2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Human Rights Commission by Question 106. What are the language requirements of your position?

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 38 37 7 12 4 0 1 76 17 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 31 48 8 6 6 0 0 79 13 45

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 73 18 4 2 2 0 1 92 4 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 82 8 2 5 0 0 2 92 5 45

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 48 36 5 3 2 0 6 89 5 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 54 35 2 4 5 0 0 89 9 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 50 39 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 62 23 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 46 39 5 7 2 1 0 86 9 145
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 39 39 9 11 2 0 0 78 13 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 44 40 6 8 2 0 0 84 9 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 53 38 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 65 26 6 3 0 0 1 91 3 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 63 23 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 54 37 7 2 1 0 0 90 2 108
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 63 22 4 10 0 0 0 86 10 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 61 25 8 5 1 1 0 86 6 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 59 27 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 66 22 5 3 3 0 2 90 5 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 68 19 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 55 34 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 64 16 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 53 33 9 3 2 0 0 86 4 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 68 23 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 60 26 7 7 1 0 0 86 7 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 56 27 13 2 2 0 0 82 5 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 45 35 13 7 2 0 0 79 8 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 54 22 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 48 40 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 38 42 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 39 41 12 6 3 0 0 80 9 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 59 28 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 63 30 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 59 29 7 5 0 0 0 89 5 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 59 32 5 1 3 0 0 91 3 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 69 27 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 60 27 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 47 32 13 6 2 0 0 78 9 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 54 31 7 4 4 0 0 85 7 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 59 22 14 0 4 0 0 81 4 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 68 25 5 1 0 0 0 93 1 145
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 66 14 7 11 0 0 2 81 11 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 65 27 5 1 2 0 0 92 3 109
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 77 14 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 60 28 4 6 1 1 1 90 7 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 41 41 11 7 0 0 0 83 7 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 45 39 6 6 2 0 0 85 9 109
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 54 32 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 63 29 5 3 1 0 0 92 3 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 49 33 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 54 33 10 1 2 0 0 87 3 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 59 32 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 57 30 8 3 1 0 0 88 5 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 44 32 16 7 0 2 0 77 7 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 47 37 11 3 3 0 0 84 5 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 54 32 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 58 34 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 59 17 7 12 5 0 0 77 16 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 51 41 5 2 2 0 0 91 3 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 68 23 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 37 36 11 12 4 0 0 73 16 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 37 35 18 6 4 0 0 72 10 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 40 29 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 38 24 23 4 10 0 0 62 14 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 3 26 31 26 13 1 1 39 29 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 13 21 29 16 13 0 8 32 37 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 7 21 35 27 11 0 0 37 27 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 0 9 47 30 10 4 0 41 9 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 3 16 30 26 20 1 4 48 20 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 8 11 35 17 19 2 8 40 21 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 5 16 25 34 18 2 0 53 21 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 0 5 29 35 27 5 0 65 5 20

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 2 10 25 30 30 1 2 61 13 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 6 9 23 31 22 0 8 58 16 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 2 6 25 39 28 0 1 68 7 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 0 0 23 34 42 0 0 77 0 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 8 25 30 16 19 0 3 35 33 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 8 11 44 15 13 0 8 31 21 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 15 19 25 23 16 0 3 40 34 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 4 10 42 19 20 4 0 41 15 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 4 18 27 24 21 3 4 48 23 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 6 17 28 23 19 0 7 45 25 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 5 8 30 30 25 2 0 56 13 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 5 19 10 29 33 4 0 65 25 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 5 11 30 28 20 3 3 51 17 145
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 6 13 38 15 22 0 5 39 20 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 5 13 37 25 18 2 0 44 18 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 4 0 41 25 30 0 0 55 4 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 7 21 37 21 11 1 2 33 29 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 14 30 29 14 8 0 5 23 47 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 10 21 35 20 14 0 0 35 31 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 9 19 28 14 30 0 0 44 28 21
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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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 42 27 12 1 1 9 8 83 3 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 40 17 24 2 2 12 2 67 6 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 38 29 13 9 2 4 4 73 12 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 49 23 0 23 0 4 0 75 25 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 74 16 4 3 1 1 0 91 4 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 66 18 2 7 5 3 0 86 11 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 54 34 3 6 2 1 0 89 8 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 63 28 5 0 4 0 0 91 4 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 77 20 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 73 20 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 67 25 4 3 1 0 0 93 4 109
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 58 28 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 69 24 7 1 0 0 0 92 1 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 66 25 5 2 2 0 0 91 5 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 58 34 3 3 1 1 0 93 4 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 73 23 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 61 23 3 3 1 3 5 92 5 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 51 31 6 2 0 2 8 91 2 45

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 60 24 3 3 1 3 5 92 5 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 47 28 10 2 2 5 6 83 5 45
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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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 66 20 7 2 1 3 1 90 2 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 55 28 7 3 0 2 5 89 3 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 63 22 9 3 1 1 1 87 4 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 71 20 4 0 0 0 5 95 0 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 58 27 9 4 1 1 0 86 5 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 57 28 10 2 2 0 0 85 5 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 53 37 8 3 0 0 0 90 3 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 62 24 9 4 0 0 0 86 4 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 67 18 8 4 1 2 0 87 5 145
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 72 17 6 0 2 2 0 91 3 45

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 65 28 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 63 28 6 0 2 0 0 91 2 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 57 31 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 68 18 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 74 18 3 2 0 3 1 96 2 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 70 15 7 0 2 4 2 90 3 45

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 67 25 3 2 3 0 0 92 4 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 72 14 11 0 3 0 0 87 3 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 61 27 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 85 9 5 1 1 0 0 94 1 145
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 89 6 2 0 2 0 0 95 2 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 82 13 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21
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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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 58 27 5 5 1 3 1 89 6 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 57 25 9 0 4 5 0 86 4 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 47 30 10 8 4 2 0 78 12 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 54 9 19 13 0 4 0 66 14 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 55 29 6 5 3 1 1 86 8 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 42 42 3 9 4 0 0 84 13 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 40 34 11 13 2 1 0 75 15 108
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 50 9 18 10 9 4 0 61 20 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 39 36 11 6 3 4 1 79 10 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 36 30 12 10 6 5 0 70 17 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 28 35 18 12 4 4 0 65 16 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 26 37 14 14 4 4 0 66 20 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 40 39 10 7 3 1 1 80 10 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 34 33 16 15 0 2 0 69 16 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 30 28 17 17 6 2 0 59 24 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 31 42 14 4 4 4 0 76 9 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 65 21 11 2 0 1 0 87 2 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 71 22 5 0 0 2 0 95 0 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 55 33 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 76 19 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21
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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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 54 36 4 6 1 0 0 90 6 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 43 37 9 9 0 3 0 82 9 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 41 44 6 9 0 0 0 85 9 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 40 42 0 10 4 4 0 85 15 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 31 40 13 10 4 1 0 73 14 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 33 32 10 19 5 2 0 67 24 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 30 29 14 19 4 3 0 61 24 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 31 37 14 14 0 4 0 71 14 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 42 25 16 8 4 4 2 71 13 145
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 49 17 11 6 7 10 0 73 15 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 46 32 8 10 0 0 3 81 11 109
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 63 28 0 4 0 5 0 95 5 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 52 28 13 4 2 1 0 81 6 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 54 30 5 9 0 2 0 86 9 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 44 39 11 3 1 1 1 85 4 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 54 27 4 10 0 4 0 85 10 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 37 19 15 6 3 15 5 70 11 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 32 17 26 8 2 9 6 58 12 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 30 24 15 10 8 10 4 63 20 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 35 36 5 10 0 14 0 83 12 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 41 38 9 7 1 5 0 83 8 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 34 34 16 4 10 2 0 69 15 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 28 36 17 12 6 1 1 65 18 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 36 14 23 10 9 9 0 54 21 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 59 19 14 4 1 0 3 81 5 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 54 19 20 2 4 0 0 73 6 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 61 21 10 4 0 0 4 85 4 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 53 32 0 4 4 0 5 90 10 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 61 19 10 4 2 1 3 83 6 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 47 24 20 5 4 0 0 71 9 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 67 14 7 8 0 1 3 84 9 109
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 38 23 10 14 0 9 5 72 17 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 85 1 2 2 1 2 6 94 3 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 85 9 4 0 0 2 0 96 0 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 84 7 1 1 1 2 5 97 2 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 80 5 5 0 4 0 5 90 5 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 77 9 3 1 0 2 9 96 1 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 84 9 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 86 4 2 0 0 1 7 98 0 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 95 0 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 30 31 15 13 6 2 2 64 20 145
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 19 42 8 16 8 3 4 66 26 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 25 28 16 16 13 1 2 54 30 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 20 14 15 28 9 9 5 39 43 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 48 33 15 1 1 1 0 82 2 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 43 38 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 33 47 13 4 1 2 0 82 5 109
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 39 48 4 4 0 5 0 91 5 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 69 25 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 63 24 8 2 2 0 0 87 5 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 60 33 3 3 0 1 0 94 3 108
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 71 25 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 69 25 3 1 0 2 0 96 1 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 51 26 13 5 2 4 0 80 7 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 58 30 6 2 2 1 1 89 5 109
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 68 13 0 0 10 9 0 89 11 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 73 19 4 1 0 3 1 95 1 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 60 16 22 2 0 0 0 76 2 45

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 71 18 4 3 1 2 2 92 4 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 54 32 7 2 0 2 2 91 2 45

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 2 4 8 4 51 4 28 80 8 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 6 7 4 11 42 10 20 75 19 45

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 34 28 14 2 1 19 3 79 3 145
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 26 25 17 2 0 27 2 73 3 45

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 76 21 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 67 26 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 70 24 3 2 0 1 0 95 2 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 68 23 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 71 20 5 3 1 0 0 92 3 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 56 27 7 6 4 0 0 83 11 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 60 24 12 3 1 0 0 84 4 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 59 18 9 14 0 0 0 77 14 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 70 20 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 54 22 13 5 6 0 0 76 11 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 58 29 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 63 23 0 10 4 0 0 86 14 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 60 21 10 7 1 1 0 82 9 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 51 19 11 2 12 5 0 73 15 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 51 25 15 5 5 1 0 76 9 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 63 9 18 10 0 0 0 72 10 21
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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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 31 38 31 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 37 39 25 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 15 42 43 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 0 56 44 20

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 4 32 44 3 10 7 45
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 18 37 44 0 0 0 15
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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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 6 94 150
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 6 94 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Either English or French 0 100 10

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 38 62 10

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 19 81 10

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 10 90 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 0 100 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 10 90 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 18 82 10

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 31 69 10

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 70 30 10

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 48 52 10

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 9 91 10

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 50 50 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 31 69 10

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 31 69 10

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 43 57 10

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 0 100 10

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 0 100 10

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 10 90 10

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 39 61 10

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 41 59 10

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 40 60 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 91 9 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 30 70 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 31 69 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 9 91 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 0 100 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 0 100 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 10 90 10

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 9 91 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 0 100 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 19 81 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 10 90 10

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 9 91 10

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 9 91 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 50 50 10

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 10 90 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 0 100 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 0 100 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 19 81 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 30 70 10

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 9 91 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 40 60 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 0 100 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 40 60 10

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 0 100 10

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 21 79 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 27 16 8 1 2 32 13 79 6 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 19 4 4 4 2 55 11 68 19 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 33 10 19 4 3 26 5 62 10 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 28 0 9 10 4 38 11 54 28 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 56 30 6 1 1 5 1 91 2 145
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 48 20 13 2 2 14 0 80 5 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 53 20 13 5 2 6 1 79 7 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 40 18 9 10 4 14 5 71 18 21
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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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 4 96 150
2019 Language requirement of position - Either English or French 0 100 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 35 15 10 3 1 28 9 79 6 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 22 6 11 0 2 52 6 68 5 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 38 12 17 1 3 25 5 70 5 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 23 4 9 10 0 42 11 60 21 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 66 22 4 3 0 4 1 92 3 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 56 24 11 2 2 4 0 84 4 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 56 20 9 2 2 8 4 86 4 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 59 18 5 10 0 9 0 84 11 21
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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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 47 30 9 3 9 0 3 79 12 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 65 22 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 32 33 21 6 8 0 1 65 14 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 43 20 23 4 9 0 0 63 13 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 18 27 21 20 13 0 1 46 33 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 19 19 27 18 17 0 0 38 36 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 20 27 26 17 9 0 0 48 26 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 14 38 24 14 9 0 0 52 23 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 32 32 22 6 6 0 2 65 12 145
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 37 18 21 11 8 0 4 57 20 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 38 32 15 9 5 0 2 71 14 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 47 24 24 4 0 0 0 71 4 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 13 27 23 16 20 1 0 40 37 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 18 17 26 23 11 2 2 37 36 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 20 19 25 25 11 1 0 40 36 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 24 23 35 14 4 0 0 47 18 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 48 21 16 7 6 0 3 71 13 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 55 15 17 5 4 0 4 73 10 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 53 22 8 8 4 1 4 80 12 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 56 20 20 4 0 0 0 76 4 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 42 27 14 8 8 1 1 70 16 145
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 45 17 22 9 7 0 0 62 16 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 39 33 18 7 2 1 0 73 9 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 34 35 16 10 5 0 0 70 14 20

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 47 33 11 6 1 1 1 82 7 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 47 22 17 9 2 2 0 71 12 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 41 36 14 6 1 1 1 78 7 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 45 32 14 4 0 4 0 81 5 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 29 38 19 9 4 0 2 68 13 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 28 28 21 14 7 0 2 57 21 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 28 35 27 6 3 0 1 63 9 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 29 51 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 20

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 53 25 13 6 1 1 1 79 8 145
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 41 27 17 7 7 0 2 69 13 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 45 28 17 7 2 0 1 73 9 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 52 24 14 4 4 0 0 77 9 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 66 16 6 4 5 0 2 84 10 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 55 23 9 9 2 0 2 79 12 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 59 24 8 5 4 0 1 83 8 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 75 9 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 20

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 51 30 11 4 1 1 1 83 5 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 43 31 11 13 2 0 0 74 15 45

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 42 28 18 10 2 0 0 71 12 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 40 28 13 8 9 0 2 69 17 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 43 34 15 5 2 0 1 78 7 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 75 10 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 19

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 67 17 8 2 2 1 3 88 4 145
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 63 25 0 2 0 0 9 97 3 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 72 14 8 4 1 0 1 87 5 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 63 28 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 36 34 15 8 6 1 1 71 14 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 34 15 36 9 6 0 0 49 15 45

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 75 10 1 1 1 1 11 97 2 145
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 80 7 2 2 0 2 6 95 2 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 80 13 1 1 1 0 4 97 2 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 90 5 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 81 8 2 1 2 0 6 94 3 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 88 2 0 4 0 2 4 96 4 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 89 5 2 1 2 0 2 95 3 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 81 4 0 5 9 0 0 86 14 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 76 15 4 3 1 0 2 92 3 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 70 20 8 0 0 0 2 92 0 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 69 20 8 2 0 0 1 89 2 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 68 23 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 78 12 3 3 2 0 2 92 5 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 63 23 6 4 2 0 2 87 7 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 75 12 9 2 2 0 1 87 4 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 59 28 9 0 4 0 0 87 4 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 70 14 3 1 1 1 11 95 1 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 69 9 2 0 0 0 20 98 0 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 73 6 6 2 0 0 13 91 2 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 64 0 4 0 0 0 32 93 0 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 68 19 8 3 0 0 3 89 3 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 58 21 10 5 0 2 4 84 5 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 68 18 5 3 2 0 4 90 4 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 50 22 13 0 9 0 5 76 9 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 82 7 3 1 1 1 5 94 2 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 78 15 2 2 0 0 2 95 2 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 87 5 3 0 2 1 3 95 2 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 72 19 4 0 0 0 5 95 0 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 52 29 11 4 2 0 1 83 6 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 56 15 16 10 2 2 0 72 12 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 62 22 12 1 1 0 2 85 2 110
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 56 34 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 16 29 42 9 4 0 1 45 13 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 16 31 30 14 8 0 0 47 22 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 22 40 27 10 1 0 1 62 11 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 4 47 31 18 0 0 0 51 18 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 6 19 39 20 16 0 0 36 25 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 14 18 33 18 18 0 0 35 32 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 7 11 40 31 10 0 1 41 18 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 9 20 28 38 5 0 0 43 29 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 39 47 9 3 1 0 1 87 4 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 46 32 12 2 5 2 0 80 7 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 55 34 6 4 0 1 0 90 4 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 62 18 11 4 0 5 0 84 5 21

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 17 27 42 11 3 145
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 11 24 26 26 13 45

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 70 19 6 1 1 3 1 91 2 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 70 20 6 4 0 0 0 89 4 45

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 61 19 8 5 5 1 1 82 11 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 58 17 9 15 0 0 0 76 15 45

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 67 24 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 68 23 0 7 0 0 2 93 7 45

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 41 46 5 7 1 1 0 87 8 145
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 39 27 15 8 11 0 0 66 19 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 43 36 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 40 32 5 19 0 5 0 75 20 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 27 50 14 5 3 0 0 77 9 55
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 28 53 10 2 3 3 0 84 6 34
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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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 14 86 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 28 72 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 34 66 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 50 50 21

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 77 23 20
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 55 45 15

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 86 14 20
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 91 9 15
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 95 5 38

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 67 27 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 20
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 50 42 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 65 23 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 36

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 70 21 4 2 0 0 1 93 2 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 66 27 2 2 3 0 0 93 5 45
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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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 17 65 17 1 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 17 69 12 2 45

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 45 55 25

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 20 30 17 0 25 5 4 54 27 25

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 4 28 3 7 36 9 13 40 55 25

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 42 15 7 5 8 1 22 74 17 150
2022 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 59 7 2 2 6 2 21 87 11 45
2019 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 48 12 13 8 11 0 7 65 21 111
2019 Language requirement of position - Unilingual English 49 23 0 0 13 0 14 84 16 21
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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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 44 14 7 8 27 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 55 45 35

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 34 66 35

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 61 39 35

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 45 55 35

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 24 76 35

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 37 63 35

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 14 86 35

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 27 73 35

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 25 75 35

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 34 66 35

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 17 83 35

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 17 83 35

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 8 92 35

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 79 11 0 0 3 0 6 96 4 35

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 8 8 5 16 45 8 11 74 20 35

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 Language requirement of position - Bilingual 8 21 12 23 26 7 3 55 32 35
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