2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Institutes of Health Research by Question 111. In total, how many years have you been working in your current department or agency?

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.

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	59	33	3	5	0	92	5	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	53	35	3	6	3	89	9	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	49	43	4	2	2	92	4	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	77	19	3	0	0	97	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	43	1	6	3	91	9	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	59	34	3	4	0	93	4	117

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	80	16	2	1	1	1	0	96	2	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	77	15	2	4	0	1	0	94	4	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	70	24	3	1	1	0	1	95	2	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	88	9	0	0	4	0	0	96	4	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	82	13	2	1	2	0	0	95	3	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	77	19	2	2	0	0	1	96	3	117

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	67	24	4	2	1	1	2	93	3	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	64	29	1	3	0	1	2	96	3	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	55	30	8	5	0	0	2	87	5	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	74	22	0	4	0	0	0	96	4	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	42	37	11	6	3	0	1	80	9	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	60	29	7	3	1	0	1	90	3	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	48	36	5	8	3	0	0	84	11	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	59	30	8	3	0	1	0	89	3	96

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	43	44	7	3	1	0	1	88	5	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	38	9	8	3	0	1	80	11	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	31	13	8	4	0	0	75	12	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	53	39	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	45	5	5	4	0	1	86	9	114
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	42	48	6	4	1	0	0	90	5	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	39	10	10	6	0	1	73	16	90
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	29	53	7	8	3	0	0	82	11	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	24	48	8	11	8	1	1	73	19	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	30	42	13	12	3	0	1	72	15	113

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	68	23	4	4	0	0	1	92	4	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	63	28	3	3	1	1	1	92	4	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	50	34	9	5	1	0	1	85	6	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	64	29	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	59	26	9	4	3	0	0	85	6	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	61	31	4	3	0	0	1	93	3	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	44	42	8	4	1	1	0	87	5	90
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	54	32	8	5	1	0	0	86	6	97

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	65	24	6	4	1	1	89	5	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	57	23	8	8	4	0	80	12	125
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	32	5	15	4	0	76	19	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	59	23	11	8	0	0	81	8	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	55	24	11	6	3	0	79	10	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	46	34	9	8	3	0	80	11	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	36	10	11	4	0	75	15	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	40	37	10	10	3	0	77	13	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	50	33	9	6	3	1	83	9	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	48	35	5	8	3	0	84	12	113

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	38	8	6	1	85	7	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	38	43	12	4	3	82	7	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	38	43	10	4	4	82	8	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	33	48	15	4	0	81	4	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	44	39	10	5	2	83	7	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	48	44	6	3	0	92	3	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	49	14	5	2	79	7	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	34	44	10	8	4	78	12	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	36	38	8	13	4	74	17	110
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	42	14	7	4	75	11	113

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	31	8	4	1	87	4	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	45	38	6	7	4	83	11	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	38	35	10	11	6	73	17	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	25	35	28	11	0	60	11	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	55	31	6	4	5	86	9	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	46	6	4	1	89	5	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	45	8	14	4	74	18	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	37	14	15	5	66	21	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	33	33	18	8	9	66	17	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	35	31	14	12	8	66	20	113

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	51	38	6	4	1	0	89	5	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	42	46	5	4	3	0	88	7	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	33	49	5	9	2	2	83	11	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	44	41	12	4	0	0	85	4	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	35	42	12	9	2	0	78	10	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	39	48	4	8	1	0	87	9	115
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	53	10	14	4	0	72	18	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	24	57	5	10	4	0	80	15	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	31	38	12	15	4	0	69	19	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	27	45	13	10	5	0	72	15	112

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	65	33	0	3	0	0	0	97	3	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	59	32	6	1	2	0	0	91	4	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	54	36	5	3	3	0	0	89	6	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	56	33	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	53	38	4	3	1	0	0	91	5	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	64	26	4	4	1	0	1	90	5	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	38	43	10	8	1	0	0	81	10	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	41	42	11	5	1	1	0	84	6	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	54	35	8	3	0	0	0	89	3	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	42	5	6	1	0	0	88	7	113

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	62	26	9	2	1	0	88	3	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	48	33	10	6	2	0	81	8	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	38	42	9	5	6	0	80	11	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	30	44	11	15	0	0	73	15	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	40	6	5	4	0	85	9	114
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	42	7	3	1	1	88	4	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	27	45	10	14	5	0	72	19	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	42	17	7	8	0	68	15	96
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	30	45	10	9	5	0	75	15	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	35	11	15	6	0	68	21	112

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	59	31	5	3	0	1	91	4	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	59	35	3	3	1	0	94	3	125
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	63	31	4	2	1	0	93	3	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	45	48	0	7	0	0	93	7	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	38	10	4	1	0	84	5	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	70	27	4	0	0	0	96	0	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	44	5	4	1	0	90	5	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	57	36	6	1	0	0	93	1	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	43	37	10	9	1	0	80	10	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	46	36	13	4	1	0	82	5	112

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	43	8	6	2	0	0	84	8	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	39	47	3	9	4	0	0	85	12	125
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	37	45	12	5	2	0	0	82	7	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	28	53	7	11	0	0	0	82	11	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	42	11	8	2	0	0	79	10	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	41	46	9	4	1	0	0	87	5	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	45	14	11	4	0	0	72	14	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	49	12	12	4	0	0	73	16	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	48	15	12	0	1	1	72	12	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	34	41	14	8	3	0	0	75	11	112

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	35	9	3	1	87	4	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	54	31	6	4	4	85	9	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	43	37	10	7	2	80	10	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	32	46	18	4	0	79	4	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	43	32	10	12	2	75	15	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	49	31	15	2	3	80	5	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	35	42	12	7	4	77	11	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	32	42	16	8	2	74	10	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	35	16	9	4	72	12	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	36	10	9	5	76	14	113

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	60	33	4	2	1	0	0	93	3	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	36	5	7	3	1	0	84	11	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	37	38	10	10	4	0	1	76	14	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	34	51	8	4	4	0	0	85	7	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	45	42	7	4	1	1	0	88	5	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	47	43	6	4	1	0	0	89	5	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	50	13	8	4	0	0	75	12	90
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	46	15	8	5	0	0	72	13	96
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	32	33	20	12	3	0	0	64	15	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	45	14	9	3	0	1	74	12	113

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	32	10	1	0	1	90	1	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	49	40	5	2	3	0	89	6	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	43	44	6	2	5	0	87	7	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	29	63	7	0	0	0	93	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	53	37	3	5	1	0	91	6	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	49	41	9	1	0	0	90	1	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	47	10	11	1	0	78	12	90
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	37	44	14	5	1	0	81	5	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	37	13	10	1	0	76	11	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	41	14	7	2	0	77	9	113

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	58	27	9	4	2	0	85	6	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	31	14	9	6	0	71	15	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	22	32	21	12	13	0	54	25	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	48	24	11	8	8	0	72	17	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	35	15	11	2	0	72	13	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	31	32	16	10	11	0	63	21	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	33	26	10	5	0	60	15	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	20	35	19	18	8	0	55	26	96
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	29	21	6	3	0	70	9	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	37	34	16	8	4	1	72	12	113

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	7	12	23	37	17	1	1	56	20	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	26	34	14	11	0	1	26	40	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	7	34	39	8	10	0	2	18	42	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	0	20	49	21	10	0	0	31	20	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	13	19	41	17	9	0	1	26	32	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	6	32	38	17	8	0	0	25	37	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	35	35	13	4	0	0	16	49	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	14	36	35	12	3	0	0	15	50	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	10	25	36	22	2	3	1	25	37	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	10	29	41	19	2	0	0	21	39	112

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	18	22	29	12	15	3	1	28	42	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	22	24	30	15	7	0	1	22	47	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	26	31	11	7	0	3	19	49	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	8	27	41	0	23	0	0	23	35	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	11	21	32	21	12	2	1	34	33	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	22	44	19	3	0	0	22	33	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	28	28	14	3	1	1	18	54	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	19	30	31	11	6	1	1	18	50	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	12	21	34	23	7	2	1	30	35	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	10	27	36	21	3	2	1	24	38	111

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	3	12	22	34	27	1	0	62	15	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	26	32	17	15	0	2	33	35	125
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	22	40	18	7	0	1	26	34	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	7	20	44	17	10	0	0	28	28	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	12	15	27	29	14	0	2	44	28	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	10	20	45	21	4	0	0	25	30	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	12	24	43	17	5	0	0	21	36	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	16	26	40	14	3	0	1	18	42	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	6	12	38	27	14	2	0	42	19	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	4	27	44	20	6	0	0	26	31	112

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	7	13	22	24	31	1	2	56	21	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	25	34	13	11	0	3	25	41	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	30	28	9	5	0	4	15	56	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	19	16	31	7	27	0	0	34	35	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	13	24	33	18	1	3	53	22	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	16	30	31	18	4	0	0	22	47	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	18	26	30	18	9	0	0	27	43	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	20	32	32	8	5	0	2	14	53	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	11	16	31	19	16	3	4	38	29	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	28	29	27	4	0	1	31	40	110

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	4	18	19	22	21	10	5	52	26	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	23	33	11	13	3	3	26	39	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	15	25	33	12	8	0	8	21	43	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	19	26	28	10	17	0	0	27	45	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	10	14	22	34	15	3	3	51	26	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	13	21	38	23	7	0	0	29	33	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	22	35	13	9	1	0	22	42	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	19	30	37	10	2	0	2	12	50	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	11	18	25	23	12	8	3	39	33	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	28	28	22	6	1	0	28	44	111

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	10	18	31	21	13	5	2	37	30	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	23	33	17	10	0	4	28	38	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	32	37	10	8	0	3	18	44	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	12	26	30	14	17	0	0	31	39	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	9	20	25	31	13	2	1	45	30	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	26	42	17	7	0	0	24	35	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	12	25	36	22	5	1	0	27	37	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	28	35	14	7	1	1	22	42	96
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	7	19	32	26	9	4	2	37	28	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	6	24	45	20	4	1	0	24	30	111

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	3	5	21	29	40	2	1	71	8	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	4	7	18	42	25	1	2	70	11	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	2	11	32	31	21	1	1	54	13	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	4	3	18	32	44	0	0	75	7	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	2	11	29	38	18	1	3	57	13	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	9	41	33	17	0	1	50	9	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	6	19	34	31	11	0	0	41	24	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	6	14	38	28	12	0	2	41	20	97

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	23	10	3	2	14	8	81	7	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	40	9	3	6	7	7	80	10	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	33	24	19	5	4	5	10	67	10	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	21	23	30	4	4	7	12	54	9	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	31	29	17	6	2	11	5	71	9	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	38	30	13	7	3	5	4	75	11	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	26	17	8	5	2	6	68	14	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	35	14	9	5	9	2	68	16	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	26	30	16	7	4	11	7	67	13	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	35	13	8	7	7	4	69	17	113

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	69	21	3	5	1	0	0	91	6	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	61	26	7	3	3	0	0	86	7	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	68	20	7	4	1	1	0	88	5	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	58	21	10	7	0	4	0	82	8	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	61	22	8	3	3	2	0	84	7	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	65	20	8	2	3	2	0	87	5	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	57	27	7	6	4	0	0	84	10	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	46	34	5	12	2	1	0	81	14	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	31	8	11	4	0	0	77	15	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	55	20	7	9	6	2	1	77	15	113

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	78	16	2	2	2	0	0	94	4	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	62	32	2	1	3	0	0	94	4	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	71	21	4	2	1	1	0	93	3	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	58	31	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	66	24	3	7	1	0	0	90	7	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	65	27	4	4	1	0	0	92	4	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	58	33	1	4	3	0	0	92	7	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	46	43	6	5	0	0	0	89	5	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	33	5	2	1	0	1	92	4	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	51	37	8	3	1	0	0	88	4	113

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	66	25	7	1	1	0	92	1	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	65	27	2	4	2	0	92	6	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	57	34	5	3	1	1	92	4	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	42	44	10	4	0	0	86	4	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	38	5	3	2	0	90	4	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	56	36	4	3	1	0	92	4	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	36	5	5	1	0	89	6	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	36	11	6	2	1	81	8	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	30	16	4	1	1	79	6	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	34	10	3	2	0	86	5	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	32	6	5	3	4	2	84	9	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	22	5	6	5	6	7	80	14	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	46	26	5	9	5	5	4	79	15	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	37	34	16	4	3	7	0	75	8	25

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	42	38	7	3	4	5	1	85	7	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	24	5	5	4	8	7	83	11	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	46	25	9	5	4	7	4	80	10	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	37	34	16	4	3	7	0	75	8	25

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	65	20	4	6	1	1	3	88	7	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	56	27	6	5	1	0	4	88	6	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	66	17	12	2	0	0	3	85	2	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	50	29	15	0	0	0	7	84	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	26	9	4	0	0	4	86	5	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	61	27	8	3	2	0	0	88	4	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	65	26	4	1	3	0	1	92	4	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	52	30	11	2	1	1	3	85	4	98

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	66	27	2	2	1	1	0	94	4	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	51	34	6	7	3	0	0	85	10	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	52	26	12	6	3	0	0	79	10	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	32	46	22	0	0	0	0	78	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	53	30	7	6	3	0	0	84	9	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	47	38	9	4	3	0	0	84	7	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	48	31	9	6	4	0	1	80	10	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	38	36	10	14	2	0	0	74	16	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	33	12	8	4	2	0	75	13	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	44	30	11	10	5	0	0	74	15	113

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	66	19	11	1	1	2	0	87	2	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	64	22	4	7	1	0	1	87	9	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	61	21	9	4	3	1	0	83	8	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	44	23	27	0	0	0	7	72	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	26	8	4	4	0	1	83	9	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	57	21	12	5	3	1	1	79	8	117

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	66	25	5	3	1	0	0	91	4	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	57	30	5	5	2	0	0	88	7	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	53	27	9	7	3	0	1	81	11	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	43	42	11	4	0	0	0	84	4	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	27	8	5	3	0	0	84	8	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	51	32	9	3	5	0	0	83	8	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	51	25	14	5	3	0	2	78	8	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	41	36	12	8	3	1	0	77	11	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	31	8	8	6	1	0	77	14	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	46	25	15	10	3	0	2	72	13	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	75	14	5	1	2	1	2	91	3	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	71	20	2	2	1	2	2	95	3	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	71	23	2	1	0	2	1	97	1	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	66	30	0	3	0	0	0	97	3	25

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	66	29	2	1	2	95	3	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	62	27	5	5	1	89	6	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	62	22	7	6	3	84	9	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	57	28	15	0	0	85	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	64	25	4	4	3	89	7	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	65	20	8	4	3	85	7	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	53	26	11	7	3	78	10	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	32	17	6	1	76	8	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	26	17	6	4	73	11	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	43	32	10	9	6	75	15	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	89	9	1	0	0	0	2	99	0	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	82	11	2	3	0	1	1	95	3	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	78	11	4	3	3	0	0	90	7	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	86	0	4	4	7	0	0	86	10	25
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	85	7	2	4	1	0	2	93	5	90
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	74	12	3	6	3	1	0	87	9	98

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	54	28	5	3	3	7	0	88	6	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	36	11	1	5	6	0	82	6	125
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	32	35	12	8	6	7	0	72	15	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	17	40	27	8	0	8	0	62	8	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	42	31	12	6	3	6	0	78	9	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	30	45	14	3	2	5	0	79	5	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	42	13	8	5	2	0	73	14	90
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	44	22	5	5	1	0	68	10	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	42	29	11	6	2	9	0	78	10	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	20	45	15	9	4	7	1	71	14	112

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	45	33	10	5	2	4	82	7	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	41	9	11	5	1	75	16	125
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	41	19	11	5	1	65	16	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	21	40	16	19	0	4	63	20	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	39	37	11	8	3	2	77	11	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	54	14	7	2	1	77	9	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	27	37	16	13	8	0	64	20	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	39	20	19	3	1	57	23	96
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	35	36	17	5	4	2	73	9	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	41	21	16	7	2	55	23	113

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	36	38	12	5	3	6	79	8	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	35	10	18	10	2	61	28	125
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	14	33	26	14	7	6	50	23	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	13	44	16	12	8	7	62	21	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	32	20	13	4	1	62	17	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	15	48	18	12	3	3	65	16	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	37	19	20	7	2	52	29	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	39	21	21	7	2	50	28	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	24	27	24	14	4	7	55	20	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	6	31	23	29	8	2	38	39	112

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	37	10	10	7	3	73	17	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	34	14	17	8	1	60	26	125
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	14	37	19	21	7	3	53	28	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	13	48	27	4	8	0	61	11	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	28	37	10	19	6	0	65	25	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	49	20	16	3	2	61	19	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	34	14	24	12	1	49	36	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	15	36	19	21	8	0	51	29	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	17	27	27	21	5	4	46	27	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	29	24	26	13	1	36	40	113

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	31	30	20	8	4	6	65	14	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	26	31	10	7	2	52	17	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	27	29	20	16	7	1	57	23	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	34	18	33	15	0	0	51	15	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	30	27	21	14	7	1	58	21	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	22	31	29	11	7	0	53	18	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	33	28	9	3	1	59	12	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	27	25	13	8	1	53	22	98

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	41	4	3	2	3	91	5	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	45	7	6	1	0	86	7	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	35	44	10	10	1	0	79	11	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	43	39	18	0	0	0	82	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	40	9	8	2	0	80	10	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	48	8	7	2	0	84	9	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	41	22	8	3	0	67	10	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	50	19	12	2	0	67	14	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	45	13	10	3	1	74	13	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	50	20	11	5	0	64	16	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	27	40	11	9	4	8	1	73	15	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	22	32	16	22	7	1	0	54	29	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	13	38	16	28	6	0	0	50	34	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	14	40	25	21	0	0	0	54	21	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	43	14	12	3	4	0	69	17	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	43	21	15	3	0	0	60	19	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	10	28	11	39	11	1	0	38	51	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	4	33	25	25	13	0	0	37	38	98

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	42	12	9	4	3	1	74	14	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	34	15	11	3	4	1	69	15	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	31	41	8	12	6	2	1	74	18	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	18	35	31	8	0	8	0	58	8	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	31	31	11	13	8	5	1	66	22	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	34	36	15	8	5	1	2	72	13	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	29	14	15	10	2	2	60	25	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	35	16	12	4	6	2	65	17	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	28	34	14	13	8	1	2	65	21	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	38	15	10	6	3	2	68	17	112

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	39	47	9	3	2	0	86	5	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	44	16	7	2	0	75	9	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	33	41	11	6	7	3	76	12	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	21	43	31	4	0	0	64	4	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	38	17	5	3	3	74	8	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	35	35	17	9	3	1	71	12	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	36	23	8	8	0	61	16	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	43	28	4	3	1	64	8	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	44	15	8	3	2	74	11	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	40	24	6	3	2	66	10	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	24	27	15	9	5	19	1	64	17	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	24	18	6	8	13	5	61	17	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	20	17	16	9	8	4	52	29	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	14	15	34	3	16	4	14	35	24	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	27	21	21	12	6	13	1	56	20	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	22	28	15	16	6	10	3	57	25	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	16	17	24	13	18	7	5	38	35	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	21	20	16	15	10	6	38	37	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	17	17	20	10	7	23	6	48	23	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	23	20	12	18	13	3	41	35	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	36	38	12	7	3	5	0	77	10	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	47	14	9	5	1	0	72	14	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	32	18	18	7	2	0	56	25	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	7	48	23	4	11	0	7	59	16	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	27	44	11	10	5	2	1	74	15	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	24	32	22	17	4	2	0	57	20	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	17	36	21	18	7	0	0	53	26	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	10	38	21	19	7	4	0	50	27	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	34	16	17	8	3	0	58	26	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	38	17	18	13	0	0	51	32	112

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	56	26	7	5	4	1	2	84	9	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	46	25	16	3	6	1	3	74	10	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	42	26	16	5	4	1	6	73	10	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	56	12	15	0	0	0	17	82	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	24	13	9	3	1	4	75	12	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	52	22	11	4	7	1	3	76	12	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	43	29	12	10	5	0	1	72	16	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	42	27	14	6	5	2	5	74	11	98

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	66	19	6	5	2	0	2	87	7	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	53	25	15	3	3	1	1	79	6	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	52	21	18	5	0	0	4	76	5	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	55	13	8	4	4	0	17	81	9	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	56	22	9	8	2	0	3	81	10	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	63	22	11	2	0	0	2	87	2	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	33	15	2	6	0	2	76	9	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	47	27	15	5	1	2	3	78	6	98

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	79	8	4	1	0	4	3	95	1	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	77	7	1	3	2	6	5	94	6	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	73	8	6	2	2	3	5	89	5	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	65	7	8	0	4	0	17	86	4	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	75	10	4	3	1	4	4	92	4	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	78	8	4	2	0	4	4	93	2	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	74	9	5	1	1	7	2	91	3	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	74	10	2	5	1	1	6	91	6	97

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	83	5	1	1	1	1	9	98	1	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	83	3	3	0	0	2	9	97	0	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	70	7	5	0	2	2	13	91	3	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	64	11	4	0	0	0	21	95	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	72	12	5	1	1	1	8	93	2	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	83	6	4	0	0	2	6	96	0	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	80	5	1	0	2	1	11	97	2	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	79	7	0	0	0	1	13	100	0	98

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	35	33	11	8	5	7	1	73	14	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	34	11	14	5	2	4	69	20	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	45	6	17	15	0	0	62	31	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	18	13	29	12	16	0	13	35	32	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	33	15	13	8	2	1	64	21	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	19	31	21	14	13	0	2	51	28	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	22	33	11	14	17	2	0	57	32	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	6	35	19	22	16	0	1	42	39	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	27	16	18	13	1	2	51	32	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	17	23	18	20	19	3	1	41	41	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	42	40	8	5	1	4	0	85	7	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	50	11	6	1	0	0	82	7	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	48	15	4	5	1	0	77	8	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	26	36	26	11	0	0	0	63	11	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	33	45	11	4	5	1	1	79	9	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	30	50	12	4	2	2	0	81	6	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	46	19	4	4	1	0	72	8	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	18	46	18	8	5	5	0	67	14	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	38	23	10	1	3	1	64	12	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	40	25	7	7	2	0	60	14	113

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	54	37	5	4	0	1	91	4	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	43	8	5	2	1	84	7	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	37	42	12	7	1	1	80	8	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	39	41	19	0	0	0	81	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	42	9	5	2	2	84	7	114
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	38	39	17	2	2	2	79	4	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	35	43	9	8	4	0	78	13	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	30	47	12	9	0	2	78	10	95
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	37	8	2	2	0	89	4	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	35	41	16	4	4	1	76	7	112

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	38	43	7	4	2	5	85	7	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	42	11	9	4	2	75	13	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	29	38	20	9	1	3	69	11	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	35	31	15	8	0	11	75	9	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	32	39	13	7	4	4	74	12	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	38	39	17	4	1	1	78	5	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	42	10	5	2	1	83	7	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	34	44	12	5	1	4	81	6	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	33	9	4	2	4	85	6	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	38	40	19	0	3	1	78	3	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	35	19	30	8	2	6	1	57	11	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	27	20	28	8	5	12	0	54	15	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	25	36	25	8	2	4	0	64	11	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	25	11	36	7	0	21	0	45	9	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	29	19	10	6	8	0	62	17	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	29	42	18	4	4	3	0	73	8	118

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	31	8	8	3	4	1	81	11	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	38	32	7	8	3	8	4	80	12	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	32	5	5	6	4	4	84	11	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	39	23	24	0	4	4	7	69	4	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	49	25	12	7	4	1	3	76	12	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	49	32	9	5	3	2	0	83	8	118

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	1	5	9	8	43	5	29	78	9	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	4	3	11	7	37	8	30	70	12	125
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	3	6	12	7	38	6	28	69	14	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	4	0	8	7	29	4	48	76	8	25

Question 51. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	14	20	18	3	2	42	2	60	8	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	19	28	4	6	29	1	46	14	125
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	20	32	2	1	29	4	47	5	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	4	10	24	7	0	55	0	31	16	25

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	77	21	2	1	0	97	1	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	58	33	5	3	1	91	4	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	44	4	2	5	89	7	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	55	30	4	12	0	85	12	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	67	26	4	2	2	93	3	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	59	34	5	1	1	93	2	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	49	37	11	3	1	85	4	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	42	38	11	9	0	80	9	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	35	4	4	0	91	4	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	31	11	4	2	83	7	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	69	23	2	3	3	0	0	92	6	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	51	34	7	4	3	0	0	85	7	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	37	35	21	5	1	1	0	72	6	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	47	30	12	11	0	0	0	77	11	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	50	39	3	5	3	0	0	89	8	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	43	11	0	2	0	1	87	2	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	38	37	13	7	5	0	0	75	11	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	27	34	21	17	1	0	0	61	18	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	32	19	4	4	0	0	73	8	110
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	34	27	11	3	0	0	59	14	112

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	64	28	5	2	2	0	0	91	4	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	50	35	5	7	3	0	0	85	10	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	39	32	18	8	3	1	0	72	10	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	42	30	20	7	0	0	0	73	7	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	45	45	4	4	3	0	0	89	7	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	42	11	0	2	0	0	87	2	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	40	16	8	3	0	0	72	11	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	29	35	14	18	2	0	1	65	20	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	36	15	8	4	0	0	74	12	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	37	21	15	3	0	0	61	18	112

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	25	13	7	2	5	1	76	9	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	50	25	12	7	5	1	0	75	13	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	39	27	14	10	7	3	0	68	17	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	46	16	12	11	8	0	7	67	21	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	30	11	7	6	1	0	76	13	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	43	32	12	6	4	3	1	77	10	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	26	15	20	8	0	0	57	28	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	33	17	18	23	8	2	0	50	31	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	17	24	12	10	3	0	52	23	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	30	27	9	7	3	0	55	16	113

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	42	41	17	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	37	42	21	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	24	44	32	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	45	24	31	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	37	29	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	19	52	29	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	23	41	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	34	38	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	39	25	35	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	29	43	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	2	44	26	7	17	3	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	48	39	6	2	5	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	37	15	35	0	0	13	25
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	25	31	29	0	14	0	10
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	3	30	35	5	14	13	39
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	32	59	3	0	5	34
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	35	34	3	22	5	43
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	2	37	51	0	0	10	33

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	92	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	10	90	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	92	100
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	9	91	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	7	93	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	5	95	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	15	85	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	10	90	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	86	112

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	68	32	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	34	66	15
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	35	65	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	60	40	17

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	31	69	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	48	52	15
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	51	49	10
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	45	55	17

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	93	15
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	11
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	17

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	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	100	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	15
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	17

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	15	85	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	15
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	17

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	7	93	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	93	15
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	92	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	37	63	15
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	53	47	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	60	15
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	47	53	14
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	39	61	11

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	24	76	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	21	79	15
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	69	17

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	39	61	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	50	50	15
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	49	51	11
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	71	17

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	71	29	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	86	15
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	40	60	14

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	30	70	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	35	65	15

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	77	23	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	53	47	15
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	68	32	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	60	40	17

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	52	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	72	15

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	100	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	15
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	17

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	92	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	15
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	92	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	15

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	24	76	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	64	15
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	53	47	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	71	17

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	7	93	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	21	79	15

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	15	85	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	64	15
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	92	8	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	61	39	15
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	32	68	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	60	40	17

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	38	62	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	20	80	15
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	60	17

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	72	15

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	100	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	15
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	17

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	93	15
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	93	15
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	17

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	92	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	69	15
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	15	85	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	8	92	15
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	17

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	86	15
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	53	47	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	72	17

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	21	79	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	86	10
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	68	17

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	92	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	30	70	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	77	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	15	85	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	85	10
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	72	17

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	17	83	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	76	10
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	93	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	100	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	17

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	93	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	92	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	93	10
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	17

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	77	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	69	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	92	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	93	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	17

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	54	46	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	76	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	38	62	14
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	58	42	10
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	64	17

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	100	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	14
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	17

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	63	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	48	10
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	43	57	17

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	38	62	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	74	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	17	5	5	6	2	44	21	63	23	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	13	9	4	4	43	17	59	20	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	20	8	9	6	32	12	58	28	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	0	16	15	0	0	54	15	53	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	16	14	11	2	5	42	10	64	14	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	18	19	2	3	30	8	63	7	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	17	11	18	7	4	33	10	49	19	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	13	19	8	4	35	9	45	22	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	15	10	14	6	1	35	18	54	16	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	17	18	8	5	27	11	49	21	112

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	29	8	6	2	11	3	82	9	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	35	33	14	5	2	10	1	77	8	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	25	38	17	10	3	7	1	68	14	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	25	31	27	0	0	11	7	67	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	33	31	13	3	3	15	2	77	7	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	29	39	18	2	3	8	0	74	6	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	34	12	8	4	7	1	73	13	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	31	34	11	6	2	15	0	77	10	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	40	15	3	2	14	3	77	5	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	37	18	8	3	7	2	69	12	111

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	5	95	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	8	92	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	9	91	100
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	5	95	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	4	96	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	89	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	88	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	6	94	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	6	94	112

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	75	10

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	70	30	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	0	11

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	91	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	11
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

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	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	11
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	11

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	87	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	11
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	34	66	10

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	34	66	10

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	18	82	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	11

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	27	73	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	50	50	10

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	64	10

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	91	10

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	81	10

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	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	11

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	8	92	10

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	11

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	71	10

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	74	10

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	91	10

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	34	66	10

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	11

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	91	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	91	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	11

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	72	10

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	91	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	38	62	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	55	11

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	81	10

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	10

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	10	90	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	10

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	10	90	10

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	71	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	45	55	10

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	91	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	38	62	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	55	45	10

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	10

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	57	43	10

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	67	10
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	10
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	17	9	7	4	1	45	16	68	14	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	13	8	6	1	47	11	65	17	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	9	19	11	5	4	45	7	59	19	100
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	16	17	13	2	1	42	9	67	7	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	19	15	21	1	1	38	5	60	3	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	9	22	5	4	39	7	43	17	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	15	11	18	2	3	44	7	52	11	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	18	10	15	3	2	38	14	59	10	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	20	15	4	2	38	9	61	11	112

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	32	9	5	1	11	1	83	7	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	32	15	6	3	10	1	73	10	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	41	22	5	3	7	1	67	9	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	28	23	28	4	0	11	7	62	4	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	28	14	4	3	17	1	75	8	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	32	40	15	3	2	9	0	78	5	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	29	20	5	3	9	1	68	9	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	33	30	13	5	2	16	0	76	8	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	31	33	12	2	1	18	3	81	5	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	33	19	3	1	15	2	71	6	112

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	50	30	10	5	3	1	1	81	9	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	53	24	13	4	4	1	1	79	8	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	54	25	8	9	2	0	2	81	11	95
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	71	0	15	8	0	0	7	76	8	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	58	26	10	3	3	0	0	84	6	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	56	24	13	5	1	0	1	81	6	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	42	32	14	6	4	0	1	75	11	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	29	15	7	4	0	1	75	10	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	31	13	5	4	0	1	77	10	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	22	15	7	3	0	2	75	10	113

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	39	16	13	10	0	62	23	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	12	22	32	16	18	0	34	34	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	7	22	28	20	24	0	29	44	95
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	17	15	34	11	17	7	34	30	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	20	28	25	14	13	1	48	27	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	14	20	29	21	15	0	34	37	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	26	31	20	11	0	38	32	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	24	30	23	15	0	32	38	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	15	24	35	13	12	0	39	25	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	26	31	26	9	0	35	35	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	29	16	6	7	0	1	70	13	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	16	29	25	18	12	0	0	45	30	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	28	29	13	18	1	0	40	31	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	21	26	27	12	8	0	7	50	21	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	28	26	24	9	13	0	1	54	22	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	31	24	16	11	0	1	48	27	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	33	26	20	10	0	0	44	30	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	30	23	19	16	0	0	42	35	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	16	35	27	13	7	0	1	52	21	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	32	30	19	6	0	1	45	25	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	28	20	9	14	0	0	57	23	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	26	26	14	21	0	0	39	35	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	19	20	19	30	0	0	31	49	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	21	23	14	15	20	0	7	47	37	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	22	23	24	16	15	0	0	45	31	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	13	28	23	22	13	0	1	41	36	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	26	27	22	12	2	1	36	36	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	15	20	23	27	16	0	0	35	42	96
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	15	29	28	15	12	1	1	45	27	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	16	21	20	30	11	0	2	38	42	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	58	22	11	5	3	0	1	81	8	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	30	19	11	6	0	1	63	18	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	27	17	13	16	1	5	51	30	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	46	20	11	4	12	0	7	71	17	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	30	15	12	7	0	2	65	20	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	29	27	14	16	12	0	2	57	28	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	40	18	7	7	0	0	68	14	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	31	17	15	12	0	3	55	28	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	26	13	12	5	0	4	69	18	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	28	22	8	6	0	3	63	15	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	50	27	11	7	4	0	1	78	11	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	26	17	12	12	0	0	59	24	125
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	22	24	9	17	1	1	49	26	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	50	20	16	4	4	0	7	74	8	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	30	30	19	10	10	0	0	60	21	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	18	31	21	17	13	1	0	49	30	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	20	34	27	11	8	0	0	54	20	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	33	25	10	11	0	0	54	21	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	27	34	19	11	7	0	1	62	19	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	26	22	12	11	0	1	55	22	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	39	34	13	9	4	0	1	74	13	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	30	21	8	6	1	0	64	15	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	31	29	10	4	1	3	56	14	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	32	24	34	4	0	0	7	60	4	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	38	26	21	10	4	0	1	65	14	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	32	38	21	3	5	0	1	70	8	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	35	21	13	4	1	0	62	17	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	38	30	8	7	0	1	55	15	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	17	38	27	9	5	1	2	57	15	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	23	30	32	10	4	0	1	53	14	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	34	16	7	4	0	2	72	12	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	20	28	25	12	15	0	0	48	27	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	29	20	25	14	0	2	40	40	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	23	23	31	8	8	0	7	49	17	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	28	31	21	10	9	0	0	60	19	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	18	32	32	12	4	0	1	51	17	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	33	26	22	9	0	0	43	31	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	22	35	23	6	0	1	34	30	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	19	30	26	17	7	0	1	50	24	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	10	32	25	23	8	1	1	43	32	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	33	10	6	4	0	0	80	10	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	27	38	18	7	9	0	0	66	16	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	39	17	14	8	1	1	61	22	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	35	35	12	8	0	0	10	78	9	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	39	30	15	11	5	0	0	68	16	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	32	33	22	6	5	0	1	66	12	115
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	30	26	19	7	0	0	48	25	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	18	35	21	17	9	0	0	53	26	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	21	32	26	16	6	0	0	53	21	110
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	36	24	15	8	0	1	52	24	112

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	62	25	6	3	3	1	1	88	6	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	53	27	12	5	3	0	0	80	8	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	41	29	14	6	6	1	2	72	13	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	37	30	12	7	4	0	10	74	12	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	25	7	5	4	0	1	83	10	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	48	33	12	3	3	0	1	83	5	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	26	19	9	7	0	0	65	16	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	28	15	15	6	0	0	64	21	97

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	55	23	14	3	3	1	1	79	7	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	51	25	16	4	3	0	1	77	8	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	49	25	14	2	7	1	2	76	10	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	37	31	18	4	0	0	10	76	4	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	31	34	20	10	5	0	0	65	15	114
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	34	37	22	7	0	0	0	71	7	117

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	44	29	15	8	3	1	73	12	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	42	30	15	9	4	0	72	13	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	27	33	20	14	7	0	59	21	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	32	30	11	20	0	7	67	21	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	33	36	19	7	4	1	69	11	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	31	30	25	13	1	1	61	14	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	42	32	15	6	4	1	75	10	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	30	32	18	10	9	0	63	19	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	40	22	6	2	1	70	8	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	39	32	18	8	4	0	71	11	112

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	78	9	6	1	0	2	5	93	1	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	74	20	1	0	1	0	4	98	1	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	60	20	9	1	3	2	6	87	4	95
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	81	9	0	0	0	0	10	100	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	51	29	11	4	4	0	1	81	9	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	60	21	13	4	0	0	2	82	4	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	67	24	7	1	2	0	0	90	3	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	67	20	6	1	2	0	3	90	4	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	61	27	5	5	0	0	3	90	5	110
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	67	16	8	5	3	0	1	83	8	113

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	64	24	8	1	2	1	89	3	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	69	21	5	2	1	1	92	3	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	57	25	12	1	3	2	84	4	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	83	7	0	3	0	7	96	4	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	44	38	13	3	2	0	82	5	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	40	11	4	0	1	84	4	118

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	86	4	2	0	1	0	8	96	1	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	85	4	5	0	0	1	6	95	0	125
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	63	16	3	1	3	2	13	92	4	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	82	4	0	0	0	0	14	100	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	81	11	1	3	0	1	3	96	3	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	74	15	4	1	0	1	6	95	1	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	80	8	2	1	2	0	7	95	3	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	72	11	3	0	0	1	12	97	0	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	72	15	6	1	0	1	6	93	1	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	85	7	4	0	0	0	4	95	0	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	84	4	5	2	0	1	3	92	2	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	80	5	4	1	3	4	3	91	5	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	67	13	7	4	3	0	7	85	7	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	67	7	11	4	0	0	11	83	4	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	86	10	1	0	1	0	2	98	1	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	86	7	1	1	1	1	3	97	2	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	77	6	8	4	3	1	0	85	7	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	69	10	7	7	2	2	4	84	9	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	74	10	3	2	5	1	4	88	8	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	77	9	5	3	3	1	3	88	6	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	75	16	5	1	1	1	2	93	2	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	66	22	6	1	3	0	2	90	4	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	52	28	9	7	1	1	3	83	8	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	75	14	4	0	0	0	7	96	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	77	20	2	0	1	0	1	98	1	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	67	23	6	2	0	1	2	92	2	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	62	21	11	5	2	0	0	82	7	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	51	32	13	1	2	0	0	83	3	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	61	23	7	4	3	0	3	86	7	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	26	15	2	4	0	1	79	5	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	78	12	3	2	2	0	4	93	4	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	69	18	6	3	3	0	1	88	6	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	59	18	11	6	4	0	1	79	10	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	62	18	13	0	0	0	7	86	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	75	15	4	3	2	0	1	91	5	114
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	65	20	6	3	3	0	2	88	6	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	59	14	13	9	5	0	0	73	14	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	53	17	18	7	5	1	0	71	12	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	55	22	8	9	3	0	2	79	13	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	59	15	13	7	5	0	1	75	12	113

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	71	6	3	0	3	17	93	3	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	64	16	4	2	1	15	93	3	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	51	21	5	4	2	17	87	7	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	52	16	11	0	0	20	86	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	67	9	2	1	1	20	95	2	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	64	18	4	1	0	13	94	1	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	62	11	3	3	0	20	91	4	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	15	7	0	3	30	86	4	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	8	3	3	0	34	91	5	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	20	5	1	0	34	92	1	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	82	8	3	1	2	0	5	94	2	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	67	16	8	3	1	0	5	88	3	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	67	22	9	0	2	0	0	89	2	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	82	11	0	0	0	0	7	100	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	81	10	4	0	1	1	3	95	1	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	73	14	6	3	1	0	3	90	4	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	71	16	5	3	0	0	5	91	4	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	72	15	3	2	1	0	6	94	3	96
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	70	15	4	4	0	0	7	91	4	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	69	20	4	2	0	0	5	94	2	111

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	62	15	7	6	9	0	1	78	15	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	72	13	8	1	4	1	2	87	5	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	63	20	6	2	2	1	6	89	4	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	90	0	0	4	0	0	7	96	4	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	62	18	8	6	6	0	0	80	12	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	73	19	4	2	1	0	1	93	3	117
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	72	12	5	4	4	1	1	86	8	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	69	21	7	0	1	1	1	92	1	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	49	18	14	8	9	0	2	68	17	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	65	20	6	3	2	1	3	88	5	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	21	10	3	5	0	3	81	9	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	50	27	15	4	3	0	1	77	7	125
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	51	27	11	4	4	1	2	81	7	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	53	16	20	0	0	0	11	78	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	22	11	10	3	0	1	76	13	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	52	27	14	6	3	0	0	78	8	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	54	23	13	5	4	0	1	78	9	90
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	64	20	11	2	2	0	0	84	5	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	49	33	12	3	1	1	1	84	4	112
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	54	26	11	5	1	0	2	82	7	112

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	21	37	35	5	2	0	58	7	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	5	35	38	16	5	0	40	21	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	24	37	19	10	1	32	30	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	24	14	50	4	8	0	38	12	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	11	40	32	14	3	0	51	17	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	29	41	18	1	0	40	19	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	34	33	21	2	0	45	23	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	31	36	18	3	0	43	21	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	15	31	40	11	2	0	46	13	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	5	39	39	12	5	0	44	17	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	2	11	36	34	17	0	0	50	14	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	21	35	22	13	0	0	35	30	125
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	17	26	32	14	10	0	1	24	43	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	4	16	37	26	17	0	0	43	20	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	21	34	23	13	0	0	37	29	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	10	23	33	24	10	0	0	34	33	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	8	31	42	13	6	0	0	19	39	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	24	35	22	7	0	0	29	36	96
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	10	13	42	20	13	1	1	33	23	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	25	44	16	7	0	0	24	33	112

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	38	10	7	1	3	82	8	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	43	10	7	3	1	80	10	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	44	12	4	3	0	80	7	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	37	47	16	0	0	0	84	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	36	43	11	8	1	1	79	9	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	48	41	7	3	2	0	88	4	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	43	41	5	10	2	0	84	12	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	35	51	10	3	0	0	87	3	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	35	50	8	4	0	4	88	4	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	36	10	4	2	1	84	6	113

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	10	28	43	17	2	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	35	32	20	6	125
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	25	42	18	6	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	21	40	19	16	4	25

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	69	22	4	3	1	1	92	3	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	66	23	4	4	1	2	91	5	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	57	23	7	3	5	5	84	8	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	62	15	16	0	0	7	83	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	56	25	8	4	3	3	84	7	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	58	30	4	4	3	2	89	6	117

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	54	23	7	7	5	5	0	80	12	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	55	23	7	9	5	1	0	78	14	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	42	28	7	13	7	2	2	72	21	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	56	18	16	11	0	0	0	74	11	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	45	29	6	14	5	1	0	75	19	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	48	29	11	7	6	0	0	77	12	118

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	63	23	5	4	2	3	0	88	7	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	60	26	5	5	3	1	0	87	8	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	51	30	6	9	5	0	0	80	14	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	62	20	7	11	0	0	0	82	11	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	53	32	8	3	3	0	1	86	6	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	57	29	5	5	2	1	1	88	7	118

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	39	5	4	2	2	0	88	6	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	49	10	13	3	0	0	73	17	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	41	14	10	5	2	0	71	16	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	23	47	13	11	0	0	7	74	12	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	37	11	8	5	2	0	76	13	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	42	14	4	4	2	0	79	7	116
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	35	12	14	9	1	0	65	23	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	22	36	18	18	5	1	0	58	23	98
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	22	47	14	12	3	2	0	70	15	113
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	42	18	10	9	1	0	62	20	113

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	60	9	12	7	0	4	71	20	25
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	51	7	10	10	5	3	71	21	40
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	35	16	17	6	0	0	61	23	50
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	8	55	27	0	0	0	9	70	0	10
2020	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	50	6	13	0	3	0	81	13	32
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	15	48	25	8	2	2	0	64	10	50
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	40	11	17	6	0	0	66	23	30
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	18	50	21	3	0	6	2	74	3	37

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	6	94	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	8	92	125
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	89	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	4	96	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	13	87	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	92	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	18	82	92
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	10	90	97

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	60	10
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	76	24	10
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	26	74	15

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	100	0	10
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	74	26	10
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	74	26	15

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	61	31	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	10
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	19	29	0	0	0	0	71	0	11

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	64	25	3	3	1	2	2	93	4	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	55	31	3	3	1	4	2	92	4	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	49	31	10	5	2	4	0	82	7	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	50	19	7	8	0	0	15	81	10	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	58	26	5	5	4	0	2	86	9	115
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	61	27	7	1	3	1	1	89	4	117

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	7	68	19	6	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	8	81	10	0	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	7	83	10	0	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	8	74	18	0	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	16	65	19	1	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	11	71	18	0	118

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	50	50	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	76	24	10
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	48	19

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	17	57	17	9	0	74	9	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	17	50	8	8	17	67	25	10
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	30	34	14	16	6	64	21	19

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	9	40	0	25	8	0	17	59	41	10
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	8	18	0	24	26	8	16	35	65	10
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	26	10	10	26	16	0	12	41	47	19

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	45	6	4	1	2	10	32	88	5	125
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	49	11	12	3	3	2	20	77	8	130
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	18	7	5	2	1	23	82	9	100
2022	More than 20 years in current department or agency	30	12	4	8	0	4	43	79	14	25
2020	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	13	4	8	2	2	14	84	12	116
2020	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	55	23	5	5	2	0	10	87	8	118
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	16	12	10	5	1	9	70	17	91
2019	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	19	12	11	7	1	8	68	19	97
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	53	15	7	5	5	3	13	81	11	111
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	65	12	11	2	3	0	8	83	5	113

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	43	15	3	3	36	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	22	2	3	40	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	42	11	10	7	29	30

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	65	35	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	51	49	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	69	31	30

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	58	42	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	39	61	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	27	73	30

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	86	14	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	69	31	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	62	38	30

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	54	46	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	65	35	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	48	52	30

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	26	74	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	22	78	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	34	66	30

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	28	72	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	23	77	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	34	66	30

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	3	97	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	89	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	7	93	30

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	31	69	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	22	78	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	77	30

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	12	88	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	10	90	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	13	87	30

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	21	79	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	22	78	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	13	87	30

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	63	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	20	80	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	13	87	30

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	11	89	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	93	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	3	97	30

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	2	98	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	6	94	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	16	84	30

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 (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	97	3	0	0	0	100	0	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	81	11	4	4	0	92	4	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	70	13	10	3	4	86	4	30

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	5	19	29	14	31	2	0	46	24	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	2	11	14	19	49	4	2	71	14	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	10	19	18	41	5	7	67	12	30

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	6	22	25	23	20	3	0	45	29	35
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	12	21	19	8	36	4	0	46	34	45
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	4	37	27	7	22	0	4	30	42	30

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Institutes of Health Research by Question 111. In total, how many years have you been working in your current department or agency?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

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.

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

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

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

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

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

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Question 47. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

Question 48. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

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).

Question 50. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

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.

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

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.

Question 56_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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