10 40 0 0 40 50 10
2019 SG 30 20 15 30 5 0 0 50 35 20
2019 SG-04 45 9 18 27 0 0 0 55 27 11
2018 SG 10 45 15 15 15 0 0 55 30 20

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 28 27 10 23 12 0 0 55 34 15
2020 SG 10 35 5 15 35 0 0 45 50 20
2020 SG-04 10 10 10 20 50 0 0 20 70 10
2019 SG 15 35 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 20
2019 SG-04 18 27 36 9 9 0 0 45 18 11
2018 SG 15 20 25 15 25 0 0 35 40 20

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 28 38 12 16 6 0 0 66 22 15
2020 SG 0 42 37 16 5 0 0 42 21 19
2020 SG-04 0 20 50 20 10 0 0 20 30 10
2019 SG 14 43 24 14 5 0 0 57 19 21
2019 SG-04 25 42 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12
2018 SG 20 30 20 15 10 5 0 53 26 20

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 46 43 0 6 5 0 0 88 12 15
2020 SG 15 60 10 5 10 0 0 75 15 20
2020 SG-04 20 40 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2019 SG 19 62 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2019 SG-04 25 58 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2018 SG 15 75 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 44 35 0 10 11 0 0 79 21 15
2020 SG 25 30 15 25 0 0 5 58 26 20
2020 SG-04 50 10 20 10 0 0 10 67 11 10
2019 SG 19 48 19 14 0 0 0 67 14 21
2019 SG-04 25 67 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2018 SG 30 35 25 0 10 0 0 65 10 20

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 6 16 28 29 20 0 0 50 22 15
2020 SG 10 50 35 5 0 0 0 5 60 20
2020 SG-04 10 60 20 10 0 0 0 10 70 10
2019 SG 0 43 38 14 5 0 0 19 43 21
2019 SG-04 0 33 42 17 8 0 0 25 33 12
2018 SG 5 11 37 26 11 0 11 41 18 19

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 SG 19 25 36 15 5 0 0 20 44 15
2020 SG 20 50 25 0 5 0 0 5 70 20
2020 SG-04 20 60 10 0 10 0 0 10 80 10
2019 SG 10 19 43 14 14 0 0 29 29 21
2019 SG-04 8 8 42 25 17 0 0 42 17 12
2018 SG 10 5 65 5 5 0 10 11 17 20

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 SG 0 6 32 43 18 0 0 62 6 15
2020 SG 11 26 53 11 0 0 0 11 37 19
2019 SG 5 19 29 38 10 0 0 48 24 21
2019 SG-04 0 8 33 42 17 0 0 58 8 12
2018 SG 0 11 39 28 17 0 6 47 12 18

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 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 SG 11 22 28 27 13 0 0 39 33 15
2020 SG 25 50 20 0 5 0 0 5 75 20
2020 SG-04 20 30 40 0 10 0 0 10 50 10
2019 SG 19 29 19 24 10 0 0 33 48 21
2019 SG-04 8 17 25 33 17 0 0 50 25 12
2018 SG 21 37 21 0 11 0 11 12 65 19

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 SG 6 10 32 17 34 0 0 52 17 15
2020 SG 10 25 45 15 5 0 0 20 35 20
2020 SG-04 20 20 30 20 10 0 0 30 40 10
2019 SG 0 33 29 29 10 0 0 38 33 21
2019 SG-04 0 17 33 33 17 0 0 50 17 12
2018 SG 11 26 32 5 16 0 11 24 41 19

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 SG 12 20 55 12 0 0 0 12 32 15
2020 SG 15 45 35 5 0 0 0 5 60 20
2020 SG-04 20 40 40 0 0 0 0 0 60 10
2019 SG 5 38 33 14 10 0 0 24 43 21
2019 SG-04 8 33 25 17 17 0 0 33 42 12
2018 SG 11 26 42 0 11 0 11 12 41 19

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 SG 12 27 44 12 5 0 0 18 39 15
2020 SG 20 25 40 15 0 0 0 15 45 20
2020 SG-04 30 30 40 0 0 0 0 0 60 10
2019 SG 10 24 29 29 5 0 5 35 35 21
2019 SG-04 8 8 33 33 8 0 8 45 18 12
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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 SG 28 23 0 21 17 0 10 58 42 15
2020 SG 0 11 32 26 26 5 0 11 56 19
2020 SG-04 0 10 30 20 30 10 0 11 56 10
2019 SG 10 5 19 33 29 0 5 15 65 21
2019 SG-04 17 8 8 17 42 0 8 27 64 12
2018 SG 10 35 25 15 5 5 5 50 22 20

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 SG 52 16 10 11 12 0 0 67 23 15
2020 SG 11 32 16 21 21 0 0 42 42 19
2020 SG-04 10 30 10 20 30 0 0 40 50 10
2019 SG 19 10 14 24 33 0 0 29 57 21
2019 SG-04 25 17 8 8 42 0 0 42 50 12
2018 SG 35 20 20 15 10 0 0 55 25 20

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 51 27 12 11 0 0 0 77 11 15
2020 SG 16 32 16 11 26 0 0 47 37 19
2020 SG-04 10 30 10 10 40 0 0 40 50 10
2019 SG 10 24 19 24 24 0 0 33 48 21
2019 SG-04 17 33 17 8 25 0 0 50 33 12
2018 SG 30 50 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 46 27 5 5 17 0 0 72 23 15
2020 SG 16 37 16 5 26 0 0 53 32 19
2020 SG-04 10 40 10 0 40 0 0 50 40 10
2019 SG 20 40 15 20 5 0 0 60 25 20
2019 SG-04 27 36 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2018 SG 26 37 21 11 5 0 0 63 16 19

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 SG 39 28 5 0 12 10 7 80 14 15

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 34 33 5 5 6 10 7 80 14 15
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 46 32 5 5 5 0 6 83 11 15
2020 SG 25 35 15 5 20 0 0 60 25 20
2020 SG-04 10 20 30 10 30 0 0 30 40 10
2019 SG 38 29 19 10 5 0 0 67 14 21
2019 SG-04 50 25 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12

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 SG 48 31 10 0 11 0 0 79 11 15
2020 SG 30 25 20 5 20 0 0 55 25 20
2020 SG-04 30 0 30 10 30 0 0 30 40 10
2019 SG 38 19 19 10 14 0 0 57 24 21
2019 SG-04 58 8 17 0 17 0 0 67 17 12
2018 SG 37 37 11 11 5 0 0 74 16 19

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 SG 47 31 10 6 5 0 0 78 12 15
2020 SG 25 30 25 0 15 5 0 58 16 20
2020 SG-04 10 20 40 0 20 10 0 33 22 10

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 56 22 6 10 5 0 0 78 16 15
2020 SG 25 35 15 5 20 0 0 60 25 20
2020 SG-04 10 30 20 10 30 0 0 40 40 10
2019 SG 38 19 14 10 19 0 0 57 29 21
2019 SG-04 58 0 17 8 17 0 0 58 25 12
2018 SG 37 37 16 5 5 0 0 74 11 19

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 SG 68 27 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 63 15 5 17 0 0 0 78 17 15
2020 SG 30 25 25 5 15 0 0 55 20 20
2020 SG-04 20 20 30 10 20 0 0 40 30 10
2019 SG 43 14 24 5 14 0 0 57 19 21
2019 SG-04 58 8 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2018 SG 47 21 21 5 5 0 0 68 11 19

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 75 20 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2019 SG 67 29 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
2019 SG-04 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 26 27 15 11 6 15 0 62 20 15
2020 SG 0 10 25 30 30 5 0 11 63 20
2020 SG-04 0 20 0 30 40 10 0 22 78 10
2019 SG 10 14 5 33 38 0 0 24 71 21
2019 SG-04 17 8 8 25 42 0 0 25 67 12
2018 SG 15 10 20 25 25 5 0 26 53 20

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 20 7 21 20 17 15 0 32 44 15
2020 SG 0 10 25 30 35 0 0 10 65 20
2020 SG-04 0 20 0 30 50 0 0 20 80 10
2019 SG 10 19 10 24 38 0 0 29 62 21
2019 SG-04 17 8 17 17 42 0 0 25 58 12
2018 SG 20 15 15 20 30 0 0 35 50 20

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 7 13 21 15 17 28 0 27 44 15
2020 SG 0 10 20 35 35 0 0 10 70 20
2020 SG-04 0 20 0 40 40 0 0 20 80 10
2019 SG 5 33 14 19 29 0 0 38 48 21
2019 SG-04 8 33 17 17 25 0 0 42 42 12
2018 SG 10 15 20 20 30 5 0 26 53 20

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 SG 7 19 22 32 12 7 0 29 48 15
2020 SG 0 10 25 25 40 0 0 10 65 20
2020 SG-04 0 20 10 20 50 0 0 20 70 10
2019 SG 5 14 0 33 48 0 0 19 81 21
2019 SG-04 8 8 0 25 58 0 0 17 83 12
2018 SG 10 15 20 15 40 0 0 25 55 20

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 45 20 5 17 5 7 0 70 24 15
2020 SG 20 40 20 5 10 5 0 63 16 20
2020 SG-04 30 20 20 0 20 10 0 56 22 10
2019 SG 14 29 29 14 10 5 0 45 25 21
2019 SG-04 17 17 25 17 17 8 0 36 36 12
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 27 51 15 0 6 0 0 78 6 15
2020 SG 5 30 25 20 20 0 0 35 40 20
2020 SG-04 10 30 20 20 20 0 0 40 40 10
2019 SG 10 29 29 19 14 0 0 38 33 21
2019 SG-04 17 8 42 25 8 0 0 25 33 12
2018 SG 15 30 20 20 15 0 0 45 35 20

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 29 23 10 26 11 0 0 52 37 15
2020 SG 0 10 35 25 25 5 0 11 53 20
2020 SG-04 0 10 10 30 40 10 0 11 78 10
2019 SG 10 19 29 14 29 0 0 29 43 21
2019 SG-04 17 0 42 17 25 0 0 17 42 12

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 SG 21 35 0 33 11 0 0 56 44 15
2020 SG 10 35 15 15 25 0 0 45 40 20
2020 SG-04 20 30 0 10 40 0 0 50 50 10
2019 SG 19 24 5 14 38 0 0 43 52 21
2019 SG-04 25 17 0 17 42 0 0 42 58 12
2018 SG 16 42 11 21 11 0 0 58 32 19

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 SG 33 22 38 0 6 0 0 56 6 15
2020 SG 0 35 25 20 20 0 0 35 40 20
2020 SG-04 0 40 10 20 30 0 0 40 50 10
2019 SG 14 19 24 10 33 0 0 33 43 21
2019 SG-04 17 8 33 0 42 0 0 25 42 12
2018 SG 15 25 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 20

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 29 16 5 23 22 5 0 48 47 15
2020 SG 5 15 10 30 40 0 0 20 70 20
2020 SG-04 10 10 0 20 60 0 0 20 80 10
2019 SG 10 5 14 24 43 5 0 15 70 21
2019 SG-04 17 8 8 17 42 8 0 27 64 12
2018 SG 5 5 15 30 30 10 5 12 71 20

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 34 12 22 26 6 0 0 46 32 15
2020 SG 5 20 20 30 25 0 0 25 55 20
2020 SG-04 10 10 20 30 30 0 0 20 60 10
2019 SG 10 24 10 14 43 0 0 33 57 21
2019 SG-04 17 17 8 8 50 0 0 33 58 12
2018 SG 15 15 25 15 30 0 0 30 45 20

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 43 31 10 0 11 5 0 77 12 15
2020 SG 30 35 25 0 5 0 5 68 5 20
2020 SG-04 30 50 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2019 SG 38 19 24 5 5 0 10 63 11 21
2019 SG-04 33 17 25 0 8 0 17 60 10 12

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 SG 44 13 25 11 6 0 0 58 17 15
2020 SG 15 25 25 15 15 0 5 42 32 20
2020 SG-04 20 20 20 10 20 0 10 44 33 10
2019 SG 14 24 33 10 10 5 5 42 21 21
2019 SG-04 17 17 33 0 17 8 8 40 20 12

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 SG 72 5 5 0 6 12 0 87 7 15
2020 SG 55 20 0 5 10 10 0 83 17 20
2020 SG-04 40 20 0 10 20 10 0 67 33 10
2019 SG 52 5 24 0 5 5 10 67 6 21
2019 SG-04 50 8 17 0 8 0 17 70 10 12

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 SG 77 5 0 6 0 0 12 93 7 15
2020 SG 70 10 5 0 5 0 10 89 6 20
2020 SG-04 60 10 10 0 10 0 10 78 11 10
2019 SG 52 5 14 0 0 0 29 80 0 21
2019 SG-04 58 0 17 0 0 0 25 78 0 12

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 SG 14 35 7 27 17 0 0 48 44 15
2020 SG 5 10 15 25 45 0 0 15 70 20
2020 SG-04 10 10 10 20 50 0 0 20 70 10
2019 SG 14 24 0 10 52 0 0 38 62 21
2019 SG-04 17 17 0 17 50 0 0 33 67 12
2018 SG 5 11 16 42 26 0 0 16 68 19

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 SG 28 37 12 5 11 6 0 70 17 15
2020 SG 5 35 20 20 20 0 0 40 40 20
2020 SG-04 10 10 20 30 30 0 0 20 60 10
2019 SG 19 19 14 24 19 5 0 40 45 21
2019 SG-04 17 25 17 25 17 0 0 42 42 12
2018 SG 10 30 30 15 15 0 0 40 30 20

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 34 28 17 10 12 0 0 61 22 15
2020 SG 5 35 25 15 20 0 0 40 35 20
2020 SG-04 10 20 10 30 30 0 0 30 60 10
2019 SG 10 25 25 20 20 0 0 35 40 20
2019 SG-04 9 27 36 9 18 0 0 36 27 11
2018 SG 16 21 47 11 5 0 0 37 16 19

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 SG 28 46 10 0 6 10 0 82 7 15
2020 SG 10 30 20 10 15 15 0 47 29 20
2020 SG-04 10 20 10 10 20 30 0 43 43 10
2019 SG 10 38 33 5 5 10 0 53 11 21
2019 SG-04 8 33 33 0 8 17 0 50 10 12
2018 SG 20 35 35 5 0 5 0 58 5 20

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 SG 22 39 5 0 11 22 0 79 15 15
2020 SG 15 15 25 10 15 20 0 38 31 20
2020 SG-04 10 10 10 10 20 40 0 33 50 10

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 SG 39 22 5 10 6 17 0 73 20 15
2020 SG 15 50 10 10 15 0 0 65 25 20
2020 SG-04 20 50 0 10 20 0 0 70 30 10

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 SG 6 10 0 10 41 7 26 75 25 15

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 0 24 10 5 6 54 0 53 26 15

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 51 37 0 5 6 0 0 88 12 15
2020 SG 15 60 5 5 15 0 0 75 20 20
2020 SG-04 10 50 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 10
2019 SG 19 38 5 14 24 0 0 57 38 21
2019 SG-04 17 50 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 12
2018 SG 20 45 25 10 0 0 0 65 10 20

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 33 40 10 5 12 0 0 73 17 15
2020 SG 10 15 25 25 25 0 0 25 50 20
2020 SG-04 10 10 30 10 40 0 0 20 50 10
2019 SG 14 10 24 19 33 0 0 24 52 21
2019 SG-04 17 8 33 17 25 0 0 25 42 12
2018 SG 20 15 40 0 25 0 0 35 25 20

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 SG 28 45 10 5 12 0 0 73 17 15
2020 SG 5 26 26 21 21 0 0 32 42 19
2020 SG-04 0 30 20 20 30 0 0 30 50 10
2019 SG 14 14 24 24 24 0 0 29 48 21
2019 SG-04 17 25 25 25 8 0 0 42 33 12
2018 SG 15 30 30 5 20 0 0 45 25 20

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 SG 28 33 22 5 12 0 0 61 17 15
2020 SG 0 35 15 20 30 0 0 35 50 20
2020 SG-04 0 30 20 10 40 0 0 30 50 10
2019 SG 19 10 10 24 33 5 0 30 60 21
2019 SG-04 17 17 0 33 33 0 0 33 67 12
2018 SG 10 25 25 15 15 10 0 39 33 20
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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 SG 17 47 36 15
2020 SG 16 37 47 19
2019 SG 19 38 43 21
2019 SG-04 8 50 42 12
2018 SG 10 40 50 20
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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
2020 SG 45 55 20
2020 SG-04 50 50 10
2019 SG 57 43 21
2019 SG-04 58 42 12

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 58 42 12

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 58 42 12

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 0 100 12

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 0 100 12

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 0 100 12

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 50 50 12

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 50 50 12

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 42 58 12

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 58 42 12

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 58 42 12

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 0 100 12

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 50 50 12

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 58 42 12

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 42 58 12

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 0 100 12

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 0 100 12

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2019 SG 0 100 12

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 SG 0 21 5 16 6 44 7 44 46 15
2020 SG 0 5 35 20 20 15 5 6 50 20
2020 SG-04 0 0 20 10 30 30 10 0 67 10
2019 SG 5 19 14 14 24 24 0 31 50 21
2019 SG-04 8 17 17 17 17 25 0 33 44 12
2018 SG 0 10 35 10 5 40 0 17 25 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 39 21 5 16 6 13 0 69 26 15
2020 SG 0 21 16 37 21 5 0 22 61 19
2019 SG 10 19 24 5 38 5 0 30 45 21
2019 SG-04 8 25 25 0 33 8 0 36 36 12
2018 SG 0 40 25 20 10 5 0 42 32 20
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Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2018 SG 0 100 20

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 SG 5 5 40 10 20 15 5 13 38 20
2020 SG-04 0 0 30 0 30 30 10 0 50 10
2019 SG 10 19 33 5 5 29 0 40 13 21
2019 SG-04 17 17 17 0 8 42 0 57 14 12
2018 SG 0 10 30 15 0 40 5 18 27 20

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 SG 39 26 11 0 6 18 0 79 8 15
2020 SG 5 15 25 20 20 15 0 24 47 20
2020 SG-04 0 20 10 10 30 30 0 29 57 10
2019 SG 14 29 29 10 5 14 0 50 17 21
2019 SG-04 17 25 25 0 8 25 0 56 11 12
2018 SG 0 40 35 15 0 10 0 44 17 20
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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 SG 29 42 17 0 12 0 0 71 12 15
2020 SG 40 30 20 5 5 0 0 70 10 20
2020 SG-04 50 20 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2019 SG 29 38 24 5 5 0 0 67 10 21
2019 SG-04 25 33 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12
2018 SG 25 25 45 0 5 0 0 50 5 20

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 13 35 30 5 16 0 0 48 22 15
2020 SG 16 16 32 26 11 0 0 32 37 19
2019 SG 10 14 38 29 10 0 0 24 38 21
2019 SG-04 8 25 42 17 8 0 0 33 25 12
2018 SG 20 25 25 25 5 0 0 45 30 20

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 SG 31 37 21 11 0 0 0 68 11 15
2020 SG 16 37 21 21 5 0 0 53 26 19
2019 SG 19 38 24 10 10 0 0 57 19 21
2019 SG-04 17 58 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2018 SG 35 20 25 15 5 0 0 55 20 20

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 SG 28 16 22 23 12 0 0 43 35 15
2020 SG 25 15 5 35 20 0 0 40 55 20
2020 SG-04 40 20 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2019 SG 10 29 43 5 14 0 0 38 19 21
2019 SG-04 17 42 33 0 8 0 0 58 8 12
2018 SG 16 16 26 21 21 0 0 32 42 19

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 SG 49 23 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 15
2020 SG 37 32 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 19
2019 SG 38 38 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 21
2019 SG-04 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2018 SG 35 20 35 5 0 0 5 58 5 20

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 44 11 24 12 10 0 0 55 22 15
2020 SG 37 21 21 11 11 0 0 58 21 19
2019 SG 14 24 38 10 14 0 0 38 24 21
2019 SG-04 17 33 33 0 17 0 0 50 17 12
2018 SG 30 5 30 25 10 0 0 35 35 20

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 SG 28 17 27 10 17 0 0 46 28 15
2020 SG 10 30 15 30 10 5 0 42 42 20
2020 SG-04 10 30 10 20 20 10 0 44 44 10
2019 SG 5 29 43 19 5 0 0 33 24 21
2019 SG-04 8 17 58 17 0 0 0 25 17 12
2018 SG 5 30 40 20 5 0 0 35 25 20

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 40 38 11 5 6 0 0 78 11 15
2020 SG 5 35 20 20 20 0 0 40 40 20
2020 SG-04 0 40 20 10 30 0 0 40 40 10
2019 SG 5 48 19 29 0 0 0 52 29 21
2019 SG-04 8 50 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 12
2018 SG 10 55 15 15 5 0 0 65 20 20

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 SG 51 27 10 5 6 0 0 78 12 15
2020 SG 5 30 30 20 15 0 0 35 35 20
2020 SG-04 10 30 30 10 20 0 0 40 30 10
2019 SG 24 24 19 29 5 0 0 48 33 21
2019 SG-04 33 17 17 25 8 0 0 50 33 12
2018 SG 5 45 20 25 5 0 0 50 30 20

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 SG 51 11 28 0 11 0 0 61 11 15
2020 SG 21 37 16 11 16 0 0 58 26 19
2019 SG 24 19 29 24 5 0 0 43 29 21
2019 SG-04 25 25 25 17 8 0 0 50 25 12

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 SG 71 23 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2020 SG 20 30 15 10 20 0 5 53 32 20
2020 SG-04 30 30 0 0 30 0 10 67 33 10

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 SG 64 24 5 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2020 SG 15 35 30 10 5 0 5 53 16 20
2020 SG-04 20 30 30 0 10 0 10 56 11 10
2019 SG 24 33 38 0 5 0 0 57 5 21
2019 SG-04 25 33 42 0 0 0 0 58 0 12
2018 SG 20 50 25 5 0 0 0 70 5 20

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 SG 42 30 10 0 11 0 7 77 12 15
2020 SG 35 45 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20
2020 SG-04 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 SG 19 52 19 0 10 0 0 71 10 21
2019 SG-04 25 42 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 12
2018 SG 40 30 15 10 0 0 5 74 11 20

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 SG 50 26 11 0 13 0 0 76 13 15
2020 SG 25 30 45 0 0 0 0 55 0 20
2020 SG-04 30 30 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10

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 SG 81 6 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 15
2020 SG 80 0 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 20
2020 SG-04 80 0 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 SG 62 10 10 0 10 5 5 79 11 21
2019 SG-04 67 8 8 0 8 8 0 82 9 12
2018 SG 50 25 10 0 0 5 10 88 0 20

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 SG 67 10 11 0 12 0 0 78 12 15
2020 SG 40 25 0 10 25 0 0 65 35 20
2020 SG-04 40 10 0 10 40 0 0 50 50 10
2019 SG 38 19 10 14 19 0 0 57 33 21
2019 SG-04 42 25 0 17 17 0 0 67 33 12
2018 SG 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20

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 SG 79 5 10 0 5 0 0 84 5 15
2020 SG 37 26 11 5 21 0 0 63 26 19
2020 SG-04 30 20 10 10 30 0 0 50 40 10
2019 SG 29 29 19 14 5 0 5 60 20 21
2019 SG-04 33 8 25 25 8 0 0 42 33 12
2018 SG 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20

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 SG 50 22 23 0 5 0 0 72 5 15
2020 SG 5 26 21 21 26 0 0 32 47 19
2019 SG 33 19 14 19 14 0 0 52 33 21
2019 SG-04 33 33 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 12
2018 SG 20 40 35 5 0 0 0 60 5 20

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 SG 66 0 12 5 0 0 17 80 6 15
2020 SG 60 5 0 5 0 0 30 93 7 20
2020 SG-04 70 0 0 0 0 0 30 100 0 10
2019 SG 25 20 10 5 0 0 40 75 8 20
2019 SG-04 33 8 0 8 0 0 50 83 17 12
2018 SG 35 15 10 0 0 0 40 83 0 20

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 SG 62 22 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 15
2020 SG 45 35 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 20
2020 SG-04 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 SG 43 33 14 0 0 0 10 84 0 21
2019 SG-04 33 25 25 0 0 0 17 70 0 12
2018 SG 20 55 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 20

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 76 10 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 SG 55 30 5 0 5 5 0 89 5 20
2020 SG-04 40 40 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10
2019 SG 62 29 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21
2019 SG-04 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2018 SG 70 25 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 56 16 11 5 0 0 13 82 5 15
2020 SG 50 20 15 5 10 0 0 70 15 20
2020 SG-04 40 20 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2019 SG 38 43 10 5 0 0 5 85 5 21
2019 SG-04 25 58 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 12
2018 SG 45 35 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 20

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 SG 7 33 32 10 17 0 0 41 27 15
2020 SG 0 15 45 20 20 0 0 15 40 20
2020 SG-04 0 0 60 20 20 0 0 0 40 10
2019 SG 5 19 48 24 5 0 0 24 29 21
2019 SG-04 8 25 58 8 0 0 0 33 8 12
2018 SG 10 20 60 5 5 0 0 30 10 20

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 SG 17 10 48 17 7 0 0 25 27 15
2020 SG 25 35 35 5 0 0 0 5 60 20
2020 SG-04 20 50 30 0 0 0 0 0 70 10
2019 SG 5 43 48 0 5 0 0 5 48 21
2019 SG-04 0 42 50 0 8 0 0 8 42 12
2018 SG 11 11 61 17 0 0 0 17 22 18

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 13 60 5 15 6 0 0 73 22 15
2020 SG 11 32 26 16 16 0 0 42 32 19
2020 SG-04 20 30 10 20 20 0 0 50 40 10
2019 SG 10 33 29 14 10 5 0 45 25 21
2019 SG-04 17 33 25 17 0 8 0 55 18 12
2018 SG 10 55 0 20 15 0 0 65 35 20

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 7 38 33 5 17 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 SG 38 45 10 0 0 7 0 89 0 15
2020 SG 30 35 20 0 15 0 0 65 15 20
2020 SG-04 40 20 20 0 20 0 0 60 20 10

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 SG 38 27 5 5 17 7 0 71 24 15
2020 SG 25 25 20 15 15 0 0 50 30 20
2020 SG-04 30 20 10 20 20 0 0 50 40 10

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 SG 49 35 5 10 0 0 0 84 10 15
2020 SG 35 20 15 15 15 0 0 55 30 20
2020 SG-04 40 20 0 20 20 0 0 60 40 10

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 SG 21 51 0 10 12 7 0 77 23 15
2020 SG 0 5 25 40 30 0 0 5 70 20
2020 SG-04 0 10 30 30 30 0 0 10 60 10
2019 SG 5 14 19 24 38 0 0 19 62 21
2019 SG-04 8 25 8 25 33 0 0 33 58 12
2018 SG 5 30 25 20 20 0 0 35 40 20
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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 SG 11 89 15
2020 SG 25 75 20
2020 SG-04 30 70 10
2019 SG 10 90 21
2019 SG-04 8 92 12

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 SG 43 40 10 0 0 6 0 89 0 15
2020 SG 30 45 0 10 10 5 0 79 21 20
2020 SG-04 40 30 0 0 20 10 0 78 22 10
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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 SG 12 66 22 0 15
2020 SG 25 50 25 0 20
2020 SG-04 30 30 40 0 10

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 SG 75 11 0 0 7 0 7 93 7 15
2020 SG 50 25 0 15 5 0 5 79 21 20
2020 SG-04 40 30 0 10 10 0 10 78 22 10
2019 SG 57 19 5 5 10 5 0 80 15 21
2019 SG-04 50 17 8 8 8 8 0 73 18 12
2018 SG 70 20 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
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