2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Space Agency by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - CO

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 CO 39 55 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 CO-02 37 58 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 25
2020 CO 43 36 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 28
2020 CO-02 20 53 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15

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 CO 72 20 6 0 3 0 0 92 3 35
2022 CO-02 79 17 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2020 CO 66 14 14 3 0 3 0 82 4 29
2020 CO-02 67 13 13 0 0 7 0 86 0 15

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 CO 47 41 6 0 3 0 3 91 3 35
2022 CO-02 46 40 9 0 0 0 4 90 0 25
2020 CO 24 31 21 17 7 0 0 55 24 29
2020 CO-02 7 47 27 13 7 0 0 53 20 15
2019 CO 44 40 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 25
2019 CO-02 36 43 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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 CO 59 34 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 35
2022 CO-02 57 34 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 25
2020 CO 28 52 17 3 0 0 0 79 3 29
2020 CO-02 20 60 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2019 CO 44 40 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 25
2019 CO-02 36 43 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 14
2018 CO 22 57 13 9 0 0 0 78 9 23
2018 CO-02 14 71 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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 CO 64 30 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2022 CO-02 57 38 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 25
2020 CO 46 29 18 4 4 0 0 75 7 28
2020 CO-02 40 33 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2019 CO 72 20 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 25
2019 CO-02 64 21 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14

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 CO 71 22 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 35
2022 CO-02 74 18 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2020 CO 34 31 28 7 0 0 0 66 7 29
2020 CO-02 27 27 40 7 0 0 0 53 7 15
2019 CO 28 48 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 25
2019 CO-02 29 50 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2018 CO 22 52 17 4 4 0 0 74 9 23
2018 CO-02 21 57 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14

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 CO 48 43 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35
2022 CO-02 43 52 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2020 CO 38 52 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 29
2020 CO-02 27 53 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2019 CO 28 56 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 25
2019 CO-02 21 57 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2018 CO 26 61 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 23
2018 CO-02 36 50 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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 CO 63 26 8 0 3 0 0 89 3 35
2022 CO-02 65 23 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2020 CO 24 55 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 29
2020 CO-02 27 47 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2019 CO 20 52 24 4 0 0 0 72 4 25
2019 CO-02 29 50 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2018 CO 22 57 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 23
2018 CO-02 29 64 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

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 CO 31 58 3 8 0 0 0 89 8 35
2022 CO-02 23 60 4 13 0 0 0 83 13 25
2020 CO 14 62 17 7 0 0 0 76 7 29
2020 CO-02 7 53 27 13 0 0 0 60 13 15
2019 CO 8 60 12 16 4 0 0 68 20 25
2019 CO-02 7 64 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2018 CO 17 52 26 4 0 0 0 70 4 23
2018 CO-02 21 50 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14

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 CO 45 52 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 CO-02 27 68 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 25
2020 CO 28 55 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 29
2020 CO-02 27 47 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2019 CO 36 48 12 0 4 0 0 84 4 25
2019 CO-02 43 43 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2018 CO 14 68 14 5 0 0 0 82 5 22
2018 CO-02 15 62 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13

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 CO 56 36 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 35
2022 CO-02 53 39 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2020 CO 24 48 10 14 0 3 0 75 14 29
2020 CO-02 27 40 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 15
2019 CO 24 48 20 4 4 0 0 72 8 25
2019 CO-02 29 50 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2018 CO 5 64 14 18 0 0 0 68 18 22
2018 CO-02 0 77 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 13

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 CO 50 47 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 CO-02 39 57 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2020 CO 45 48 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 29
2020 CO-02 40 53 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 CO 52 44 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 CO-02 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 CO 23 73 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2018 CO-02 31 69 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 CO 53 30 14 3 0 0 0 83 3 35
2022 CO-02 40 38 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 25
2020 CO 28 38 28 3 3 0 0 66 7 29
2020 CO-02 20 53 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2019 CO 28 44 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 25
2019 CO-02 29 50 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2018 CO 23 59 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22
2018 CO-02 23 54 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

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 CO 55 37 3 2 3 0 0 92 5 35
2022 CO-02 48 44 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2020 CO 24 34 14 24 3 0 0 59 28 29
2020 CO-02 27 33 27 13 0 0 0 60 13 15
2019 CO 24 48 12 12 4 0 0 72 16 25
2019 CO-02 21 57 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2018 CO 18 45 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 22
2018 CO-02 15 62 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 13

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 CO 53 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 35
2022 CO-02 44 43 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 25
2020 CO 34 38 21 7 0 0 0 72 7 29
2020 CO-02 27 27 33 13 0 0 0 53 13 15
2019 CO 16 48 20 12 4 0 0 64 16 25
2019 CO-02 21 43 14 14 7 0 0 64 21 14
2018 CO 5 59 32 0 5 0 0 64 5 22
2018 CO-02 8 54 38 0 0 0 0 62 0 13

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 CO 58 36 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 CO-02 53 43 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2020 CO 52 38 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 29
2020 CO-02 47 40 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 CO 44 48 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 25
2019 CO-02 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 CO 18 59 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 22
2018 CO-02 23 62 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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 CO 18 53 11 14 4 0 0 72 18 35
2022 CO-02 22 57 9 13 0 0 0 79 13 25
2020 CO 17 28 31 17 7 0 0 45 24 29
2020 CO-02 27 27 40 7 0 0 0 53 7 15
2019 CO 12 48 16 16 8 0 0 60 24 25
2019 CO-02 14 57 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14
2018 CO 9 48 26 13 4 0 0 57 17 23
2018 CO-02 14 57 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14

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 CO 3 25 51 18 3 0 0 21 27 35
2022 CO-02 4 30 48 14 4 0 0 18 34 25
2020 CO 10 34 38 14 3 0 0 17 45 29
2020 CO-02 7 33 47 13 0 0 0 13 40 15
2019 CO 21 29 46 4 0 0 0 4 50 24
2019 CO-02 8 31 54 8 0 0 0 8 38 13
2018 CO 4 39 48 9 0 0 0 9 43 23
2018 CO-02 0 36 50 14 0 0 0 14 36 14

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 CO 27 28 33 12 0 0 0 12 55 35
2022 CO-02 13 34 44 9 0 0 0 9 47 25
2020 CO 38 34 24 3 0 0 0 3 72 29
2020 CO-02 20 40 40 0 0 0 0 0 60 15
2019 CO 40 24 28 8 0 0 0 8 64 25
2019 CO-02 36 21 36 7 0 0 0 7 57 14
2018 CO 30 43 17 9 0 0 0 9 74 23
2018 CO-02 21 43 29 7 0 0 0 7 64 14

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 CO 0 24 46 30 0 0 0 30 24 35
2022 CO-02 0 21 57 22 0 0 0 22 21 25
2020 CO 7 66 17 7 3 0 0 10 72 29
2020 CO-02 0 60 27 13 0 0 0 13 60 15
2019 CO 20 36 28 16 0 0 0 16 56 25
2019 CO-02 7 43 36 14 0 0 0 14 50 14
2018 CO 13 48 35 4 0 0 0 4 61 23
2018 CO-02 14 29 50 7 0 0 0 7 43 14

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 CO 9 24 43 17 7 0 0 24 33 35
2022 CO-02 4 30 35 26 5 0 0 31 34 25
2020 CO 28 34 21 7 10 0 0 17 62 29
2020 CO-02 20 33 27 13 7 0 0 20 53 15
2019 CO 28 28 32 8 0 4 0 8 58 25
2019 CO-02 21 29 36 7 0 7 0 8 54 14
2018 CO 18 36 32 9 0 0 5 10 57 22
2018 CO-02 21 36 36 7 0 0 0 7 57 14

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 CO 3 30 46 13 7 0 0 21 33 35
2022 CO-02 4 33 48 10 5 0 0 14 38 25
2020 CO 10 17 28 34 10 0 0 45 28 29
2020 CO-02 13 20 7 40 20 0 0 60 33 15
2019 CO 8 16 20 32 12 8 4 50 27 25
2019 CO-02 7 14 21 21 14 14 7 45 27 14
2018 CO 4 13 43 35 0 0 4 36 18 23
2018 CO-02 0 7 43 50 0 0 0 50 7 14

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 CO 21 24 39 15 0 0 0 15 46 35
2022 CO-02 9 22 53 17 0 0 0 17 30 25
2020 CO 24 38 21 17 0 0 0 17 62 29
2020 CO-02 20 40 20 20 0 0 0 20 60 15
2019 CO 24 24 36 12 4 0 0 16 48 25
2019 CO-02 21 21 43 14 0 0 0 14 43 14
2018 CO 17 35 35 9 4 0 0 13 52 23
2018 CO-02 21 29 36 14 0 0 0 14 50 14

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 CO 0 3 19 52 26 0 0 78 3 35
2022 CO-02 0 4 8 57 30 0 0 88 4 25
2020 CO 3 21 41 21 14 0 0 34 24 29
2020 CO-02 0 33 40 13 13 0 0 27 33 15
2019 CO 4 8 32 28 28 0 0 56 12 25
2019 CO-02 7 7 36 7 43 0 0 50 14 14
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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 CO 14 27 29 6 3 3 19 53 11 35
2022 CO-02 13 23 17 9 4 4 30 54 20 25
2020 CO 10 38 17 7 14 7 7 56 24 29
2020 CO-02 13 40 13 7 13 7 7 62 23 15
2019 CO 28 36 20 0 8 4 4 70 9 25
2019 CO-02 29 43 7 0 14 7 0 77 15 14
2018 CO 17 65 4 4 9 0 0 83 13 23
2018 CO-02 21 64 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14

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 CO 59 33 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 35
2022 CO-02 53 35 4 8 0 0 0 87 8 25
2020 CO 38 31 24 7 0 0 0 69 7 29
2020 CO-02 33 33 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 15
2019 CO 60 28 0 4 8 0 0 88 12 25
2019 CO-02 57 29 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 14
2018 CO 35 61 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2018 CO-02 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 CO 62 36 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 CO-02 60 35 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2020 CO 59 21 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 29
2020 CO-02 47 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2019 CO 72 20 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 25
2019 CO-02 64 21 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 14
2018 CO 57 39 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2018 CO-02 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 CO 50 47 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 CO-02 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2020 CO 41 45 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 29
2020 CO-02 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2019 CO 56 28 12 0 4 0 0 84 4 25
2019 CO-02 57 29 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2018 CO 30 65 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2018 CO-02 36 57 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 CO 47 39 2 6 0 5 0 91 6 35
2022 CO-02 39 40 4 9 0 8 0 86 10 25

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 CO 47 34 11 0 3 5 0 86 3 35
2022 CO-02 39 35 12 0 5 8 0 81 5 25
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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 CO 66 24 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35
2022 CO-02 57 29 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 25
2020 CO 62 21 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 29
2020 CO-02 53 20 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2019 CO 64 24 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2019 CO-02 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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 CO 50 35 10 3 3 0 0 84 5 35
2022 CO-02 39 45 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 25
2020 CO 38 28 17 3 14 0 0 66 17 29
2020 CO-02 33 27 27 0 13 0 0 60 13 15
2019 CO 60 24 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 25
2019 CO-02 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2018 CO 43 48 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2018 CO-02 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 CO 61 22 8 3 3 3 0 86 6 35
2022 CO-02 58 22 8 5 4 4 0 83 9 25
2020 CO 38 24 28 3 7 0 0 62 10 29
2020 CO-02 33 27 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 15

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 CO 48 39 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 35
2022 CO-02 46 36 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 20
2020 CO 34 34 21 3 7 0 0 69 10 29
2020 CO-02 33 33 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15
2019 CO 52 32 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 25
2019 CO-02 50 43 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2018 CO 43 43 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23
2018 CO-02 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 CO 78 20 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 CO-02 69 27 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25

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 CO 61 28 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 35
2022 CO-02 57 30 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 25
2020 CO 38 28 14 10 10 0 0 66 21 29
2020 CO-02 40 27 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2019 CO 35 52 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 23
2019 CO-02 38 38 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13
2018 CO 43 43 0 9 4 0 0 87 13 23
2018 CO-02 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 CO 87 10 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 35
2022 CO-02 84 12 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 25
2019 CO 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 24
2019 CO-02 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
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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 CO 56 33 5 3 0 3 0 92 3 35
2022 CO-02 53 39 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 25
2020 CO 38 31 14 10 0 7 0 74 11 29
2020 CO-02 33 33 13 13 0 7 0 71 14 15
2019 CO 12 48 28 0 12 0 0 60 12 25
2019 CO-02 14 43 36 0 7 0 0 57 7 14
2018 CO 13 43 35 4 0 4 0 59 5 23
2018 CO-02 14 43 36 0 0 7 0 62 0 14

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 CO 51 27 19 3 0 0 0 78 3 35
2022 CO-02 45 39 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 25
2020 CO 28 38 21 7 7 0 0 66 14 29
2020 CO-02 13 47 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 15
2019 CO 12 48 20 16 4 0 0 60 20 25
2019 CO-02 7 57 29 0 7 0 0 64 7 14
2018 CO 9 43 30 13 4 0 0 52 17 23
2018 CO-02 14 57 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14

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 CO 24 43 28 3 0 3 0 69 3 35
2022 CO-02 13 57 26 0 0 4 0 73 0 25
2020 CO 17 48 21 7 7 0 0 66 14 29
2020 CO-02 7 47 27 13 7 0 0 53 20 15
2019 CO 0 44 36 8 12 0 0 44 20 25
2019 CO-02 0 36 57 0 7 0 0 36 7 14
2018 CO 4 30 43 9 9 4 0 36 18 23
2018 CO-02 7 36 43 0 7 7 0 46 8 14

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 CO 28 51 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 35
2022 CO-02 13 66 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 25
2020 CO 21 45 17 14 3 0 0 66 17 29
2020 CO-02 13 47 27 13 0 0 0 60 13 15
2019 CO 4 52 36 4 4 0 0 56 8 25
2019 CO-02 7 50 36 0 7 0 0 57 7 14
2018 CO 0 52 35 9 4 0 0 52 13 23
2018 CO-02 0 57 36 0 7 0 0 57 7 14

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 CO 78 19 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 CO-02 74 21 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 25
2020 CO 55 41 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 29
2020 CO-02 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 CO 80 16 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 25
2019 CO-02 79 14 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
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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 CO 25 58 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 35
2022 CO-02 18 64 13 4 0 0 0 82 4 25
2020 CO 41 41 10 3 3 0 0 83 7 29
2020 CO-02 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 CO 24 52 8 4 12 0 0 76 16 25
2019 CO-02 36 43 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2018 CO 4 48 26 13 9 0 0 52 22 23
2018 CO-02 7 64 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14

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 CO 17 34 29 17 3 0 0 51 20 35
2022 CO-02 14 33 27 22 4 0 0 47 26 25
2020 CO 10 55 10 17 7 0 0 66 24 29
2020 CO-02 13 47 7 27 7 0 0 60 33 15
2019 CO 8 36 40 12 4 0 0 44 16 25
2019 CO-02 14 43 36 0 7 0 0 57 7 14

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 CO 18 52 11 16 0 3 0 72 17 35
2022 CO-02 8 57 13 17 0 4 0 69 18 25
2020 CO 31 34 14 7 10 3 0 68 18 29
2020 CO-02 27 40 7 13 7 7 0 71 21 15
2019 CO 16 44 28 8 4 0 0 60 12 25
2019 CO-02 21 36 29 7 7 0 0 57 14 14
2018 CO 17 57 9 4 4 4 4 81 10 23
2018 CO-02 21 57 7 7 0 7 0 85 8 14

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 CO 44 32 11 3 3 8 0 82 6 35
2022 CO-02 35 40 8 0 5 12 0 85 6 25
2020 CO 32 32 21 11 4 0 0 64 14 28
2020 CO-02 21 50 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2019 CO 20 52 20 4 4 0 0 72 8 25
2019 CO-02 21 57 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2018 CO 9 65 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 23
2018 CO-02 14 57 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14

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 CO 3 38 15 16 9 16 3 51 31 35
2022 CO-02 4 31 9 21 9 26 0 48 41 25
2020 CO 11 33 15 15 19 4 4 48 36 27
2020 CO-02 7 50 14 0 21 7 0 62 23 14
2019 CO 8 28 20 16 16 8 4 41 36 25
2019 CO-02 7 29 29 14 14 7 0 38 31 14
2018 CO 0 30 39 9 4 17 0 37 16 23
2018 CO-02 0 14 50 14 0 21 0 18 18 14

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 CO 29 58 8 3 0 3 0 89 3 35
2022 CO-02 22 62 12 0 0 4 0 87 0 25
2020 CO 21 46 4 25 4 0 0 68 29 28
2020 CO-02 7 57 7 29 0 0 0 64 29 14
2019 CO 12 44 28 8 4 4 0 58 13 25
2019 CO-02 14 36 21 14 7 7 0 54 23 14
2018 CO 13 61 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 23
2018 CO-02 14 57 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14

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 CO 62 16 19 3 0 0 0 78 3 35
2022 CO-02 62 16 17 5 0 0 0 78 5 25
2020 CO 39 36 21 4 0 0 0 75 4 28
2020 CO-02 21 36 36 7 0 0 0 57 7 14
2019 CO 72 8 16 0 4 0 0 80 4 25
2019 CO-02 64 14 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14

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 CO 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2022 CO-02 65 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 25
2020 CO 50 21 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 28
2020 CO-02 50 29 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2019 CO 52 20 20 0 0 4 4 78 0 25
2019 CO-02 50 21 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14

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 CO 75 5 8 3 0 6 3 88 3 35
2022 CO-02 70 4 13 0 0 9 4 85 0 25
2020 CO 64 7 4 14 11 0 0 71 25 28
2020 CO-02 79 7 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14
2019 CO 76 4 8 4 4 0 4 83 8 25
2019 CO-02 71 0 14 0 7 0 7 77 8 14

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 CO 79 6 0 0 0 3 12 100 0 35
2022 CO-02 74 9 0 0 0 5 12 100 0 25
2020 CO 86 0 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 28
2020 CO-02 86 0 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 14
2019 CO 76 12 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 25
2019 CO-02 71 14 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 14

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 CO 15 38 19 19 6 3 0 55 26 35
2022 CO-02 5 38 18 30 4 4 0 45 36 25
2020 CO 11 21 25 25 18 0 0 32 43 28
2020 CO-02 0 21 43 7 29 0 0 21 36 14
2019 CO 0 32 24 16 24 4 0 33 42 25
2019 CO-02 0 21 29 21 21 7 0 23 46 14
2018 CO 0 26 35 35 4 0 0 26 39 23
2018 CO-02 0 36 36 21 7 0 0 36 29 14

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 CO 21 57 11 5 0 6 0 83 6 35
2022 CO-02 13 61 12 4 0 9 0 82 4 25
2020 CO 18 46 11 14 7 4 0 67 22 28
2020 CO-02 14 50 21 7 0 7 0 69 8 14
2019 CO 4 48 32 8 4 4 0 54 13 25
2019 CO-02 7 43 43 0 7 0 0 50 7 14
2018 CO 0 61 26 13 0 0 0 61 13 23
2018 CO-02 0 64 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14

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 CO 24 68 3 3 0 3 0 95 3 35
2022 CO-02 22 70 4 0 0 4 0 96 0 25
2020 CO 36 46 4 7 4 4 0 85 11 28
2020 CO-02 29 57 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 14
2019 CO 20 64 12 0 4 0 0 84 4 25
2019 CO-02 21 71 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2018 CO 22 70 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 23
2018 CO-02 21 79 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 CO 35 49 11 0 3 2 0 85 3 35
2022 CO-02 31 47 13 0 5 4 0 81 5 25
2020 CO 44 41 0 11 4 0 0 85 15 27
2020 CO-02 43 43 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2019 CO 40 44 12 0 4 0 0 84 4 25
2019 CO-02 36 50 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2018 CO 35 57 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23
2018 CO-02 29 64 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 CO 31 26 29 6 0 8 0 62 6 35
2022 CO-02 26 26 31 5 0 12 0 59 6 25
2020 CO 39 39 7 4 7 4 0 81 11 28
2020 CO-02 43 43 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 14

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 CO 35 49 8 0 3 5 0 88 3 35
2022 CO-02 26 57 4 0 5 8 0 90 5 25
2020 CO 46 21 7 4 11 4 7 76 16 28
2020 CO-02 57 29 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14

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 CO 5 0 7 20 42 3 24 83 7 35
2022 CO-02 4 0 4 27 39 4 22 88 5 25

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 CO 8 19 22 3 0 49 0 52 5 35
2022 CO-02 8 14 25 4 0 48 0 43 8 25

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 CO 55 42 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
2022 CO-02 39 56 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 25
2020 CO 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 28
2020 CO-02 57 21 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2019 CO 44 44 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 25
2019 CO-02 43 43 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2018 CO 39 61 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 23
2018 CO-02 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 CO 52 43 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2022 CO-02 39 52 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 25
2020 CO 64 11 18 7 0 0 0 75 7 28
2020 CO-02 57 14 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14
2019 CO 38 46 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 24
2019 CO-02 43 43 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2018 CO 17 70 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 23
2018 CO-02 29 57 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

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 CO 47 50 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
2022 CO-02 35 60 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 25
2020 CO 57 18 18 7 0 0 0 75 7 28
2020 CO-02 57 14 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14
2019 CO 40 44 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 25
2019 CO-02 43 43 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2018 CO 22 70 4 0 4 0 0 91 4 23
2018 CO-02 29 64 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

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 CO 54 26 9 3 0 8 0 86 3 35
2022 CO-02 44 35 8 5 0 8 0 86 5 25
2020 CO 57 11 14 14 0 4 0 70 15 28
2020 CO-02 50 7 21 21 0 0 0 57 21 14
2019 CO 36 36 12 12 4 0 0 72 16 25
2019 CO-02 36 36 7 14 7 0 0 71 21 14
2018 CO 26 35 26 9 0 4 0 64 9 23
2018 CO-02 36 29 21 7 0 7 0 69 8 14
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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 CO 43 30 27 35
2022 CO-02 44 30 26 25
2020 CO 34 38 28 29
2020 CO-02 33 40 27 15
2019 CO 20 44 36 25
2019 CO-02 29 50 21 14
2018 CO 17 52 30 23
2018 CO-02 14 57 29 14

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 CO 33 32 28 0 0 6 15
2022 CO-02 21 50 19 0 0 10 10
2020 CO 0 60 40 0 0 0 10
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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 CO 14 86 35
2022 CO-02 22 78 25

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 CO 14 17 31 3 10 21 3 41 18 29
2020 CO-02 13 20 27 0 7 27 7 50 10 15
2019 CO 4 8 36 8 8 24 12 19 25 25
2019 CO-02 0 7 43 0 14 21 14 11 22 14
2018 CO 5 23 23 0 5 45 0 50 8 22
2018 CO-02 7 21 29 0 0 43 0 50 0 14

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 CO 20 33 18 6 3 20 0 67 11 35
2020 CO 28 45 10 7 7 0 3 75 14 29
2020 CO-02 27 47 13 7 0 0 7 79 7 15
2019 CO 24 32 28 0 8 8 0 61 9 25
2019 CO-02 21 29 36 0 14 0 0 50 14 14
2018 CO 4 52 22 13 0 9 0 62 14 23
2018 CO-02 7 50 36 0 0 7 0 62 0 14
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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 CO 0 100 35
2022 CO-02 0 100 25

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
2020 CO 21 17 17 7 7 31 0 55 20 29
2020 CO-02 27 13 13 0 7 40 0 67 11 15
2019 CO 4 20 28 4 4 28 12 40 13 25
2019 CO-02 0 21 36 0 7 21 14 33 11 14
2018 CO 4 17 22 4 0 52 0 45 9 23
2018 CO-02 7 21 21 0 0 50 0 57 0 14

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 CO 25 35 15 3 0 23 0 78 3 35
2020 CO 32 43 4 11 4 7 0 81 15 28
2020 CO-02 36 43 0 7 0 14 0 92 8 14
2019 CO 28 40 12 4 4 12 0 77 9 25
2019 CO-02 21 43 21 0 7 7 0 69 8 14
2018 CO 13 52 22 4 0 9 0 71 5 23
2018 CO-02 14 43 36 0 0 7 0 62 0 14
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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 CO 45 25 6 15 0 0 8 77 17 35
2022 CO-02 39 31 9 13 0 0 9 76 14 25
2020 CO 45 31 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 29
2020 CO-02 27 40 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15
2019 CO 44 12 28 8 8 0 0 56 16 25
2019 CO-02 43 21 14 14 7 0 0 64 21 14
2018 CO 48 17 22 0 9 0 4 68 9 23
2018 CO-02 36 29 21 0 14 0 0 64 14 14

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 CO 4 20 43 22 11 0 0 24 33 35
2022 CO-02 0 27 43 13 17 0 0 27 30 25
2020 CO 3 10 31 24 31 0 0 14 55 29
2020 CO-02 0 20 27 27 27 0 0 20 53 15
2019 CO 0 28 16 40 16 0 0 28 56 25
2019 CO-02 0 36 14 50 0 0 0 36 50 14
2018 CO 0 17 48 17 17 0 0 17 35 23
2018 CO-02 0 29 50 14 7 0 0 29 21 14

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 CO 10 35 31 14 11 0 0 45 25 35
2022 CO-02 8 37 29 13 13 0 0 45 25 25
2020 CO 3 7 41 24 24 0 0 10 48 29
2020 CO-02 0 7 67 13 13 0 0 7 27 15
2019 CO 4 24 36 24 12 0 0 28 36 25
2019 CO-02 7 29 43 21 0 0 0 36 21 14
2018 CO 0 22 43 26 9 0 0 22 35 23
2018 CO-02 0 29 50 14 7 0 0 29 21 14

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 CO 9 23 35 20 13 0 0 32 33 35
2022 CO-02 4 27 31 26 12 0 0 31 38 25
2020 CO 4 29 14 18 36 0 0 32 54 28
2020 CO-02 0 36 7 21 36 0 0 36 57 14
2019 CO 0 21 25 33 21 0 0 21 54 24
2019 CO-02 0 21 29 36 14 0 0 21 50 14
2018 CO 4 17 43 13 22 0 0 22 35 23
2018 CO-02 7 21 50 7 14 0 0 29 21 14

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 CO 29 29 23 9 5 0 6 61 15 35
2022 CO-02 26 35 17 4 8 0 9 67 14 25
2020 CO 17 10 41 17 10 0 3 29 29 29
2020 CO-02 20 20 33 13 13 0 0 40 27 15
2019 CO 20 44 20 0 12 0 4 67 13 25
2019 CO-02 14 50 29 0 0 0 7 69 0 14
2018 CO 22 43 22 9 4 0 0 65 13 23
2018 CO-02 36 50 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

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 CO 33 31 20 5 9 0 3 65 14 35
2022 CO-02 36 23 19 8 9 0 4 62 18 20
2020 CO 17 28 21 7 28 0 0 45 34 29
2020 CO-02 13 20 20 7 40 0 0 33 47 15
2019 CO 32 24 28 4 8 0 4 58 13 25
2019 CO-02 36 21 29 7 7 0 0 57 14 14
2018 CO 26 26 17 26 4 0 0 52 30 23
2018 CO-02 36 29 21 14 0 0 0 64 14 14

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 CO 22 50 18 2 6 3 0 74 8 35
2022 CO-02 17 52 18 4 4 4 0 72 8 25
2020 CO 24 17 24 24 10 0 0 41 34 29
2020 CO-02 13 20 27 27 13 0 0 33 40 15
2019 CO 16 44 24 8 8 0 0 60 16 25
2019 CO-02 0 57 29 7 7 0 0 57 14 14
2018 CO 22 39 17 13 9 0 0 61 22 23
2018 CO-02 7 64 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14

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 CO 15 41 30 11 3 0 0 56 14 35
2022 CO-02 9 32 43 13 4 0 0 41 17 25
2020 CO 14 21 38 17 10 0 0 34 28 29
2020 CO-02 13 33 33 13 7 0 0 47 20 15
2019 CO 4 32 36 8 20 0 0 36 28 25
2019 CO-02 7 36 43 7 7 0 0 43 14 14
2018 CO 4 26 48 9 13 0 0 30 22 23
2018 CO-02 7 43 43 7 0 0 0 50 7 14

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 CO 22 40 24 8 6 0 0 63 14 35
2022 CO-02 5 51 28 13 4 0 0 55 17 20
2020 CO 11 21 39 21 7 0 0 32 29 28
2020 CO-02 0 29 43 14 14 0 0 29 29 14
2019 CO 8 48 16 12 16 0 0 56 28 25
2019 CO-02 7 57 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14
2018 CO 13 39 30 13 4 0 0 52 17 23
2018 CO-02 7 50 43 0 0 0 0 57 0 14

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 CO 66 19 6 0 6 3 0 87 6 35
2022 CO-02 65 26 5 0 0 4 0 95 0 25
2020 CO 34 24 24 10 7 0 0 59 17 29
2020 CO-02 47 20 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2019 CO 44 28 12 12 4 0 0 72 16 25
2019 CO-02 50 36 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14

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 CO 36 38 21 6 0 0 0 73 6 35
2022 CO-02 26 47 23 4 0 0 0 73 4 25
2020 CO 14 38 17 24 7 0 0 52 31 29
2020 CO-02 20 27 20 27 7 0 0 47 33 15

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 CO 17 37 32 11 3 0 0 54 13 35
2022 CO-02 13 48 25 9 4 0 0 62 13 25
2020 CO 17 28 21 21 14 0 0 45 34 29
2020 CO-02 20 33 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 15
2019 CO 20 36 32 8 4 0 0 56 12 25
2019 CO-02 14 43 36 0 7 0 0 57 7 14
2018 CO 9 32 27 18 14 0 0 41 32 22
2018 CO-02 14 50 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14

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 CO 57 17 18 6 3 0 0 74 8 35
2022 CO-02 47 21 18 9 4 0 0 69 13 25
2020 CO 38 31 17 10 0 0 3 71 11 29
2020 CO-02 27 40 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 15
2019 CO 71 17 8 0 4 0 0 88 4 24
2019 CO-02 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 CO 61 35 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 23
2018 CO-02 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 CO 69 28 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2022 CO-02 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2020 CO 31 31 21 3 14 0 0 62 17 29
2020 CO-02 20 33 33 0 13 0 0 53 13 15

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 CO 71 14 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 35
2022 CO-02 70 17 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 25
2020 CO 55 34 0 3 0 0 7 96 4 29
2020 CO-02 53 40 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2019 CO 84 12 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 25
2019 CO-02 86 7 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2018 CO 78 13 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23
2018 CO-02 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 CO 71 12 8 0 6 0 3 85 6 35
2022 CO-02 71 12 8 0 5 0 4 86 5 25
2020 CO 62 7 10 10 7 0 3 71 18 29
2020 CO-02 73 0 7 13 0 0 7 79 14 15
2019 CO 68 8 16 0 8 0 0 76 8 25
2019 CO-02 71 7 7 0 14 0 0 79 14 14
2018 CO 74 17 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 23
2018 CO-02 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 CO 70 15 6 6 0 0 3 88 6 35
2022 CO-02 74 8 9 5 0 0 4 86 5 25
2020 CO 69 14 10 0 7 0 0 83 7 29
2020 CO-02 67 13 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2019 CO 52 32 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 25
2019 CO-02 64 14 7 0 14 0 0 79 14 14
2018 CO 61 22 4 4 4 0 4 86 9 23
2018 CO-02 71 21 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14

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 CO 66 17 3 3 9 0 3 86 12 35
2022 CO-02 61 22 0 4 9 0 4 86 14 25
2020 CO 52 17 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 29
2020 CO-02 53 27 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2019 CO 54 29 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 24
2019 CO-02 64 21 0 7 7 0 0 86 14 14
2018 CO 68 9 14 5 0 0 5 81 5 22
2018 CO-02 77 15 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 13

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 CO 62 5 0 0 0 0 32 100 0 35
2022 CO-02 55 4 0 0 0 0 41 100 0 20
2020 CO 66 3 7 0 3 0 21 87 4 29
2020 CO-02 67 0 7 0 0 0 27 91 0 15
2019 CO 72 8 4 0 0 0 16 95 0 25
2019 CO-02 79 7 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 14
2018 CO 61 26 0 4 0 0 9 95 5 23
2018 CO-02 79 14 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14

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 CO 76 13 0 3 0 0 8 97 3 35
2022 CO-02 78 9 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 20
2020 CO 76 10 3 10 0 0 0 86 10 29
2020 CO-02 87 7 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 CO 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 24
2019 CO-02 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 CO 78 17 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 23
2018 CO-02 86 7 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14

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 CO 88 4 3 0 3 0 3 94 3 35
2022 CO-02 92 0 4 0 0 0 4 95 0 25
2020 CO 66 17 14 0 3 0 0 83 3 29
2020 CO-02 73 13 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 CO 76 16 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 25
2019 CO-02 79 14 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2018 CO 70 13 9 0 4 0 4 86 5 23
2018 CO-02 71 14 0 0 7 0 7 92 8 14

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 CO 45 29 17 0 6 0 3 76 6 35
2022 CO-02 43 30 18 0 5 0 4 76 5 25
2020 CO 55 24 14 3 3 0 0 79 7 29
2020 CO-02 60 20 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2019 CO 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 CO-02 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 CO 65 30 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 23
2018 CO-02 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 CO 7 19 62 11 0 0 0 26 11 35
2022 CO-02 4 26 52 18 0 0 0 30 18 25
2020 CO 7 24 34 34 0 0 0 31 34 29
2020 CO-02 7 20 40 33 0 0 0 27 33 15
2019 CO 8 20 48 24 0 0 0 28 24 25
2019 CO-02 7 21 43 29 0 0 0 29 29 14
2018 CO 0 30 48 17 4 0 0 30 22 23
2018 CO-02 0 29 57 14 0 0 0 29 14 14

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 CO 6 9 50 26 10 0 0 35 14 35
2022 CO-02 9 14 42 31 4 0 0 36 23 25
2020 CO 10 31 41 14 3 0 0 17 41 29
2020 CO-02 7 27 53 13 0 0 0 13 33 15
2019 CO 8 16 44 16 16 0 0 32 24 25
2019 CO-02 14 14 43 14 14 0 0 29 29 14
2018 CO 5 33 38 24 0 0 0 24 38 21
2018 CO-02 0 23 38 38 0 0 0 38 23 13

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 CO 20 66 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 35
2022 CO-02 12 75 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 25
2020 CO 36 43 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 28
2020 CO-02 29 57 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2019 CO 25 46 21 4 4 0 0 71 8 24
2019 CO-02 29 36 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14
2018 CO 4 74 17 4 0 0 0 78 4 23
2018 CO-02 7 79 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CO 13 32 38 18 0 35
2022 CO-02 9 30 38 23 0 25

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 CO 65 22 8 3 0 3 0 89 3 35
2022 CO-02 57 25 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 25
2020 CO 21 46 18 7 7 0 0 68 14 28
2020 CO-02 21 64 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

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 CO 42 34 5 11 5 3 0 78 16 35
2022 CO-02 35 40 4 17 4 0 0 75 21 25
2020 CO 25 32 14 18 11 0 0 57 29 28
2020 CO-02 36 36 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14

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 CO 45 39 8 3 3 3 0 86 6 35
2022 CO-02 39 47 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 25
2020 CO 50 25 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 28
2020 CO-02 50 43 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

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 CO 11 64 14 12 0 0 0 75 12 35
2022 CO-02 13 56 13 18 0 0 0 69 18 25
2020 CO 25 50 18 4 4 0 0 75 7 28
2020 CO-02 36 50 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2019 CO 24 36 28 4 8 0 0 60 12 25
2019 CO-02 29 36 14 7 14 0 0 64 21 14
2018 CO 4 52 35 4 4 0 0 57 9 23
2018 CO-02 7 79 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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 CO 17 40 9 25 0 8 0 63 27 10
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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 CO 6 94 35
2022 CO-02 4 96 25
2020 CO 14 86 29
2020 CO-02 13 87 15
2019 CO 0 100 25
2019 CO-02 0 100 14

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 CO 42 48 6 0 2 3 0 92 2 35
2022 CO-02 39 49 5 0 4 4 0 91 4 25
2020 CO 29 54 4 7 4 0 4 85 11 28
2020 CO-02 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
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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 CO 17 74 9 0 35
2022 CO-02 18 74 8 0 25
2020 CO 14 59 28 0 29
2020 CO-02 13 53 33 0 15

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 CO 32 3 21 3 13 0 30 48 22 35
2022 CO-02 33 4 21 4 16 0 22 47 26 25
2020 CO 46 21 14 11 4 0 4 70 15 28
2020 CO-02 36 21 21 14 7 0 0 57 21 14
2019 CO 42 17 17 8 4 0 13 67 14 24
2019 CO-02 46 8 15 15 0 0 15 64 18 13
2018 CO 35 22 4 26 0 0 13 65 30 23
2018 CO-02 21 29 7 29 0 0 14 58 33 14
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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 CO 32 9 55 0 4 25
2022 CO-02 23 15 61 0 0 15

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 CO 92 8 25
2022 CO-02 92 8 15

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 CO 64 36 25
2022 CO-02 62 38 15

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 CO 92 8 25
2022 CO-02 92 8 15

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 CO 92 8 25
2022 CO-02 92 8 15

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 CO 39 61 25
2022 CO-02 39 61 15

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 CO 53 47 25
2022 CO-02 46 54 15

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 CO 24 76 25
2022 CO-02 16 84 15

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 CO 18 82 25
2022 CO-02 9 91 15

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 CO 17 83 25
2022 CO-02 8 92 15

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 CO 67 33 25
2022 CO-02 55 45 15

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 CO 27 73 25
2022 CO-02 16 84 15

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 CO 9 91 25
2022 CO-02 16 84 15

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 CO 4 96 25
2022 CO-02 8 92 15

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 CO 74 22 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 25
2022 CO-02 61 32 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15

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 CO 9 17 8 18 44 0 4 65 27 25
2022 CO-02 15 30 8 16 31 0 0 47 45 15

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 CO 4 21 9 36 29 0 0 66 26 25
2022 CO-02 8 24 9 45 15 0 0 60 31 15
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