2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 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
(%)		 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 39 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 150
2022 Woman 59 35 1 4 1 0 0 94 5 295
2020 Man 52 38 3 7 1 0 0 90 8 161
2020 Woman 58 32 3 6 1 0 0 90 7 315

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 81 16 1 1 0 1 1 98 1 150
2022 Woman 84 12 3 0 1 0 0 96 1 295
2020 Man 75 17 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 161
2020 Woman 86 10 2 0 1 1 0 97 1 312

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 58 28 4 6 3 0 0 87 9 150
2022 Woman 59 31 4 5 1 0 1 90 6 295
2020 Man 48 37 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 162
2020 Woman 59 31 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 314
2019 Man 67 25 4 2 1 0 1 93 4 167
2019 Woman 63 27 4 5 1 0 0 91 6 313

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 33 48 6 7 4 0 2 83 11 150
2022 Woman 41 39 7 8 3 0 1 81 12 295
2020 Man 39 46 4 9 2 0 0 85 11 162
2020 Woman 48 37 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 312
2019 Man 44 39 8 7 2 0 0 82 10 169
2019 Woman 40 41 7 10 2 0 0 81 12 313
2018 Man 38 48 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 152
2018 Woman 41 37 7 11 4 0 0 78 15 278

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 60 29 5 3 1 1 1 91 4 150
2022 Woman 56 31 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 295
2020 Man 64 26 7 1 2 1 0 91 2 159
2020 Woman 63 29 4 2 1 0 0 92 4 307
2019 Man 63 28 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 169
2019 Woman 61 30 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 311

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 58 29 6 5 1 1 0 88 6 150
2022 Woman 65 23 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 295
2020 Man 58 33 6 1 3 0 0 91 3 161
2020 Woman 67 23 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 312
2019 Man 63 26 8 2 1 1 0 89 4 169
2019 Woman 66 24 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 313
2018 Man 66 29 4 1 1 0 0 95 1 152
2018 Woman 67 26 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 278

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 50 35 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 150
2022 Woman 57 32 6 4 2 0 0 89 5 295
2020 Man 54 33 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 160
2020 Woman 61 28 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 315
2019 Man 52 33 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 169
2019 Woman 51 34 8 6 2 0 0 85 8 314
2018 Man 50 40 3 6 1 0 0 90 7 151
2018 Woman 52 33 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 276

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 44 36 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 150
2022 Woman 52 32 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 295
2020 Man 44 35 9 8 4 0 0 79 11 162
2020 Woman 49 32 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 314
2019 Man 38 39 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 169
2019 Woman 41 38 9 8 4 0 0 79 11 312
2018 Man 32 48 8 9 4 0 0 80 13 153
2018 Woman 44 31 11 7 6 0 0 75 13 278

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 39 44 7 7 2 0 0 83 9 150
2022 Woman 51 36 6 6 1 0 0 87 7 295
2020 Man 43 37 11 6 3 0 0 81 9 162
2020 Woman 48 38 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 313
2019 Man 34 45 12 5 4 0 0 79 9 169
2019 Woman 41 37 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 312
2018 Man 36 50 7 4 2 0 0 86 7 153
2018 Woman 44 37 8 6 4 0 0 81 11 277

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 57 35 6 1 0 1 0 93 1 150
2022 Woman 66 27 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 295
2020 Man 57 32 6 3 1 0 0 89 4 162
2020 Woman 61 32 5 2 1 0 0 93 2 311
2019 Man 56 34 7 1 2 0 1 91 2 169
2019 Woman 51 38 5 2 2 0 0 90 4 312
2018 Man 58 38 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 153
2018 Woman 60 30 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 277

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 48 36 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 150
2022 Woman 55 33 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 295
2020 Man 47 36 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 162
2020 Woman 51 32 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 314
2019 Man 43 35 11 5 5 0 0 79 10 168
2019 Woman 46 36 8 5 5 0 0 82 10 313
2018 Man 42 42 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 151
2018 Woman 45 33 8 7 7 0 0 78 14 276

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 62 28 8 1 0 0 0 90 1 150
2022 Woman 70 23 5 1 0 0 0 93 2 295
2020 Man 64 25 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 162
2020 Woman 70 24 6 0 1 0 0 93 1 310
2019 Man 65 26 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 169
2019 Woman 64 29 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 310
2018 Man 70 25 3 1 0 0 0 96 1 150
2018 Woman 65 26 5 3 0 0 0 91 4 274

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 47 38 8 5 1 0 0 85 6 150
2022 Woman 54 34 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 295
2020 Man 49 34 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 161
2020 Woman 50 34 8 5 1 0 0 85 7 313
2019 Man 45 35 8 9 3 1 0 80 12 167
2019 Woman 43 39 10 5 2 1 0 82 7 313
2018 Man 45 40 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 152
2018 Woman 42 35 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 277

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 50 33 9 6 1 0 0 83 7 150
2022 Woman 59 29 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 295
2020 Man 47 32 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 161
2020 Woman 60 28 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 314
2019 Man 47 31 10 6 4 1 1 80 10 168
2019 Woman 50 36 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 313
2018 Man 51 31 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 150
2018 Woman 49 35 8 4 3 0 0 84 8 273

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 48 40 5 5 1 0 0 88 7 150
2022 Woman 56 33 5 4 2 0 0 90 5 295
2020 Man 52 33 10 4 2 0 0 85 6 161
2020 Woman 59 29 6 5 1 0 0 88 5 310
2019 Man 47 38 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 166
2019 Woman 51 37 5 6 1 0 0 88 7 312
2018 Man 50 37 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 153
2018 Woman 47 38 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 278

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 52 38 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 150
2022 Woman 65 26 5 3 1 0 0 91 5 295
2020 Man 62 23 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 161
2020 Woman 67 24 6 3 1 0 0 90 3 313
2019 Man 63 27 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 169
2019 Woman 61 30 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 314
2018 Man 58 33 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 152
2018 Woman 60 28 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 278

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 35 41 18 4 2 0 1 76 6 150
2022 Woman 41 35 13 7 3 0 1 77 10 295
2020 Man 38 36 19 6 1 0 0 73 7 159
2020 Woman 41 32 17 6 2 0 0 74 9 313
2019 Man 41 37 14 3 3 0 1 79 7 167
2019 Woman 44 35 14 6 2 0 0 78 7 312
2018 Man 41 36 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 152
2018 Woman 43 37 12 5 3 0 0 80 9 279

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 6 25 34 29 7 0 0 36 31 150
2022 Woman 5 21 37 24 12 0 2 36 26 295
2020 Man 7 19 41 26 8 0 0 34 25 162
2020 Woman 5 19 38 22 15 1 1 38 24 312
2019 Man 8 21 41 22 8 1 1 30 28 169
2019 Woman 5 17 40 20 16 1 1 37 22 314
2018 Man 9 24 39 23 4 1 0 27 34 153
2018 Woman 6 20 38 23 12 0 0 35 27 276

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 11 23 39 15 10 2 0 25 35 150
2022 Woman 8 20 33 23 12 0 2 37 29 295
2020 Man 14 21 32 25 9 0 0 33 35 161
2020 Woman 7 19 40 18 14 1 1 32 27 314
2019 Man 14 21 31 25 9 0 1 34 35 167
2019 Woman 7 20 35 18 17 1 2 36 28 314
2018 Man 16 23 33 21 6 1 0 27 40 153
2018 Woman 9 26 36 17 11 0 1 28 36 276

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 5 13 32 36 13 1 0 50 18 150
2022 Woman 1 14 32 32 18 0 2 51 16 295
2020 Man 4 10 35 36 15 0 0 51 14 160
2020 Woman 5 11 32 32 19 1 1 52 16 313
2019 Man 5 10 33 30 19 0 1 50 16 168
2019 Woman 3 11 36 28 21 1 1 49 14 313
2018 Man 2 16 36 33 12 0 0 46 18 153
2018 Woman 4 9 32 38 16 0 0 54 14 275

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 9 19 37 20 11 2 2 33 29 150
2022 Woman 11 17 26 23 19 0 4 43 30 295
2020 Man 8 17 29 30 15 0 1 46 25 162
2020 Woman 10 17 28 23 22 1 1 45 27 313
2019 Man 10 19 30 22 16 2 1 40 30 168
2019 Woman 9 19 30 19 21 1 2 40 29 314
2018 Man 9 23 34 25 8 2 0 34 32 152
2018 Woman 13 19 29 22 15 1 0 38 33 277

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 5 11 28 33 18 4 2 54 17 150
2022 Woman 6 17 25 23 23 1 4 49 24 295
2020 Man 2 9 21 37 29 1 1 67 12 160
2020 Woman 3 9 22 32 30 2 1 65 12 311
2019 Man 3 10 23 31 29 1 2 62 14 168
2019 Woman 3 11 28 29 26 2 1 57 14 313
2018 Man 3 11 29 42 15 1 0 57 14 151
2018 Woman 7 18 24 26 22 1 2 49 26 274

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 8 19 40 25 7 0 1 33 27 150
2022 Woman 7 15 36 21 17 1 3 39 23 295
2020 Man 8 20 39 23 9 1 0 33 28 159
2020 Woman 5 12 40 25 17 1 1 42 18 313
2019 Man 8 20 39 21 10 1 1 32 28 169
2019 Woman 6 15 38 23 17 2 1 41 21 313
2018 Man 12 23 38 17 10 0 0 27 35 152
2018 Woman 8 22 39 20 11 1 0 32 30 277

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 3 4 32 41 19 0 0 60 7 150
2022 Woman 1 8 27 33 29 0 2 64 9 295
2020 Man 2 8 32 41 17 0 0 58 10 162
2020 Woman 2 6 30 36 24 0 0 61 8 314
2019 Man 8 15 29 30 16 0 1 46 24 168
2019 Woman 2 12 34 34 17 1 0 52 14 314
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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 40 30 8 5 4 10 4 81 9 150
2022 Woman 39 29 11 5 2 8 7 79 8 295
2020 Man 34 30 18 5 4 6 3 71 9 161
2020 Woman 39 28 16 6 4 5 3 72 10 315
2019 Man 40 29 12 9 5 5 1 73 14 169
2019 Woman 35 26 17 8 5 7 2 67 14 312
2018 Man 34 34 13 7 3 5 3 75 11 152
2018 Woman 29 32 16 10 5 5 3 66 17 276

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 70 19 4 6 2 0 0 89 7 150
2022 Woman 64 26 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 295
2020 Man 62 24 5 3 5 0 0 86 8 161
2020 Woman 61 24 6 6 3 1 0 85 9 314
2019 Man 58 26 7 4 5 0 0 84 9 169
2019 Woman 55 25 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 312
2018 Man 54 32 5 6 4 0 0 86 10 151
2018 Woman 53 26 8 6 6 1 0 79 13 276

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 74 20 2 3 1 0 0 94 3 150
2022 Woman 72 22 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 295
2020 Man 68 25 4 1 3 0 0 93 4 162
2020 Woman 68 25 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 314
2019 Man 62 28 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 168
2019 Woman 62 26 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 312
2018 Man 60 32 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 151
2018 Woman 59 30 3 7 1 0 0 90 8 276

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 66 31 1 2 0 0 0 97 2 150
2022 Woman 62 32 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 295
2020 Man 60 28 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 159
2020 Woman 65 25 5 2 2 0 0 90 5 314
2019 Man 52 35 7 4 2 1 0 87 7 169
2019 Woman 54 32 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 313
2018 Man 51 40 5 2 1 1 0 92 4 153
2018 Woman 56 30 7 5 3 0 0 86 8 277

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 57 26 8 4 1 2 3 87 5 150
2022 Woman 59 25 6 3 1 3 3 89 4 295

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 58 25 8 3 1 2 3 88 4 150
2022 Woman 59 21 8 4 1 4 3 87 5 295
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 67 21 6 3 0 0 3 91 3 150
2022 Woman 70 19 6 1 1 1 2 93 2 295
2020 Man 66 25 5 3 0 0 1 92 3 162
2020 Woman 70 21 3 2 1 1 2 93 3 315
2019 Man 66 23 7 3 0 1 0 90 3 168
2019 Woman 65 20 10 2 1 0 2 87 2 313

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 56 29 6 6 2 1 0 86 8 150
2022 Woman 66 21 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 295
2020 Man 52 31 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 160
2020 Woman 60 27 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 314
2019 Man 54 27 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 167
2019 Woman 53 28 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 313
2018 Man 51 35 5 5 4 0 0 85 9 153
2018 Woman 55 29 7 5 2 1 1 85 7 278

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 62 19 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 150
2022 Woman 71 16 7 2 1 0 3 90 3 295
2020 Man 62 19 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 161
2020 Woman 64 19 9 3 2 1 2 86 5 314

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 60 26 9 2 3 0 0 86 5 150
2022 Woman 68 24 3 3 2 0 1 92 4 295
2020 Man 59 29 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 161
2020 Woman 62 25 6 4 1 0 1 88 6 315
2019 Man 58 25 8 7 3 0 0 83 9 169
2019 Woman 58 26 6 6 4 0 1 84 10 313
2018 Man 58 31 3 4 4 0 0 89 7 152
2018 Woman 61 22 6 8 2 0 1 84 10 276

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 77 16 3 0 1 0 3 96 1 150
2022 Woman 79 13 3 1 0 1 2 95 1 295

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 67 22 6 2 3 0 0 89 5 150
2022 Woman 75 17 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 295
2020 Man 66 22 6 4 1 0 0 89 6 161
2020 Woman 75 16 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 315
2019 Man 62 27 5 3 3 0 1 89 6 169
2019 Woman 67 20 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 313
2018 Man 58 30 5 4 4 0 0 88 7 152
2018 Woman 65 20 7 7 2 0 0 85 9 279

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 87 6 3 1 1 0 3 95 2 150
2022 Woman 87 4 2 2 1 0 3 94 3 295
2019 Man 84 7 4 0 1 0 4 95 1 164
2019 Woman 89 8 0 1 1 0 1 98 2 312
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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 54 30 7 3 2 5 0 87 6 150
2022 Woman 57 25 7 5 2 2 1 85 7 295
2020 Man 50 32 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 162
2020 Woman 62 27 6 4 1 1 0 90 5 313
2019 Man 42 37 13 5 3 1 0 79 8 168
2019 Woman 43 34 10 7 2 2 0 80 10 314
2018 Man 45 37 8 4 5 2 0 83 9 153
2018 Woman 41 34 10 10 3 1 0 76 13 279

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 46 34 7 9 3 1 0 81 12 150
2022 Woman 58 25 7 5 3 1 1 85 8 295
2020 Man 49 30 11 4 4 1 0 80 8 160
2020 Woman 62 28 4 5 2 0 0 90 6 315
2019 Man 43 33 11 7 5 1 0 77 12 169
2019 Woman 46 33 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 313
2018 Man 44 39 7 4 6 1 0 83 10 153
2018 Woman 41 34 10 10 4 1 0 75 15 278

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 33 38 16 5 5 2 0 73 11 150
2022 Woman 42 37 8 7 3 3 0 82 9 295
2020 Man 41 36 11 6 5 1 0 78 11 162
2020 Woman 50 35 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 314
2019 Man 33 38 16 7 5 1 0 72 12 168
2019 Woman 37 35 15 5 5 1 1 73 11 312
2018 Man 30 46 11 7 6 1 0 76 12 153
2018 Woman 29 39 13 12 4 3 0 70 16 278

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 32 33 19 10 4 2 0 66 14 150
2022 Woman 37 41 9 7 4 2 0 80 11 295
2020 Man 30 40 15 10 4 1 0 70 14 162
2020 Woman 43 39 8 7 3 1 0 82 10 315
2019 Man 30 34 16 15 5 1 0 64 20 168
2019 Woman 28 37 18 10 6 1 0 66 16 311
2018 Man 30 40 12 11 6 1 0 70 18 153
2018 Woman 25 38 12 13 10 1 0 64 24 278

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 38 27 15 5 4 5 5 73 10 150
2022 Woman 46 26 10 4 3 4 7 81 7 295
2020 Man 46 25 11 5 2 3 9 80 8 162
2020 Woman 49 22 9 7 3 4 6 79 10 314
2019 Man 44 26 10 5 2 7 7 80 8 169
2019 Woman 50 21 12 4 4 4 5 77 9 314
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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 38 45 10 5 1 1 0 84 6 150
2022 Woman 49 40 6 3 1 0 0 89 4 295
2020 Man 42 45 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 161
2020 Woman 55 34 6 4 0 0 0 89 4 312
2019 Man 42 42 7 7 1 1 0 85 7 169
2019 Woman 48 37 8 5 2 1 0 85 6 313
2018 Man 36 50 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 153
2018 Woman 38 43 9 7 3 0 0 81 9 277

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 19 46 22 9 4 1 0 66 12 150
2022 Woman 31 41 12 12 2 2 0 73 14 295
2020 Man 25 52 10 9 3 1 0 78 12 161
2020 Woman 42 38 9 8 2 2 0 81 10 314
2019 Man 23 40 18 14 5 1 0 64 19 169
2019 Woman 26 42 15 11 5 1 0 69 16 314

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 41 40 8 5 3 2 1 84 8 150
2022 Woman 44 37 12 3 1 2 1 83 4 295
2020 Man 51 35 8 3 2 1 0 87 6 161
2020 Woman 48 30 11 6 2 2 1 80 9 311
2019 Man 42 40 6 5 5 2 0 83 11 168
2019 Woman 42 30 14 8 3 3 1 75 11 314
2018 Man 47 36 6 6 2 1 1 86 8 153
2018 Woman 44 37 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 277

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 43 44 9 3 0 0 0 88 4 150
2022 Woman 51 32 12 3 0 2 0 85 3 295
2020 Man 52 32 11 4 1 1 0 84 5 161
2020 Woman 55 29 11 3 1 1 0 85 4 311
2019 Man 39 44 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 167
2019 Woman 44 32 16 4 3 1 0 78 7 312
2018 Man 48 33 14 3 3 0 0 80 6 153
2018 Woman 43 36 13 4 3 1 0 80 7 278

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 27 27 15 9 6 13 4 65 18 150
2022 Woman 33 23 17 10 6 8 3 63 18 295
2020 Man 35 24 10 11 8 11 2 67 21 161
2020 Woman 30 22 22 11 6 6 2 57 19 315
2019 Man 31 22 17 8 8 10 4 61 19 168
2019 Woman 23 22 23 10 11 8 2 51 24 313
2018 Man 30 29 14 6 8 12 1 68 16 153
2018 Woman 23 23 20 13 13 6 2 50 28 279

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 41 34 13 6 3 2 1 77 9 150
2022 Woman 47 33 8 7 3 2 0 81 10 295
2020 Man 37 38 10 11 4 0 0 75 15 161
2020 Woman 45 31 11 8 4 1 1 77 12 313
2019 Man 38 34 11 13 2 2 0 73 16 168
2019 Woman 43 33 9 9 5 0 1 77 14 312
2018 Man 38 36 10 12 3 1 0 75 15 153
2018 Woman 44 32 11 7 4 1 0 77 12 277

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 53 24 10 5 2 1 4 82 7 150
2022 Woman 54 26 10 3 3 0 5 84 6 295
2020 Man 59 18 13 6 1 0 4 80 6 162
2020 Woman 62 18 10 4 2 1 3 83 6 315
2019 Man 64 17 12 4 1 0 2 83 5 169
2019 Woman 63 18 9 5 2 0 3 84 6 313

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 59 20 13 2 0 1 4 84 2 150
2022 Woman 63 21 8 1 2 1 4 88 3 295
2020 Man 64 16 12 3 1 0 3 83 5 161
2020 Woman 65 19 9 2 1 1 3 87 3 313
2019 Man 61 21 12 1 2 1 2 85 3 166
2019 Woman 62 18 9 2 1 3 5 87 4 311

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 84 6 4 0 1 3 2 95 1 150
2022 Woman 79 9 2 2 1 2 5 95 3 295
2020 Man 86 5 1 1 3 1 3 95 3 162
2020 Woman 80 8 3 1 2 2 4 94 3 315
2019 Man 84 4 2 1 4 3 2 93 5 167
2019 Woman 78 7 4 0 3 4 4 92 4 312

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 85 9 1 0 1 1 4 98 1 150
2022 Woman 77 8 2 0 1 0 10 95 2 295
2020 Man 86 6 4 1 0 1 3 95 1 162
2020 Woman 84 6 2 1 0 1 7 97 1 314
2019 Man 90 2 1 1 1 1 5 97 1 168
2019 Woman 84 3 3 0 0 1 8 97 0 311

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 18 33 17 17 10 2 3 53 28 150
2022 Woman 30 33 11 13 7 1 4 67 21 295
2020 Man 24 34 12 16 11 1 3 60 27 162
2020 Woman 30 26 13 14 9 3 5 60 25 315
2019 Man 25 26 13 13 19 2 2 53 34 169
2019 Woman 28 31 15 8 13 3 3 62 23 313
2018 Man 22 29 16 15 15 1 1 52 31 153
2018 Woman 31 26 15 10 16 0 2 58 27 277

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 35 46 11 6 1 1 0 82 7 150
2022 Woman 47 35 8 6 2 1 0 84 8 295
2020 Man 42 39 11 7 1 0 0 81 8 162
2020 Woman 44 37 12 5 1 1 0 82 6 315
2019 Man 35 44 6 11 3 1 0 80 14 169
2019 Woman 36 43 14 5 1 2 0 80 6 313
2018 Man 41 37 11 8 3 1 0 78 11 153
2018 Woman 38 33 17 6 5 2 0 72 11 278

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 52 33 8 5 2 0 0 84 7 150
2022 Woman 59 28 6 4 2 2 0 88 6 295
2020 Man 54 31 8 6 1 1 0 85 7 161
2020 Woman 56 30 5 5 3 1 0 87 8 312
2019 Man 49 37 7 4 3 0 0 86 8 167
2019 Woman 50 34 7 6 2 1 0 85 8 312
2018 Man 54 33 5 4 3 1 0 88 7 152
2018 Woman 54 34 5 5 1 1 0 89 6 277

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 52 36 7 2 1 2 0 90 3 150
2022 Woman 55 35 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 295
2020 Man 49 38 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 161
2020 Woman 55 30 9 4 1 1 0 86 5 313
2019 Man 56 31 7 2 4 1 0 88 5 169
2019 Woman 52 34 7 3 1 2 0 88 4 311
2018 Man 42 46 8 2 2 1 0 88 4 152
2018 Woman 52 32 10 5 1 1 0 85 5 278

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 46 30 18 2 0 5 0 79 2 150
2022 Woman 47 31 15 4 0 4 0 81 4 295
2020 Man 50 36 9 1 1 3 1 89 2 161
2020 Woman 51 35 8 2 1 2 0 89 3 314

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 53 34 5 3 2 2 1 90 5 150
2022 Woman 58 27 7 2 1 3 2 90 3 295
2020 Man 55 27 7 6 1 2 2 86 7 161
2020 Woman 55 29 7 4 1 2 1 88 5 314

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 2 2 4 4 60 5 23 89 6 150
2022 Woman 1 2 4 4 57 3 29 90 4 295

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 19 24 23 2 4 24 2 60 8 150
2022 Woman 26 25 15 1 0 28 4 76 2 295

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 65 26 7 2 1 0 0 91 2 150
2022 Woman 68 25 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 295
2020 Man 67 24 4 3 1 0 0 91 4 162
2020 Woman 70 22 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 315
2019 Man 65 24 8 1 2 0 0 89 3 166
2019 Woman 65 26 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 313
2018 Man 66 27 2 3 2 0 0 93 5 151
2018 Woman 66 24 3 4 3 0 0 90 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 65 24 9 2 1 0 0 89 3 150
2022 Woman 70 24 2 3 2 0 0 93 5 295
2020 Man 68 18 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 162
2020 Woman 71 20 6 3 1 0 0 91 3 312
2019 Man 64 22 7 5 1 0 0 86 7 167
2019 Woman 65 21 10 2 1 1 0 87 3 312
2018 Man 61 26 6 3 3 0 0 87 6 150
2018 Woman 61 26 6 5 2 0 0 86 8 278

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 58 30 7 4 2 0 0 88 6 150
2022 Woman 66 26 4 3 1 0 0 91 5 295
2020 Man 61 26 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 162
2020 Woman 68 23 6 2 1 0 0 91 4 310
2019 Man 62 21 9 6 1 0 0 83 8 169
2019 Woman 62 24 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 312
2018 Man 59 28 6 3 4 0 0 87 7 152
2018 Woman 59 26 5 7 2 0 0 85 9 276

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 53 24 13 5 2 3 0 79 8 150
2022 Woman 61 20 9 6 3 1 0 81 9 295
2020 Man 57 22 12 5 4 1 0 79 9 162
2020 Woman 65 17 11 4 2 2 0 82 6 315
2019 Man 57 21 9 7 3 3 0 81 10 168
2019 Woman 57 21 12 7 3 1 0 79 10 313
2018 Man 57 22 9 6 4 1 0 80 10 153
2018 Woman 53 19 13 7 5 3 0 74 12 278
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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 37 35 28 150
2022 Woman 33 45 21 295
2020 Man 25 47 29 162
2020 Woman 16 48 36 315
2019 Man 20 49 32 169
2019 Woman 20 46 34 314
2018 Man 23 50 28 152
2018 Woman 19 43 38 279

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 18 21 25 3 21 11 55
2022 Woman 15 43 22 3 12 4 95
2020 Man 35 32 23 3 3 5 40
2020 Woman 31 29 22 0 10 8 50
2019 Man 18 18 23 15 14 12 34
2019 Woman 18 29 25 5 17 7 63
2018 Man 32 32 17 0 10 9 34
2018 Woman 32 30 26 7 5 0 54
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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 3 97 150
2022 Woman 6 94 295
2020 Man 4 96 162
2020 Woman 4 96 314
2019 Man 7 93 168
2019 Woman 9 91 313
2018 Man 5 95 153
2018 Woman 11 89 278

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 49 51 15

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 44 56 15
2019 Man 54 46 11
2019 Woman 64 36 27

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 7 93 15

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 Woman 0 100 15
2019 Man 0 100 11
2019 Woman 0 100 27

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 Woman 13 87 15
2019 Man 0 100 11
2019 Woman 0 100 27

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 Woman 0 100 15

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 13 87 15

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 23 77 15

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 35 65 15

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 30 70 15
2019 Man 55 45 11
2019 Woman 41 59 27

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 41 59 15

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 Woman 42 58 15
2019 Man 55 45 11
2019 Woman 34 66 27

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 54 46 15

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 23 77 15
2019 Man 45 55 11
2019 Woman 38 62 27

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15
2019 Man 0 100 11
2019 Woman 0 100 27

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 29 71 15

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 30 70 15
2019 Man 55 45 11
2019 Woman 41 59 27

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 15

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 12 88 15

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 Woman 48 52 15
2019 Man 45 55 11
2019 Woman 49 51 27

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 Woman 19 81 15

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 Woman 6 94 15

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 Woman 0 100 15

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 Woman 5 95 15

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 Woman 6 94 15
2019 Man 0 100 11
2019 Woman 0 100 27

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 Woman 18 82 15

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 17 83 15

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 Woman 23 77 15

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 Woman 7 93 15

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 Woman 12 88 15

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 Woman 12 88 15

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 Woman 7 93 15

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 Woman 12 88 15

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 Woman 14 86 15

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 Woman 31 69 15
2019 Man 0 100 11
2019 Woman 21 79 27

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 Woman 18 82 15

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 Woman 26 74 15

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 Woman 39 61 15

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 Woman 19 81 15

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 Woman 64 36 15
2019 Man 45 55 11
2019 Woman 48 52 27

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 Woman 0 100 15
2019 Man 0 100 11
2019 Woman 0 100 27

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 Woman 58 42 15
2019 Man 45 55 11
2019 Woman 66 34 27

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 Woman 0 100 15

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 Woman 6 94 15

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 14 9 2 2 45 7 73 9 150
2022 Woman 18 10 10 3 1 44 14 66 11 295
2020 Man 29 19 17 2 2 27 4 70 5 162
2020 Woman 24 12 18 4 2 32 9 60 10 314
2019 Man 25 17 15 2 5 27 9 67 10 169
2019 Woman 17 15 16 6 5 30 11 54 19 313
2018 Man 27 21 16 5 4 20 7 65 13 153
2018 Woman 18 15 21 5 6 29 6 50 17 276

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 52 32 6 1 1 7 0 91 2 150
2022 Woman 48 26 12 4 1 9 1 82 5 295
2020 Man 47 28 13 3 2 6 1 81 5 162
2020 Woman 49 26 13 4 1 7 0 81 5 315
2019 Man 46 32 10 5 4 2 1 81 9 169
2019 Woman 42 27 14 5 3 8 1 76 9 313
2018 Man 49 32 11 1 4 3 0 83 6 152
2018 Woman 42 29 15 6 2 6 0 75 9 277
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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 Woman 5 95 295
2020 Man 3 97 162
2020 Woman 5 95 314
2019 Man 4 96 168
2019 Woman 4 96 310
2018 Man 4 96 152
2018 Woman 4 96 278

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 12 88 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 78 22 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 0 100 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

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 19 81 15

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 7 93 15

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 14 86 15

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 7 93 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 23 77 15

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 42 58 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

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

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 14 86 15

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

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 24 76 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

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 18 82 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 56 44 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 0 100 15

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 0 100 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 12 88 15

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 0 100 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 0 100 15

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 8 92 15

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 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 37 63 15

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 7 93 15

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 23 77 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 13 87 15

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 0 100 15

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 8 92 15

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 13 87 15

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 7 93 15

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 39 61 15

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 15

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 32 68 15

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 15

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 20 80 15

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 22 16 10 3 1 42 6 73 7 150
2022 Woman 23 11 9 1 1 46 9 75 6 295
2020 Man 33 21 13 1 1 28 2 77 4 162
2020 Woman 25 11 16 2 2 36 9 65 7 315
2019 Man 27 14 16 1 3 28 11 67 7 169
2019 Woman 21 11 19 3 2 36 8 57 8 310
2018 Man 30 17 18 2 3 25 5 67 6 152
2018 Woman 19 12 24 1 4 35 5 51 9 277

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 47 34 7 4 1 8 0 88 5 150
2022 Woman 51 29 7 4 0 8 1 88 4 295
2020 Man 52 32 9 1 2 4 0 87 3 161
2020 Woman 50 25 12 3 1 9 0 83 4 314
2019 Man 51 31 9 2 2 4 1 85 5 169
2019 Woman 43 26 15 2 2 10 1 78 5 313
2018 Man 53 27 10 4 2 4 1 84 6 150
2018 Woman 42 26 16 4 2 10 0 76 6 279
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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 59 25 9 3 2 1 0 85 6 150
2022 Woman 66 19 8 3 2 0 1 86 6 295
2020 Man 60 25 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 161
2020 Woman 63 20 11 4 1 1 1 84 5 313
2019 Man 60 24 9 3 3 0 0 85 7 168
2019 Woman 63 23 9 2 2 0 0 86 4 313
2018 Man 46 28 17 6 3 0 1 74 9 153
2018 Woman 60 25 7 3 2 0 3 88 5 277

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 15 39 26 11 9 0 0 54 19 150
2022 Woman 21 29 27 11 12 0 0 50 23 295
2020 Man 19 37 26 11 8 0 0 55 19 161
2020 Woman 24 30 22 17 8 0 0 54 25 315
2019 Man 20 40 25 8 7 0 0 60 15 169
2019 Woman 30 31 21 12 5 0 0 62 17 314
2018 Man 15 37 29 11 8 0 0 52 19 153
2018 Woman 18 37 27 9 7 0 1 56 16 276

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 27 37 20 9 7 0 0 64 15 150
2022 Woman 32 36 17 9 6 0 0 68 15 295
2020 Man 27 40 18 11 4 0 0 67 15 160
2020 Woman 33 35 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 313
2019 Man 32 35 20 7 5 1 0 68 12 169
2019 Woman 38 33 16 9 3 0 1 72 11 313
2018 Man 28 32 26 10 4 0 0 60 14 153
2018 Woman 30 36 22 8 3 0 1 67 11 276

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 26 31 25 12 5 1 0 57 18 150
2022 Woman 27 30 16 13 13 0 0 57 26 295
2020 Man 31 33 19 13 4 0 0 64 16 161
2020 Woman 34 27 19 14 6 1 0 61 20 314
2019 Man 30 28 23 10 8 1 0 58 18 165
2019 Woman 35 30 20 8 5 1 1 66 13 313
2018 Man 27 27 26 12 7 1 1 55 19 153
2018 Woman 27 30 21 12 7 1 1 58 20 276

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 55 28 10 3 3 0 1 83 7 150
2022 Woman 54 22 12 6 3 0 3 79 9 295
2020 Man 51 30 14 3 2 0 0 81 5 158
2020 Woman 52 23 13 7 3 0 1 76 10 312
2019 Man 63 27 9 1 1 0 0 90 1 168
2019 Woman 61 24 7 3 1 0 4 89 4 312
2018 Man 51 29 12 5 1 0 1 81 7 153
2018 Woman 62 21 9 4 0 0 4 86 4 277

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 41 28 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 150
2022 Woman 41 27 17 9 6 0 1 68 15 295
2020 Man 37 34 16 9 3 0 0 71 13 161
2020 Woman 36 29 19 11 5 0 0 65 16 315
2019 Man 41 36 16 3 4 0 0 76 8 168
2019 Woman 43 31 15 8 3 0 0 74 12 313
2018 Man 42 30 15 8 5 0 0 72 14 152
2018 Woman 40 36 16 5 2 0 0 76 7 276

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 37 37 17 5 2 1 1 76 7 150
2022 Woman 46 33 13 4 3 0 1 80 6 295
2020 Man 35 38 17 7 2 0 0 73 9 162
2020 Woman 44 34 16 5 0 0 1 79 5 314
2019 Man 30 40 21 4 4 1 0 71 8 169
2019 Woman 37 38 17 4 2 1 1 76 7 311
2018 Man 24 43 23 9 1 0 0 67 10 153
2018 Woman 34 37 15 7 4 0 2 73 11 279

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 29 38 20 8 4 0 1 68 12 150
2022 Woman 31 35 19 8 6 0 1 67 14 295
2020 Man 30 31 25 9 4 0 0 61 14 161
2020 Woman 31 37 20 10 2 0 0 69 12 312
2019 Man 26 36 21 13 4 1 0 62 17 168
2019 Woman 36 32 21 8 3 0 1 68 11 313
2018 Man 22 31 29 14 4 0 0 53 18 152
2018 Woman 25 39 24 7 4 0 1 64 11 278

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 33 39 18 6 4 0 0 72 10 150
2022 Woman 46 31 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 295
2020 Man 38 31 20 6 6 0 0 68 12 162
2020 Woman 44 32 15 6 1 0 1 77 7 311
2019 Man 35 33 19 8 5 0 0 68 13 169
2019 Woman 39 32 15 9 4 0 0 72 13 313
2018 Man 33 25 29 8 3 1 1 59 12 153
2018 Woman 33 32 20 8 4 1 1 66 13 278

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 57 25 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 150
2022 Woman 60 19 11 6 3 0 1 80 9 295
2020 Man 49 27 16 4 3 0 0 76 7 161
2020 Woman 55 23 11 7 3 0 1 79 10 312
2019 Man 50 26 17 4 3 1 0 76 7 168
2019 Woman 53 26 12 5 4 0 0 79 8 313

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 55 29 10 5 1 0 0 83 6 150
2022 Woman 57 28 9 4 2 0 1 85 6 295
2020 Man 37 30 19 9 4 0 0 68 13 162
2020 Woman 34 33 21 7 4 0 0 67 11 313

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 32 35 16 10 7 0 0 67 17 150
2022 Woman 28 38 20 9 5 0 0 66 14 295
2020 Man 25 39 19 12 5 0 0 64 17 161
2020 Woman 25 35 24 11 4 0 0 61 15 314
2019 Man 33 38 19 8 3 0 0 71 10 168
2019 Woman 36 37 17 7 3 0 0 73 10 314
2018 Man 26 36 25 9 4 0 1 63 13 153
2018 Woman 30 38 20 9 3 0 1 68 12 276

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 63 19 13 3 2 1 0 82 6 150
2022 Woman 68 19 8 2 2 0 0 88 5 295
2020 Man 61 26 10 1 2 0 0 88 2 161
2020 Woman 61 26 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 312
2019 Man 77 16 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 168
2019 Woman 73 17 8 1 1 0 1 91 1 313
2018 Man 71 21 5 1 2 0 0 92 3 152
2018 Woman 67 15 10 2 2 0 2 85 5 279

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 65 21 8 3 2 1 0 86 5 150
2022 Woman 65 28 6 0 1 0 0 93 1 295
2020 Man 50 30 15 2 3 0 0 79 5 160
2020 Woman 48 36 11 2 2 0 0 84 4 311

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 90 6 2 0 1 1 1 98 1 150
2022 Woman 79 11 2 1 3 0 5 94 3 295
2020 Man 79 14 3 2 0 0 2 95 2 161
2020 Woman 81 12 3 1 0 1 2 96 1 312
2019 Man 87 6 2 1 1 0 3 96 2 167
2019 Woman 83 8 3 1 0 0 5 96 1 310
2018 Man 84 7 3 2 1 0 3 94 3 152
2018 Woman 81 12 4 1 0 0 2 95 1 278

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 93 4 3 0 0 1 0 97 0 150
2022 Woman 83 9 3 1 1 1 3 95 2 295
2020 Man 91 5 1 1 2 0 1 96 3 160
2020 Woman 86 7 3 1 1 1 2 96 1 313
2019 Man 83 7 2 2 3 1 2 92 5 169
2019 Woman 78 10 5 2 3 1 2 90 5 312
2018 Man 84 6 2 2 2 1 2 93 4 153
2018 Woman 78 9 6 3 1 0 3 89 4 277

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 79 16 4 0 0 1 0 96 0 150
2022 Woman 76 15 5 1 1 0 1 93 2 295
2020 Man 72 19 7 1 1 0 0 90 3 160
2020 Woman 77 16 4 1 1 0 1 94 2 309
2019 Man 69 23 5 1 1 1 1 93 2 169
2019 Woman 65 24 6 2 2 0 1 90 4 312
2018 Man 62 25 6 5 1 0 1 88 6 153
2018 Woman 58 31 7 3 1 0 1 90 4 279

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 78 14 5 3 0 1 0 93 3 150
2022 Woman 77 14 5 0 1 1 2 93 2 290
2020 Man 75 13 9 1 2 0 0 88 3 160
2020 Woman 72 16 6 2 2 0 1 90 4 314
2019 Man 71 18 4 3 3 0 1 90 6 168
2019 Woman 64 22 7 4 2 0 1 86 6 311
2018 Man 64 18 7 7 3 1 1 83 10 152
2018 Woman 61 23 9 6 2 0 1 84 8 278

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 71 10 4 1 0 1 13 95 1 150
2022 Woman 64 5 3 1 1 0 25 93 2 295
2020 Man 68 9 5 2 2 0 14 90 4 161
2020 Woman 67 9 2 0 0 0 22 98 0 312
2019 Man 60 13 3 1 1 0 22 94 2 167
2019 Woman 58 12 3 1 0 0 25 94 2 310
2018 Man 52 15 8 2 0 0 24 87 2 153
2018 Woman 47 14 5 0 0 0 33 91 1 276

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 74 18 5 1 0 1 2 94 1 150
2022 Woman 80 15 1 1 0 0 2 98 1 290
2020 Man 66 20 10 1 2 0 1 87 3 161
2020 Woman 81 11 4 1 0 0 2 95 1 314
2019 Man 66 21 9 2 1 0 1 88 3 167
2019 Woman 79 14 4 0 0 0 3 96 0 310
2018 Man 59 27 11 3 0 0 1 86 3 152
2018 Woman 72 17 5 1 0 0 4 93 1 276

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 77 11 8 1 3 1 1 89 3 150
2022 Woman 79 11 1 2 3 0 2 93 5 295
2020 Man 70 15 9 3 2 0 0 85 6 162
2020 Woman 78 14 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 313
2019 Man 75 13 6 3 2 0 1 89 5 167
2019 Woman 76 13 3 5 2 1 1 90 7 312
2018 Man 76 13 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 153
2018 Woman 74 16 4 3 1 0 2 92 4 278

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 66 18 9 5 1 1 0 85 6 150
2022 Woman 52 32 9 5 1 0 1 86 6 295
2020 Man 53 24 16 5 2 0 0 77 7 162
2020 Woman 50 29 14 5 0 0 1 80 6 314
2019 Man 66 22 6 3 2 1 0 88 5 169
2019 Woman 59 29 8 2 1 0 1 89 3 311
2018 Man 59 25 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 151
2018 Woman 52 30 14 2 0 0 1 83 3 276

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 13 36 38 8 3 1 0 50 11 150
2022 Woman 16 41 33 7 2 0 0 57 10 295
2020 Man 14 41 33 11 1 0 0 55 12 162
2020 Woman 20 41 29 9 1 0 0 61 10 315
2019 Man 18 47 24 8 3 0 0 65 11 169
2019 Woman 27 40 24 8 0 0 0 67 8 314
2018 Man 15 49 27 8 1 0 0 63 10 153
2018 Woman 23 42 25 9 2 0 0 65 10 279

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 5 12 50 20 14 0 0 34 16 150
2022 Woman 4 16 39 27 14 0 0 41 20 295
2020 Man 4 18 41 23 13 0 1 36 22 159
2020 Woman 6 15 43 28 8 0 0 35 22 315
2019 Man 6 12 39 31 10 1 0 42 19 167
2019 Woman 4 14 40 29 13 0 0 42 17 310
2018 Man 2 14 42 28 13 0 0 42 16 151
2018 Woman 8 13 38 29 13 0 0 42 21 278

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 38 45 9 2 2 3 0 86 4 150
2022 Woman 47 38 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 295
2020 Man 49 43 6 1 0 1 0 92 1 162
2020 Woman 58 34 4 2 1 1 0 93 3 313
2019 Man 47 39 8 2 2 2 0 88 4 169
2019 Woman 53 35 6 3 1 2 0 89 5 312
2018 Man 59 29 9 3 0 1 0 88 3 152
2018 Woman 60 29 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 275

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 14 38 33 10 4 150
2022 Woman 11 37 35 13 3 295

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 69 20 7 1 2 1 1 90 3 150
2022 Woman 75 17 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 295
2020 Man 56 25 14 3 1 2 0 82 3 162
2020 Woman 69 18 9 2 1 1 0 89 2 312

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 54 25 9 7 4 1 1 80 11 150
2022 Woman 60 23 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 295
2020 Man 44 27 12 12 4 1 0 71 16 162
2020 Woman 55 23 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 313

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 63 27 3 4 4 1 0 90 7 150
2022 Woman 69 23 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 295
2020 Man 61 22 8 8 0 1 0 84 8 160
2020 Woman 71 18 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 313

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 45 40 6 5 3 1 0 86 8 150
2022 Woman 51 34 9 5 1 1 0 85 6 295
2020 Man 45 34 14 5 1 0 0 80 6 162
2020 Woman 56 29 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 315
2019 Man 39 40 10 6 3 2 0 81 10 169
2019 Woman 44 35 12 4 3 1 0 80 8 314
2018 Man 49 35 8 3 4 1 0 85 7 153
2018 Woman 44 32 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 277

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 27 61 3 5 2 2 0 90 7 60
2022 Woman 29 53 4 10 4 0 0 82 14 80
2020 Man 43 33 10 7 7 0 0 76 14 62
2020 Woman 36 44 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 77
2019 Man 30 52 8 7 4 0 0 82 10 56
2019 Woman 26 57 5 8 1 1 1 85 10 77
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 150
2022 Woman 10 90 295
2020 Man 7 93 162
2020 Woman 10 90 314
2019 Man 7 93 169
2019 Woman 10 90 313

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 Woman 75 25 30
2020 Man 54 46 11
2020 Woman 55 45 31

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 86 14 30
2020 Man 74 26 11
2020 Woman 90 10 31
2019 Man 49 51 12
2019 Woman 91 9 32

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 Woman 54 30 0 12 0 4 0 87 13 25

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 59 30 5 1 1 1 2 92 3 150
2022 Woman 64 25 5 2 1 1 2 92 3 295
2020 Man 59 26 7 4 0 1 3 88 4 162
2020 Woman 68 19 7 3 0 1 1 90 3 314
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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 77 12 3 150
2022 Woman 3 89 7 1 295
2020 Man 6 74 18 2 162
2020 Woman 6 80 13 1 315

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 Man 56 44 10
2022 Woman 74 26 10

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 Man 27 20 12 24 0 0 18 57 29 10
2022 Woman 72 10 9 0 0 0 9 91 0 10

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 Man 0 11 20 24 17 18 9 15 56 10
2022 Woman 24 0 0 9 48 0 20 30 70 10

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 57 10 4 4 3 6 17 87 9 150
2022 Woman 53 10 6 2 2 3 25 86 6 295
2020 Man 63 13 3 4 2 3 12 89 7 161
2020 Woman 56 17 8 3 2 2 12 85 6 311
2019 Man 63 12 9 5 4 1 6 80 10 167
2019 Woman 59 13 10 5 4 0 9 79 10 313
2018 Man 72 8 11 2 3 1 3 84 5 153
2018 Woman 64 10 9 4 4 1 8 81 9 277
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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 50 32 9 6 3 130
2022 Woman 63 28 4 2 3 250

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 68 32 140
2022 Woman 66 34 265

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 41 59 140
2022 Woman 46 54 260

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 68 32 140
2022 Woman 76 24 260

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 56 44 140
2022 Woman 54 46 260

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 28 72 140
2022 Woman 22 78 260

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 43 57 140
2022 Woman 43 57 260

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 18 82 140
2022 Woman 18 82 260

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 23 77 140
2022 Woman 18 82 260

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 12 88 140
2022 Woman 11 89 260

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 26 74 140
2022 Woman 28 72 260

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 28 72 140
2022 Woman 27 73 260

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 7 93 140
2022 Woman 2 98 260

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 13 87 140
2022 Woman 13 87 260

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 82 14 3 0 1 1 0 97 1 140
2022 Woman 91 6 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 265

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 3 19 14 16 41 4 2 61 23 140
2022 Woman 7 16 11 19 39 4 3 63 25 265

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 7 29 20 13 30 1 1 44 36 140
2022 Woman 9 23 18 17 30 3 0 48 34 265
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