2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Service Commission of 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	32	48	3	8	8	80	17	175
2022	Non-supervisor	40	47	3	8	2	87	9	425
2020	Supervisor	26	47	3	21	3	74	23	165
2020	Non-supervisor	32	45	7	11	5	77	16	398

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	66	26	4	3	2	0	92	5	175
2022	Non-supervisor	70	24	2	2	0	0	95	3	425
2020	Supervisor	60	29	4	4	2	1	89	6	165
2020	Non-supervisor	70	22	3	3	2	0	91	5	398

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	45	32	5	14	3	0	0	78	17	175
2022	Non-supervisor	47	36	8	5	3	1	1	84	7	420
2020	Supervisor	27	39	11	15	5	0	2	68	20	166
2020	Non-supervisor	35	41	9	11	4	0	0	76	15	398
2019	Supervisor	51	34	5	7	4	0	0	84	11	183
2019	Non-supervisor	52	32	4	7	4	0	0	84	12	512

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	42	36	9	9	4	0	0	78	13	175
2022	Non-supervisor	40	39	11	8	1	0	1	79	10	425
2020	Supervisor	33	41	13	8	5	0	1	74	13	166
2020	Non-supervisor	38	38	10	10	3	0	1	77	13	397
2019	Supervisor	36	42	11	7	2	0	1	79	10	180
2019	Non-supervisor	39	34	12	9	4	0	1	74	13	511
2018	Supervisor	26	53	8	9	3	0	0	80	12	153
2018	Non-supervisor	31	42	10	9	5	1	2	75	14	411

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	54	32	4	7	2	1	0	87	9	175
2022	Non-supervisor	53	36	5	4	2	0	1	89	6	425
2020	Supervisor	42	36	10	7	4	0	1	79	11	163
2020	Non-supervisor	44	36	11	5	3	0	0	81	9	397
2019	Supervisor	54	37	4	2	2	1	0	92	3	182
2019	Non-supervisor	57	32	6	4	2	0	0	88	5	510

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	40	33	8	10	9	0	0	73	19	175
2022	Non-supervisor	48	34	8	5	3	0	1	83	9	425
2020	Supervisor	38	35	8	12	7	0	0	73	19	165
2020	Non-supervisor	56	24	10	5	4	0	1	81	9	397
2019	Supervisor	51	35	5	8	2	0	0	85	10	181
2019	Non-supervisor	57	25	8	5	3	1	0	83	8	514
2018	Supervisor	46	31	9	11	2	0	0	78	13	153
2018	Non-supervisor	52	32	6	5	4	0	0	85	9	409

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	41	9	7	2	81	9	175
2022	Non-supervisor	38	42	12	6	3	79	9	425
2020	Supervisor	46	37	8	7	3	83	10	165
2020	Non-supervisor	37	33	14	10	6	70	16	399
2019	Supervisor	43	41	8	6	2	85	8	183
2019	Non-supervisor	36	40	12	8	4	76	12	511
2018	Supervisor	35	40	13	7	5	75	12	152
2018	Non-supervisor	36	40	12	7	5	76	12	410

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	35	37	11	14	4	0	0	72	18	175
2022	Non-supervisor	41	32	14	8	4	0	1	74	12	425
2020	Supervisor	38	41	10	5	5	0	0	79	10	166
2020	Non-supervisor	38	36	13	10	3	0	0	74	13	399
2019	Supervisor	36	37	13	10	4	0	1	73	14	183
2019	Non-supervisor	37	37	12	11	3	0	0	74	14	513
2018	Supervisor	24	38	16	14	7	1	0	63	21	153
2018	Non-supervisor	34	31	18	10	6	0	1	66	15	409

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	36	37	9	12	6	0	73	18	175
2022	Non-supervisor	42	43	7	6	2	0	85	8	425
2020	Supervisor	38	41	6	12	3	0	79	15	166
2020	Non-supervisor	40	37	10	8	5	0	77	12	396
2019	Supervisor	42	40	6	6	5	0	82	12	183
2019	Non-supervisor	37	38	13	9	3	0	75	12	514
2018	Supervisor	31	43	11	8	7	0	74	15	152
2018	Non-supervisor	34	36	15	9	5	1	71	14	408

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	53	34	6	5	2	0	0	87	7	175
2022	Non-supervisor	49	41	6	3	1	0	0	90	4	425
2020	Supervisor	58	34	4	2	0	0	1	93	2	165
2020	Non-supervisor	52	33	8	5	2	0	0	85	7	399
2019	Supervisor	57	37	4	1	2	0	0	93	3	180
2019	Non-supervisor	44	40	9	4	2	1	0	85	6	514
2018	Supervisor	50	39	7	1	2	0	1	89	4	153
2018	Non-supervisor	43	39	12	3	2	0	0	83	6	408

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	49	34	9	5	3	0	83	8	175
2022	Non-supervisor	41	36	12	7	5	0	77	11	425
2020	Supervisor	39	40	9	7	4	0	80	11	165
2020	Non-supervisor	39	32	12	11	6	0	71	17	399
2019	Supervisor	38	42	7	8	4	0	80	12	183
2019	Non-supervisor	38	36	13	9	3	1	75	12	513
2018	Supervisor	31	39	15	10	5	1	70	14	153
2018	Non-supervisor	36	34	15	9	5	0	70	14	408

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	55	35	7	2	1	90	4	175
2022	Non-supervisor	48	40	7	3	2	88	5	425
2020	Supervisor	56	35	6	2	2	91	3	161
2020	Non-supervisor	50	31	11	6	2	81	8	397
2019	Supervisor	57	31	7	5	0	88	5	183
2019	Non-supervisor	48	36	10	6	1	84	7	511
2018	Supervisor	42	45	10	1	2	87	3	151
2018	Non-supervisor	45	34	13	5	2	79	8	408

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	45	38	5	7	4	0	0	84	11	175
2022	Non-supervisor	34	37	12	11	5	0	0	71	16	425
2020	Supervisor	41	44	6	7	1	0	0	86	8	165
2020	Non-supervisor	35	35	15	11	4	0	0	70	15	398
2019	Supervisor	47	42	6	3	2	0	0	89	5	181
2019	Non-supervisor	33	37	14	11	4	0	0	70	15	511
2018	Supervisor	37	43	8	8	4	0	0	80	12	153
2018	Non-supervisor	29	40	14	9	6	1	1	70	16	408

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	46	40	5	4	6	0	86	9	175
2022	Non-supervisor	36	41	10	9	5	0	77	13	420
2020	Supervisor	45	35	10	8	3	0	79	11	166
2020	Non-supervisor	40	32	12	10	5	0	72	15	397
2019	Supervisor	48	37	9	4	1	0	85	5	182
2019	Non-supervisor	36	37	14	9	4	1	73	13	512
2018	Supervisor	39	38	15	4	4	0	76	8	152
2018	Non-supervisor	30	39	14	10	6	0	69	17	408

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	44	30	10	13	4	0	0	74	16	175
2022	Non-supervisor	39	39	14	6	2	0	0	78	8	425
2020	Supervisor	34	41	13	10	3	0	0	74	12	165
2020	Non-supervisor	41	36	10	9	3	0	0	78	12	394
2019	Supervisor	42	41	8	5	3	0	0	84	8	180
2019	Non-supervisor	36	43	12	6	2	1	0	80	8	512
2018	Supervisor	33	38	18	7	4	0	0	71	11	152
2018	Non-supervisor	34	39	14	7	5	0	1	74	12	406

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	36	14	5	1	81	6	175
2022	Non-supervisor	43	40	10	5	3	83	7	425
2020	Supervisor	45	39	9	6	1	84	7	165
2020	Non-supervisor	43	35	10	8	4	78	12	399
2019	Supervisor	47	40	6	7	0	87	7	183
2019	Non-supervisor	41	39	11	6	3	80	9	514
2018	Supervisor	37	42	11	7	3	79	10	153
2018	Non-supervisor	37	42	11	6	3	80	9	407

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	20	26	23	16	15	0	1	46	30	175
2022	Non-supervisor	51	32	10	4	2	1	1	84	6	425
2020	Supervisor	18	25	19	21	16	0	1	43	38	165
2020	Non-supervisor	54	31	10	3	3	0	0	85	6	398
2019	Supervisor	23	33	22	11	12	0	1	55	23	182
2019	Non-supervisor	56	30	10	2	1	0	0	86	3	510
2018	Supervisor	23	31	18	18	9	0	1	54	28	153
2018	Non-supervisor	53	27	13	4	3	0	1	80	7	409

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	14	23	41	14	8	0	1	22	37	175
2022	Non-supervisor	5	17	39	23	14	1	2	38	23	425
2020	Supervisor	12	37	27	19	4	0	1	23	50	165
2020	Non-supervisor	10	18	35	26	10	0	0	36	28	397
2019	Supervisor	7	19	46	23	3	0	1	27	27	183
2019	Non-supervisor	8	17	36	23	14	1	2	38	25	509
2018	Supervisor	9	31	39	15	5	1	1	20	41	151
2018	Non-supervisor	9	19	35	20	13	1	2	34	29	408

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	23	25	37	11	3	0	1	14	49	175
2022	Non-supervisor	12	22	31	17	12	2	5	31	36	425
2020	Supervisor	21	26	34	15	4	0	0	19	48	166
2020	Non-supervisor	13	24	30	18	12	2	1	31	38	398
2019	Supervisor	13	24	36	18	8	0	0	26	38	182
2019	Non-supervisor	12	23	28	17	13	3	3	32	38	510
2018	Supervisor	10	35	35	14	4	1	0	19	46	153
2018	Non-supervisor	17	22	30	14	13	2	3	27	41	409

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	16	17	39	18	8	0	1	27	34	175
2022	Non-supervisor	5	9	31	31	19	1	3	53	14	425
2020	Supervisor	16	29	33	17	4	0	1	21	46	164
2020	Non-supervisor	5	13	25	37	19	1	0	57	18	397
2019	Supervisor	7	16	42	26	8	0	1	34	24	183
2019	Non-supervisor	4	10	27	33	24	1	1	58	14	507
2018	Supervisor	6	24	42	23	4	1	0	27	31	153
2018	Non-supervisor	4	13	29	32	18	1	2	52	18	408

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	28	28	25	11	5	0	3	17	58	175
2022	Non-supervisor	9	14	28	23	22	2	2	47	24	425
2020	Supervisor	27	34	24	13	2	0	0	15	61	165
2020	Non-supervisor	9	15	26	27	19	1	2	48	25	398
2019	Supervisor	10	23	38	20	7	2	1	27	34	179
2019	Non-supervisor	8	11	24	27	25	3	3	55	19	508
2018	Supervisor	17	30	25	22	5	1	1	27	47	152
2018	Non-supervisor	10	18	26	24	16	2	3	42	30	409

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	26	23	29	12	8	0	3	20	50	175
2022	Non-supervisor	11	19	25	19	15	5	5	38	34	425
2020	Supervisor	9	20	33	26	9	2	1	35	30	165
2020	Non-supervisor	6	14	24	28	23	3	1	53	21	396
2019	Supervisor	9	25	32	23	7	2	2	31	35	181
2019	Non-supervisor	9	21	22	22	17	7	2	43	33	507
2018	Supervisor	21	22	30	20	4	1	2	25	44	152
2018	Non-supervisor	17	23	22	16	15	4	2	34	43	406

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	25	22	32	14	5	0	1	19	48	175
2022	Non-supervisor	9	15	35	19	14	3	5	36	26	425
2020	Supervisor	22	19	36	20	4	0	1	24	40	164
2020	Non-supervisor	9	19	30	23	14	2	1	39	29	398
2019	Supervisor	10	24	38	22	4	0	1	26	35	183
2019	Non-supervisor	11	16	29	24	14	4	2	40	29	511
2018	Supervisor	12	33	37	14	3	1	0	18	45	153
2018	Non-supervisor	11	17	35	17	13	4	2	32	30	407

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	10	17	34	26	11	0	1	38	28	175
2022	Non-supervisor	5	10	34	26	20	1	4	48	15	425
2020	Supervisor	13	33	33	18	3	0	0	21	46	165
2020	Non-supervisor	11	24	34	21	9	1	0	30	36	398
2019	Supervisor	18	33	32	12	4	0	1	16	51	182
2019	Non-supervisor	15	26	29	18	10	1	1	28	42	511

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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	29	35	17	8	2	3	6	70	11	175
2022	Non-supervisor	25	27	15	5	5	13	11	68	13	420
2020	Supervisor	30	48	11	6	2	2	1	81	8	166
2020	Non-supervisor	29	30	15	8	4	8	6	69	14	398
2019	Supervisor	37	39	9	8	3	1	3	79	11	182
2019	Non-supervisor	31	31	15	5	6	8	4	71	12	512
2018	Supervisor	29	41	12	10	3	2	3	73	14	153
2018	Non-supervisor	23	30	16	11	5	8	6	62	19	408

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	65	22	6	4	2	1	0	88	7	175
2022	Non-supervisor	62	25	5	4	4	1	0	87	7	425
2020	Supervisor	60	28	3	4	4	1	0	89	8	165
2020	Non-supervisor	57	26	7	6	4	0	0	83	11	398
2019	Supervisor	62	27	6	5	0	0	1	89	5	182
2019	Non-supervisor	54	29	8	6	3	1	0	83	9	512
2018	Supervisor	58	32	3	5	1	0	0	91	6	153
2018	Non-supervisor	48	29	8	9	5	2	0	78	14	408

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	67	23	5	4	0	0	91	4	175
2022	Non-supervisor	67	24	3	3	2	0	92	6	425
2020	Supervisor	58	35	4	2	0	1	94	2	164
2020	Non-supervisor	60	29	6	4	1	0	90	5	400
2019	Supervisor	54	39	2	5	1	0	93	5	182
2019	Non-supervisor	56	33	4	5	1	0	90	6	509
2018	Supervisor	49	40	5	3	2	0	89	5	153
2018	Non-supervisor	53	35	4	6	2	0	89	8	408

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	58	33	6	2	1	0	0	91	3	175
2022	Non-supervisor	56	29	7	5	2	1	0	86	7	425
2020	Supervisor	54	40	2	3	1	1	0	95	4	164
2020	Non-supervisor	50	34	8	6	1	1	0	85	7	398
2019	Supervisor	52	42	4	2	0	0	0	94	2	182
2019	Non-supervisor	49	35	10	3	1	1	0	85	5	512
2018	Supervisor	49	40	4	5	2	0	0	89	7	153
2018	Non-supervisor	43	36	10	5	3	2	1	81	8	408

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	50	25	7	5	5	3	5	82	11	175
2022	Non-supervisor	39	26	9	5	4	10	7	78	11	425

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	49	26	7	6	4	3	5	81	11	175
2022	Non-supervisor	39	26	9	6	3	11	6	78	11	425

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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	65	25	4	3	2	0	0	91	5	175
2022	Non-supervisor	45	27	13	3	3	1	8	79	7	425
2020	Supervisor	72	21	3	3	0	0	1	94	3	166
2020	Non-supervisor	55	26	9	5	2	0	1	83	8	399
2019	Supervisor	67	24	4	1	1	1	2	94	3	183
2019	Non-supervisor	51	24	13	6	2	1	3	79	8	511

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	48	32	6	11	3	0	0	80	14	175
2022	Non-supervisor	49	34	6	6	3	1	1	84	9	425
2020	Supervisor	49	40	4	6	2	0	0	89	7	166
2020	Non-supervisor	49	32	11	6	2	0	0	82	8	399
2019	Supervisor	45	35	7	5	6	1	1	82	11	182
2019	Non-supervisor	46	32	11	7	3	0	1	79	11	509
2018	Supervisor	35	37	12	10	5	0	1	72	16	152
2018	Non-supervisor	35	38	10	8	6	1	2	76	14	409

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	54	24	10	5	4	0	2	80	10	175
2022	Non-supervisor	55	27	9	4	3	2	2	84	6	425
2020	Supervisor	53	28	9	6	2	0	1	83	8	166
2020	Non-supervisor	51	24	13	6	4	2	2	77	10	397

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	58	27	7	5	3	1	0	85	8	175
2022	Non-supervisor	53	34	7	3	2	0	1	88	5	425
2020	Supervisor	57	32	5	4	2	0	0	89	6	166
2020	Non-supervisor	52	32	7	6	2	1	0	84	9	399
2019	Supervisor	55	30	5	5	2	1	2	88	7	183
2019	Non-supervisor	51	30	11	5	3	1	0	82	7	507
2018	Supervisor	45	31	15	4	4	0	1	77	7	151
2018	Non-supervisor	45	30	12	6	5	1	1	76	12	406

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	68	22	3	3	2	2	1	92	5	175
2022	Non-supervisor	68	21	4	2	3	2	2	92	4	425

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	59	22	10	5	3	1	0	81	8	175
2022	Non-supervisor	60	28	5	3	3	0	0	89	6	425
2020	Supervisor	65	23	5	4	2	0	0	89	6	165
2020	Non-supervisor	57	26	7	6	4	0	0	83	10	400
2019	Supervisor	55	32	4	4	3	0	1	88	7	183
2019	Non-supervisor	57	26	8	5	3	0	0	84	8	514
2018	Supervisor	45	31	9	8	5	0	1	77	13	152
2018	Non-supervisor	47	28	9	8	5	1	1	77	14	407

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	88	9	1	1	2	0	97	2	175
2022	Non-supervisor	87	9	1	1	1	0	96	3	425
2019	Supervisor	87	9	1	2	0	1	97	2	183
2019	Non-supervisor	87	10	1	1	0	0	97	2	508

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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	38	37	8	8	6	3	78	14	175
2022	Non-supervisor	39	31	8	5	4	13	81	10	425
2020	Supervisor	44	32	9	11	2	1	77	14	166
2020	Non-supervisor	43	27	13	5	2	10	78	8	400
2019	Supervisor	37	38	13	8	1	2	77	9	177
2019	Non-supervisor	38	33	12	4	4	9	79	9	512
2018	Supervisor	37	37	11	8	3	4	77	11	153
2018	Non-supervisor	34	33	14	5	3	11	75	9	409

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	29	31	15	16	8	1	61	24	175
2022	Non-supervisor	31	37	12	8	6	6	72	15	425
2020	Supervisor	36	37	14	9	4	1	73	13	165
2020	Non-supervisor	37	32	15	10	4	1	71	14	397
2019	Supervisor	34	42	13	6	5	0	76	11	177
2019	Non-supervisor	34	36	16	7	4	4	72	11	511
2018	Supervisor	32	38	17	9	3	1	71	12	151
2018	Non-supervisor	32	33	17	9	5	3	68	15	408

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	21	27	21	18	12	1	49	30	175
2022	Non-supervisor	22	33	17	13	7	9	60	21	425
2020	Supervisor	25	37	14	18	6	1	63	23	165
2020	Non-supervisor	26	32	13	16	5	8	63	23	400
2019	Supervisor	22	44	15	12	5	1	67	17	176
2019	Non-supervisor	24	35	16	11	4	9	66	17	510
2018	Supervisor	18	39	23	13	4	3	59	18	153
2018	Non-supervisor	22	30	20	11	6	9	58	19	407

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	26	31	14	19	10	0	57	29	175
2022	Non-supervisor	21	40	16	12	7	4	63	20	425
2020	Supervisor	24	41	11	20	4	0	65	24	165
2020	Non-supervisor	28	35	13	16	5	3	65	21	398
2019	Supervisor	20	41	23	11	4	0	61	16	177
2019	Non-supervisor	24	35	16	13	8	5	62	21	510
2018	Supervisor	15	37	22	19	6	1	52	26	153
2018	Non-supervisor	19	33	20	17	7	4	55	24	408

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	66	25	6	0	1	0	1	93	1	175
2022	Non-supervisor	66	24	6	1	1	1	0	91	2	425
2020	Supervisor	69	18	9	4	0	0	0	87	4	166
2020	Non-supervisor	68	22	6	2	1	1	0	91	3	398
2019	Supervisor	69	23	6	1	0	1	0	93	1	181
2019	Non-supervisor	65	24	6	2	0	2	0	92	2	510

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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	24	49	8	14	5	0	73	19	175
2022	Non-supervisor	28	46	13	8	3	2	75	12	425
2020	Supervisor	33	48	8	10	2	0	81	11	166
2020	Non-supervisor	33	46	12	6	1	2	80	7	400
2019	Supervisor	36	47	6	8	2	0	84	10	182
2019	Non-supervisor	32	46	12	7	1	2	79	9	512
2018	Supervisor	30	46	13	8	2	1	77	10	151
2018	Non-supervisor	33	40	13	8	2	2	76	11	407

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	13	35	17	21	14	0	48	35	175
2022	Non-supervisor	16	36	18	15	8	7	56	25	425
2020	Supervisor	15	41	24	14	6	1	56	20	166
2020	Non-supervisor	21	44	17	12	4	1	66	17	400
2019	Supervisor	17	46	19	13	3	2	64	16	182
2019	Non-supervisor	20	40	18	13	4	5	63	18	508

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	56	28	7	5	3	0	0	84	9	175
2022	Non-supervisor	34	35	12	9	4	4	2	73	14	425
2020	Supervisor	58	30	6	2	2	0	1	90	4	166
2020	Non-supervisor	44	37	9	4	4	2	1	83	8	399
2019	Supervisor	52	32	7	3	5	1	1	85	9	183
2019	Non-supervisor	37	36	11	9	3	3	1	76	13	509
2018	Supervisor	34	40	13	8	3	1	1	76	11	150
2018	Non-supervisor	28	35	14	13	5	3	2	66	19	409

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	42	36	13	6	3	0	0	78	9	175
2022	Non-supervisor	37	35	18	4	3	3	0	74	7	425
2020	Supervisor	48	40	6	3	1	1	0	89	4	166
2020	Non-supervisor	46	35	13	4	2	1	0	81	6	397
2019	Supervisor	39	44	12	1	2	0	0	84	4	183
2019	Non-supervisor	38	38	16	4	2	2	0	77	6	511
2018	Supervisor	39	39	15	7	0	0	0	78	7	150
2018	Non-supervisor	34	39	16	5	3	2	1	75	8	409

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	28	24	17	7	12	5	5	59	21	175
2022	Non-supervisor	21	26	14	10	8	17	4	60	22	425
2020	Supervisor	27	26	19	13	6	7	2	59	21	164
2020	Non-supervisor	28	22	17	12	6	10	5	59	21	400
2019	Supervisor	22	23	22	11	9	7	5	52	23	183
2019	Non-supervisor	21	24	19	11	8	14	3	54	23	512
2018	Supervisor	19	25	20	13	11	4	7	50	27	149
2018	Non-supervisor	19	21	18	13	10	16	3	49	29	410

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	32	42	11	9	6	0	0	74	15	175
2022	Non-supervisor	29	40	15	8	5	3	0	71	14	425
2020	Supervisor	28	34	17	14	5	1	0	63	20	165
2020	Non-supervisor	30	32	15	15	6	3	0	63	22	399
2019	Supervisor	26	42	16	9	5	2	0	69	14	180
2019	Non-supervisor	25	36	14	15	7	4	0	63	23	509
2018	Supervisor	24	41	17	13	5	0	0	65	18	151
2018	Non-supervisor	22	33	17	13	9	5	1	59	23	407

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	41	26	13	8	9	0	4	69	17	175
2022	Non-supervisor	50	23	12	4	4	2	6	78	9	425
2020	Supervisor	51	22	15	6	5	0	2	75	10	166
2020	Non-supervisor	56	17	10	7	3	1	5	78	11	398
2019	Supervisor	43	31	18	2	3	0	3	76	6	182
2019	Non-supervisor	55	20	10	6	3	0	5	80	10	510

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	55	19	11	5	6	1	3	77	12	175
2022	Non-supervisor	52	21	10	6	2	3	6	80	9	425
2020	Supervisor	54	24	14	6	1	0	2	80	7	164
2020	Non-supervisor	47	24	13	8	4	1	3	75	12	394
2019	Supervisor	60	25	9	2	1	0	3	88	3	183
2019	Non-supervisor	49	19	17	6	4	2	3	72	11	508

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	74	11	5	2	2	1	5	90	4	175
2022	Non-supervisor	68	11	4	2	4	4	8	89	7	425
2020	Supervisor	80	8	6	2	2	1	1	90	3	165
2020	Non-supervisor	74	8	5	2	4	3	4	88	7	397
2019	Supervisor	80	8	3	1	1	2	4	95	2	182
2019	Non-supervisor	76	8	5	2	2	3	4	90	5	508

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	75	7	5	2	1	0	9	91	4	175
2022	Non-supervisor	65	11	4	2	3	3	13	90	6	425
2020	Supervisor	82	8	3	0	1	0	6	95	2	166
2020	Non-supervisor	72	9	6	1	2	2	8	90	3	398
2019	Supervisor	84	4	3	0	0	0	10	97	0	183
2019	Non-supervisor	74	8	3	0	2	1	11	93	3	507

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	35	26	13	12	11	2	2	63	24	175
2022	Non-supervisor	20	33	11	14	12	4	4	58	29	425
2020	Supervisor	24	31	15	12	14	3	2	57	27	166
2020	Non-supervisor	20	25	13	21	16	2	3	47	39	399
2019	Supervisor	19	28	15	23	10	2	3	50	34	183
2019	Non-supervisor	21	23	15	17	17	3	3	47	37	512
2018	Supervisor	13	29	16	18	18	3	3	45	38	151
2018	Non-supervisor	17	23	16	16	20	3	5	43	39	410

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	36	46	6	7	5	1	83	11	175
2022	Non-supervisor	25	43	15	10	3	4	71	13	425
2020	Supervisor	28	54	7	8	1	1	83	9	166
2020	Non-supervisor	24	40	20	11	2	2	67	13	399
2019	Supervisor	27	56	11	4	0	3	85	4	181
2019	Non-supervisor	24	41	20	10	2	4	68	12	511
2018	Supervisor	30	43	18	7	2	1	73	9	151
2018	Non-supervisor	24	37	20	8	4	6	65	13	408

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	49	36	7	6	2	1	85	8	175
2022	Non-supervisor	43	35	9	4	4	4	81	9	425
2020	Supervisor	43	42	7	3	5	0	85	8	165
2020	Non-supervisor	45	33	10	8	2	1	79	10	398
2019	Supervisor	46	43	5	4	2	0	89	6	181
2019	Non-supervisor	47	34	12	4	2	1	82	6	504
2018	Supervisor	51	40	5	3	1	1	91	4	153
2018	Non-supervisor	46	37	8	5	2	1	85	7	406

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	51	30	10	4	2	3	0	83	6	175
2022	Non-supervisor	41	37	11	4	1	5	0	83	6	425
2020	Supervisor	52	34	9	5	1	1	0	86	5	164
2020	Non-supervisor	50	35	8	3	2	2	0	87	5	400
2019	Supervisor	58	34	5	0	0	1	1	94	0	183
2019	Non-supervisor	55	32	8	2	1	2	1	89	2	508
2018	Supervisor	54	39	6	2	0	0	0	92	2	152
2018	Non-supervisor	47	34	12	2	2	3	0	83	5	407

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	39	31	15	3	4	8	0	77	7	175
2022	Non-supervisor	33	26	18	4	3	14	1	70	9	425
2020	Supervisor	45	40	10	4	1	1	1	86	5	165
2020	Non-supervisor	47	33	10	4	2	3	0	83	6	400

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	54	23	5	6	7	4	3	82	14	175
2022	Non-supervisor	39	34	8	3	5	7	4	81	10	420
2020	Supervisor	55	28	6	6	2	2	1	85	9	166
2020	Non-supervisor	47	30	9	8	3	1	2	79	11	400

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	4	5	8	7	47	4	27	77	12	175
2022	Non-supervisor	3	4	9	5	42	5	31	75	11	420

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	19	23	21	3	4	28	1	60	10	175
2022	Non-supervisor	12	17	18	2	2	41	6	56	9	425

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	61	28	4	6	2	0	89	7	175
2022	Non-supervisor	54	36	4	4	3	0	90	6	425
2020	Supervisor	59	33	6	2	1	0	91	3	166
2020	Non-supervisor	59	30	9	2	1	0	89	3	399
2019	Supervisor	64	32	2	2	0	0	96	2	183
2019	Non-supervisor	62	27	6	3	2	1	90	4	507
2018	Supervisor	52	37	6	3	2	0	89	4	152
2018	Non-supervisor	55	31	7	4	2	0	86	6	407

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	48	31	7	10	3	0	79	14	175
2022	Non-supervisor	47	31	13	5	3	1	78	9	425
2020	Supervisor	42	40	10	6	2	1	82	8	164
2020	Non-supervisor	47	28	16	7	2	0	75	9	398
2019	Supervisor	50	36	10	2	0	0	87	3	183
2019	Non-supervisor	51	28	11	6	3	1	80	9	508
2018	Supervisor	39	39	13	5	3	1	79	9	153
2018	Non-supervisor	43	29	16	7	4	1	73	11	404

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	47	30	9	10	4	0	77	14	175
2022	Non-supervisor	43	34	13	5	3	0	78	9	425
2020	Supervisor	43	37	12	6	2	0	81	7	163
2020	Non-supervisor	45	31	13	9	2	0	76	11	393
2019	Supervisor	47	38	9	4	1	0	86	5	183
2019	Non-supervisor	46	32	12	6	3	1	78	9	508
2018	Supervisor	34	42	11	9	2	1	78	11	153
2018	Non-supervisor	40	35	14	7	4	0	75	11	404

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	44	17	15	13	7	4	0	64	21	175
2022	Non-supervisor	38	28	11	12	7	4	1	69	20	425
2020	Supervisor	40	33	11	9	6	1	0	74	15	165
2020	Non-supervisor	37	25	16	13	7	2	1	64	20	400
2019	Supervisor	41	25	17	11	6	0	0	67	16	183
2019	Non-supervisor	39	20	14	12	9	5	1	63	22	510
2018	Supervisor	32	24	20	12	9	3	0	57	22	153
2018	Non-supervisor	32	25	17	12	9	5	1	60	22	408

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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	47	24	29	175
2022	Non-supervisor	41	30	29	425
2020	Supervisor	43	32	24	166
2020	Non-supervisor	36	32	32	400
2019	Supervisor	39	32	28	183
2019	Non-supervisor	42	22	35	511
2018	Supervisor	47	28	25	153
2018	Non-supervisor	38	26	36	411

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	4	37	44	8	0	6	80
2022	Non-supervisor	11	32	33	2	11	10	170
2020	Supervisor	12	28	59	0	0	1	76
2020	Non-supervisor	12	23	52	3	3	7	142
2019	Supervisor	6	20	68	0	0	6	71
2019	Non-supervisor	9	20	41	3	16	10	212
2018	Supervisor	10	19	68	1	0	2	72
2018	Non-supervisor	11	25	45	3	11	6	150

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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	6	94	175
2022	Non-supervisor	8	92	425
2020	Supervisor	12	88	166
2020	Non-supervisor	8	92	400
2019	Supervisor	9	91	183
2019	Non-supervisor	9	91	512
2018	Supervisor	14	86	153
2018	Non-supervisor	14	86	410

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	47	53	10
2022	Non-supervisor	30	70	35
2020	Supervisor	38	62	19
2020	Non-supervisor	42	58	33
2018	Supervisor	36	64	22
2018	Non-supervisor	55	45	59

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	42	58	10
2022	Non-supervisor	78	22	35
2020	Supervisor	55	45	19
2020	Non-supervisor	71	29	33
2019	Supervisor	69	31	16
2019	Non-supervisor	63	37	48
2018	Supervisor	35	65	22
2018	Non-supervisor	54	46	59

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	10
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	35
2020	Supervisor	28	72	19
2020	Non-supervisor	0	100	33
2018	Supervisor	33	67	22
2018	Non-supervisor	0	100	59

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	10
2022	Non-supervisor	100	35
2020	Supervisor	100	19
2020	Non-supervisor	100	33
2019	Supervisor	100	16
2019	Non-supervisor	100	48
2018	Supervisor	100	22
2018	Non-supervisor	100	59

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	9	91	10
2022	Non-supervisor	6	94	35
2020	Supervisor	0	100	19
2020	Non-supervisor	0	100	33

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	0	100	10
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	35

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	9	91	10
2022	Non-supervisor	3	97	35

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	35	65	10
2022	Non-supervisor	57	43	35

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	42	58	10
2022	Non-supervisor	67	33	35
2020	Supervisor	45	55	19
2020	Non-supervisor	33	67	33
2019	Supervisor	51	49	16
2019	Non-supervisor	42	58	47
2018	Supervisor	31	69	22
2018	Non-supervisor	41	59	60

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	41	59	10
2022	Non-supervisor	56	44	35
2020	Supervisor	63	37	19
2020	Non-supervisor	42	58	33
2019	Supervisor	52	48	16
2019	Non-supervisor	46	54	47
2018	Supervisor	45	55	22
2018	Non-supervisor	52	48	60

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	41	59	10
2022	Non-supervisor	39	61	35
2019	Supervisor	46	54	16
2019	Non-supervisor	35	65	47
2018	Supervisor	55	45	22
2018	Non-supervisor	34	66	60

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	34	66	10
2022	Non-supervisor	26	74	35
2020	Supervisor	23	77	19
2020	Non-supervisor	29	71	33
2019	Supervisor	31	69	16
2019	Non-supervisor	28	72	47
2018	Supervisor	36	64	22
2018	Non-supervisor	31	69	60

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	33	67	10
2022	Non-supervisor	72	28	35
2020	Supervisor	63	37	19
2020	Non-supervisor	61	39	33
2019	Supervisor	51	49	16
2019	Non-supervisor	51	49	47
2018	Supervisor	49	51	22
2018	Non-supervisor	60	40	60

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	59	41	10
2022	Non-supervisor	33	67	35
2020	Supervisor	32	68	19
2020	Non-supervisor	31	69	33
2019	Supervisor	46	54	16
2019	Non-supervisor	19	81	47
2018	Supervisor	36	64	22
2018	Non-supervisor	19	81	60

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	0	100	10
2022	Non-supervisor	6	94	35
2019	Supervisor	0	100	16
2019	Non-supervisor	0	100	47
2018	Supervisor	0	100	22
2018	Non-supervisor	0	100	60

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	7	93	10
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	35
2020	Supervisor	0	100	19
2020	Non-supervisor	0	100	33

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	18	82	10
2022	Non-supervisor	8	92	35

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	50	50	10
2022	Non-supervisor	63	37	35
2020	Supervisor	39	61	19
2020	Non-supervisor	40	60	33
2019	Supervisor	51	49	16
2019	Non-supervisor	39	61	47
2018	Supervisor	31	69	22
2018	Non-supervisor	39	61	60

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	25	75	10
2022	Non-supervisor	32	68	35

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	10	90	10
2022	Non-supervisor	13	87	35
2018	Supervisor	22	78	22
2018	Non-supervisor	18	82	60

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	57	43	10
2022	Non-supervisor	49	51	35
2020	Supervisor	72	28	19
2020	Non-supervisor	67	33	33
2019	Supervisor	38	62	16
2019	Non-supervisor	41	59	46
2018	Supervisor	63	37	22
2018	Non-supervisor	52	48	60

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	50	50	10
2022	Non-supervisor	27	73	35
2020	Supervisor	33	67	19
2020	Non-supervisor	31	69	33
2019	Supervisor	39	61	16
2019	Non-supervisor	26	74	46
2018	Supervisor	31	69	22
2018	Non-supervisor	31	69	60

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	17	83	10
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	35

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	0	100	10
2022	Non-supervisor	15	85	35

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	8	92	10
2022	Non-supervisor	15	85	35

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	0	100	10
2022	Non-supervisor	8	92	35

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	7	93	10
2022	Non-supervisor	9	91	35

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	16	84	10
2022	Non-supervisor	17	83	35
2018	Supervisor	21	79	22
2018	Non-supervisor	8	92	60

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	18	82	10
2022	Non-supervisor	26	74	35

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	27	73	10
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	30

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	16	84	10
2022	Non-supervisor	9	91	30

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	18	82	10
2022	Non-supervisor	7	93	30
2018	Supervisor	0	100	21
2018	Non-supervisor	14	86	56

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	10	90	10
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	30
2018	Supervisor	0	100	21
2018	Non-supervisor	12	88	56

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	0	100	10
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	30
2018	Supervisor	25	75	21
2018	Non-supervisor	17	83	56

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	25	75	10
2022	Non-supervisor	15	85	30

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	9	91	10
2022	Non-supervisor	34	66	30

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	0	100	10
2022	Non-supervisor	21	79	30

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	7	93	10
2022	Non-supervisor	20	80	30

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	15	85	10
2022	Non-supervisor	34	66	30
2018	Supervisor	33	67	21
2018	Non-supervisor	25	75	56

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	7	93	10
2022	Non-supervisor	5	95	30

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	49	51	10
2022	Non-supervisor	42	58	30
2018	Supervisor	38	62	21
2018	Non-supervisor	31	69	56

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	0	100	10
2022	Non-supervisor	3	97	30

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	23	77	10
2022	Non-supervisor	33	67	30
2018	Supervisor	51	49	21
2018	Non-supervisor	44	56	56

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	10
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	30

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	18	82	10
2022	Non-supervisor	22	78	30

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	19	19	8	3	2	32	18	74	10	175
2022	Non-supervisor	12	10	9	3	4	46	16	59	17	425
2020	Supervisor	28	20	16	4	2	26	5	68	8	165
2020	Non-supervisor	19	14	13	4	3	37	10	61	15	398
2019	Supervisor	17	18	16	6	5	27	11	57	17	183
2019	Non-supervisor	18	12	15	6	4	36	9	54	18	510
2018	Supervisor	20	24	20	7	4	23	2	59	14	151
2018	Non-supervisor	14	14	17	6	5	37	6	49	20	406

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	40	36	8	2	2	11	0	86	5	175
2022	Non-supervisor	30	35	11	5	3	16	1	78	9	425
2020	Supervisor	46	36	11	2	2	3	0	85	4	165
2020	Non-supervisor	41	30	14	5	1	9	0	78	7	398
2019	Supervisor	44	37	11	3	1	4	0	85	4	182
2019	Non-supervisor	38	31	13	6	2	10	1	77	9	513
2018	Supervisor	37	37	13	6	2	5	0	79	8	151
2018	Non-supervisor	33	28	14	6	3	14	1	73	10	407

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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	8	92	175
2022	Non-supervisor	7	93	425
2020	Supervisor	7	93	166
2020	Non-supervisor	9	91	398
2019	Supervisor	7	93	183
2019	Non-supervisor	8	92	511
2018	Supervisor	3	97	153
2018	Non-supervisor	7	93	409

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	15	85	15
2022	Non-supervisor	19	81	30

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	93	7	15
2022	Non-supervisor	83	17	30
2019	Supervisor	52	48	12
2019	Non-supervisor	85	15	42

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	0	100	15
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	30

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	15
2022	Non-supervisor	100	30
2020	Supervisor	100	10
2020	Non-supervisor	100	32
2019	Supervisor	100	12
2019	Non-supervisor	100	42

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	15
2022	Non-supervisor	19	81	30

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	8	92	15
2022	Non-supervisor	15	85	30

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	15	85	15
2022	Non-supervisor	3	97	30

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	39	61	15
2022	Non-supervisor	16	84	30

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	23	77	15
2022	Non-supervisor	12	88	30

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	23	77	15
2022	Non-supervisor	14	86	30

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	0	100	15
2022	Non-supervisor	5	95	30

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	7	93	15
2022	Non-supervisor	21	79	30
2019	Supervisor	0	100	12
2019	Non-supervisor	24	76	40

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	15	85	15
2022	Non-supervisor	33	67	30

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	100	15
2022	Non-supervisor	100	30
2020	Supervisor	100	10
2020	Non-supervisor	100	32
2019	Supervisor	100	12
2019	Non-supervisor	100	40

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	0	100	15
2022	Non-supervisor	6	94	30
2020	Supervisor	0	100	10
2020	Non-supervisor	0	100	32
2019	Supervisor	0	100	12
2019	Non-supervisor	0	100	40

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	7	93	15
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	30

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	7	93	15
2022	Non-supervisor	27	73	30

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	8	92	15
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	30
2020	Supervisor	0	100	10
2020	Non-supervisor	0	100	32
2019	Supervisor	0	100	12
2019	Non-supervisor	0	100	40

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	23	77	15
2022	Non-supervisor	20	80	30

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	100	15
2022	Non-supervisor	100	30
2019	Supervisor	100	12
2019	Non-supervisor	100	40

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	15	85	15
2022	Non-supervisor	27	73	30

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	45	55	15
2022	Non-supervisor	37	63	30
2019	Supervisor	0	100	12
2019	Non-supervisor	28	72	40

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	14	86	15
2022	Non-supervisor	12	88	30
2020	Supervisor	0	100	10
2020	Non-supervisor	17	83	32

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	15	85	15
2022	Non-supervisor	13	87	30

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	8	92	15
2022	Non-supervisor	20	80	30
2019	Supervisor	0	100	12
2019	Non-supervisor	15	85	40

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	7	93	15
2022	Non-supervisor	9	91	30
2019	Supervisor	0	100	12
2019	Non-supervisor	0	100	40

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	8	92	15
2022	Non-supervisor	6	94	30

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	0	100	15
2022	Non-supervisor	5	95	30

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	22	78	15
2022	Non-supervisor	13	87	30

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	47	53	15
2022	Non-supervisor	43	57	30
2019	Supervisor	46	54	12
2019	Non-supervisor	46	54	40

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	0	100	10
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	30

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	0	100	10
2022	Non-supervisor	17	83	30

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	0	100	10
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	30

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	0	100	10
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	30

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	0	100	10
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	30

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	25	75	10
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	30

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	9	91	10
2022	Non-supervisor	16	84	30

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	7	93	10
2022	Non-supervisor	24	76	30

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	9	91	10
2022	Non-supervisor	12	88	30

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	25	75	10
2022	Non-supervisor	21	79	30

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	10	90	10
2022	Non-supervisor	6	94	30

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	50	50	10
2022	Non-supervisor	37	63	30

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	0	100	10
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	30

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	59	41	10
2022	Non-supervisor	50	50	30

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	7	93	10
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	30

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	25	75	10
2022	Non-supervisor	20	80	30

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	23	13	11	3	2	34	13	69	10	175
2022	Non-supervisor	17	10	11	4	3	46	10	62	14	425
2020	Supervisor	28	18	14	3	2	30	6	71	7	166
2020	Non-supervisor	19	14	13	3	3	38	9	64	11	396
2019	Supervisor	20	16	19	3	0	33	8	61	7	183
2019	Non-supervisor	19	13	13	3	2	39	10	63	11	513
2018	Supervisor	25	16	22	1	1	33	3	62	4	153
2018	Non-supervisor	15	13	20	2	3	41	6	52	11	407

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	46	32	7	2	2	11	0	88	5	175
2022	Non-supervisor	34	34	11	4	3	13	2	79	8	425
2020	Supervisor	46	33	12	2	2	5	1	84	3	166
2020	Non-supervisor	43	31	13	3	1	9	0	81	5	399
2019	Supervisor	47	36	12	0	0	4	0	87	0	183
2019	Non-supervisor	40	30	14	3	2	10	1	79	6	513
2018	Supervisor	38	36	13	1	1	10	0	83	3	153
2018	Non-supervisor	33	31	13	3	3	15	1	77	7	407

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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	25	27	21	12	14	0	2	53	26	170
2022	Non-supervisor	31	28	19	7	11	1	3	62	19	420
2020	Supervisor	27	36	20	9	7	0	1	64	16	163
2020	Non-supervisor	31	28	20	10	9	1	1	60	20	400
2019	Supervisor	16	27	23	17	14	0	3	44	32	183
2019	Non-supervisor	25	26	24	9	14	0	1	52	23	510
2018	Supervisor	12	27	26	17	17	0	1	39	35	153
2018	Non-supervisor	22	20	26	14	15	1	3	43	31	409

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	6	19	22	23	30	0	0	25	53	175
2022	Non-supervisor	25	30	25	12	8	0	1	55	20	420
2020	Supervisor	7	19	24	30	21	0	0	26	50	166
2020	Non-supervisor	29	35	20	9	6	1	0	64	15	399
2019	Supervisor	9	26	31	20	13	0	1	35	33	183
2019	Non-supervisor	34	30	21	9	5	0	0	65	15	512
2018	Supervisor	7	25	28	22	17	0	0	33	39	152
2018	Non-supervisor	24	30	24	14	7	0	1	55	21	410

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	9	26	31	17	16	0	0	35	33	175
2022	Non-supervisor	34	31	19	9	5	0	1	66	15	420
2020	Supervisor	9	20	27	27	17	0	0	29	44	165
2020	Non-supervisor	36	32	18	8	5	0	0	69	13	396
2019	Supervisor	16	34	27	15	6	0	1	51	21	180
2019	Non-supervisor	41	31	16	7	4	1	0	73	11	509
2018	Supervisor	15	29	26	19	11	0	0	44	30	153
2018	Non-supervisor	31	29	19	10	9	0	3	61	20	408

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	5	17	21	25	31	0	1	22	57	175
2022	Non-supervisor	29	21	22	13	12	1	2	52	25	420
2020	Supervisor	10	16	25	24	24	0	0	26	49	163
2020	Non-supervisor	34	28	17	11	7	1	1	64	18	398
2019	Supervisor	13	30	29	17	10	0	1	43	27	181
2019	Non-supervisor	38	26	16	12	6	1	1	65	18	508
2018	Supervisor	13	27	23	20	18	0	0	40	38	153
2018	Non-supervisor	28	20	23	15	11	1	3	49	27	409

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	26	23	17	16	16	0	1	50	33	175
2022	Non-supervisor	60	19	8	4	3	0	5	84	8	420
2020	Supervisor	18	25	26	13	17	1	1	44	30	165
2020	Non-supervisor	58	20	8	5	2	1	6	84	8	397
2019	Supervisor	35	30	14	13	5	0	2	67	18	182
2019	Non-supervisor	67	18	6	2	1	0	5	90	3	508
2018	Supervisor	33	27	16	11	11	0	3	62	22	153
2018	Non-supervisor	57	17	11	3	2	0	10	82	6	407

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	17	29	22	15	18	0	0	46	32	175
2022	Non-supervisor	41	25	17	9	7	0	0	67	16	425
2020	Supervisor	21	21	26	18	15	0	0	42	32	165
2020	Non-supervisor	39	27	14	11	8	0	0	66	19	400
2019	Supervisor	30	25	27	11	6	0	1	55	18	183
2019	Non-supervisor	47	24	13	9	5	1	1	73	14	511
2018	Supervisor	25	30	18	14	13	0	0	55	27	153
2018	Non-supervisor	40	26	16	7	8	1	2	68	16	408

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	31	34	20	9	7	0	1	65	15	175
2022	Non-supervisor	39	27	17	6	8	1	1	68	14	420
2020	Supervisor	27	33	24	13	3	0	0	60	16	165
2020	Non-supervisor	35	30	17	9	5	2	1	68	15	400
2019	Supervisor	25	47	19	5	3	0	1	72	8	183
2019	Non-supervisor	33	33	21	8	3	1	1	67	12	512
2018	Supervisor	14	43	24	13	6	0	1	57	19	152
2018	Non-supervisor	29	28	24	11	5	1	2	59	16	407

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	18	26	29	15	12	0	0	44	27	175
2022	Non-supervisor	35	33	15	9	6	0	2	70	15	425
2020	Supervisor	12	29	20	24	14	0	1	42	38	166
2020	Non-supervisor	33	29	20	12	5	0	1	63	17	400
2019	Supervisor	15	40	28	11	4	0	1	56	15	182
2019	Non-supervisor	36	32	20	6	4	1	1	69	11	510
2018	Supervisor	12	34	29	16	8	0	1	47	24	152
2018	Non-supervisor	27	31	21	12	6	1	3	60	18	406

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	28	31	19	11	11	0	1	59	22	175
2022	Non-supervisor	40	26	18	8	6	0	1	67	15	425
2020	Supervisor	20	34	22	17	8	0	0	53	25	165
2020	Non-supervisor	38	26	16	14	5	1	1	65	19	398
2019	Supervisor	23	39	23	12	3	0	1	62	15	183
2019	Non-supervisor	33	28	20	11	6	1	0	62	17	510
2018	Supervisor	20	36	24	14	5	0	0	56	20	152
2018	Non-supervisor	30	28	20	14	6	0	1	59	20	408

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	7	8	0	1	70	16	170
2022	Non-supervisor	53	21	13	5	6	0	1	75	12	425
2020	Supervisor	37	36	16	7	5	0	0	73	11	164
2020	Non-supervisor	52	24	11	8	4	0	1	76	12	397
2019	Supervisor	45	28	14	8	3	0	1	74	11	183
2019	Non-supervisor	47	25	15	7	4	1	0	74	12	511

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	55	26	10	4	3	0	1	82	7	175
2022	Non-supervisor	58	22	12	4	2	1	1	81	7	425
2020	Supervisor	24	32	29	11	4	0	0	56	15	162
2020	Non-supervisor	35	24	21	12	7	1	0	60	18	400

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	31	26	18	13	10	0	1	58	24	170
2022	Non-supervisor	42	27	17	8	5	0	1	70	13	425
2020	Supervisor	18	32	25	17	7	0	0	51	25	165
2020	Non-supervisor	40	28	17	10	4	0	1	69	14	396
2019	Supervisor	24	30	27	12	6	0	1	55	18	182
2019	Non-supervisor	43	34	13	5	4	1	0	78	9	507
2018	Supervisor	19	31	24	17	9	0	0	50	26	152
2018	Non-supervisor	39	28	17	11	5	0	2	67	16	408

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	51	19	12	6	9	0	4	73	15	175
2022	Non-supervisor	54	20	13	4	7	1	2	76	11	420
2020	Supervisor	41	27	18	9	4	0	2	69	13	164
2020	Non-supervisor	49	25	13	7	4	1	1	76	11	396
2019	Supervisor	58	24	10	2	5	0	1	83	7	183
2019	Non-supervisor	59	19	11	5	4	1	1	80	9	512
2018	Supervisor	58	20	12	5	3	0	2	79	8	152
2018	Non-supervisor	54	21	11	6	5	0	3	77	11	403

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	48	27	17	3	3	1	76	7	175
2022	Non-supervisor	52	25	15	3	3	2	79	6	425
2020	Supervisor	25	28	30	11	7	0	52	18	165
2020	Non-supervisor	24	35	21	9	10	1	59	19	398

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	68	9	9	3	2	0	9	84	6	175
2022	Non-supervisor	69	11	5	2	4	1	8	88	6	425
2020	Supervisor	63	16	11	4	2	2	3	83	6	162
2020	Non-supervisor	66	15	7	2	1	1	7	89	4	398
2019	Supervisor	78	10	3	1	0	1	7	96	1	183
2019	Non-supervisor	74	11	4	1	2	1	7	92	4	512
2018	Supervisor	71	16	3	1	1	3	6	95	2	151
2018	Non-supervisor	71	12	4	2	4	1	7	89	6	404

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	76	6	6	1	3	1	8	89	4	175
2022	Non-supervisor	77	5	5	3	4	1	6	88	7	425
2020	Supervisor	77	10	6	3	0	1	3	91	3	164
2020	Non-supervisor	78	8	4	2	3	0	5	91	6	398
2019	Supervisor	73	12	4	5	1	0	4	90	6	183
2019	Non-supervisor	77	9	4	3	3	1	3	89	7	512
2018	Supervisor	72	12	5	4	4	1	3	87	8	152
2018	Non-supervisor	65	14	9	2	4	1	5	84	7	408

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	63	18	9	5	1	4	84	7	175
2022	Non-supervisor	74	14	4	1	3	4	91	4	425
2020	Supervisor	64	18	11	6	1	0	83	6	164
2020	Non-supervisor	69	19	8	2	1	2	89	3	396
2019	Supervisor	60	25	8	5	1	1	86	6	181
2019	Non-supervisor	64	20	9	2	3	2	86	6	510
2018	Supervisor	50	37	8	3	2	0	87	5	152
2018	Non-supervisor	60	21	9	4	3	3	83	7	408

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	68	14	7	4	4	0	3	85	8	170
2022	Non-supervisor	72	10	5	4	5	0	3	85	10	425
2020	Supervisor	67	19	5	5	1	0	2	88	7	163
2020	Non-supervisor	68	14	7	4	5	0	2	84	9	396
2019	Supervisor	59	21	9	5	3	0	2	82	8	181
2019	Non-supervisor	66	17	7	4	3	1	2	86	8	510
2018	Supervisor	56	21	9	6	6	0	2	78	12	152
2018	Non-supervisor	58	16	12	7	5	0	2	76	12	408

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	48	25	14	4	4	0	4	76	9	175
2022	Non-supervisor	69	3	1	0	0	1	26	97	1	425
2020	Supervisor	49	27	16	6	1	0	1	77	7	166
2020	Non-supervisor	66	4	2	0	0	0	28	97	0	399
2019	Supervisor	45	33	13	7	1	0	1	78	8	181
2019	Non-supervisor	63	4	1	0	1	1	31	97	1	505
2018	Supervisor	40	31	15	10	3	0	1	72	13	152
2018	Non-supervisor	58	4	3	0	1	0	33	93	2	407

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	14	7	1	2	0	6	89	3	175
2022	Non-supervisor	75	11	4	1	2	0	7	93	3	425
2020	Supervisor	73	18	6	0	1	0	3	93	1	165
2020	Non-supervisor	75	15	3	2	1	0	5	94	3	400
2019	Supervisor	74	15	4	3	0	0	3	92	3	182
2019	Non-supervisor	72	14	6	1	0	1	6	92	1	508
2018	Supervisor	70	22	4	3	0	0	1	93	3	152
2018	Non-supervisor	63	17	7	1	1	0	10	89	3	409

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	78	11	3	1	2	0	5	94	3	175
2022	Non-supervisor	76	11	3	3	2	1	5	92	5	420
2020	Supervisor	70	18	8	1	1	0	1	89	2	165
2020	Non-supervisor	73	12	6	3	1	1	3	88	5	396
2019	Supervisor	87	6	4	0	1	0	2	95	1	183
2019	Non-supervisor	76	11	4	2	2	1	4	92	4	510
2018	Supervisor	82	11	2	1	2	0	2	95	3	152
2018	Non-supervisor	71	13	6	2	2	1	6	89	4	408

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	49	21	14	9	4	0	2	72	14	175
2022	Non-supervisor	50	26	13	6	3	1	2	78	8	420
2020	Supervisor	52	24	15	5	5	0	0	76	9	166
2020	Non-supervisor	42	29	16	5	5	1	1	73	11	399
2019	Supervisor	54	27	14	3	1	0	1	83	4	183
2019	Non-supervisor	50	25	16	5	2	1	1	76	7	510
2018	Supervisor	50	31	14	2	2	0	0	82	4	151
2018	Non-supervisor	42	30	16	5	3	0	4	75	8	409

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	2	20	40	24	14	0	0	22	38	175
2022	Non-supervisor	12	39	34	10	4	1	0	51	15	425
2020	Supervisor	6	21	41	22	9	0	1	27	32	165
2020	Non-supervisor	19	35	32	11	3	0	0	53	14	399
2019	Supervisor	11	29	42	17	1	0	1	40	18	182
2019	Non-supervisor	24	37	28	8	2	1	0	62	10	514
2018	Supervisor	9	24	38	23	5	0	0	34	29	152
2018	Non-supervisor	19	37	32	8	4	0	0	56	12	409

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	19	25	35	18	4	0	0	21	44	175
2022	Non-supervisor	5	14	39	28	14	0	0	42	19	425
2020	Supervisor	19	26	37	14	3	0	1	17	45	166
2020	Non-supervisor	8	14	33	29	16	0	0	45	22	397
2019	Supervisor	7	22	47	16	8	0	1	24	29	183
2019	Non-supervisor	6	14	37	24	18	1	0	43	20	511
2018	Supervisor	13	26	35	19	7	0	0	26	38	150
2018	Non-supervisor	7	16	37	27	12	0	1	40	23	407

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	35	40	11	6	6	1	0	76	13	175
2022	Non-supervisor	28	40	14	8	6	5	0	71	15	425
2020	Supervisor	50	37	8	2	1	0	1	88	4	166
2020	Non-supervisor	49	39	7	3	1	1	0	89	5	398
2019	Supervisor	39	47	9	3	0	2	1	88	3	182
2019	Non-supervisor	41	41	8	5	1	3	0	85	6	514
2018	Supervisor	32	47	13	4	2	1	0	81	6	150
2018	Non-supervisor	35	43	11	5	2	3	0	81	8	407

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	9	25	32	24	9	175
2022	Non-supervisor	9	30	39	18	4	425

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	59	25	8	4	3	0	0	85	7	175
2022	Non-supervisor	58	25	8	2	3	3	1	86	5	425
2020	Supervisor	52	30	9	6	2	1	1	84	7	166
2020	Non-supervisor	54	28	9	5	2	1	1	84	7	398

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	53	26	6	6	8	1	0	79	15	175
2022	Non-supervisor	47	28	8	9	5	2	1	78	14	425
2020	Supervisor	47	27	8	9	8	0	1	75	16	166
2020	Non-supervisor	45	32	7	9	6	1	0	78	15	399

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	60	28	4	4	3	0	1	89	7	175
2022	Non-supervisor	56	29	5	4	3	2	1	88	7	425
2020	Supervisor	53	27	7	7	4	0	1	81	12	165
2020	Non-supervisor	57	25	8	5	4	1	0	83	9	399

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	28	43	11	12	6	1	71	18	175
2022	Non-supervisor	35	40	10	8	6	1	76	14	425
2020	Supervisor	31	38	14	14	3	1	69	17	165
2020	Non-supervisor	43	32	14	7	3	0	76	10	400
2019	Supervisor	32	45	14	6	1	1	78	7	183
2019	Non-supervisor	33	41	13	7	4	3	76	11	510
2018	Supervisor	31	41	14	10	3	1	73	13	152
2018	Non-supervisor	29	40	13	12	3	2	71	16	407

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	16	54	12	14	4	1	0	70	18	175
2020	Supervisor	22	49	14	9	3	0	3	74	12	166
2019	Supervisor	23	48	13	9	1	2	3	75	11	182

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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	25	75	175
2022	Non-supervisor	21	79	425
2020	Supervisor	20	80	166
2020	Non-supervisor	20	80	396
2019	Supervisor	13	87	182
2019	Non-supervisor	21	79	512

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	48	52	45
2022	Non-supervisor	66	34	95
2020	Supervisor	48	52	32
2020	Non-supervisor	63	37	82

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	79	21	45
2022	Non-supervisor	72	28	95
2020	Supervisor	88	12	33
2020	Non-supervisor	84	16	82
2019	Supervisor	97	3	25
2019	Non-supervisor	90	10	110

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	50	34	3	6	6	0	0	84	13	35
2022	Non-supervisor	50	33	8	6	0	1	1	85	7	70
2020	Supervisor	44	24	30	3	0	0	0	68	3	30
2020	Non-supervisor	54	34	8	4	0	0	0	88	4	70
2019	Supervisor	46	49	0	5	0	0	0	95	5	23
2019	Non-supervisor	51	31	4	8	6	0	0	82	14	98

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	61	27	3	5	1	2	1	90	6	175
2022	Non-supervisor	54	28	5	5	2	2	3	87	7	420
2020	Supervisor	57	25	7	6	2	1	2	84	9	166
2020	Non-supervisor	56	30	5	4	2	2	1	89	6	399

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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	39	51	10	1	175
2022	Non-supervisor	30	53	15	2	425
2020	Supervisor	35	51	13	1	166
2020	Non-supervisor	33	49	18	1	400

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	20	80	65
2022	Non-supervisor	36	64	125
2020	Supervisor	37	63	59
2020	Non-supervisor	35	65	135

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	11	19	13	19	33	3	2	32	55	65
2022	Non-supervisor	8	23	22	15	25	1	6	33	43	125
2020	Supervisor	12	20	20	26	21	0	1	32	47	58
2020	Non-supervisor	20	21	14	19	17	1	9	45	39	136

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	4	13	11	21	42	7	2	19	69	65
2022	Non-supervisor	4	15	11	24	40	1	4	20	68	125
2020	Supervisor	6	22	11	29	27	1	3	29	59	58
2020	Non-supervisor	11	18	13	20	33	0	5	31	55	135

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	38	17	14	9	13	1	9	60	24	175
2022	Non-supervisor	35	17	12	6	7	2	21	67	17	425
2020	Supervisor	33	20	22	13	6	0	5	57	20	166
2020	Non-supervisor	35	18	15	11	8	2	10	61	21	397
2019	Supervisor	28	19	21	13	15	0	5	49	30	175
2019	Non-supervisor	34	15	15	13	13	2	8	55	29	504
2018	Supervisor	35	17	15	14	14	0	4	55	29	151
2018	Non-supervisor	30	16	15	12	17	1	9	51	32	411

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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	89	8	1	2	1	170
2022	Non-supervisor	90	6	1	2	1	340

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	92	8	170
2022	Non-supervisor	97	3	360

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	25	75	170
2022	Non-supervisor	25	75	360

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	56	44	170
2022	Non-supervisor	43	57	360

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	43	57	170
2022	Non-supervisor	33	67	360

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	15	85	170
2022	Non-supervisor	11	89	360

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	43	57	170
2022	Non-supervisor	25	75	360

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	16	84	170
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	360

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	10	90	170
2022	Non-supervisor	16	84	360

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	8	92	170
2022	Non-supervisor	9	91	360

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	22	78	170
2022	Non-supervisor	13	87	360

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	10	90	170
2022	Non-supervisor	14	86	360

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	2	98	170
2022	Non-supervisor	1	99	360

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	26	74	170
2022	Non-supervisor	34	66	360

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	71	16	4	2	2	0	5	92	4	170
2022	Non-supervisor	72	13	4	1	2	1	7	92	4	360

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	13	8	11	58	2	2	72	20	170
2022	Non-supervisor	6	9	14	14	47	6	4	68	16	360

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	4	18	13	20	40	4	1	63	23	170
2022	Non-supervisor	6	13	15	16	41	5	3	63	20	360

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Service Commission of 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