2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for National Research Council Canada by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	48	5	11	4	0	80	14	2640
2022	Part-time	46	43	4	1	2	3	92	4	65
2020	Full-time	35	50	5	8	2	0	85	10	2516
2020	Part-time	47	42	2	7	2	0	89	9	66

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	Full-time	69	21	4	3	1	1	1	91	4	2640
2022	Part-time	69	19	8	1	0	0	3	90	1	65
2020	Full-time	73	17	4	3	1	0	1	92	4	2511
2020	Part-time	87	8	3	1	1	0	0	95	2	66

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	Full-time	53	33	6	5	2	0	1	86	7	2640
2022	Part-time	60	30	4	4	0	2	0	92	5	65
2020	Full-time	36	41	10	10	2	0	0	77	12	2514
2020	Part-time	51	37	6	4	2	0	0	88	6	66
2019	Full-time	52	34	6	6	2	0	0	86	8	2405
2019	Part-time	73	17	4	2	4	0	0	91	6	44

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	40	12	8	4	1	76	12	2635
2022	Part-time	52	29	13	1	3	2	83	4	65
2020	Full-time	36	40	13	7	2	1	77	9	2501
2020	Part-time	55	31	5	1	2	6	91	4	66
2019	Full-time	33	40	13	10	4	0	73	14	2400
2019	Part-time	46	38	9	6	0	1	86	6	44

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	58	32	5	3	1	0	90	4	2635
2022	Part-time	61	31	3	4	1	0	92	6	65
2020	Full-time	52	35	7	5	1	0	87	6	2500
2020	Part-time	57	32	6	2	0	3	92	2	65
2019	Full-time	56	32	7	4	1	0	89	5	2390
2019	Part-time	67	25	6	0	2	0	92	2	44

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	32	11	6	5	0	78	11	2640
2022	Part-time	68	22	2	6	2	0	90	8	65
2020	Full-time	45	33	10	8	3	0	79	11	2511
2020	Part-time	53	33	9	3	1	0	87	4	65
2019	Full-time	47	30	12	7	4	0	78	10	2402
2019	Part-time	59	28	6	4	2	2	88	6	43

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	38	11	6	3	79	10	2640
2022	Part-time	51	34	2	6	7	85	13	65
2020	Full-time	45	37	9	6	3	82	9	2513
2020	Part-time	57	34	6	3	0	91	3	66
2019	Full-time	43	37	11	7	3	79	10	2411
2019	Part-time	51	37	8	2	2	88	4	44

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	36	15	11	7	0	67	18	2640
2022	Part-time	51	28	11	8	2	0	78	11	65
2020	Full-time	31	40	14	10	5	0	71	15	2515
2020	Part-time	61	24	11	4	0	0	85	4	66
2019	Full-time	29	36	16	12	6	0	65	18	2407
2019	Part-time	45	38	2	12	0	3	86	12	44

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	44	10	8	4	78	12	2640
2022	Part-time	41	44	11	4	0	85	4	65
2020	Full-time	34	43	12	8	3	77	11	2498
2020	Part-time	51	40	5	3	1	91	4	66
2019	Full-time	32	42	13	10	3	74	13	2402
2019	Part-time	52	26	12	6	4	78	10	43

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	38	9	5	2	84	7	2635
2022	Part-time	53	29	11	7	0	82	7	65
2020	Full-time	47	39	8	4	1	86	6	2499
2020	Part-time	58	29	9	3	1	86	4	66
2019	Full-time	41	39	12	6	2	80	8	2399
2019	Part-time	60	16	17	4	4	75	8	44

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	36	13	9	5	73	15	2640
2022	Part-time	55	27	6	8	5	81	13	65
2020	Full-time	37	38	13	7	4	76	11	2510
2020	Part-time	61	24	12	3	0	85	3	66
2019	Full-time	34	38	13	10	5	73	15	2405
2019	Part-time	57	25	12	2	4	82	6	43

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	56	32	8	3	1	89	3	2640
2022	Part-time	60	27	6	4	3	87	7	65
2020	Full-time	58	32	7	2	1	90	3	2504
2020	Part-time	65	26	7	2	0	91	2	65
2019	Full-time	57	31	8	3	1	88	4	2396
2019	Part-time	63	27	8	0	2	90	2	44

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	38	12	9	6	0	73	14	2630
2022	Part-time	42	31	12	8	5	2	74	14	65
2020	Full-time	37	39	12	8	3	0	77	11	2507
2020	Part-time	52	33	9	5	1	0	85	6	65
2019	Full-time	34	39	14	9	5	0	73	13	2397
2019	Part-time	58	18	13	7	4	0	76	11	44

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	35	12	7	5	0	76	11	2640
2022	Part-time	47	40	6	6	1	0	87	8	65
2020	Full-time	42	35	12	7	3	0	77	10	2506
2020	Part-time	55	25	15	4	1	0	80	5	65
2019	Full-time	41	33	14	7	4	0	74	11	2407
2019	Part-time	57	15	10	10	6	2	74	17	44

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	Full-time	34	37	14	8	5	1	1	72	13	2640
2022	Part-time	50	28	6	9	5	2	0	80	14	65
2020	Full-time	35	43	13	7	2	0	0	78	9	2494
2020	Part-time	52	36	9	3	0	0	0	88	3	65
2019	Full-time	32	40	15	8	3	0	0	73	12	2379
2019	Part-time	56	25	9	7	0	2	2	84	7	44

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	37	9	4	2	84	6	2640
2022	Part-time	56	30	7	3	3	86	6	65
2020	Full-time	52	36	7	4	1	88	5	2514
2020	Part-time	70	23	5	2	0	93	2	66
2019	Full-time	49	36	9	4	1	85	5	2411
2019	Part-time	63	28	5	2	2	91	4	44

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	35	18	10	6	1	65	16	2640
2022	Part-time	56	26	13	5	0	1	83	5	65
2020	Full-time	28	37	18	11	6	0	66	17	2509
2020	Part-time	49	33	16	1	0	0	83	1	65
2019	Full-time	32	35	18	10	5	0	67	15	2402
2019	Part-time	39	52	6	0	2	2	92	2	44

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	Full-time	8	23	37	21	8	0	3	30	32	2640
2022	Part-time	1	17	23	26	30	0	3	58	18	65
2020	Full-time	6	23	39	23	8	1	1	31	29	2513
2020	Part-time	5	9	40	24	22	0	0	46	14	66
2019	Full-time	8	25	38	20	8	1	1	28	33	2404
2019	Part-time	8	23	38	7	19	0	5	28	32	44

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	Full-time	15	25	32	16	8	1	3	25	42	2635
2022	Part-time	5	10	36	16	27	0	6	46	15	65
2020	Full-time	12	22	34	20	9	1	2	31	35	2508
2020	Part-time	7	12	28	25	18	3	8	47	21	66
2019	Full-time	16	26	30	16	9	2	2	26	43	2401
2019	Part-time	9	16	31	9	24	3	8	37	29	44

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	Full-time	5	13	34	31	15	1	3	47	18	2630
2022	Part-time	1	8	20	30	37	0	4	69	10	65
2020	Full-time	4	12	33	35	14	0	1	50	16	2505
2020	Part-time	4	4	15	44	28	3	3	76	8	66
2019	Full-time	5	13	35	30	15	1	1	46	18	2390
2019	Part-time	0	7	29	21	32	2	8	59	8	44

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	Full-time	16	21	27	20	12	1	4	33	39	2635
2022	Part-time	6	9	22	23	32	1	6	60	17	65
2020	Full-time	11	19	29	24	14	1	2	39	31	2505
2020	Part-time	1	6	22	38	29	3	1	70	8	66
2019	Full-time	13	20	29	21	14	2	2	37	34	2398
2019	Part-time	2	13	28	21	31	0	5	55	16	44

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	Full-time	6	12	22	27	23	4	7	56	19	2635
2022	Part-time	0	11	14	21	39	2	14	70	13	65
2020	Full-time	2	7	19	35	30	3	3	69	10	2501
2020	Part-time	0	1	22	26	38	5	8	74	1	66
2019	Full-time	3	9	22	33	26	3	4	63	14	2389
2019	Part-time	4	6	16	12	46	4	13	69	12	43

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	Full-time	16	24	31	14	9	3	3	25	42	2635
2022	Part-time	8	12	25	19	29	0	7	52	21	65
2020	Full-time	11	22	33	21	10	2	2	32	34	2499
2020	Part-time	5	15	25	25	15	5	9	47	24	66
2019	Full-time	14	24	30	17	11	2	2	29	40	2393
2019	Part-time	9	13	23	11	33	4	6	50	25	44

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	Full-time	5	15	34	27	15	1	3	43	21	2635
2022	Part-time	3	13	23	30	24	1	6	58	18	65
2020	Full-time	6	15	36	29	13	0	1	42	21	2507
2020	Part-time	2	6	39	38	15	0	0	53	8	66
2019	Full-time	8	17	31	26	15	1	2	42	26	2404
2019	Part-time	2	25	25	14	31	0	3	46	28	43

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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	Full-time	27	31	17	7	6	7	5	66	15	2640
2022	Part-time	33	23	11	5	4	18	7	74	12	65
2020	Full-time	27	32	18	8	5	6	5	66	14	2511
2020	Part-time	43	29	18	3	1	2	4	77	5	66
2019	Full-time	29	30	18	9	5	5	4	65	16	2402
2019	Part-time	45	25	14	7	0	4	6	77	8	44

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	Full-time	51	29	8	7	5	1	0	80	12	2640
2022	Part-time	53	30	3	10	1	1	3	86	12	65
2020	Full-time	48	31	9	7	4	1	0	80	11	2507
2020	Part-time	66	22	7	4	0	1	0	89	4	66
2019	Full-time	47	29	10	9	4	1	0	77	13	2401
2019	Part-time	61	25	3	7	4	0	0	86	11	44

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	57	30	7	5	2	87	7	2640
2022	Part-time	64	30	4	2	0	94	2	65
2020	Full-time	57	31	6	4	2	88	5	2500
2020	Part-time	80	16	4	0	0	96	0	66
2019	Full-time	52	33	8	5	2	86	7	2402
2019	Part-time	76	14	10	0	0	90	0	44

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	Full-time	48	36	9	4	2	1	0	85	6	2640
2022	Part-time	55	31	5	1	7	0	0	86	8	65
2020	Full-time	47	37	10	4	1	1	0	85	5	2492
2020	Part-time	61	29	6	1	0	1	3	93	1	66
2019	Full-time	45	37	10	5	2	0	0	83	7	2402
2019	Part-time	69	23	6	0	2	0	0	92	2	44

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	Full-time	41	28	11	6	3	6	4	77	10	2640
2022	Part-time	36	35	10	3	3	6	7	82	8	65

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	Full-time	40	28	11	6	3	6	4	77	11	2640
2022	Part-time	39	35	11	0	3	5	7	84	4	65

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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	Full-time	50	29	11	4	2	1	3	82	6	2640
2022	Part-time	42	28	9	4	4	4	9	80	9	65
2020	Full-time	51	28	13	4	2	1	2	81	6	2510
2020	Part-time	53	28	12	2	0	0	5	85	2	65
2019	Full-time	50	28	12	4	2	1	2	81	7	2407
2019	Part-time	59	20	9	4	0	0	8	86	4	44

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	Full-time	45	33	11	7	4	0	0	78	11	2640
2022	Part-time	52	34	4	4	5	0	1	87	10	65
2020	Full-time	46	32	12	6	4	0	0	78	10	2506
2020	Part-time	51	35	7	3	0	0	3	89	3	66
2019	Full-time	42	32	13	8	4	1	0	75	12	2404
2019	Part-time	63	24	10	4	0	0	0	86	4	44

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	Full-time	52	25	11	6	4	1	1	78	10	2640
2022	Part-time	60	20	9	0	5	3	2	85	5	65
2020	Full-time	52	25	13	5	4	1	1	78	9	2505
2020	Part-time	66	15	9	1	1	1	6	88	2	66

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	Full-time	49	31	10	6	3	1	0	81	9	2635
2022	Part-time	56	34	4	1	5	0	0	90	6	65
2020	Full-time	49	31	11	6	3	0	0	81	9	2509
2020	Part-time	63	27	2	2	0	0	6	96	2	66
2019	Full-time	46	31	11	7	4	1	1	78	11	2401
2019	Part-time	56	22	10	6	0	0	6	83	6	44

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	Full-time	66	23	6	2	2	1	1	90	4	2640
2022	Part-time	82	15	1	1	0	0	1	98	1	65

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	Full-time	56	26	8	6	4	0	0	83	9	2640
2022	Part-time	67	24	2	2	4	0	0	91	6	65
2020	Full-time	57	26	8	5	3	0	0	84	8	2517
2020	Part-time	70	20	5	4	0	0	1	91	4	66
2019	Full-time	54	26	10	6	3	0	0	81	9	2407
2019	Part-time	75	10	9	5	0	2	0	86	5	44

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	78	10	3	2	3	4	92	5	2640
2022	Part-time	80	10	2	1	2	4	94	4	65
2019	Full-time	77	11	4	2	3	3	90	5	2397
2019	Part-time	80	15	0	2	0	4	98	2	44

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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	Full-time	38	30	14	6	4	7	0	73	11	2640
2022	Part-time	51	22	10	2	1	13	0	84	4	65
2020	Full-time	45	30	11	4	3	6	0	81	8	2513
2020	Part-time	60	22	9	1	1	7	0	88	2	66
2019	Full-time	36	30	16	6	3	8	1	72	10	2400
2019	Part-time	43	21	15	7	2	6	6	73	10	44

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	Full-time	32	33	15	11	7	2	0	66	18	2640
2022	Part-time	44	34	10	4	2	5	0	83	6	65
2020	Full-time	40	33	13	6	4	2	0	75	11	2510
2020	Part-time	57	29	7	2	2	3	0	88	4	66
2019	Full-time	30	31	17	12	6	3	1	64	18	2395
2019	Part-time	43	22	8	12	4	4	6	73	18	44

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	Full-time	22	30	21	14	8	5	0	55	23	2640
2022	Part-time	34	35	11	7	4	7	3	76	12	65
2020	Full-time	28	34	18	10	5	5	0	65	16	2509
2020	Part-time	48	35	6	3	2	4	3	89	5	66
2019	Full-time	20	29	22	15	8	6	0	52	25	2393
2019	Part-time	29	16	32	8	4	4	6	50	14	44

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	Full-time	23	34	18	14	8	3	0	59	23	2640
2022	Part-time	39	36	10	7	4	2	3	79	11	65
2020	Full-time	26	37	17	12	6	2	0	65	18	2514
2020	Part-time	48	35	11	4	1	1	0	83	5	66
2019	Full-time	18	32	19	18	9	3	0	52	29	2404
2019	Part-time	28	31	15	14	4	2	6	64	19	44

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	Full-time	36	30	17	6	2	6	3	72	9	2640
2022	Part-time	41	29	14	0	3	7	6	81	4	65
2020	Full-time	40	26	18	6	2	6	3	72	9	2516
2020	Part-time	56	22	9	3	0	7	3	87	3	66
2019	Full-time	39	26	15	6	3	8	2	73	10	2409
2019	Part-time	54	16	10	4	0	11	5	84	4	44

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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	Full-time	27	45	16	9	4	1	0	72	12	2640
2022	Part-time	47	34	10	5	0	0	3	84	5	65
2020	Full-time	33	42	15	7	2	1	0	76	9	2516
2020	Part-time	56	35	6	2	0	0	0	92	2	65
2019	Full-time	29	42	16	8	3	1	0	72	12	2407
2019	Part-time	52	24	17	2	4	2	0	77	6	44

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	33	23	17	8	3	50	27	2635
2022	Part-time	30	40	13	10	5	2	72	15	65
2020	Full-time	22	37	21	13	4	3	61	18	2503
2020	Part-time	50	34	5	8	2	1	85	10	66
2019	Full-time	16	32	24	18	7	3	49	26	2394
2019	Part-time	48	16	8	20	6	2	65	26	44

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	Full-time	31	33	16	9	5	3	2	68	16	2640
2022	Part-time	42	20	15	7	3	11	1	72	11	65
2020	Full-time	33	36	14	9	3	4	2	73	13	2504
2020	Part-time	36	38	10	6	0	3	7	82	7	65
2019	Full-time	30	35	16	10	5	4	2	68	15	2403
2019	Part-time	53	20	11	5	4	0	8	79	9	44

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	Full-time	32	36	19	6	3	2	0	70	10	2640
2022	Part-time	48	28	12	8	0	4	0	80	8	65
2020	Full-time	37	37	18	4	2	2	0	75	7	2502
2020	Part-time	51	32	12	2	0	1	3	86	2	65
2019	Full-time	31	35	20	7	3	3	0	69	10	2397
2019	Part-time	59	16	15	5	2	0	3	77	7	44

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	Full-time	22	23	19	11	10	11	3	53	25	2640
2022	Part-time	25	17	13	7	4	27	6	64	16	65
2020	Full-time	24	23	20	11	8	12	2	54	23	2511
2020	Part-time	34	18	22	3	0	12	10	67	4	66
2019	Full-time	19	21	21	14	10	12	2	47	28	2400
2019	Part-time	36	11	19	9	8	10	8	57	20	43

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	Full-time	22	32	18	14	11	2	0	56	25	2640
2022	Part-time	45	22	13	7	4	7	1	74	12	65
2020	Full-time	24	35	19	13	7	3	0	60	21	2510
2020	Part-time	45	28	13	3	1	4	4	81	5	66
2019	Full-time	22	31	19	15	10	3	0	55	25	2404
2019	Part-time	44	24	12	12	4	0	3	71	17	44

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	Full-time	50	26	11	4	3	1	5	82	7	2640
2022	Part-time	57	15	4	8	1	2	12	84	11	65
2020	Full-time	54	24	12	4	2	0	3	81	7	2517
2020	Part-time	48	18	16	8	0	0	10	74	9	66
2019	Full-time	55	25	11	4	1	1	4	83	5	2403
2019	Part-time	69	12	7	4	0	0	8	88	4	44

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	Full-time	47	23	14	6	3	2	5	75	10	2640
2022	Part-time	59	11	3	6	6	1	14	82	15	65
2020	Full-time	51	24	14	5	2	2	2	78	7	2511
2020	Part-time	51	26	11	2	1	0	9	84	4	66
2019	Full-time	45	24	16	6	3	2	3	73	10	2403
2019	Part-time	60	14	11	2	2	0	11	83	4	44

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	Full-time	72	10	4	2	3	4	5	90	6	2640
2022	Part-time	72	5	1	0	0	9	12	99	0	65
2020	Full-time	79	8	4	2	1	3	3	93	3	2505
2020	Part-time	85	6	0	0	0	0	10	100	0	66
2019	Full-time	75	8	5	2	2	4	4	91	4	2395
2019	Part-time	85	4	0	0	0	2	10	100	0	44

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	Full-time	74	8	3	1	1	2	11	94	3	2640
2022	Part-time	65	6	1	1	1	7	18	95	3	65
2020	Full-time	76	10	4	1	1	2	6	94	2	2514
2020	Part-time	66	17	7	1	0	0	9	91	1	66
2019	Full-time	78	6	3	1	1	3	9	96	2	2391
2019	Part-time	78	7	0	0	3	2	10	96	4	44

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	Full-time	18	29	13	17	18	2	3	50	36	2640
2022	Part-time	12	22	7	8	14	13	24	54	35	65
2020	Full-time	20	27	17	16	15	3	3	50	32	2518
2020	Part-time	21	20	26	10	3	5	15	51	17	66
2019	Full-time	19	25	17	16	18	3	2	47	36	2407
2019	Part-time	40	22	10	4	9	5	10	73	15	44

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	Full-time	26	40	18	9	4	3	1	68	14	2640
2022	Part-time	24	42	9	10	11	2	1	69	22	65
2020	Full-time	28	43	17	7	2	3	0	73	10	2511
2020	Part-time	43	35	8	3	1	10	0	87	4	66
2019	Full-time	23	44	19	8	3	2	1	69	12	2401
2019	Part-time	39	25	20	6	2	2	6	70	8	44

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	Full-time	38	38	12	6	3	2	0	78	9	2640
2022	Part-time	46	37	11	1	0	4	1	87	1	65
2020	Full-time	44	38	11	4	2	2	0	83	6	2503
2020	Part-time	59	33	5	0	0	4	0	95	0	66
2019	Full-time	41	38	12	5	2	2	0	81	7	2394
2019	Part-time	56	27	13	2	2	0	0	83	4	44

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	Full-time	35	36	14	5	2	7	1	77	8	2640
2022	Part-time	47	34	10	6	0	3	0	84	6	65
2020	Full-time	40	33	15	4	1	5	1	78	6	2507
2020	Part-time	59	35	5	2	0	0	0	94	2	66
2019	Full-time	41	33	16	4	2	4	0	78	6	2393
2019	Part-time	62	20	7	0	2	6	3	90	2	44

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	Full-time	29	24	20	8	3	13	2	63	13	2640
2022	Part-time	38	13	20	7	1	21	0	64	11	65
2020	Full-time	31	31	20	5	2	9	1	70	8	2516
2020	Part-time	41	27	15	3	1	10	4	79	4	66

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	Full-time	41	31	10	6	4	6	3	78	11	2635
2022	Part-time	54	27	2	4	3	4	6	90	8	65
2020	Full-time	46	29	11	5	2	5	2	80	8	2508
2020	Part-time	50	30	6	3	0	5	5	90	4	65

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	Full-time	3	5	11	6	48	6	22	75	10	2635
2022	Part-time	6	0	8	7	52	2	25	81	9	65

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	Full-time	9	16	26	4	4	37	5	43	13	2640
2022	Part-time	13	11	31	3	0	38	5	42	4	65

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	53	34	7	4	2	0	87	7	2640
2022	Part-time	64	27	7	1	0	0	92	1	65
2020	Full-time	60	30	6	3	1	0	90	4	2505
2020	Part-time	73	23	5	0	0	0	95	0	66
2019	Full-time	55	32	7	4	2	0	87	5	2403
2019	Part-time	78	16	0	2	2	2	96	4	44

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	31	12	7	4	0	77	11	2640
2022	Part-time	57	28	7	5	3	0	85	8	65
2020	Full-time	53	30	11	4	2	0	83	6	2507
2020	Part-time	74	18	4	4	0	0	92	4	66
2019	Full-time	46	31	13	7	3	0	77	10	2405
2019	Part-time	60	20	9	6	4	2	81	10	43

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	34	13	7	5	76	12	2640
2022	Part-time	57	28	5	6	4	85	10	65
2020	Full-time	47	35	10	5	2	82	7	2495
2020	Part-time	74	20	3	3	0	94	3	65
2019	Full-time	40	35	14	7	3	75	10	2398
2019	Part-time	62	20	11	8	0	82	8	44

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	Full-time	42	25	14	9	6	3	1	70	15	2640
2022	Part-time	42	25	12	5	5	11	1	75	11	65
2020	Full-time	48	25	15	6	3	3	1	75	10	2514
2020	Part-time	62	30	5	3	0	0	0	92	3	66
2019	Full-time	42	25	16	9	5	3	1	69	15	2404
2019	Part-time	52	22	13	6	0	7	0	79	6	44

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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	Full-time	28	46	26	2640
2022	Part-time	59	18	23	65
2020	Full-time	13	59	28	2518
2020	Part-time	26	32	42	66
2019	Full-time	18	52	30	2412
2019	Part-time	38	39	22	44

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	Full-time	24	22	18	11	18	8	690
2022	Part-time	36	6	0	2	56	0	35
2020	Full-time	26	15	25	9	20	6	312
2020	Part-time	30	4	0	0	65	0	17
2019	Full-time	20	14	22	10	28	6	409
2019	Part-time	49	0	0	0	51	0	17

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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	Full-time	9	91	2640

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	50	235

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	45	235

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	235

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	Full-time	0	100	235

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	Full-time	9	91	235

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	Full-time	4	96	235

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	235

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	65	235

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	62	235

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	52	235

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	69	235

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	Full-time	37	63	235

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	48	235

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	72	235

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	235

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	235

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	235

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	50	235

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	80	235

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	235

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	Full-time	58	42	235

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	Full-time	23	77	235

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	Full-time	14	86	235

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	Full-time	19	81	235

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	Full-time	11	89	235

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	Full-time	8	92	235

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	Full-time	6	94	235

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	235

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	Full-time	22	78	235

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	Full-time	11	89	215

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	Full-time	19	81	215

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	Full-time	10	90	215

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	Full-time	7	93	215

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	Full-time	9	91	215

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	Full-time	4	96	215

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	Full-time	2	98	215

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	Full-time	13	87	215

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	Full-time	9	91	215

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	Full-time	32	68	215

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	Full-time	8	92	215

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	Full-time	47	53	215

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	Full-time	1	99	215

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	Full-time	50	50	215

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	Full-time	2	98	215

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	Full-time	15	85	215

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	Full-time	15	13	13	5	5	38	11	55	20	2640
2022	Part-time	15	10	8	3	0	54	9	69	9	65
2020	Full-time	20	14	15	5	3	34	9	60	14	2510
2020	Part-time	20	14	19	1	0	30	16	63	2	66
2019	Full-time	19	13	19	5	4	30	10	53	15	2406
2019	Part-time	33	2	20	4	2	33	7	58	10	44

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	Full-time	31	32	14	5	3	13	1	73	10	2640
2022	Part-time	43	28	10	2	0	17	0	85	3	65
2020	Full-time	36	29	16	4	2	11	1	74	7	2509
2020	Part-time	41	32	10	2	0	9	6	86	3	66
2019	Full-time	34	28	18	4	3	12	1	71	8	2405
2019	Part-time	51	17	10	6	6	11	0	76	13	44

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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	Full-time	6	94	2640
2022	Part-time	0	100	65
2020	Full-time	4	96	2513
2020	Part-time	0	100	66
2019	Full-time	5	95	2404
2019	Part-time	0	100	44

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	72	150
2020	Full-time	38	62	104
2019	Full-time	41	59	112

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	70	30	150
2020	Full-time	73	27	104
2019	Full-time	79	21	112

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	150
2020	Full-time	5	95	104

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	100	150
2020	Full-time	100	104
2019	Full-time	100	112

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	Full-time	7	93	150
2019	Full-time	6	94	112

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	Full-time	5	95	150

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	84	150
2020	Full-time	11	89	104
2019	Full-time	4	96	112

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	72	150
2020	Full-time	28	72	104
2019	Full-time	27	73	110

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	78	150
2020	Full-time	23	77	104
2019	Full-time	24	76	110

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	150
2020	Full-time	11	89	104
2019	Full-time	9	91	110

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	150
2019	Full-time	6	94	110

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	150
2020	Full-time	30	70	104
2019	Full-time	26	74	110

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	72	150
2020	Full-time	34	66	104
2019	Full-time	40	60	110

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	150

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	Full-time	1	99	150

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	150

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	150
2020	Full-time	13	87	104
2019	Full-time	12	88	110

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	Full-time	4	96	150
2020	Full-time	0	100	104

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	150
2020	Full-time	10	90	104
2019	Full-time	11	89	110

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	100	150
2020	Full-time	100	104
2019	Full-time	100	110

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	77	150
2020	Full-time	22	78	104
2019	Full-time	18	82	110

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	Full-time	31	69	150
2020	Full-time	19	81	104
2019	Full-time	22	78	110

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	Full-time	8	92	150
2020	Full-time	14	86	104
2019	Full-time	12	88	110

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	Full-time	7	93	150
2019	Full-time	8	92	110

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	Full-time	14	86	150
2020	Full-time	8	92	104
2019	Full-time	11	89	110

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	Full-time	3	97	150

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	Full-time	7	93	150

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	Full-time	6	94	150
2020	Full-time	9	91	104

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	150
2020	Full-time	9	91	104
2019	Full-time	7	93	110

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	Full-time	54	46	150
2020	Full-time	53	47	104
2019	Full-time	59	41	110

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	Full-time	6	94	140

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	Full-time	11	89	140

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	Full-time	2	98	140

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	Full-time	3	97	140

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	Full-time	4	96	140

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	Full-time	2	98	140

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	Full-time	3	97	140

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	Full-time	10	90	140

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	Full-time	7	93	140

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	Full-time	21	79	140

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	Full-time	6	94	140

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	Full-time	42	58	140

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	Full-time	2	98	140

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	Full-time	60	40	140

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	Full-time	0	100	140

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	Full-time	15	85	140

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	Full-time	16	14	16	3	2	40	8	58	11	2640
2022	Part-time	16	8	11	0	0	61	4	69	0	65
2020	Full-time	21	14	16	2	1	38	7	64	7	2508
2020	Part-time	24	12	14	1	0	34	15	71	2	66
2019	Full-time	21	13	19	3	2	32	10	58	8	2398
2019	Part-time	34	2	18	0	0	42	4	66	0	43

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	Full-time	31	31	16	5	2	13	1	73	8	2640
2022	Part-time	44	29	9	0	0	18	0	90	0	65
2020	Full-time	36	31	16	3	2	12	1	77	5	2509
2020	Part-time	48	20	12	0	1	10	9	84	1	66
2019	Full-time	36	27	17	3	2	13	1	74	6	2400
2019	Part-time	59	11	15	0	4	10	0	79	4	44

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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	Full-time	16	8	23	7	29	15	2	29	43	40
2020	Full-time	7	10	23	22	21	16	0	21	52	30

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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	Full-time	44	26	15	7	6	1	2	71	13	2630
2022	Part-time	58	21	15	2	5	0	0	78	7	65
2020	Full-time	54	25	12	5	3	0	1	80	7	2507
2020	Part-time	45	42	8	0	3	3	0	89	3	66
2019	Full-time	47	29	14	5	4	0	1	77	9	2406
2019	Part-time	52	31	10	4	4	0	0	83	7	44

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	Full-time	16	30	26	15	12	1	1	46	28	2630
2022	Part-time	35	27	26	8	4	0	0	62	12	65
2020	Full-time	20	29	26	16	9	0	0	49	25	2516
2020	Part-time	26	42	20	5	4	3	0	69	10	66
2019	Full-time	21	30	27	13	8	0	0	52	22	2404
2019	Part-time	30	34	31	6	0	0	0	63	6	44

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	Full-time	27	35	21	10	6	1	2	63	16	2625
2022	Part-time	48	16	25	5	2	0	4	67	8	65
2020	Full-time	31	33	20	9	5	0	1	65	14	2510
2020	Part-time	55	25	10	5	1	3	0	83	7	66
2019	Full-time	30	34	21	9	5	0	1	65	14	2396
2019	Part-time	47	32	18	4	0	0	0	78	4	44

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	Full-time	17	23	24	17	17	1	2	41	35	2630
2022	Part-time	30	23	29	12	5	0	1	53	18	65
2020	Full-time	25	26	22	16	10	0	1	52	26	2507
2020	Part-time	54	19	9	10	5	3	0	76	15	65
2019	Full-time	22	26	23	16	13	1	0	48	28	2402
2019	Part-time	36	30	27	4	4	0	0	66	7	44

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	Full-time	41	29	14	6	5	0	4	73	12	2635
2022	Part-time	54	21	19	1	0	0	6	79	1	65
2020	Full-time	40	29	16	8	5	0	2	70	14	2501
2020	Part-time	61	26	6	4	0	3	0	89	5	66
2019	Full-time	46	28	13	6	4	0	3	76	10	2392
2019	Part-time	69	22	6	0	0	2	2	94	0	43

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	31	19	9	7	1	65	16	2640
2022	Part-time	44	26	15	10	2	3	72	13	65
2020	Full-time	29	31	20	12	8	0	60	20	2516
2020	Part-time	37	26	24	10	3	0	63	13	65
2019	Full-time	35	32	18	8	6	1	67	14	2399
2019	Part-time	52	25	17	4	2	0	77	6	44

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	Full-time	32	33	19	9	6	1	1	66	15	2635
2022	Part-time	43	21	19	9	4	1	4	67	13	65
2020	Full-time	34	36	18	8	3	0	2	71	11	2512
2020	Part-time	55	24	15	3	0	3	1	81	3	66
2019	Full-time	31	33	22	8	4	1	1	66	12	2401
2019	Part-time	44	33	9	7	4	0	3	79	12	44

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	Full-time	24	32	22	12	8	1	1	57	21	2640
2022	Part-time	37	32	19	9	2	0	1	69	12	65
2020	Full-time	27	37	21	10	4	1	1	65	14	2511
2020	Part-time	49	26	15	5	3	3	0	77	7	66
2019	Full-time	23	33	24	13	6	1	1	57	19	2403
2019	Part-time	40	26	13	16	2	0	3	68	19	44

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	Full-time	33	32	19	9	6	1	1	66	15	2635
2022	Part-time	53	17	16	12	0	0	1	71	12	65
2020	Full-time	34	34	18	9	3	0	1	70	12	2513
2020	Part-time	49	34	13	1	3	0	0	83	4	66
2019	Full-time	31	32	20	11	5	0	1	64	16	2399
2019	Part-time	51	27	15	4	4	0	0	78	8	44

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	Full-time	41	28	14	8	7	1	1	70	15	2630
2022	Part-time	51	26	16	2	0	1	4	81	2	65
2020	Full-time	44	29	13	7	5	0	1	74	12	2505
2020	Part-time	67	19	9	5	0	0	0	86	5	66
2019	Full-time	41	28	15	8	6	1	1	70	15	2397
2019	Part-time	63	16	12	4	0	2	3	84	4	43

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	29	14	6	5	1	75	11	2630
2022	Part-time	49	23	18	5	1	4	75	6	65
2020	Full-time	29	33	22	11	4	0	62	16	2514
2020	Part-time	30	31	26	8	2	3	63	10	65

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	Full-time	34	35	18	8	4	1	1	70	12	2640
2022	Part-time	51	21	15	7	2	0	4	75	10	65
2020	Full-time	33	36	18	9	4	1	1	69	13	2512
2020	Part-time	45	31	17	2	2	0	3	78	4	66
2019	Full-time	36	34	17	7	3	0	1	72	11	2394
2019	Part-time	47	30	17	2	4	0	0	78	6	44

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	Full-time	62	22	8	2	2	1	3	87	4	2635
2022	Part-time	61	22	6	1	1	4	5	91	2	65
2020	Full-time	50	30	13	4	1	0	1	81	5	2502
2020	Part-time	60	21	12	1	0	0	5	86	1	66
2019	Full-time	63	23	9	3	1	0	1	87	4	2392
2019	Part-time	75	19	4	2	0	0	0	94	2	43

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	33	16	5	3	1	75	9	2635
2022	Part-time	46	30	14	2	3	3	79	6	65
2020	Full-time	31	37	20	8	4	0	68	12	2498
2020	Part-time	34	37	20	7	2	0	71	9	66

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	Full-time	76	11	3	1	1	1	7	95	2	2635
2022	Part-time	73	11	4	2	1	1	9	93	3	65
2020	Full-time	72	17	5	1	1	1	4	93	2	2500
2020	Part-time	74	14	7	4	0	0	1	90	4	66
2019	Full-time	78	10	3	1	1	1	6	95	2	2386
2019	Part-time	80	17	2	0	0	2	0	98	0	44

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	Full-time	76	10	4	2	3	1	4	90	6	2635
2022	Part-time	86	1	7	0	3	2	1	90	3	65
2020	Full-time	83	8	3	2	2	1	3	94	3	2495
2020	Part-time	90	5	1	0	0	0	3	99	0	66
2019	Full-time	80	9	5	2	2	1	2	91	4	2396
2019	Part-time	86	6	2	0	2	2	3	96	2	44

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	Full-time	63	23	7	2	2	0	2	88	5	2635
2022	Part-time	72	9	14	1	0	1	3	85	1	65
2020	Full-time	70	20	6	2	1	0	1	91	3	2487
2020	Part-time	83	7	6	1	0	0	3	93	1	66
2019	Full-time	58	27	9	3	2	0	1	86	4	2398
2019	Part-time	72	18	4	2	0	2	3	94	2	44

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	Full-time	65	18	7	4	4	0	2	85	8	2635
2022	Part-time	65	21	10	3	0	1	0	86	3	65
2020	Full-time	71	17	6	3	3	0	1	88	6	2501
2020	Part-time	89	1	6	1	0	0	3	93	1	65
2019	Full-time	62	19	9	4	3	0	1	83	7	2391
2019	Part-time	77	6	7	2	2	2	3	88	4	44

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	Full-time	62	11	4	1	1	0	19	91	3	2630
2022	Part-time	68	6	4	1	0	0	22	94	1	65
2020	Full-time	64	11	4	1	1	0	20	93	2	2507
2020	Part-time	73	10	1	0	0	0	16	99	0	66
2019	Full-time	61	12	5	1	1	1	20	92	2	2388
2019	Part-time	66	4	2	2	0	2	24	95	3	43

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	Full-time	72	15	4	1	1	1	6	93	2	2630
2022	Part-time	78	6	7	0	0	1	9	92	0	65
2020	Full-time	74	16	4	1	0	0	4	94	1	2513
2020	Part-time	88	11	0	0	0	0	1	100	0	65
2019	Full-time	71	17	5	1	1	1	4	93	2	2384
2019	Part-time	77	15	4	0	0	2	3	96	0	44

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	Full-time	66	17	7	2	4	1	3	86	7	2640
2022	Part-time	66	8	15	4	4	1	2	77	8	65
2020	Full-time	61	22	8	4	3	1	1	84	7	2515
2020	Part-time	63	19	7	4	4	2	1	84	8	66
2019	Full-time	65	19	8	3	3	1	2	85	7	2395
2019	Part-time	70	16	7	0	0	2	5	93	0	44

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	Full-time	56	25	11	3	2	1	3	83	5	2640
2022	Part-time	52	33	9	1	4	1	1	86	5	65
2020	Full-time	50	29	13	4	1	0	1	81	6	2515
2020	Part-time	56	26	14	2	1	0	1	83	3	66
2019	Full-time	60	24	10	3	1	0	2	86	4	2396
2019	Part-time	69	23	2	0	0	2	5	98	0	44

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	33	39	13	5	42	18	2645
2022	Part-time	27	35	26	8	4	62	12	65
2020	Full-time	14	36	34	12	3	50	15	2515
2020	Part-time	27	38	27	5	3	65	8	66
2019	Full-time	18	35	33	12	3	53	14	2412
2019	Part-time	36	38	21	6	0	73	6	44

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	17	43	23	10	0	33	24	2640
2022	Part-time	0	10	35	31	21	3	53	11	65
2020	Full-time	8	18	38	25	10	0	36	26	2508
2020	Part-time	7	5	37	34	17	0	51	13	65
2019	Full-time	6	14	40	27	13	0	39	21	2396
2019	Part-time	2	11	32	14	42	0	55	13	44

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	Full-time	30	40	16	6	4	4	0	73	11	2640
2022	Part-time	34	36	20	1	1	9	0	76	3	65
2020	Full-time	45	38	11	3	1	2	0	84	5	2512
2020	Part-time	51	31	15	0	0	0	3	84	0	65
2019	Full-time	18	37	22	13	4	6	0	59	18	2400
2019	Part-time	29	31	12	16	4	9	0	66	22	43

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	33	32	18	4	2640
2022	Part-time	20	39	22	16	4	65

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	Full-time	52	27	11	3	3	3	1	82	6	2645
2022	Part-time	50	24	15	1	0	5	5	82	1	65
2020	Full-time	48	28	13	3	3	3	1	80	7	2510
2020	Part-time	61	29	8	1	0	0	1	91	1	66

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	Full-time	43	27	10	10	8	2	1	71	18	2640
2022	Part-time	50	27	6	10	5	1	0	78	15	65
2020	Full-time	38	27	13	12	7	2	1	67	20	2508
2020	Part-time	52	25	11	7	3	0	1	78	10	65

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	56	29	6	4	4	1	87	7	2645
2022	Part-time	62	26	4	4	3	1	89	7	65
2020	Full-time	53	28	8	6	4	1	82	9	2507
2020	Part-time	65	26	8	0	1	0	91	1	65

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	40	14	9	5	2	71	14	2640
2022	Part-time	41	34	7	6	7	5	79	14	65
2020	Full-time	39	36	14	6	3	2	76	10	2518
2020	Part-time	58	29	6	5	0	3	89	5	66
2019	Full-time	24	37	19	12	5	2	63	18	2404
2019	Part-time	40	28	17	8	4	3	70	12	42

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	Full-time	16	55	15	10	3	2	0	72	13	635

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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	Full-time	8	92	2640
2022	Part-time	4	96	65
2020	Full-time	7	93	2495
2020	Part-time	8	92	66
2019	Full-time	10	90	2407
2019	Part-time	4	96	43

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	Full-time	41	59	215

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	77	23	215

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	Full-time	48	34	6	6	5	0	0	83	11	165

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	Full-time	45	34	8	4	2	4	3	85	6	2640
2022	Part-time	57	23	5	0	2	9	4	92	3	65
2020	Full-time	48	31	9	4	2	4	4	85	5	2511
2020	Part-time	55	26	11	1	1	0	7	87	2	66

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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	Full-time	3	78	18	2	2640
2022	Part-time	3	72	24	2	65
2020	Full-time	5	73	19	3	2520
2020	Part-time	10	59	31	0	66

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	Full-time	58	42	75

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	Full-time	19	26	22	14	10	1	8	49	26	75

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	Full-time	11	21	19	16	21	3	8	37	42	75

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	Full-time	56	8	2	1	1	6	25	93	4	2640
2022	Part-time	61	5	3	0	0	5	26	96	0	65
2020	Full-time	63	8	4	1	1	4	19	92	3	2516
2020	Part-time	55	9	4	0	0	11	22	95	0	66
2019	Full-time	63	12	6	3	2	2	11	87	6	2400
2019	Part-time	57	14	4	0	0	8	16	95	0	43

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Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?
Survey year	Demographic	20% (1 out of 5 days) (%)	40% (2 out of 5 days) (%)	60% (3 out of 5 days) (%)	80% (4 out of 5 days) (%)	Other Please specify (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	24	25	19	11	1250
2022	Part-time	23	18	16	7	36	25

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	Full-time	72	28	2045
2022	Part-time	70	30	40

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	Full-time	41	59	2040
2022	Part-time	44	56	40

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	Full-time	58	42	2040
2022	Part-time	48	52	40

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	Full-time	59	41	2040
2022	Part-time	51	49	40

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	Full-time	40	60	2040
2022	Part-time	21	79	40

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	Full-time	41	59	2040
2022	Part-time	33	67	40

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	Full-time	26	74	2040
2022	Part-time	26	74	40

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	Full-time	46	54	2040
2022	Part-time	50	50	40

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	Full-time	21	79	2040
2022	Part-time	24	76	40

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	Full-time	42	58	2040
2022	Part-time	38	62	40

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	Full-time	36	64	2040
2022	Part-time	35	65	40

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	Full-time	9	91	2040
2022	Part-time	6	94	40

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	Full-time	8	92	2040
2022	Part-time	5	95	40

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	Full-time	61	18	5	3	2	1	11	89	5	2040
2022	Part-time	56	12	10	4	0	0	18	84	5	40

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	Full-time	6	17	19	13	29	4	13	50	27	2045
2022	Part-time	5	3	17	11	26	3	36	59	13	40

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	Full-time	10	25	19	14	21	6	5	40	40	2040
2022	Part-time	7	25	32	7	17	4	9	28	36	40

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for National Research Council Canada by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

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

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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