2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Natural Resources Canada by Question 81. Are you a supervisor?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	31	46	4	13	7	77	19	870
2022	Non-supervisor	42	42	4	8	3	84	11	2035
2020	Supervisor	38	44	4	12	2	82	14	861
2020	Non-supervisor	37	46	4	11	2	83	13	2012

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	Supervisor	69	20	5	2	1	1	1	91	4	870
2022	Non-supervisor	76	16	4	1	1	1	1	93	3	2035
2020	Supervisor	76	17	3	2	1	0	1	94	3	859
2020	Non-supervisor	76	16	3	2	1	1	1	93	3	2001

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	37	35	7	10	9	1	73	20	870
2022	Non-supervisor	47	32	7	8	4	1	81	12	2030
2020	Supervisor	35	42	8	11	3	1	78	14	857
2020	Non-supervisor	35	43	9	10	2	0	78	12	2008
2019	Supervisor	54	30	4	8	3	0	84	11	849
2019	Non-supervisor	49	34	6	7	4	0	83	11	1989

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	33	39	11	12	5	1	72	17	865
2022	Non-supervisor	34	38	12	10	5	1	73	15	2035
2020	Supervisor	35	41	10	9	4	1	77	13	859
2020	Non-supervisor	34	40	12	9	4	1	75	13	2001
2019	Supervisor	36	36	13	10	3	1	74	13	846
2019	Non-supervisor	32	39	13	12	4	1	71	16	1983
2018	Supervisor	29	47	10	10	3	0	77	13	759
2018	Non-supervisor	25	44	13	12	5	1	70	17	1909

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	46	37	8	6	3	0	83	10	870
2022	Non-supervisor	52	31	8	6	3	1	83	9	2035
2020	Supervisor	51	32	8	5	2	1	85	8	855
2020	Non-supervisor	49	34	8	6	2	1	84	8	1993
2019	Supervisor	57	31	7	3	2	0	88	5	844
2019	Non-supervisor	54	31	7	5	2	0	85	7	1977

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	Supervisor	35	34	9	13	9	0	0	69	22	870
2022	Non-supervisor	50	28	9	7	5	0	1	79	12	2035
2020	Supervisor	39	34	9	12	6	0	0	72	18	857
2020	Non-supervisor	48	31	9	6	4	0	1	81	10	1999
2019	Supervisor	40	33	10	10	6	0	0	73	16	844
2019	Non-supervisor	50	28	10	7	5	1	1	79	11	1985
2018	Supervisor	39	33	10	10	6	0	1	73	17	761
2018	Non-supervisor	46	33	9	7	4	0	1	80	11	1904

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	41	38	10	6	4	80	11	870
2022	Non-supervisor	40	37	11	8	4	78	12	2040
2020	Supervisor	45	38	9	6	3	82	9	862
2020	Non-supervisor	39	40	11	7	3	79	10	2009
2019	Supervisor	44	39	8	6	4	83	9	848
2019	Non-supervisor	38	36	12	8	5	75	13	1990
2018	Supervisor	41	43	9	4	2	84	7	756
2018	Non-supervisor	35	41	12	8	4	76	12	1899

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	30	37	15	11	8	0	66	19	870
2022	Non-supervisor	37	33	13	9	7	0	71	16	2040
2020	Supervisor	33	40	12	11	5	0	72	16	863
2020	Non-supervisor	35	37	13	9	5	1	72	14	2006
2019	Supervisor	31	35	14	14	6	0	66	20	847
2019	Non-supervisor	31	36	14	12	7	0	67	19	1987
2018	Supervisor	31	34	15	11	8	0	65	19	757
2018	Non-supervisor	27	35	15	13	9	0	63	22	1905

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	35	43	7	10	5	78	15	870
2022	Non-supervisor	36	41	9	9	5	77	14	2040
2020	Supervisor	37	41	10	8	5	77	13	858
2020	Non-supervisor	34	42	10	10	4	76	14	1996
2019	Supervisor	32	41	11	11	4	73	16	842
2019	Non-supervisor	30	39	13	13	5	70	18	1984
2018	Supervisor	33	40	10	12	4	74	16	762
2018	Non-supervisor	27	41	13	12	6	69	18	1907

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	49	38	7	4	2	87	6	865
2022	Non-supervisor	45	38	8	6	3	83	9	2035
2020	Supervisor	53	36	5	4	3	88	6	857
2020	Non-supervisor	43	39	10	6	2	82	8	2000
2019	Supervisor	46	38	8	5	2	85	7	842
2019	Non-supervisor	37	40	12	8	3	77	11	1986
2018	Supervisor	50	38	8	4	1	87	5	761
2018	Non-supervisor	37	43	11	6	2	81	8	1904

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	39	36	10	9	7	74	16	870
2022	Non-supervisor	39	34	12	9	6	74	15	2035
2020	Supervisor	41	37	9	8	5	78	13	862
2020	Non-supervisor	37	37	12	9	5	74	14	2002
2019	Supervisor	38	35	12	10	6	73	15	842
2019	Non-supervisor	36	34	12	11	7	70	18	1981
2018	Supervisor	38	38	10	8	5	76	14	758
2018	Non-supervisor	31	37	14	11	8	67	19	1906

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	57	31	7	3	1	89	4	870
2022	Non-supervisor	50	34	11	4	2	84	5	2035
2020	Supervisor	60	30	7	2	2	90	4	854
2020	Non-supervisor	50	34	11	4	1	84	5	1991
2019	Supervisor	58	30	8	2	2	88	4	838
2019	Non-supervisor	50	32	11	4	2	83	6	1980
2018	Supervisor	58	33	7	1	1	91	2	755
2018	Non-supervisor	48	36	10	4	2	84	6	1890

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	40	39	8	7	5	0	80	12	865
2022	Non-supervisor	34	39	11	9	6	0	73	15	2030
2020	Supervisor	46	35	9	6	4	0	81	10	860
2020	Non-supervisor	33	40	13	8	5	1	74	13	1994
2019	Supervisor	43	36	9	7	5	0	79	12	845
2019	Non-supervisor	33	36	14	12	5	0	70	17	1980
2018	Supervisor	40	40	9	8	3	0	80	11	755
2018	Non-supervisor	29	39	14	12	6	0	68	18	1901

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	48	33	10	4	5	0	81	9	865
2022	Non-supervisor	44	31	13	7	4	0	76	11	2035
2020	Supervisor	51	31	8	6	4	0	82	9	863
2020	Non-supervisor	41	33	14	7	4	1	75	11	2008
2019	Supervisor	47	33	10	6	4	0	81	10	843
2019	Non-supervisor	39	32	15	8	4	0	72	13	1984
2018	Supervisor	47	33	11	5	3	0	81	8	756
2018	Non-supervisor	36	35	15	9	5	0	71	14	1899

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	Supervisor	35	35	13	10	6	0	0	70	17	865
2022	Non-supervisor	39	34	13	8	4	1	1	74	12	2035
2020	Supervisor	34	42	11	9	3	0	1	76	13	858
2020	Non-supervisor	34	41	13	8	3	1	1	76	11	2005
2019	Supervisor	30	39	12	12	5	0	1	70	18	840
2019	Non-supervisor	33	39	15	8	4	1	1	72	12	1962
2018	Supervisor	32	36	13	13	5	0	1	69	18	759
2018	Non-supervisor	27	37	18	11	6	0	1	65	17	1899

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	44	37	10	6	3	81	9	870
2022	Non-supervisor	46	36	10	5	2	82	8	2040
2020	Supervisor	49	36	9	4	2	85	6	860
2020	Non-supervisor	46	37	10	5	2	83	7	2011
2019	Supervisor	48	37	9	5	1	85	7	847
2019	Non-supervisor	45	36	10	6	3	80	9	1987
2018	Supervisor	47	37	11	4	1	84	5	755
2018	Non-supervisor	40	39	12	6	3	79	9	1906

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	16	26	23	19	15	1	42	35	870
2022	Non-supervisor	42	34	14	5	4	1	77	9	2035
2020	Supervisor	14	31	24	18	13	0	45	31	857
2020	Non-supervisor	38	36	16	7	3	1	74	10	2001
2019	Supervisor	19	29	24	16	12	0	48	27	847
2019	Non-supervisor	41	35	14	5	3	1	77	9	1981
2018	Supervisor	17	31	23	17	12	0	48	29	760
2018	Non-supervisor	37	34	17	7	4	1	72	11	1913

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	Supervisor	11	25	38	19	6	0	1	25	36	870
2022	Non-supervisor	7	19	36	22	11	1	4	35	27	2035
2020	Supervisor	9	21	43	21	6	0	0	27	30	862
2020	Non-supervisor	6	18	38	26	10	1	2	36	24	2003
2019	Supervisor	9	24	41	20	5	0	1	25	34	848
2019	Non-supervisor	7	20	35	25	10	1	1	36	28	1987
2018	Supervisor	9	24	44	18	5	1	1	23	33	756
2018	Non-supervisor	8	22	36	24	8	1	2	33	31	1902

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	Supervisor	19	31	35	12	3	0	1	15	50	870
2022	Non-supervisor	15	24	30	14	9	2	6	25	42	2035
2020	Supervisor	15	25	34	20	5	0	0	25	41	858
2020	Non-supervisor	11	22	34	18	10	2	2	29	35	2000
2019	Supervisor	18	30	30	15	5	0	1	20	49	845
2019	Non-supervisor	16	23	29	17	11	2	2	29	41	1980
2018	Supervisor	23	26	33	15	3	1	1	18	49	755
2018	Non-supervisor	18	26	29	15	8	2	2	23	46	1896

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	Supervisor	13	27	33	18	7	0	1	25	41	865
2022	Non-supervisor	7	12	27	30	20	0	3	52	20	2030
2020	Supervisor	12	25	37	20	6	0	1	26	37	859
2020	Non-supervisor	5	12	30	32	17	1	2	51	18	1992
2019	Supervisor	12	26	35	20	6	0	1	26	38	842
2019	Non-supervisor	6	12	29	30	21	1	2	52	18	1979
2018	Supervisor	14	27	34	21	5	0	1	25	41	755
2018	Non-supervisor	8	15	31	30	14	1	2	45	23	1896

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	Supervisor	24	32	28	10	5	0	1	15	56	865
2022	Non-supervisor	11	17	25	22	18	2	6	43	30	2030
2020	Supervisor	23	28	30	13	4	1	1	18	52	859
2020	Non-supervisor	11	17	27	24	16	2	3	42	29	1999
2019	Supervisor	22	27	32	13	4	0	1	17	50	848
2019	Non-supervisor	11	18	25	24	17	2	3	43	30	1981
2018	Supervisor	25	32	27	10	4	1	1	14	58	757
2018	Non-supervisor	14	22	27	19	12	2	4	33	38	1898

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	Supervisor	15	24	28	21	9	0	3	31	40	870
2022	Non-supervisor	8	15	22	20	20	6	9	48	27	2035
2020	Supervisor	7	16	28	32	14	1	2	47	24	857
2020	Non-supervisor	6	11	22	30	23	4	4	58	18	1999
2019	Supervisor	10	20	32	26	10	0	2	36	31	842
2019	Non-supervisor	7	13	24	25	23	4	3	52	22	1973
2018	Supervisor	11	19	32	24	11	1	2	36	31	752
2018	Non-supervisor	9	14	27	25	17	4	4	46	25	1894

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	Supervisor	26	31	28	9	3	0	1	13	58	865
2022	Non-supervisor	15	20	29	16	12	3	5	31	37	2035
2020	Supervisor	16	28	37	13	5	0	1	18	44	857
2020	Non-supervisor	10	19	30	22	13	3	3	36	31	2001
2019	Supervisor	20	31	29	14	5	1	1	19	51	848
2019	Non-supervisor	13	21	31	18	12	3	3	32	36	1979
2018	Supervisor	23	29	32	10	4	1	1	14	53	756
2018	Non-supervisor	16	24	31	15	8	3	3	25	42	1903

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	Supervisor	6	16	36	29	11	0	2	41	22	870
2022	Non-supervisor	4	9	29	31	22	1	4	56	14	2035
2020	Supervisor	6	18	39	28	9	0	1	37	24	861
2020	Non-supervisor	4	12	36	31	16	1	1	47	16	2001
2019	Supervisor	8	19	37	26	9	1	1	35	28	847
2019	Non-supervisor	6	14	32	29	17	1	2	47	20	1986

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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	Supervisor	26	32	16	10	8	4	5	64	19	865
2022	Non-supervisor	29	27	16	7	5	10	7	67	14	2035
2020	Supervisor	30	37	16	8	5	3	2	70	13	861
2020	Non-supervisor	29	27	17	8	5	9	5	65	15	2006
2019	Supervisor	33	32	13	10	6	3	3	69	17	848
2019	Non-supervisor	31	24	15	10	8	7	6	63	20	1988
2018	Supervisor	25	38	16	10	6	3	3	67	17	757
2018	Non-supervisor	24	30	17	10	7	8	4	61	20	1907

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	Supervisor	52	29	7	7	5	0	0	82	12	865
2022	Non-supervisor	52	26	8	7	5	2	0	79	13	2035
2020	Supervisor	56	27	6	6	4	0	0	83	10	858
2020	Non-supervisor	49	27	9	8	5	1	0	77	13	2003
2019	Supervisor	51	28	7	8	5	0	0	79	13	847
2019	Non-supervisor	45	27	9	9	8	1	0	73	17	1987
2018	Supervisor	49	29	9	8	4	0	0	79	12	754
2018	Non-supervisor	39	30	11	11	7	2	1	70	19	1907

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	Supervisor	55	30	6	6	4	0	0	85	10	865
2022	Non-supervisor	62	26	4	5	2	0	0	89	7	2035
2020	Supervisor	56	32	5	5	2	0	0	88	7	858
2020	Non-supervisor	58	27	7	5	2	1	0	86	7	1996
2019	Supervisor	51	34	5	8	2	0	0	85	10	848
2019	Non-supervisor	53	30	7	6	3	0	0	83	9	1985
2018	Supervisor	48	38	6	6	2	0	0	86	8	756
2018	Non-supervisor	49	33	8	6	4	0	1	82	10	1904

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	Supervisor	52	34	7	3	3	1	0	87	6	865
2022	Non-supervisor	52	32	8	4	2	1	0	85	7	2035
2020	Supervisor	57	33	5	3	2	0	0	90	5	853
2020	Non-supervisor	49	34	9	5	2	1	0	83	7	1989
2019	Supervisor	54	31	9	5	1	1	0	85	6	849
2019	Non-supervisor	47	32	11	6	2	1	0	80	9	1988
2018	Supervisor	47	39	7	4	2	0	0	87	6	756
2018	Non-supervisor	41	38	11	5	3	1	1	81	8	1906

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	Supervisor	47	28	8	4	4	4	4	82	9	870
2022	Non-supervisor	42	25	9	7	4	8	5	77	12	2035

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	Supervisor	44	29	10	5	4	5	4	80	9	870
2022	Non-supervisor	41	25	11	6	4	9	5	76	12	2040

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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	Supervisor	64	26	6	2	2	0	1	90	4	870
2022	Non-supervisor	49	29	10	4	3	1	5	82	7	2040
2020	Supervisor	66	23	6	3	1	0	1	89	4	862
2020	Non-supervisor	51	25	12	4	3	2	3	80	8	2008
2019	Supervisor	63	24	8	3	1	0	1	88	4	844
2019	Non-supervisor	47	27	14	5	3	1	3	77	8	1989

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	Supervisor	42	32	12	8	5	0	0	74	13	870
2022	Non-supervisor	47	29	10	7	5	0	0	77	12	2035
2020	Supervisor	46	31	12	7	4	0	0	77	11	861
2020	Non-supervisor	47	30	11	6	5	1	1	78	11	2008
2019	Supervisor	41	32	11	9	5	1	0	75	15	848
2019	Non-supervisor	41	32	12	8	5	0	1	74	14	1982
2018	Supervisor	37	35	12	11	5	0	0	72	16	757
2018	Non-supervisor	38	35	13	8	5	1	1	74	13	1897

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	Supervisor	52	25	11	4	4	1	1	80	9	870
2022	Non-supervisor	56	22	11	4	4	2	1	80	9	2035
2020	Supervisor	52	25	12	5	4	2	1	78	9	862
2020	Non-supervisor	52	24	12	4	5	1	1	78	10	2004

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	Supervisor	48	31	9	7	4	0	0	80	11	865
2022	Non-supervisor	51	28	10	6	4	1	0	80	10	2030
2020	Supervisor	51	30	9	6	3	1	0	82	9	863
2020	Non-supervisor	50	29	10	6	4	1	0	80	10	2009
2019	Supervisor	45	33	10	8	4	1	0	79	12	841
2019	Non-supervisor	45	30	11	8	5	1	1	76	13	1980
2018	Supervisor	42	34	11	9	4	0	0	77	12	755
2018	Non-supervisor	41	33	12	9	5	0	0	75	13	1886

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	Supervisor	66	25	4	2	1	1	1	93	3	870
2022	Non-supervisor	70	20	3	2	1	2	1	93	4	2035

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	54	27	9	6	4	0	81	10	870
2022	Non-supervisor	57	25	9	6	4	0	81	10	2035
2020	Supervisor	57	25	9	6	3	0	83	8	863
2020	Non-supervisor	59	24	7	5	3	0	84	8	2010
2019	Supervisor	48	31	10	6	4	0	80	10	850
2019	Non-supervisor	52	27	10	6	4	0	79	10	1990
2018	Supervisor	48	28	12	7	4	0	76	12	757
2018	Non-supervisor	47	28	11	8	5	1	75	14	1896

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	81	10	3	1	2	2	94	3	870
2022	Non-supervisor	83	8	3	1	1	2	94	3	2040
2019	Supervisor	81	9	5	2	1	1	91	3	843
2019	Non-supervisor	82	9	4	1	1	3	94	2	1982

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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	Supervisor	32	33	15	9	7	5	0	68	16	865
2022	Non-supervisor	39	26	12	6	5	11	1	74	12	2040
2020	Supervisor	36	34	13	7	3	6	0	75	11	862
2020	Non-supervisor	39	28	12	5	4	12	0	76	10	2006
2019	Supervisor	26	36	16	11	7	4	0	65	19	847
2019	Non-supervisor	33	28	16	8	5	10	0	68	14	1992
2018	Supervisor	29	31	19	11	6	4	0	63	18	756
2018	Non-supervisor	27	31	17	9	7	9	0	64	17	1905

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	26	32	16	13	11	2	60	24	865
2022	Non-supervisor	33	30	14	10	8	4	66	19	2040
2020	Supervisor	34	34	17	9	5	1	69	14	862
2020	Non-supervisor	35	33	14	8	6	3	71	15	2006
2019	Supervisor	24	35	19	14	7	1	59	21	845
2019	Non-supervisor	29	31	16	11	8	5	63	20	1986
2018	Supervisor	24	34	19	16	7	1	58	22	757
2018	Non-supervisor	23	34	17	13	9	4	59	24	1904

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	17	32	18	16	14	3	51	31	870
2022	Non-supervisor	25	26	18	13	9	8	56	24	2035
2020	Supervisor	21	38	19	13	6	3	61	20	860
2020	Non-supervisor	25	32	17	12	6	8	62	19	2003
2019	Supervisor	16	31	22	19	10	2	48	29	843
2019	Non-supervisor	20	28	20	14	9	9	53	25	1981
2018	Supervisor	14	34	21	20	9	2	49	30	755
2018	Non-supervisor	16	27	21	17	11	8	47	30	1905

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	15	35	18	18	13	1	50	32	870
2022	Non-supervisor	23	30	16	15	11	4	56	27	2035
2020	Supervisor	22	42	15	14	6	1	64	20	862
2020	Non-supervisor	26	36	14	14	7	3	64	21	2008
2019	Supervisor	14	33	19	21	10	2	48	32	845
2019	Non-supervisor	19	28	18	17	12	5	50	31	1987
2018	Supervisor	14	32	20	22	11	1	46	33	759
2018	Non-supervisor	15	28	19	20	14	4	44	35	1905

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	Supervisor	32	29	22	7	3	6	1	66	10	865
2022	Non-supervisor	40	26	15	6	2	8	2	74	9	2040
2020	Supervisor	40	31	16	6	2	4	2	75	8	863
2020	Non-supervisor	43	24	16	5	2	7	2	74	8	2010
2019	Supervisor	36	30	20	6	3	5	1	69	10	847
2019	Non-supervisor	37	24	16	6	4	12	2	71	11	1990

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	15	47	18	14	5	1	62	20	870
2022	Non-supervisor	26	41	16	11	5	1	69	16	2035
2020	Supervisor	20	48	19	10	3	0	69	12	862
2020	Non-supervisor	26	45	16	8	3	2	72	11	2008
2019	Supervisor	17	44	21	14	4	1	61	18	845
2019	Non-supervisor	21	42	19	11	4	2	65	15	1987
2018	Supervisor	18	45	18	14	4	0	63	18	760
2018	Non-supervisor	20	42	20	12	5	1	63	17	1905

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	Supervisor	9	31	22	22	15	2	0	41	37	870
2022	Non-supervisor	18	30	19	17	11	5	0	50	29	2035
2020	Supervisor	12	43	22	17	5	1	0	55	23	852
2020	Non-supervisor	20	38	21	11	4	5	1	62	16	1996
2019	Supervisor	11	32	27	20	7	3	0	44	28	847
2019	Non-supervisor	15	31	23	16	7	7	0	49	26	1973

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	Supervisor	26	36	15	13	6	3	1	65	20	870
2022	Non-supervisor	24	34	16	13	7	5	1	62	22	2035
2020	Supervisor	32	39	15	8	4	1	1	72	13	862
2020	Non-supervisor	26	36	15	12	5	4	2	65	18	2003
2019	Supervisor	30	42	12	10	3	1	1	74	14	848
2019	Non-supervisor	27	33	15	12	6	4	2	64	20	1987
2018	Supervisor	34	40	13	9	2	1	1	75	12	757
2018	Non-supervisor	24	38	17	11	6	3	1	65	18	1907

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	24	38	22	10	4	2	63	15	870
2022	Non-supervisor	31	34	20	7	4	3	68	11	2035
2020	Supervisor	31	42	17	6	3	1	74	9	855
2020	Non-supervisor	33	36	19	6	3	3	72	9	2005
2019	Supervisor	26	40	18	11	3	1	67	14	844
2019	Non-supervisor	30	35	20	8	4	3	67	13	1983
2018	Supervisor	29	40	20	8	2	1	70	10	758
2018	Non-supervisor	25	41	21	8	4	2	67	12	1899

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	Supervisor	15	23	20	15	10	13	4	46	30	870
2022	Non-supervisor	22	22	17	11	10	14	3	53	26	2035
2020	Supervisor	22	26	19	12	8	9	4	55	23	856
2020	Non-supervisor	23	22	18	11	10	13	3	54	25	2009
2019	Supervisor	19	22	21	14	11	9	4	47	29	845
2019	Non-supervisor	21	21	19	12	12	13	3	50	28	1986
2018	Supervisor	18	26	20	15	11	7	4	49	29	757
2018	Non-supervisor	17	24	20	12	13	12	2	48	29	1908

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	Supervisor	17	38	20	14	9	2	0	56	23	870
2022	Non-supervisor	26	32	17	12	9	5	0	60	22	2040
2020	Supervisor	20	40	19	12	8	2	0	61	20	859
2020	Non-supervisor	25	31	18	13	8	4	1	59	22	2007
2019	Supervisor	20	35	18	15	9	1	0	56	25	850
2019	Non-supervisor	22	30	18	15	12	4	0	54	27	1983
2018	Supervisor	20	37	18	15	8	1	0	58	23	756
2018	Non-supervisor	17	32	19	16	13	3	0	50	30	1906

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	Supervisor	38	25	19	7	6	1	4	67	13	870
2022	Non-supervisor	48	25	12	5	3	1	6	78	9	2035
2020	Supervisor	45	25	16	6	5	0	3	72	11	864
2020	Non-supervisor	52	24	12	4	3	1	4	80	7	2010
2019	Supervisor	42	29	16	6	4	1	3	73	10	848
2019	Non-supervisor	54	22	12	4	2	1	5	81	6	1988

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	Supervisor	45	28	13	5	3	1	5	77	9	865
2022	Non-supervisor	47	22	14	6	4	2	5	74	11	2035
2020	Supervisor	51	26	13	4	4	0	2	79	8	862
2020	Non-supervisor	45	27	14	6	3	2	3	76	10	2009
2019	Supervisor	54	23	13	4	2	1	3	80	6	843
2019	Non-supervisor	43	24	15	6	5	2	4	72	12	1980

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	Supervisor	72	9	5	2	2	4	6	90	5	870
2022	Non-supervisor	72	8	4	2	3	5	6	90	6	2035
2020	Supervisor	78	8	4	2	3	3	3	91	5	861
2020	Non-supervisor	75	8	4	2	2	4	4	91	5	2003
2019	Supervisor	80	6	4	3	2	2	3	91	5	845
2019	Non-supervisor	72	9	4	2	3	5	5	90	6	1979

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	Supervisor	73	8	4	1	2	1	11	93	3	865
2022	Non-supervisor	68	10	5	2	2	2	12	90	4	2035
2020	Supervisor	80	8	3	1	1	2	6	95	2	861
2020	Non-supervisor	72	11	4	1	1	3	7	93	2	2005
2019	Supervisor	84	5	2	1	1	1	7	96	2	843
2019	Non-supervisor	77	6	3	1	1	3	10	95	2	1978

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	Supervisor	23	34	11	15	12	2	2	60	28	870
2022	Non-supervisor	20	30	12	16	15	3	3	54	33	2035
2020	Supervisor	24	30	16	15	12	1	2	56	28	863
2020	Non-supervisor	20	24	17	17	15	3	3	48	34	2008
2019	Supervisor	23	31	16	13	14	1	2	56	27	849
2019	Non-supervisor	20	24	14	16	20	3	3	46	39	1988
2018	Supervisor	23	31	14	16	13	1	2	56	30	759
2018	Non-supervisor	15	24	15	16	23	3	3	42	42	1908

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	Supervisor	27	45	14	9	4	2	0	73	12	870
2022	Non-supervisor	24	40	18	8	4	4	0	67	13	2035
2020	Supervisor	28	47	14	7	3	2	0	76	10	863
2020	Non-supervisor	22	44	18	7	4	5	1	70	12	2011
2019	Supervisor	25	46	16	7	3	2	0	73	10	850
2019	Non-supervisor	19	40	21	10	5	4	1	63	15	1982
2018	Supervisor	28	45	17	5	3	2	0	74	8	762
2018	Non-supervisor	18	38	23	10	6	4	0	59	17	1910

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	31	43	14	7	4	2	76	11	870
2022	Non-supervisor	37	36	12	7	4	3	75	12	2035
2020	Supervisor	39	41	11	3	4	2	81	7	862
2020	Non-supervisor	38	39	12	6	3	3	79	9	2003
2019	Supervisor	37	40	12	6	3	2	79	9	840
2019	Non-supervisor	37	36	14	6	3	3	75	10	1973
2018	Supervisor	41	42	11	4	1	1	84	5	752
2018	Non-supervisor	38	40	13	4	3	2	80	7	1901

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	Supervisor	31	44	11	6	2	4	0	80	9	870
2022	Non-supervisor	35	36	13	6	3	7	1	77	9	2035
2020	Supervisor	41	37	12	4	2	3	1	81	7	860
2020	Non-supervisor	39	36	12	5	2	6	1	80	8	2004
2019	Supervisor	42	38	13	4	1	2	0	82	5	843
2019	Non-supervisor	40	35	13	4	2	5	0	79	7	1978
2018	Supervisor	41	41	12	2	1	2	0	84	4	755
2018	Non-supervisor	37	37	14	4	2	5	0	78	7	1903

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	Supervisor	22	33	24	5	2	12	1	64	8	870
2022	Non-supervisor	28	23	21	6	3	17	1	63	12	2035
2020	Supervisor	35	31	17	5	2	7	1	73	8	863
2020	Non-supervisor	32	32	16	6	3	11	1	72	10	2010

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	Supervisor	44	33	8	4	3	5	3	83	8	865
2022	Non-supervisor	40	30	10	7	4	6	3	77	12	2035
2020	Supervisor	51	28	8	5	2	4	2	84	7	857
2020	Non-supervisor	40	33	11	5	3	5	2	79	9	2006

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	Supervisor	2	5	13	8	44	5	24	73	9	870
2022	Non-supervisor	3	5	12	8	41	7	25	71	11	2035

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	Supervisor	13	20	22	4	4	35	2	53	13	870
2022	Non-supervisor	11	15	19	4	4	43	5	49	15	2035

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	43	38	9	7	3	0	81	10	870
2022	Non-supervisor	51	34	7	5	3	1	85	9	2035
2020	Supervisor	56	30	7	4	2	0	86	7	859
2020	Non-supervisor	55	31	8	3	2	1	87	6	2004
2019	Supervisor	48	34	10	5	3	0	83	8	848
2019	Non-supervisor	50	33	10	5	3	0	83	7	1982
2018	Supervisor	48	37	9	4	2	0	85	6	757
2018	Non-supervisor	46	37	10	4	3	0	83	7	1903

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	34	36	13	9	7	1	71	16	870
2022	Non-supervisor	43	32	12	7	5	1	76	12	2040
2020	Supervisor	42	36	12	7	3	0	78	10	856
2020	Non-supervisor	46	31	14	6	3	1	77	9	2004
2019	Supervisor	39	33	14	9	4	0	72	13	850
2019	Non-supervisor	39	32	15	8	5	1	72	13	1980
2018	Supervisor	38	35	15	9	3	0	73	12	756
2018	Non-supervisor	36	32	18	8	5	1	69	13	1903

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	34	36	12	11	6	1	70	18	870
2022	Non-supervisor	40	35	12	8	5	0	75	13	2035
2020	Supervisor	41	37	13	6	3	0	77	9	856
2020	Non-supervisor	43	34	13	6	3	1	78	9	1982
2019	Supervisor	38	35	14	9	4	0	73	13	844
2019	Non-supervisor	37	34	15	9	5	0	72	13	1979
2018	Supervisor	36	37	15	8	3	0	74	11	750
2018	Non-supervisor	34	36	16	8	5	0	71	13	1896

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	Supervisor	32	28	17	12	8	3	1	62	21	870
2022	Non-supervisor	35	27	16	10	7	5	1	65	18	2035
2020	Supervisor	39	25	18	10	5	3	1	66	16	860
2020	Non-supervisor	40	25	16	9	5	4	1	68	14	2007
2019	Supervisor	37	25	18	11	6	2	1	64	18	848
2019	Non-supervisor	33	24	20	11	7	3	1	60	19	1986
2018	Supervisor	35	29	19	11	5	2	1	65	16	754
2018	Non-supervisor	31	27	19	11	7	3	1	61	19	1902

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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	Supervisor	32	38	30	870
2022	Non-supervisor	36	33	31	2035
2020	Supervisor	27	43	31	863
2020	Non-supervisor	26	40	34	2009
2019	Supervisor	32	39	29	850
2019	Non-supervisor	29	36	34	1991
2018	Supervisor	28	42	30	761
2018	Non-supervisor	27	39	33	1914

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes, to retire (%)	Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Yes, other reason Specify other reason (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	20	25	42	5	1	7	280
2022	Non-supervisor	14	27	24	9	19	7	710
2020	Supervisor	25	20	44	3	0	7	234
2020	Non-supervisor	18	23	31	5	17	6	505
2019	Supervisor	24	21	40	8	0	6	269
2019	Non-supervisor	13	19	28	9	24	6	570
2018	Supervisor	25	23	39	6	0	6	219
2018	Non-supervisor	17	20	31	6	20	6	514

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Harassment

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

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

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	10	90	870
2022	Non-supervisor	8	92	2040
2020	Supervisor	9	91	862
2020	Non-supervisor	9	91	2005
2019	Supervisor	12	88	844
2019	Non-supervisor	11	89	1986
2018	Supervisor	12	88	759
2018	Non-supervisor	12	88	1905

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	35	65	90
2022	Non-supervisor	45	55	165
2020	Supervisor	35	65	78
2020	Non-supervisor	51	49	175
2019	Supervisor	38	62	100
2019	Non-supervisor	50	50	229
2018	Supervisor	33	67	96
2018	Non-supervisor	53	47	242

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	61	39	90
2022	Non-supervisor	67	33	165
2020	Supervisor	65	35	78
2020	Non-supervisor	65	35	175
2019	Supervisor	64	36	100
2019	Non-supervisor	62	38	229
2018	Supervisor	60	40	96
2018	Non-supervisor	65	35	242

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	17	83	90
2022	Non-supervisor	4	96	165
2020	Supervisor	18	82	78
2020	Non-supervisor	7	93	175
2019	Supervisor	17	83	100
2019	Non-supervisor	2	98	229
2018	Supervisor	26	74	96
2018	Non-supervisor	5	95	242

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	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	100	90
2022	Non-supervisor	100	165
2020	Supervisor	100	78
2020	Non-supervisor	100	175
2019	Supervisor	100	100
2019	Non-supervisor	100	229

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	5	95	90
2022	Non-supervisor	5	95	165

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	7	93	90
2022	Non-supervisor	4	96	165

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	2	98	90
2022	Non-supervisor	3	97	165
2019	Supervisor	6	94	100
2019	Non-supervisor	3	97	229

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	40	60	90
2022	Non-supervisor	41	59	165
2020	Supervisor	50	50	78
2020	Non-supervisor	37	63	175
2019	Supervisor	43	57	99
2019	Non-supervisor	33	67	228
2018	Supervisor	39	61	96
2018	Non-supervisor	39	61	242

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	42	58	90
2022	Non-supervisor	45	55	165
2020	Supervisor	39	61	78
2020	Non-supervisor	40	60	175
2019	Supervisor	31	69	99
2019	Non-supervisor	42	58	228
2018	Supervisor	35	65	96
2018	Non-supervisor	46	54	242

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	62	38	90
2022	Non-supervisor	55	45	165
2020	Supervisor	54	46	78
2020	Non-supervisor	50	50	175
2019	Supervisor	45	55	99
2019	Non-supervisor	47	53	228
2018	Supervisor	44	56	96
2018	Non-supervisor	48	52	242

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	34	66	90
2022	Non-supervisor	50	50	165
2020	Supervisor	36	64	78
2020	Non-supervisor	48	52	175
2019	Supervisor	49	51	99
2019	Non-supervisor	41	59	228
2018	Supervisor	30	70	96
2018	Non-supervisor	44	56	242

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	51	49	90
2022	Non-supervisor	39	61	165
2020	Supervisor	38	62	78
2020	Non-supervisor	36	64	175
2019	Supervisor	37	63	99
2019	Non-supervisor	33	67	228
2018	Supervisor	39	61	96
2018	Non-supervisor	36	64	242

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	44	56	90
2022	Non-supervisor	54	46	165
2020	Supervisor	51	49	78
2020	Non-supervisor	46	54	175
2019	Supervisor	44	56	99
2019	Non-supervisor	53	47	228
2018	Supervisor	47	53	96
2018	Non-supervisor	47	53	242

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	39	61	90
2022	Non-supervisor	35	65	165
2020	Supervisor	37	63	78
2020	Non-supervisor	31	69	175
2019	Supervisor	26	74	99
2019	Non-supervisor	34	66	228
2018	Supervisor	35	65	96
2018	Non-supervisor	26	74	242

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	0	100	90
2022	Non-supervisor	1	99	165

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	6	94	90
2022	Non-supervisor	3	97	165
2019	Supervisor	5	95	99
2019	Non-supervisor	7	93	228

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	14	86	90
2022	Non-supervisor	8	92	165
2020	Supervisor	15	85	78
2020	Non-supervisor	14	86	175
2019	Supervisor	14	86	99
2019	Non-supervisor	10	90	228
2018	Supervisor	11	89	96
2018	Non-supervisor	12	88	242

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	53	47	90
2022	Non-supervisor	51	49	165
2020	Supervisor	44	56	78
2020	Non-supervisor	54	46	175
2019	Supervisor	44	56	99
2019	Non-supervisor	47	53	228
2018	Supervisor	38	62	96
2018	Non-supervisor	45	55	242

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	23	77	90
2022	Non-supervisor	13	87	165
2020	Supervisor	26	74	78
2020	Non-supervisor	24	76	175
2019	Supervisor	22	78	99
2019	Non-supervisor	20	80	228
2018	Supervisor	19	81	96
2018	Non-supervisor	21	79	242

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	11	89	90
2022	Non-supervisor	15	85	165
2020	Supervisor	18	82	78
2020	Non-supervisor	12	88	175
2019	Supervisor	14	86	99
2019	Non-supervisor	10	90	228
2018	Supervisor	14	86	96
2018	Non-supervisor	13	87	242

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	56	44	90
2022	Non-supervisor	50	50	170
2020	Supervisor	56	44	78
2020	Non-supervisor	50	50	175
2019	Supervisor	63	37	99
2019	Non-supervisor	56	44	228
2018	Supervisor	66	34	95
2018	Non-supervisor	52	48	241

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	30	70	90
2022	Non-supervisor	16	84	170
2020	Supervisor	32	68	78
2020	Non-supervisor	21	79	175
2019	Supervisor	28	72	99
2019	Non-supervisor	21	79	228
2018	Supervisor	30	70	95
2018	Non-supervisor	23	77	241

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	15	85	90
2022	Non-supervisor	3	97	170
2020	Supervisor	14	86	78
2020	Non-supervisor	7	93	175
2019	Supervisor	15	85	99
2019	Non-supervisor	6	94	228
2018	Supervisor	12	88	95
2018	Non-supervisor	5	95	241

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	14	86	90
2022	Non-supervisor	12	88	170
2020	Supervisor	21	79	78
2020	Non-supervisor	22	78	175
2019	Supervisor	22	78	99
2019	Non-supervisor	22	78	228
2018	Supervisor	12	88	95
2018	Non-supervisor	21	79	241

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	11	89	90
2022	Non-supervisor	9	91	170
2020	Supervisor	12	88	78
2020	Non-supervisor	10	90	175
2019	Supervisor	11	89	99
2019	Non-supervisor	11	89	228
2018	Supervisor	7	93	95
2018	Non-supervisor	7	93	241

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	7	93	90
2022	Non-supervisor	7	93	170
2020	Supervisor	9	91	78
2020	Non-supervisor	9	91	175
2019	Supervisor	8	92	99
2019	Non-supervisor	9	91	228

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	11	89	90
2022	Non-supervisor	6	94	170
2020	Supervisor	9	91	78
2020	Non-supervisor	8	92	175
2018	Supervisor	12	88	95
2018	Non-supervisor	12	88	241

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	13	87	90
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	170
2020	Supervisor	9	91	78
2020	Non-supervisor	14	86	175
2019	Supervisor	13	87	99
2019	Non-supervisor	9	91	228
2018	Supervisor	8	92	95
2018	Non-supervisor	9	91	241

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	21	79	90
2022	Non-supervisor	30	70	170
2020	Supervisor	20	80	78
2020	Non-supervisor	35	65	175
2019	Supervisor	24	76	99
2019	Non-supervisor	24	76	228
2018	Supervisor	14	86	95
2018	Non-supervisor	28	72	241

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	8	92	80
2022	Non-supervisor	11	89	155
2020	Supervisor	10	90	71
2020	Non-supervisor	7	93	158
2019	Supervisor	6	94	91
2019	Non-supervisor	8	92	209
2018	Supervisor	7	93	92
2018	Non-supervisor	12	88	230

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	10	90	80
2022	Non-supervisor	23	77	155
2020	Supervisor	16	84	71
2020	Non-supervisor	20	80	158
2019	Supervisor	13	87	91
2019	Non-supervisor	22	78	209
2018	Supervisor	14	86	92
2018	Non-supervisor	20	80	230

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	0	100	80
2022	Non-supervisor	9	91	155
2020	Supervisor	10	90	71
2020	Non-supervisor	10	90	158
2019	Supervisor	5	95	91
2019	Non-supervisor	11	89	209
2018	Supervisor	12	88	92
2018	Non-supervisor	12	88	230

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	3	97	80
2022	Non-supervisor	5	95	155
2020	Supervisor	7	93	71
2020	Non-supervisor	7	93	158
2019	Supervisor	7	93	91
2019	Non-supervisor	6	94	209
2018	Supervisor	13	87	92
2018	Non-supervisor	6	94	230

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	9	91	80
2022	Non-supervisor	12	88	155
2020	Supervisor	12	88	71
2020	Non-supervisor	10	90	158
2019	Supervisor	11	89	91
2019	Non-supervisor	11	89	209
2018	Supervisor	12	88	92
2018	Non-supervisor	10	90	230

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	15	85	80
2022	Non-supervisor	9	91	155
2020	Supervisor	11	89	71
2020	Non-supervisor	11	89	158
2019	Supervisor	8	92	91
2019	Non-supervisor	6	94	209
2018	Supervisor	9	91	92
2018	Non-supervisor	9	91	230

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	15	85	80
2022	Non-supervisor	15	85	155
2020	Supervisor	12	88	71
2020	Non-supervisor	10	90	158
2019	Supervisor	7	93	91
2019	Non-supervisor	6	94	209
2018	Supervisor	8	92	92
2018	Non-supervisor	9	91	230

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	15	85	80
2022	Non-supervisor	21	79	155
2019	Supervisor	5	95	91
2019	Non-supervisor	12	88	209

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	15	85	80
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	155
2020	Supervisor	9	91	71
2020	Non-supervisor	13	87	158
2019	Supervisor	8	92	91
2019	Non-supervisor	12	88	209
2018	Supervisor	7	93	92
2018	Non-supervisor	10	90	230

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	41	59	80
2022	Non-supervisor	28	72	155
2020	Supervisor	29	71	71
2020	Non-supervisor	38	62	158
2019	Supervisor	26	74	91
2019	Non-supervisor	32	68	209
2018	Supervisor	38	62	92
2018	Non-supervisor	29	71	230

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	4	96	80
2022	Non-supervisor	11	89	155
2020	Supervisor	14	86	71
2020	Non-supervisor	11	89	158
2019	Supervisor	12	88	91
2019	Non-supervisor	9	91	209
2018	Supervisor	11	89	92
2018	Non-supervisor	8	92	230

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	51	49	80
2022	Non-supervisor	46	54	155
2020	Supervisor	49	51	71
2020	Non-supervisor	53	47	158
2019	Supervisor	49	51	91
2019	Non-supervisor	48	52	209
2018	Supervisor	50	50	92
2018	Non-supervisor	44	56	230

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	5	95	80
2022	Non-supervisor	4	96	155

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	70	30	80
2022	Non-supervisor	53	47	155
2020	Supervisor	65	35	71
2020	Non-supervisor	59	41	158
2019	Supervisor	58	42	91
2019	Non-supervisor	52	48	209
2018	Supervisor	57	43	92
2018	Non-supervisor	54	46	230

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	0	100	80
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	155

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	9	91	80
2022	Non-supervisor	12	88	155
2020	Supervisor	12	88	71
2020	Non-supervisor	8	92	158
2019	Supervisor	11	89	91
2019	Non-supervisor	13	87	209
2018	Supervisor	8	92	92
2018	Non-supervisor	11	89	230

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	Supervisor	11	16	17	6	7	35	6	48	23	865
2022	Non-supervisor	11	10	12	5	4	44	13	50	22	2040
2020	Supervisor	19	19	18	7	4	29	4	57	16	862
2020	Non-supervisor	16	12	14	6	4	38	9	55	19	2008
2019	Supervisor	18	19	18	8	7	24	6	53	21	847
2019	Non-supervisor	16	12	17	6	6	34	9	49	21	1987
2018	Supervisor	17	20	21	8	6	23	5	51	20	756
2018	Non-supervisor	13	14	20	6	6	34	6	46	20	1908

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	Supervisor	24	36	16	7	5	11	1	68	13	870
2022	Non-supervisor	28	31	15	4	4	17	2	72	9	2040
2020	Supervisor	34	34	16	6	3	7	0	73	9	862
2020	Non-supervisor	32	31	14	6	3	13	1	74	10	2006
2019	Supervisor	32	33	16	8	4	6	1	70	13	848
2019	Non-supervisor	32	28	17	6	5	13	1	69	12	1987
2018	Supervisor	32	33	19	6	4	7	0	69	10	755
2018	Non-supervisor	27	33	18	6	4	11	1	68	11	1903

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Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	6	94	865
2022	Non-supervisor	7	93	2035
2020	Supervisor	6	94	861
2020	Non-supervisor	6	94	2010
2019	Supervisor	6	94	847
2019	Non-supervisor	7	93	1984
2018	Supervisor	8	92	759
2018	Non-supervisor	7	93	1906

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	41	59	55
2022	Non-supervisor	35	65	145
2020	Supervisor	39	61	54
2020	Non-supervisor	36	64	130
2019	Supervisor	27	73	48
2019	Non-supervisor	51	49	134
2018	Supervisor	42	58	57
2018	Non-supervisor	50	50	140

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	77	23	55
2022	Non-supervisor	73	27	145
2020	Supervisor	74	26	54
2020	Non-supervisor	76	24	130
2019	Supervisor	80	20	48
2019	Non-supervisor	78	22	134
2018	Supervisor	77	23	57
2018	Non-supervisor	78	22	140

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	8	92	55
2022	Non-supervisor	3	97	145

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	100	55
2022	Non-supervisor	100	145
2020	Supervisor	100	54
2020	Non-supervisor	100	130
2019	Supervisor	100	48
2019	Non-supervisor	100	134
2018	Supervisor	100	57
2018	Non-supervisor	100	140

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	8	92	55
2022	Non-supervisor	13	87	145
2020	Supervisor	11	89	54
2020	Non-supervisor	9	91	130

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	11	89	55
2022	Non-supervisor	7	93	145

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	8	92	55
2022	Non-supervisor	9	91	145

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	34	66	55
2022	Non-supervisor	31	69	145
2020	Supervisor	32	68	54
2020	Non-supervisor	20	80	130
2019	Supervisor	21	79	46
2019	Non-supervisor	17	83	134
2018	Supervisor	19	81	56
2018	Non-supervisor	17	83	139

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	17	83	55
2022	Non-supervisor	26	74	145
2020	Supervisor	28	72	54
2020	Non-supervisor	16	84	130
2019	Supervisor	28	72	46
2019	Non-supervisor	19	81	134
2018	Supervisor	25	75	56
2018	Non-supervisor	25	75	139

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	19	81	55
2022	Non-supervisor	12	88	145
2020	Supervisor	11	89	54
2020	Non-supervisor	15	85	130
2019	Supervisor	14	86	46
2019	Non-supervisor	16	84	134

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	4	96	55
2022	Non-supervisor	3	97	145

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	34	66	55
2022	Non-supervisor	26	74	145
2020	Supervisor	29	71	54
2020	Non-supervisor	32	68	130
2019	Supervisor	30	70	46
2019	Non-supervisor	32	68	134
2018	Supervisor	14	86	56
2018	Non-supervisor	27	73	139

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	37	63	55
2022	Non-supervisor	30	70	145
2020	Supervisor	37	63	54
2020	Non-supervisor	26	74	130
2019	Supervisor	32	68	46
2019	Non-supervisor	32	68	134
2018	Supervisor	29	71	56
2018	Non-supervisor	35	65	139

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	6	94	55
2022	Non-supervisor	5	95	145
2020	Supervisor	9	91	54
2020	Non-supervisor	6	94	130

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	7	93	55
2022	Non-supervisor	5	95	145
2018	Supervisor	0	100	56
2018	Non-supervisor	4	96	139

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	4	96	55
2022	Non-supervisor	6	94	145
2020	Supervisor	11	89	54
2020	Non-supervisor	10	90	130
2019	Supervisor	0	100	46
2019	Non-supervisor	8	92	134
2018	Supervisor	9	91	56
2018	Non-supervisor	6	94	139

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	16	84	55
2022	Non-supervisor	15	85	145
2020	Supervisor	23	77	54
2020	Non-supervisor	20	80	130
2019	Supervisor	13	87	46
2019	Non-supervisor	10	90	134
2018	Supervisor	13	87	56
2018	Non-supervisor	16	84	139

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	2	98	55
2022	Non-supervisor	1	99	145

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	26	74	55
2022	Non-supervisor	22	78	145
2020	Supervisor	9	91	54
2020	Non-supervisor	14	86	130
2018	Supervisor	12	88	56
2018	Non-supervisor	19	81	139

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	100	55
2022	Non-supervisor	100	145
2020	Supervisor	100	54
2020	Non-supervisor	100	130
2019	Supervisor	100	46
2019	Non-supervisor	100	134
2018	Supervisor	100	56
2018	Non-supervisor	100	139

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	12	88	55
2022	Non-supervisor	17	83	145
2020	Supervisor	18	82	54
2020	Non-supervisor	13	87	130
2019	Supervisor	10	90	46
2019	Non-supervisor	15	85	134
2018	Supervisor	20	80	56
2018	Non-supervisor	11	89	139

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	32	68	55
2022	Non-supervisor	30	70	145
2020	Supervisor	26	74	54
2020	Non-supervisor	28	72	130
2019	Supervisor	27	73	46
2019	Non-supervisor	22	78	132
2018	Supervisor	38	62	57
2018	Non-supervisor	28	72	140

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	22	78	55
2022	Non-supervisor	8	92	145
2020	Supervisor	16	84	54
2020	Non-supervisor	15	85	130
2019	Supervisor	11	89	46
2019	Non-supervisor	7	93	132
2018	Supervisor	17	83	57
2018	Non-supervisor	13	87	140

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	12	88	55
2022	Non-supervisor	4	96	145

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	10	90	55
2022	Non-supervisor	16	84	145
2019	Supervisor	10	90	46
2019	Non-supervisor	18	82	132
2018	Supervisor	11	89	57
2018	Non-supervisor	14	86	140

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	3	97	55
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	145

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	6	94	55
2022	Non-supervisor	6	94	145

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	5	95	55
2022	Non-supervisor	3	97	145

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	12	88	55
2022	Non-supervisor	12	88	145
2020	Supervisor	18	82	54
2020	Non-supervisor	8	92	130

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	52	48	55
2022	Non-supervisor	52	48	145
2020	Supervisor	52	48	54
2020	Non-supervisor	54	46	130
2019	Supervisor	61	39	46
2019	Non-supervisor	54	46	132
2018	Supervisor	42	58	57
2018	Non-supervisor	59	41	140

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	8	92	50
2022	Non-supervisor	1	99	135

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	8	92	50
2022	Non-supervisor	18	82	135
2018	Supervisor	9	91	54
2018	Non-supervisor	19	81	132

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	4	96	50
2022	Non-supervisor	3	97	135

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	7	93	50
2022	Non-supervisor	1	99	135

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	2	98	50
2022	Non-supervisor	1	99	135

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	8	92	50
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	135

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	10	90	50
2022	Non-supervisor	16	84	135
2018	Supervisor	11	89	54
2018	Non-supervisor	6	94	132

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	14	86	50
2022	Non-supervisor	14	86	135
2018	Supervisor	9	91	54
2018	Non-supervisor	17	83	132

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	12	88	50
2022	Non-supervisor	14	86	135

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	28	72	50
2022	Non-supervisor	32	68	135
2018	Supervisor	35	65	54
2018	Non-supervisor	30	70	132

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	6	94	50
2022	Non-supervisor	6	94	135

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	54	46	50
2022	Non-supervisor	47	53	135
2018	Supervisor	56	44	54
2018	Non-supervisor	50	50	132

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	6	94	50
2022	Non-supervisor	3	97	135

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	62	38	50
2022	Non-supervisor	67	33	135
2018	Supervisor	76	24	54
2018	Non-supervisor	59	41	132

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	0	100	50
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	135

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	16	84	50
2022	Non-supervisor	12	88	135

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	13	15	17	3	4	43	5	54	13	870
2022	Non-supervisor	12	11	14	3	3	46	10	54	13	2035
2020	Supervisor	20	15	20	3	3	35	4	59	9	858
2020	Non-supervisor	17	12	16	3	3	42	8	56	11	2001
2019	Supervisor	22	15	22	4	3	28	6	57	10	848
2019	Non-supervisor	17	12	19	3	3	38	8	53	13	1983
2018	Supervisor	19	18	23	4	2	29	5	55	9	760
2018	Non-supervisor	14	14	21	4	3	38	6	50	12	1901

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	Supervisor	25	39	16	4	3	12	1	73	8	870
2022	Non-supervisor	29	30	14	5	3	16	3	73	9	2035
2020	Supervisor	35	33	18	4	2	8	1	74	7	860
2020	Non-supervisor	33	30	15	3	3	14	1	75	7	2005
2019	Supervisor	36	30	18	5	2	8	1	72	8	847
2019	Non-supervisor	32	28	17	4	3	15	1	72	8	1977
2018	Supervisor	32	33	20	3	2	8	1	72	6	760
2018	Non-supervisor	28	31	19	3	3	15	1	70	7	1903

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	6	16	18	22	21	17	0	26	52	20
2022	Non-supervisor	0	0	24	14	27	31	4	0	63	40
2020	Supervisor	0	5	12	18	47	18	0	7	79	17
2020	Non-supervisor	5	4	12	24	38	18	0	11	75	26

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	30	30	17	10	10	0	2	61	21	865
2022	Non-supervisor	28	29	18	9	13	1	2	59	23	2030
2020	Supervisor	35	29	19	9	7	0	1	65	16	862
2020	Non-supervisor	33	29	20	9	8	1	1	63	17	2004
2019	Supervisor	26	30	19	11	14	0	1	56	25	848
2019	Non-supervisor	24	28	21	12	14	0	1	52	26	1988
2018	Supervisor	20	30	22	13	13	0	1	51	27	762
2018	Non-supervisor	21	28	22	12	15	1	2	50	27	1908

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	7	18	27	22	25	0	26	48	865
2022	Non-supervisor	21	31	25	13	8	1	53	21	2030
2020	Supervisor	9	21	29	23	19	0	30	41	864
2020	Non-supervisor	22	29	29	13	7	1	51	21	2004
2019	Supervisor	8	24	30	21	16	0	32	37	844
2019	Non-supervisor	24	33	23	12	6	1	58	18	1981
2018	Supervisor	6	19	30	26	18	0	26	44	763
2018	Non-supervisor	19	31	27	14	9	1	50	23	1905

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	Supervisor	12	27	24	17	18	0	1	40	36	865
2022	Non-supervisor	33	30	18	9	7	0	2	65	17	2025
2020	Supervisor	13	31	26	17	12	0	1	44	30	860
2020	Non-supervisor	32	33	20	9	5	1	1	66	14	1996
2019	Supervisor	14	31	25	18	11	0	0	45	29	846
2019	Non-supervisor	35	32	19	8	4	0	2	69	12	1974
2018	Supervisor	11	28	29	19	12	0	1	39	31	759
2018	Non-supervisor	25	35	20	11	6	1	1	62	18	1897

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	Supervisor	7	18	26	23	26	0	0	25	49	870
2022	Non-supervisor	24	25	21	15	13	1	3	50	28	2030
2020	Supervisor	10	22	26	21	21	0	0	31	43	856
2020	Non-supervisor	26	26	21	15	9	2	2	54	24	1995
2019	Supervisor	9	25	24	23	19	0	0	34	42	840
2019	Non-supervisor	26	27	21	13	10	1	2	55	24	1971
2018	Supervisor	8	17	29	27	20	0	0	25	46	757
2018	Non-supervisor	21	25	25	16	11	1	2	47	28	1901

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	Supervisor	22	27	19	13	15	0	3	51	29	865
2022	Non-supervisor	51	23	12	5	3	0	6	78	9	2025
2020	Supervisor	24	26	21	14	12	0	1	52	27	859
2020	Non-supervisor	45	26	15	6	3	1	4	75	10	1994
2019	Supervisor	29	29	21	11	8	0	2	59	19	844
2019	Non-supervisor	54	24	11	4	2	1	4	82	7	1973
2018	Supervisor	26	23	24	14	9	0	3	51	24	759
2018	Non-supervisor	47	25	13	5	3	1	6	77	8	1900

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	17	28	22	16	17	0	45	33	870
2022	Non-supervisor	35	29	18	10	8	1	64	18	2035
2020	Supervisor	19	24	25	14	18	0	43	32	860
2020	Non-supervisor	29	28	24	11	7	1	57	19	1998
2019	Supervisor	20	30	24	15	12	0	50	26	846
2019	Non-supervisor	36	30	18	9	6	1	67	15	1974
2018	Supervisor	19	23	27	17	14	0	43	30	760
2018	Non-supervisor	32	30	20	9	7	1	63	17	1900

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	Supervisor	23	36	20	11	9	0	1	60	20	865
2022	Non-supervisor	33	31	18	8	6	1	2	67	15	2035
2020	Supervisor	28	41	18	9	4	0	0	69	13	859
2020	Non-supervisor	34	34	19	7	3	1	1	70	10	2006
2019	Supervisor	23	38	23	10	6	0	1	61	16	846
2019	Non-supervisor	29	35	20	9	5	1	1	65	14	1980
2018	Supervisor	19	37	28	10	5	0	1	57	15	760
2018	Non-supervisor	25	34	25	9	5	1	2	60	15	1892

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	Supervisor	16	35	22	15	12	0	1	51	26	865
2022	Non-supervisor	28	32	19	12	7	0	2	62	19	2030
2020	Supervisor	21	38	23	11	6	0	0	59	18	862
2020	Non-supervisor	31	34	21	8	4	1	1	67	12	2003
2019	Supervisor	17	37	26	14	7	0	0	54	20	846
2019	Non-supervisor	28	34	22	10	5	1	1	63	15	1980
2018	Supervisor	15	34	27	16	7	0	0	49	24	760
2018	Non-supervisor	22	34	24	12	6	1	1	58	18	1895

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	Supervisor	26	32	19	13	9	0	1	59	22	870
2022	Non-supervisor	31	31	19	10	7	0	2	63	18	2030
2020	Supervisor	29	37	19	9	6	0	0	66	15	858
2020	Non-supervisor	33	33	19	8	5	1	1	68	13	2000
2019	Supervisor	24	35	23	11	7	0	0	59	18	846
2019	Non-supervisor	29	31	20	11	6	0	1	62	18	1970
2018	Supervisor	22	35	24	12	6	0	0	58	18	758
2018	Non-supervisor	25	30	25	11	7	1	1	56	19	1897

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	Supervisor	39	31	14	8	6	1	1	71	15	865
2022	Non-supervisor	45	26	13	7	7	0	2	73	14	2030
2020	Supervisor	43	30	14	8	5	0	0	73	12	854
2020	Non-supervisor	46	27	14	6	6	1	0	74	12	2001
2019	Supervisor	42	26	17	8	6	0	1	69	14	846
2019	Non-supervisor	44	24	15	9	6	1	1	69	15	1974

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	45	29	16	5	4	1	75	9	865
2022	Non-supervisor	48	26	14	6	4	1	75	10	2030
2020	Supervisor	25	31	27	13	4	0	56	17	858
2020	Non-supervisor	28	30	24	10	7	0	58	18	2004

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	Supervisor	23	31	23	15	7	0	1	54	23	865
2022	Non-supervisor	38	31	18	7	4	0	2	71	11	2030
2020	Supervisor	20	33	27	14	6	0	0	53	20	858
2020	Non-supervisor	32	35	19	9	4	0	1	68	13	1999
2019	Supervisor	28	34	21	12	5	0	0	61	18	841
2019	Non-supervisor	38	33	17	7	3	0	1	72	11	1964
2018	Supervisor	22	29	27	14	8	0	0	51	21	757
2018	Non-supervisor	30	35	20	9	4	1	1	66	14	1885

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	Supervisor	46	26	13	8	6	0	1	73	14	865
2022	Non-supervisor	53	21	11	5	6	1	3	77	11	2025
2020	Supervisor	47	32	14	4	2	0	0	80	7	860
2020	Non-supervisor	45	30	16	5	2	0	2	77	7	1992
2019	Supervisor	59	24	11	3	2	0	1	84	5	841
2019	Non-supervisor	56	23	11	5	3	0	1	81	8	1967
2018	Supervisor	56	25	10	5	3	0	1	82	8	752
2018	Non-supervisor	50	25	13	5	4	0	3	77	9	1887

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	38	36	16	6	4	1	74	10	870
2022	Non-supervisor	47	31	11	5	4	1	80	9	2030
2020	Supervisor	28	38	23	7	3	0	66	11	858
2020	Non-supervisor	29	37	21	7	5	0	67	12	1998

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	Supervisor	71	14	3	2	2	1	8	92	4	865
2022	Non-supervisor	68	13	6	2	3	1	8	89	5	2030
2020	Supervisor	74	14	6	2	0	0	4	92	2	860
2020	Non-supervisor	68	18	5	2	1	1	6	92	3	1996
2019	Supervisor	80	8	3	1	1	0	6	95	2	838
2019	Non-supervisor	76	10	5	1	1	1	6	92	3	1971
2018	Supervisor	79	10	4	1	0	0	5	95	1	757
2018	Non-supervisor	69	15	6	2	2	1	5	90	4	1891

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	Supervisor	75	10	5	2	3	1	4	89	6	865
2022	Non-supervisor	75	10	4	3	3	2	4	91	6	2035
2020	Supervisor	80	9	4	2	2	1	2	91	5	858
2020	Non-supervisor	78	9	4	2	3	1	4	91	5	1991
2019	Supervisor	73	13	6	4	3	0	2	87	6	844
2019	Non-supervisor	74	11	6	3	4	1	2	87	7	1977
2018	Supervisor	71	14	7	3	3	0	2	87	7	757
2018	Non-supervisor	68	15	5	3	4	1	3	87	7	1895

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	59	25	10	3	2	1	84	6	865
2022	Non-supervisor	69	19	6	2	1	3	90	3	2030
2020	Supervisor	62	25	7	3	2	1	87	5	859
2020	Non-supervisor	68	19	6	3	1	2	89	4	1990
2019	Supervisor	56	27	11	4	1	1	83	5	846
2019	Non-supervisor	59	25	10	3	2	1	85	5	1973
2018	Supervisor	51	31	12	3	2	1	83	5	758
2018	Non-supervisor	55	27	10	4	3	1	83	7	1903

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	Supervisor	60	19	9	5	5	0	1	81	10	865
2022	Non-supervisor	65	18	7	4	4	1	3	85	8	2035
2020	Supervisor	64	20	8	4	3	0	1	84	7	857
2020	Non-supervisor	68	16	7	4	3	0	2	85	7	1996
2019	Supervisor	57	21	11	6	4	0	0	79	10	841
2019	Non-supervisor	60	19	9	6	4	0	1	81	10	1972
2018	Supervisor	51	25	12	7	4	0	1	77	11	757
2018	Non-supervisor	53	21	13	6	5	0	1	76	12	1892

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	53	28	11	4	2	1	82	6	865
2022	Non-supervisor	65	5	2	1	0	27	96	1	2030
2020	Supervisor	51	30	12	4	2	1	81	7	861
2020	Non-supervisor	69	5	2	0	0	24	97	1	2000
2019	Supervisor	48	30	15	4	2	0	78	7	843
2019	Non-supervisor	67	5	2	0	0	25	96	1	1958
2018	Supervisor	45	31	17	4	2	1	77	7	755
2018	Non-supervisor	58	7	2	1	0	31	95	2	1880

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	Supervisor	69	19	5	2	1	0	3	91	3	865
2022	Non-supervisor	74	13	4	1	1	0	7	94	2	2030
2020	Supervisor	72	18	6	2	0	0	2	92	2	862
2020	Non-supervisor	75	14	4	1	0	0	4	94	2	2004
2019	Supervisor	75	16	5	2	0	0	2	92	3	844
2019	Non-supervisor	76	13	4	1	1	0	5	94	2	1972
2018	Supervisor	72	18	6	2	0	0	2	92	2	752
2018	Non-supervisor	69	16	6	1	1	1	7	92	2	1896

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	Supervisor	80	12	3	1	2	1	2	95	2	865
2022	Non-supervisor	67	14	6	3	5	1	4	85	9	2035
2020	Supervisor	77	15	4	2	1	0	1	93	3	863
2020	Non-supervisor	66	16	7	4	4	0	3	85	8	2002
2019	Supervisor	84	10	2	1	1	0	2	95	2	845
2019	Non-supervisor	68	14	6	4	4	0	3	85	9	1982
2018	Supervisor	80	11	4	1	0	0	3	94	1	756
2018	Non-supervisor	63	15	7	4	6	1	3	81	11	1896

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	Supervisor	52	28	12	4	2	0	2	82	6	865
2022	Non-supervisor	50	25	14	4	3	1	3	78	7	2035
2020	Supervisor	52	28	12	4	2	0	1	81	7	863
2020	Non-supervisor	46	29	15	5	3	0	2	77	8	2004
2019	Supervisor	60	27	10	2	1	0	1	87	3	845
2019	Non-supervisor	55	26	12	3	2	1	2	82	5	1971
2018	Supervisor	54	27	13	4	0	0	2	83	4	756
2018	Non-supervisor	48	29	15	4	2	0	2	79	6	1896

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	5	20	43	21	11	25	32	870
2022	Non-supervisor	12	35	35	12	5	48	17	2040
2020	Supervisor	8	27	39	20	6	35	26	861
2020	Non-supervisor	14	38	34	11	3	52	14	2005
2019	Supervisor	9	29	42	15	5	38	20	848
2019	Non-supervisor	19	39	29	9	3	58	12	1990
2018	Supervisor	8	25	41	21	6	32	26	761
2018	Non-supervisor	15	36	35	11	3	51	14	1910

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	14	29	37	15	5	0	20	43	865
2022	Non-supervisor	7	15	41	25	12	0	37	22	2040
2020	Supervisor	15	26	37	18	4	0	22	40	859
2020	Non-supervisor	8	18	38	25	10	1	36	26	1995
2019	Supervisor	10	24	41	19	7	0	26	34	839
2019	Non-supervisor	6	15	37	28	13	0	41	22	1976
2018	Supervisor	11	24	41	18	6	0	24	35	754
2018	Non-supervisor	6	17	38	26	13	0	39	23	1892

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	21	48	13	10	5	3	71	15	865
2022	Non-supervisor	26	40	16	9	4	4	69	14	2035
2020	Supervisor	38	45	11	4	1	1	84	6	863
2020	Non-supervisor	38	42	11	5	2	3	82	6	2008
2019	Supervisor	31	43	15	7	2	1	75	9	843
2019	Non-supervisor	29	43	14	7	3	4	75	11	1986
2018	Supervisor	30	45	15	7	2	1	75	9	762
2018	Non-supervisor	25	44	16	8	4	3	72	12	1904

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	11	29	35	19	7	870
2022	Non-supervisor	12	27	34	20	7	2035

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	Supervisor	47	31	11	5	3	2	0	80	8	870
2022	Non-supervisor	55	25	8	3	2	4	2	85	6	2040
2020	Supervisor	51	28	12	4	3	2	0	81	7	861
2020	Non-supervisor	51	27	11	3	3	4	1	82	7	2002

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	Supervisor	45	27	9	9	9	1	0	73	18	870
2022	Non-supervisor	46	26	8	10	7	2	1	74	18	2040
2020	Supervisor	41	30	10	12	6	1	0	72	18	861
2020	Non-supervisor	39	29	11	11	8	2	1	70	19	2004

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	Supervisor	55	29	7	6	3	1	0	84	9	870
2022	Non-supervisor	58	26	5	5	4	1	1	86	9	2040
2020	Supervisor	57	27	8	5	2	1	0	84	8	857
2020	Non-supervisor	53	29	8	5	4	1	0	83	9	2000

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	23	39	13	13	10	1	63	23	870
2022	Non-supervisor	32	37	13	10	6	3	71	16	2035
2020	Supervisor	34	36	14	11	4	0	71	15	859
2020	Non-supervisor	36	36	14	8	4	2	74	12	2011
2019	Supervisor	25	35	17	16	6	1	60	22	843
2019	Non-supervisor	27	35	17	11	7	2	65	18	1988
2018	Supervisor	24	36	18	15	6	1	61	21	762
2018	Non-supervisor	23	38	17	13	7	2	62	20	1902

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	17	47	13	15	5	2	1	66	21	870
2020	Supervisor	22	49	15	11	2	1	1	72	13	863
2019	Supervisor	19	44	15	11	4	4	3	67	17	843

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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	Supervisor	13	87	870
2022	Non-supervisor	11	89	2040
2020	Supervisor	8	92	860
2020	Non-supervisor	10	90	1998
2019	Supervisor	10	90	849
2019	Non-supervisor	13	87	1986

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	63	37	115
2022	Non-supervisor	54	46	240
2020	Supervisor	44	56	67
2020	Non-supervisor	40	60	207

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	75	25	110
2022	Non-supervisor	69	31	240
2020	Supervisor	91	9	67
2020	Non-supervisor	78	22	207
2019	Supervisor	82	18	82
2019	Non-supervisor	82	18	256

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	45	40	5	4	4	2	0	87	8	85
2022	Non-supervisor	52	27	7	8	3	3	1	82	11	165
2020	Supervisor	56	34	4	5	0	0	0	90	5	61
2020	Non-supervisor	49	35	6	4	4	1	1	85	8	161
2019	Supervisor	65	25	3	5	1	0	0	90	7	67
2019	Non-supervisor	55	31	6	6	2	0	0	86	8	209

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	Supervisor	48	33	8	5	2	3	2	85	7	865
2022	Non-supervisor	46	32	7	5	3	4	4	84	8	2035
2020	Supervisor	52	29	9	4	1	2	3	86	5	860
2020	Non-supervisor	49	30	8	4	2	4	3	85	7	2009

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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	Supervisor	31	55	13	0	870
2022	Non-supervisor	27	55	17	1	2040
2020	Supervisor	36	46	18	0	864
2020	Non-supervisor	31	47	19	2	2013

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	25	75	275
2022	Non-supervisor	41	59	560
2020	Supervisor	29	71	308
2020	Non-supervisor	36	64	638

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

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	3	16	13	18	45	1	4	20	67	270
2022	Non-supervisor	8	20	14	21	31	1	4	30	55	555
2020	Supervisor	6	17	13	26	35	1	2	24	63	307
2020	Non-supervisor	8	18	15	24	30	2	3	27	57	638

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	2	9	10	18	55	2	4	11	78	270
2022	Non-supervisor	6	19	12	20	39	2	2	27	61	555
2020	Supervisor	3	13	12	24	46	1	2	16	71	307
2020	Non-supervisor	5	16	13	21	41	1	2	22	64	638

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	Supervisor	41	18	13	6	6	2	14	70	15	870
2022	Non-supervisor	41	15	10	6	5	4	19	73	14	2030
2020	Supervisor	48	16	13	7	6	1	9	72	14	861
2020	Non-supervisor	44	17	11	6	6	2	13	72	14	2005
2019	Supervisor	41	18	15	9	9	1	7	64	20	836
2019	Non-supervisor	43	17	12	7	9	2	10	68	18	1966
2018	Supervisor	45	17	12	9	8	1	8	68	19	759
2018	Non-supervisor	43	16	12	8	8	2	11	68	18	1899

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Hybrid Work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?
Survey year	Demographic	20% (1 out of 5 days) (%)	40% (2 out of 5 days) (%)	60% (3 out of 5 days) (%)	80% (4 out of 5 days) (%)	Other Please specify (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	10	67	12	9	2	705
2022	Non-supervisor	14	65	8	6	6	1315

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	Supervisor	69	31	775
2022	Non-supervisor	77	23	1545

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	Supervisor	38	62	775
2022	Non-supervisor	37	63	1545

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	Supervisor	63	37	775
2022	Non-supervisor	52	48	1545

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	Supervisor	59	41	775
2022	Non-supervisor	50	50	1545

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	Supervisor	24	76	775
2022	Non-supervisor	17	83	1545

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	Supervisor	45	55	775
2022	Non-supervisor	29	71	1545

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	Supervisor	21	79	775
2022	Non-supervisor	14	86	1545

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	Supervisor	23	77	775
2022	Non-supervisor	30	70	1545

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	Supervisor	17	83	775
2022	Non-supervisor	16	84	1545

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	Supervisor	38	62	775
2022	Non-supervisor	24	76	1545

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	Supervisor	18	82	775
2022	Non-supervisor	24	76	1545

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	Supervisor	7	93	775
2022	Non-supervisor	7	93	1545

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	Supervisor	12	88	775
2022	Non-supervisor	18	82	1545

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	Supervisor	72	17	4	2	1	0	3	92	4	775
2022	Non-supervisor	72	15	5	1	2	1	5	92	4	1545

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	Supervisor	6	18	17	17	35	1	6	56	26	775
2022	Non-supervisor	7	16	16	16	36	4	7	57	25	1545

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	Supervisor	12	29	18	16	21	3	1	38	43	775
2022	Non-supervisor	8	22	19	15	28	5	2	47	33	1545

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Natural Resources Canada by Question 81. Are you a supervisor?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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