2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Institutes of Health Research by Question 117. What is your gender?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 54 37 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 100
2022 Woman 56 35 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 270
2020 Man 47 40 4 6 4 0 0 87 10 108
2020 Woman 51 43 1 4 1 0 0 94 5 265

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 72 19 3 5 0 1 1 92 5 100
2022 Woman 78 17 2 1 1 1 0 97 2 270
2020 Man 73 19 4 3 2 0 0 92 5 108
2020 Woman 82 14 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 264

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 64 22 4 4 0 0 5 91 4 100
2022 Woman 64 29 3 3 0 1 1 94 3 270
2020 Man 48 33 10 5 3 0 1 81 9 108
2020 Woman 48 36 7 7 1 0 0 85 8 266
2019 Man 55 30 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 94
2019 Woman 52 32 6 6 3 1 0 85 9 209

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 53 28 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 100
2022 Woman 39 43 8 6 2 0 1 83 8 270
2020 Man 43 38 10 3 7 0 0 81 9 105
2020 Woman 41 45 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 265
2019 Man 33 39 15 9 2 0 1 73 12 95
2019 Woman 27 47 9 13 3 0 0 74 17 209
2018 Man 39 35 12 8 6 0 1 74 14 105
2018 Woman 23 49 11 14 3 1 0 72 17 224

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 66 24 4 2 0 0 2 93 3 100
2022 Woman 59 29 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 270
2020 Man 55 30 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 106
2020 Woman 57 33 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 263
2019 Man 49 41 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 96
2019 Woman 50 32 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 207

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 59 30 7 1 3 0 0 89 4 100
2022 Woman 56 24 6 11 2 0 0 81 13 270
2020 Man 51 32 8 4 5 0 0 83 9 108
2020 Woman 48 31 8 11 2 0 0 79 13 265
2019 Man 45 39 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 96
2019 Woman 46 30 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 210
2018 Man 55 33 5 5 2 1 0 88 7 105
2018 Woman 44 39 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 223

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 43 44 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 100
2022 Woman 40 42 11 5 3 0 0 82 7 270
2020 Man 46 40 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 107
2020 Woman 44 42 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 266
2019 Man 37 48 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 96
2019 Woman 32 42 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 210
2018 Man 37 45 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 105
2018 Woman 34 40 12 11 3 0 0 74 14 223

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 55 32 6 5 1 0 0 87 6 100
2022 Woman 43 36 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 270
2020 Man 49 33 8 9 1 0 0 83 10 108
2020 Woman 48 36 6 6 3 1 0 85 9 266
2019 Man 31 47 8 11 3 0 0 78 14 96
2019 Woman 33 38 11 14 5 0 0 70 19 210
2018 Man 42 33 13 9 4 0 0 75 12 104
2018 Woman 29 36 15 12 9 0 0 64 21 224

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 51 35 5 7 0 0 2 87 8 100
2022 Woman 40 47 6 4 2 0 0 88 7 270
2020 Man 34 47 8 9 2 0 0 80 11 106
2020 Woman 36 44 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 260
2019 Man 25 53 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 96
2019 Woman 26 48 10 11 4 0 0 74 15 210
2018 Man 31 43 14 8 5 0 0 74 12 105
2018 Woman 27 45 12 13 3 0 0 72 16 222

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 63 32 4 0 1 0 0 95 1 100
2022 Woman 58 34 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 270
2020 Man 59 31 5 1 3 0 1 92 4 107
2020 Woman 55 34 6 4 0 0 0 89 4 265
2019 Man 44 40 9 5 2 0 0 84 6 96
2019 Woman 42 42 9 6 1 1 0 84 7 210
2018 Man 57 34 5 4 1 0 0 91 4 107
2018 Woman 47 43 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 225

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 56 38 2 5 0 0 0 94 5 100
2022 Woman 47 33 13 5 3 0 0 79 8 270
2020 Man 50 36 5 4 4 1 0 87 8 108
2020 Woman 43 39 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 263
2019 Man 34 39 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 94
2019 Woman 30 39 14 9 7 0 0 69 16 209
2018 Man 39 38 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 106
2018 Woman 26 43 12 12 7 0 0 69 19 224

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 55 40 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 100
2022 Woman 59 32 4 4 1 1 0 92 4 270
2020 Man 64 29 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 108
2020 Woman 55 34 8 2 0 0 0 89 3 259
2019 Man 58 34 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 95
2019 Woman 48 36 11 4 1 0 0 84 5 209
2018 Man 53 34 7 5 1 0 0 87 5 107
2018 Woman 46 38 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 222

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 44 45 3 6 2 0 0 89 8 100
2022 Woman 36 47 8 7 3 0 0 83 9 270
2020 Man 44 34 14 4 5 0 0 78 8 108
2020 Woman 37 44 12 5 1 0 0 81 7 265
2019 Man 27 48 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 96
2019 Woman 27 42 12 13 6 0 0 69 19 208
2018 Man 34 49 9 6 1 1 0 84 7 107
2018 Woman 25 46 16 11 1 0 1 72 12 223

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 51 38 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 100
2022 Woman 48 35 11 5 2 0 0 83 6 270
2020 Man 48 28 14 6 5 0 0 76 10 106
2020 Woman 45 32 14 8 1 0 0 77 9 266
2019 Man 27 51 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 95
2019 Woman 38 36 12 11 3 0 0 74 14 209
2018 Man 39 40 13 4 4 0 0 80 7 107
2018 Woman 38 37 12 11 3 0 0 75 14 225

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 56 35 3 5 2 0 0 90 6 100
2022 Woman 46 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 270
2020 Man 47 41 7 4 2 0 0 88 6 107
2020 Woman 46 40 7 5 1 0 0 86 6 265
2019 Man 28 54 11 5 2 0 0 83 6 94
2019 Woman 30 42 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 206
2018 Man 33 43 14 6 2 0 1 77 8 107
2018 Woman 26 41 16 13 4 0 0 67 17 225

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 51 40 5 1 2 0 0 91 3 100
2022 Woman 48 40 8 1 2 1 0 88 4 270
2020 Man 55 33 10 3 0 0 0 88 3 108
2020 Woman 47 41 6 5 0 0 0 88 5 266
2019 Man 40 45 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 96
2019 Woman 35 41 13 9 1 0 0 77 10 206
2018 Man 46 34 10 8 1 0 0 80 9 106
2018 Woman 36 45 13 6 1 0 0 81 6 222

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 45 24 19 6 6 0 0 69 12 100
2022 Woman 43 31 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 270
2020 Man 39 35 14 12 1 0 0 74 12 108
2020 Woman 33 37 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 265
2019 Man 32 32 24 9 3 0 0 64 12 95
2019 Woman 31 32 18 11 7 0 0 63 18 207
2018 Man 33 34 18 12 2 0 1 69 14 107
2018 Woman 36 30 21 7 7 0 0 65 14 223

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 9 20 29 21 17 0 4 39 30 100
2022 Woman 9 22 33 23 12 1 1 35 32 270
2020 Man 10 23 41 20 6 0 1 26 33 108
2020 Woman 10 28 36 16 10 1 0 26 38 266
2019 Man 7 30 40 15 7 0 0 22 38 96
2019 Woman 14 30 33 16 6 0 1 22 45 209
2018 Man 10 29 36 19 4 1 1 23 40 107
2018 Woman 13 29 37 16 3 1 1 20 43 224

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 21 23 29 11 12 1 4 24 46 100
2022 Woman 19 24 31 12 11 1 1 24 44 270
2020 Man 13 25 34 17 9 1 2 27 39 108
2020 Woman 13 23 38 18 6 2 0 25 36 265
2019 Man 14 31 31 15 9 0 0 24 45 96
2019 Woman 23 26 31 11 6 1 2 18 51 210
2018 Man 9 27 30 22 8 3 1 31 38 106
2018 Woman 15 26 37 18 3 1 1 21 42 223

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 6 14 29 25 23 0 2 49 21 100
2022 Woman 7 21 32 23 16 1 1 40 28 270
2020 Man 7 14 37 26 15 0 2 42 20 107
2020 Woman 11 21 36 21 10 1 0 31 33 263
2019 Man 7 22 32 24 14 0 0 38 30 96
2019 Woman 15 21 43 13 8 1 1 21 36 209
2018 Man 5 23 36 26 11 0 0 37 27 106
2018 Woman 8 22 42 19 7 1 0 27 30 223

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 8 22 29 12 23 1 5 38 32 100
2022 Woman 16 21 28 18 16 0 2 35 37 270
2020 Man 10 21 28 23 16 0 2 39 32 107
2020 Woman 12 20 30 23 13 1 1 37 33 263
2019 Man 11 27 29 21 11 0 1 32 39 96
2019 Woman 18 23 28 14 14 1 2 29 43 210
2018 Man 12 24 29 25 7 1 2 33 37 107
2018 Woman 15 27 29 15 10 1 2 26 43 220

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 8 18 27 16 19 8 5 40 29 100
2022 Woman 12 23 27 15 15 4 4 32 38 270
2020 Man 12 17 23 28 15 3 3 45 31 108
2020 Woman 10 20 33 23 10 4 0 34 31 264
2019 Man 21 21 32 15 9 0 1 25 43 96
2019 Woman 16 24 30 17 10 1 1 28 42 207
2018 Man 14 24 24 23 12 2 1 36 40 106
2018 Woman 16 26 28 18 7 4 2 26 44 223

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 7 22 33 17 14 3 4 33 31 100
2022 Woman 12 24 32 17 10 2 2 28 38 270
2020 Man 8 22 32 24 13 0 1 38 30 107
2020 Woman 10 19 36 24 9 2 0 34 29 265
2019 Man 7 23 37 23 9 1 0 33 30 95
2019 Woman 13 28 36 14 6 2 2 21 42 208
2018 Man 8 19 40 24 7 1 1 32 28 107
2018 Woman 9 24 39 19 6 2 1 25 34 223

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 1 3 23 35 34 2 2 72 5 100
2022 Woman 4 7 23 33 30 1 1 65 11 270
2020 Man 3 8 31 38 19 0 2 58 11 108
2020 Woman 2 9 33 36 19 2 1 56 10 266
2019 Man 7 11 32 29 20 0 1 49 18 96
2019 Woman 6 16 36 29 10 1 1 40 23 209
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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 43 24 12 2 1 10 8 83 3 100
2022 Woman 31 31 13 4 5 9 8 75 10 270
2020 Man 37 29 19 4 2 5 5 73 6 107
2020 Woman 34 27 14 9 2 10 4 71 13 265
2019 Man 32 38 18 3 3 4 3 74 6 95
2019 Woman 32 24 15 8 8 9 5 64 18 209
2018 Man 32 38 13 5 2 4 6 78 8 107
2018 Woman 24 30 16 10 7 8 5 62 19 223

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 76 18 3 1 1 1 0 95 2 100
2022 Woman 61 25 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 270
2020 Man 64 28 3 0 3 1 1 94 3 108
2020 Woman 58 23 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 265
2019 Man 57 30 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 96
2019 Woman 47 29 7 11 6 1 0 76 17 209
2018 Man 62 25 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 106
2018 Woman 43 28 10 13 5 1 1 72 18 222

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 81 16 2 2 0 0 0 97 2 100
2022 Woman 66 27 3 1 3 0 0 93 4 270
2020 Man 73 26 0 1 1 0 0 98 2 106
2020 Woman 67 22 4 6 1 0 0 90 7 265
2019 Man 54 38 3 2 3 0 0 92 5 94
2019 Woman 54 34 3 6 2 0 0 89 8 210
2018 Man 60 32 7 1 0 0 0 92 1 107
2018 Woman 52 35 7 4 1 0 1 88 5 222

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 65 30 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 100
2022 Woman 62 29 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 270
2020 Man 59 32 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 108
2020 Woman 55 35 7 2 2 0 0 90 4 263
2019 Man 48 38 10 3 0 1 0 87 3 96
2019 Woman 47 36 8 5 4 1 0 83 9 210
2018 Man 56 32 10 1 1 0 0 88 1 107
2018 Woman 46 37 11 5 1 0 0 83 6 222

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 54 22 5 6 2 7 5 86 8 100
2022 Woman 43 30 6 6 5 5 4 80 13 270

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 54 22 6 4 2 7 5 86 6 100
2022 Woman 40 33 6 4 6 7 4 82 11 270
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 67 24 2 2 0 0 4 95 3 100
2022 Woman 59 22 9 5 1 0 4 84 7 270
2020 Man 67 24 6 1 2 0 1 91 3 107
2020 Woman 60 27 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 266
2019 Man 52 29 15 1 1 0 2 83 2 96
2019 Woman 54 29 9 2 3 0 2 85 5 210

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 58 33 5 4 1 0 0 90 4 100
2022 Woman 54 31 7 5 3 1 0 85 7 270
2020 Man 53 29 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 108
2020 Woman 51 30 10 5 4 0 0 82 9 266
2019 Man 40 39 7 9 4 0 2 80 13 96
2019 Woman 43 32 10 12 2 0 1 75 14 210
2018 Man 42 40 10 4 4 1 0 83 8 106
2018 Woman 37 36 12 12 3 1 0 73 14 224

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 62 24 9 2 1 3 0 89 3 100
2022 Woman 64 19 10 4 2 0 1 84 6 270
2020 Man 58 22 7 5 4 1 3 83 10 108
2020 Woman 59 20 10 6 3 1 0 80 10 265

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 62 27 6 3 1 0 1 89 4 100
2022 Woman 57 30 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 270
2020 Man 62 21 10 4 2 0 0 83 7 108
2020 Woman 55 28 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 266
2019 Man 46 35 8 5 3 0 3 83 8 96
2019 Woman 45 30 13 9 2 1 1 75 12 210
2018 Man 51 31 9 4 1 1 2 85 5 106
2018 Woman 41 32 10 12 4 0 0 73 16 223

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 72 20 3 0 1 3 2 96 1 100
2022 Woman 71 19 3 2 1 1 2 93 3 270

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 66 29 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 100
2022 Woman 61 27 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 270
2020 Man 70 16 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 107
2020 Woman 61 24 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 265
2019 Man 51 29 10 9 1 0 0 80 10 96
2019 Woman 48 30 13 5 3 0 0 78 8 210
2018 Man 51 32 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 106
2018 Woman 40 31 17 8 4 0 0 72 12 224

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 80 14 4 2 0 1 0 95 2 100
2022 Woman 85 9 1 2 2 0 1 95 4 270
2019 Man 67 14 7 7 2 0 3 84 9 95
2019 Woman 83 8 4 2 3 1 0 91 5 208
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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 41 34 7 4 2 11 0 85 7 100
2022 Woman 42 35 11 3 4 5 0 81 7 270
2020 Man 35 39 17 4 0 6 0 78 4 108
2020 Woman 39 34 13 6 3 5 0 78 9 266
2019 Man 36 41 17 1 3 2 0 79 4 93
2019 Woman 31 36 14 9 6 4 0 70 16 210
2018 Man 35 28 18 7 2 9 1 70 9 106
2018 Woman 29 40 17 6 3 5 0 72 10 225

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 33 43 11 8 2 3 0 79 10 100
2022 Woman 35 37 13 10 3 2 0 74 13 270
2020 Man 30 46 12 9 1 2 0 78 11 108
2020 Woman 33 40 15 8 4 0 0 74 12 264
2019 Man 34 38 14 10 5 0 0 71 15 95
2019 Woman 29 32 16 14 6 2 0 62 21 208
2018 Man 27 31 25 8 6 2 0 60 14 107
2018 Woman 20 38 21 13 5 2 0 60 19 225

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 29 36 15 7 7 6 0 69 15 100
2022 Woman 24 37 15 14 5 5 0 65 19 270
2020 Man 22 41 20 12 3 2 0 65 15 105
2020 Woman 23 37 19 15 5 2 0 61 20 264
2019 Man 21 37 22 14 4 2 0 59 19 95
2019 Woman 14 38 16 21 6 4 0 54 29 209
2018 Man 14 26 27 20 6 7 0 43 28 107
2018 Woman 12 33 24 21 7 2 0 46 29 224

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 25 41 13 13 5 3 0 68 19 100
2022 Woman 25 37 15 14 7 2 0 63 22 270
2020 Man 26 43 16 11 4 0 0 69 15 108
2020 Woman 20 37 18 18 5 1 0 58 24 266
2019 Man 19 39 20 15 7 0 0 58 22 96
2019 Woman 14 37 15 24 8 1 0 52 33 210
2018 Man 14 32 31 12 9 2 0 46 22 107
2018 Woman 11 29 23 27 9 1 0 40 37 225

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 24 37 19 9 8 3 0 63 18 100
2022 Woman 30 25 27 11 4 3 0 57 15 270
2020 Man 21 36 24 10 7 1 0 58 17 108
2020 Woman 33 23 24 13 5 1 0 57 19 266
2019 Man 30 33 27 6 3 1 0 64 9 96
2019 Woman 33 25 25 10 5 2 0 59 15 210
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 37 45 7 8 1 3 0 83 9 100
2022 Woman 45 43 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 270
2020 Man 40 42 12 5 1 0 0 82 6 107
2020 Woman 41 40 11 8 2 0 0 80 9 266
2019 Man 22 47 19 6 5 0 0 69 12 95
2019 Woman 28 45 14 10 2 1 0 74 12 209
2018 Man 24 41 16 11 7 0 0 65 19 105
2018 Woman 18 49 21 9 2 1 0 67 11 223

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 21 38 16 21 3 1 0 60 24 100
2022 Woman 22 37 14 17 6 4 0 61 24 270
2020 Man 22 39 18 14 5 2 0 63 19 107
2020 Woman 18 41 20 16 4 2 0 59 20 266
2019 Man 13 31 20 27 9 1 0 44 36 95
2019 Woman 11 32 17 27 10 2 0 44 39 210

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 35 34 13 10 2 5 1 73 13 100
2022 Woman 27 41 13 11 4 3 1 72 15 270
2020 Man 36 32 12 10 5 3 2 72 15 106
2020 Woman 30 30 17 12 6 4 1 64 18 266
2019 Man 23 37 18 9 6 5 2 65 16 96
2019 Woman 27 32 14 14 7 4 2 62 22 208
2018 Man 32 36 16 7 4 4 1 72 11 105
2018 Woman 28 41 13 11 4 2 1 71 16 221

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 40 48 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 100
2022 Woman 32 44 16 4 4 1 0 76 8 270
2020 Man 42 35 18 3 0 1 0 78 4 108
2020 Woman 31 37 19 9 3 1 0 69 12 264
2019 Man 29 43 19 4 5 1 0 72 9 96
2019 Woman 25 38 26 8 4 0 0 62 12 210
2018 Man 33 47 13 5 1 1 0 81 6 106
2018 Woman 24 44 20 8 3 2 0 69 11 221

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 37 24 15 8 3 8 5 70 13 100
2022 Woman 19 25 18 10 8 16 4 55 23 270
2020 Man 27 24 20 8 5 16 0 60 16 107
2020 Woman 21 25 20 13 8 11 3 53 24 266
2019 Man 24 24 16 9 10 13 4 58 23 96
2019 Woman 10 20 22 15 17 13 5 36 38 209
2018 Man 21 20 23 4 9 19 3 53 17 105
2018 Woman 11 22 19 15 14 14 5 40 36 221

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 31 39 21 8 2 0 0 70 10 100
2022 Woman 26 41 13 10 5 3 1 70 16 270
2020 Man 32 33 19 12 3 2 0 66 15 108
2020 Woman 27 40 14 14 3 2 0 68 18 265
2019 Man 25 31 20 16 5 2 0 57 22 96
2019 Woman 18 38 18 17 6 3 0 58 24 209
2018 Man 27 32 26 8 7 0 0 59 15 106
2018 Woman 13 39 16 19 10 2 0 53 30 220

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 56 20 10 6 3 1 4 80 9 100
2022 Woman 47 27 13 3 4 1 5 79 8 270
2020 Man 50 23 11 8 2 1 6 78 10 108
2020 Woman 47 27 12 5 4 1 4 78 9 266
2019 Man 50 24 11 5 4 1 4 78 10 96
2019 Woman 48 26 11 6 4 1 4 77 11 210

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 64 18 13 3 0 0 2 84 3 100
2022 Woman 56 22 11 4 2 0 4 82 7 270
2020 Man 55 23 8 6 4 0 4 82 10 108
2020 Woman 61 20 11 4 1 0 4 83 5 266
2019 Man 43 31 16 6 3 0 2 75 9 96
2019 Woman 48 27 14 3 2 1 5 79 5 210

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 80 9 2 1 2 2 4 96 3 100
2022 Woman 74 7 4 2 1 5 6 91 4 270
2020 Man 73 9 6 2 1 6 4 91 3 108
2020 Woman 75 9 4 2 1 5 5 92 3 265
2019 Man 77 10 3 2 1 2 4 93 4 96
2019 Woman 75 7 4 4 2 4 4 90 6 208

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 82 6 2 0 0 1 9 98 0 100
2022 Woman 77 5 3 0 1 2 12 95 2 270
2020 Man 73 9 5 1 1 2 8 92 2 108
2020 Woman 81 8 3 0 0 0 8 96 1 264
2019 Man 82 6 2 0 1 0 9 97 1 95
2019 Woman 80 5 1 0 1 1 12 98 2 209

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 26 41 13 12 3 2 2 70 16 100
2022 Woman 29 32 11 12 9 4 2 65 23 270
2020 Man 29 32 16 10 10 1 2 63 21 108
2020 Woman 26 33 16 13 9 2 1 60 23 266
2019 Man 21 32 13 18 13 2 1 54 32 96
2019 Woman 18 33 15 16 16 1 1 52 32 208
2018 Man 26 22 22 16 15 0 0 48 30 106
2018 Woman 17 26 16 21 16 2 3 45 38 222

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 36 51 4 5 2 2 0 89 7 100
2022 Woman 33 44 14 6 2 1 0 78 8 270
2020 Man 30 51 10 3 3 1 1 83 7 108
2020 Woman 30 44 15 6 3 2 0 75 9 266
2019 Man 19 54 20 3 2 2 0 75 5 95
2019 Woman 23 40 20 10 5 3 0 65 15 209
2018 Man 27 44 20 4 4 1 0 72 8 106
2018 Woman 19 40 25 8 4 3 1 61 12 222

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 46 42 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 100
2022 Woman 42 41 9 5 1 1 0 85 6 270
2020 Man 44 42 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 106
2020 Woman 35 41 14 5 3 3 0 78 7 263
2019 Man 35 45 11 7 2 0 0 81 8 95
2019 Woman 36 42 10 8 2 2 0 79 11 208
2018 Man 52 36 10 1 1 0 0 88 3 106
2018 Woman 43 40 11 3 3 1 0 83 6 220

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 37 41 9 7 1 4 0 82 8 100
2022 Woman 33 40 12 7 3 4 0 77 11 270
2020 Man 36 40 14 5 1 4 0 79 6 106
2020 Woman 33 38 15 7 3 4 0 73 11 264
2019 Man 40 37 18 2 1 2 0 78 3 96
2019 Woman 39 38 11 6 2 3 0 80 8 208
2018 Man 47 36 12 0 2 3 0 85 2 106
2018 Woman 44 37 12 3 2 2 0 83 5 221

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 34 21 26 5 2 13 0 63 8 100
2022 Woman 28 24 30 9 3 6 0 56 13 270
2020 Man 34 34 18 3 3 9 0 74 7 108
2020 Woman 28 32 17 11 5 7 0 65 17 265

Question 49. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 50 28 2 4 3 9 5 90 8 100
2022 Woman 39 33 10 7 3 4 3 78 12 270
2020 Man 49 28 13 5 1 2 3 80 7 107
2020 Woman 43 33 10 6 4 2 1 79 11 266

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 2 5 5 5 46 8 29 82 11 100
2022 Woman 3 5 12 8 35 6 31 69 12 265

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 8 13 27 3 4 41 4 38 13 100
2022 Woman 15 22 23 3 2 34 1 56 8 265

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 60 36 1 3 0 0 0 96 3 100
2022 Woman 63 29 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 270
2020 Man 62 28 7 3 0 0 0 91 3 107
2020 Woman 61 31 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 265
2019 Man 49 37 9 5 1 0 0 86 5 95
2019 Woman 51 34 11 4 0 0 0 85 5 209
2018 Man 63 28 4 4 1 0 0 91 4 106
2018 Woman 49 38 8 3 2 0 0 88 5 221

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 57 30 8 3 2 0 0 87 4 100
2022 Woman 54 30 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 270
2020 Man 48 38 8 3 2 0 1 88 5 106
2020 Woman 48 37 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 265
2019 Man 40 31 17 9 3 0 0 71 12 96
2019 Woman 38 33 16 11 2 0 0 70 13 209
2018 Man 39 33 18 7 3 0 0 72 10 106
2018 Woman 31 34 24 8 3 0 0 65 11 220

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 52 34 8 4 3 0 0 86 6 100
2022 Woman 53 31 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 270
2020 Man 46 42 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 106
2020 Woman 47 37 9 4 3 0 0 85 6 263
2019 Man 41 35 12 7 4 0 1 77 11 95
2019 Woman 34 34 16 11 4 0 0 68 16 209
2018 Man 39 32 14 12 3 0 0 71 15 105
2018 Woman 30 37 20 10 3 0 0 67 13 220

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 44 28 15 10 3 0 0 72 13 100
2022 Woman 48 24 11 7 5 4 1 76 13 270
2020 Man 38 35 12 6 5 4 1 77 11 108
2020 Woman 45 26 14 8 5 2 0 73 13 263
2019 Man 31 23 18 20 7 1 0 54 28 96
2019 Woman 33 21 17 17 10 2 0 55 27 209
2018 Man 31 26 25 10 7 1 0 58 17 106
2018 Woman 31 23 23 13 6 3 0 56 20 221
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Mobility and Retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 28 47 25 100
2022 Woman 40 39 20 270
2020 Man 27 45 28 108
2020 Woman 26 41 33 266
2019 Man 37 19 43 96
2019 Woman 31 32 38 210
2018 Man 27 39 34 107
2018 Woman 35 26 38 223

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)		 Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 14 22 41 10 10 4 25
2022 Woman 7 45 29 4 9 6 105
2020 Man 10 18 54 0 11 6 29
2020 Woman 8 39 37 4 6 6 69
2019 Man 0 18 65 6 5 6 36
2019 Woman 8 28 52 6 4 3 65
2018 Man 0 14 64 7 4 11 30
2018 Woman 8 37 39 3 11 3 78
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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 Woman 11 89 270
2020 Man 5 95 108
2020 Woman 7 93 265
2019 Man 6 94 96
2019 Woman 12 88 210
2018 Man 9 91 107
2018 Woman 13 87 222

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 53 47 30
2018 Man 53 47 11
2018 Woman 49 51 29

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 38 62 30
2018 Man 54 46 11
2018 Woman 61 39 29

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 6 94 30

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 30
2018 Man 0 100 11
2018 Woman 0 100 29

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 30
2018 Man 0 100 11
2018 Woman 0 100 29

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 9 91 30

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 19 81 30

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 52 48 30

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 25 75 30

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 48 52 30

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 48 52 30
2018 Man 36 64 11
2018 Woman 20 80 29

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 28 72 30

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 65 35 30
2018 Man 53 47 11
2018 Woman 48 52 29

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 38 62 30

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 30
2018 Man 0 100 11
2018 Woman 0 100 29

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 3 97 30

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 30

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 39 61 30

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 23 77 30

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 24 76 30

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 74 26 30

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 25 75 30

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 16 84 30
2018 Man 0 100 11
2018 Woman 23 77 29

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 30

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 3 97 30

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 3 97 30

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 9 91 30

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 30

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 16 84 30

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 15 85 30

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 13 87 30

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 30

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 9 91 30

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 17 83 30

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 9 91 30

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 30

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 3 97 30

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 6 94 30

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 26 74 30

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 13 87 30

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 43 57 30

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 3 97 30
2018 Man 0 100 11
2018 Woman 0 100 28

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 41 59 30
2018 Man 46 54 11
2018 Woman 42 58 28

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 30

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 26 74 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 19 15 3 5 1 41 16 79 14 100
2022 Woman 10 11 10 6 4 42 17 52 24 270
2020 Man 24 22 13 1 0 32 8 76 2 108
2020 Woman 15 12 14 4 4 42 10 56 16 266
2019 Man 24 13 14 5 3 30 11 64 13 96
2019 Woman 11 8 18 7 5 36 15 39 25 210
2018 Man 18 21 17 4 2 25 12 62 10 106
2018 Woman 14 12 16 10 3 32 13 47 23 222

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 41 36 6 4 1 11 1 88 5 100
2022 Woman 31 32 16 6 3 9 2 72 10 270
2020 Man 36 38 13 2 0 11 0 83 2 108
2020 Woman 28 33 16 5 3 13 2 72 9 265
2019 Man 45 29 11 5 1 7 1 81 7 96
2019 Woman 29 32 15 6 4 13 0 70 12 210
2018 Man 33 39 15 1 2 9 1 80 3 107
2018 Woman 24 39 17 6 2 10 2 72 10 220
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Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 270
2020 Man 5 95 108
2020 Woman 4 96 266
2019 Man 6 94 96
2019 Woman 10 90 210

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 15 85 25

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 73 27 25

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 4 96 25

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 25

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 4 96 25

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 4 96 25

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 35 65 25

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 36 64 25

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 19 81 25

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 29 71 25

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 24 76 25

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 4 96 25

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 15 85 25

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 16 84 25

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 11 89 25

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 44 56 25

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 25

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 16 84 25

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 4 96 25

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 4 96 25

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 12 88 25

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 25

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 40 60 25

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 13 87 25

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 21 79 25

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 9 91 25

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 4 96 25

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 13 87 25

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 4 96 25

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 29 71 25

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 25

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 49 51 25

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 57 43 25

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 25

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 12 88 25

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 21 12 6 5 0 44 13 74 12 100
2022 Woman 11 14 9 5 3 47 12 60 18 270
2020 Man 22 21 13 1 1 37 5 74 3 108
2020 Woman 15 12 15 1 2 45 9 59 7 264
2019 Man 25 17 14 1 3 34 6 70 7 96
2019 Woman 12 5 18 4 3 44 13 40 17 209
2018 Man 20 19 15 1 0 34 11 70 2 105
2018 Woman 16 12 18 5 2 38 10 54 12 223

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 40 34 11 4 1 9 1 82 5 100
2022 Woman 31 34 16 5 3 10 1 73 9 270
2020 Man 33 38 11 3 1 14 0 83 5 108
2020 Woman 31 32 16 5 2 12 2 73 9 265
2019 Man 43 29 13 2 2 10 1 81 4 96
2019 Woman 31 27 18 5 4 13 3 69 10 210
2018 Man 35 34 13 0 0 16 2 84 0 106
2018 Woman 29 30 18 4 2 15 2 71 7 223
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 54 28 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 100
2022 Woman 52 23 13 6 3 1 3 78 9 265
2020 Man 54 28 11 4 2 0 2 83 6 106
2020 Woman 57 26 12 3 2 0 0 83 5 265
2019 Man 41 31 15 10 3 0 0 71 13 96
2019 Woman 46 31 13 6 3 0 1 77 9 209
2018 Man 51 31 11 1 3 0 3 84 4 105
2018 Woman 48 26 15 7 3 0 1 75 10 222

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 17 27 29 14 13 0 0 44 27 100
2022 Woman 14 28 24 17 17 0 1 43 34 265
2020 Man 19 24 31 17 9 0 1 43 26 108
2020 Woman 15 24 27 18 15 0 0 39 33 265
2019 Man 15 29 27 17 12 0 0 44 29 95
2019 Woman 13 29 31 16 11 0 0 42 27 210
2018 Man 13 28 26 22 10 0 1 41 32 106
2018 Woman 11 21 34 20 14 0 0 32 34 221

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 25 33 20 11 9 0 1 59 20 100
2022 Woman 25 26 24 13 11 0 1 51 24 265
2020 Man 22 33 22 10 10 0 3 57 21 108
2020 Woman 23 26 25 16 10 0 0 49 26 265
2019 Man 20 31 29 12 9 0 0 50 21 95
2019 Woman 16 32 24 17 11 0 0 48 27 210
2018 Man 15 33 31 14 6 0 1 48 21 105
2018 Woman 12 32 27 19 9 0 1 45 28 221

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 20 31 22 10 17 0 0 51 27 100
2022 Woman 19 22 22 16 20 0 1 42 36 265
2020 Man 18 27 22 21 10 0 2 45 32 107
2020 Woman 20 25 23 18 13 0 0 45 32 265
2019 Man 17 24 26 19 15 0 0 40 34 95
2019 Woman 20 22 23 20 13 1 1 43 34 208
2018 Man 15 29 22 22 11 0 1 44 33 106
2018 Woman 14 23 23 21 16 1 1 38 38 223

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 26 16 8 5 0 3 71 13 100
2022 Woman 39 26 16 9 8 0 2 66 18 270
2020 Man 32 33 17 12 3 0 3 66 16 107
2020 Woman 34 25 16 14 9 0 1 60 24 264
2019 Man 36 32 14 7 7 0 4 71 15 95
2019 Woman 31 33 17 8 8 0 1 66 16 210
2018 Man 38 29 16 7 5 0 5 70 13 106
2018 Woman 31 26 22 11 7 0 3 58 19 221

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 46 21 21 7 4 0 1 67 11 100
2022 Woman 36 27 14 10 11 0 1 64 22 270
2020 Man 27 36 15 12 8 2 0 65 20 108
2020 Woman 23 28 24 13 12 0 0 51 24 264
2019 Man 30 31 25 7 7 0 0 61 14 94
2019 Woman 24 34 23 10 9 0 0 58 19 210
2018 Man 31 32 20 10 5 0 1 64 15 106
2018 Woman 24 26 24 14 12 0 1 50 26 221

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 35 30 21 8 3 1 2 67 12 100
2022 Woman 32 32 22 9 4 0 1 65 13 270
2020 Man 38 27 20 8 3 1 3 68 11 107
2020 Woman 34 31 24 6 4 1 0 66 10 266
2019 Man 25 34 28 9 4 0 1 59 13 96
2019 Woman 25 35 24 10 5 1 1 61 15 210
2018 Man 24 36 25 11 2 0 1 61 13 106
2018 Woman 19 33 32 8 6 1 1 54 14 225

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 28 29 21 11 10 0 1 58 21 100
2022 Woman 23 31 21 13 10 0 2 55 23 265
2020 Man 27 23 30 11 7 1 2 51 18 105
2020 Woman 22 30 25 17 6 0 0 53 22 264
2019 Man 17 32 24 20 6 0 1 49 26 96
2019 Woman 17 26 31 19 6 0 1 43 25 209
2018 Man 14 34 24 19 7 1 1 49 27 106
2018 Woman 14 31 27 18 9 0 1 45 28 225

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 37 35 14 5 7 1 0 73 13 100
2022 Woman 32 36 15 9 6 0 1 69 15 270
2020 Man 35 33 20 7 4 0 2 69 11 107
2020 Woman 33 32 17 11 6 0 0 65 17 264
2019 Man 18 41 16 18 6 0 1 60 24 96
2019 Woman 19 31 29 14 8 0 0 50 21 210
2018 Man 17 39 27 13 4 0 0 55 17 105
2018 Woman 20 33 22 18 6 0 1 53 24 222

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 57 24 14 0 2 0 3 83 3 100
2022 Woman 51 28 9 7 4 1 1 79 11 270
2020 Man 56 25 8 4 5 0 3 83 9 106
2020 Woman 51 29 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 265
2019 Man 45 24 16 9 6 0 1 69 15 96
2019 Woman 36 32 16 9 6 0 0 68 15 209

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 53 21 18 3 5 0 1 75 8 100
2022 Woman 50 26 15 4 3 1 2 78 7 270
2020 Man 39 31 19 6 5 0 0 70 11 105
2020 Woman 27 38 22 10 4 0 0 65 14 266

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 41 29 15 11 4 0 0 69 15 100
2022 Woman 36 31 17 10 4 0 1 68 15 270
2020 Man 40 28 22 4 3 0 3 70 8 107
2020 Woman 33 34 19 11 3 0 0 67 14 265
2019 Man 34 38 16 8 4 0 1 72 12 96
2019 Woman 37 30 18 8 6 0 1 68 14 209
2018 Man 28 35 22 10 2 0 1 64 13 106
2018 Woman 33 37 18 9 3 0 0 70 12 224

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 71 18 3 0 1 1 7 96 1 100
2022 Woman 73 14 6 1 0 1 4 93 1 265
2020 Man 58 25 8 8 1 0 0 84 8 107
2020 Woman 55 25 14 3 1 0 2 81 5 264
2019 Man 67 22 3 3 1 0 3 93 4 96
2019 Woman 69 17 9 3 1 0 1 87 4 209
2018 Man 68 16 7 5 3 0 2 85 8 106
2018 Woman 63 26 6 4 0 0 1 90 4 222

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 60 27 7 1 4 0 1 88 5 100
2022 Woman 66 21 9 2 1 0 2 89 2 270
2020 Man 41 40 11 4 2 0 2 82 6 108
2020 Woman 46 36 14 3 1 0 0 83 4 264

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 81 5 3 1 1 0 9 94 2 100
2022 Woman 80 7 3 0 1 1 9 96 1 265
2020 Man 76 13 2 2 1 2 3 94 4 108
2020 Woman 80 12 3 1 0 0 3 95 1 264
2019 Man 76 11 3 1 1 1 8 95 2 95
2019 Woman 78 7 3 2 1 1 9 94 2 210
2018 Man 80 9 5 0 0 0 6 95 0 106
2018 Woman 79 12 3 1 0 0 5 96 1 225

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 78 4 8 1 0 3 6 90 1 100
2022 Woman 78 8 4 2 3 1 4 90 5 270
2020 Man 81 9 2 1 2 1 4 95 3 108
2020 Woman 85 9 3 0 1 0 2 96 1 263
2019 Man 79 4 4 7 3 1 3 86 10 96
2019 Woman 75 8 7 3 3 1 2 86 6 210
2018 Man 81 6 4 2 2 0 5 91 4 106
2018 Woman 72 12 5 4 4 1 3 87 8 225

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 72 13 7 2 1 1 4 89 3 100
2022 Woman 65 23 5 2 2 0 2 91 4 270
2020 Man 68 24 3 2 1 1 2 94 3 108
2020 Woman 73 19 4 1 1 0 2 94 2 262
2019 Man 52 34 7 3 3 0 1 87 7 95
2019 Woman 58 23 14 3 2 0 0 81 5 210
2018 Man 57 25 12 1 2 0 3 85 3 106
2018 Woman 53 30 9 4 4 0 1 84 7 225

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 73 9 9 5 2 0 2 84 7 100
2022 Woman 69 19 4 2 3 0 2 90 5 270
2020 Man 71 16 6 3 2 0 1 89 5 107
2020 Woman 70 17 6 2 3 0 2 89 6 261
2019 Man 58 16 15 4 5 1 1 76 9 94
2019 Woman 58 18 12 8 3 0 0 76 12 210
2018 Man 55 25 10 4 3 0 4 83 7 105
2018 Woman 54 21 11 9 5 0 1 75 14 225

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 64 13 4 3 2 0 14 89 6 100
2022 Woman 63 14 4 1 1 0 18 93 2 270
2020 Man 67 14 4 1 0 0 14 95 1 106
2020 Woman 67 12 1 1 1 0 18 96 2 265
2019 Man 57 14 5 2 2 0 20 88 5 93
2019 Woman 58 9 5 1 1 0 25 90 3 209
2018 Man 45 14 6 3 0 0 33 88 4 106
2018 Woman 41 17 4 2 1 1 34 89 5 225

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 74 13 9 2 1 0 2 89 3 100
2022 Woman 74 13 6 1 2 0 5 91 3 270
2020 Man 76 13 4 2 2 1 2 92 4 107
2020 Woman 78 12 4 2 0 0 4 94 2 266
2019 Man 70 16 4 0 2 0 7 93 2 94
2019 Woman 76 14 4 3 0 0 3 93 3 210
2018 Man 62 21 7 2 0 0 7 90 3 106
2018 Woman 67 20 5 4 0 0 4 91 4 223

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 71 14 6 3 3 1 3 88 6 100
2022 Woman 66 15 6 3 6 0 3 84 10 270
2020 Man 57 24 10 2 4 0 3 83 7 107
2020 Woman 68 17 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 265
2019 Man 74 10 8 2 4 0 2 86 6 96
2019 Woman 65 19 7 5 2 1 1 86 8 210
2018 Man 64 16 9 4 3 1 4 84 7 106
2018 Woman 59 22 8 6 4 0 2 82 10 225

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 59 26 7 3 3 0 3 87 6 100
2022 Woman 51 23 15 3 4 0 3 76 8 270
2020 Man 52 23 16 9 1 0 0 75 10 107
2020 Woman 49 27 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 266
2019 Man 56 24 12 2 4 0 1 81 7 95
2019 Woman 61 21 11 4 2 0 1 83 6 208
2018 Man 55 21 18 6 1 0 0 75 7 106
2018 Woman 48 34 10 4 1 0 2 84 6 223

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 17 35 36 8 4 0 1 52 12 100
2022 Woman 12 31 38 13 6 0 0 43 19 270
2020 Man 15 35 40 7 2 0 0 51 9 107
2020 Woman 10 34 36 17 3 0 0 44 20 266
2019 Man 16 39 32 10 2 0 0 56 12 95
2019 Woman 14 34 34 15 3 0 0 48 18 210
2018 Man 14 34 40 10 3 0 0 47 13 107
2018 Woman 8 34 41 13 4 0 0 42 17 224

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 2 17 31 24 25 0 1 49 19 100
2022 Woman 9 19 36 25 10 0 0 35 28 270
2020 Man 4 14 39 25 17 0 0 42 18 108
2020 Woman 12 24 34 22 8 0 0 30 36 265
2019 Man 7 24 30 28 11 0 0 39 31 96
2019 Woman 9 23 41 18 9 0 0 28 32 207
2018 Man 8 18 42 17 14 0 1 31 26 107
2018 Woman 10 21 46 16 6 1 0 23 31 223

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 46 35 9 5 1 3 0 84 7 100
2022 Woman 35 46 9 6 2 1 0 82 9 270
2020 Man 46 41 5 7 0 1 0 88 7 108
2020 Woman 40 44 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 263
2019 Man 45 40 10 3 1 1 0 85 4 96
2019 Woman 41 43 8 7 1 1 0 84 8 210
2018 Man 48 33 12 2 2 2 0 83 4 105
2018 Woman 44 44 7 4 0 1 0 89 4 224

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 16 35 32 15 2 100
2022 Woman 6 29 41 19 5 265

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 67 22 6 1 0 3 0 92 1 100
2022 Woman 64 22 5 4 2 3 0 88 7 270
2020 Man 54 33 7 2 1 3 0 89 4 108
2020 Woman 60 22 9 5 3 2 0 83 8 264

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 58 23 7 7 4 2 0 82 11 100
2022 Woman 50 24 8 10 6 3 1 76 16 270
2020 Man 43 34 12 5 5 1 0 78 10 108
2020 Woman 44 30 9 11 7 0 0 74 17 266

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 66 19 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 100
2022 Woman 57 28 5 5 3 1 0 86 9 270
2020 Man 59 28 5 3 4 0 0 88 7 108
2020 Woman 52 33 6 4 4 1 1 86 8 266

Question 80. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 47 38 5 8 3 0 0 84 11 100
2022 Woman 29 46 11 9 3 2 1 76 12 270
2020 Man 34 45 7 9 3 2 0 81 12 108
2020 Woman 33 36 18 8 4 1 0 70 12 264
2019 Man 34 34 12 13 6 1 0 69 19 96
2019 Woman 28 35 15 15 6 1 0 63 21 208
2018 Man 30 40 10 12 5 2 0 71 18 107
2018 Woman 17 45 19 10 7 1 0 64 18 225

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 15 47 18 14 3 0 3 64 18 35
2022 Woman 18 47 9 12 9 2 2 68 23 85
2020 Man 9 57 12 14 0 7 0 71 15 33
2020 Woman 23 48 16 9 2 3 0 73 11 71
2019 Man 18 46 13 15 2 6 0 68 18 35
2019 Woman 26 40 20 7 2 2 1 69 10 48
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 100
2022 Woman 9 91 270
2020 Man 17 83 108
2020 Woman 9 91 264
2019 Man 11 89 96
2019 Woman 18 82 208

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 56 44 25
2020 Man 16 84 19
2020 Woman 49 51 24

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 80 20 25
2020 Man 81 19 19
2020 Woman 83 17 24
2019 Man 82 18 11
2019 Woman 88 12 36

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 56 29 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 20
2020 Man 52 34 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2020 Woman 53 36 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 62 23 7 1 1 3 2 90 2 100
2022 Woman 54 30 4 5 1 4 2 89 7 270
2020 Man 57 31 4 2 2 1 3 91 4 108
2020 Woman 53 28 9 3 3 2 2 85 6 264
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Compensation

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 4 83 12 1 100
2022 Woman 9 74 15 3 270
2020 Man 10 73 17 0 108
2020 Woman 15 66 17 2 266

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 58 42 25
2020 Man 83 17 11
2020 Woman 66 34 40

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 7 53 18 11 11 0 0 60 22 25
2020 Man 17 68 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 11
2020 Woman 47 20 16 10 5 0 3 68 16 40

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 4 29 6 25 22 3 11 37 55 25
2020 Man 0 30 7 15 10 0 38 48 40 11
2020 Woman 25 10 20 10 10 0 25 46 27 40

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 52 9 6 2 3 3 25 85 7 100
2022 Woman 42 13 8 3 2 5 27 81 7 270
2020 Man 57 20 5 6 0 0 11 87 7 108
2020 Woman 55 16 7 4 2 2 14 85 8 266
2019 Man 47 17 13 11 6 1 5 68 18 95
2019 Woman 48 18 10 8 5 1 9 74 15 208
2018 Man 58 16 10 7 3 2 5 78 11 106
2018 Woman 57 15 8 1 5 1 13 84 7 223
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Hybrid Work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)		 40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)		 60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)		 80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)		 Other Please specify
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 33 27 14 8 18 35
2022 Woman 40 11 1 2 47 75

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 72 28 35
2022 Woman 54 46 75

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 52 48 35
2022 Woman 41 59 75

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 69 31 35
2022 Woman 78 22 75

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 63 37 35
2022 Woman 56 44 75

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 27 73 35
2022 Woman 28 72 75

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 24 76 35
2022 Woman 31 69 75

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 5 95 35
2022 Woman 9 91 75

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 49 51 35
2022 Woman 14 86 75

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 18 82 35
2022 Woman 9 91 75

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 23 77 35
2022 Woman 21 79 75

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 34 66 35
2022 Woman 19 81 75

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 35
2022 Woman 8 92 75

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 2 98 35
2022 Woman 8 92 75

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 71 18 5 0 4 0 3 91 4 35
2022 Woman 91 4 4 0 1 0 0 95 1 75

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 0 19 22 12 33 7 7 52 22 35
2022 Woman 4 12 17 20 43 4 0 66 17 75

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 4 23 20 7 36 7 3 47 30 35
2022 Woman 10 26 28 15 18 3 0 35 37 75
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