2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Impact Assessment Agency of Canada by Question 117. What is your gender?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 47 38 1 8 5 0 0 86 13 85
2022 Woman 48 39 3 8 1 0 0 88 9 200
2020 Man 37 44 6 11 2 0 0 82 13 120
2020 Woman 35 50 4 10 3 0 0 84 12 265

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 83 14 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 85
2022 Woman 81 13 3 2 0 0 0 94 3 200
2020 Man 85 12 2 0 1 1 0 97 1 120
2020 Woman 80 14 2 3 1 0 0 95 3 264

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 51 29 6 8 3 0 1 82 12 85
2022 Woman 54 33 4 6 2 0 1 88 8 200
2020 Man 33 40 8 15 3 1 0 74 18 119
2020 Woman 28 46 10 12 4 0 0 74 16 265
2019 Man 49 30 4 10 6 0 1 80 16 113
2019 Woman 50 32 4 12 3 0 0 81 15 231

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 34 41 11 11 2 1 0 75 13 85
2022 Woman 41 39 10 5 4 0 0 80 10 200
2020 Man 39 34 13 12 1 0 1 74 13 118
2020 Woman 38 37 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 259
2019 Man 35 38 12 13 2 0 0 73 15 113
2019 Woman 29 41 12 12 5 1 0 71 17 230
2018 Man 26 43 15 11 4 1 0 69 16 87
2018 Woman 25 48 14 11 2 0 1 73 13 165

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 59 27 7 5 1 0 0 87 7 85
2022 Woman 50 36 5 5 2 0 1 87 8 200
2020 Man 47 30 14 7 1 2 0 78 8 119
2020 Woman 41 40 7 8 4 0 1 81 12 262
2019 Man 57 29 10 3 0 1 0 87 3 112
2019 Woman 48 38 4 8 3 0 0 86 10 226

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 56 28 6 6 3 0 0 84 10 85
2022 Woman 45 41 3 7 4 0 0 86 11 200
2020 Man 45 29 12 11 3 1 0 75 14 120
2020 Woman 45 33 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 262
2019 Man 48 33 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 113
2019 Woman 51 30 7 7 3 0 0 82 11 232
2018 Man 51 34 7 3 3 1 0 87 6 87
2018 Woman 51 32 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 164

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 35 39 15 5 6 0 0 74 11 85
2022 Woman 53 30 9 5 2 0 0 83 7 200
2020 Man 43 37 7 9 4 0 0 80 14 120
2020 Woman 39 41 11 7 2 0 0 79 9 265
2019 Man 39 44 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 113
2019 Woman 44 39 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 232
2018 Man 31 51 6 8 5 0 0 82 13 84
2018 Woman 39 43 12 4 2 0 0 82 7 163

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 43 30 10 9 5 0 2 75 15 85
2022 Woman 50 34 5 6 5 0 0 84 11 200
2020 Man 49 34 10 4 2 0 0 83 7 120
2020 Woman 43 37 8 9 3 0 0 80 12 265
2019 Man 42 38 10 5 4 1 0 80 10 113
2019 Woman 41 41 8 7 2 0 0 82 10 231
2018 Man 28 45 16 7 3 0 1 74 11 87
2018 Woman 37 40 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 165

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 41 41 6 11 1 0 0 82 12 85
2022 Woman 43 42 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 200
2020 Man 44 34 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 120
2020 Woman 36 45 10 7 1 0 0 81 9 264
2019 Man 40 35 13 6 5 0 0 75 11 113
2019 Woman 35 41 11 10 3 0 0 77 13 225
2018 Man 34 38 12 11 4 0 0 72 16 87
2018 Woman 28 46 13 10 2 0 0 75 12 165

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 60 29 6 5 0 0 0 88 5 85
2022 Woman 64 28 3 3 2 0 0 91 5 200
2020 Man 57 33 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 120
2020 Woman 53 37 7 4 1 0 0 89 4 263
2019 Man 64 26 4 5 2 0 0 90 7 113
2019 Woman 59 32 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 231
2018 Man 58 32 2 5 3 0 0 90 8 86
2018 Woman 55 36 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 164

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 47 35 7 5 5 0 0 82 11 85
2022 Woman 51 33 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 200
2020 Man 49 33 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 120
2020 Woman 43 35 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 264
2019 Man 52 28 7 4 7 1 0 81 11 112
2019 Woman 42 37 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 231
2018 Man 47 32 9 6 6 0 0 80 11 86
2018 Woman 37 43 10 9 2 0 0 80 11 165

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 40 38 14 6 1 0 0 79 7 85
2022 Woman 55 31 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 200
2020 Man 54 28 12 3 2 1 0 83 5 119
2020 Woman 50 35 9 4 1 0 0 86 6 263
2019 Man 52 30 12 2 4 0 0 82 5 111
2019 Woman 49 33 10 5 1 0 0 83 6 231
2018 Man 47 37 10 1 5 0 0 84 6 85
2018 Woman 46 42 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 164

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 33 50 8 3 6 0 0 83 10 85
2022 Woman 40 36 8 10 6 0 0 76 16 200
2020 Man 44 40 8 6 2 0 0 85 8 119
2020 Woman 43 31 11 12 3 0 0 75 15 265
2019 Man 46 36 6 5 7 0 0 81 12 112
2019 Woman 34 41 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 231
2018 Man 38 44 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 86
2018 Woman 30 41 13 13 3 0 0 71 16 163

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 45 35 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 85
2022 Woman 51 30 10 7 3 0 0 81 9 200
2020 Man 46 35 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 120
2020 Woman 48 27 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 265
2019 Man 44 33 14 5 4 0 0 76 10 113
2019 Woman 38 40 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 230
2018 Man 39 40 11 9 1 0 0 78 10 85
2018 Woman 39 41 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 165

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 45 38 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 85
2022 Woman 45 36 10 6 3 0 1 82 9 200
2020 Man 46 36 9 4 3 0 1 83 8 120
2020 Woman 38 40 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 265
2019 Man 45 36 6 7 5 1 0 82 12 111
2019 Woman 37 43 6 12 1 0 0 80 13 231
2018 Man 44 36 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 86
2018 Woman 32 41 12 11 3 1 1 74 14 165

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 39 8 8 1 0 1 82 10 85
2022 Woman 50 35 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 200
2020 Man 46 38 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 120
2020 Woman 44 38 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 265
2019 Man 47 39 5 4 4 0 0 86 9 113
2019 Woman 47 40 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 232
2018 Man 44 37 9 6 5 0 0 81 10 86
2018 Woman 41 47 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 164

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 48 33 12 3 4 0 0 81 7 85
2022 Woman 38 30 16 9 6 0 0 68 16 200
2020 Man 29 38 16 13 4 0 0 66 18 119
2020 Woman 21 32 27 15 4 0 0 53 20 262
2019 Man 27 39 23 6 4 1 0 66 11 113
2019 Woman 25 39 20 12 5 0 0 63 17 230
2018 Man 31 36 22 4 5 1 0 68 10 87
2018 Woman 30 33 20 10 6 0 0 63 17 164

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 5 17 32 30 15 0 1 46 22 85
2022 Woman 6 23 39 17 13 0 2 31 30 200
2020 Man 7 21 34 28 8 2 0 36 29 120
2020 Woman 6 26 37 21 9 1 0 30 33 265
2019 Man 8 23 43 18 6 1 1 24 31 113
2019 Woman 11 23 33 21 10 1 1 32 35 232
2018 Man 7 23 42 19 9 1 0 28 30 87
2018 Woman 8 22 45 20 5 0 1 25 30 163

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 7 28 37 12 13 0 3 26 36 85
2022 Woman 15 24 34 15 9 0 3 25 40 200
2020 Man 14 27 25 21 12 0 1 34 41 120
2020 Woman 18 22 32 17 9 1 0 27 40 262
2019 Man 13 24 32 19 8 2 2 28 39 112
2019 Woman 19 25 33 12 9 3 0 22 45 232
2018 Man 8 21 30 25 14 1 1 40 30 87
2018 Woman 13 23 31 20 12 0 1 33 36 163

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 3 14 34 27 22 0 0 48 17 85
2022 Woman 10 21 37 15 14 0 2 30 32 200
2020 Man 10 22 35 21 10 1 0 32 33 120
2020 Woman 19 24 31 17 8 1 1 25 44 262
2019 Man 11 20 34 26 9 1 0 35 31 113
2019 Woman 14 28 33 18 6 0 0 24 43 230
2018 Man 5 25 38 23 8 1 0 31 30 85
2018 Woman 11 29 36 18 5 0 1 23 40 164

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 10 24 26 17 22 2 0 39 34 85
2022 Woman 13 26 26 17 13 1 4 32 41 200
2020 Man 14 20 27 21 14 1 2 36 36 120
2020 Woman 17 24 27 15 13 2 2 29 42 264
2019 Man 7 19 25 22 22 3 2 46 28 111
2019 Woman 16 21 22 18 18 3 2 37 39 232
2018 Man 9 15 38 25 10 2 1 36 25 87
2018 Woman 10 28 30 17 13 0 1 31 39 164

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 7 13 42 17 15 5 3 33 22 85
2022 Woman 6 25 28 18 16 3 4 36 34 200
2020 Man 5 11 28 35 17 3 1 54 17 120
2020 Woman 6 12 25 34 17 2 3 54 19 263
2019 Man 11 22 29 23 12 3 1 36 34 113
2019 Woman 13 13 24 24 21 4 2 47 27 231
2018 Man 5 15 30 34 13 1 2 49 20 86
2018 Woman 7 14 34 25 15 2 2 42 22 162

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 8 22 27 24 15 3 0 40 32 85
2022 Woman 11 17 39 16 12 3 2 30 30 200
2020 Man 8 21 34 24 13 0 0 37 29 120
2020 Woman 11 15 38 19 13 4 1 33 28 261
2019 Man 8 20 39 21 9 1 2 31 29 113
2019 Woman 14 21 35 16 10 3 1 27 37 232
2018 Man 10 17 37 24 9 3 0 34 28 87
2018 Woman 5 17 42 23 10 1 1 34 23 163

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 1 6 36 26 30 0 1 57 7 85
2022 Woman 2 4 30 36 26 0 2 63 6 200
2020 Man 2 10 39 30 18 0 1 49 12 120
2020 Woman 3 18 38 30 10 0 1 40 21 263
2019 Man 3 14 38 27 17 0 2 44 17 113
2019 Woman 3 14 33 32 16 1 0 49 17 232
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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 38 32 12 3 3 7 4 80 7 85
2022 Woman 30 35 13 6 3 7 5 74 11 200
2020 Man 40 25 11 8 2 9 4 76 12 119
2020 Woman 32 32 14 9 4 5 3 70 15 265
2019 Man 41 27 13 5 3 10 2 76 9 113
2019 Woman 31 31 17 7 3 9 3 69 12 231
2018 Man 26 35 17 8 4 9 0 68 14 87
2018 Woman 30 30 14 10 5 7 4 68 17 163

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 67 22 7 1 2 0 0 90 3 85
2022 Woman 59 26 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 200
2020 Man 66 21 5 6 1 1 0 87 7 120
2020 Woman 57 26 3 8 5 0 0 83 13 264
2019 Man 61 25 4 7 3 1 0 87 9 113
2019 Woman 52 30 6 7 3 1 0 83 10 231
2018 Man 61 24 9 2 3 0 0 85 6 87
2018 Woman 44 31 11 11 4 0 0 75 15 162

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 73 20 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 85
2022 Woman 63 28 4 3 0 0 0 92 4 200
2020 Man 74 18 5 3 0 0 0 92 3 120
2020 Woman 61 29 4 6 1 0 0 89 7 264
2019 Man 69 26 4 0 2 0 0 95 2 113
2019 Woman 64 27 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 230
2018 Man 69 23 3 3 1 0 0 92 4 87
2018 Woman 56 27 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 163

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 67 25 4 1 1 1 0 93 2 85
2022 Woman 62 28 5 5 1 1 0 90 6 200
2020 Man 61 29 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 118
2020 Woman 56 32 6 6 1 0 0 88 6 263
2019 Man 63 26 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 113
2019 Woman 59 28 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 230
2018 Man 60 26 7 4 1 1 0 88 6 87
2018 Woman 50 36 7 5 1 0 0 86 6 163

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 53 15 9 5 3 11 4 81 9 85
2022 Woman 51 29 4 3 3 7 4 89 7 200

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 52 17 8 5 3 11 4 82 9 85
2022 Woman 46 33 3 3 3 7 4 89 7 200
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 58 25 7 7 0 2 1 85 7 85
2022 Woman 60 25 7 5 1 0 3 87 6 200
2020 Man 67 22 7 2 0 0 1 91 2 120
2020 Woman 56 25 8 6 2 1 2 84 8 263
2019 Man 57 25 9 3 2 2 3 86 5 113
2019 Woman 57 23 9 6 2 1 3 83 8 232

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 57 24 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 85
2022 Woman 51 31 10 6 1 0 1 83 8 200
2020 Man 57 27 9 5 3 0 0 83 7 120
2020 Woman 54 30 6 6 3 0 1 85 9 263
2019 Man 50 30 9 4 4 1 1 82 9 113
2019 Woman 47 29 12 9 2 0 0 77 11 232
2018 Man 45 37 10 3 2 0 2 84 6 87
2018 Woman 42 37 10 8 3 0 1 79 11 165

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 57 22 9 7 3 0 3 81 10 85
2022 Woman 62 21 10 3 2 0 1 84 5 200
2020 Man 60 21 11 4 2 2 1 83 6 120
2020 Woman 61 18 10 5 3 3 1 83 7 263

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 58 28 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 85
2022 Woman 60 25 6 6 2 0 1 86 8 200
2020 Man 60 24 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 119
2020 Woman 57 25 10 5 2 0 1 82 8 263
2019 Man 61 25 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 112
2019 Woman 51 26 11 9 2 1 0 78 11 230
2018 Man 48 31 13 6 1 1 0 80 7 86
2018 Woman 47 32 8 8 4 1 0 79 12 164

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 79 15 4 0 0 1 0 96 0 85
2022 Woman 78 16 2 2 1 1 1 96 2 200

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 65 18 6 8 2 0 0 83 11 85
2022 Woman 62 22 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 200
2020 Man 68 18 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 120
2020 Woman 65 20 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 265
2019 Man 63 24 5 4 3 0 0 87 8 113
2019 Woman 56 27 8 6 2 1 0 84 8 231
2018 Man 58 24 7 4 6 1 0 83 10 87
2018 Woman 51 30 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 165

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 84 5 3 3 0 1 4 94 4 85
2022 Woman 89 4 1 2 1 0 3 96 3 200
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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 43 26 10 11 4 7 0 74 16 85
2022 Woman 39 33 10 10 2 5 0 76 13 200
2020 Man 53 25 9 6 2 5 0 83 8 120
2020 Woman 46 28 9 7 2 8 0 81 9 265
2019 Man 54 28 5 4 2 7 0 89 6 113
2019 Woman 40 35 15 3 2 4 0 79 6 229
2018 Man 50 23 15 3 2 7 0 78 6 87
2018 Woman 49 35 7 6 2 1 0 84 9 163

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 37 22 14 17 5 4 0 62 24 85
2022 Woman 34 37 10 12 4 2 0 73 17 200
2020 Man 47 26 14 6 3 3 0 76 9 120
2020 Woman 42 32 13 11 2 1 0 74 13 265
2019 Man 48 33 10 5 3 2 0 82 8 113
2019 Woman 37 38 15 6 2 3 0 77 8 229
2018 Man 42 37 9 8 3 1 0 80 11 87
2018 Woman 40 40 9 9 2 1 0 80 11 162

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 31 27 11 19 5 8 0 62 26 85
2022 Woman 28 34 16 11 6 6 0 66 18 200
2020 Man 33 29 19 7 5 7 0 67 12 120
2020 Woman 32 34 15 13 2 3 0 69 16 263
2019 Man 33 37 10 10 4 6 0 75 15 113
2019 Woman 27 38 15 13 3 4 0 68 16 228
2018 Man 27 40 22 4 3 3 0 69 8 87
2018 Woman 29 40 15 10 3 2 0 70 14 162

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 32 25 17 10 11 5 0 60 22 85
2022 Woman 20 36 14 17 12 1 0 57 29 200
2020 Man 33 30 16 14 4 2 0 65 19 120
2020 Woman 26 36 14 18 4 2 0 63 22 265
2019 Man 31 35 10 18 4 2 0 67 23 113
2019 Woman 16 43 16 16 6 3 0 61 23 228
2018 Man 22 42 16 15 4 1 0 65 19 87
2018 Woman 22 40 16 14 7 1 0 62 22 163

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 40 27 14 8 1 6 3 74 10 85
2022 Woman 31 24 30 7 3 4 1 58 11 200
2020 Man 34 37 14 4 2 5 3 78 7 119
2020 Woman 35 29 18 8 3 4 2 69 12 265
2019 Man 35 32 17 3 4 8 1 74 8 113
2019 Woman 32 26 19 9 4 6 3 64 15 231
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 36 45 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 85
2022 Woman 22 54 15 7 2 0 0 76 10 200
2020 Man 39 41 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 120
2020 Woman 33 43 10 11 3 0 0 77 13 264
2019 Man 45 39 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 113
2019 Woman 35 48 10 4 1 1 0 84 6 232
2018 Man 35 47 9 6 2 1 0 83 8 87
2018 Woman 36 45 11 4 4 0 0 81 8 165

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 23 34 21 15 6 1 0 58 21 85
2022 Woman 11 38 10 24 15 1 0 50 40 200
2020 Man 35 38 14 10 2 2 0 74 12 120
2020 Woman 24 45 15 12 3 1 0 70 15 262
2019 Man 29 46 13 7 5 0 0 74 12 113
2019 Woman 20 41 16 15 6 3 0 63 21 231

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 45 29 13 7 3 1 1 76 11 85
2022 Woman 31 38 14 10 4 2 1 71 14 200
2020 Man 42 28 13 11 3 3 0 73 14 120
2020 Woman 37 33 8 14 5 3 1 72 19 264
2019 Man 44 26 10 10 5 5 0 75 15 112
2019 Woman 38 29 13 12 4 4 1 70 17 232
2018 Man 40 29 13 8 2 4 3 75 11 87
2018 Woman 41 28 14 10 5 1 1 70 16 165

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 52 27 16 3 1 1 0 80 4 85
2022 Woman 35 43 16 4 2 1 0 78 6 200
2020 Man 49 30 13 7 0 1 0 80 7 120
2020 Woman 41 33 17 8 1 0 0 74 9 265
2019 Man 46 29 14 5 2 4 0 78 7 111
2019 Woman 42 34 16 6 2 1 0 76 7 230
2018 Man 38 34 22 2 1 2 0 74 3 86
2018 Woman 43 38 12 5 1 1 0 82 6 164

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 28 19 13 12 10 17 0 57 26 85
2022 Woman 17 28 15 13 7 15 5 56 25 200
2020 Man 40 16 12 10 4 18 0 68 17 120
2020 Woman 26 22 13 12 10 13 3 58 26 264
2019 Man 29 23 17 6 7 17 1 63 16 113
2019 Woman 20 25 19 8 9 16 2 56 21 228
2018 Man 23 24 25 9 3 13 2 56 14 87
2018 Woman 21 24 20 9 8 15 3 55 21 165

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 22 11 14 10 1 0 65 24 85
2022 Woman 29 38 14 12 5 2 0 69 17 200
2020 Man 33 33 18 9 3 4 0 68 13 120
2020 Woman 32 29 18 12 5 3 0 63 18 264
2019 Man 36 34 12 10 5 3 0 72 15 113
2019 Woman 27 37 14 13 4 6 0 68 17 232
2018 Man 24 41 18 9 7 2 0 66 16 87
2018 Woman 27 39 15 11 5 1 1 68 16 163

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 43 30 14 9 5 0 0 73 14 85
2022 Woman 40 30 15 6 6 0 4 73 12 200
2020 Man 41 27 13 11 4 1 2 71 15 120
2020 Woman 41 25 18 8 6 0 3 68 14 265
2019 Man 49 23 14 11 2 0 2 73 13 113
2019 Woman 48 21 16 5 5 0 5 72 11 232

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 52 18 8 13 6 1 1 72 19 85
2022 Woman 52 25 11 4 3 1 4 81 7 200
2020 Man 53 21 12 7 3 2 2 76 11 120
2020 Woman 45 28 15 6 2 0 3 77 8 265
2019 Man 54 27 11 5 3 0 2 82 7 112
2019 Woman 54 24 11 3 3 2 4 82 6 231

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 72 11 6 0 5 2 4 89 5 85
2022 Woman 77 7 3 2 1 4 6 93 4 200
2020 Man 84 3 1 2 0 8 1 97 3 120
2020 Woman 77 8 3 2 2 4 4 92 4 265
2019 Man 80 8 3 4 1 2 3 93 5 113
2019 Woman 80 7 1 2 1 5 4 95 3 230

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 73 6 5 1 2 0 12 90 4 85
2022 Woman 75 9 4 1 1 1 9 94 2 200
2020 Man 86 4 5 0 0 2 3 95 0 120
2020 Woman 73 10 5 1 2 1 8 92 3 263
2019 Man 86 5 0 2 1 0 6 97 3 113
2019 Woman 77 6 2 3 1 1 10 94 4 229

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 26 28 4 18 17 4 2 58 38 85
2022 Woman 25 33 10 13 12 4 2 62 27 200
2020 Man 32 16 17 15 16 3 2 50 32 120
2020 Woman 21 29 17 18 10 4 2 53 30 265
2019 Man 36 22 15 10 14 4 0 60 24 113
2019 Woman 26 30 14 16 10 4 1 59 27 232
2018 Man 28 31 18 9 14 0 0 59 23 86
2018 Woman 26 32 13 16 9 2 2 61 26 164

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 35 45 5 12 3 0 0 80 15 85
2022 Woman 32 47 8 8 2 3 0 82 10 200
2020 Man 34 48 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 120
2020 Woman 29 45 15 7 2 2 0 75 10 263
2019 Man 39 41 8 8 1 3 0 83 9 113
2019 Woman 29 44 15 6 1 4 0 77 8 232
2018 Man 40 34 16 4 3 3 0 76 8 87
2018 Woman 36 40 14 6 2 2 0 77 9 162

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 53 30 6 6 5 0 0 82 11 85
2022 Woman 43 36 8 8 3 2 0 80 12 200
2020 Man 52 36 7 3 2 1 0 88 4 120
2020 Woman 42 39 8 6 2 2 0 83 8 265
2019 Man 53 27 8 6 2 4 0 84 8 113
2019 Woman 45 38 7 5 2 2 0 85 8 231
2018 Man 47 41 6 3 0 2 0 91 4 85
2018 Woman 52 34 8 2 1 2 0 89 3 165

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 49 29 8 7 3 2 0 81 11 85
2022 Woman 33 42 11 7 2 5 0 79 9 200
2020 Man 51 28 13 6 1 2 0 80 7 120
2020 Woman 46 36 8 5 2 3 0 85 7 263
2019 Man 57 28 11 3 1 0 0 86 4 112
2019 Woman 47 36 10 1 2 3 0 87 3 231
2018 Man 41 38 14 5 1 2 0 80 6 86
2018 Woman 50 33 10 2 1 4 1 87 2 165

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 41 24 19 7 1 8 0 70 9 85
2022 Woman 30 22 23 5 4 15 0 62 11 200
2020 Man 45 26 14 6 2 7 0 76 9 120
2020 Woman 34 34 20 4 3 5 0 72 7 265

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 52 24 8 4 2 6 3 84 7 85
2022 Woman 42 37 7 4 2 6 2 85 7 200
2020 Man 55 27 6 1 2 7 3 90 4 120
2020 Woman 51 26 6 6 3 5 2 83 11 264

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 3 3 10 10 44 7 24 77 9 85
2022 Woman 2 5 9 9 44 4 26 76 11 200

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 13 19 23 6 2 34 3 49 14 85
2022 Woman 13 15 14 4 2 49 3 58 12 200

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 61 29 3 4 2 0 0 90 7 85
2022 Woman 59 32 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 200
2020 Man 70 22 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 120
2020 Woman 62 27 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 264
2019 Man 73 15 6 5 1 0 0 88 5 111
2019 Woman 62 29 6 2 0 0 0 91 3 232
2018 Man 65 27 2 5 1 0 0 92 6 85
2018 Woman 56 36 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 165

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 46 34 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 85
2022 Woman 53 26 14 4 3 0 0 79 7 200
2020 Man 52 32 10 4 1 1 0 85 5 119
2020 Woman 54 25 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 263
2019 Man 55 29 5 5 4 1 0 85 10 112
2019 Woman 51 32 11 5 1 1 0 83 6 231
2018 Man 59 24 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 86
2018 Woman 48 35 11 5 2 0 0 83 7 164

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 40 36 7 15 1 0 0 76 17 85
2022 Woman 51 32 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 200
2020 Man 52 35 4 7 1 1 0 88 8 118
2020 Woman 51 29 9 8 2 0 0 80 10 263
2019 Man 57 29 5 4 4 0 0 86 9 113
2019 Woman 50 33 12 4 0 0 0 84 5 232
2018 Man 53 30 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 85
2018 Woman 44 37 11 6 1 0 1 82 7 164

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 41 17 20 13 4 4 0 61 18 85
2022 Woman 40 22 17 11 7 3 1 65 18 200
2020 Man 44 30 12 7 3 4 0 78 10 120
2020 Woman 43 20 17 12 5 3 0 65 17 264
2019 Man 53 18 14 8 5 2 0 72 13 112
2019 Woman 41 23 18 9 3 6 0 68 13 232
2018 Man 57 15 9 9 6 5 0 75 15 86
2018 Woman 46 24 14 9 6 1 1 71 15 165
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Mobility and Retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 35 25 40 85
2022 Woman 44 23 33 200
2020 Man 29 34 37 120
2020 Woman 33 29 38 264
2019 Man 36 33 31 113
2019 Woman 32 28 40 232
2018 Man 31 33 37 87
2018 Woman 25 30 45 165

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)		 Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 7 18 48 14 13 0 30
2022 Woman 7 34 43 1 11 5 85
2020 Man 6 37 40 5 9 3 35
2020 Woman 6 26 44 3 11 10 87
2019 Man 10 29 29 14 10 8 41
2019 Woman 7 33 30 3 12 16 74
2018 Man 12 15 48 15 11 0 27
2018 Woman 8 17 42 6 17 10 40
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable acts, comments or displays that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 5 95 200
2019 Man 11 89 113
2019 Woman 11 89 231
2018 Man 9 91 87
2018 Woman 10 90 164

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 44 56 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 Woman 64 36 10
2019 Man 50 50 12
2019 Woman 60 40 25

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 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 Woman 0 100 10
2019 Man 0 100 12
2019 Woman 0 100 25

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10
2019 Man 0 100 12
2019 Woman 0 100 25

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 45 55 10

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 36 64 10
2019 Man 41 59 12
2019 Woman 42 58 24

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 55 45 10
2019 Man 42 58 12
2019 Woman 45 55 24

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 44 56 10
2019 Man 41 59 12
2019 Woman 33 67 24

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 28 72 10

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 57 43 10

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 9 91 10

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

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 45 55 10

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 18 82 10

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 20 80 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 Woman 39 61 10
2019 Man 41 59 12
2019 Woman 58 42 24

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 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 Woman 19 81 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 Woman 19 81 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 Woman 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 Woman 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 Woman 0 100 10

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 25 75 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 Woman 18 82 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 Woman 0 100 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 Woman 39 61 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 Woman 0 100 10

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 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 Woman 10 90 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 Woman 27 73 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 Woman 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 Woman 27 73 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 Woman 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 Woman 74 26 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 Woman 8 92 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 Woman 82 18 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 Woman 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 Woman 37 63 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 Woman 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 Woman 10 90 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 Man 24 8 14 5 2 33 14 61 13 85
2022 Woman 11 8 7 7 6 48 14 48 34 200
2020 Man 24 15 10 4 2 37 8 70 12 120
2020 Woman 16 11 13 8 5 38 9 51 25 265
2019 Man 22 8 16 6 4 37 7 54 18 112
2019 Woman 17 14 16 7 4 31 11 53 19 231
2018 Man 21 15 13 8 2 38 2 61 17 87
2018 Woman 17 15 17 7 2 35 8 56 16 165

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 53 21 14 5 0 7 1 80 5 85
2022 Woman 28 32 13 4 4 18 1 73 10 200
2020 Man 41 30 11 3 2 11 1 81 6 120
2020 Woman 35 27 15 6 3 13 1 73 10 265
2019 Man 55 12 14 4 4 11 1 76 8 113
2019 Woman 35 25 17 7 3 12 0 69 12 232
2018 Man 39 29 16 3 3 9 0 75 7 87
2018 Woman 34 34 16 5 2 8 1 74 9 164
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Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 85
2022 Woman 5 95 200

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 81 19 10

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 8 92 10

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 19 81 10

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 20 80 10

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 11 89 10

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 11 89 10

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 11 89 10

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 31 69 10

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 59 41 10

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 51 49 10

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 20 80 10

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 12 88 10

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 11 89 10

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 57 43 10

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 18 82 10

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 10 90 10

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

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 31 69 10

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 11 89 10

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 21 79 10

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 0 100 10

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 40 60 10

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

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 42 58 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 Man 26 11 11 2 1 37 13 73 6 85
2022 Woman 10 10 11 3 2 54 10 56 14 200
2020 Man 26 8 16 2 1 40 7 65 5 120
2020 Woman 17 12 15 3 3 41 10 58 11 265
2019 Man 21 9 15 0 1 45 9 65 2 112
2019 Woman 20 10 16 2 2 39 11 60 9 231
2018 Man 21 14 17 2 0 44 2 65 4 87
2018 Woman 18 11 19 2 2 40 8 56 8 164

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 53 18 13 5 1 10 0 79 7 85
2022 Woman 33 31 16 3 2 14 0 75 6 200
2020 Man 46 28 12 3 1 11 0 82 5 120
2020 Woman 36 27 13 4 2 16 3 77 7 265
2019 Man 55 12 16 0 1 15 0 80 1 112
2019 Woman 40 25 16 2 2 13 1 76 5 232
2018 Man 40 35 11 1 1 11 0 85 3 87
2018 Woman 35 32 16 4 1 11 1 76 5 163
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 38 33 14 7 6 0 1 72 13 85
2022 Woman 33 33 15 7 7 1 4 69 14 200
2020 Man 37 37 17 8 2 0 0 74 9 119
2020 Woman 40 32 15 7 5 0 0 72 13 262
2019 Man 26 36 15 11 12 0 0 62 23 113
2019 Woman 23 34 19 10 12 0 1 58 22 232
2018 Man 17 35 21 13 13 0 1 52 27 87
2018 Woman 15 28 26 17 14 0 1 43 31 164

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 19 23 37 14 7 0 0 42 22 85
2022 Woman 13 23 26 19 18 1 1 37 37 200
2020 Man 14 21 34 23 8 1 0 35 31 120
2020 Woman 9 19 28 25 19 1 0 28 44 264
2019 Man 13 21 36 18 12 0 0 34 30 112
2019 Woman 13 23 29 19 15 0 0 37 34 232
2018 Man 6 32 30 19 11 0 2 39 31 87
2018 Woman 9 23 27 28 13 0 0 32 41 164

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 24 32 30 9 4 0 1 56 13 85
2022 Woman 22 23 25 15 14 0 1 45 29 200
2020 Man 21 21 35 14 8 1 0 42 23 120
2020 Woman 14 24 23 19 18 1 0 39 38 263
2019 Man 14 24 38 15 9 0 0 38 24 113
2019 Woman 14 30 27 15 14 0 0 44 29 231
2018 Man 15 30 20 27 7 0 2 45 34 86
2018 Woman 12 25 32 22 8 0 1 38 30 164

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 23 17 24 22 13 0 1 40 36 85
2022 Woman 17 25 28 16 14 0 1 42 30 200
2020 Man 19 22 22 24 13 1 0 41 37 120
2020 Woman 21 19 24 19 17 1 0 40 36 262
2019 Man 14 28 27 22 9 0 0 42 31 112
2019 Woman 19 26 24 16 15 0 0 45 31 232
2018 Man 16 22 34 15 12 1 1 38 27 87
2018 Woman 13 26 26 21 13 0 1 40 34 164

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 46 29 14 7 2 0 2 77 9 85
2022 Woman 40 20 17 10 10 0 4 62 20 200
2020 Man 38 30 22 5 4 0 1 69 9 119
2020 Woman 27 28 19 15 9 0 1 56 24 263
2019 Man 37 32 19 5 6 0 1 70 12 113
2019 Woman 38 28 15 9 8 0 2 67 17 230
2018 Man 34 31 20 8 5 0 2 66 13 87
2018 Woman 35 31 15 12 5 0 2 67 18 164

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 29 23 29 10 10 0 0 52 19 85
2022 Woman 23 28 26 11 11 1 1 51 22 200
2020 Man 20 38 19 13 11 0 0 58 24 120
2020 Woman 16 26 25 18 14 0 0 42 33 263
2019 Man 19 38 26 11 7 0 0 57 18 113
2019 Woman 27 26 19 17 10 0 0 53 27 230
2018 Man 25 33 28 10 3 1 0 58 14 87
2018 Woman 26 26 23 14 10 0 1 53 24 163

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 36 37 8 12 6 0 0 74 19 85
2022 Woman 38 28 16 9 7 1 1 67 16 200
2020 Man 40 36 16 7 0 0 0 76 7 120
2020 Woman 30 30 24 8 6 0 2 61 14 265
2019 Man 37 33 14 8 7 1 0 71 15 113
2019 Woman 30 31 23 11 3 1 0 63 14 230
2018 Man 31 35 21 8 3 1 1 68 11 87
2018 Woman 28 32 29 8 2 0 2 61 10 161

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 35 32 16 10 8 0 0 66 18 85
2022 Woman 27 31 26 9 4 1 1 60 13 200
2020 Man 25 40 22 8 5 0 0 65 13 120
2020 Woman 21 33 27 12 7 1 0 54 19 264
2019 Man 20 42 24 7 7 0 0 61 14 111
2019 Woman 22 33 25 13 6 1 0 56 19 229
2018 Man 14 48 25 8 3 1 1 63 12 86
2018 Woman 18 40 30 9 3 0 0 58 12 162

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 36 35 11 10 7 0 1 72 17 85
2022 Woman 35 33 16 10 3 0 2 69 14 200
2020 Man 40 30 20 8 2 0 0 70 10 120
2020 Woman 30 32 23 9 6 0 0 62 15 265
2019 Man 27 37 23 7 6 0 0 64 13 112
2019 Woman 26 36 19 15 4 1 0 62 19 228
2018 Man 24 39 22 6 8 1 1 64 14 87
2018 Woman 21 35 32 9 4 0 0 55 13 162

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 65 12 13 2 6 0 2 79 8 85
2022 Woman 54 26 8 5 5 0 2 82 10 200
2020 Man 56 31 8 3 1 0 0 87 4 118
2020 Woman 49 27 12 5 6 0 0 77 11 263
2019 Man 53 25 10 8 3 0 0 78 12 113
2019 Woman 49 25 13 7 4 1 0 75 11 229

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 59 22 14 3 2 0 0 81 5 85
2022 Woman 57 27 8 3 5 0 1 84 8 200
2020 Man 37 24 23 7 9 0 0 61 17 119
2020 Woman 26 30 26 13 5 0 0 56 18 264

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 46 30 14 3 7 0 0 76 10 85
2022 Woman 41 30 15 8 5 0 1 71 14 200
2020 Man 30 29 21 14 6 0 0 59 20 120
2020 Woman 29 26 25 13 6 0 1 55 20 263
2019 Man 31 26 28 12 4 0 0 56 16 112
2019 Woman 31 35 20 9 6 1 0 66 15 229
2018 Man 24 37 20 14 3 1 1 62 18 87
2018 Woman 23 38 25 13 1 0 0 61 14 159

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 58 17 10 5 8 1 1 76 13 85
2022 Woman 53 20 13 6 5 1 2 76 11 200
2020 Man 45 31 12 12 1 0 0 76 13 120
2020 Woman 38 32 19 6 4 0 1 71 10 262
2019 Man 59 19 12 5 5 0 0 77 11 113
2019 Woman 60 20 10 7 1 1 0 81 8 228
2018 Man 56 22 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 87
2018 Woman 55 20 15 4 4 0 1 76 8 161

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 65 17 10 5 2 0 1 83 7 85
2022 Woman 59 29 7 2 2 1 1 90 4 200
2020 Man 34 36 14 14 2 0 0 70 15 119
2020 Woman 26 41 20 11 2 0 0 66 14 262

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 76 8 2 1 5 0 8 91 6 85
2022 Woman 74 12 4 0 3 1 5 92 4 200
2020 Man 72 17 6 4 0 0 1 90 4 120
2020 Woman 66 17 9 2 2 1 4 87 4 263
2019 Man 80 12 3 1 1 0 4 95 2 113
2019 Woman 78 10 3 3 1 0 4 92 5 227
2018 Man 75 15 5 1 1 2 1 93 2 84
2018 Woman 74 15 4 1 1 1 4 94 3 162

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 84 5 5 1 1 2 2 93 2 85
2022 Woman 79 10 2 1 3 0 5 93 4 200
2020 Man 90 6 2 0 1 1 1 98 1 119
2020 Woman 80 9 3 3 3 0 2 91 5 261
2019 Man 81 8 5 3 1 1 1 91 4 113
2019 Woman 76 12 3 3 3 0 1 90 7 231
2018 Man 83 6 2 2 1 4 1 94 4 87
2018 Woman 72 12 6 5 2 1 2 87 7 160

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 74 13 7 3 0 0 2 89 3 85
2022 Woman 66 21 6 3 2 0 2 89 5 200
2020 Man 72 20 3 3 2 1 0 92 4 119
2020 Woman 61 27 8 1 1 0 1 89 3 263
2019 Man 70 18 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 113
2019 Woman 62 25 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 232
2018 Man 68 25 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 87
2018 Woman 58 24 12 2 1 1 2 84 3 164

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 76 14 5 2 2 1 0 90 4 85
2022 Woman 66 19 7 3 2 0 3 88 5 200
2020 Man 72 19 7 2 1 0 0 91 2 119
2020 Woman 65 17 8 6 3 0 1 83 9 264
2019 Man 67 18 7 4 3 0 0 85 8 113
2019 Woman 62 21 7 5 3 0 1 85 8 232
2018 Man 65 19 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 87
2018 Woman 57 25 9 5 4 0 1 82 9 165

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 69 16 2 1 0 0 12 96 1 85
2022 Woman 60 16 4 2 1 0 16 91 4 200
2020 Man 67 17 3 1 3 0 9 92 4 120
2020 Woman 64 11 7 2 0 1 16 90 2 264
2019 Man 67 13 4 1 0 0 15 95 1 113
2019 Woman 61 10 2 2 1 0 24 93 4 230
2018 Man 60 16 5 2 0 0 18 92 2 87
2018 Woman 55 13 6 1 1 0 23 89 3 164

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 66 24 8 1 1 0 0 90 2 85
2022 Woman 69 20 5 1 2 0 3 92 3 200
2020 Man 66 21 10 2 1 0 0 88 2 120
2020 Woman 67 20 8 2 1 0 2 89 3 265
2019 Man 67 23 5 2 2 0 1 91 4 111
2019 Woman 66 23 6 1 0 0 3 92 2 232
2018 Man 57 22 14 2 1 0 3 82 3 87
2018 Woman 61 25 6 4 1 1 2 89 5 163

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 72 13 7 1 6 0 1 86 7 85
2022 Woman 77 10 4 2 4 0 3 91 5 200
2020 Man 75 17 3 0 4 0 0 93 4 120
2020 Woman 68 16 7 3 4 0 2 86 7 264
2019 Man 73 13 5 4 4 0 2 87 8 112
2019 Woman 77 8 6 2 6 0 2 87 8 231
2018 Man 79 11 6 3 0 0 1 91 3 87
2018 Woman 77 13 3 2 1 0 4 94 3 163

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 51 26 17 4 2 0 0 77 7 85
2022 Woman 51 28 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 200
2020 Man 49 22 21 7 1 0 1 72 7 120
2020 Woman 37 32 19 8 3 1 0 69 12 264
2019 Man 55 32 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 113
2019 Woman 49 30 16 2 2 0 1 80 4 231
2018 Man 50 28 18 1 1 0 1 80 2 87
2018 Woman 46 35 14 3 1 0 1 81 4 164

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 10 37 36 12 5 0 0 47 17 85
2022 Woman 10 31 38 17 4 0 1 41 22 200
2020 Man 13 33 39 9 6 0 0 46 15 120
2020 Woman 8 26 42 18 5 0 0 34 24 265
2019 Man 9 33 38 16 4 0 0 42 20 113
2019 Woman 11 30 39 17 3 0 0 41 20 231
2018 Man 16 30 35 15 3 0 1 46 18 87
2018 Woman 11 26 44 15 4 0 0 37 19 165

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 4 24 36 27 9 0 0 36 28 85
2022 Woman 9 24 44 16 7 0 1 23 33 200
2020 Man 10 23 33 24 10 0 0 33 33 120
2020 Woman 10 29 42 14 5 0 0 19 39 264
2019 Man 9 22 42 22 5 0 0 27 31 113
2019 Woman 10 20 41 21 9 0 0 29 30 229
2018 Man 4 24 39 17 16 0 0 32 28 87
2018 Woman 7 19 44 25 5 0 0 30 25 163

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 41 37 7 8 5 1 1 80 13 85
2022 Woman 35 38 13 7 4 2 0 74 12 200
2020 Man 47 41 6 3 1 2 0 90 4 120
2020 Woman 48 38 7 6 1 0 0 86 7 265
2019 Man 44 32 9 5 5 4 0 80 11 113
2019 Woman 35 43 11 6 1 3 0 81 8 231
2018 Man 41 35 16 2 3 2 0 78 6 87
2018 Woman 37 44 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 164

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 15 26 26 24 8 85
2022 Woman 7 21 42 27 2 200

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 63 24 5 4 0 2 1 90 5 85
2022 Woman 59 28 5 3 2 3 0 89 5 200
2020 Man 58 26 11 2 2 0 0 84 5 118
2020 Woman 58 26 9 6 1 0 1 84 7 264

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 49 27 8 9 7 0 0 76 16 85
2022 Woman 51 27 7 11 4 1 0 78 15 200
2020 Man 52 27 9 6 4 3 0 81 10 118
2020 Woman 46 28 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 264

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 64 22 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 85
2022 Woman 59 26 6 5 1 1 1 87 7 200
2020 Man 59 29 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 120
2020 Woman 56 27 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 264

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 29 41 14 13 2 0 0 70 15 85
2022 Woman 29 48 9 7 4 3 0 79 11 200
2020 Man 44 29 15 8 2 1 0 74 11 120
2020 Woman 39 30 12 14 3 0 0 70 17 264
2019 Man 30 39 17 8 6 1 0 69 14 113
2019 Woman 25 40 15 13 4 3 0 67 17 231
2018 Man 33 36 14 9 6 2 0 71 15 87
2018 Woman 34 39 13 9 3 2 0 74 12 164

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 20 50 7 15 4 0 4 73 20 25
2022 Woman 17 52 12 17 2 0 0 69 18 65
2020 Man 19 56 11 11 3 0 0 75 14 35
2020 Woman 24 44 10 18 3 0 2 69 21 71
2019 Man 32 35 12 12 6 3 0 69 18 34
2019 Woman 24 35 11 17 7 6 0 62 26 54
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 85
2022 Woman 11 89 200
2020 Man 9 91 119
2020 Woman 12 88 264
2019 Man 18 82 113
2019 Woman 17 83 232

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 75 25 20
2020 Man 50 50 10
2020 Woman 42 58 31

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Woman 66 34 20
2020 Man 70 30 10
2020 Woman 88 12 31
2019 Man 72 28 21
2019 Woman 84 16 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 Woman 37 29 6 14 13 0 0 66 28 15
2019 Man 74 20 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 Woman 54 31 0 9 6 0 0 84 16 32

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 55 29 2 11 1 1 2 86 12 85
2022 Woman 46 37 7 4 0 3 3 88 5 200
2020 Man 59 27 4 3 0 3 3 92 3 120
2020 Woman 50 28 10 5 1 3 2 83 7 265
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Compensation

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Not sure
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 22 66 11 0 85
2022 Woman 25 61 11 3 200
2020 Man 26 54 20 1 120
2020 Woman 25 52 22 0 265

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 52 48 20
2022 Woman 41 59 50
2020 Man 46 54 31
2020 Woman 45 55 67

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 27 18 26 6 18 0 5 47 26 20
2022 Woman 18 18 15 23 18 2 4 39 44 50
2020 Man 23 32 3 19 20 4 0 56 40 31
2020 Woman 18 18 19 19 16 0 9 40 39 67

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 7 32 17 15 28 0 0 40 43 20
2022 Woman 6 23 14 15 28 5 10 34 49 50
2020 Man 16 20 7 37 19 0 0 37 56 31
2020 Woman 15 12 20 20 28 0 5 29 51 67

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 58 14 4 4 3 1 15 86 9 85
2022 Woman 52 16 8 2 1 1 21 86 4 200
2020 Man 52 25 10 5 3 2 4 81 8 120
2020 Woman 48 21 7 5 6 1 11 79 13 263
2019 Man 48 13 21 6 5 1 5 65 12 112
2019 Woman 40 19 11 11 7 1 11 67 20 230
2018 Man 39 21 14 8 10 1 7 65 19 87
2018 Woman 43 18 14 10 10 0 5 64 21 165
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Hybrid Work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)		 40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)		 60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)		 80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)		 Other Please specify
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 3 91 4 2 0 65
2022 Woman 14 82 1 0 3 160

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 84 16 65
2022 Woman 61 39 160

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 23 77 65
2022 Woman 20 80 160

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 60 40 65
2022 Woman 58 42 160

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 36 64 65
2022 Woman 35 65 160

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 65
2022 Woman 21 79 160

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 42 58 65
2022 Woman 46 54 160

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 17 83 65
2022 Woman 16 84 160

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 8 92 65
2022 Woman 8 92 160

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 65
2022 Woman 7 93 160

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 24 76 65
2022 Woman 18 82 160

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 24 76 65
2022 Woman 21 79 160

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 65
2022 Woman 2 98 160

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 28 72 65
2022 Woman 23 77 160

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 85 6 5 0 0 0 4 94 0 65
2022 Woman 85 9 3 1 1 0 2 96 1 160

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 10 31 9 13 29 6 3 46 44 65
2022 Woman 8 14 13 20 39 4 2 63 23 160

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Man 10 28 17 21 23 1 0 44 39 65
2022 Woman 11 15 21 17 33 3 1 51 27 160
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