2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Space 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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 43 45 2 8 2 0 0 88 9 255
2022 Woman 56 37 2 4 1 0 0 93 5 260
2020 Man 39 43 7 9 1 0 0 83 10 271
2020 Woman 42 45 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 249

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 66 27 5 1 0 0 0 93 1 255
2022 Woman 76 21 1 1 2 0 0 96 3 260
2020 Man 66 26 5 2 0 1 0 92 2 272
2020 Woman 76 20 1 2 0 0 0 97 2 247

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 49 38 6 4 2 0 1 88 6 255
2022 Woman 56 30 7 3 1 0 3 89 4 260
2020 Man 30 40 15 10 3 0 0 71 14 271
2020 Woman 31 41 11 15 1 0 1 73 16 248
2019 Man 53 36 5 4 2 0 0 89 5 266
2019 Woman 51 42 3 3 2 0 0 93 4 235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 37 41 13 7 2 0 0 79 9 255
2022 Woman 45 39 10 5 2 0 0 84 6 260
2020 Man 38 44 10 6 1 0 1 83 7 270
2020 Woman 40 43 9 6 0 0 1 84 7 249
2019 Man 38 35 15 9 3 0 0 73 12 265
2019 Woman 35 42 10 11 1 0 1 77 12 234
2018 Man 38 42 11 6 2 0 1 80 9 256
2018 Woman 34 50 8 7 1 0 0 84 8 218

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 56 35 5 2 1 0 1 92 4 255
2022 Woman 61 33 4 1 0 0 0 94 2 260
2020 Man 45 36 10 7 1 0 0 82 8 270
2020 Woman 44 41 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 248
2019 Man 59 33 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 265
2019 Woman 55 36 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 232

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 49 30 11 6 4 0 1 80 10 255
2022 Woman 58 26 10 4 1 0 1 85 5 260
2020 Man 43 31 11 8 4 1 1 76 12 269
2020 Woman 48 33 10 5 2 0 2 83 7 250
2019 Man 44 34 10 5 4 1 1 80 9 266
2019 Woman 48 33 9 9 1 0 1 81 10 236
2018 Man 40 36 14 7 2 0 2 77 9 254
2018 Woman 46 40 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 218

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 39 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 255
2022 Woman 53 37 5 4 0 0 0 90 5 260
2020 Man 46 37 8 7 2 0 0 84 8 271
2020 Woman 46 45 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 249
2019 Man 45 33 13 4 4 1 0 79 8 267
2019 Woman 39 43 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 235
2018 Man 38 43 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 254
2018 Woman 39 46 9 4 3 0 0 85 7 219

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 38 37 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 255
2022 Woman 53 29 11 5 3 0 0 82 7 260
2020 Man 39 38 13 8 2 0 0 77 11 271
2020 Woman 45 32 14 8 1 0 0 77 9 250
2019 Man 29 39 15 11 5 0 0 69 17 267
2019 Woman 36 37 16 8 3 0 0 73 11 235
2018 Man 24 42 17 10 7 1 0 66 17 252
2018 Woman 30 41 14 11 3 1 0 72 14 219

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 50 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 255
2022 Woman 38 44 10 8 1 0 0 82 8 260
2020 Man 33 48 11 6 1 0 0 82 7 267
2020 Woman 35 48 9 7 1 0 0 84 8 247
2019 Man 25 49 11 11 4 0 0 74 15 267
2019 Woman 26 45 17 12 0 0 0 71 12 235
2018 Man 25 46 19 7 3 0 0 71 10 255
2018 Woman 30 44 14 9 2 0 1 74 12 219

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 43 44 7 4 2 0 0 88 6 255
2022 Woman 53 37 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 260
2020 Man 51 40 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 270
2020 Woman 53 38 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 250
2019 Man 43 39 10 5 3 0 0 83 8 267
2019 Woman 43 45 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 233
2018 Man 45 43 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 255
2018 Woman 47 39 10 3 0 1 0 87 3 217

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 39 40 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 255
2022 Woman 48 37 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 260
2020 Man 42 36 14 5 3 1 0 78 8 269
2020 Woman 47 32 14 6 1 0 0 79 7 250
2019 Man 35 37 16 6 6 0 0 72 12 266
2019 Woman 35 38 16 9 2 0 0 73 10 232
2018 Man 33 39 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 255
2018 Woman 30 46 15 7 2 1 0 76 9 217

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 33 6 3 2 0 0 88 5 255
2022 Woman 61 30 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 260
2020 Man 59 33 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 269
2020 Woman 59 33 5 2 0 0 0 92 2 247
2019 Man 61 29 8 2 1 0 0 90 3 267
2019 Woman 52 39 8 1 0 0 0 91 1 235
2018 Man 54 36 7 3 1 0 0 90 3 255
2018 Woman 49 44 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 216

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 39 39 10 7 4 0 1 79 11 255
2022 Woman 47 36 10 5 2 0 1 83 6 260
2020 Man 43 39 10 6 2 0 0 82 7 271
2020 Woman 44 36 13 5 1 0 0 81 6 250
2019 Man 33 43 10 7 5 1 0 77 12 267
2019 Woman 35 43 12 9 1 0 0 78 11 235
2018 Man 33 40 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 254
2018 Woman 31 44 18 4 2 1 0 75 6 217

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 42 35 14 4 5 0 0 77 9 255
2022 Woman 56 29 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 260
2020 Man 44 34 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 271
2020 Woman 46 37 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 249
2019 Man 33 35 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 267
2019 Woman 39 38 13 9 1 0 0 77 10 235
2018 Man 33 40 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 253
2018 Woman 37 38 14 8 1 1 0 76 9 217

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 34 41 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 255
2022 Woman 47 35 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 260
2020 Man 38 43 12 5 2 0 0 82 7 270
2020 Woman 39 45 9 5 1 0 1 84 6 247
2019 Man 30 42 13 9 4 0 1 73 13 265
2019 Woman 32 45 13 8 2 0 0 77 10 228
2018 Man 29 41 16 11 3 0 0 70 15 253
2018 Woman 33 44 14 8 1 1 1 77 9 218

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 47 41 5 4 1 1 0 89 5 255
2022 Woman 58 32 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 260
2020 Man 51 38 6 4 1 0 0 89 4 272
2020 Woman 54 37 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 250
2019 Man 51 34 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 265
2019 Woman 44 47 7 1 0 0 0 92 2 235
2018 Man 47 38 9 5 0 0 0 85 6 254
2018 Woman 45 43 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 218

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 32 17 13 10 0 1 60 23 255
2022 Woman 36 34 15 9 5 1 1 70 15 260
2020 Man 24 34 18 15 9 0 0 58 24 271
2020 Woman 31 27 19 15 8 0 0 58 23 249
2019 Man 28 38 15 12 6 0 0 66 19 267
2019 Woman 30 33 16 13 7 0 0 63 21 235
2018 Man 25 36 21 12 5 1 0 62 17 254
2018 Woman 31 31 19 12 6 1 0 63 18 218

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 6 20 44 20 9 1 0 29 26 250
2022 Woman 5 18 45 20 9 0 2 30 24 260
2020 Man 8 16 43 25 5 1 1 31 25 271
2020 Woman 6 27 37 22 7 0 1 29 33 250
2019 Man 5 26 41 19 6 0 2 25 33 265
2019 Woman 7 29 38 17 6 2 1 24 37 236
2018 Man 8 28 42 15 5 1 2 20 37 254
2018 Woman 9 33 35 15 5 1 2 20 44 219

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
(%)
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 21 29 30 9 7 2 2 17 52 255
2022 Woman 13 22 37 17 8 2 2 25 36 260
2020 Man 22 27 30 13 5 2 2 19 50 269
2020 Woman 17 29 29 14 9 2 0 23 47 250
2019 Man 26 28 26 11 6 1 2 17 56 266
2019 Woman 23 31 28 10 5 0 3 16 55 236
2018 Man 28 27 24 12 2 3 4 15 59 254
2018 Woman 17 41 25 11 3 1 2 14 60 218

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 7 17 35 26 14 0 1 40 24 255
2022 Woman 3 21 38 20 13 1 4 35 25 260
2020 Man 6 22 34 24 12 1 1 36 29 268
2020 Woman 6 24 35 19 15 0 1 34 31 249
2019 Man 5 21 37 25 11 0 1 36 26 264
2019 Woman 6 26 38 20 8 1 1 29 33 234
2018 Man 9 25 32 26 6 1 2 32 35 252
2018 Woman 8 27 35 23 4 1 3 28 36 217

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 15 28 25 19 10 1 3 30 44 255
2022 Woman 10 21 28 20 14 1 5 36 34 260
2020 Man 17 26 26 19 9 1 2 28 45 270
2020 Woman 12 25 26 20 14 2 3 35 39 249
2019 Man 16 29 27 17 10 1 1 27 46 265
2019 Woman 14 25 29 19 8 2 2 29 41 236
2018 Man 17 32 27 13 6 2 2 20 52 252
2018 Woman 16 27 27 18 7 1 4 26 45 219

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 11 23 27 21 9 5 3 32 38 255
2022 Woman 14 22 30 14 9 5 5 26 40 260
2020 Man 5 12 31 28 17 5 2 49 18 270
2020 Woman 5 18 28 23 20 3 3 45 25 249
2019 Man 6 15 26 32 18 1 2 52 21 264
2019 Woman 7 15 33 22 17 2 3 42 23 235
2018 Man 7 11 30 29 13 3 6 47 20 248
2018 Woman 9 13 33 30 8 4 3 41 24 219

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
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 18 27 29 17 6 2 2 23 46 255
2022 Woman 7 21 37 17 11 4 3 30 30 260
2020 Man 15 25 32 19 6 2 2 26 41 271
2020 Woman 9 23 37 14 12 4 1 27 33 248
2019 Man 16 24 37 14 7 0 3 22 41 266
2019 Woman 10 23 41 14 8 2 2 23 34 235
2018 Man 14 33 31 14 3 3 2 18 50 254
2018 Woman 11 27 35 16 6 2 2 23 40 219

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
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Total responses
2022 Man 2 8 23 37 28 1 3 66 10 255
2022 Woman 1 6 22 34 32 1 4 69 8 260
2020 Man 2 9 34 41 13 1 0 54 11 271
2020 Woman 2 15 36 31 15 0 2 46 17 250
2019 Man 3 11 33 31 19 0 3 52 14 266
2019 Woman 4 17 34 27 16 0 2 44 21 236
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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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 28 34 14 5 6 5 7 71 13 255
2022 Woman 27 30 16 6 3 10 9 70 11 260
2020 Man 29 36 14 5 5 7 3 73 11 272
2020 Woman 29 28 16 6 3 9 9 70 11 250
2019 Man 35 32 14 7 5 4 3 72 13 267
2019 Woman 26 37 13 7 4 8 5 72 13 236
2018 Man 24 41 16 8 3 5 3 71 12 253
2018 Woman 26 40 13 12 2 6 2 71 15 217

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 57 27 7 4 5 0 0 84 9 255
2022 Woman 59 32 4 3 0 1 0 92 4 260
2020 Man 56 30 6 4 3 1 0 87 7 270
2020 Woman 54 34 5 3 2 2 0 90 4 249
2019 Man 53 29 9 4 5 1 0 83 8 265
2019 Woman 49 34 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 236
2018 Man 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 10 254
2018 Woman 46 35 8 6 2 2 0 83 9 218

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 60 30 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 255
2022 Woman 63 30 2 4 0 1 0 94 4 260
2020 Man 61 30 4 3 1 0 0 91 4 268
2020 Woman 67 23 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 247
2019 Man 57 30 6 4 3 0 1 88 6 267
2019 Woman 50 43 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 236
2018 Man 50 39 6 4 1 0 0 88 5 254
2018 Woman 50 38 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 218

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 54 34 7 2 2 0 0 88 4 255
2022 Woman 55 33 8 2 1 2 0 90 2 260
2020 Man 49 39 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 269
2020 Woman 54 33 8 2 1 1 0 89 3 248
2019 Man 46 38 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 267
2019 Woman 44 39 13 3 1 1 0 84 3 234
2018 Man 43 41 10 4 1 1 0 85 5 254
2018 Woman 41 44 10 3 1 1 0 86 4 218

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 41 33 7 5 4 4 7 83 9 255
2022 Woman 46 30 11 2 1 6 3 84 4 260

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 44 31 7 4 3 5 6 84 8 255
2022 Woman 48 28 10 3 2 5 4 84 5 260
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 52 32 7 3 3 1 2 87 6 255
2022 Woman 58 22 7 3 1 1 7 88 4 260
2020 Man 58 29 8 2 1 1 1 89 3 272
2020 Woman 55 30 8 2 2 0 3 88 4 250
2019 Man 50 32 9 3 3 1 1 84 7 267
2019 Woman 59 22 10 3 1 2 4 85 4 235

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 36 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 255
2022 Woman 52 32 10 4 2 1 0 84 5 260
2020 Man 52 32 9 4 2 1 0 84 7 270
2020 Woman 52 30 8 5 4 0 1 83 9 250
2019 Man 42 34 12 6 4 0 1 77 10 266
2019 Woman 49 32 7 9 1 1 0 83 10 236
2018 Man 39 39 12 5 3 1 1 80 8 252
2018 Woman 45 36 10 7 1 0 0 81 9 218

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 54 25 11 4 4 1 2 81 8 255
2022 Woman 62 20 9 3 2 2 2 85 5 260
2020 Man 51 26 15 3 3 1 1 79 6 271
2020 Woman 55 26 11 4 2 1 1 83 6 249

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 48 35 9 3 4 0 0 84 7 250
2022 Woman 54 30 7 5 1 1 1 86 6 260
2020 Man 56 28 9 4 1 0 0 85 6 272
2020 Woman 55 27 10 4 1 2 1 84 5 250
2019 Man 47 32 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 266
2019 Woman 49 34 9 6 1 0 1 84 7 234
2018 Man 44 36 12 6 1 0 1 81 7 250
2018 Woman 52 33 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 218

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 65 24 5 3 1 1 0 91 4 255
2022 Woman 69 22 3 0 1 3 2 96 1 260

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 56 30 6 3 5 0 0 86 8 255
2022 Woman 58 26 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 260
2020 Man 62 25 7 4 2 0 0 88 6 271
2020 Woman 62 25 6 6 2 0 0 86 7 250
2019 Man 53 30 11 2 3 0 1 83 5 263
2019 Woman 61 28 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 236
2018 Man 50 32 10 3 3 0 1 83 7 252
2018 Woman 56 26 10 5 2 1 0 83 6 218

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 82 13 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 255
2022 Woman 85 10 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 260
2019 Man 80 12 3 2 2 0 2 94 4 265
2019 Woman 88 9 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 235
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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 36 38 13 3 4 6 0 79 7 255
2022 Woman 48 31 9 5 1 5 0 84 6 260
2020 Man 39 40 9 5 3 4 0 82 8 272
2020 Woman 37 39 13 3 1 7 0 82 4 250
2019 Man 26 34 21 9 3 7 0 64 13 265
2019 Woman 30 37 18 6 3 5 0 71 9 234
2018 Man 28 35 17 9 5 6 0 67 15 256
2018 Woman 26 36 21 13 1 4 0 64 14 219

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 28 41 15 5 7 3 0 71 12 255
2022 Woman 44 35 12 5 1 3 0 81 6 260
2020 Man 35 35 15 10 5 1 0 70 15 270
2020 Woman 37 43 13 4 1 2 0 82 5 249
2019 Man 23 32 22 15 5 2 0 56 21 265
2019 Woman 29 39 16 11 2 2 0 70 14 233
2018 Man 22 31 23 16 8 1 0 53 24 256
2018 Woman 24 37 22 12 4 1 0 62 16 217

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 21 36 20 10 7 6 0 60 19 255
2022 Woman 31 39 18 5 2 5 0 74 7 260
2020 Man 23 36 18 15 4 4 0 62 19 272
2020 Woman 25 44 17 5 2 6 0 73 8 250
2019 Man 16 31 21 18 10 5 0 49 29 265
2019 Woman 21 38 20 12 4 7 0 63 16 234
2018 Man 17 29 24 18 8 4 0 48 27 254
2018 Woman 18 34 26 11 5 5 0 54 18 214

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 24 42 19 7 5 2 0 68 12 255
2022 Woman 35 44 12 7 1 2 0 80 8 260
2020 Man 23 42 17 10 5 2 0 67 15 271
2020 Woman 26 41 19 11 2 1 0 68 13 250
2019 Man 16 35 23 17 7 1 0 52 24 265
2019 Woman 20 38 22 12 4 4 0 60 17 234
2018 Man 15 38 23 17 5 4 0 55 22 256
2018 Woman 19 36 28 13 2 2 0 56 15 219

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 73 20 5 0 0 1 0 94 0 255
2022 Woman 77 16 4 1 0 1 0 95 1 260
2020 Man 65 28 4 2 0 1 0 95 2 272
2020 Woman 67 25 5 2 0 1 0 93 2 249
2019 Man 66 22 7 1 1 2 1 91 2 266
2019 Woman 66 26 6 0 0 2 0 93 0 236
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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 25 51 12 9 3 0 0 76 11 255
2022 Woman 41 50 8 1 0 1 0 91 2 260
2020 Man 27 51 11 8 2 1 0 79 10 272
2020 Woman 38 49 6 4 1 1 0 88 5 250
2019 Man 25 46 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 267
2019 Woman 37 47 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 236
2018 Man 20 38 19 14 8 1 0 58 23 254
2018 Woman 24 48 19 7 1 1 0 73 8 217

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 14 37 23 16 7 2 1 53 23 255
2022 Woman 27 39 19 11 1 3 0 67 13 260
2020 Man 19 41 21 12 5 2 0 62 17 270
2020 Woman 22 46 20 9 2 1 0 69 11 249
2019 Man 15 34 25 19 4 2 0 50 24 265
2019 Woman 17 41 24 14 2 3 0 60 16 235

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 28 43 13 7 5 4 0 74 12 255
2022 Woman 36 40 11 8 2 3 1 79 10 260
2020 Man 34 38 13 6 5 2 2 75 12 270
2020 Woman 33 39 12 11 2 2 1 74 14 249
2019 Man 25 47 13 6 5 2 2 75 12 266
2019 Woman 30 39 13 11 3 3 3 72 14 236
2018 Man 29 44 14 7 3 1 1 75 11 254
2018 Woman 31 40 14 10 2 2 1 74 12 219

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 35 44 11 5 3 1 1 80 8 255
2022 Woman 41 39 14 2 1 3 0 82 3 260
2020 Man 34 45 13 4 3 1 0 80 7 270
2020 Woman 38 42 14 5 1 1 0 80 6 249
2019 Man 32 40 18 5 4 1 0 73 9 266
2019 Woman 35 35 21 6 0 3 0 72 7 235
2018 Man 29 46 18 4 3 0 0 75 7 254
2018 Woman 29 43 20 5 2 1 0 73 8 216

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 21 30 16 10 7 14 3 61 20 255
2022 Woman 25 25 17 12 5 10 7 60 20 260
2020 Man 23 30 16 9 10 11 2 61 21 271
2020 Woman 21 24 21 16 4 10 5 52 23 248
2019 Man 23 28 17 9 12 8 2 57 24 267
2019 Woman 13 24 23 17 8 9 6 44 30 236
2018 Man 16 31 19 10 10 10 3 54 24 254
2018 Woman 13 20 26 19 7 12 2 39 30 219

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 26 41 15 9 7 1 0 68 17 255
2022 Woman 35 34 19 6 1 5 1 73 8 260
2020 Man 26 39 15 12 7 2 0 66 18 271
2020 Woman 26 42 17 9 3 4 0 70 12 248
2019 Man 20 32 19 16 11 1 0 53 28 267
2019 Woman 23 39 18 13 5 2 0 63 18 235
2018 Man 18 39 19 14 9 1 0 58 23 252
2018 Woman 25 42 18 10 2 3 0 69 13 219

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 43 25 16 6 3 1 6 73 9 255
2022 Woman 56 18 11 6 4 1 5 78 10 260
2020 Man 48 26 16 5 3 0 3 76 8 272
2020 Woman 55 24 11 3 3 0 3 82 7 249
2019 Man 54 22 13 4 2 1 3 79 7 267
2019 Woman 55 21 12 4 2 0 6 81 7 235

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 46 28 11 8 2 0 4 77 11 255
2022 Woman 57 23 7 4 2 2 5 86 6 260
2020 Man 52 26 12 5 3 0 3 81 7 272
2020 Woman 60 17 11 6 3 0 3 80 9 249
2019 Man 53 24 12 5 3 0 2 79 9 267
2019 Woman 49 21 13 7 2 3 6 77 9 236

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 72 6 4 4 4 5 6 86 9 255
2022 Woman 73 10 5 2 1 3 6 91 3 260
2020 Man 74 7 5 4 4 2 3 86 8 271
2020 Woman 76 10 4 2 2 1 5 91 4 249
2019 Man 76 7 7 2 4 2 3 87 6 264
2019 Woman 70 9 7 3 2 3 6 88 5 235

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 79 3 2 0 0 1 13 97 1 255
2022 Woman 75 7 2 1 0 1 14 96 2 260
2020 Man 76 11 3 0 1 1 8 95 1 271
2020 Woman 80 10 2 0 0 1 6 97 1 247
2019 Man 84 4 2 0 1 3 6 97 1 264
2019 Woman 84 2 1 0 0 0 13 98 1 234

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 17 31 12 18 15 3 4 51 36 255
2022 Woman 22 37 11 16 8 3 4 62 26 260
2020 Man 13 26 15 17 19 4 6 43 40 271
2020 Woman 19 27 18 21 9 0 6 49 32 248
2019 Man 11 28 16 17 23 1 3 41 42 267
2019 Woman 11 28 17 23 15 3 4 41 40 235
2018 Man 11 23 23 21 20 1 1 34 43 253
2018 Woman 12 23 19 25 14 5 2 38 42 215

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 21 50 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 255
2022 Woman 32 41 17 6 1 4 0 76 7 260
2020 Man 26 50 13 7 3 2 0 77 10 272
2020 Woman 28 47 17 4 1 2 0 77 5 248
2019 Man 20 41 22 12 4 2 0 62 16 267
2019 Woman 18 48 24 7 1 1 0 68 8 236
2018 Man 18 39 23 11 6 3 0 59 17 254
2018 Woman 19 41 27 7 1 5 0 62 9 218

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 37 41 11 5 5 2 0 79 10 255
2022 Woman 44 40 10 4 1 2 0 85 5 260
2020 Man 44 40 9 4 3 1 0 85 7 269
2020 Woman 37 44 13 5 1 1 0 82 6 248
2019 Man 38 38 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 264
2019 Woman 38 49 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 236
2018 Man 40 44 7 3 4 2 0 86 6 256
2018 Woman 41 43 10 3 1 1 0 86 4 217

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 39 42 10 1 3 4 1 85 5 255
2022 Woman 37 41 13 4 0 3 0 81 5 260
2020 Man 46 34 9 4 3 3 0 83 8 271
2020 Woman 42 45 6 2 0 4 0 91 3 248
2019 Man 49 35 7 5 2 2 0 86 7 267
2019 Woman 44 44 8 2 0 1 1 89 2 233
2018 Man 42 42 11 2 2 1 0 84 4 254
2018 Woman 45 43 9 1 0 1 0 90 1 217

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 35 27 17 7 2 12 1 71 10 255
2022 Woman 29 27 22 5 3 14 0 65 9 260
2020 Man 41 32 12 4 3 8 0 79 8 272
2020 Woman 34 38 13 6 1 8 0 79 7 249

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 45 32 7 6 2 5 3 84 8 255
2022 Woman 44 40 7 4 1 3 1 88 4 260
2020 Man 46 34 5 5 4 3 3 84 10 272
2020 Woman 47 36 8 3 1 2 2 87 5 249

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 4 3 7 10 46 4 26 79 11 255
2022 Woman 1 3 8 7 42 2 36 80 7 260

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 8 14 19 2 4 47 5 46 13 255
2022 Woman 12 16 18 2 1 46 4 56 7 260

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 55 34 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 255
2022 Woman 65 30 2 3 1 0 0 95 3 260
2020 Man 59 30 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 272
2020 Woman 63 31 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 249
2019 Man 54 30 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 266
2019 Woman 55 35 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 236
2018 Man 49 40 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 255
2018 Woman 49 46 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 217

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 53 31 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 255
2022 Woman 58 32 5 4 0 1 0 91 4 260
2020 Man 52 32 10 5 1 0 0 84 7 271
2020 Woman 60 26 11 3 1 0 0 86 3 249
2019 Man 47 30 15 5 3 0 0 77 8 265
2019 Woman 49 32 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 236
2018 Man 38 33 16 10 2 0 0 72 12 256
2018 Woman 42 40 14 3 1 0 0 82 4 215

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 46 37 7 9 1 0 0 83 10 255
2022 Woman 58 32 4 4 1 1 0 90 5 260
2020 Man 46 37 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 272
2020 Woman 58 32 5 4 1 0 0 90 4 246
2019 Man 41 33 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 267
2019 Woman 48 36 10 5 0 0 0 84 5 234
2018 Man 37 33 18 9 3 0 0 70 12 256
2018 Woman 40 45 10 2 3 0 0 85 5 215

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 50 24 12 8 3 2 1 77 11 255
2022 Woman 59 23 9 3 2 4 0 86 5 260
2020 Man 55 23 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 272
2020 Woman 53 23 15 4 1 5 0 80 5 249
2019 Man 48 26 13 7 4 2 0 76 11 266
2019 Woman 42 31 15 8 1 4 0 75 9 236
2018 Man 42 24 18 9 5 2 0 67 14 256
2018 Woman 44 26 19 7 3 1 0 71 10 217
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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 39 39 22 255
2022 Woman 39 34 28 260
2020 Man 26 41 33 272
2020 Woman 22 43 35 250
2019 Man 22 47 30 266
2019 Woman 26 40 34 236
2018 Man 21 49 30 256
2018 Woman 23 47 30 218

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 20 42 20 6 9 4 100
2022 Woman 15 48 8 2 15 13 95
2020 Man 16 40 23 4 15 3 68
2020 Woman 12 42 26 3 13 4 55
2019 Man 23 26 23 3 19 5 58
2019 Woman 11 40 17 5 22 5 60
2018 Man 23 34 25 9 3 6 55
2018 Woman 13 34 42 4 5 2 51
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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 8 92 255
2022 Woman 8 92 260
2020 Man 10 90 271
2020 Woman 5 95 249
2019 Man 10 90 267
2019 Woman 8 92 236
2018 Man 10 90 255
2018 Woman 14 86 219

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 43 57 20
2022 Woman 54 46 20
2020 Man 52 48 27
2020 Woman 54 46 13
2019 Man 45 55 27
2019 Woman 46 54 20
2018 Man 34 66 26
2018 Woman 66 34 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 68 32 20
2022 Woman 37 63 20
2020 Man 67 33 27
2020 Woman 59 41 13
2019 Man 70 30 27
2019 Woman 50 50 20
2018 Man 58 42 26
2018 Woman 40 60 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 20
2022 Woman 4 96 20

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 20
2022 Woman 0 100 20
2020 Man 0 100 27
2020 Woman 0 100 13
2019 Man 0 100 27
2019 Woman 0 100 20
2018 Man 0 100 26
2018 Woman 0 100 31

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 20
2022 Woman 4 96 20

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 20
2022 Woman 4 96 20
2018 Man 0 100 26
2018 Woman 0 100 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 20
2022 Woman 14 86 20
2020 Man 0 100 27
2020 Woman 0 100 13

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 36 64 20
2022 Woman 12 88 20
2020 Man 30 70 27
2020 Woman 45 55 13
2019 Man 37 63 27
2019 Woman 47 53 20
2018 Man 41 59 26
2018 Woman 32 68 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 53 20
2022 Woman 23 77 20
2020 Man 53 47 27
2020 Woman 49 51 13
2019 Man 51 49 27
2019 Woman 29 71 20
2018 Man 44 56 26
2018 Woman 40 60 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 66 34 20
2022 Woman 53 47 20
2019 Man 76 24 27
2019 Woman 48 52 20
2018 Man 55 45 26
2018 Woman 41 59 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 56 44 20
2022 Woman 41 59 20
2020 Man 41 59 27
2020 Woman 54 46 13
2019 Man 49 51 27
2019 Woman 24 76 20
2018 Man 46 54 26
2018 Woman 25 75 31

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 32 68 20
2022 Woman 16 84 20
2020 Man 45 55 27
2020 Woman 43 57 13
2019 Man 45 55 27
2019 Woman 35 65 20
2018 Man 25 75 26
2018 Woman 37 63 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 63 37 20
2022 Woman 62 38 20
2020 Man 68 32 27
2020 Woman 61 39 13
2019 Man 66 34 27
2019 Woman 40 60 20
2018 Man 37 63 26
2018 Woman 60 40 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 22 78 20
2022 Woman 32 68 20
2020 Man 26 74 27
2020 Woman 46 54 13
2019 Man 40 60 27
2019 Woman 25 75 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 20
2022 Woman 0 100 20
2020 Man 0 100 27
2020 Woman 0 100 13
2019 Man 0 100 27
2019 Woman 0 100 20
2018 Man 0 100 26
2018 Woman 0 100 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 20
2022 Woman 5 95 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 18 82 20
2022 Woman 4 96 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 53 47 20
2022 Woman 27 73 20
2020 Man 52 48 27
2020 Woman 48 52 13
2019 Man 59 41 27
2019 Woman 43 57 20
2018 Man 29 71 26
2018 Woman 28 72 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 23 77 20
2022 Woman 8 92 20
2018 Man 19 81 26
2018 Woman 16 84 31

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 26 74 20
2022 Woman 12 88 20

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 51 49 20
2022 Woman 65 35 20
2020 Man 47 53 27
2020 Woman 54 46 13
2019 Man 70 30 27
2019 Woman 69 31 20
2018 Man 53 47 26
2018 Woman 73 27 31

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 32 68 20
2022 Woman 15 85 20
2020 Man 38 62 27
2020 Woman 52 48 13
2019 Man 19 81 27
2019 Woman 24 76 20
2018 Man 29 71 26
2018 Woman 29 71 31

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 16 84 20
2022 Woman 18 82 20

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 14 86 20
2022 Woman 18 82 20

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 20
2022 Woman 12 88 20

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 20
2022 Woman 6 94 20

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 20
2022 Woman 27 73 20

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 22 78 20
2022 Woman 12 88 20

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 70 20
2022 Woman 18 82 20

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 20
2022 Woman 12 88 20

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 20
2022 Woman 26 74 20

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 89 20
2022 Woman 8 92 20

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 20
2022 Woman 12 88 20

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 20
2022 Woman 25 75 20

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 20
2022 Woman 14 86 20

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 20
2022 Woman 4 96 20
2018 Man 0 100 23
2018 Woman 19 81 31

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 25 75 20
2022 Woman 14 86 20

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 24 76 20
2022 Woman 5 95 20

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 40 60 20
2022 Woman 20 80 20
2018 Man 33 67 23
2018 Woman 19 81 31

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 20
2022 Woman 9 91 20

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 67 33 20
2022 Woman 39 61 20
2018 Man 59 41 23
2018 Woman 44 56 31

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 20
2022 Woman 0 100 20
2018 Man 0 100 23
2018 Woman 0 100 31

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 64 36 20
2022 Woman 44 56 20
2018 Man 51 49 23
2018 Woman 34 66 31

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 89 20
2022 Woman 0 100 20

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 20
2022 Woman 4 96 20

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 12 17 9 2 5 40 14 64 17 255
2022 Woman 12 11 10 7 2 44 14 55 21 260
2020 Man 20 17 15 6 5 33 5 59 18 271
2020 Woman 17 14 16 6 3 35 10 56 15 250
2019 Man 17 19 16 8 4 27 10 57 18 266
2019 Woman 11 13 16 9 3 37 11 47 22 236
2018 Man 16 18 18 4 6 34 5 55 15 254
2018 Woman 14 15 22 8 4 34 4 47 18 217

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 31 41 9 4 4 10 1 81 9 255
2022 Woman 29 34 16 5 1 13 2 74 7 260
2020 Man 41 30 11 6 3 9 1 78 9 272
2020 Woman 35 33 14 4 2 10 1 77 8 249
2019 Man 37 32 17 6 3 5 1 73 9 266
2019 Woman 29 39 17 5 0 9 1 75 6 236
2018 Man 33 36 15 5 3 7 1 75 9 254
2018 Woman 27 38 15 9 1 9 1 73 11 217
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Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 93 255
2022 Woman 6 94 260
2020 Man 6 94 271
2020 Woman 3 97 248
2019 Man 7 93 267
2019 Woman 4 96 235

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 31 69 20
2022 Woman 43 57 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 Man 85 15 20
2022 Woman 80 20 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 20
2022 Woman 10 90 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 Man 0 100 20
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 Man 16 84 20
2022 Woman 0 100 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 Man 5 95 20
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 17 83 20
2022 Woman 20 80 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 31 69 20
2022 Woman 9 91 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 59 41 20
2022 Woman 11 89 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 16 84 20
2022 Woman 9 91 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 20
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 32 68 20
2022 Woman 35 65 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 5 95 20
2022 Woman 33 67 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 20
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 Man 5 95 20
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 Man 5 95 20
2022 Woman 6 94 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 20
2022 Woman 0 100 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 Man 5 95 20
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 5 95 20
2022 Woman 11 89 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 20
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 30 70 20
2022 Woman 41 59 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 Man 30 70 20
2022 Woman 20 80 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 Man 15 85 20
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 Man 17 83 20
2022 Woman 14 86 15

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 20
2022 Woman 25 75 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 Man 0 100 20
2022 Woman 7 93 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 Man 4 96 20
2022 Woman 7 93 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 Man 0 100 20
2022 Woman 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 89 20
2022 Woman 19 81 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 Man 53 47 20
2022 Woman 47 53 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 Man 0 100 20
2022 Woman 0 100 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 Man 6 94 20
2022 Woman 6 94 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 Man 0 100 20
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 Man 0 100 20
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 Man 6 94 20
2022 Woman 6 94 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 Man 0 100 20
2022 Woman 8 92 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 Man 0 100 20
2022 Woman 12 88 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 Man 17 83 20
2022 Woman 26 74 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 Man 27 73 20
2022 Woman 26 74 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 Man 33 67 20
2022 Woman 12 88 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 Man 17 83 20
2022 Woman 12 88 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 Man 62 38 20
2022 Woman 67 33 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 Man 11 89 20
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 Man 72 28 20
2022 Woman 71 29 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 Man 17 83 20
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 Man 16 84 20
2022 Woman 8 92 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 16 15 10 3 3 41 12 65 14 255
2022 Woman 13 14 9 4 0 51 8 67 11 260
2020 Man 23 20 11 2 4 36 4 71 10 270
2020 Woman 20 14 16 3 2 38 8 62 8 249
2019 Man 19 20 15 4 4 30 8 64 12 265
2019 Woman 12 12 18 3 1 43 10 53 9 235
2018 Man 17 18 16 2 3 40 4 62 9 256
2018 Woman 17 15 17 3 1 42 5 61 7 219

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 34 36 11 2 3 12 2 81 6 255
2022 Woman 30 39 11 4 1 15 0 82 5 260
2020 Man 43 32 9 3 3 10 1 83 7 270
2020 Woman 36 36 14 3 2 9 0 79 5 249
2019 Man 38 34 13 2 4 9 1 79 7 266
2019 Woman 31 39 13 3 0 13 1 81 4 236
2018 Man 32 37 14 3 3 10 1 78 6 255
2018 Woman 31 36 18 3 1 9 2 75 4 218
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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 53 23 10 6 5 0 2 78 11 250
2022 Woman 46 27 12 7 5 0 2 75 12 260
2020 Man 53 32 8 5 1 0 1 86 6 269
2020 Woman 56 24 11 5 3 0 0 80 9 245
2019 Man 54 24 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 264
2019 Woman 40 30 12 7 8 0 3 73 15 236
2018 Man 44 28 16 5 4 0 2 74 10 256
2018 Woman 42 30 12 7 6 1 3 74 13 218

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 10 19 34 17 19 0 1 30 37 250
2022 Woman 15 25 26 19 14 0 0 40 34 260
2020 Man 14 21 23 23 19 0 0 35 41 271
2020 Woman 13 21 31 18 17 0 0 34 35 250
2019 Man 19 25 24 22 10 0 0 43 32 265
2019 Woman 13 22 32 17 15 0 1 35 32 236
2018 Man 9 28 32 17 13 0 0 38 31 255
2018 Woman 13 24 32 16 14 1 1 37 31 218

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 18 30 30 9 10 2 1 49 19 250
2022 Woman 22 27 31 12 6 0 1 50 19 260
2020 Man 20 28 26 15 10 0 0 48 25 271
2020 Woman 24 22 30 13 10 0 2 46 24 249
2019 Man 25 33 22 13 7 0 0 57 20 265
2019 Woman 18 30 25 17 8 0 1 48 26 235
2018 Man 17 29 33 14 7 0 0 46 21 252
2018 Woman 15 30 28 14 10 0 3 47 25 218

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 11 20 31 21 15 1 1 32 37 255
2022 Woman 16 22 27 18 16 1 0 39 34 260
2020 Man 15 22 27 17 18 1 1 37 36 268
2020 Woman 16 25 24 19 14 1 1 43 33 250
2019 Man 18 21 26 20 14 0 1 39 34 264
2019 Woman 20 24 22 19 13 0 2 45 32 234
2018 Man 12 22 30 20 15 1 1 35 35 254
2018 Woman 15 29 26 13 13 1 3 46 27 216

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 33 28 20 9 7 2 2 63 16 255
2022 Woman 41 26 16 5 8 0 5 70 14 260
2020 Man 32 25 23 10 8 0 1 58 19 269
2020 Woman 34 27 19 10 8 0 3 62 19 249
2019 Man 41 25 19 9 3 0 2 68 12 264
2019 Woman 37 30 17 6 5 0 4 70 12 235
2018 Man 31 31 20 8 6 0 4 64 14 255
2018 Woman 37 27 18 10 3 1 4 67 14 218

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 29 29 22 10 8 0 2 60 18 255
2022 Woman 40 25 16 10 8 0 1 66 18 260
2020 Man 27 25 23 16 9 0 0 52 25 270
2020 Woman 28 30 20 12 10 0 1 58 21 249
2019 Man 33 28 23 11 5 0 0 61 16 265
2019 Woman 34 26 20 11 6 0 2 62 17 234
2018 Man 23 35 22 11 9 0 0 58 19 254
2018 Woman 26 34 20 12 6 1 1 61 19 217

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 29 31 21 9 7 2 1 62 17 255
2022 Woman 39 29 18 8 2 1 3 71 10 260
2020 Man 37 30 17 11 4 1 0 68 15 271
2020 Woman 36 37 17 7 3 0 1 73 10 245
2019 Man 24 34 24 12 5 1 0 58 18 265
2019 Woman 23 39 23 10 2 1 1 64 13 235
2018 Man 17 37 24 15 5 1 1 55 21 256
2018 Woman 30 31 24 9 3 1 2 63 12 214

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 18 40 23 13 4 1 1 59 18 255
2022 Woman 29 31 20 12 5 0 2 62 17 260
2020 Man 26 39 18 12 4 1 0 65 16 271
2020 Woman 27 34 23 14 2 0 0 61 16 248
2019 Man 20 36 27 10 5 0 0 57 16 264
2019 Woman 21 30 30 13 5 0 0 51 18 236
2018 Man 16 31 31 15 6 0 1 48 21 254
2018 Woman 18 32 31 12 5 0 1 51 18 214

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 29 32 23 8 6 1 1 62 15 255
2022 Woman 35 33 18 6 5 1 2 70 12 260
2020 Man 28 43 16 9 4 0 0 72 12 269
2020 Woman 32 36 20 10 2 0 0 67 12 249
2019 Man 25 34 24 9 7 1 0 59 17 266
2019 Woman 26 33 21 14 5 0 2 59 19 234
2018 Man 20 37 25 10 7 0 0 57 17 255
2018 Woman 26 33 23 11 5 1 2 60 16 213

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 42 33 9 8 6 0 1 77 14 255
2022 Woman 60 19 12 6 1 0 1 80 8 260
2020 Man 48 28 14 6 3 0 0 77 9 269
2020 Woman 53 23 13 7 3 0 0 76 11 246
2019 Man 42 26 15 9 8 0 0 68 17 266
2019 Woman 39 33 15 7 4 0 2 73 11 233

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 40 36 12 6 4 1 1 78 10 255
2022 Woman 48 30 10 8 3 0 2 79 12 260
2020 Man 26 33 23 12 6 0 0 59 18 272
2020 Woman 28 25 25 15 5 0 0 54 21 250

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 26 29 22 17 5 0 1 55 22 255
2022 Woman 42 28 20 8 2 0 0 69 11 260
2020 Man 25 30 25 13 7 0 0 56 20 272
2020 Woman 28 32 22 13 5 0 0 60 18 250
2019 Man 33 29 19 12 5 1 0 63 17 262
2019 Woman 35 29 20 9 6 0 1 65 15 235
2018 Man 26 33 25 9 7 0 1 59 15 252
2018 Woman 27 33 20 13 5 0 2 62 18 213

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 66 21 7 3 2 0 2 89 5 255
2022 Woman 70 17 7 2 1 1 3 90 2 260
2020 Man 45 33 17 2 2 0 1 78 4 270
2020 Woman 45 26 16 8 2 0 2 73 11 248
2019 Man 68 21 8 1 2 0 0 89 3 261
2019 Woman 70 18 7 2 2 0 1 90 4 235
2018 Man 64 24 6 3 2 0 1 89 5 252
2018 Woman 69 18 6 3 2 0 2 89 5 212

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 58 28 8 3 1 1 2 88 4 255
2022 Woman 66 24 5 1 1 0 2 93 2 260
2020 Man 26 42 20 7 5 0 0 68 12 270
2020 Woman 31 33 25 8 2 0 0 65 10 248

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 81 7 1 1 0 0 10 97 1 255
2022 Woman 75 9 1 2 1 0 13 97 2 260
2020 Man 73 14 6 1 1 0 4 92 2 270
2020 Woman 71 19 3 0 0 0 7 96 1 249
2019 Man 82 9 2 0 1 0 4 96 2 264
2019 Woman 81 8 1 0 0 0 9 98 1 234
2018 Man 78 12 4 1 0 0 4 94 1 256
2018 Woman 81 10 2 2 0 0 5 96 2 213

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 79 5 5 2 4 0 5 88 7 255
2022 Woman 79 8 3 2 3 1 5 92 5 260
2020 Man 81 8 4 1 4 0 2 90 5 269
2020 Woman 82 6 3 3 1 0 5 93 4 247
2019 Man 73 11 6 3 6 0 1 85 9 265
2019 Woman 70 13 8 3 1 1 4 87 4 236
2018 Man 77 7 6 2 5 0 4 87 7 256
2018 Woman 71 15 7 3 1 0 3 89 4 212

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 67 20 8 2 1 0 3 89 3 255
2022 Woman 68 16 6 3 2 0 4 88 6 260
2020 Man 68 20 9 1 2 0 1 88 3 270
2020 Woman 66 18 7 3 1 0 5 88 4 250
2019 Man 61 22 11 2 3 0 1 84 5 264
2019 Woman 57 20 14 5 2 0 3 79 7 233
2018 Man 60 26 9 2 2 0 1 87 3 256
2018 Woman 58 21 10 6 3 0 2 80 10 215

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 68 15 5 5 4 0 2 86 9 255
2022 Woman 70 12 8 3 3 0 4 86 5 260
2020 Man 73 15 6 2 4 0 0 88 6 268
2020 Woman 74 10 6 4 2 0 5 88 6 249
2019 Man 66 15 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 263
2019 Woman 65 18 10 3 2 0 3 85 4 235
2018 Man 64 16 11 4 4 0 1 81 8 254
2018 Woman 66 14 8 8 2 0 2 81 11 215

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 70 11 5 1 0 0 12 93 2 250
2022 Woman 67 5 3 1 1 0 24 94 2 260
2020 Man 67 13 4 1 1 0 14 93 2 270
2020 Woman 69 6 4 3 1 0 18 91 4 249
2019 Man 68 13 5 0 1 0 13 93 1 264
2019 Woman 53 9 5 2 1 1 30 89 5 235
2018 Man 60 12 4 2 0 0 21 92 3 255
2018 Woman 49 15 5 2 1 0 28 89 4 217

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 80 13 2 0 1 0 4 97 1 250
2022 Woman 80 7 3 1 0 0 9 96 1 260
2020 Man 80 12 4 2 0 0 1 93 3 271
2020 Woman 79 13 2 1 0 0 5 97 2 250
2019 Man 80 10 4 2 1 0 3 93 3 263
2019 Woman 79 12 2 0 0 0 6 97 0 234
2018 Man 72 14 5 1 1 0 8 93 2 253
2018 Woman 72 14 4 1 1 1 7 93 2 217

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 81 13 2 0 1 1 2 97 1 255
2022 Woman 80 8 4 2 1 0 4 92 3 260
2020 Man 78 12 5 1 1 0 2 92 2 272
2020 Woman 76 10 7 2 2 0 3 88 4 249
2019 Man 82 9 3 2 2 0 2 92 5 264
2019 Woman 77 9 5 4 3 0 3 88 6 236
2018 Man 76 11 5 3 2 0 3 90 5 256
2018 Woman 72 11 4 1 3 1 8 91 5 217

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 61 21 11 3 2 0 1 83 6 255
2022 Woman 56 21 13 5 1 0 3 79 7 260
2020 Man 53 24 16 3 3 0 1 78 6 272
2020 Woman 44 34 12 5 3 0 2 80 7 249
2019 Man 65 19 9 2 2 0 3 86 4 264
2019 Woman 56 22 15 3 2 0 1 80 5 235
2018 Man 58 26 8 4 1 0 2 86 6 256
2018 Woman 54 27 11 4 2 0 2 82 6 216

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 6 28 42 17 7 0 0 34 24 255
2022 Woman 12 28 39 14 6 0 1 41 20 260
2020 Man 10 33 34 18 5 0 0 43 23 272
2020 Woman 12 32 37 14 6 0 0 44 20 250
2019 Man 15 33 35 13 4 0 0 48 17 266
2019 Woman 16 30 34 17 3 0 0 46 20 236
2018 Man 10 28 44 13 4 0 0 39 17 255
2018 Woman 11 31 38 16 4 0 0 42 21 218

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 17 47 21 10 0 0 31 22 255
2022 Woman 6 16 36 25 17 0 1 42 22 260
2020 Man 9 18 40 25 8 0 0 33 27 270
2020 Woman 8 24 35 20 13 0 0 33 32 250
2019 Man 6 17 38 24 16 0 0 39 22 267
2019 Woman 8 21 37 21 13 0 0 34 29 236
2018 Man 6 13 43 30 7 0 0 37 19 253
2018 Woman 5 22 41 25 6 0 1 31 28 218

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 25 49 14 6 2 4 0 77 8 255
2022 Woman 34 47 12 4 0 3 0 83 5 260
2020 Man 50 39 6 2 1 2 0 90 3 272
2020 Woman 47 45 5 2 0 1 0 93 3 249
2019 Man 34 44 17 2 1 1 1 80 3 266
2019 Woman 36 46 12 4 1 2 0 83 5 232
2018 Man 31 44 14 6 1 3 0 78 8 254
2018 Woman 33 51 10 3 1 2 0 86 4 219

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 14 33 36 12 4 255
2022 Woman 16 29 36 15 3 260

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 46 32 11 3 4 4 0 81 7 255
2022 Woman 58 29 6 3 1 2 2 90 4 260
2020 Man 51 32 9 4 2 2 0 85 6 272
2020 Woman 51 34 7 3 2 1 0 87 5 247

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 41 31 9 9 5 3 1 75 15 255
2022 Woman 50 29 7 9 3 2 1 82 12 260
2020 Man 41 30 14 8 6 1 0 72 14 271
2020 Woman 43 36 8 10 3 0 0 79 13 248

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 49 34 7 3 4 2 1 86 7 255
2022 Woman 61 26 4 4 2 2 1 90 6 260
2020 Man 54 30 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 270
2020 Woman 57 30 7 4 2 0 0 88 6 249

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 26 43 14 9 5 2 1 71 14 255
2022 Woman 34 43 11 8 2 2 0 78 11 260
2020 Man 39 38 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 271
2020 Woman 36 42 14 5 2 1 0 79 7 248
2019 Man 28 41 17 10 4 1 0 69 14 266
2019 Woman 28 40 20 10 2 0 0 69 11 236
2018 Man 21 43 21 10 4 1 0 64 14 255
2018 Woman 27 39 18 11 3 2 0 68 14 218

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 17 52 15 12 2 2 0 70 14 115
2022 Woman 15 55 15 10 1 2 1 73 11 80
2020 Man 16 55 19 6 2 3 0 73 8 112
2020 Woman 29 44 15 11 0 0 0 73 11 71
2019 Man 19 51 14 3 3 2 8 78 7 111
2019 Woman 18 54 11 11 5 0 2 73 16 64
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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 8 92 255
2022 Woman 11 89 260
2020 Man 7 93 272
2020 Woman 10 90 250
2019 Man 9 91 265
2019 Woman 11 89 236

Question 84. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 54 46 20
2022 Woman 73 27 30
2020 Man 39 61 18
2020 Woman 36 64 25

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 93 7 20
2022 Woman 66 34 30
2020 Man 68 32 19
2020 Woman 80 20 25
2019 Man 78 22 22
2019 Woman 81 19 26

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 63 32 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 20
2022 Woman 47 33 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 20
2020 Man 60 16 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 13
2020 Woman 56 24 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 20
2019 Man 60 28 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2019 Woman 85 10 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 20

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 46 38 6 1 2 4 3 90 3 255
2022 Woman 51 32 6 4 0 2 4 89 5 260
2020 Man 49 34 9 2 1 1 4 88 3 270
2020 Woman 47 37 6 5 1 1 4 88 6 249
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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 7 75 15 3 255
2022 Woman 15 70 12 3 260
2020 Man 11 57 29 2 272
2020 Woman 22 63 13 3 250

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 62 38 15
2022 Woman 39 61 40
2020 Man 79 21 33
2020 Woman 64 36 58

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 34 23 0 22 16 5 0 60 40 15
2022 Woman 37 20 16 17 11 0 0 57 27 40
2020 Man 22 42 12 19 3 0 3 66 22 33
2020 Woman 30 26 11 19 8 0 5 59 29 57

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 20 5 11 16 21 5 22 34 51 15
2022 Woman 7 13 10 16 35 0 19 24 63 40
2020 Man 18 18 12 12 10 3 28 53 31 33
2020 Woman 19 18 8 9 22 0 24 49 41 57

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 54 8 3 2 2 6 25 89 6 255
2022 Woman 46 9 8 4 5 3 26 77 12 260
2020 Man 61 14 5 2 1 3 14 90 4 272
2020 Woman 50 12 7 6 4 2 20 79 12 249
2019 Man 70 10 8 3 2 0 7 87 5 266
2019 Woman 51 10 9 6 8 1 15 72 17 231
2018 Man 67 7 6 4 3 1 11 85 8 255
2018 Woman 59 11 6 6 5 1 12 80 13 218
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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 22 19 41 12 6 195
2022 Woman 32 19 33 6 10 150

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 83 17 220
2022 Woman 78 22 155

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 52 48 215
2022 Woman 47 53 155

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 74 26 215
2022 Woman 75 25 155

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 71 29 215
2022 Woman 67 33 155

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 39 61 215
2022 Woman 23 77 155

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 50 50 215
2022 Woman 47 53 155

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 25 75 215
2022 Woman 20 80 155

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 28 72 215
2022 Woman 18 82 155

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 215
2022 Woman 18 82 155

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 54 215
2022 Woman 39 61 155

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 33 67 215
2022 Woman 24 76 155

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 8 92 215
2022 Woman 4 96 155

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 3 97 215
2022 Woman 6 94 155

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 77 15 2 1 1 0 3 96 2 220
2022 Woman 84 10 2 2 1 0 2 96 2 155

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 6 12 25 19 30 4 4 53 21 215
2022 Woman 9 14 18 16 34 4 6 55 26 155

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 26 22 17 16 6 2 36 39 215
2022 Woman 9 24 20 23 22 4 0 46 34 155
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