2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for National Research Council Canada by Question 81. Are you a supervisor?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	27	48	7	12	5	76	17	640
2022	Non-supervisor	34	47	5	10	3	82	13	2065
2020	Supervisor	35	50	4	8	2	85	11	578
2020	Non-supervisor	36	50	5	8	1	86	9	2007

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	Supervisor	70	21	3	4	1	1	2	92	5	640
2022	Non-supervisor	69	20	5	3	1	1	1	91	4	2065
2020	Supervisor	73	19	4	2	1	0	1	93	4	575
2020	Non-supervisor	74	16	4	3	1	0	1	92	4	2005

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	52	35	5	5	2	0	87	7	640
2022	Non-supervisor	53	33	6	5	2	1	86	7	2065
2020	Supervisor	37	41	10	9	2	0	78	12	577
2020	Non-supervisor	37	41	10	10	2	0	78	12	2006
2019	Supervisor	55	33	5	5	2	0	88	6	527
2019	Non-supervisor	52	33	6	7	2	0	85	9	1931

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	Supervisor	32	45	12	8	3	0	77	11	640
2022	Non-supervisor	36	39	12	8	4	1	75	12	2065
2020	Supervisor	38	41	15	5	2	0	79	6	576
2020	Non-supervisor	37	40	12	8	2	1	78	10	1994
2019	Supervisor	34	42	11	11	3	0	76	14	524
2019	Non-supervisor	33	39	13	10	4	0	73	14	1929
2018	Supervisor	28	46	11	12	3	1	74	15	366
2018	Non-supervisor	23	44	13	13	6	1	68	19	1409

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	62	31	4	3	1	93	3	640
2022	Non-supervisor	56	33	6	3	1	89	5	2065
2020	Supervisor	53	36	6	3	1	89	5	571
2020	Non-supervisor	52	35	7	5	1	87	6	1997
2019	Supervisor	60	30	7	2	1	90	3	526
2019	Non-supervisor	56	32	7	4	1	88	5	1917

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	39	35	11	10	5	0	0	74	15	640
2022	Non-supervisor	49	30	10	5	4	0	0	80	10	2065
2020	Supervisor	39	32	11	14	4	0	0	71	18	575
2020	Non-supervisor	47	33	10	7	2	0	0	81	9	2004
2019	Supervisor	40	31	15	8	5	0	1	72	13	526
2019	Non-supervisor	49	29	11	6	3	1	0	79	10	1928
2018	Supervisor	36	30	17	11	5	0	0	67	16	365
2018	Non-supervisor	42	35	12	7	4	0	1	78	10	1404

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	Supervisor	43	38	10	5	2	82	8	640
2022	Non-supervisor	41	38	10	7	4	79	10	2070
2020	Supervisor	46	37	9	6	2	84	8	577
2020	Non-supervisor	45	37	9	6	3	82	9	2005
2019	Supervisor	46	34	10	7	3	80	9	529
2019	Non-supervisor	42	37	11	7	3	79	10	1935
2018	Supervisor	44	40	8	6	2	84	8	366
2018	Non-supervisor	37	43	11	7	3	79	10	1405

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	31	35	16	11	7	66	18	640
2022	Non-supervisor	32	36	15	10	7	68	18	2065
2020	Supervisor	29	42	15	10	4	71	13	578
2020	Non-supervisor	32	39	13	10	5	71	15	2006
2019	Supervisor	27	37	15	14	6	65	20	529
2019	Non-supervisor	30	36	16	12	6	66	18	1931
2018	Supervisor	22	38	22	12	6	60	18	365
2018	Non-supervisor	21	33	21	15	9	54	25	1409

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	Supervisor	35	43	12	7	3	78	10	640
2022	Non-supervisor	34	45	10	8	4	79	12	2065
2020	Supervisor	35	44	10	9	3	78	12	569
2020	Non-supervisor	35	43	12	8	2	78	10	1998
2019	Supervisor	31	41	14	12	2	72	14	525
2019	Non-supervisor	33	41	13	9	3	75	12	1929
2018	Supervisor	26	46	14	10	5	72	14	366
2018	Non-supervisor	25	41	16	13	5	67	17	1409

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	Supervisor	49	39	8	4	1	88	5	640
2022	Non-supervisor	46	37	10	5	2	83	7	2065
2020	Supervisor	56	34	6	3	1	89	5	573
2020	Non-supervisor	45	40	9	4	1	85	6	1995
2019	Supervisor	46	37	9	6	2	83	8	526
2019	Non-supervisor	41	39	12	6	2	80	8	1926
2018	Supervisor	47	40	6	4	2	87	6	365
2018	Non-supervisor	38	43	11	6	2	81	8	1411

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	Supervisor	40	34	13	9	4	74	13	640
2022	Non-supervisor	36	36	12	9	6	73	15	2065
2020	Supervisor	39	39	12	6	4	78	10	576
2020	Non-supervisor	38	38	13	8	4	76	11	2003
2019	Supervisor	36	36	13	10	4	72	15	528
2019	Non-supervisor	35	38	12	9	5	73	15	1929
2018	Supervisor	32	42	12	9	4	74	13	361
2018	Non-supervisor	29	38	16	11	6	67	17	1407

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	Supervisor	62	29	7	2	0	92	2	640
2022	Non-supervisor	55	33	8	3	1	88	4	2070
2020	Supervisor	64	26	6	2	1	91	4	576
2020	Non-supervisor	57	33	7	2	1	90	3	1996
2019	Supervisor	60	28	8	3	1	89	3	525
2019	Non-supervisor	56	32	8	3	1	88	4	1924
2018	Supervisor	58	34	5	2	1	92	3	361
2018	Non-supervisor	54	34	8	3	1	88	4	1402

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	42	36	10	8	4	78	12	640
2022	Non-supervisor	33	39	13	9	6	72	15	2060
2020	Supervisor	45	37	9	6	3	82	9	575
2020	Non-supervisor	36	40	13	9	3	76	12	2000
2019	Supervisor	41	40	10	6	4	81	9	524
2019	Non-supervisor	33	38	15	9	5	71	14	1926
2018	Supervisor	37	44	9	7	3	81	10	363
2018	Non-supervisor	26	41	14	12	7	67	19	1407

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	43	36	12	6	3	79	9	640
2022	Non-supervisor	41	35	12	7	5	76	12	2065
2020	Supervisor	48	32	11	5	4	80	9	576
2020	Non-supervisor	42	35	13	7	3	77	10	1998
2019	Supervisor	46	31	13	7	3	77	10	528
2019	Non-supervisor	40	33	15	8	4	73	12	1932
2018	Supervisor	41	40	8	8	2	81	10	362
2018	Non-supervisor	33	36	15	11	5	69	16	1402

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	Supervisor	34	37	13	9	6	0	1	72	15	640
2022	Non-supervisor	35	37	14	8	4	1	1	73	13	2065
2020	Supervisor	34	41	13	10	3	0	0	75	12	574
2020	Non-supervisor	36	43	13	6	2	1	1	80	8	1988
2019	Supervisor	32	38	16	10	4	0	0	70	14	517
2019	Non-supervisor	33	40	15	8	3	1	1	74	11	1915
2018	Supervisor	27	42	13	11	5	0	0	70	17	362
2018	Non-supervisor	24	38	19	14	5	0	1	62	19	1407

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	Supervisor	48	38	10	4	1	86	5	640
2022	Non-supervisor	47	37	9	5	2	84	7	2065
2020	Supervisor	50	36	9	3	2	86	5	576
2020	Non-supervisor	53	35	7	4	1	88	5	2006
2019	Supervisor	51	32	11	5	2	83	6	529
2019	Non-supervisor	48	37	9	4	1	86	5	1935
2018	Supervisor	47	38	9	5	1	85	6	365
2018	Non-supervisor	43	39	11	4	2	83	6	1410

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	Supervisor	13	29	25	20	13	1	42	33	640
2022	Non-supervisor	36	36	16	8	4	1	73	11	2070
2020	Supervisor	13	29	23	23	12	0	42	35	577
2020	Non-supervisor	33	39	16	7	4	0	72	12	2000
2019	Supervisor	17	27	22	21	12	0	45	33	524
2019	Non-supervisor	36	37	17	7	4	0	73	10	1931
2018	Supervisor	13	29	23	21	13	1	43	34	365
2018	Non-supervisor	30	36	20	9	5	1	66	14	1412

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	Supervisor	10	28	38	17	6	0	2	23	39	640
2022	Non-supervisor	7	22	36	22	10	0	3	33	30	2065
2020	Supervisor	7	30	42	17	5	0	0	22	36	576
2020	Non-supervisor	5	21	39	24	10	1	1	34	27	2006
2019	Supervisor	10	32	39	15	4	0	0	19	42	528
2019	Non-supervisor	7	24	38	21	9	1	1	30	31	1929
2018	Supervisor	14	37	34	11	3	0	1	14	52	365
2018	Non-supervisor	10	28	36	19	5	1	1	24	39	1407

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	Supervisor	18	29	32	14	5	0	2	19	48	640
2022	Non-supervisor	14	24	32	16	10	1	4	27	39	2065
2020	Supervisor	14	27	36	16	7	0	0	23	41	575
2020	Non-supervisor	11	21	33	21	10	2	2	33	33	2002
2019	Supervisor	19	31	30	14	4	1	1	19	50	528
2019	Non-supervisor	15	25	29	17	10	2	2	28	42	1926
2018	Supervisor	23	27	30	15	4	0	0	19	51	366
2018	Non-supervisor	20	26	30	15	6	1	2	22	47	1398

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	Supervisor	6	21	37	27	7	0	1	35	27	640
2022	Non-supervisor	4	10	33	32	17	1	3	51	15	2060
2020	Supervisor	5	20	44	24	6	0	0	31	25	575
2020	Non-supervisor	4	10	29	38	17	0	1	56	14	1999
2019	Supervisor	8	23	38	24	7	0	0	31	31	527
2019	Non-supervisor	4	10	34	31	18	2	2	50	14	1916
2018	Supervisor	10	24	42	20	4	0	0	24	34	366
2018	Non-supervisor	6	16	35	29	11	1	2	41	23	1399

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	Supervisor	25	31	27	11	4	0	2	15	57	640
2022	Non-supervisor	13	18	27	22	15	1	4	39	32	2060
2020	Supervisor	19	31	29	15	4	1	1	20	51	574
2020	Non-supervisor	9	16	28	27	17	1	2	46	25	2000
2019	Supervisor	25	29	26	13	5	0	1	18	55	528
2019	Non-supervisor	10	17	29	23	17	2	2	41	28	1923
2018	Supervisor	29	31	26	10	3	0	1	14	60	366
2018	Non-supervisor	17	24	30	18	8	2	2	27	42	1407

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	Supervisor	8	17	26	30	14	0	4	47	26	640
2022	Non-supervisor	5	10	20	26	26	5	8	60	17	2065
2020	Supervisor	3	11	26	37	21	1	2	60	14	574
2020	Non-supervisor	2	6	18	34	32	4	4	71	9	1996
2019	Supervisor	5	13	30	36	16	0	1	52	18	523
2019	Non-supervisor	3	8	21	32	28	4	4	65	12	1918
2018	Supervisor	9	12	33	31	12	0	3	44	22	361
2018	Non-supervisor	5	10	24	31	23	4	3	58	17	1394

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	Supervisor	20	29	33	12	4	0	2	16	50	640
2022	Non-supervisor	14	22	30	15	12	3	4	29	39	2065
2020	Supervisor	14	32	34	15	4	0	1	19	46	574
2020	Non-supervisor	10	19	32	22	12	3	2	36	30	1994
2019	Supervisor	20	30	31	12	4	0	1	17	51	528
2019	Non-supervisor	13	22	30	18	13	3	3	32	37	1918
2018	Supervisor	23	31	32	10	3	1	1	13	55	367
2018	Non-supervisor	19	26	30	15	6	2	2	22	47	1404

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	Supervisor	8	19	38	24	9	0	2	34	27	640
2022	Non-supervisor	4	14	33	28	16	1	3	47	19	2065
2020	Supervisor	8	20	40	25	7	0	1	32	28	576
2020	Non-supervisor	5	14	35	31	14	1	1	46	19	2000
2019	Supervisor	12	23	33	23	8	0	1	31	35	528
2019	Non-supervisor	7	16	30	26	17	1	2	45	24	1928

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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	Supervisor	27	38	20	6	4	3	2	69	10	640
2022	Non-supervisor	27	29	16	7	7	8	6	65	16	2065
2020	Supervisor	29	38	17	7	3	4	1	71	11	576
2020	Non-supervisor	27	30	19	8	5	6	5	65	14	2004
2019	Supervisor	31	37	17	8	3	2	2	71	11	528
2019	Non-supervisor	29	29	17	10	5	6	4	64	17	1927
2018	Supervisor	22	45	18	8	5	1	1	69	13	364
2018	Non-supervisor	18	30	23	13	7	7	3	53	22	1409

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	56	27	8	7	2	0	83	9	640
2022	Non-supervisor	50	29	8	7	6	1	80	12	2065
2020	Supervisor	56	29	8	4	3	0	85	7	572
2020	Non-supervisor	47	31	9	8	4	1	79	12	2004
2019	Supervisor	55	27	8	8	2	0	82	10	525
2019	Non-supervisor	46	29	10	9	5	1	75	14	1929
2018	Supervisor	52	29	7	7	4	0	82	11	364
2018	Non-supervisor	36	32	12	12	7	1	69	19	1404

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	Supervisor	56	34	5	4	1	90	5	640
2022	Non-supervisor	57	28	7	5	2	86	7	2065
2020	Supervisor	55	36	6	2	2	91	4	573
2020	Non-supervisor	58	30	7	4	2	88	5	1996
2019	Supervisor	55	35	6	3	1	89	4	527
2019	Non-supervisor	52	33	8	5	2	85	7	1928
2018	Supervisor	49	38	6	6	2	87	7	366
2018	Non-supervisor	45	38	7	6	2	84	9	1408

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	50	38	7	3	1	0	88	4	640
2022	Non-supervisor	48	35	9	5	2	1	84	7	2065
2020	Supervisor	52	37	6	3	1	0	89	5	568
2020	Non-supervisor	46	37	11	4	2	1	84	5	1993
2019	Supervisor	50	37	9	3	0	0	88	4	527
2019	Non-supervisor	44	37	11	5	2	1	82	7	1928
2018	Supervisor	42	46	8	3	1	0	88	4	367
2018	Non-supervisor	38	42	12	5	2	1	81	7	1409

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	Supervisor	49	29	9	4	2	3	3	83	7	640
2022	Non-supervisor	39	28	11	6	4	7	5	76	11	2070

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	Supervisor	47	30	10	5	2	3	3	82	7	640
2022	Non-supervisor	39	28	12	6	4	7	5	76	11	2070

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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	Supervisor	61	27	6	3	1	0	1	90	4	640
2022	Non-supervisor	47	29	12	4	3	1	4	80	7	2065
2020	Supervisor	63	25	7	2	2	0	0	88	4	574
2020	Non-supervisor	48	29	14	4	2	1	2	79	6	2004
2019	Supervisor	57	28	9	2	1	0	1	87	4	525
2019	Non-supervisor	49	28	13	5	2	1	3	79	8	1935

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	42	35	11	9	3	0	77	12	640
2022	Non-supervisor	46	32	10	6	4	0	79	11	2070
2020	Supervisor	44	33	12	6	4	0	78	10	575
2020	Non-supervisor	47	32	12	6	4	0	79	10	2000
2019	Supervisor	37	36	15	8	3	1	74	11	524
2019	Non-supervisor	44	31	12	8	4	1	76	12	1933
2018	Supervisor	31	43	10	12	4	0	74	16	364
2018	Non-supervisor	35	34	13	11	5	0	70	17	1411

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	Supervisor	52	27	11	6	3	1	1	80	9	640
2022	Non-supervisor	52	24	11	6	5	1	1	78	11	2070
2020	Supervisor	52	27	13	5	3	1	0	79	8	575
2020	Non-supervisor	52	25	13	5	4	1	1	79	9	1999

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	Supervisor	51	31	9	5	3	0	0	82	8	640
2022	Non-supervisor	49	31	11	6	3	1	0	81	9	2065
2020	Supervisor	54	30	8	4	3	0	0	84	7	576
2020	Non-supervisor	48	31	11	6	3	0	1	80	9	2002
2019	Supervisor	41	39	12	4	3	0	0	81	7	527
2019	Non-supervisor	47	29	11	7	4	1	1	78	11	1927
2018	Supervisor	43	39	7	8	3	0	0	82	11	364
2018	Non-supervisor	40	31	13	10	5	0	0	71	15	1408

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	Supervisor	64	24	7	2	0	1	2	91	2	640
2022	Non-supervisor	67	22	5	2	2	1	1	91	4	2070

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	57	24	10	5	3	0	81	8	640
2022	Non-supervisor	56	26	7	6	4	0	83	9	2070
2020	Supervisor	59	25	9	4	3	0	84	7	578
2020	Non-supervisor	58	26	8	5	3	0	84	8	2008
2019	Supervisor	50	31	12	4	2	0	82	7	527
2019	Non-supervisor	56	24	10	7	3	0	80	10	1933
2018	Supervisor	46	30	13	6	4	0	77	10	363
2018	Non-supervisor	45	28	12	8	6	1	73	14	1407

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	81	8	3	2	2	0	4	93	4	640
2022	Non-supervisor	77	11	3	2	3	1	4	92	5	2070
2019	Supervisor	76	11	7	2	2	0	2	89	4	528
2019	Non-supervisor	77	11	4	2	3	0	3	91	6	1922

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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	Supervisor	41	33	12	6	3	5	0	78	9	640
2022	Non-supervisor	38	29	15	6	4	8	0	72	12	2070
2020	Supervisor	47	31	11	5	2	3	0	81	7	577
2020	Non-supervisor	46	29	11	4	3	7	0	81	7	2005
2019	Supervisor	37	36	14	6	3	3	0	75	10	524
2019	Non-supervisor	36	28	16	6	3	9	1	71	11	1929
2018	Supervisor	36	35	13	9	3	3	0	74	13	365
2018	Non-supervisor	27	32	18	9	4	9	0	65	14	1413

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	Supervisor	34	33	15	11	6	1	0	68	17	640
2022	Non-supervisor	31	33	15	10	7	3	0	66	18	2070
2020	Supervisor	40	33	12	8	5	1	0	75	13	575
2020	Non-supervisor	41	33	13	6	4	3	0	76	10	2003
2019	Supervisor	30	35	16	10	8	1	0	66	18	521
2019	Non-supervisor	30	30	17	12	5	4	1	63	18	1927
2018	Supervisor	27	34	19	10	9	1	0	62	19	366
2018	Non-supervisor	21	32	21	15	8	3	0	55	23	1409

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	Supervisor	20	34	20	17	8	2	0	55	25	640
2022	Non-supervisor	23	29	21	13	8	6	0	55	23	2065
2020	Supervisor	25	36	18	13	6	2	0	62	20	575
2020	Non-supervisor	29	34	18	9	5	6	0	67	14	2003
2019	Supervisor	15	34	23	15	11	2	0	50	26	524
2019	Non-supervisor	21	27	22	15	8	7	1	52	24	1922
2018	Supervisor	12	33	24	19	12	1	0	45	31	365
2018	Non-supervisor	13	26	25	19	10	7	0	42	31	1408

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	Supervisor	21	39	19	15	6	1	0	60	21	640
2022	Non-supervisor	25	33	17	13	9	3	0	60	23	2070
2020	Supervisor	24	40	17	12	5	1	0	66	17	577
2020	Non-supervisor	28	36	16	11	6	2	0	66	17	2006
2019	Supervisor	15	35	22	18	10	1	0	51	28	526
2019	Non-supervisor	19	31	18	18	9	3	1	52	29	1931
2018	Supervisor	12	32	21	22	14	0	0	43	36	366
2018	Non-supervisor	12	26	22	23	14	2	0	40	38	1410

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	Supervisor	36	35	19	5	1	3	2	73	7	640
2022	Non-supervisor	37	28	17	5	3	7	3	72	9	2070
2020	Supervisor	35	31	22	5	2	2	3	70	7	578
2020	Non-supervisor	42	24	16	6	2	6	3	73	9	2007
2019	Supervisor	41	30	17	6	3	3	1	73	9	528
2019	Non-supervisor	39	25	14	6	3	10	3	73	10	1934

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	27	45	17	7	3	0	73	10	640
2022	Non-supervisor	27	44	15	9	4	1	72	13	2065
2020	Supervisor	32	46	13	7	2	0	78	9	578
2020	Non-supervisor	35	41	15	7	2	1	77	8	2006
2019	Supervisor	32	43	14	9	2	0	75	12	525
2019	Non-supervisor	29	42	16	8	3	1	72	12	1935
2018	Supervisor	25	44	15	10	5	0	70	16	361
2018	Non-supervisor	21	41	20	12	4	1	64	16	1408

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	Supervisor	11	35	23	21	9	1	47	30	640
2022	Non-supervisor	17	33	22	16	8	3	52	25	2065
2020	Supervisor	19	36	23	18	4	1	55	22	573
2020	Non-supervisor	24	37	20	12	3	3	63	16	1999
2019	Supervisor	12	34	22	23	8	1	46	32	526
2019	Non-supervisor	17	31	24	16	7	3	50	25	1921

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	Supervisor	37	37	12	7	3	2	1	76	11	640
2022	Non-supervisor	30	31	17	10	6	4	2	65	17	2065
2020	Supervisor	40	37	11	8	3	1	1	78	11	575
2020	Non-supervisor	32	35	14	9	3	4	2	72	13	1997
2019	Supervisor	35	35	18	7	3	1	1	72	10	526
2019	Non-supervisor	29	34	15	10	5	4	2	68	16	1930
2018	Supervisor	32	40	11	11	3	1	1	74	15	360
2018	Non-supervisor	24	33	18	14	6	3	1	60	21	1409

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	35	38	19	6	2	0	73	7	640
2022	Non-supervisor	32	35	18	7	4	3	70	11	2070
2020	Supervisor	38	39	16	5	2	0	77	7	574
2020	Non-supervisor	37	37	18	4	2	2	76	6	1996
2019	Supervisor	30	42	18	6	3	1	73	9	526
2019	Non-supervisor	32	34	20	7	3	3	68	11	1924
2018	Supervisor	24	43	22	9	2	0	66	12	362
2018	Non-supervisor	24	34	28	10	3	2	59	13	1411

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	Supervisor	25	26	18	12	7	8	4	58	22	640
2022	Non-supervisor	21	23	19	11	11	13	2	52	26	2070
2020	Supervisor	26	29	16	11	5	9	3	63	19	577
2020	Non-supervisor	23	21	21	11	8	13	3	52	23	2003
2019	Supervisor	22	25	24	12	7	7	2	52	22	524
2019	Non-supervisor	19	20	21	14	11	13	2	47	29	1928
2018	Supervisor	21	27	22	16	8	4	2	51	26	360
2018	Non-supervisor	13	21	21	18	14	11	1	39	36	1410

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	Supervisor	21	39	17	15	8	1	0	60	22	640
2022	Non-supervisor	24	30	19	14	11	3	0	55	26	2070
2020	Supervisor	24	40	20	11	5	1	0	64	16	579
2020	Non-supervisor	25	33	18	13	7	3	0	60	21	2000
2019	Supervisor	24	35	15	18	7	0	0	60	25	528
2019	Non-supervisor	23	30	20	14	10	3	1	54	25	1929
2018	Supervisor	18	35	22	16	8	0	0	53	25	361
2018	Non-supervisor	13	28	22	21	14	2	0	42	36	1411

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	Supervisor	47	28	12	4	4	1	4	79	8	640
2022	Non-supervisor	52	25	10	4	3	1	6	83	7	2065
2020	Supervisor	54	22	15	6	2	0	1	77	8	579
2020	Non-supervisor	54	24	11	4	2	1	4	82	6	2007
2019	Supervisor	51	23	16	5	2	1	3	76	8	527
2019	Non-supervisor	56	25	10	3	1	0	4	85	5	1929

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	Supervisor	53	24	11	5	2	2	3	81	8	640
2022	Non-supervisor	46	23	15	6	4	2	5	74	10	2065
2020	Supervisor	57	25	13	4	1	0	1	82	5	578
2020	Non-supervisor	49	24	15	5	3	2	3	77	8	2002
2019	Supervisor	56	24	11	4	1	1	3	83	6	527
2019	Non-supervisor	43	24	17	7	3	2	4	71	11	1929

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	Supervisor	76	10	3	2	2	3	4	92	4	640
2022	Non-supervisor	71	9	4	2	3	4	6	89	6	2065
2020	Supervisor	82	7	4	2	1	3	2	93	3	576
2020	Non-supervisor	79	8	4	1	2	3	4	93	3	1998
2019	Supervisor	81	8	4	1	1	3	3	95	1	523
2019	Non-supervisor	74	8	5	2	2	4	5	90	4	1925

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	Supervisor	79	6	3	1	1	2	9	95	1	640
2022	Non-supervisor	72	8	3	1	2	2	11	93	3	2065
2020	Supervisor	80	8	3	1	0	2	6	96	1	578
2020	Non-supervisor	74	11	4	1	1	2	7	93	2	2005
2019	Supervisor	85	3	2	0	0	1	9	98	0	526
2019	Non-supervisor	77	7	3	1	1	3	9	95	2	1918

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	Supervisor	26	32	13	14	11	1	1	60	26	640
2022	Non-supervisor	16	28	13	17	19	3	4	47	39	2070
2020	Supervisor	26	33	14	14	10	1	2	60	25	579
2020	Non-supervisor	18	26	18	16	16	3	4	47	34	2008
2019	Supervisor	24	30	18	15	12	1	1	55	27	527
2019	Non-supervisor	18	24	16	16	19	3	3	45	37	1933
2018	Supervisor	21	26	18	16	17	0	1	48	33	362
2018	Non-supervisor	13	22	16	22	23	2	1	37	47	1411

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	Supervisor	32	41	18	5	4	1	0	73	9	640
2022	Non-supervisor	24	40	18	10	5	3	1	66	15	2065
2020	Supervisor	33	45	14	5	2	1	1	79	6	575
2020	Non-supervisor	27	42	17	7	2	4	0	73	10	2005
2019	Supervisor	28	50	12	6	2	1	0	80	8	526
2019	Non-supervisor	23	42	20	9	3	2	1	66	13	1928
2018	Supervisor	26	48	16	7	2	1	0	75	10	363
2018	Non-supervisor	17	37	25	11	6	4	1	56	18	1411

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	40	38	12	5	2	2	80	8	640
2022	Non-supervisor	38	38	12	6	3	2	78	9	2070
2020	Supervisor	42	40	13	3	2	1	82	5	571
2020	Non-supervisor	45	37	10	4	2	2	84	6	2000
2019	Supervisor	41	41	10	5	2	1	83	6	526
2019	Non-supervisor	41	38	13	5	2	2	80	7	1921
2018	Supervisor	41	41	12	4	2	1	82	5	362
2018	Non-supervisor	37	41	14	5	1	1	80	7	1396

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	Supervisor	36	41	15	4	2	2	0	79	6	640
2022	Non-supervisor	36	35	13	6	2	8	1	77	8	2065
2020	Supervisor	40	38	15	4	1	2	0	80	5	572
2020	Non-supervisor	41	32	15	4	1	6	1	79	6	2004
2019	Supervisor	40	38	15	4	1	2	0	79	6	524
2019	Non-supervisor	42	32	16	4	2	4	1	78	6	1922
2018	Supervisor	35	40	18	5	2	1	0	75	7	362
2018	Non-supervisor	33	36	18	5	2	4	1	73	8	1398

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	Supervisor	28	29	26	7	2	8	1	62	9	640
2022	Non-supervisor	30	23	19	9	3	15	2	63	14	2065
2020	Supervisor	32	33	22	6	2	4	1	68	8	577
2020	Non-supervisor	32	31	19	5	2	10	2	71	8	2008

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	Supervisor	50	30	10	5	2	2	2	83	7	640
2022	Non-supervisor	39	31	10	6	4	6	3	77	12	2065
2020	Supervisor	57	26	9	3	2	2	1	86	6	576
2020	Non-supervisor	44	30	11	6	2	5	2	79	8	1999

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	Supervisor	2	4	12	7	52	4	19	77	7	640
2022	Non-supervisor	3	5	10	6	47	6	23	75	11	2065

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	Supervisor	7	20	33	5	3	30	2	41	11	640
2022	Non-supervisor	9	15	24	4	4	38	5	43	14	2070

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	55	33	6	4	2	88	6	640
2022	Non-supervisor	53	34	7	4	2	86	6	2070
2020	Supervisor	62	28	6	1	2	91	3	573
2020	Non-supervisor	59	30	6	3	1	90	4	2001
2019	Supervisor	56	33	6	3	2	89	4	527
2019	Non-supervisor	56	31	7	4	2	87	6	1929
2018	Supervisor	56	31	8	3	2	87	5	360
2018	Non-supervisor	45	37	11	4	2	82	6	1393

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	48	31	12	6	3	79	9	640
2022	Non-supervisor	45	31	12	7	4	77	11	2065
2020	Supervisor	52	31	10	3	3	84	6	575
2020	Non-supervisor	53	30	11	4	2	83	6	2001
2019	Supervisor	49	30	11	7	3	79	10	529
2019	Non-supervisor	45	31	13	6	4	77	10	1928
2018	Supervisor	42	33	15	4	5	75	10	359
2018	Non-supervisor	37	33	19	7	4	70	11	1398

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	Supervisor	44	34	11	8	3	78	11	640
2022	Non-supervisor	41	34	13	7	5	75	12	2065
2020	Supervisor	46	37	10	5	3	82	7	573
2020	Non-supervisor	48	35	10	4	2	83	7	1990
2019	Supervisor	44	32	13	8	3	76	11	527
2019	Non-supervisor	40	35	14	7	3	75	10	1924
2018	Supervisor	36	39	13	7	5	76	12	362
2018	Non-supervisor	32	36	19	9	3	68	13	1393

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	Supervisor	48	24	12	7	5	3	1	75	12	640
2022	Non-supervisor	40	25	15	9	6	4	1	68	16	2065
2020	Supervisor	51	23	15	5	3	1	1	76	9	576
2020	Non-supervisor	47	25	14	6	3	3	1	75	10	2007
2019	Supervisor	44	26	16	6	5	2	0	72	12	529
2019	Non-supervisor	41	25	15	9	5	3	1	69	15	1928
2018	Supervisor	43	27	16	8	4	1	0	71	12	363
2018	Non-supervisor	34	27	20	10	6	3	0	63	17	1402

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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	Supervisor	23	50	27	640
2022	Non-supervisor	31	44	25	2070
2020	Supervisor	15	61	24	578
2020	Non-supervisor	13	57	30	2009
2019	Supervisor	17	54	29	529
2019	Non-supervisor	19	51	30	1936
2018	Supervisor	19	58	23	367
2018	Non-supervisor	15	54	31	1409

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	Supervisor	34	25	16	13	4	8	150
2022	Non-supervisor	23	20	16	10	24	7	575
2020	Supervisor	34	11	37	14	0	4	89
2020	Non-supervisor	24	15	19	7	29	6	238
2019	Supervisor	33	17	31	8	0	10	90
2019	Non-supervisor	18	13	20	9	35	5	337
2018	Supervisor	29	20	32	12	0	8	72
2018	Non-supervisor	19	19	31	14	12	5	230

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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	Supervisor	9	91	640
2022	Non-supervisor	8	92	2065
2020	Supervisor	6	94	577
2020	Non-supervisor	6	94	2006
2019	Supervisor	5	95	527
2019	Non-supervisor	8	92	1932
2018	Supervisor	8	92	365
2018	Non-supervisor	10	90	1412

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	35	65	60
2022	Non-supervisor	53	47	175
2020	Supervisor	26	74	35
2020	Non-supervisor	53	47	123
2019	Supervisor	42	58	26
2019	Non-supervisor	57	43	157
2018	Supervisor	37	63	31
2018	Non-supervisor	52	48	140

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	51	49	60
2022	Non-supervisor	57	43	175
2020	Supervisor	49	51	35
2020	Non-supervisor	49	51	123
2019	Supervisor	48	52	26
2019	Non-supervisor	53	47	157
2018	Supervisor	45	55	31
2018	Non-supervisor	58	42	140

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	28	72	60
2022	Non-supervisor	1	99	175
2020	Supervisor	35	65	35
2020	Non-supervisor	4	96	123
2019	Supervisor	25	75	26
2019	Non-supervisor	4	96	157

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	100	60
2022	Non-supervisor	100	175
2019	Supervisor	100	26
2019	Non-supervisor	100	157
2018	Supervisor	100	31
2018	Non-supervisor	100	140

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	Supervisor	9	91	60
2022	Non-supervisor	9	91	175
2020	Supervisor	0	100	35
2020	Non-supervisor	5	95	123

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	Supervisor	0	100	60
2022	Non-supervisor	5	95	175

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	3	97	60
2022	Non-supervisor	4	96	175
2018	Supervisor	0	100	31
2018	Non-supervisor	4	96	140

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	46	54	60
2022	Non-supervisor	30	70	175
2020	Supervisor	28	72	35
2020	Non-supervisor	37	63	123
2019	Supervisor	44	56	26
2019	Non-supervisor	30	70	156
2018	Supervisor	47	53	31
2018	Non-supervisor	38	62	139

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	21	79	60
2022	Non-supervisor	43	57	175
2020	Supervisor	37	63	35
2020	Non-supervisor	46	54	123
2019	Supervisor	28	72	26
2019	Non-supervisor	35	65	156
2018	Supervisor	30	70	31
2018	Non-supervisor	37	63	139

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	36	64	60
2022	Non-supervisor	51	49	175
2020	Supervisor	39	61	35
2020	Non-supervisor	51	49	123
2019	Supervisor	48	52	26
2019	Non-supervisor	48	52	156
2018	Supervisor	44	56	31
2018	Non-supervisor	43	57	139

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	26	74	60
2022	Non-supervisor	33	67	175
2020	Supervisor	34	66	35
2020	Non-supervisor	43	57	123
2019	Supervisor	34	66	26
2019	Non-supervisor	42	58	156
2018	Supervisor	29	71	31
2018	Non-supervisor	37	63	139

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	Supervisor	36	64	60
2022	Non-supervisor	36	64	175
2020	Supervisor	43	57	35
2020	Non-supervisor	39	61	123
2019	Supervisor	45	55	26
2019	Non-supervisor	28	72	156
2018	Supervisor	49	51	31
2018	Non-supervisor	34	66	139

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	48	52	60
2022	Non-supervisor	52	48	175
2020	Supervisor	51	49	35
2020	Non-supervisor	47	53	123
2019	Supervisor	49	51	26
2019	Non-supervisor	51	49	156
2018	Supervisor	43	57	31
2018	Non-supervisor	46	54	139

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	30	70	60
2022	Non-supervisor	27	73	175
2020	Supervisor	31	69	35
2020	Non-supervisor	31	69	123
2019	Supervisor	31	69	26
2019	Non-supervisor	23	77	156
2018	Supervisor	31	69	31
2018	Non-supervisor	27	73	139

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	0	100	60
2022	Non-supervisor	1	99	175
2018	Supervisor	0	100	31
2018	Non-supervisor	0	100	139

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	1	99	60
2022	Non-supervisor	5	95	175
2019	Supervisor	0	100	26
2019	Non-supervisor	7	93	156

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	9	91	60
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	175
2020	Supervisor	22	78	35
2020	Non-supervisor	7	93	123

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	38	62	60
2022	Non-supervisor	52	48	175
2020	Supervisor	42	58	35
2020	Non-supervisor	50	50	123
2019	Supervisor	49	51	26
2019	Non-supervisor	53	47	156
2018	Supervisor	38	62	31
2018	Non-supervisor	46	54	139

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	19	81	60
2022	Non-supervisor	19	81	175
2020	Supervisor	22	78	35
2020	Non-supervisor	23	77	123
2018	Supervisor	23	77	31
2018	Non-supervisor	22	78	139

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	11	89	60
2022	Non-supervisor	13	87	175
2018	Supervisor	22	78	31
2018	Non-supervisor	11	89	139

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	Supervisor	67	33	60
2022	Non-supervisor	54	46	175
2020	Supervisor	60	40	35
2020	Non-supervisor	56	44	123
2019	Supervisor	62	38	26
2019	Non-supervisor	46	54	156
2018	Supervisor	72	28	31
2018	Non-supervisor	53	47	139

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	Supervisor	36	64	60
2022	Non-supervisor	19	81	175
2020	Supervisor	36	64	35
2020	Non-supervisor	27	73	123
2018	Supervisor	37	63	31
2018	Non-supervisor	25	75	139

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	Supervisor	25	75	60
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	175
2020	Supervisor	20	80	35
2020	Non-supervisor	10	90	123
2019	Supervisor	20	80	26
2019	Non-supervisor	15	85	156
2018	Supervisor	41	59	31
2018	Non-supervisor	16	84	139

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	Supervisor	13	87	60
2022	Non-supervisor	21	79	175

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	Supervisor	11	89	60
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	175
2020	Supervisor	17	83	35
2020	Non-supervisor	12	88	123

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	Supervisor	4	96	60
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	175
2020	Supervisor	0	100	35
2020	Non-supervisor	4	96	123

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	Supervisor	8	92	60
2022	Non-supervisor	5	95	175
2018	Supervisor	0	100	31
2018	Non-supervisor	8	92	139

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	9	91	60
2022	Non-supervisor	11	89	175
2018	Supervisor	19	81	31
2018	Non-supervisor	5	95	139

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	Supervisor	19	81	60
2022	Non-supervisor	24	76	175
2020	Supervisor	22	78	35
2020	Non-supervisor	23	77	123

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	Supervisor	13	87	55
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	160

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	Supervisor	21	79	55
2022	Non-supervisor	19	81	160
2020	Supervisor	14	86	35
2020	Non-supervisor	19	81	118

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	Supervisor	10	90	55
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	160

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	Supervisor	2	98	55
2022	Non-supervisor	9	91	160

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	Supervisor	9	91	55
2022	Non-supervisor	9	91	160

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	Supervisor	7	93	55
2022	Non-supervisor	3	97	160
2020	Supervisor	0	100	35
2020	Non-supervisor	4	96	118
2018	Supervisor	0	100	30
2018	Non-supervisor	12	88	133

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	Supervisor	3	97	55
2022	Non-supervisor	1	99	160

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	Supervisor	9	91	55
2022	Non-supervisor	14	86	160

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	Supervisor	5	95	55
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	160
2018	Supervisor	0	100	30
2018	Non-supervisor	7	93	133

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	Supervisor	28	72	55
2022	Non-supervisor	33	67	160
2020	Supervisor	21	79	35
2020	Non-supervisor	41	59	118
2018	Supervisor	36	64	30
2018	Non-supervisor	33	67	133

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	Supervisor	6	94	55
2022	Non-supervisor	8	92	160
2020	Supervisor	14	86	35
2020	Non-supervisor	9	91	118

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	Supervisor	41	59	55
2022	Non-supervisor	49	51	160
2020	Supervisor	47	53	35
2020	Non-supervisor	43	57	118
2018	Supervisor	55	45	30
2018	Non-supervisor	54	46	133

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	Supervisor	4	96	55
2022	Non-supervisor	1	99	160

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	Supervisor	46	54	55
2022	Non-supervisor	51	49	160
2020	Supervisor	49	51	35
2020	Non-supervisor	56	44	118
2018	Supervisor	47	53	30
2018	Non-supervisor	48	52	133

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	Supervisor	2	98	55
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	160

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	Supervisor	17	83	55
2022	Non-supervisor	16	84	160
2020	Supervisor	26	74	35
2020	Non-supervisor	16	84	118
2018	Supervisor	23	77	30
2018	Non-supervisor	9	91	133

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	Supervisor	17	19	15	5	5	29	9	59	17	640
2022	Non-supervisor	14	11	12	5	5	42	11	54	20	2070
2020	Supervisor	24	20	14	5	3	27	7	67	12	576
2020	Non-supervisor	19	13	15	5	3	36	10	58	14	2004
2019	Supervisor	19	20	22	6	2	23	8	57	11	528
2019	Non-supervisor	19	11	18	5	4	31	11	53	16	1931
2018	Supervisor	22	20	18	4	5	22	8	61	13	366
2018	Non-supervisor	13	13	22	6	4	34	7	45	17	1406

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	Supervisor	32	37	13	5	2	10	1	78	7	640
2022	Non-supervisor	31	30	14	6	4	14	1	73	11	2070
2020	Supervisor	38	32	19	3	3	5	0	74	6	576
2020	Non-supervisor	36	28	15	4	2	12	1	75	7	2002
2019	Supervisor	36	32	19	4	2	7	0	73	6	528
2019	Non-supervisor	34	26	18	4	3	13	1	71	9	1930
2018	Supervisor	31	34	19	4	4	5	2	70	9	367
2018	Non-supervisor	23	27	25	7	4	13	1	58	13	1404

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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	Supervisor	5	95	640
2022	Non-supervisor	6	94	2065
2020	Supervisor	3	97	577
2020	Non-supervisor	4	96	2005
2019	Supervisor	3	97	527
2019	Non-supervisor	5	95	1930
2018	Supervisor	3	97	367
2018	Non-supervisor	5	95	1408

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	20	80	30
2022	Non-supervisor	30	70	120
2020	Supervisor	41	59	18
2020	Non-supervisor	38	62	86

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	72	28	30
2022	Non-supervisor	70	30	120
2020	Supervisor	65	35	18
2020	Non-supervisor	74	26	86

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	7	93	30
2022	Non-supervisor	3	97	120

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	Supervisor	100	30
2022	Non-supervisor	100	120
2020	Supervisor	100	18
2020	Non-supervisor	100	86
2019	Supervisor	100	16
2019	Non-supervisor	100	99
2018	Supervisor	100	13
2018	Non-supervisor	100	72

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	Supervisor	3	97	30
2022	Non-supervisor	8	92	120

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	Supervisor	0	100	30
2022	Non-supervisor	6	94	120

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	20	80	30
2022	Non-supervisor	16	84	120

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	15	85	30
2022	Non-supervisor	30	70	120
2020	Supervisor	35	65	18
2020	Non-supervisor	26	74	86

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	10	90	30
2022	Non-supervisor	24	76	120
2020	Supervisor	42	58	18
2020	Non-supervisor	19	81	86

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	3	97	30
2022	Non-supervisor	9	91	120
2019	Supervisor	0	100	16
2019	Non-supervisor	10	90	97
2018	Supervisor	0	100	13
2018	Non-supervisor	11	89	72

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	0	100	30
2022	Non-supervisor	12	88	120
2019	Supervisor	0	100	16
2019	Non-supervisor	6	94	97

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	18	82	30
2022	Non-supervisor	18	82	120

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	48	52	30
2022	Non-supervisor	24	76	120
2020	Supervisor	34	66	18
2020	Non-supervisor	34	66	86
2019	Supervisor	49	51	16
2019	Non-supervisor	38	62	97
2018	Supervisor	51	49	13
2018	Non-supervisor	43	57	72

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	0	100	30
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	120

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	Supervisor	0	100	30
2022	Non-supervisor	1	99	120

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	0	100	30
2022	Non-supervisor	4	96	120
2018	Supervisor	0	100	13
2018	Non-supervisor	7	93	72

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	18	82	30
2022	Non-supervisor	8	92	120

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	Supervisor	0	100	30
2022	Non-supervisor	4	96	120
2020	Supervisor	0	100	18
2020	Non-supervisor	0	100	86
2018	Supervisor	0	100	13
2018	Non-supervisor	0	100	72

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	12	88	30
2022	Non-supervisor	5	95	120

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	100	30
2022	Non-supervisor	100	120
2020	Supervisor	100	18
2020	Non-supervisor	100	86
2019	Supervisor	100	16
2019	Non-supervisor	100	97
2018	Supervisor	100	13
2018	Non-supervisor	100	72

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	30	70	30
2022	Non-supervisor	22	78	120

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	Supervisor	33	67	30
2022	Non-supervisor	31	69	120
2019	Supervisor	45	55	16
2019	Non-supervisor	18	82	97

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	Supervisor	13	87	30
2022	Non-supervisor	7	93	120
2020	Supervisor	0	100	18
2020	Non-supervisor	17	83	86

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	Supervisor	7	93	30
2022	Non-supervisor	7	93	120
2019	Supervisor	0	100	16
2019	Non-supervisor	9	91	97

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	Supervisor	12	88	30
2022	Non-supervisor	15	85	120
2019	Supervisor	0	100	16
2019	Non-supervisor	13	87	97

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	Supervisor	7	93	30
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	120

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	Supervisor	0	100	30
2022	Non-supervisor	9	91	120

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	Supervisor	10	90	30
2022	Non-supervisor	4	96	120
2018	Supervisor	0	100	13
2018	Non-supervisor	12	88	72

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	11	89	30
2022	Non-supervisor	11	89	120
2019	Supervisor	0	100	16
2019	Non-supervisor	8	92	97

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	Supervisor	53	47	30
2022	Non-supervisor	54	46	120
2020	Supervisor	52	48	18
2020	Non-supervisor	54	46	86
2019	Supervisor	49	51	16
2019	Non-supervisor	62	38	97
2018	Supervisor	35	65	13
2018	Non-supervisor	56	44	72

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	Supervisor	11	89	30
2022	Non-supervisor	4	96	110

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	Supervisor	10	90	30
2022	Non-supervisor	11	89	110

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	Supervisor	3	97	30
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	110

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	Supervisor	6	94	30
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	110

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	Supervisor	4	96	30
2022	Non-supervisor	4	96	110

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	Supervisor	9	91	30
2022	Non-supervisor	1	99	110

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	Supervisor	9	91	30
2022	Non-supervisor	1	99	110

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	Supervisor	0	100	30
2022	Non-supervisor	13	87	110
2018	Supervisor	0	100	12
2018	Non-supervisor	16	84	70

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	Supervisor	7	93	30
2022	Non-supervisor	7	93	110

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	Supervisor	22	78	30
2022	Non-supervisor	21	79	110
2018	Supervisor	45	55	12
2018	Non-supervisor	26	74	70

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	Supervisor	4	96	30
2022	Non-supervisor	5	95	110

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	Supervisor	50	50	30
2022	Non-supervisor	41	59	110
2018	Supervisor	59	41	12
2018	Non-supervisor	47	53	70

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	Supervisor	7	93	30
2022	Non-supervisor	1	99	110
2018	Supervisor	0	100	12
2018	Non-supervisor	0	100	70

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	Supervisor	56	44	30
2022	Non-supervisor	62	38	110
2018	Supervisor	61	39	12
2018	Non-supervisor	50	50	70

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	Supervisor	0	100	30
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	110

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	Supervisor	22	78	30
2022	Non-supervisor	13	87	110

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	Supervisor	18	19	18	4	2	33	6	61	9	640
2022	Non-supervisor	15	13	16	3	2	43	8	57	11	2070
2020	Supervisor	25	19	16	2	1	31	6	69	5	576
2020	Non-supervisor	20	13	16	2	2	39	8	63	7	2001
2019	Supervisor	23	20	19	2	1	28	7	66	5	526
2019	Non-supervisor	20	11	19	3	2	34	10	57	9	1924
2018	Supervisor	23	20	18	3	1	27	8	66	6	365
2018	Non-supervisor	13	13	26	3	3	36	7	46	9	1409

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	Supervisor	32	36	15	4	1	10	1	76	6	640
2022	Non-supervisor	32	30	16	5	3	14	1	73	8	2070
2020	Supervisor	39	34	17	2	1	7	0	78	4	576
2020	Non-supervisor	36	29	15	3	2	13	2	77	5	2002
2019	Supervisor	39	36	15	3	1	7	1	80	4	526
2019	Non-supervisor	36	25	18	3	2	14	2	72	6	1927
2018	Supervisor	33	35	18	3	2	9	1	75	5	364
2018	Non-supervisor	25	26	26	4	2	16	1	61	8	1410

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	Non-supervisor	13	5	24	8	30	17	3	23	47	35

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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	Supervisor	53	23	13	5	4	1	2	77	9	640
2022	Non-supervisor	42	27	16	7	6	1	1	70	14	2060
2020	Supervisor	60	25	10	2	3	0	1	85	5	577
2020	Non-supervisor	52	26	13	5	3	1	1	79	8	1999
2019	Supervisor	49	31	11	3	5	0	1	81	8	529
2019	Non-supervisor	47	28	14	6	4	0	1	76	9	1930
2018	Supervisor	46	28	15	6	4	0	0	74	11	366
2018	Non-supervisor	41	29	17	7	5	0	1	71	12	1410

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	Supervisor	7	25	24	23	20	0	0	32	44	635
2022	Non-supervisor	19	31	26	13	9	1	1	50	23	2060
2020	Supervisor	9	23	27	24	17	0	0	32	41	577
2020	Non-supervisor	23	31	25	13	7	0	0	54	21	2009
2019	Supervisor	12	24	27	20	17	0	0	36	37	528
2019	Non-supervisor	24	32	26	11	6	0	0	56	18	1929
2018	Supervisor	6	20	28	24	21	0	0	27	45	366
2018	Non-supervisor	14	31	29	16	9	1	0	46	25	1413

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	Supervisor	15	36	26	13	9	0	1	51	23	640
2022	Non-supervisor	32	34	19	9	4	1	2	67	13	2050
2020	Supervisor	19	32	27	15	8	0	0	51	23	577
2020	Non-supervisor	35	33	18	8	4	0	1	70	12	2002
2019	Supervisor	16	34	25	15	9	0	1	50	24	526
2019	Non-supervisor	33	34	21	8	3	0	1	68	11	1923
2018	Supervisor	9	29	28	22	11	0	0	39	34	364
2018	Non-supervisor	23	33	25	12	5	1	2	57	18	1410

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	Supervisor	7	17	24	23	29	0	1	24	52	640
2022	Non-supervisor	20	25	24	15	14	1	2	46	30	2060
2020	Supervisor	10	20	29	24	15	0	1	31	40	577
2020	Non-supervisor	29	27	20	13	8	0	1	58	22	1998
2019	Supervisor	8	20	28	21	23	0	0	29	44	528
2019	Non-supervisor	25	28	22	14	10	1	0	53	24	1927
2018	Supervisor	7	15	25	23	29	0	0	22	53	364
2018	Non-supervisor	18	26	23	19	13	1	1	44	33	1405

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	Supervisor	27	28	20	12	11	0	2	56	23	640
2022	Non-supervisor	45	29	13	5	4	0	4	78	9	2065
2020	Supervisor	22	30	22	15	10	0	1	52	25	575
2020	Non-supervisor	45	28	14	7	4	0	2	75	11	1995
2019	Supervisor	29	32	18	10	10	0	1	62	20	527
2019	Non-supervisor	50	27	12	5	2	0	3	80	7	1917
2018	Supervisor	25	27	20	15	12	0	1	53	27	366
2018	Non-supervisor	41	28	16	7	4	1	4	72	11	1406

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	24	32	20	14	10	0	0	56	24	640
2022	Non-supervisor	36	30	18	8	6	0	1	68	14	2065
2020	Supervisor	21	30	23	17	10	0	0	50	27	577
2020	Non-supervisor	32	31	19	10	7	0	0	63	17	2007
2019	Supervisor	24	28	27	10	11	0	0	52	21	528
2019	Non-supervisor	38	32	16	7	5	0	1	71	12	1924
2018	Supervisor	18	27	27	16	12	0	0	45	28	366
2018	Non-supervisor	31	32	20	10	6	1	1	64	16	1411

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	Supervisor	29	33	22	9	6	0	1	62	15	640
2022	Non-supervisor	33	32	18	9	5	1	2	67	15	2060
2020	Supervisor	30	41	18	7	3	0	0	71	11	577
2020	Non-supervisor	36	34	17	8	3	1	2	72	11	2005
2019	Supervisor	28	37	23	8	4	0	0	64	13	526
2019	Non-supervisor	32	33	22	8	3	1	1	66	11	1928
2018	Supervisor	17	38	26	15	4	0	0	55	19	365
2018	Non-supervisor	21	32	27	11	6	1	1	55	17	1404

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	Supervisor	17	33	23	13	12	0	0	51	26	640
2022	Non-supervisor	26	32	21	12	7	1	1	59	19	2065
2020	Supervisor	18	38	24	14	5	0	1	57	20	576
2020	Non-supervisor	30	36	20	9	3	1	1	67	12	2003
2019	Supervisor	12	33	27	19	9	0	0	46	28	527
2019	Non-supervisor	26	33	23	11	5	1	1	60	16	1929
2018	Supervisor	9	27	28	22	14	0	0	36	36	363
2018	Non-supervisor	16	31	26	16	9	1	1	48	25	1403

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	Supervisor	31	33	20	9	6	0	1	65	15	640
2022	Non-supervisor	35	31	19	9	5	1	1	67	14	2060
2020	Supervisor	31	36	20	9	4	0	1	67	13	577
2020	Non-supervisor	36	34	17	8	3	0	1	71	12	2005
2019	Supervisor	25	35	20	14	6	0	0	59	20	523
2019	Non-supervisor	33	31	20	10	5	0	1	65	15	1929
2018	Supervisor	16	36	23	16	8	0	0	52	25	365
2018	Non-supervisor	23	32	23	13	7	0	1	56	20	1403

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	Supervisor	42	28	15	7	6	0	0	71	14	640
2022	Non-supervisor	41	28	14	8	7	1	1	71	15	2060
2020	Supervisor	41	34	13	7	4	0	1	76	11	576
2020	Non-supervisor	46	28	13	7	5	0	1	75	12	1998
2019	Supervisor	38	33	13	8	6	0	0	72	15	526
2019	Non-supervisor	42	27	15	8	6	1	1	70	14	1923

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	Supervisor	47	31	13	5	3	1	79	8	640
2022	Non-supervisor	45	28	14	6	5	1	74	11	2055
2020	Supervisor	25	38	23	9	4	0	63	13	577
2020	Non-supervisor	30	31	22	12	4	0	62	16	2005

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	Supervisor	28	33	21	11	6	1	1	62	17	640
2022	Non-supervisor	36	35	17	7	3	1	1	73	10	2065
2020	Supervisor	24	34	20	16	6	0	0	58	21	579
2020	Non-supervisor	36	36	17	7	3	1	1	72	10	2002
2019	Supervisor	25	35	23	12	5	0	0	60	17	525
2019	Non-supervisor	39	34	16	6	3	1	1	74	9	1923
2018	Supervisor	21	28	28	14	8	0	1	50	23	362
2018	Non-supervisor	30	34	21	9	4	0	1	66	14	1400

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	Supervisor	66	21	6	3	1	0	2	89	5	640
2022	Non-supervisor	61	23	8	2	2	1	3	87	4	2060
2020	Supervisor	51	31	15	2	1	0	1	82	3	573
2020	Non-supervisor	50	30	13	4	1	0	1	81	6	1997
2019	Supervisor	68	21	7	2	1	0	1	90	2	524
2019	Non-supervisor	62	23	9	3	1	0	1	86	4	1920
2018	Supervisor	65	25	7	2	1	0	0	90	3	362
2018	Non-supervisor	59	25	9	3	1	0	2	86	5	1403

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	Supervisor	37	34	17	5	5	1	72	10	640
2022	Non-supervisor	42	33	15	5	3	1	76	8	2060
2020	Supervisor	27	40	20	8	4	0	68	12	574
2020	Non-supervisor	32	37	20	8	4	0	68	12	1992

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	Supervisor	80	9	1	1	1	1	7	97	1	640
2022	Non-supervisor	75	11	3	1	1	1	7	94	2	2065
2020	Supervisor	75	15	4	1	0	1	4	95	1	573
2020	Non-supervisor	71	17	5	2	1	0	3	92	3	1995
2019	Supervisor	84	7	2	0	0	0	6	97	1	519
2019	Non-supervisor	77	11	4	1	1	1	6	94	2	1920
2018	Supervisor	86	9	2	1	0	1	1	96	2	365
2018	Non-supervisor	76	13	4	1	1	1	5	94	2	1399

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	Supervisor	78	10	3	2	2	2	3	93	4	640
2022	Non-supervisor	76	9	4	2	3	1	4	90	6	2060
2020	Supervisor	84	8	2	2	2	1	2	95	3	570
2020	Non-supervisor	83	7	3	2	2	1	3	94	3	1993
2019	Supervisor	85	7	5	1	1	0	2	93	2	525
2019	Non-supervisor	78	9	5	2	3	1	2	90	5	1924
2018	Supervisor	79	12	3	1	3	1	2	93	4	363
2018	Non-supervisor	74	11	6	2	2	2	3	89	4	1402

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	Supervisor	60	26	7	2	2	0	2	89	4	640
2022	Non-supervisor	65	21	7	2	2	0	2	88	4	2065
2020	Supervisor	67	25	6	2	0	0	1	92	2	572
2020	Non-supervisor	71	18	6	3	1	0	1	91	3	1983
2019	Supervisor	57	29	10	3	1	0	1	86	4	527
2019	Non-supervisor	58	27	9	2	2	1	2	87	4	1924
2018	Supervisor	52	30	12	4	2	0	0	82	6	365
2018	Non-supervisor	54	30	10	4	2	0	1	85	5	1412

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	Supervisor	68	17	7	3	3	0	2	87	7	640
2022	Non-supervisor	65	18	7	4	4	0	2	85	8	2060
2020	Supervisor	72	18	5	3	2	0	1	91	4	572
2020	Non-supervisor	71	16	6	3	3	0	1	88	6	1996
2019	Supervisor	62	21	10	4	2	0	1	84	6	527
2019	Non-supervisor	63	19	9	4	3	1	1	83	8	1917
2018	Supervisor	57	23	12	5	4	0	0	80	9	364
2018	Non-supervisor	54	22	11	6	5	0	1	78	11	1410

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	Supervisor	51	28	12	4	3	0	2	80	7	640
2022	Non-supervisor	66	6	2	1	1	0	24	96	2	2060
2020	Supervisor	53	30	12	3	2	0	1	84	5	577
2020	Non-supervisor	67	6	2	1	0	0	24	97	1	1998
2019	Supervisor	47	30	18	3	2	0	1	77	5	523
2019	Non-supervisor	64	8	2	0	0	1	25	96	1	1917
2018	Supervisor	39	36	18	6	2	0	0	74	8	362
2018	Non-supervisor	56	9	3	1	0	0	32	95	1	1401

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	Supervisor	70	17	6	1	1	1	3	91	2	640
2022	Non-supervisor	73	14	4	1	1	1	6	94	2	2060
2020	Supervisor	74	18	5	1	0	0	2	94	2	577
2020	Non-supervisor	75	15	4	1	0	0	4	94	1	2004
2019	Supervisor	70	20	5	2	1	0	2	92	3	521
2019	Non-supervisor	72	16	5	1	1	1	5	93	2	1916
2018	Supervisor	68	22	7	2	1	0	1	90	3	364
2018	Non-supervisor	68	18	6	1	0	1	6	92	1	1405

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	Supervisor	75	13	6	1	2	1	2	90	3	640
2022	Non-supervisor	63	18	8	3	5	1	3	84	8	2065
2020	Supervisor	71	19	6	1	1	0	1	91	3	576
2020	Non-supervisor	59	22	9	4	4	1	1	83	8	2008
2019	Supervisor	77	14	4	2	1	0	1	93	4	528
2019	Non-supervisor	62	19	9	3	4	1	2	84	7	1920
2018	Supervisor	69	19	7	3	2	0	1	89	5	363
2018	Non-supervisor	53	24	11	5	5	0	2	79	10	1413

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	Supervisor	61	22	10	2	2	0	2	85	4	640
2022	Non-supervisor	54	25	11	3	2	1	3	83	6	2065
2020	Supervisor	56	27	12	3	0	0	1	84	3	577
2020	Non-supervisor	49	30	13	4	2	0	1	80	6	2007
2019	Supervisor	69	19	8	3	0	0	1	89	3	527
2019	Non-supervisor	59	25	10	2	1	0	2	86	4	1922
2018	Supervisor	65	22	10	2	1	0	1	87	3	363
2018	Non-supervisor	53	30	10	3	1	0	2	85	4	1411

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	Supervisor	6	22	45	20	8	28	28	640
2022	Non-supervisor	11	36	37	11	4	47	15	2070
2020	Supervisor	10	28	39	17	5	38	22	579
2020	Non-supervisor	15	38	33	11	3	53	13	2004
2019	Supervisor	10	29	38	18	5	39	23	528
2019	Non-supervisor	20	37	31	10	2	57	12	1937
2018	Supervisor	6	26	42	20	5	33	26	367
2018	Non-supervisor	12	36	36	13	3	48	16	1414

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	Supervisor	9	24	45	17	5	0	22	33	640
2022	Non-supervisor	5	15	42	25	12	1	37	21	2065
2020	Supervisor	11	26	37	19	7	0	26	37	579
2020	Non-supervisor	7	15	39	27	11	0	38	22	1997
2019	Supervisor	11	20	43	18	8	0	26	31	527
2019	Non-supervisor	5	13	39	28	14	0	43	18	1922
2018	Supervisor	9	28	38	21	5	0	26	37	364
2018	Non-supervisor	6	17	41	26	10	0	36	23	1396

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	Supervisor	35	43	13	6	2	1	0	79	7	640
2022	Non-supervisor	29	39	16	7	4	4	0	72	11	2070
2020	Supervisor	51	38	7	3	1	1	0	89	4	579
2020	Non-supervisor	44	37	12	3	1	2	0	83	5	2001
2019	Supervisor	18	44	21	12	2	3	0	63	15	527
2019	Non-supervisor	18	36	22	13	5	6	0	58	19	1925
2018	Supervisor	10	32	29	17	9	4	0	43	27	366
2018	Non-supervisor	11	28	27	19	10	6	1	41	30	1411

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	13	32	34	16	3	640
2022	Non-supervisor	13	34	31	18	5	2070

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	Supervisor	55	25	13	3	2	2	1	83	4	640
2022	Non-supervisor	51	27	11	3	3	4	1	82	6	2070
2020	Supervisor	53	28	12	2	3	2	1	83	5	577
2020	Non-supervisor	48	28	13	3	3	4	1	80	7	2002

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	Supervisor	46	26	11	9	5	1	1	74	15	640
2022	Non-supervisor	42	27	10	10	8	2	1	71	19	2070
2020	Supervisor	43	24	15	10	7	1	0	68	17	576
2020	Non-supervisor	37	28	12	12	7	2	1	67	20	2000

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	Supervisor	60	26	6	4	3	0	87	7	640
2022	Non-supervisor	55	30	6	4	4	1	87	7	2070
2020	Supervisor	57	28	8	4	3	1	85	7	577
2020	Non-supervisor	52	29	8	6	4	1	82	10	1998

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	Supervisor	30	39	15	11	4	1	70	15	640
2022	Non-supervisor	30	40	14	9	5	2	72	14	2065
2020	Supervisor	36	39	15	6	3	1	75	9	579
2020	Non-supervisor	40	35	13	6	3	2	77	10	2008
2019	Supervisor	21	40	21	11	5	2	62	16	526
2019	Non-supervisor	25	36	19	13	5	3	63	18	1929
2018	Supervisor	14	39	25	15	6	2	54	21	367
2018	Non-supervisor	20	31	23	15	8	3	53	23	1409

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	Supervisor	15	54	15	11	3	2	0	71	14	640
2020	Supervisor	22	54	11	9	2	2	0	77	11	576
2019	Supervisor	11	42	21	16	4	3	3	56	22	528

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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	Supervisor	8	92	640
2022	Non-supervisor	8	92	2065
2020	Supervisor	8	92	579
2020	Non-supervisor	7	93	1985
2019	Supervisor	8	92	526
2019	Non-supervisor	11	89	1933

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	Supervisor	52	48	50
2022	Non-supervisor	39	61	170
2020	Supervisor	40	60	49
2020	Non-supervisor	33	67	136

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	90	10	50
2022	Non-supervisor	74	26	170
2020	Supervisor	85	15	49
2020	Non-supervisor	76	24	136
2019	Supervisor	88	12	44
2019	Non-supervisor	81	19	205

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	47	41	12	0	0	0	88	0	45
2022	Non-supervisor	48	33	5	7	7	0	81	14	125
2020	Supervisor	71	24	3	2	0	0	95	2	42
2020	Non-supervisor	48	33	9	9	1	0	81	10	104
2019	Supervisor	52	40	6	3	0	0	92	3	38
2019	Non-supervisor	52	36	4	5	2	1	88	8	162

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	Supervisor	50	36	6	3	2	2	2	90	5	640
2022	Non-supervisor	44	33	8	4	2	5	4	84	7	2065
2020	Supervisor	55	28	7	4	1	2	2	87	5	578
2020	Non-supervisor	46	31	9	3	2	4	4	84	5	2002

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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	Supervisor	3	82	14	1	640
2022	Non-supervisor	3	77	19	2	2065
2020	Supervisor	5	78	16	1	579
2020	Non-supervisor	6	71	20	3	2010

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	Supervisor	52	48	20
2022	Non-supervisor	58	42	60
2020	Supervisor	73	27	32
2020	Non-supervisor	64	36	108

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	Supervisor	36	26	33	5	0	0	0	62	5	20
2022	Non-supervisor	12	26	18	18	12	2	12	44	35	60
2020	Supervisor	37	31	19	10	0	0	3	70	11	31
2020	Non-supervisor	18	18	24	14	10	4	12	43	29	108

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	Supervisor	22	9	31	12	12	0	14	36	28	20
2022	Non-supervisor	7	27	14	19	23	4	6	38	46	60
2020	Supervisor	21	22	17	18	7	3	12	50	30	32
2020	Non-supervisor	11	26	14	20	16	1	12	42	41	108

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	Supervisor	64	7	3	1	2	3	20	92	4	640
2022	Non-supervisor	54	8	2	1	1	6	27	93	3	2065
2020	Supervisor	70	8	3	2	1	2	13	93	4	579
2020	Non-supervisor	61	8	4	1	1	4	20	92	3	2006
2019	Supervisor	68	13	5	4	2	1	7	88	7	526
2019	Non-supervisor	61	12	6	3	2	3	13	87	6	1926
2018	Supervisor	72	7	5	2	3	1	9	88	6	366
2018	Non-supervisor	67	9	5	3	2	2	13	88	6	1411

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Hybrid Work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?
Survey year	Demographic	20% (1 out of 5 days) (%)	40% (2 out of 5 days) (%)	60% (3 out of 5 days) (%)	80% (4 out of 5 days) (%)	Other Please specify (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	18	28	28	18	8	345
2022	Non-supervisor	21	23	24	20	12	935

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	Supervisor	66	34	520
2022	Non-supervisor	74	26	1565

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	Supervisor	44	56	515
2022	Non-supervisor	40	60	1565

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	Supervisor	72	28	515
2022	Non-supervisor	54	46	1565

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	Supervisor	67	33	515
2022	Non-supervisor	56	44	1565

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	Supervisor	49	51	515
2022	Non-supervisor	37	63	1565

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	Supervisor	65	35	515
2022	Non-supervisor	34	66	1565

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	Supervisor	48	52	515
2022	Non-supervisor	20	80	1565

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	Supervisor	41	59	515
2022	Non-supervisor	48	52	1565

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	Supervisor	25	75	515
2022	Non-supervisor	20	80	1565

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	Supervisor	57	43	515
2022	Non-supervisor	37	63	1565

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	Supervisor	38	62	515
2022	Non-supervisor	35	65	1565

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	Supervisor	9	91	515
2022	Non-supervisor	8	92	1565

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	Supervisor	4	96	515
2022	Non-supervisor	9	91	1565

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	Supervisor	63	20	6	3	1	0	5	88	5	515
2022	Non-supervisor	61	17	5	3	2	1	12	89	5	1565

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	Supervisor	6	21	22	12	29	2	9	46	30	515
2022	Non-supervisor	6	15	18	13	29	4	15	52	26	1565

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	Supervisor	13	30	19	15	17	2	3	34	46	515
2022	Non-supervisor	9	24	19	13	22	7	6	41	37	1565

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for National Research Council Canada by Question 81. Are you a supervisor?

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