2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Courts Administration Service by Question 117. What is your gender?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 34 51 1 8 5 0 0 85 14 100
2022 Woman 38 37 6 14 5 0 0 75 19 210
2020 Man 38 44 4 10 3 0 1 83 13 130
2020 Woman 35 43 4 16 3 0 0 78 19 304

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 72 19 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 100
2022 Woman 69 23 3 2 3 0 0 93 5 210
2020 Man 72 15 6 4 3 0 1 87 7 130
2020 Woman 73 22 3 1 1 0 0 96 2 302

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 50 37 4 1 5 0 2 89 6 100
2022 Woman 48 33 7 8 3 0 1 82 11 210
2020 Man 44 30 9 11 5 0 1 75 16 130
2020 Woman 36 35 10 14 4 0 0 72 18 305
2019 Man 53 27 6 9 5 0 0 80 14 138
2019 Woman 44 36 4 11 4 0 0 81 15 289

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 43 31 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 100
2022 Woman 32 31 11 17 9 0 0 63 27 210
2020 Man 31 31 19 10 9 0 1 62 19 130
2020 Woman 31 42 12 12 3 0 1 73 15 305
2019 Man 33 33 10 16 7 0 0 66 24 137
2019 Woman 32 38 12 11 6 0 1 70 17 290
2018 Man 33 39 8 13 8 0 0 72 20 147
2018 Woman 30 43 9 10 7 0 1 74 17 280

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 58 28 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 100
2022 Woman 43 33 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 210
2020 Man 41 35 13 5 4 0 1 77 10 130
2020 Woman 39 33 10 14 3 0 0 72 18 304
2019 Man 45 37 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 136
2019 Woman 49 35 7 6 1 0 1 85 7 290

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 50 21 13 7 5 0 4 74 12 100
2022 Woman 44 24 10 8 13 0 0 68 22 210
2020 Man 43 29 15 5 7 0 1 73 12 130
2020 Woman 38 29 13 13 6 0 0 68 19 305
2019 Man 51 25 8 8 7 1 0 77 15 137
2019 Woman 43 33 12 7 4 1 0 77 11 291
2018 Man 51 28 7 8 4 1 0 80 13 147
2018 Woman 45 34 8 5 6 1 1 80 12 283

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 45 38 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 100
2022 Woman 40 35 11 8 6 0 0 74 14 210
2020 Man 35 38 13 6 8 0 1 73 14 131
2020 Woman 42 39 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 305
2019 Man 44 32 10 6 7 0 0 76 14 138
2019 Woman 47 38 10 3 3 0 0 85 6 292
2018 Man 35 41 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 146
2018 Woman 45 38 10 4 4 0 0 83 7 282

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 37 33 13 8 9 0 0 70 18 100
2022 Woman 38 27 13 12 10 0 0 65 22 210
2020 Man 28 34 21 8 8 0 1 63 16 131
2020 Woman 35 33 11 13 8 0 0 68 21 304
2019 Man 31 40 13 10 6 1 0 71 16 138
2019 Woman 37 31 12 11 7 1 1 69 18 292
2018 Man 37 30 13 8 9 2 1 69 18 147
2018 Woman 34 33 13 11 7 1 2 68 19 283

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 36 38 16 9 1 0 0 74 10 100
2022 Woman 35 38 10 14 3 0 1 73 17 210
2020 Man 31 40 18 5 5 0 1 72 10 131
2020 Woman 35 43 9 8 3 0 0 79 12 304
2019 Man 35 38 13 12 2 0 0 73 14 138
2019 Woman 39 37 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 292
2018 Man 34 37 16 9 4 0 0 71 14 147
2018 Woman 37 43 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 283

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 57 37 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 100
2022 Woman 52 33 6 5 4 0 1 85 9 210
2020 Man 44 38 11 1 5 0 1 83 6 131
2020 Woman 54 32 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 304
2019 Man 51 35 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 136
2019 Woman 59 30 6 3 1 0 0 89 4 290
2018 Man 50 38 9 1 2 1 0 88 3 147
2018 Woman 54 35 7 2 1 1 0 90 3 283

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 42 31 15 7 6 0 0 72 13 100
2022 Woman 38 28 13 10 11 0 0 66 21 210
2020 Man 33 31 17 7 10 0 1 65 18 131
2020 Woman 36 34 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 304
2019 Man 44 30 10 9 8 0 0 74 16 138
2019 Woman 39 33 11 8 8 0 0 73 16 292
2018 Man 40 32 10 10 7 1 0 73 17 146
2018 Woman 41 33 8 7 9 1 1 76 16 280

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 60 30 8 1 1 0 0 90 3 100
2022 Woman 56 29 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 210
2020 Man 53 27 11 3 5 0 1 80 8 128
2020 Woman 60 28 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 301
2019 Man 59 25 8 4 3 0 0 84 7 138
2019 Woman 65 26 6 3 1 0 0 91 3 290
2018 Man 58 31 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 145
2018 Woman 59 29 6 2 2 1 0 90 4 280

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 42 37 12 6 3 0 0 78 10 100
2022 Woman 31 35 12 8 13 0 0 66 22 210
2020 Man 35 34 14 5 10 0 1 70 16 131
2020 Woman 32 37 11 12 7 0 1 70 19 304
2019 Man 40 35 11 8 5 0 1 75 14 138
2019 Woman 33 32 12 13 8 1 1 66 22 292
2018 Man 38 38 6 9 7 1 0 77 17 147
2018 Woman 35 31 13 10 10 1 1 68 20 283

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 47 25 16 6 5 0 1 73 11 100
2022 Woman 36 36 12 9 6 0 1 73 16 210
2020 Man 38 28 15 9 10 0 1 66 19 130
2020 Woman 35 35 14 10 4 1 1 71 15 304
2019 Man 39 33 11 8 8 0 1 72 17 138
2019 Woman 43 29 13 7 6 1 1 74 13 291
2018 Man 40 28 15 6 10 1 1 69 16 145
2018 Woman 39 31 13 9 7 1 1 71 16 281

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 52 27 11 5 3 0 2 80 9 100
2022 Woman 37 34 13 8 7 0 0 71 16 210
2020 Man 33 37 15 7 7 1 2 71 14 129
2020 Woman 32 42 12 11 2 0 1 75 13 303
2019 Man 36 40 10 8 5 1 0 77 13 133
2019 Woman 41 33 12 8 5 0 0 74 14 288
2018 Man 40 35 10 8 7 1 0 75 15 147
2018 Woman 41 34 10 6 8 1 0 76 14 283

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 56 28 8 5 2 0 0 85 8 100
2022 Woman 41 35 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 210
2020 Man 42 34 8 7 7 0 2 78 14 131
2020 Woman 46 37 11 4 2 0 0 82 6 304
2019 Man 48 32 13 4 2 0 0 80 6 138
2019 Woman 52 34 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 292
2018 Man 48 35 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 146
2018 Woman 48 39 8 1 3 0 0 87 5 282

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 47 23 13 7 9 0 1 71 16 100
2022 Woman 33 36 14 8 9 0 0 69 17 210
2020 Man 35 33 18 6 6 0 2 70 12 130
2020 Woman 38 29 20 8 5 0 0 67 13 304
2019 Man 37 36 14 7 5 0 0 73 12 136
2019 Woman 43 28 19 5 5 0 0 71 10 291
2018 Man 34 37 15 7 5 0 1 72 13 147
2018 Woman 36 32 17 9 4 1 1 70 13 283

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 11 28 20 27 11 1 2 40 40 100
2022 Woman 14 20 33 17 12 0 3 31 35 210
2020 Man 15 20 32 23 9 0 1 33 35 128
2020 Woman 9 26 36 18 10 1 0 28 35 305
2019 Man 7 27 33 17 15 3 0 32 34 136
2019 Woman 9 19 31 22 16 1 1 40 29 291
2018 Man 9 22 27 22 15 2 3 39 32 146
2018 Woman 10 20 27 19 17 3 4 38 32 282

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 10 20 25 22 16 1 6 41 32 100
2022 Woman 9 17 24 25 14 3 8 44 30 205
2020 Man 9 19 22 28 17 3 2 47 30 127
2020 Woman 10 17 28 19 19 2 5 41 29 305
2019 Man 8 19 24 23 16 8 1 43 30 137
2019 Woman 9 13 22 21 27 4 4 52 24 288
2018 Man 9 24 21 16 20 3 7 41 36 144
2018 Woman 8 13 23 23 21 6 7 50 24 281

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 18 22 31 23 0 3 55 23 100
2022 Woman 6 11 30 29 20 0 3 51 18 210
2020 Man 8 11 29 24 25 1 1 50 20 130
2020 Woman 3 11 31 32 21 0 2 54 14 303
2019 Man 5 11 24 28 28 3 1 58 17 135
2019 Woman 3 8 26 33 26 1 3 61 12 290
2018 Man 5 12 27 26 25 2 3 53 18 145
2018 Woman 3 13 25 27 27 3 2 57 17 281

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
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 20 19 24 19 2 3 45 35 100
2022 Woman 21 21 19 13 21 1 5 36 44 210
2020 Man 9 14 29 24 20 1 3 45 24 129
2020 Woman 13 20 24 20 19 1 3 41 34 305
2019 Man 11 18 23 19 25 3 1 45 31 137
2019 Woman 12 17 23 19 22 2 5 44 31 292
2018 Man 13 21 23 21 16 2 4 39 36 145
2018 Woman 16 18 23 17 16 5 5 37 38 282

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 15 21 21 19 7 6 45 31 100
2022 Woman 19 21 18 16 13 5 9 33 46 210
2020 Man 13 12 24 23 22 2 4 48 27 130
2020 Woman 10 15 25 23 18 5 4 45 27 303
2019 Man 14 15 27 19 21 4 1 42 30 137
2019 Woman 14 12 26 20 20 5 3 44 28 290
2018 Man 7 17 25 22 18 4 7 45 27 146
2018 Woman 15 18 26 17 15 3 4 36 37 279

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 13 18 23 19 17 7 3 40 35 100
2022 Woman 12 17 30 15 17 4 6 35 32 210
2020 Man 12 17 30 17 20 2 3 38 30 130
2020 Woman 9 15 38 17 15 3 3 34 25 303
2019 Man 11 22 21 22 18 5 1 43 35 137
2019 Woman 10 15 26 17 24 3 4 44 27 290
2018 Man 8 20 22 22 15 7 5 43 32 143
2018 Woman 7 17 27 20 19 4 5 43 27 281

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 11 12 29 33 14 0 1 47 24 100
2022 Woman 11 23 29 20 12 1 4 34 36 210
2020 Man 11 15 30 24 16 2 2 41 27 129
2020 Woman 10 22 35 20 10 0 2 32 33 305
2019 Man 10 21 22 25 18 2 1 45 32 137
2019 Woman 12 17 28 21 19 2 2 41 30 291
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 23 15 5 5 8 5 71 12 100
2022 Woman 23 30 15 10 11 7 4 59 24 210
2020 Man 23 30 22 6 9 6 5 59 16 131
2020 Woman 21 32 17 10 10 5 6 59 22 305
2019 Man 27 29 17 9 7 8 4 63 18 137
2019 Woman 30 24 16 12 10 6 3 59 24 290
2018 Man 35 26 10 10 5 9 4 70 18 146
2018 Woman 25 27 18 11 8 7 4 59 21 281

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 54 29 6 2 7 2 0 85 9 100
2022 Woman 47 27 6 9 10 2 1 76 19 210
2020 Man 46 25 9 7 10 0 2 73 18 130
2020 Woman 41 29 10 9 8 2 0 72 18 305
2019 Man 56 22 10 5 7 1 0 78 12 137
2019 Woman 48 28 6 9 8 0 0 77 17 290
2018 Man 59 22 5 8 5 1 1 82 13 147
2018 Woman 48 28 8 8 7 1 0 77 15 280

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 64 27 3 3 3 0 0 91 5 100
2022 Woman 50 31 6 8 4 0 0 81 12 210
2020 Man 50 28 10 8 4 0 1 78 12 130
2020 Woman 44 33 10 8 3 1 1 79 11 301
2019 Man 58 27 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 136
2019 Woman 46 35 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 289
2018 Man 54 31 6 4 3 1 0 86 7 145
2018 Woman 48 34 9 5 4 0 0 83 9 282

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 48 33 10 1 5 2 0 84 6 100
2022 Woman 46 30 11 7 5 1 1 77 12 210
2020 Man 42 31 15 4 5 1 2 75 10 130
2020 Woman 36 38 15 5 4 1 1 76 9 304
2019 Man 48 34 12 3 3 1 0 82 6 137
2019 Woman 45 35 11 4 4 2 0 81 8 289
2018 Man 51 35 6 4 3 1 0 86 7 147
2018 Woman 45 34 10 3 4 2 1 82 7 283

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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 48 19 12 3 5 8 6 78 9 100
2022 Woman 40 25 10 5 5 8 6 77 11 210

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 53 16 14 1 4 6 5 78 6 100
2022 Woman 40 22 11 7 7 7 6 71 16 210
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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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 48 23 15 3 1 2 8 79 4 100
2022 Woman 39 26 11 7 3 1 12 75 12 210
2020 Man 47 22 17 1 6 0 6 74 7 130
2020 Woman 40 27 19 4 3 2 6 73 7 304
2019 Man 47 28 14 3 6 0 2 77 9 137
2019 Woman 42 23 17 5 4 2 7 72 10 292

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 52 25 9 9 3 0 2 79 12 100
2022 Woman 43 29 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 210
2020 Man 37 35 14 5 9 0 1 72 14 131
2020 Woman 42 28 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 302
2019 Man 46 27 14 5 7 1 1 74 12 137
2019 Woman 48 22 13 7 7 1 2 72 14 292
2018 Man 41 32 10 7 6 2 2 76 14 147
2018 Woman 45 30 9 5 7 2 2 78 13 281

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 65 19 9 1 4 0 2 85 5 100
2022 Woman 51 22 11 7 6 2 3 75 13 210
2020 Man 46 26 17 3 6 1 1 74 9 131
2020 Woman 46 24 15 7 5 1 1 72 13 305

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 63 21 11 4 2 0 0 84 6 100
2022 Woman 44 35 10 5 5 1 0 79 11 210
2020 Man 47 26 14 5 6 0 2 74 11 131
2020 Woman 45 34 8 7 4 1 0 80 11 305
2019 Man 54 23 11 5 6 0 1 77 11 135
2019 Woman 51 24 8 9 6 1 1 76 15 290
2018 Man 48 31 9 4 6 1 1 81 10 146
2018 Woman 52 26 8 4 6 1 2 81 10 280

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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 64 12 7 6 6 0 6 81 12 100
2022 Woman 53 21 6 4 8 3 5 80 13 210

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 57 26 7 7 2 0 0 83 10 100
2022 Woman 53 24 8 7 6 0 1 78 14 210
2020 Man 50 29 9 5 4 0 2 80 10 131
2020 Woman 49 25 15 6 4 0 1 75 10 305
2019 Man 57 24 7 4 6 0 1 82 11 138
2019 Woman 50 26 10 6 6 0 1 77 13 292
2018 Man 55 23 11 3 7 0 1 78 10 146
2018 Woman 55 23 10 3 5 1 1 81 9 280

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 Man 80 16 2 0 0 0 1 98 0 100
2022 Woman 87 8 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 210
2019 Man 85 11 2 1 0 0 1 97 1 135
2019 Woman 82 13 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 292
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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 Man 42 21 19 3 4 9 2 70 8 100
2022 Woman 32 30 11 10 7 8 1 69 20 210
2020 Man 36 24 16 4 10 9 1 67 15 131
2020 Woman 34 27 16 11 6 6 0 65 18 305
2019 Man 42 28 13 6 5 6 0 75 12 136
2019 Woman 36 29 14 5 9 7 1 70 15 292
2018 Man 42 27 13 8 5 5 0 72 14 147
2018 Woman 35 31 13 6 7 8 1 72 14 283

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 Man 31 26 17 8 9 6 2 62 19 100
2022 Woman 31 28 14 13 12 2 0 60 26 210
2020 Man 32 22 21 13 10 2 1 56 23 131
2020 Woman 29 29 17 12 9 3 0 60 22 303
2019 Man 40 29 12 9 7 2 0 71 17 136
2019 Woman 33 30 13 8 11 4 0 66 20 292
2018 Man 39 25 14 10 9 3 0 67 19 145
2018 Woman 32 30 14 10 8 5 1 66 19 281

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 Man 24 28 16 13 12 6 2 56 27 100
2022 Woman 21 26 17 16 13 6 1 51 31 210
2020 Man 23 27 19 14 11 4 1 54 26 131
2020 Woman 21 29 18 15 13 3 0 52 29 304
2019 Man 29 34 10 12 8 7 0 68 21 137
2019 Woman 26 25 19 11 11 7 0 56 24 289
2018 Man 30 24 16 12 9 8 0 59 24 147
2018 Woman 24 30 17 12 11 6 1 58 25 281

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 Man 34 25 18 11 8 2 2 61 20 100
2022 Woman 25 25 18 13 16 3 1 52 30 210
2020 Man 27 23 18 15 15 1 1 51 30 131
2020 Woman 20 32 15 14 16 2 0 54 31 305
2019 Man 30 29 17 14 6 3 0 61 21 136
2019 Woman 23 30 14 15 12 5 0 56 29 292
2018 Man 30 28 14 10 14 5 0 60 25 147
2018 Woman 23 34 16 11 11 4 1 60 23 283

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 Man 68 20 6 0 0 3 3 93 0 100
2022 Woman 56 23 10 3 2 5 1 84 6 210
2020 Man 54 27 7 4 2 3 2 86 6 131
2020 Woman 61 20 7 3 3 4 1 86 6 303
2019 Man 65 16 10 2 2 5 1 86 3 138
2019 Woman 60 19 9 3 3 4 1 83 7 292
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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 Man 26 47 18 6 1 2 0 74 7 100
2022 Woman 28 41 10 11 8 1 1 70 19 210
2020 Man 25 43 18 9 3 2 1 70 12 130
2020 Woman 27 42 22 6 2 1 0 70 8 302
2019 Man 31 40 17 8 2 1 0 73 10 135
2019 Woman 33 42 14 6 4 1 1 76 10 290
2018 Man 33 36 19 6 5 1 1 70 11 147
2018 Woman 31 38 19 4 6 1 0 70 10 282

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 Man 17 32 27 7 8 8 0 54 17 100
2022 Woman 17 32 19 18 13 0 1 50 32 210
2020 Man 18 30 18 18 9 6 2 51 29 128
2020 Woman 17 31 22 19 9 2 0 49 29 305
2019 Man 19 36 19 17 6 3 0 57 24 137
2019 Woman 18 34 17 17 8 6 1 56 26 291

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 Man 36 43 11 2 5 3 0 81 7 100
2022 Woman 30 31 13 11 10 4 1 64 22 210
2020 Man 34 34 13 6 8 3 2 72 14 131
2020 Woman 33 32 16 12 5 2 0 66 17 304
2019 Man 37 41 6 7 5 1 2 81 12 137
2019 Woman 40 31 12 7 6 3 1 74 13 292
2018 Man 39 34 14 4 6 1 1 75 11 147
2018 Woman 41 34 12 5 5 2 1 77 10 283

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 Man 34 39 19 1 3 4 0 76 4 100
2022 Woman 30 33 18 9 7 2 1 65 16 210
2020 Man 26 36 18 6 8 5 1 66 14 131
2020 Woman 29 31 26 8 5 2 0 61 13 303
2019 Man 36 41 13 5 3 1 0 78 8 137
2019 Woman 37 32 17 5 6 3 0 71 11 289
2018 Man 38 30 17 8 3 1 1 70 12 147
2018 Woman 33 35 19 6 5 1 1 69 11 282

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 Man 28 30 15 7 8 11 1 66 17 100
2022 Woman 22 20 18 11 15 10 4 48 31 210
2020 Man 26 17 19 11 11 14 2 51 26 131
2020 Woman 21 18 20 15 14 10 2 45 33 304
2019 Man 26 23 19 8 8 13 3 59 18 136
2019 Woman 23 21 18 12 12 11 3 51 28 290
2018 Man 29 17 16 11 11 12 3 55 26 146
2018 Woman 23 23 15 11 12 10 5 55 28 282

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 Man 38 31 17 6 6 1 0 70 13 100
2022 Woman 28 27 17 12 12 2 1 57 25 210
2020 Man 24 27 26 9 8 4 2 54 18 130
2020 Woman 25 34 18 11 8 3 0 61 20 304
2019 Man 29 29 17 14 8 2 2 60 23 137
2019 Woman 28 31 16 12 10 4 1 61 22 291
2018 Man 28 25 19 9 12 4 3 56 23 146
2018 Woman 24 30 17 14 11 4 0 56 26 283

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 Man 52 14 12 8 4 3 8 74 13 100
2022 Woman 46 25 7 6 8 2 6 77 15 210
2020 Man 54 16 10 7 4 0 9 77 13 131
2020 Woman 47 21 12 6 4 2 8 76 11 304
2019 Man 56 18 12 5 4 0 5 78 9 137
2019 Woman 51 21 12 4 3 2 7 79 8 292

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 Man 57 15 11 6 0 6 6 82 6 100
2022 Woman 50 16 15 6 5 2 6 72 11 210
2020 Man 54 16 12 8 5 1 5 74 13 130
2020 Woman 51 24 10 4 3 2 7 82 8 303
2019 Man 56 18 13 4 3 0 6 79 8 135
2019 Woman 51 18 14 5 5 2 5 74 10 292

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 Man 77 2 5 2 3 2 9 89 6 100
2022 Woman 75 4 4 3 4 2 8 88 7 210
2020 Man 75 6 4 3 6 1 5 86 10 130
2020 Woman 71 9 3 1 3 5 8 91 5 303
2019 Man 76 6 4 3 3 4 4 89 7 137
2019 Woman 74 6 4 4 2 3 7 89 7 291

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 Man 67 10 4 4 0 0 15 91 4 100
2022 Woman 71 6 6 3 1 3 11 89 4 210
2020 Man 75 9 4 2 2 2 6 92 4 130
2020 Woman 64 11 5 1 3 3 12 88 6 302
2019 Man 78 3 5 1 1 4 8 92 3 138
2019 Woman 76 5 2 1 2 2 12 94 3 289

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 Man 28 24 13 15 10 1 9 58 28 100
2022 Woman 16 28 12 15 16 3 10 51 36 210
2020 Man 16 20 22 16 17 1 7 40 36 131
2020 Woman 20 23 15 15 17 3 7 48 36 305
2019 Man 25 23 14 13 16 3 5 52 32 137
2019 Woman 21 20 14 18 18 4 5 46 39 292
2018 Man 24 16 13 16 20 5 7 46 40 147
2018 Woman 17 25 12 16 21 3 6 47 40 283

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 Man 32 33 21 6 4 4 0 68 10 100
2022 Woman 24 34 19 10 8 4 1 61 19 210
2020 Man 25 37 17 11 7 2 1 64 19 131
2020 Woman 18 43 20 9 4 5 1 65 14 302
2019 Man 27 41 15 9 5 3 0 70 14 137
2019 Woman 25 40 14 11 6 3 1 68 18 290
2018 Man 37 28 18 8 7 3 1 67 15 147
2018 Woman 27 37 17 7 7 3 1 67 15 282

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 Man 49 28 10 3 6 3 0 80 9 100
2022 Woman 37 32 15 6 7 2 1 71 14 210
2020 Man 37 35 11 6 6 4 2 76 13 130
2020 Woman 32 35 15 10 5 2 1 69 15 300
2019 Man 47 32 11 3 4 3 0 81 7 137
2019 Woman 41 36 11 6 5 1 0 79 11 287
2018 Man 54 26 11 4 1 3 0 82 6 144
2018 Woman 43 37 11 5 2 2 1 82 8 282

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 Man 42 33 12 1 4 8 0 82 6 100
2022 Woman 30 39 15 5 3 8 0 76 8 210
2020 Man 35 37 9 5 4 7 2 80 10 131
2020 Woman 36 35 15 6 3 5 0 75 9 303
2019 Man 48 28 14 2 5 4 0 78 7 137
2019 Woman 43 29 13 8 4 3 1 74 12 290
2018 Man 51 27 10 2 3 5 1 83 6 144
2018 Woman 44 30 15 5 2 3 1 78 7 280

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 Man 37 34 13 3 1 8 4 81 4 100
2022 Woman 27 30 22 5 2 12 2 67 8 205
2020 Man 38 36 8 3 6 7 2 81 9 131
2020 Woman 36 32 18 5 4 4 1 72 9 304

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 Man 56 18 8 6 6 0 5 79 12 100
2022 Woman 38 34 10 4 4 5 5 80 9 210
2020 Man 53 26 5 1 7 6 3 86 9 131
2020 Woman 39 34 10 6 5 4 2 77 12 303

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 Man 7 8 4 5 50 3 23 75 20 100
2022 Woman 5 4 8 5 36 5 37 70 16 210

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 Man 28 14 15 2 2 26 12 68 7 100
2022 Woman 9 14 22 3 3 42 8 45 11 210

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 Man 60 26 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 100
2022 Woman 52 31 7 5 4 0 0 84 10 210
2020 Man 53 25 11 7 5 0 1 78 11 131
2020 Woman 51 32 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 305
2019 Man 57 30 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 137
2019 Woman 57 29 7 3 3 1 0 87 6 291
2018 Man 62 25 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 143
2018 Woman 55 32 6 4 4 0 0 87 7 278

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 Man 42 29 11 6 12 0 0 71 18 100
2022 Woman 34 24 18 9 12 2 0 60 22 210
2020 Man 35 27 18 8 11 0 1 62 20 131
2020 Woman 34 29 16 13 8 1 0 64 20 304
2019 Man 43 28 13 8 8 1 0 71 16 137
2019 Woman 44 29 12 7 7 0 1 74 14 287
2018 Man 48 21 14 13 5 0 0 69 17 144
2018 Woman 39 28 15 8 8 1 0 68 16 282

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 Man 40 32 10 10 7 1 0 73 17 100
2022 Woman 33 29 17 11 10 0 0 63 20 210
2020 Man 33 27 24 6 10 0 1 61 16 130
2020 Woman 34 32 14 14 6 0 0 66 20 303
2019 Man 45 27 11 11 6 0 0 71 17 137
2019 Woman 43 31 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 290
2018 Man 48 25 13 11 4 0 0 72 14 144
2018 Woman 39 30 15 8 7 0 0 70 15 280

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 Man 37 17 17 10 10 3 7 59 22 100
2022 Woman 30 17 12 17 15 5 3 51 35 210
2020 Man 30 23 21 8 14 0 4 54 23 131
2020 Woman 34 18 17 15 10 3 3 55 27 303
2019 Man 36 21 18 8 14 2 2 59 23 137
2019 Woman 41 22 14 10 8 3 1 66 19 291
2018 Man 35 24 13 14 9 2 3 63 24 144
2018 Woman 36 24 13 11 11 3 3 64 23 282
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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 Man 48 28 24 100
2022 Woman 53 24 23 210
2020 Man 31 34 34 131
2020 Woman 34 32 34 305
2019 Man 39 20 42 138
2019 Woman 27 37 36 292
2018 Man 33 30 36 146
2018 Woman 33 38 30 283

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 Man 12 14 42 12 9 11 50
2022 Woman 10 15 42 2 26 5 100
2020 Man 4 14 45 7 26 2 42
2020 Woman 12 10 46 4 26 2 101
2019 Man 9 13 42 7 23 5 55
2019 Woman 7 19 38 4 24 8 81
2018 Man 7 14 41 2 32 4 49
2018 Woman 12 5 41 5 32 4 90
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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 Man 10 90 100
2022 Woman 13 87 210
2020 Man 13 87 130
2020 Woman 13 87 304
2019 Man 14 86 138
2019 Woman 16 84 292
2018 Man 14 86 147
2018 Woman 14 86 283

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 33 67 10
2022 Woman 25 75 30
2020 Man 46 54 17
2020 Woman 51 49 39
2019 Man 42 58 18
2019 Woman 59 41 44
2018 Man 37 63 21
2018 Woman 46 54 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 67 33 10
2022 Woman 74 26 30
2020 Man 71 29 17
2020 Woman 60 40 39
2019 Man 73 27 18
2019 Woman 50 50 44
2018 Man 63 37 21
2018 Woman 69 31 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 7 93 30

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 30
2020 Man 0 100 17
2020 Woman 0 100 39
2019 Man 0 100 18
2019 Woman 0 100 44
2018 Man 0 100 21
2018 Woman 0 100 40

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 30
2019 Man 0 100 18
2019 Woman 0 100 44

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 13 87 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 10
2022 Woman 5 95 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 70 10
2022 Woman 36 64 30
2020 Man 48 52 17
2020 Woman 42 58 39
2019 Man 58 42 18
2019 Woman 51 49 44
2018 Man 44 56 21
2018 Woman 42 58 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 45 10
2022 Woman 50 50 30
2020 Man 55 45 17
2020 Woman 41 59 39
2019 Man 63 37 18
2019 Woman 25 75 44
2018 Man 42 58 21
2018 Woman 38 62 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 89 10
2022 Woman 48 52 30
2020 Man 60 40 17
2020 Woman 42 58 39
2019 Man 52 48 18
2019 Woman 45 55 44
2018 Man 43 57 21
2018 Woman 32 68 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 10
2022 Woman 36 64 30
2020 Man 54 46 17
2020 Woman 54 46 39
2019 Man 38 62 18
2019 Woman 25 75 44
2018 Man 54 46 21
2018 Woman 58 42 40

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 Man 23 77 10
2022 Woman 29 71 30
2020 Man 26 74 17
2020 Woman 38 62 39
2019 Man 39 61 18
2019 Woman 28 72 44

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 33 67 10
2022 Woman 61 39 30
2020 Man 45 55 17
2020 Woman 69 31 39
2019 Man 56 44 18
2019 Woman 40 60 44
2018 Man 27 73 21
2018 Woman 61 39 40

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 10
2022 Woman 29 71 30
2020 Man 27 73 17
2020 Woman 38 62 39
2018 Man 21 79 21
2018 Woman 41 59 40

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 30

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 2 98 30

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 17 83 10
2022 Woman 7 93 30

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 57 43 10
2022 Woman 65 35 30
2020 Man 60 40 17
2020 Woman 49 51 39
2019 Man 50 50 18
2019 Woman 40 60 44
2018 Man 64 36 21
2018 Woman 42 58 40

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 73 10
2022 Woman 23 77 30
2020 Man 37 63 17
2020 Woman 25 75 39
2019 Man 38 62 18
2019 Woman 31 69 44
2018 Man 31 69 21
2018 Woman 36 64 40

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 15 85 30

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 Man 55 45 10
2022 Woman 50 50 30
2020 Man 54 46 17
2020 Woman 58 42 39
2019 Man 66 34 18
2019 Woman 57 43 44
2018 Man 42 58 21
2018 Woman 58 42 40

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 Man 12 88 10
2022 Woman 18 82 30

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 Man 17 83 10
2022 Woman 13 87 30

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 Man 5 95 10
2022 Woman 18 82 30
2019 Man 35 65 18
2019 Woman 12 88 44

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 13 87 30

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 8 92 30

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 Man 6 94 10
2022 Woman 4 96 30

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 4 96 30

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 Man 33 67 10
2022 Woman 45 55 30
2020 Man 26 74 17
2020 Woman 30 70 39
2018 Man 29 71 21
2018 Woman 25 75 40

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 7 93 25

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 Man 18 82 10
2022 Woman 15 85 25

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 Man 6 94 10
2022 Woman 5 95 25

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 Man 6 94 10
2022 Woman 2 98 25

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 5 95 25

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 4 96 25

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 Man 25 75 10
2022 Woman 2 98 25

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 Man 6 94 10
2022 Woman 30 70 25

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 19 81 25

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 Man 14 86 10
2022 Woman 48 52 25

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 14 86 25

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 Man 31 69 10
2022 Woman 62 38 25
2018 Man 52 48 20
2018 Woman 40 60 40

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 25
2018 Man 0 100 20
2018 Woman 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 Man 39 61 10
2022 Woman 63 37 25
2018 Man 49 51 20
2018 Woman 52 48 40

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 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 25

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 Man 57 43 10
2022 Woman 10 90 25

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 Man 20 16 9 6 5 35 9 64 20 100
2022 Woman 12 7 9 8 9 47 9 42 38 210
2020 Man 21 12 17 4 10 28 7 52 22 131
2020 Woman 16 16 18 9 6 28 8 49 23 305
2019 Man 24 17 19 6 6 23 4 57 17 138
2019 Woman 17 14 18 7 8 25 10 49 23 292
2018 Man 24 14 16 9 7 23 7 55 23 146
2018 Woman 16 15 21 7 9 23 10 46 23 281

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 Man 33 35 8 5 4 15 0 80 11 100
2022 Woman 25 28 13 8 7 18 1 66 18 210
2020 Man 27 29 18 2 8 13 2 66 13 131
2020 Woman 25 29 19 8 5 12 1 62 16 305
2019 Man 37 29 17 8 5 5 0 69 13 138
2019 Woman 32 29 16 6 6 9 2 69 13 292
2018 Man 36 29 13 8 5 9 1 71 14 147
2018 Woman 31 27 19 6 7 10 0 65 14 281
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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 Man 9 91 100
2022 Woman 6 94 210
2020 Man 10 90 130
2020 Woman 7 93 303
2019 Man 8 92 137
2019 Woman 7 93 292
2018 Man 8 92 147
2018 Woman 7 93 281

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 9 91 15

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 74 26 15

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 16 84 15

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 Woman 0 100 15
2020 Man 0 100 13
2020 Woman 0 100 21
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 0 100 18
2018 Man 0 100 11
2018 Woman 0 100 18

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 Woman 0 100 15
2020 Man 0 100 13
2020 Woman 0 100 21

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 Woman 15 85 15

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 29 71 15

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 43 57 15

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 24 76 15

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 26 74 15

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 32 68 15

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 0 100 18

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 Woman 0 100 15
2020 Man 0 100 13
2020 Woman 0 100 21
2018 Man 0 100 11
2018 Woman 0 100 18

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 0 100 18

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 7 93 15

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 Woman 0 100 15
2020 Man 0 100 13
2020 Woman 0 100 21
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 0 100 18
2018 Man 0 100 11
2018 Woman 0 100 18

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15
2020 Man 0 100 13
2020 Woman 0 100 21
2019 Man 0 100 10
2019 Woman 0 100 18
2018 Man 0 100 11
2018 Woman 0 100 18

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 22 78 15

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 Woman 74 26 15

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 Woman 19 81 15
2018 Man 0 100 11
2018 Woman 27 73 18

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 Woman 14 86 15

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 Woman 19 81 15
2020 Man 0 100 13
2020 Woman 29 71 21

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 Woman 14 86 15

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 Woman 14 86 15
2018 Man 0 100 11
2018 Woman 0 100 18

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 Woman 0 100 15

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 7 93 15

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 Woman 19 81 15
2019 Man 51 49 10
2019 Woman 51 49 18

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 8 92 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 10
2018 Man 0 100 11
2018 Woman 0 100 18

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 Woman 12 88 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 0 100 10
2018 Man 0 100 11
2018 Woman 0 100 18

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 Woman 19 81 10

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 Woman 17 83 10

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 Woman 38 62 10

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 Woman 10 90 10

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 Woman 48 52 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 76 24 10

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 Woman 0 100 10

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 Woman 16 84 10

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 Man 24 16 15 1 4 30 8 65 9 100
2022 Woman 15 9 16 4 6 44 5 48 19 210
2020 Man 22 12 20 2 7 32 5 54 13 131
2020 Woman 15 15 21 2 5 34 9 51 13 304
2019 Man 25 16 18 3 4 28 6 62 10 137
2019 Woman 18 14 20 6 3 30 9 52 15 289
2018 Man 24 15 20 1 4 29 7 61 8 146
2018 Woman 18 15 23 4 4 27 10 52 12 282

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 Man 34 38 13 2 3 10 0 80 6 100
2022 Woman 30 26 18 2 5 18 1 69 9 210
2020 Man 31 22 17 4 7 18 3 66 14 131
2020 Woman 27 27 21 3 5 15 2 65 10 304
2019 Man 39 31 13 3 3 10 1 78 7 137
2019 Woman 35 29 15 4 5 11 2 72 11 291
2018 Man 34 27 20 2 2 14 1 72 5 146
2018 Woman 28 28 22 6 3 12 1 65 10 282
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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 Man 48 21 14 9 4 1 3 72 13 100
2022 Woman 44 20 14 7 12 0 2 66 20 210
2020 Man 53 21 13 6 7 0 1 75 12 129
2020 Woman 46 29 13 5 5 1 1 76 10 304
2019 Man 36 28 19 8 7 0 1 65 16 136
2019 Woman 43 24 16 7 9 0 1 68 16 288
2018 Man 31 32 14 11 8 1 1 65 20 146
2018 Woman 37 27 17 8 8 0 2 65 17 283

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 Man 29 21 22 12 14 0 1 51 27 100
2022 Woman 16 22 26 16 19 0 1 39 35 205
2020 Man 28 25 18 15 13 0 1 54 29 130
2020 Woman 16 26 24 19 15 0 0 42 34 304
2019 Man 23 20 33 11 10 1 1 45 22 137
2019 Woman 21 27 26 15 9 0 1 49 24 290
2018 Man 23 22 28 15 9 2 1 47 24 146
2018 Woman 20 26 24 17 12 0 1 47 30 282

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 Man 41 22 18 8 9 0 3 64 17 100
2022 Woman 27 29 22 10 9 0 2 57 20 205
2020 Man 39 24 18 8 10 0 1 64 19 129
2020 Woman 28 34 20 9 6 0 2 64 15 305
2019 Man 33 29 17 11 5 1 3 64 18 136
2019 Woman 38 25 21 9 3 1 3 66 13 286
2018 Man 29 27 18 15 5 2 2 60 22 144
2018 Woman 30 32 22 9 5 0 2 63 14 282

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 Man 25 15 24 13 22 0 0 40 36 100
2022 Woman 15 20 20 13 28 1 4 36 43 210
2020 Man 32 21 16 12 15 1 3 54 28 128
2020 Woman 24 23 20 13 17 1 2 49 31 304
2019 Man 26 27 23 7 14 1 1 54 22 138
2019 Woman 25 23 22 13 13 1 3 50 27 286
2018 Man 23 20 17 16 19 2 2 45 37 147
2018 Woman 22 23 24 14 16 0 1 46 30 281

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 Man 54 16 14 2 10 0 4 73 13 100
2022 Woman 40 23 13 11 7 0 6 67 19 210
2020 Man 53 24 8 8 5 0 2 78 13 130
2020 Woman 42 21 16 8 8 1 4 67 16 302
2019 Man 53 20 13 6 4 0 3 75 11 137
2019 Woman 50 23 14 4 3 0 6 78 7 288
2018 Man 48 25 11 3 5 2 5 79 9 145
2018 Woman 47 18 17 5 6 1 5 70 12 281

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 Man 52 20 10 3 14 0 1 73 17 100
2022 Woman 29 22 20 13 15 0 2 52 28 210
2020 Man 43 19 15 10 12 0 1 63 22 130
2020 Woman 27 26 18 14 13 1 1 54 27 305
2019 Man 40 23 18 12 6 1 1 64 18 137
2019 Woman 36 29 17 9 8 0 1 65 17 290
2018 Man 36 26 20 7 7 1 2 64 15 145
2018 Woman 31 27 21 12 8 0 1 58 20 281

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 Man 46 27 12 6 4 2 3 77 10 100
2022 Woman 34 28 14 13 9 0 2 64 22 210
2020 Man 37 26 17 11 7 1 1 65 18 131
2020 Woman 30 30 18 9 10 2 2 62 19 304
2019 Man 36 27 17 9 8 1 1 66 17 138
2019 Woman 36 31 16 8 6 1 2 69 14 292
2018 Man 39 31 10 12 3 1 4 73 16 147
2018 Woman 34 29 22 6 6 2 2 65 12 284

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 Man 33 28 18 10 9 0 3 63 19 100
2022 Woman 26 28 19 13 11 0 3 56 25 210
2020 Man 33 25 23 10 8 0 2 59 18 130
2020 Woman 27 29 23 10 9 1 1 57 19 301
2019 Man 26 32 21 12 8 0 2 59 20 137
2019 Woman 34 28 20 9 8 1 1 63 17 291
2018 Man 27 31 20 13 5 1 3 60 19 147
2018 Woman 29 30 22 10 6 0 2 61 17 284

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 Man 39 27 18 7 7 0 3 68 14 100
2022 Woman 35 26 17 11 8 0 2 63 20 210
2020 Man 31 32 19 12 5 1 1 63 17 129
2020 Woman 31 32 18 9 9 1 1 63 18 304
2019 Man 33 34 16 7 10 1 0 67 17 137
2019 Woman 36 28 23 6 6 0 2 64 13 292
2018 Man 33 25 22 11 4 1 4 61 16 145
2018 Woman 38 30 16 8 6 0 1 69 15 283

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 Man 49 26 11 5 8 0 1 76 13 100
2022 Woman 45 21 10 12 11 1 1 67 23 210
2020 Man 41 25 16 6 9 1 2 68 16 129
2020 Woman 42 23 14 11 8 0 1 67 19 304
2019 Man 45 27 14 3 8 2 1 74 11 137
2019 Woman 47 19 15 8 9 1 2 68 17 290

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 Man 58 27 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 100
2022 Woman 53 21 13 8 4 1 1 75 12 210
2020 Man 33 25 21 14 5 1 2 60 19 131
2020 Woman 32 30 20 7 10 0 1 63 17 304

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 Man 43 27 16 7 6 0 1 70 14 100
2022 Woman 34 28 20 8 8 0 2 63 16 210
2020 Man 43 19 19 8 8 2 1 64 16 130
2020 Woman 29 30 18 10 11 1 1 60 22 305
2019 Man 37 32 16 8 5 1 1 70 13 135
2019 Woman 35 35 14 7 6 1 1 72 14 291
2018 Man 37 35 10 11 4 1 2 74 16 146
2018 Woman 36 29 17 12 4 0 2 67 16 282

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 Man 64 22 4 3 4 0 3 89 7 100
2022 Woman 54 23 13 5 4 1 1 78 9 205
2020 Man 47 20 19 5 6 0 3 69 11 131
2020 Woman 40 22 18 8 10 1 1 64 19 304
2019 Man 59 21 10 5 3 0 2 82 8 137
2019 Woman 55 24 12 5 2 0 2 81 7 289
2018 Man 54 29 7 5 1 1 3 86 7 145
2018 Woman 53 22 12 7 3 1 2 77 11 282

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 Man 47 35 10 3 4 0 1 83 8 100
2022 Woman 35 28 20 9 7 1 1 64 16 210
2020 Man 47 21 21 7 4 0 1 68 11 131
2020 Woman 27 32 21 8 11 0 1 60 19 305

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 Man 78 11 4 1 0 0 7 95 1 100
2022 Woman 65 10 6 3 4 1 10 86 8 210
2020 Man 70 13 8 1 4 1 2 86 6 129
2020 Woman 58 19 9 3 5 1 5 82 9 304
2019 Man 74 15 2 1 2 1 6 95 3 136
2019 Woman 73 11 5 1 2 1 7 91 3 290
2018 Man 69 16 8 1 0 0 6 91 1 147
2018 Woman 69 14 5 2 2 0 7 90 4 282

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 Man 81 10 5 0 1 0 3 93 1 100
2022 Woman 72 6 6 2 6 1 7 85 9 205
2020 Man 69 10 9 5 3 2 3 83 8 129
2020 Woman 70 13 4 3 5 1 5 88 8 303
2019 Man 76 6 7 4 3 0 4 85 7 137
2019 Woman 68 13 6 4 4 0 4 85 8 291
2018 Man 69 10 10 3 2 0 6 84 5 146
2018 Woman 69 12 5 5 4 1 5 85 10 284

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 Man 78 15 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 100
2022 Woman 64 20 8 2 3 0 3 87 5 210
2020 Man 57 19 12 7 1 2 2 79 8 131
2020 Woman 58 25 8 2 4 0 2 85 7 305
2019 Man 61 21 8 5 2 0 3 85 7 136
2019 Woman 49 32 12 3 2 0 2 82 5 290
2018 Man 53 25 14 4 2 1 2 80 6 145
2018 Woman 52 29 9 4 4 0 2 82 8 284

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 Man 72 14 6 4 5 0 0 86 8 100
2022 Woman 67 9 9 2 10 0 3 78 12 205
2020 Man 64 13 9 7 5 0 1 78 13 130
2020 Woman 58 19 9 6 6 0 2 78 12 304
2019 Man 61 17 9 4 6 0 3 81 10 135
2019 Woman 63 16 8 4 6 0 2 81 11 290
2018 Man 59 17 10 8 4 1 2 78 12 145
2018 Woman 54 21 11 6 5 1 2 77 12 281

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 Man 66 11 3 1 1 0 18 95 1 100
2022 Woman 61 6 5 1 2 0 25 91 3 205
2020 Man 65 9 9 3 1 0 14 85 4 131
2020 Woman 50 9 6 2 2 0 32 87 5 304
2019 Man 60 15 4 3 1 1 16 91 4 136
2019 Woman 58 9 3 2 2 0 25 91 5 289
2018 Man 59 9 8 3 1 1 19 84 6 146
2018 Woman 52 11 5 3 1 0 28 88 5 282

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 Man 82 10 6 1 0 0 2 93 1 100
2022 Woman 67 15 5 4 2 0 7 88 7 205
2020 Man 71 15 9 4 0 0 1 87 4 131
2020 Woman 67 17 5 2 2 0 6 90 5 305
2019 Man 73 10 6 1 1 1 7 91 2 135
2019 Woman 59 21 11 1 2 0 5 85 3 289
2018 Man 62 20 7 4 2 1 5 86 6 147
2018 Woman 59 19 9 4 2 0 6 83 7 282

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 Man 84 4 2 2 4 0 4 92 6 100
2022 Woman 71 12 4 2 3 0 7 90 6 210
2020 Man 68 13 11 1 3 1 3 85 4 131
2020 Woman 73 13 5 2 3 1 4 89 5 305
2019 Man 73 13 6 2 1 0 5 90 4 137
2019 Woman 76 12 3 2 2 0 5 93 4 290
2018 Man 64 14 6 4 5 1 6 84 10 145
2018 Woman 76 8 2 6 3 0 5 89 9 284

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 Man 67 19 10 1 3 0 0 86 4 100
2022 Woman 47 25 15 4 4 0 5 76 8 210
2020 Man 49 27 16 6 1 0 2 78 6 130
2020 Woman 43 30 12 7 4 1 3 76 12 304
2019 Man 60 23 10 2 2 0 3 86 4 137
2019 Woman 55 23 12 6 2 0 2 80 8 290
2018 Man 53 22 17 3 2 0 3 77 6 147
2018 Woman 53 24 13 5 2 1 3 80 7 283

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 Man 22 22 38 11 7 0 0 45 18 100
2022 Woman 10 25 39 17 9 0 0 35 26 210
2020 Man 19 32 25 17 6 0 1 51 24 131
2020 Woman 12 27 34 20 6 0 0 40 26 304
2019 Man 21 32 32 11 4 1 0 53 15 138
2019 Woman 16 35 35 11 3 0 0 51 14 291
2018 Man 20 34 31 12 3 0 0 54 15 147
2018 Woman 17 31 33 15 4 0 0 48 19 281

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 Man 10 16 40 16 15 1 2 32 26 100
2022 Woman 13 21 35 20 10 0 0 30 35 210
2020 Man 10 22 35 17 15 0 1 32 32 130
2020 Woman 14 21 40 18 7 0 0 25 35 305
2019 Man 9 14 35 24 17 0 1 41 24 136
2019 Woman 9 18 40 19 13 0 0 32 27 290
2018 Man 3 18 38 22 18 0 1 41 21 145
2018 Woman 9 18 41 20 12 0 0 32 27 281

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 Man 36 36 18 5 2 1 2 74 7 100
2022 Woman 28 37 14 9 7 4 0 68 17 210
2020 Man 33 40 14 6 4 2 1 75 10 129
2020 Woman 39 35 15 7 3 0 0 74 10 304
2019 Man 35 36 16 9 3 1 1 72 11 138
2019 Woman 36 36 13 7 4 4 0 76 11 291
2018 Man 33 40 15 4 4 3 2 76 9 147
2018 Woman 34 40 10 8 4 3 0 76 13 282

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 37 21 18 5 100
2022 Woman 13 24 36 21 7 210

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 Man 55 24 12 3 2 4 1 83 5 100
2022 Woman 46 30 8 7 6 2 1 78 13 210
2020 Man 41 30 14 5 4 3 3 75 10 128
2020 Woman 43 26 16 5 5 5 1 73 10 304

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 Man 47 34 5 6 6 2 0 82 12 100
2022 Woman 44 25 8 10 10 3 1 72 20 210
2020 Man 38 30 10 10 5 5 2 73 16 129
2020 Woman 34 24 15 14 9 3 0 61 24 303

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 Man 62 24 5 3 4 2 0 87 8 100
2022 Woman 54 25 5 6 7 2 1 81 13 210
2020 Man 53 26 7 8 3 2 1 81 12 131
2020 Woman 45 29 9 11 5 2 0 75 16 304

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 Man 34 38 12 7 6 3 1 74 13 100
2022 Woman 24 37 16 10 14 1 0 61 24 210
2020 Man 24 39 14 8 10 4 1 66 19 130
2020 Woman 28 28 19 13 11 2 0 57 24 305
2019 Man 30 30 20 11 7 1 2 61 18 138
2019 Woman 27 34 15 13 9 2 0 62 23 292
2018 Man 32 30 14 15 5 2 1 65 21 146
2018 Woman 27 33 18 12 7 2 0 62 19 282

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 Man 23 46 10 16 6 0 0 68 22 35
2022 Woman 15 49 9 20 4 0 3 66 24 45
2020 Man 13 52 5 17 5 7 0 70 24 29
2020 Woman 19 47 13 18 1 0 1 67 19 66
2019 Man 21 42 18 8 4 3 4 68 13 29
2019 Woman 32 35 13 10 10 0 0 67 20 56
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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 Man 11 89 100
2022 Woman 13 87 210
2020 Man 14 86 130
2020 Woman 14 86 303
2019 Man 14 86 138
2019 Woman 16 84 292

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 Man 68 32 10
2022 Woman 52 48 25
2020 Man 76 24 17
2020 Woman 51 49 44

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 87 13 10
2022 Woman 75 25 25
2020 Man 77 23 17
2020 Woman 79 21 44
2019 Man 88 12 19
2019 Woman 89 11 47

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 Man 26 67 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 10
2022 Woman 24 32 3 29 9 3 0 58 39 20
2020 Man 22 46 15 0 11 0 6 72 11 13
2020 Woman 44 40 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 34
2019 Man 38 45 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 17
2019 Woman 51 28 13 2 6 0 0 79 8 40

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 Man 54 29 10 1 0 3 3 88 1 100
2022 Woman 40 35 7 8 4 3 3 80 13 210
2020 Man 52 27 10 5 5 0 2 80 10 131
2020 Woman 45 26 11 7 5 2 3 75 13 302
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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 Man 8 81 10 1 100
2022 Woman 8 73 16 2 210
2020 Man 15 63 20 2 131
2020 Woman 17 61 20 2 305

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 Woman 63 37 20
2020 Man 43 57 19
2020 Woman 50 50 56

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 Woman 16 37 13 10 15 0 8 58 27 20
2020 Man 20 8 33 24 9 7 0 30 35 19
2020 Woman 23 32 13 14 16 0 2 56 31 56

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 Woman 12 7 7 14 32 0 29 25 65 20
2020 Man 14 11 5 40 23 0 7 28 67 19
2020 Woman 16 22 11 14 24 0 14 44 44 55

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 Man 58 8 10 3 2 3 15 81 7 100
2022 Woman 39 12 7 6 5 3 27 74 16 210
2020 Man 51 15 14 2 4 6 8 77 7 131
2020 Woman 46 16 6 7 6 3 15 76 16 305
2019 Man 43 20 14 9 10 1 4 66 19 137
2019 Woman 49 14 10 5 8 2 11 73 15 291
2018 Man 46 15 10 8 6 4 12 71 16 147
2018 Woman 54 9 9 7 7 2 12 73 16 283
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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 Man 8 10 28 41 12 50
2022 Woman 17 15 22 25 21 130

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 Man 57 43 70
2022 Woman 50 50 155

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 Man 32 68 70
2022 Woman 24 76 155

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 Man 43 57 70
2022 Woman 43 57 155

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 Man 38 62 70
2022 Woman 29 71 155

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 Man 33 67 70
2022 Woman 19 81 155

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 Man 48 52 70
2022 Woman 33 67 155

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 Man 22 78 70
2022 Woman 14 86 155

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 Man 45 55 70
2022 Woman 30 70 155

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 Man 24 76 70
2022 Woman 16 84 155

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 Man 36 64 70
2022 Woman 24 76 155

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 Man 39 61 70
2022 Woman 21 79 155

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 Man 6 94 70
2022 Woman 7 93 155

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 Man 9 91 70
2022 Woman 19 81 155

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 Man 55 22 3 4 0 0 16 91 5 70
2022 Woman 72 11 4 3 3 0 6 89 6 155

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 Man 4 12 15 12 38 5 13 61 20 70
2022 Woman 4 8 13 17 42 4 11 70 15 155

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 Man 11 14 20 12 32 2 8 49 29 70
2022 Woman 4 13 15 20 36 8 4 64 19 155
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