2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Privy Council Office by Question 93. Which of the following best describes your current work arrangement?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 40 46 1 9 4 0 1 86 13 155
2022 Working remotely 53 35 2 10 0 0 0 88 10 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 42 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 505
2020 Working remotely 40 40 3 13 2 0 1 81 16 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 45 6 9 4 0 0 81 13 248

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 70 17 5 5 1 0 2 89 6 155
2022 Working remotely 78 16 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 80 14 3 1 1 0 0 96 2 505
2020 Working remotely 78 13 3 2 2 1 0 93 4 419
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 77 14 4 2 2 1 0 92 4 248

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 Working on-site 51 33 5 6 5 0 0 84 11 155
2022 Working remotely 63 14 4 7 5 2 5 83 12 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 36 7 13 5 0 0 75 18 505
2020 Working remotely 39 39 6 10 5 0 2 79 15 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 42 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 248

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 Working on-site 25 39 11 11 11 0 3 65 23 155
2022 Working remotely 30 41 10 13 3 0 3 73 16 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 36 12 12 3 0 1 72 16 505
2020 Working remotely 40 33 11 11 3 1 1 75 14 418
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 36 16 10 3 0 2 71 13 247

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 Working on-site 49 31 7 7 5 1 0 81 12 155
2022 Working remotely 52 29 10 7 2 0 0 80 9 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 33 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 505
2020 Working remotely 48 30 10 9 2 0 1 79 11 417
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 31 8 8 6 0 0 78 14 243

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 Working on-site 31 31 14 9 15 1 0 62 24 155
2022 Working remotely 29 32 18 17 4 0 0 61 21 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 32 8 10 6 0 0 76 17 505
2020 Working remotely 50 25 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 32 10 13 7 0 0 70 20 246

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 40 38 11 6 5 1 0 78 11 155
2022 Working remotely 33 47 6 12 2 0 0 80 14 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 41 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 505
2020 Working remotely 45 38 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 40 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 247

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 Working on-site 36 32 11 9 10 1 0 69 20 155
2022 Working remotely 43 27 7 18 5 0 0 70 23 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 39 11 7 6 0 0 76 12 505
2020 Working remotely 46 30 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 36 10 9 4 0 0 77 12 247

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 31 42 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 155
2022 Working remotely 44 40 8 2 6 0 0 84 8 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 42 7 8 3 0 0 83 11 505
2020 Working remotely 40 38 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 416
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 37 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 246

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 Working on-site 52 34 7 3 4 0 0 86 7 155
2022 Working remotely 59 32 5 0 4 0 0 90 4 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 34 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 500
2020 Working remotely 58 30 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 35 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 248

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 36 36 12 8 9 0 0 72 16 155
2022 Working remotely 40 38 9 2 11 0 0 77 13 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 34 10 8 4 0 0 79 11 505
2020 Working remotely 47 31 12 7 2 1 0 79 9 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 33 8 10 4 0 0 78 14 247

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 55 31 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 155
2022 Working remotely 59 29 10 0 2 0 0 88 2 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 29 10 2 1 0 0 86 4 505
2020 Working remotely 61 27 7 3 2 0 0 88 4 419
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 30 7 1 3 0 0 90 3 247

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 Working on-site 32 33 15 11 8 0 1 66 19 155
2022 Working remotely 34 29 17 7 13 0 0 62 20 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 39 9 8 4 0 1 79 12 505
2020 Working remotely 47 32 10 6 4 1 1 80 10 416
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 39 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 248

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 44 24 13 8 11 0 0 68 19 155
2022 Working remotely 46 20 21 2 11 0 0 65 13 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 36 11 7 2 0 0 79 10 505
2020 Working remotely 50 29 12 5 4 0 0 79 10 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 37 12 5 3 0 0 79 8 247

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 Working on-site 38 38 11 4 7 0 1 77 12 155
2022 Working remotely 43 30 16 9 2 0 0 73 11 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 37 9 6 2 0 1 84 7 505
2020 Working remotely 49 33 8 7 2 0 1 83 10 418
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 36 11 3 3 0 0 82 6 245

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 46 38 8 4 2 0 1 85 7 155
2022 Working remotely 43 39 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 35 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 505
2020 Working remotely 54 32 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 419
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 41 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 248

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 Working on-site 26 30 15 16 11 0 1 57 28 155
2022 Working remotely 40 29 21 4 1 0 4 72 6 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 29 19 12 9 0 0 61 20 505
2020 Working remotely 29 32 17 14 7 0 0 62 21 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 27 24 13 12 0 0 50 26 247

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 Working on-site 15 25 35 15 9 0 1 24 40 155
2022 Working remotely 6 24 35 17 6 2 10 26 34 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 22 38 19 10 0 2 30 31 505
2020 Working remotely 9 23 37 20 10 1 1 30 32 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 27 29 21 9 1 2 30 40 246

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 Working on-site 19 20 25 20 10 1 4 32 41 155
2022 Working remotely 2 22 35 18 9 0 14 31 28 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 20 29 25 14 1 3 41 29 500
2020 Working remotely 7 11 29 30 21 1 2 52 18 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 20 28 28 14 3 1 45 25 244

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 Working on-site 14 18 30 22 11 0 5 35 34 155
2022 Working remotely 2 19 37 23 13 0 6 38 22 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 19 33 21 15 1 2 37 29 505
2020 Working remotely 7 15 35 27 14 1 1 42 22 418
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 21 28 24 15 1 1 40 32 246

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 Working on-site 17 18 28 20 12 2 3 34 37 155
2022 Working remotely 6 12 31 20 19 2 10 44 20 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 17 32 22 17 1 5 41 26 505
2020 Working remotely 11 17 24 23 19 3 3 45 29 418
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 20 26 26 17 1 1 43 30 246

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 Working on-site 13 18 34 15 13 1 6 30 34 155
2022 Working remotely 5 23 27 17 11 6 12 34 33 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 17 27 21 19 2 6 43 27 505
2020 Working remotely 6 11 28 27 22 3 4 52 18 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 18 27 30 15 4 2 47 24 246

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 Working on-site 14 20 31 18 10 1 5 30 37 155
2022 Working remotely 2 18 36 16 9 7 12 31 25 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 16 33 23 16 2 3 41 25 505
2020 Working remotely 4 12 33 26 21 2 2 50 16 418
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 14 31 30 17 3 1 49 18 246

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 Working on-site 10 11 37 28 13 0 1 42 21 155
2022 Working remotely 2 1 22 46 18 3 8 71 4 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 10 31 34 19 0 3 55 12 505
2020 Working remotely 3 12 39 29 17 0 0 46 15 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 18 31 31 15 0 1 46 23 245
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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 Working on-site 32 34 13 6 11 4 1 69 17 155
2022 Working remotely 21 33 13 7 9 4 13 65 19 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 27 15 4 4 7 9 72 10 505
2020 Working remotely 33 24 14 7 4 10 8 69 14 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 24 19 7 4 10 4 65 13 246

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 Working on-site 53 22 11 6 8 1 0 75 14 155
2022 Working remotely 49 23 5 8 11 2 2 75 19 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 27 5 5 3 1 0 86 8 505
2020 Working remotely 58 25 5 7 3 1 0 84 11 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 27 8 5 5 1 0 82 9 245

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 55 28 8 4 6 0 0 83 9 155
2022 Working remotely 47 30 4 13 4 0 2 79 17 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 65 28 2 3 2 1 0 93 4 505
2020 Working remotely 67 23 4 3 2 0 0 90 6 419
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 30 8 4 1 0 0 88 5 244

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 Working on-site 48 35 7 5 6 0 0 82 11 155
2022 Working remotely 59 20 9 5 7 0 0 79 12 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 31 6 3 1 1 0 89 4 505
2020 Working remotely 59 27 7 3 2 1 1 87 5 414
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 36 8 5 1 1 0 86 5 246

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 Working on-site 41 26 8 6 6 6 5 76 14 155
2022 Working remotely 51 26 5 3 3 5 8 89 6 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 29 9 5 3 5 4 82 8 505

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 Working on-site 45 24 9 6 5 5 6 77 12 155
2022 Working remotely 53 24 4 4 0 7 8 90 5 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 30 8 5 3 6 4 82 9 505
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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 Working on-site 59 18 9 3 5 0 7 82 9 155
2022 Working remotely 40 29 20 2 4 0 5 73 7 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 23 9 2 1 1 4 88 3 505
2020 Working remotely 61 21 10 2 2 1 3 85 4 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 25 9 4 1 2 2 86 5 247

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 Working on-site 42 32 10 7 9 0 0 75 16 155
2022 Working remotely 61 15 9 8 7 0 0 76 15 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 34 7 7 5 1 1 81 12 505
2020 Working remotely 52 28 9 6 4 1 1 81 10 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 29 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 247

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 Working on-site 51 26 8 6 8 1 1 78 14 155
2022 Working remotely 62 12 13 3 9 0 2 75 12 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 24 8 3 4 3 1 84 7 505
2020 Working remotely 58 21 10 4 3 2 1 82 8 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 20 16 5 3 2 0 77 7 247

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 Working on-site 49 28 7 7 10 0 0 77 16 155
2022 Working remotely 60 16 13 8 2 0 0 76 10 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 32 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 505
2020 Working remotely 59 23 8 7 3 1 0 82 10 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 26 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 248

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 Working on-site 49 26 8 4 7 2 4 79 12 155
2022 Working remotely 62 27 3 0 0 2 6 97 0 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 64 23 5 2 1 2 1 90 4 505

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 Working on-site 56 21 8 6 9 0 0 77 15 155
2022 Working remotely 64 14 10 6 7 0 0 78 12 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 25 7 4 4 0 0 85 7 505
2020 Working remotely 67 20 5 5 2 1 0 88 7 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 26 9 4 1 0 1 86 5 246

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 82 7 6 3 1 0 1 90 4 155
2022 Working remotely 79 13 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 83 9 3 2 1 1 1 94 3 505
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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 35 31 12 8 8 4 1 70 17 155
2022 Working remotely 32 26 18 9 7 6 2 63 17 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 31 8 5 3 5 0 83 8 505
2020 Working remotely 57 21 9 4 2 6 1 84 6 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 27 12 3 5 2 1 79 9 247

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 33 30 14 10 9 3 1 65 20 155
2022 Working remotely 33 23 19 8 14 2 0 58 23 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 34 10 7 5 2 0 77 12 505
2020 Working remotely 56 24 8 7 2 1 0 82 10 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 32 11 6 4 0 0 78 10 246

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 25 28 19 12 12 3 1 56 25 155
2022 Working remotely 30 25 15 14 12 4 0 57 27 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 35 13 12 7 3 0 67 20 505
2020 Working remotely 43 31 12 8 3 3 0 76 12 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 37 15 7 6 5 0 70 14 246

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 19 34 12 21 12 1 1 54 34 155
2022 Working remotely 27 23 20 15 14 2 0 51 29 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 37 12 12 8 2 0 68 20 505
2020 Working remotely 39 34 10 12 4 1 0 75 16 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 40 18 8 6 1 0 67 15 246

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 Working on-site 32 29 18 8 7 4 1 65 16 155
2022 Working remotely 30 40 9 14 0 7 0 75 15 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 28 20 9 3 4 0 67 12 505
2020 Working remotely 41 28 19 7 2 3 0 71 9 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 31 16 7 1 0 0 76 8 248
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 18 51 15 5 8 1 1 70 14 155
2022 Working remotely 28 41 18 11 0 2 0 70 11 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 43 13 11 4 2 1 72 15 505
2020 Working remotely 39 36 12 7 2 2 1 77 10 418
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 41 16 5 3 0 0 76 9 246

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 15 36 21 13 10 4 0 54 24 155
2022 Working remotely 27 20 22 23 6 2 0 48 29 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 32 18 19 7 4 0 54 27 505
2020 Working remotely 34 34 16 8 4 4 1 71 12 419
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 41 12 9 7 4 0 70 17 247

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 Working on-site 31 36 12 10 8 2 1 69 19 155
2022 Working remotely 29 32 23 14 2 0 0 61 15 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 34 16 10 6 3 1 66 17 505
2020 Working remotely 40 28 13 10 4 3 2 72 15 419
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 34 15 9 4 2 1 71 14 245

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 Working on-site 25 45 12 6 9 2 0 72 15 155
2022 Working remotely 27 36 24 9 2 2 0 64 11 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 37 19 8 1 2 0 71 9 505
2020 Working remotely 47 28 14 6 2 2 1 77 8 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 36 17 5 3 2 0 74 8 248

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 Working on-site 19 22 19 11 13 11 5 49 28 155
2022 Working remotely 23 18 19 15 9 11 4 49 28 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 18 18 11 10 18 4 50 27 505
2020 Working remotely 29 15 18 11 8 13 5 54 23 419
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 21 26 7 7 11 5 53 16 248

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 Working on-site 31 32 12 10 12 4 0 65 23 155
2022 Working remotely 30 33 20 9 7 2 0 65 16 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 34 17 12 7 4 0 63 20 505
2020 Working remotely 38 28 14 9 4 5 1 70 15 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 34 16 9 7 4 1 66 17 248

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 Working on-site 43 28 9 4 10 2 4 75 15 155
2022 Working remotely 38 23 20 5 7 2 5 65 13 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 24 14 7 5 1 6 73 12 505
2020 Working remotely 49 24 12 7 4 0 4 76 12 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 22 13 11 3 0 3 72 14 248

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 Working on-site 45 26 10 6 9 1 4 74 16 155
2022 Working remotely 57 18 17 2 2 0 3 77 5 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 22 14 4 3 3 4 78 7 505
2020 Working remotely 57 17 13 5 2 1 4 79 7 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 26 13 4 2 0 2 80 7 247

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 Working on-site 73 10 4 2 4 2 4 89 7 155
2022 Working remotely 75 6 2 0 5 6 5 92 5 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 75 5 5 2 2 5 6 90 4 505
2020 Working remotely 81 6 4 1 1 3 5 93 3 418
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 78 7 4 1 2 3 4 93 3 246

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 Working on-site 76 4 5 1 1 1 12 92 3 155
2022 Working remotely 67 8 8 2 7 0 8 81 10 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 74 9 3 1 1 2 10 94 2 505
2020 Working remotely 79 9 3 0 0 1 8 97 0 417
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 75 9 6 0 0 1 9 93 0 245

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 Working on-site 22 35 12 13 14 2 2 59 28 155
2022 Working remotely 17 20 20 26 12 3 2 38 40 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 28 14 17 15 5 3 50 35 505
2020 Working remotely 29 22 13 18 12 5 2 54 32 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 29 16 14 14 3 3 54 30 248

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 21 41 17 11 8 2 0 63 19 155
2022 Working remotely 35 29 15 6 9 7 0 69 16 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 40 13 6 3 4 0 76 10 505
2020 Working remotely 35 43 9 7 3 2 0 81 10 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 48 13 5 3 2 0 78 9 247

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 37 35 13 7 6 1 0 73 13 155
2022 Working remotely 47 19 12 9 6 7 0 71 16 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 34 14 7 4 2 0 75 11 505
2020 Working remotely 50 32 8 4 2 3 0 85 6 419
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 40 10 3 4 2 0 83 7 245

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 Working on-site 33 34 14 9 7 4 1 70 16 155
2022 Working remotely 42 34 9 7 1 5 2 82 9 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 36 11 6 3 7 1 78 10 505
2020 Working remotely 48 31 8 6 1 5 1 84 8 419
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 33 11 4 4 7 0 80 8 246

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 Working on-site 25 24 23 9 5 9 4 57 16 155
2022 Working remotely 34 24 21 0 2 16 2 72 3 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 28 19 7 2 15 1 66 11 505
2020 Working remotely 43 29 12 6 2 7 0 78 9 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 30 17 4 2 11 0 74 7 248

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 Working on-site 42 32 9 3 7 3 5 80 11 155
2022 Working remotely 56 19 7 5 3 5 5 84 8 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 31 8 6 5 7 3 80 12 505
2020 Working remotely 53 23 9 4 3 5 2 83 8 419
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 27 14 2 3 4 3 79 6 246

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 Working on-site 2 6 11 4 36 7 33 66 15 155
2022 Working remotely 4 9 5 4 36 8 34 69 23 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 5 12 5 40 7 30 71 11 505

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 Working on-site 12 11 24 2 6 37 8 42 15 155
2022 Working remotely 18 18 8 4 4 43 6 69 15 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 16 21 5 4 37 3 49 16 505

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 47 31 12 4 6 0 0 78 10 155
2022 Working remotely 55 25 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 33 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 505
2020 Working remotely 65 25 5 3 1 1 0 91 4 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 34 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 247

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 38 27 19 10 7 0 0 64 17 155
2022 Working remotely 41 30 8 16 5 0 0 71 21 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 35 10 9 4 1 0 77 13 505
2020 Working remotely 58 23 11 6 1 1 0 82 7 417
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 33 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 244

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 36 32 17 7 7 0 0 68 15 155
2022 Working remotely 39 32 15 7 7 0 0 72 14 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 32 10 9 3 1 0 78 12 505
2020 Working remotely 57 25 11 5 1 1 0 83 6 415
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 36 12 5 2 1 0 81 7 245

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 Working on-site 39 23 14 11 10 3 0 64 21 155
2022 Working remotely 32 28 23 5 11 2 0 61 16 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 28 14 8 6 3 0 71 14 505
2020 Working remotely 53 21 10 10 2 4 0 77 13 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 25 20 10 4 1 0 66 14 247
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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 Working on-site 47 22 30 155
2022 Working remotely 37 29 35 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 24 31 505
2020 Working remotely 36 28 35 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 30 34 248

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 Working on-site 7 18 47 4 11 14 70
2022 Working remotely 14 16 49 8 14 0 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 20 58 4 8 6 220
2020 Working remotely 7 21 52 3 8 10 158
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 16 60 4 5 12 92
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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 Working on-site 15 85 155
2022 Working remotely 16 84 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 505
2020 Working remotely 8 92 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 248

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 37 63 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 58 45
2020 Working remotely 47 53 31
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 68 20

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 67 33 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 57 45
2020 Working remotely 53 47 31
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 75 25 20

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 5 95 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 45
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 45
2020 Working remotely 0 100 31
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

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 Working on-site 4 96 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 1 99 45

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 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 45
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 45
2020 Working remotely 0 100 31
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 43 57 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 72 45
2020 Working remotely 31 69 31
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 64 20

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 32 68 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 68 45
2020 Working remotely 30 70 31
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 54 20

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 42 58 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 62 45
2020 Working remotely 37 63 31
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 64 20

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 40 60 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 61 45
2020 Working remotely 42 58 31
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 69 20

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 Working on-site 33 67 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 66 45
2020 Working remotely 17 83 31
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 66 20

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 38 62 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 40 45
2020 Working remotely 66 34 31
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 53 20

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 33 67 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 68 45
2020 Working remotely 39 61 31
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 59 20

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 45
2020 Working remotely 0 100 31
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 3 97 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 45
2020 Working remotely 0 100 31

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 8 92 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 45

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 48 52 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 67 45
2020 Working remotely 33 67 31
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 56 20

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 17 83 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 81 45
2020 Working remotely 15 85 31

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 24 76 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 45
2020 Working remotely 16 84 31

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 Working on-site 70 30 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 57 45
2020 Working remotely 53 47 31
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 66 20

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 Working on-site 30 70 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 45
2020 Working remotely 18 82 31

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 Working on-site 11 89 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 45
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

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 Working on-site 7 93 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 45

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 Working on-site 26 74 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 45

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 Working on-site 11 89 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 45
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 20

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 Working on-site 8 92 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 45

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 45

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 Working on-site 26 74 25
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 56 45
2020 Working remotely 25 75 31
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 59 20

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 Working on-site 5 95 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 40

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 Working on-site 4 96 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 40

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 Working on-site 19 81 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 40

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 Working on-site 0 100 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 40

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 Working on-site 9 91 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 40

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 Working on-site 14 86 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 40

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 Working on-site 6 94 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 40

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 Working on-site 12 88 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 40

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 Working on-site 11 89 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 85 40

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 Working on-site 37 63 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 74 40

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 Working on-site 21 79 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 40

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 Working on-site 49 51 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 69 40
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 61 39 20

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 Working on-site 0 100 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 40

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 Working on-site 47 53 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 53 40
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 54 20

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 Working on-site 0 100 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 40

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 Working on-site 14 86 20
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 40

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 Working on-site 16 15 13 7 7 29 13 53 24 155
2022 Working remotely 20 14 7 8 2 33 16 66 20 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 10 12 5 3 44 15 54 18 505
2020 Working remotely 20 10 11 4 5 40 10 60 18 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 14 13 6 2 32 11 63 13 247

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 Working on-site 27 27 16 11 6 11 3 62 19 155
2022 Working remotely 37 20 14 6 2 20 0 71 11 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 29 12 6 3 20 1 74 11 505
2020 Working remotely 40 24 12 6 3 15 1 76 10 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 24 15 5 2 13 1 73 9 247
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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 Working on-site 8 92 155
2022 Working remotely 11 89 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 505
2020 Working remotely 5 95 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 248

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 8 92 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 79 30
2020 Working remotely 39 61 22

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 86 14 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 69 31 30
2020 Working remotely 71 29 22

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 8 92 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 30
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 12

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 Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 30
2020 Working remotely 0 100 22
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 12

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 Working on-site 8 92 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 78 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 Working on-site 0 100 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 30
2020 Working remotely 0 100 22

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 6 94 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 30
2020 Working remotely 0 100 22

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 21 79 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 65 30
2020 Working remotely 31 69 22
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 57 12

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 28 72 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 69 30
2020 Working remotely 33 67 22

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 22 78 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 75 30
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 57 12

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 7 93 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 30
2020 Working remotely 23 77 22

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 47 53 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 77 30
2020 Working remotely 23 77 22

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 15 85 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 69 30
2020 Working remotely 37 63 22

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 30
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 12

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 Working on-site 18 82 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 30
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 12

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 7 93 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 30

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 13 87 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 30
2020 Working remotely 33 67 22

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 Working on-site 6 94 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 30
2020 Working remotely 0 100 22
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 12

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 14 86 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 30
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 12

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 30
2020 Working remotely 0 100 22
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 12

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 13 87 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 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 Working on-site 52 48 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 68 30
2020 Working remotely 31 69 22

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 Working on-site 28 72 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 85 30

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 Working on-site 12 88 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 30
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 12

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 Working on-site 18 82 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 30

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 Working on-site 22 78 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 30
2020 Working remotely 0 100 22
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 12

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 Working on-site 20 80 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 30
2020 Working remotely 0 100 22
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 12

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 Working on-site 0 100 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 30
2020 Working remotely 0 100 22

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 30
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 12

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 Working on-site 35 65 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 52 30
2020 Working remotely 56 44 22
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 41 12

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 Working on-site 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 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 Working on-site 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 30
2020 Working remotely 24 76 22
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 12

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 Working on-site 10 90 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 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 Working on-site 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 30
2020 Working remotely 0 100 22

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 Working on-site 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 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 Working on-site 10 90 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 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 Working on-site 9 91 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 30
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 12

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 Working on-site 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 30
2020 Working remotely 26 74 22

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 Working on-site 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 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 Working on-site 38 62 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 75 30
2020 Working remotely 31 69 22

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 Working on-site 19 81 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 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 Working on-site 38 62 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 51 30
2020 Working remotely 38 62 22
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 41 12

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 Working on-site 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 30
2020 Working remotely 0 100 22
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 12

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 Working on-site 62 38 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 67 33 30
2020 Working remotely 55 45 22

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 Working on-site 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 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 Working on-site 20 80 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 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 Working on-site 16 17 17 3 6 30 11 56 15 155
2022 Working remotely 16 8 14 2 5 39 15 55 14 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 11 16 2 2 47 8 57 9 505
2020 Working remotely 22 10 12 4 2 41 9 65 11 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 15 16 2 2 37 8 63 8 246

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 Working on-site 28 34 15 4 6 11 2 71 11 155
2022 Working remotely 36 20 15 2 7 19 0 70 11 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 28 14 4 2 17 1 76 7 505
2020 Working remotely 41 24 12 4 2 16 1 79 7 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 25 17 3 2 14 2 75 5 248

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 9 13 17 25 37 0 14 66 10
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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 Working on-site 27 34 19 7 11 1 1 62 19 155
2022 Working remotely 30 43 14 0 2 4 7 82 2 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 29 12 7 8 0 1 72 15 505
2020 Working remotely 44 29 16 6 4 0 1 74 11 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 34 15 4 5 0 0 76 9 246

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 Working on-site 12 25 29 15 18 0 0 37 34 155
2022 Working remotely 19 35 12 15 16 0 3 56 32 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 29 26 17 13 0 0 43 30 505
2020 Working remotely 18 25 27 17 12 0 1 43 29 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 19 27 22 12 0 0 39 34 248

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 Working on-site 19 30 21 12 17 0 0 49 30 155
2022 Working remotely 25 34 21 11 6 0 3 61 17 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 22 30 23 14 11 0 1 52 25 505
2020 Working remotely 27 28 23 13 8 1 1 56 21 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 26 24 16 9 0 2 50 25 247

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 Working on-site 15 20 25 20 20 0 0 35 40 155
2022 Working remotely 30 16 24 12 12 0 5 48 26 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 24 25 12 13 1 2 50 25 505
2020 Working remotely 27 26 21 12 11 1 1 54 24 418
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 24 25 16 10 0 0 49 26 247

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 Working on-site 29 27 18 8 14 1 2 58 23 155
2022 Working remotely 44 21 12 7 8 0 7 71 16 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 22 15 12 11 1 2 61 24 505
2020 Working remotely 34 25 17 12 10 1 2 61 22 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 22 18 16 11 0 2 54 27 248

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 Working on-site 23 27 18 14 17 0 1 51 31 155
2022 Working remotely 23 19 17 12 25 0 3 44 39 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 25 20 14 14 0 0 51 29 505
2020 Working remotely 26 25 22 14 11 0 1 52 26 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 27 19 16 14 0 0 50 31 247

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 Working on-site 27 30 17 10 13 1 2 58 24 155
2022 Working remotely 29 30 26 2 9 0 3 61 12 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 32 18 7 6 0 1 68 13 505
2020 Working remotely 44 30 15 6 3 0 2 76 9 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 33 14 9 3 0 2 73 12 248

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 Working on-site 19 31 22 15 13 1 0 51 28 155
2022 Working remotely 28 29 24 4 9 0 5 61 14 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 34 20 10 7 1 1 62 18 505
2020 Working remotely 27 36 22 10 4 0 1 63 15 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 29 20 14 5 0 1 60 20 247

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 Working on-site 32 30 15 14 9 1 0 62 23 155
2022 Working remotely 42 29 13 11 2 0 3 73 13 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 28 19 9 6 0 1 67 14 505
2020 Working remotely 40 28 16 10 5 0 1 69 15 416
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 29 20 11 5 0 0 65 16 246

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 Working on-site 41 25 18 7 8 0 1 66 15 155
2022 Working remotely 48 22 11 9 4 0 5 74 14 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 25 12 5 5 1 0 78 10 505
2020 Working remotely 54 22 14 5 3 1 1 77 9 419
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 28 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 248

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 Working on-site 54 24 7 6 9 0 0 78 15 155
2022 Working remotely 50 25 13 5 2 0 5 78 8 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 28 10 6 3 0 0 82 8 505
2020 Working remotely 33 30 19 11 6 0 1 64 17 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 28 23 12 4 0 0 61 16 247

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 Working on-site 42 26 16 9 6 0 0 68 16 155
2022 Working remotely 37 31 14 7 6 0 5 72 13 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 31 17 7 4 1 1 72 11 505
2020 Working remotely 35 33 18 9 4 0 2 69 13 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 37 19 7 4 0 0 70 11 248

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 Working on-site 60 20 10 6 4 0 1 80 10 155
2022 Working remotely 52 10 9 5 11 0 13 71 18 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 24 17 6 6 0 1 71 12 505
2020 Working remotely 53 27 11 5 3 1 1 81 7 418
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 30 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 244

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 52 31 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 155
2022 Working remotely 57 28 7 2 2 0 3 89 4 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 31 9 6 2 1 1 83 8 505
2020 Working remotely 37 34 18 7 2 0 1 72 10 418
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 34 20 7 4 0 0 69 11 247

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 Working on-site 76 10 3 2 2 0 7 92 4 155
2022 Working remotely 64 10 0 5 11 0 9 82 18 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 72 13 3 2 2 1 7 92 4 505
2020 Working remotely 74 13 4 1 1 0 6 93 2 417
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 73 14 7 1 0 1 4 91 2 248

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 Working on-site 79 10 4 1 5 0 2 90 6 155
2022 Working remotely 71 10 4 5 5 0 5 86 10 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 80 7 3 2 2 1 4 92 4 505
2020 Working remotely 84 6 2 2 2 1 4 94 4 416
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 82 8 6 2 1 0 2 91 3 248

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 68 18 9 2 2 0 2 88 4 155
2022 Working remotely 57 25 6 4 2 0 5 87 6 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 72 18 4 2 2 1 2 92 4 505
2020 Working remotely 77 14 4 2 1 0 2 93 2 416
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 75 17 6 1 0 0 0 93 2 247

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 Working on-site 69 13 5 3 9 0 2 83 12 155
2022 Working remotely 56 20 6 2 11 0 5 80 13 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 70 12 10 2 3 1 2 84 6 505
2020 Working remotely 77 12 6 2 2 0 1 90 4 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 69 17 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 246

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 Working on-site 71 10 4 0 1 0 15 94 1 155
2022 Working remotely 62 11 0 5 0 0 22 94 6 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 65 11 3 1 1 1 18 94 2 505
2020 Working remotely 70 6 2 1 0 0 20 96 2 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 66 10 3 2 0 0 19 93 3 247

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 Working on-site 74 13 5 2 1 0 4 91 4 155
2022 Working remotely 79 2 9 1 0 0 9 89 2 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 73 18 3 2 0 1 3 95 2 505
2020 Working remotely 77 12 5 1 1 0 4 93 2 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 75 16 7 1 1 0 1 92 1 248

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 Working on-site 76 13 2 2 4 1 2 91 7 155
2022 Working remotely 65 14 5 0 6 2 7 87 7 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 73 12 5 3 2 0 3 89 6 505
2020 Working remotely 73 13 4 3 3 1 3 89 7 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 74 11 6 3 3 0 3 88 6 247

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 Working on-site 59 31 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 155
2022 Working remotely 44 28 3 6 16 0 3 74 23 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 29 12 4 1 1 2 82 5 505
2020 Working remotely 53 25 14 4 1 1 2 80 5 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 32 11 4 1 0 0 84 4 247

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 Working on-site 7 25 37 21 9 0 0 33 30 155
2022 Working remotely 16 16 44 12 12 0 0 32 25 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 34 41 12 6 0 0 41 18 505
2020 Working remotely 13 32 35 15 4 0 1 46 19 419
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 25 39 17 5 0 0 39 23 247

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 Working on-site 14 28 37 12 9 0 0 21 42 155
2022 Working remotely 14 13 37 23 13 0 0 37 27 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 22 40 19 9 0 0 28 31 505
2020 Working remotely 10 19 43 20 7 0 0 27 29 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 22 36 22 7 0 0 28 36 246

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 Working on-site 23 36 19 11 7 4 0 61 19 155
2022 Working remotely 30 34 14 10 2 9 0 71 14 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 41 14 12 5 3 0 67 18 505
2020 Working remotely 45 35 10 6 2 2 0 82 8 419
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 36 15 6 3 3 0 75 10 247

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 12 25 41 15 8 155
2022 Working remotely 23 20 34 13 11 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 27 39 19 5 505

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 Working on-site 55 23 8 5 6 3 1 80 12 155
2022 Working remotely 59 12 8 6 7 4 3 77 15 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 28 6 5 2 3 0 87 7 505
2020 Working remotely 59 22 10 3 2 2 0 84 6 417
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 24 13 5 3 3 1 79 8 245

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 Working on-site 52 22 6 8 10 1 1 75 18 155
2022 Working remotely 52 22 8 4 12 0 3 76 16 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 28 7 10 7 2 0 76 17 505
2020 Working remotely 47 24 10 12 5 2 0 73 17 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 31 11 10 4 1 0 74 15 247

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 Working on-site 58 22 8 4 7 0 1 81 11 155
2022 Working remotely 61 14 9 6 7 0 3 77 13 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 28 4 5 4 1 1 87 9 505
2020 Working remotely 59 25 7 5 3 1 1 86 8 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 31 10 6 4 1 0 80 10 246

Question 80. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 27 40 13 11 8 1 0 68 19 155
2022 Working remotely 37 24 18 12 8 2 0 61 20 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 37 15 11 6 1 0 68 17 505
2020 Working remotely 47 27 12 7 4 2 0 76 12 421
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 36 16 9 5 0 0 70 13 248

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 Working on-site 25 51 4 9 10 2 0 77 19 45
2022 Working remotely 27 22 29 11 0 0 11 55 12 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 52 11 14 3 1 0 73 16 140
2020 Working on-site 22 55 7 8 8 0 0 78 15 24
2020 Working remotely 26 43 11 14 2 3 1 72 17 100
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 44 13 7 5 1 0 74 12 77
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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 Working on-site 8 92 155
2022 Working remotely 23 77 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 505
2020 Working remotely 8 92 417
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 248

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 Working on-site 60 40 10
2022 Working remotely 79 21 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 73 27 40
2020 Working remotely 38 62 34
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 75 22

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Working on-site 86 14 10
2022 Working remotely 78 22 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 80 20 40
2020 Working remotely 94 6 34
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 79 21 22

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 Working on-site 31 53 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 33 7 14 0 0 0 78 14 35
2020 Working remotely 42 27 8 13 3 3 3 74 18 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 38 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 17

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 Working on-site 41 33 10 4 4 2 6 81 9 155
2022 Working remotely 62 16 3 4 9 2 3 83 14 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 31 7 5 2 3 4 85 7 505
2020 Working remotely 56 28 5 3 1 3 4 90 4 420
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 31 10 2 2 1 4 85 4 247
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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 Working on-site 30 60 9 1 155
2022 Working remotely 22 63 16 0 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 24 61 13 2 505
2020 Working remotely 24 54 20 1 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 53 17 2 248

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 Working on-site 47 53 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 65 120
2020 Working remotely 41 59 102
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 55 71

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 Working on-site 14 19 14 18 29 4 2 35 49 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 18 11 21 27 3 7 35 53 120
2020 Working remotely 19 21 12 19 22 3 4 43 44 101
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 18 17 24 15 0 6 41 41 72

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 Working on-site 7 18 14 23 30 4 4 28 58 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 23 11 22 29 4 4 32 56 120
2020 Working remotely 9 12 21 25 30 0 2 21 57 102
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 11 18 25 27 1 4 26 55 72

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 Working on-site 48 18 10 3 5 4 12 79 10 155
2022 Working remotely 39 13 8 7 4 0 29 74 15 45
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 19 10 5 4 3 18 76 11 505
2020 Working remotely 44 18 15 6 7 2 9 69 15 422
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 21 8 6 5 1 11 78 13 247
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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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 62 15 11 4 505

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 Working on-site 99 1 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 61 39 505

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 Working on-site 61 39 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 64 505

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 Working on-site 64 36 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 41 505

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 Working on-site 70 30 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 57 505

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 Working on-site 51 49 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 80 505

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 Working on-site 60 40 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 62 505

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 Working on-site 36 64 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 505

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 Working on-site 57 43 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 505

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 Working on-site 35 65 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 85 505

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 Working on-site 72 28 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 62 505

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 Working on-site 48 52 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 80 505

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 Working on-site 5 95 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 505

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 Working on-site 4 96 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 85 505

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 Working on-site 39 19 6 5 1 3 28 84 8 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 80 13 4 2 1 0 1 94 3 505

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 Working on-site 15 15 14 8 17 5 26 37 43 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 20 17 12 33 4 3 49 32 505

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 Working on-site 16 28 16 11 15 6 8 30 51 155
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 19 16 19 33 3 0 54 29 505
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