2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Safety 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	43	5	17	9	70	26	310
2022	Non-supervisor	40	44	3	10	3	84	13	620
2020	Supervisor	26	52	6	15	1	77	16	282
2020	Non-supervisor	32	47	4	13	3	79	17	520

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	69	17	7	3	2	2	0	88	5	310
2022	Non-supervisor	75	18	1	3	1	1	0	95	4	620
2020	Supervisor	72	16	6	5	1	0	0	89	5	279
2020	Non-supervisor	75	17	3	2	3	1	1	92	5	519

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	33	31	11	15	9	1	1	64	25	310
2022	Non-supervisor	42	34	7	8	5	0	3	79	14	620
2020	Supervisor	36	35	11	15	3	0	0	71	18	282
2020	Non-supervisor	34	41	10	11	4	0	0	75	15	521
2019	Supervisor	44	34	4	9	9	0	0	78	18	271
2019	Non-supervisor	48	31	5	9	6	0	0	79	15	502

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	26	38	14	11	11	1	64	22	310
2022	Non-supervisor	29	39	10	14	8	1	68	21	620
2020	Supervisor	30	39	13	11	6	1	70	17	279
2020	Non-supervisor	31	37	16	10	5	1	68	16	517
2019	Supervisor	33	38	13	10	7	0	70	17	269
2019	Non-supervisor	28	37	13	15	7	0	65	22	499
2018	Supervisor	23	50	8	11	6	1	74	18	257
2018	Non-supervisor	24	42	10	16	7	0	67	23	451

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	36	39	12	5	6	0	2	77	11	310
2022	Non-supervisor	44	33	9	8	3	1	1	79	11	615
2020	Supervisor	41	40	11	5	2	0	0	82	8	277
2020	Non-supervisor	42	36	9	7	3	1	1	80	11	517
2019	Supervisor	50	32	10	5	2	0	0	82	8	271
2019	Non-supervisor	45	36	8	7	3	0	1	82	10	504

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	30	35	8	16	11	0	0	65	27	310
2022	Non-supervisor	50	30	8	7	5	0	0	80	12	620
2020	Supervisor	39	31	9	12	8	0	0	71	20	282
2020	Non-supervisor	47	29	9	11	3	1	1	77	14	518
2019	Supervisor	47	30	10	7	6	0	0	76	13	271
2019	Non-supervisor	50	30	8	7	4	0	0	81	11	500
2018	Supervisor	36	35	12	10	7	0	0	72	17	257
2018	Non-supervisor	42	32	11	11	5	0	0	74	16	449

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	42	38	7	8	5	80	13	310
2022	Non-supervisor	37	37	11	10	5	74	15	620
2020	Supervisor	42	41	8	7	2	83	10	282
2020	Non-supervisor	40	36	13	7	5	75	12	520
2019	Supervisor	49	35	9	4	3	84	7	271
2019	Non-supervisor	40	34	12	9	5	74	14	501
2018	Supervisor	37	46	6	8	4	83	11	256
2018	Non-supervisor	30	41	14	9	5	71	14	449

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	35	36	9	12	8	0	0	71	20	310
2022	Non-supervisor	43	31	10	9	7	0	0	73	16	620
2020	Supervisor	35	37	11	11	6	0	0	72	17	282
2020	Non-supervisor	39	37	12	8	4	0	1	76	12	520
2019	Supervisor	39	38	8	10	5	0	0	77	15	272
2019	Non-supervisor	38	32	14	8	8	0	0	70	16	503
2018	Supervisor	20	42	14	15	9	0	0	62	24	258
2018	Non-supervisor	34	29	12	15	9	1	0	64	24	451

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	31	44	9	11	5	75	16	310
2022	Non-supervisor	32	40	10	11	7	72	18	620
2020	Supervisor	37	40	10	7	6	77	13	280
2020	Non-supervisor	34	38	12	11	4	72	15	515
2019	Supervisor	32	44	8	12	5	75	17	270
2019	Non-supervisor	31	35	13	13	8	66	21	498
2018	Supervisor	26	42	14	9	8	69	17	258
2018	Non-supervisor	29	34	14	17	6	63	23	450

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	51	35	7	5	2	86	7	310
2022	Non-supervisor	44	39	9	5	3	83	8	620
2020	Supervisor	58	32	4	3	2	90	6	279
2020	Non-supervisor	45	35	11	6	2	80	9	521
2019	Supervisor	54	33	7	2	3	88	5	270
2019	Non-supervisor	44	38	7	4	5	83	10	500
2018	Supervisor	46	40	8	4	2	86	6	257
2018	Non-supervisor	41	38	12	7	3	79	9	451

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	37	41	6	9	7	78	16	310
2022	Non-supervisor	40	35	10	8	7	75	14	620
2020	Supervisor	38	36	10	11	5	74	16	282
2020	Non-supervisor	39	34	13	9	5	73	14	519
2019	Supervisor	42	37	8	7	5	80	12	272
2019	Non-supervisor	36	34	12	9	9	70	17	501
2018	Supervisor	30	39	13	12	6	69	17	258
2018	Non-supervisor	32	35	11	13	8	67	22	447

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	56	32	6	3	2	88	5	310
2022	Non-supervisor	49	35	9	4	3	84	6	620
2020	Supervisor	59	31	5	3	1	91	4	278
2020	Non-supervisor	50	30	11	5	3	80	8	516
2019	Supervisor	62	30	4	2	2	92	4	271
2019	Non-supervisor	49	33	13	3	2	82	5	502
2018	Supervisor	56	37	6	2	0	92	2	254
2018	Non-supervisor	46	35	14	3	3	81	6	449

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	39	40	8	8	5	0	79	13	310
2022	Non-supervisor	33	41	11	9	6	1	74	15	620
2020	Supervisor	41	39	11	6	4	0	80	9	279
2020	Non-supervisor	34	38	13	11	3	1	72	15	516
2019	Supervisor	43	40	8	6	2	0	84	9	271
2019	Non-supervisor	31	41	12	9	7	1	72	16	501
2018	Supervisor	32	43	8	12	5	0	75	17	257
2018	Non-supervisor	28	39	13	13	7	0	67	20	449

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	44	37	8	8	4	0	80	11	310
2022	Non-supervisor	41	34	12	6	5	1	76	12	620
2020	Supervisor	47	30	12	7	4	0	78	11	281
2020	Non-supervisor	39	34	15	7	4	0	74	11	518
2019	Supervisor	43	35	11	7	3	0	79	10	272
2019	Non-supervisor	38	34	13	8	8	0	72	15	503
2018	Supervisor	33	40	12	9	5	0	74	14	255
2018	Non-supervisor	34	35	15	11	6	0	68	17	446

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	36	38	11	9	6	0	1	75	14	310
2022	Non-supervisor	38	36	11	9	6	0	1	74	15	620
2020	Supervisor	38	36	10	11	4	0	1	75	15	281
2020	Non-supervisor	36	39	12	8	4	1	1	76	12	514
2019	Supervisor	35	42	10	9	4	0	0	77	13	267
2019	Non-supervisor	34	37	13	8	6	1	1	72	15	497
2018	Supervisor	27	40	13	12	7	0	1	67	19	257
2018	Non-supervisor	31	34	14	13	7	0	1	66	20	448

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	41	39	10	6	5	80	11	310
2022	Non-supervisor	41	37	11	7	4	78	11	620
2020	Supervisor	48	37	8	4	3	84	7	282
2020	Non-supervisor	42	37	9	7	4	79	11	518
2019	Supervisor	50	32	10	5	4	82	8	270
2019	Non-supervisor	43	35	10	7	4	78	12	504
2018	Supervisor	36	46	10	6	2	83	8	257
2018	Non-supervisor	35	39	14	8	4	74	12	451

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	13	23	22	21	22	36	42	310
2022	Non-supervisor	35	40	15	5	4	75	10	620
2020	Supervisor	17	25	22	20	17	42	36	282
2020	Non-supervisor	33	38	19	6	4	71	10	517
2019	Supervisor	18	33	20	17	12	52	29	270
2019	Non-supervisor	39	35	19	5	1	75	6	500
2018	Supervisor	14	32	24	14	15	47	29	260
2018	Non-supervisor	33	34	21	7	5	67	12	451

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	15	35	37	10	2	0	1	12	50	310
2022	Non-supervisor	13	26	33	17	7	1	3	25	41	620
2020	Supervisor	9	24	42	18	6	1	0	23	34	281
2020	Non-supervisor	10	24	36	20	8	1	1	29	35	519
2019	Supervisor	10	32	38	15	5	0	0	20	42	270
2019	Non-supervisor	11	20	40	17	9	1	1	27	32	502
2018	Supervisor	15	35	34	11	4	0	0	16	50	260
2018	Non-supervisor	13	24	38	18	5	0	1	24	37	449

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	19	27	34	17	2	0	1	19	46	310
2022	Non-supervisor	16	27	29	15	6	2	4	23	46	620
2020	Supervisor	16	25	35	19	6	0	0	25	40	280
2020	Non-supervisor	15	23	32	19	8	2	2	27	39	518
2019	Supervisor	18	24	33	20	5	0	1	25	42	271
2019	Non-supervisor	18	24	31	17	6	2	2	24	43	502
2018	Supervisor	25	28	27	17	3	0	0	20	53	258
2018	Non-supervisor	22	22	32	14	6	1	2	20	46	446

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	24	34	28	11	2	0	0	14	59	310
2022	Non-supervisor	11	20	28	25	12	2	2	39	32	620
2020	Supervisor	15	27	33	20	5	0	0	25	42	281
2020	Non-supervisor	10	19	30	26	11	1	2	39	30	514
2019	Supervisor	14	22	42	16	6	0	0	23	36	266
2019	Non-supervisor	7	19	33	26	12	1	2	39	27	499
2018	Supervisor	20	28	36	15	1	0	0	16	48	258
2018	Non-supervisor	14	18	35	21	11	1	1	32	32	447

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	29	31	31	5	3	0	1	9	60	310
2022	Non-supervisor	14	18	25	21	15	3	4	38	35	620
2020	Supervisor	31	21	30	13	4	0	1	17	52	280
2020	Non-supervisor	13	23	27	21	13	1	3	35	37	518
2019	Supervisor	26	29	26	14	5	0	0	20	54	270
2019	Non-supervisor	13	20	27	19	15	3	3	36	35	499
2018	Supervisor	30	33	26	9	1	0	0	10	63	259
2018	Non-supervisor	21	27	24	16	8	3	2	25	50	448

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	21	24	30	16	6	0	2	22	47	310
2022	Non-supervisor	15	22	21	18	12	5	6	34	42	620
2020	Supervisor	15	23	34	18	8	1	1	27	39	280
2020	Non-supervisor	13	15	31	21	14	2	3	37	30	518
2019	Supervisor	24	30	26	14	4	1	0	19	54	271
2019	Non-supervisor	20	25	25	15	11	3	1	28	47	499
2018	Supervisor	29	30	26	12	2	0	0	14	60	259
2018	Non-supervisor	25	27	24	12	7	3	3	20	55	447

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	22	29	30	14	4	0	1	18	52	310
2022	Non-supervisor	12	22	29	17	13	3	5	32	37	620
2020	Supervisor	18	21	32	22	6	0	0	28	39	276
2020	Non-supervisor	13	19	33	21	10	1	2	33	33	517
2019	Supervisor	19	25	39	12	5	0	0	17	44	269
2019	Non-supervisor	15	20	34	19	9	3	1	29	36	501
2018	Supervisor	26	31	31	9	3	0	0	12	57	260
2018	Non-supervisor	22	24	31	15	6	2	1	21	47	450

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	12	25	35	18	7	0	1	26	38	310
2022	Non-supervisor	6	19	34	24	14	1	2	39	26	620
2020	Supervisor	12	25	39	19	6	0	0	24	37	282
2020	Non-supervisor	11	25	36	20	7	1	0	27	37	520
2019	Supervisor	30	30	25	13	3	0	0	16	60	272
2019	Non-supervisor	18	23	34	14	10	1	0	24	41	502

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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	34	35	13	6	4	4	3	74	12	310
2022	Non-supervisor	33	21	15	7	5	10	10	67	14	620
2020	Supervisor	33	33	15	8	5	4	2	71	13	282
2020	Non-supervisor	28	26	16	9	3	9	9	66	15	518
2019	Supervisor	41	34	11	7	5	1	1	77	12	272
2019	Non-supervisor	33	24	14	9	9	6	5	64	20	502
2018	Supervisor	26	44	12	8	7	2	1	72	15	259
2018	Non-supervisor	23	26	18	12	9	8	5	55	24	448

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	58	26	6	6	4	0	0	84	10	310
2022	Non-supervisor	59	20	8	6	5	2	0	80	11	620
2020	Supervisor	60	25	4	6	6	0	0	84	12	281
2020	Non-supervisor	52	25	8	9	4	2	1	78	13	517
2019	Supervisor	60	25	4	7	4	0	0	85	11	272
2019	Non-supervisor	46	24	9	11	9	0	0	71	20	504
2018	Supervisor	54	23	9	8	5	0	0	78	13	257
2018	Non-supervisor	43	27	7	12	9	1	0	71	22	449

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	63	27	4	4	3	0	89	7	310
2022	Non-supervisor	65	24	5	3	2	0	89	6	620
2020	Supervisor	64	24	6	4	3	0	87	7	280
2020	Non-supervisor	62	25	6	5	2	0	88	7	517
2019	Supervisor	58	31	4	3	4	0	89	6	269
2019	Non-supervisor	54	27	5	8	5	0	81	13	504
2018	Supervisor	51	35	6	5	4	0	85	9	256
2018	Non-supervisor	49	32	6	7	4	1	82	12	448

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	57	31	5	3	4	0	0	88	7	310
2022	Non-supervisor	57	27	8	5	2	1	0	85	7	620
2020	Supervisor	58	31	6	2	3	0	0	89	5	278
2020	Non-supervisor	51	30	10	4	3	2	0	83	7	518
2019	Supervisor	60	30	4	4	2	0	0	90	6	272
2019	Non-supervisor	46	33	10	6	4	1	0	79	10	504
2018	Supervisor	48	37	8	4	3	0	0	85	7	259
2018	Non-supervisor	39	41	9	7	3	0	1	81	10	447

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	48	27	6	6	6	3	3	80	13	310
2022	Non-supervisor	44	23	9	5	5	8	6	78	12	620

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	46	24	8	6	7	4	4	76	15	310
2022	Non-supervisor	42	22	10	6	5	8	7	75	13	620

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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	64	24	6	3	3	0	0	88	6	310
2022	Non-supervisor	49	28	10	5	3	1	4	81	8	620
2020	Supervisor	69	19	8	2	2	0	0	88	4	280
2020	Non-supervisor	54	26	11	4	2	1	3	83	6	520
2019	Supervisor	65	22	8	2	3	1	0	88	5	270
2019	Non-supervisor	49	24	11	5	6	1	4	76	12	503

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	42	30	13	8	6	0	0	72	15	310
2022	Non-supervisor	48	30	9	8	5	0	1	78	13	620
2020	Supervisor	42	31	9	13	4	1	0	74	17	280
2020	Non-supervisor	51	30	8	6	4	0	1	82	11	519
2019	Supervisor	43	33	11	7	6	0	0	76	13	270
2019	Non-supervisor	43	31	8	7	8	1	2	76	15	501
2018	Supervisor	33	36	13	11	6	0	0	70	17	258
2018	Non-supervisor	42	34	9	9	6	0	0	76	15	447

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	49	30	9	3	7	1	1	80	11	310
2022	Non-supervisor	57	22	9	4	5	0	2	82	9	620
2020	Supervisor	49	25	13	5	4	1	1	76	10	281
2020	Non-supervisor	56	22	11	4	2	2	2	82	7	519

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	52	30	6	6	6	0	0	82	12	310
2022	Non-supervisor	50	30	8	7	4	0	1	81	10	620
2020	Supervisor	48	32	8	8	4	0	0	80	12	281
2020	Non-supervisor	53	29	8	6	3	0	1	83	9	517
2019	Supervisor	48	30	9	6	6	0	0	79	12	271
2019	Non-supervisor	48	27	8	7	7	0	2	77	15	500
2018	Supervisor	40	33	12	6	8	0	0	73	14	257
2018	Non-supervisor	45	29	10	10	6	1	0	73	17	446

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	58	20	7	4	5	3	3	83	10	310
2022	Non-supervisor	66	19	4	3	2	2	3	90	6	620

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	52	27	8	7	6	0	79	13	310
2022	Non-supervisor	57	24	7	6	6	0	81	11	620
2020	Supervisor	57	25	6	8	4	0	82	11	281
2020	Non-supervisor	58	25	8	7	2	1	83	9	519
2019	Supervisor	50	32	7	5	6	0	82	11	271
2019	Non-supervisor	55	25	7	6	6	0	80	13	503
2018	Supervisor	40	33	13	7	7	0	72	14	257
2018	Non-supervisor	50	24	11	9	6	1	74	15	445

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	80	9	5	2	2	2	90	5	310
2022	Non-supervisor	84	9	2	1	1	3	96	2	620
2019	Supervisor	80	7	6	3	2	1	89	6	270
2019	Non-supervisor	83	9	3	2	1	1	94	3	499

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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	31	34	15	8	8	4	0	68	16	310
2022	Non-supervisor	40	29	11	5	6	9	1	76	11	620
2020	Supervisor	41	31	14	7	4	3	0	75	11	280
2020	Non-supervisor	41	31	10	7	5	6	1	77	12	520
2019	Supervisor	32	40	13	8	6	1	0	73	14	268
2019	Non-supervisor	35	28	13	10	7	7	0	68	18	501
2018	Supervisor	24	34	17	12	9	3	0	61	22	260
2018	Non-supervisor	25	30	17	14	8	6	0	58	24	450

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	24	37	14	15	9	1	0	62	24	310
2022	Non-supervisor	34	30	14	10	8	3	1	67	18	620
2020	Supervisor	38	31	14	13	4	1	0	70	17	281
2020	Non-supervisor	36	35	13	9	5	2	1	73	14	519
2019	Supervisor	30	36	16	10	7	0	0	67	17	268
2019	Non-supervisor	31	32	15	12	9	1	0	64	21	502
2018	Supervisor	20	34	17	17	13	0	0	54	30	261
2018	Non-supervisor	25	28	16	17	12	3	0	54	29	450

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	17	31	18	18	14	2	0	49	33	310
2022	Non-supervisor	27	27	16	14	10	5	1	57	26	620
2020	Supervisor	26	33	16	17	7	1	0	60	24	281
2020	Non-supervisor	27	34	15	15	5	4	1	63	21	517
2019	Supervisor	19	38	17	15	10	1	0	58	25	267
2019	Non-supervisor	21	32	17	14	10	4	0	56	26	499
2018	Supervisor	9	35	17	24	14	0	0	44	39	259
2018	Non-supervisor	17	26	20	17	14	6	0	46	33	448

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	15	31	16	21	16	1	0	47	37	310
2022	Non-supervisor	25	28	14	19	11	2	1	54	31	620
2020	Supervisor	28	34	12	16	8	1	0	63	25	282
2020	Non-supervisor	26	34	15	16	7	1	0	61	24	519
2019	Supervisor	19	37	16	19	9	0	0	56	28	268
2019	Non-supervisor	20	27	20	19	13	1	0	48	32	503
2018	Supervisor	12	32	17	24	13	1	0	45	38	261
2018	Non-supervisor	14	28	19	22	15	3	0	43	38	450

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	29	33	24	9	2	3	1	64	12	310
2022	Non-supervisor	44	29	14	5	2	4	2	78	8	620
2020	Supervisor	40	23	24	7	4	3	0	64	11	282
2020	Non-supervisor	42	29	18	5	2	4	1	75	7	520
2019	Supervisor	38	29	20	6	5	2	0	69	11	270
2019	Non-supervisor	42	30	15	5	2	4	1	76	8	504

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	19	42	19	11	8	1	0	61	20	310
2022	Non-supervisor	22	48	15	9	4	2	0	71	13	620
2020	Supervisor	29	37	20	10	5	0	0	66	14	281
2020	Non-supervisor	28	46	15	7	2	2	0	75	10	518
2019	Supervisor	25	41	15	12	5	0	1	67	18	271
2019	Non-supervisor	27	41	15	10	6	1	0	69	15	503
2018	Supervisor	16	47	17	15	5	0	0	64	20	258
2018	Non-supervisor	23	38	21	11	6	1	0	62	17	449

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	5	31	21	26	15	1	0	37	42	310
2022	Non-supervisor	14	36	20	16	11	3	0	52	28	620
2020	Supervisor	19	30	27	15	6	1	0	50	22	280
2020	Non-supervisor	19	40	18	13	4	4	1	63	18	509
2019	Supervisor	10	39	18	20	12	1	0	50	32	271
2019	Non-supervisor	14	31	20	17	10	7	0	49	29	501

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	32	36	13	9	6	2	1	70	16	310
2022	Non-supervisor	26	33	16	10	7	6	2	64	18	620
2020	Supervisor	41	36	12	5	3	1	1	79	9	282
2020	Non-supervisor	31	34	15	10	5	3	2	69	15	517
2019	Supervisor	29	41	16	7	5	0	1	72	12	271
2019	Non-supervisor	28	31	15	12	6	4	2	64	20	503
2018	Supervisor	34	37	14	11	3	1	1	72	14	261
2018	Non-supervisor	24	36	16	12	8	3	1	63	20	448

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	27	39	22	7	5	1	0	66	12	310
2022	Non-supervisor	31	37	18	6	4	4	1	71	11	620
2020	Supervisor	39	37	14	6	3	1	0	77	9	282
2020	Non-supervisor	33	38	17	6	4	2	0	73	10	514
2019	Supervisor	33	40	14	8	4	0	0	74	12	271
2019	Non-supervisor	32	32	21	7	6	2	0	65	13	499
2018	Supervisor	29	43	14	6	7	0	0	72	14	260
2018	Non-supervisor	27	37	21	8	6	1	0	65	14	448

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	16	21	19	15	13	10	5	44	33	310
2022	Non-supervisor	21	20	14	10	11	18	5	54	27	620
2020	Supervisor	22	22	29	11	9	6	2	47	22	281
2020	Non-supervisor	18	22	19	11	13	12	4	48	29	518
2019	Supervisor	18	24	22	14	11	9	2	48	28	269
2019	Non-supervisor	18	16	20	14	14	13	5	42	34	502
2018	Supervisor	13	18	19	17	19	12	3	36	42	260
2018	Non-supervisor	13	19	20	15	18	12	2	37	39	450

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	22	39	18	12	8	1	0	62	20	310
2022	Non-supervisor	28	31	14	13	9	4	0	62	24	620
2020	Supervisor	24	38	15	16	7	1	0	62	23	280
2020	Non-supervisor	26	30	17	14	9	4	1	59	24	516
2019	Supervisor	23	39	14	15	8	1	0	62	24	272
2019	Non-supervisor	16	35	16	16	13	3	1	54	30	504
2018	Supervisor	15	36	19	19	10	1	0	51	29	261
2018	Non-supervisor	17	26	18	19	17	3	0	45	36	446

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	34	25	21	8	9	1	2	60	18	310
2022	Non-supervisor	45	24	12	6	6	1	7	75	13	620
2020	Supervisor	42	26	14	7	8	0	2	70	16	280
2020	Non-supervisor	54	20	13	7	4	0	3	76	11	521
2019	Supervisor	45	27	15	8	4	0	1	73	12	271
2019	Non-supervisor	54	25	11	4	2	1	3	82	6	502

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	44	26	12	6	7	1	3	73	14	310
2022	Non-supervisor	43	20	18	5	6	2	7	69	12	620
2020	Supervisor	48	28	15	6	2	0	1	78	7	282
2020	Non-supervisor	40	28	18	5	4	1	3	71	10	518
2019	Supervisor	58	20	12	5	3	2	1	80	8	271
2019	Non-supervisor	39	23	18	9	6	1	3	65	16	503

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	71	10	4	2	4	6	4	90	6	310
2022	Non-supervisor	72	7	4	2	4	4	7	89	6	620
2020	Supervisor	77	9	6	4	2	1	2	88	6	282
2020	Non-supervisor	73	9	6	3	2	3	3	88	6	518
2019	Supervisor	81	4	6	1	2	2	3	90	4	270
2019	Non-supervisor	71	7	8	1	4	5	5	86	5	500

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	69	10	4	1	3	2	11	90	5	310
2022	Non-supervisor	70	8	5	1	3	2	11	90	4	620
2020	Supervisor	79	8	6	1	2	0	4	91	4	281
2020	Non-supervisor	74	12	4	2	1	1	6	92	4	520
2019	Supervisor	83	6	1	0	1	1	7	97	2	269
2019	Non-supervisor	73	5	5	2	2	1	10	89	5	502

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	33	11	11	16	2	2	61	28	310
2022	Non-supervisor	23	34	10	14	12	4	3	61	28	620
2020	Supervisor	23	29	16	16	13	1	2	53	31	281
2020	Non-supervisor	23	27	18	15	13	2	2	52	30	518
2019	Supervisor	27	29	15	12	16	0	0	56	28	272
2019	Non-supervisor	19	29	15	15	18	3	2	50	34	503
2018	Supervisor	12	30	18	19	16	3	2	44	36	259
2018	Non-supervisor	17	24	14	16	23	4	2	44	41	449

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	28	45	11	8	6	2	74	14	310
2022	Non-supervisor	24	42	15	9	5	5	70	14	620
2020	Supervisor	32	42	15	7	3	1	75	10	281
2020	Non-supervisor	22	42	19	9	4	4	67	13	517
2019	Supervisor	28	51	13	5	2	1	80	6	271
2019	Non-supervisor	21	35	21	14	4	5	59	19	502
2018	Supervisor	20	42	17	14	4	2	63	19	261
2018	Non-supervisor	18	38	22	11	8	4	58	19	449

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	32	42	12	6	6	2	0	75	12	310
2022	Non-supervisor	36	38	13	5	5	4	0	76	10	620
2020	Supervisor	37	39	14	6	3	1	0	77	9	279
2020	Non-supervisor	35	37	15	7	3	2	1	74	11	516
2019	Supervisor	39	42	10	6	3	0	0	81	9	271
2019	Non-supervisor	38	32	14	9	4	3	0	72	13	499
2018	Supervisor	30	41	16	7	4	2	0	73	11	258
2018	Non-supervisor	31	40	14	7	4	3	0	74	12	449

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	32	41	12	5	5	6	0	78	10	310
2022	Non-supervisor	34	33	14	6	4	8	0	74	11	620
2020	Supervisor	45	36	11	4	2	1	0	82	7	281
2020	Non-supervisor	36	36	16	6	2	4	1	75	8	520
2019	Supervisor	49	37	7	4	3	1	0	87	6	270
2019	Non-supervisor	43	30	14	5	5	3	0	75	10	502
2018	Supervisor	35	40	17	4	3	0	0	76	8	258
2018	Non-supervisor	34	36	15	7	3	5	0	74	10	448

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	28	24	6	5	8	1	62	12	310
2022	Non-supervisor	28	24	23	5	3	16	1	63	9	620
2020	Supervisor	42	34	15	3	2	3	1	79	5	281
2020	Non-supervisor	35	32	16	8	2	6	1	72	11	519

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	47	25	10	6	6	2	2	76	13	310
2022	Non-supervisor	40	28	11	4	4	7	5	78	9	620
2020	Supervisor	52	29	7	5	3	2	1	84	9	278
2020	Non-supervisor	41	31	10	5	7	3	3	77	12	518

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	3	5	14	4	44	4	26	68	11	310
2022	Non-supervisor	2	3	10	5	37	7	35	73	9	620

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	10	18	24	3	4	36	3	47	13	305
2022	Non-supervisor	11	14	17	3	2	47	7	52	12	620

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	39	45	6	5	5	0	85	9	310
2022	Non-supervisor	52	33	8	4	3	0	85	8	620
2020	Supervisor	57	30	6	5	3	0	86	8	281
2020	Non-supervisor	52	33	9	3	2	1	86	6	517
2019	Supervisor	49	36	8	4	3	0	86	6	271
2019	Non-supervisor	48	35	8	6	3	0	83	9	502
2018	Supervisor	33	48	11	4	4	0	81	8	258
2018	Non-supervisor	40	37	12	7	4	0	77	11	447

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	28	37	16	11	7	1	65	18	310
2022	Non-supervisor	39	26	16	11	6	1	66	18	620
2020	Supervisor	36	31	17	10	6	0	67	16	280
2020	Non-supervisor	36	32	19	8	4	0	68	12	518
2019	Supervisor	33	33	15	10	9	1	66	18	271
2019	Non-supervisor	33	28	18	12	9	0	61	21	503
2018	Supervisor	21	33	21	15	10	0	54	25	259
2018	Non-supervisor	27	27	20	13	13	1	54	26	448

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	29	38	15	11	7	67	18	310
2022	Non-supervisor	38	31	15	10	5	69	15	620
2020	Supervisor	38	34	13	8	6	73	14	278
2020	Non-supervisor	34	38	17	6	4	73	10	515
2019	Supervisor	34	36	13	10	7	70	17	272
2019	Non-supervisor	33	31	16	12	8	64	20	501
2018	Supervisor	22	34	23	14	7	55	21	258
2018	Non-supervisor	26	33	17	13	10	60	24	444

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	30	29	16	11	9	4	0	62	21	310
2022	Non-supervisor	32	23	18	12	10	5	0	58	23	620
2020	Supervisor	37	26	17	11	8	1	0	63	19	281
2020	Non-supervisor	30	27	22	11	6	3	1	59	18	519
2019	Supervisor	33	26	17	13	10	2	0	60	23	272
2019	Non-supervisor	33	22	15	14	12	3	1	57	27	501
2018	Supervisor	22	23	26	15	11	3	0	47	27	259
2018	Non-supervisor	24	24	18	14	15	4	1	50	31	448

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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	47	28	25	310
2022	Non-supervisor	50	22	28	620
2020	Supervisor	43	29	28	282
2020	Non-supervisor	44	24	32	521
2019	Supervisor	49	23	28	272
2019	Non-supervisor	42	23	35	504
2018	Supervisor	54	16	29	261
2018	Non-supervisor	50	21	29	450

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	11	27	48	4	0	9	145
2022	Non-supervisor	7	33	36	4	12	8	300
2020	Supervisor	8	25	62	2	0	4	122
2020	Non-supervisor	5	32	51	5	3	4	225
2019	Supervisor	6	30	58	3	0	3	138
2019	Non-supervisor	5	34	44	2	9	5	219
2018	Supervisor	4	23	60	5	1	8	142
2018	Non-supervisor	7	21	55	4	5	9	226

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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	10	90	310
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	620
2020	Supervisor	9	91	282
2020	Non-supervisor	9	91	520
2019	Supervisor	14	86	271
2019	Non-supervisor	18	82	504
2018	Supervisor	19	81	261
2018	Non-supervisor	19	81	450

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	36	64	30
2022	Non-supervisor	48	52	65
2020	Supervisor	38	62	26
2020	Non-supervisor	49	51	47
2019	Supervisor	45	55	38
2019	Non-supervisor	43	57	91
2018	Supervisor	30	70	50
2018	Non-supervisor	46	54	86

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	61	39	30
2022	Non-supervisor	66	34	65
2020	Supervisor	73	27	26
2020	Non-supervisor	66	34	47
2019	Supervisor	64	36	38
2019	Non-supervisor	69	31	91
2018	Supervisor	76	24	50
2018	Non-supervisor	73	27	86

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	25	75	30
2022	Non-supervisor	1	99	65

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	0	100	30
2022	Non-supervisor	4	96	65
2020	Supervisor	0	100	26
2020	Non-supervisor	0	100	47
2019	Supervisor	0	100	38
2019	Non-supervisor	0	100	91

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	8	92	30
2022	Non-supervisor	4	96	65
2018	Supervisor	9	91	50
2018	Non-supervisor	8	92	86

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	3	97	30
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	65

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	12	88	30
2022	Non-supervisor	5	95	65

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	39	61	30
2022	Non-supervisor	32	68	65
2020	Supervisor	38	62	26
2020	Non-supervisor	51	49	47
2019	Supervisor	51	49	37
2019	Non-supervisor	36	64	91
2018	Supervisor	45	55	50
2018	Non-supervisor	34	66	86

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	36	64	30
2022	Non-supervisor	47	53	65
2020	Supervisor	57	43	26
2020	Non-supervisor	36	64	47
2019	Supervisor	42	58	37
2019	Non-supervisor	40	60	91
2018	Supervisor	53	47	50
2018	Non-supervisor	43	57	86

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	64	36	30
2022	Non-supervisor	46	54	65
2020	Supervisor	61	39	26
2020	Non-supervisor	40	60	47
2019	Supervisor	51	49	37
2019	Non-supervisor	48	52	91
2018	Supervisor	45	55	50
2018	Non-supervisor	49	51	86

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	51	49	30
2022	Non-supervisor	43	57	65
2020	Supervisor	38	62	26
2020	Non-supervisor	45	55	47
2019	Supervisor	33	67	37
2019	Non-supervisor	42	58	91
2018	Supervisor	51	49	50
2018	Non-supervisor	42	58	86

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	39	61	30
2022	Non-supervisor	34	66	65
2020	Supervisor	38	62	26
2020	Non-supervisor	42	58	47
2019	Supervisor	55	45	37
2019	Non-supervisor	28	72	91
2018	Supervisor	37	63	50
2018	Non-supervisor	33	67	86

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	70	30	30
2022	Non-supervisor	56	44	65
2020	Supervisor	50	50	26
2020	Non-supervisor	55	45	47
2019	Supervisor	59	41	37
2019	Non-supervisor	58	42	91
2018	Supervisor	54	46	50
2018	Non-supervisor	50	50	86

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	38	62	30
2022	Non-supervisor	35	65	65
2020	Supervisor	46	54	26
2020	Non-supervisor	41	59	47
2019	Supervisor	35	65	37
2019	Non-supervisor	40	60	91
2018	Supervisor	37	63	50
2018	Non-supervisor	29	71	86

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	5	95	30
2022	Non-supervisor	1	99	65
2019	Supervisor	0	100	37
2019	Non-supervisor	0	100	91
2018	Supervisor	0	100	50
2018	Non-supervisor	0	100	86

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	4	96	30
2022	Non-supervisor	4	96	65

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	8	92	30
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	65
2020	Supervisor	18	82	26
2020	Non-supervisor	17	83	47
2018	Supervisor	8	92	50
2018	Non-supervisor	7	93	86

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	51	49	30
2022	Non-supervisor	44	56	65
2020	Supervisor	57	43	26
2020	Non-supervisor	61	39	47
2019	Supervisor	43	57	37
2019	Non-supervisor	50	50	91
2018	Supervisor	47	53	50
2018	Non-supervisor	48	52	86

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	11	89	30
2022	Non-supervisor	11	89	65
2019	Supervisor	25	75	37
2019	Non-supervisor	21	79	91
2018	Supervisor	39	61	50
2018	Non-supervisor	25	75	86

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	19	81	30
2022	Non-supervisor	21	79	65
2018	Supervisor	17	83	50
2018	Non-supervisor	21	79	86

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	68	32	30
2022	Non-supervisor	51	49	65
2020	Supervisor	61	39	26
2020	Non-supervisor	58	42	47
2019	Supervisor	67	33	37
2019	Non-supervisor	48	52	91
2018	Supervisor	61	39	50
2018	Non-supervisor	63	37	86

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	30
2022	Non-supervisor	17	83	65
2020	Supervisor	31	69	26
2020	Non-supervisor	32	68	47
2019	Supervisor	33	67	37
2019	Non-supervisor	21	79	91
2018	Supervisor	44	56	50
2018	Non-supervisor	27	73	86

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	22	78	30
2022	Non-supervisor	3	97	65
2019	Supervisor	13	87	37
2019	Non-supervisor	7	93	91
2018	Supervisor	11	89	50
2018	Non-supervisor	13	87	86

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	14	86	30
2022	Non-supervisor	11	89	65
2020	Supervisor	28	72	26
2020	Non-supervisor	19	81	47
2019	Supervisor	12	88	37
2019	Non-supervisor	11	89	91
2018	Supervisor	18	82	50
2018	Non-supervisor	16	84	86

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	10	90	30
2022	Non-supervisor	6	94	65
2018	Supervisor	15	85	50
2018	Non-supervisor	8	92	86

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	5	95	30
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	65

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	5	95	30
2022	Non-supervisor	4	96	65
2019	Supervisor	17	83	37
2019	Non-supervisor	5	95	91
2018	Supervisor	12	88	50
2018	Non-supervisor	12	88	86

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	19	81	30
2022	Non-supervisor	12	88	65
2018	Supervisor	20	80	50
2018	Non-supervisor	10	90	86

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	26	74	30
2022	Non-supervisor	35	65	65
2020	Supervisor	23	77	26
2020	Non-supervisor	27	73	47
2019	Supervisor	15	85	37
2019	Non-supervisor	35	65	91
2018	Supervisor	18	82	50
2018	Non-supervisor	23	77	86

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	12	88	30
2022	Non-supervisor	9	91	65
2018	Supervisor	11	89	45
2018	Non-supervisor	8	92	83

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	13	87	30
2022	Non-supervisor	17	83	65
2018	Supervisor	15	85	45
2018	Non-supervisor	16	84	83

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	0	100	30
2022	Non-supervisor	6	94	65
2018	Supervisor	11	89	45
2018	Non-supervisor	6	94	83

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	7	93	30
2022	Non-supervisor	5	95	65

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	17	83	30
2022	Non-supervisor	11	89	65

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	12	88	30
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	65
2018	Supervisor	11	89	45
2018	Non-supervisor	9	91	83

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	9	91	30
2022	Non-supervisor	13	87	65
2018	Supervisor	25	75	45
2018	Non-supervisor	6	94	83

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	7	93	30
2022	Non-supervisor	24	76	65

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	14	86	30
2022	Non-supervisor	15	85	65

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	46	54	30
2022	Non-supervisor	38	62	65
2018	Supervisor	34	66	45
2018	Non-supervisor	43	57	83

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	21	79	30
2022	Non-supervisor	7	93	65

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	58	42	30
2022	Non-supervisor	54	46	65
2018	Supervisor	58	42	45
2018	Non-supervisor	52	48	83

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	7	93	30
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	65

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	45	55	30
2022	Non-supervisor	58	42	65
2018	Supervisor	38	62	45
2018	Non-supervisor	59	41	83

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	0	100	30
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	65

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	14	86	30
2022	Non-supervisor	13	87	65

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	11	19	14	4	6	38	8	55	19	305
2022	Non-supervisor	9	10	11	4	6	47	12	47	25	620
2020	Supervisor	18	19	20	8	6	23	4	52	20	281
2020	Non-supervisor	12	11	18	7	5	36	10	44	23	517
2019	Supervisor	20	19	18	8	6	24	4	55	20	272
2019	Non-supervisor	13	13	18	8	8	31	10	42	27	504
2018	Supervisor	12	20	22	10	8	25	3	44	26	260
2018	Non-supervisor	11	14	21	8	11	29	6	39	29	447

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	23	35	16	5	5	14	1	69	12	310
2022	Non-supervisor	25	27	15	5	4	21	2	68	12	620
2020	Supervisor	36	33	15	4	6	6	0	73	10	281
2020	Non-supervisor	26	29	18	8	4	13	2	64	14	519
2019	Supervisor	39	32	14	4	6	5	1	75	10	270
2019	Non-supervisor	27	26	17	6	8	13	3	63	17	504
2018	Supervisor	26	33	20	8	8	5	1	63	17	261
2018	Non-supervisor	24	30	20	8	9	9	1	59	19	447

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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	8	92	310
2022	Non-supervisor	7	93	620
2020	Supervisor	10	90	282
2020	Non-supervisor	9	91	520
2019	Supervisor	6	94	272
2019	Non-supervisor	11	89	504
2018	Supervisor	9	91	261
2018	Non-supervisor	8	92	450

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	20	80	25
2022	Non-supervisor	42	58	45
2020	Supervisor	36	64	28
2020	Non-supervisor	37	63	46
2019	Supervisor	44	56	17
2019	Non-supervisor	41	59	49
2018	Supervisor	28	72	24
2018	Non-supervisor	36	64	39

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	88	12	25
2022	Non-supervisor	78	22	45
2020	Supervisor	82	18	28
2020	Non-supervisor	74	26	46
2019	Supervisor	100	0	17
2019	Non-supervisor	76	24	49
2018	Supervisor	77	23	24
2018	Non-supervisor	83	17	39

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	19	81	25
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	45
2018	Supervisor	22	78	24
2018	Non-supervisor	0	100	39

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	25
2022	Non-supervisor	100	45
2020	Supervisor	100	28
2020	Non-supervisor	100	46
2019	Supervisor	100	17
2019	Non-supervisor	100	49
2018	Supervisor	100	24
2018	Non-supervisor	100	39

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	28	72	25
2022	Non-supervisor	15	85	45

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	5	95	25
2022	Non-supervisor	8	92	45

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	16	84	25
2022	Non-supervisor	6	94	45

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	53	47	25
2022	Non-supervisor	20	80	45
2020	Supervisor	22	78	28
2020	Non-supervisor	41	59	46
2019	Supervisor	31	69	17
2019	Non-supervisor	23	77	47
2018	Supervisor	21	79	24
2018	Non-supervisor	29	71	39

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	34	66	25
2022	Non-supervisor	16	84	45
2020	Supervisor	20	80	28
2020	Non-supervisor	28	72	46
2018	Supervisor	25	75	24
2018	Non-supervisor	34	66	39

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	37	63	25
2022	Non-supervisor	9	91	45
2020	Supervisor	30	70	28
2020	Non-supervisor	20	80	46

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	11	89	25
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	45

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	27	73	25
2022	Non-supervisor	28	72	45
2020	Supervisor	46	54	28
2020	Non-supervisor	33	67	46
2018	Supervisor	38	62	24
2018	Non-supervisor	24	76	39

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	51	49	25
2022	Non-supervisor	25	75	45
2020	Supervisor	58	42	28
2020	Non-supervisor	40	60	46
2019	Supervisor	50	50	17
2019	Non-supervisor	22	78	47
2018	Supervisor	27	73	24
2018	Non-supervisor	25	75	39

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	4	96	25
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	45

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	11	89	25
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	45
2018	Supervisor	0	100	24
2018	Non-supervisor	0	100	39

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	9	91	25
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	45

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	27	73	25
2022	Non-supervisor	12	88	45
2019	Supervisor	33	67	17
2019	Non-supervisor	11	89	47
2018	Supervisor	30	70	24
2018	Non-supervisor	15	85	39

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	6	94	25
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	45
2020	Supervisor	0	100	28
2020	Non-supervisor	0	100	46

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	20	80	25
2022	Non-supervisor	23	77	45

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	100	25
2022	Non-supervisor	100	45
2020	Supervisor	100	28
2020	Non-supervisor	100	46
2019	Supervisor	100	17
2019	Non-supervisor	100	47
2018	Supervisor	100	24
2018	Non-supervisor	100	39

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	17	83	25
2022	Non-supervisor	30	70	45

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	27	73	25
2022	Non-supervisor	25	75	45
2020	Supervisor	36	64	28
2020	Non-supervisor	26	74	46
2019	Supervisor	51	49	17
2019	Non-supervisor	29	71	47
2018	Supervisor	22	78	24
2018	Non-supervisor	28	72	39

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	11	89	25
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	45

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	10	90	25
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	45

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	11	89	25
2022	Non-supervisor	4	96	45

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	8	92	25
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	45

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	25
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	45

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	5	95	25
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	45

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	16	84	25
2022	Non-supervisor	16	84	45

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	52	48	25
2022	Non-supervisor	55	45	45
2020	Supervisor	50	50	28
2020	Non-supervisor	53	47	46
2019	Supervisor	27	73	17
2019	Non-supervisor	56	44	47
2018	Supervisor	62	38	24
2018	Non-supervisor	65	35	39

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	9	91	25
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	45
2018	Supervisor	0	100	20
2018	Non-supervisor	0	100	38

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	4	96	25
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	45

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	0	100	25
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	45

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	0	100	25
2022	Non-supervisor	3	97	45
2018	Supervisor	0	100	20
2018	Non-supervisor	0	100	38

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	3	97	25
2022	Non-supervisor	4	96	45

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	4	96	25
2022	Non-supervisor	3	97	45

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	4	96	25
2022	Non-supervisor	12	88	45

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	9	91	25
2022	Non-supervisor	12	88	45

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	18	82	25
2022	Non-supervisor	12	88	45

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	45	55	25
2022	Non-supervisor	38	62	45
2018	Supervisor	34	66	20
2018	Non-supervisor	30	70	38

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	25	75	25
2022	Non-supervisor	6	94	45

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	75	25	25
2022	Non-supervisor	57	43	45
2018	Supervisor	50	50	20
2018	Non-supervisor	46	54	38

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	11	89	25
2022	Non-supervisor	0	100	45

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	65	35	25
2022	Non-supervisor	64	36	45
2018	Supervisor	59	41	20
2018	Non-supervisor	56	44	38

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	25
2022	Non-supervisor	2	98	45

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	21	79	25
2022	Non-supervisor	14	86	45

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	13	15	16	2	5	40	9	55	14	310
2022	Non-supervisor	12	11	14	4	3	47	10	53	15	620
2020	Supervisor	19	18	22	3	4	29	6	56	10	281
2020	Non-supervisor	12	14	18	5	3	39	8	50	16	518
2019	Supervisor	19	19	19	4	5	29	5	58	14	270
2019	Non-supervisor	15	12	21	3	6	35	8	48	16	504
2018	Supervisor	11	20	24	4	5	33	2	49	15	260
2018	Non-supervisor	11	14	23	5	5	36	6	43	18	447

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	24	36	16	3	5	14	2	71	10	310
2022	Non-supervisor	26	28	14	4	3	22	3	72	9	620
2020	Supervisor	38	31	18	2	3	7	1	75	6	281
2020	Non-supervisor	30	28	17	5	4	14	2	69	10	518
2019	Supervisor	40	29	15	4	4	7	1	75	9	272
2019	Non-supervisor	29	25	19	3	6	17	1	66	11	504
2018	Supervisor	29	33	20	6	3	7	1	68	10	259
2018	Non-supervisor	23	28	23	6	4	15	1	61	13	447

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	Supervisor	8	0	13	8	64	7	0	8	77	10
2022	Non-supervisor	0	0	11	12	50	28	0	0	85	10

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	35	24	20	5	13	2	61	18	310
2022	Non-supervisor	31	27	16	8	13	5	61	22	615
2020	Supervisor	40	30	12	10	8	0	70	17	281
2020	Non-supervisor	35	31	17	8	8	1	67	16	518
2019	Supervisor	22	30	24	11	13	1	52	24	271
2019	Non-supervisor	24	24	26	11	14	1	48	26	502
2018	Supervisor	17	31	23	16	11	1	49	27	261
2018	Non-supervisor	19	25	20	17	19	2	44	36	449

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	6	13	26	20	36	0	19	55	310
2022	Non-supervisor	15	31	24	13	15	1	47	29	615
2020	Supervisor	6	20	24	26	24	0	26	50	281
2020	Non-supervisor	16	27	29	18	10	1	43	27	520
2019	Supervisor	11	20	28	23	19	0	30	42	271
2019	Non-supervisor	21	33	25	14	6	1	55	20	502
2018	Supervisor	5	13	30	30	22	0	18	52	261
2018	Non-supervisor	15	26	30	17	11	0	42	28	449

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	6	17	25	23	29	0	23	52	310
2022	Non-supervisor	24	28	21	12	13	2	54	25	620
2020	Supervisor	13	27	23	22	15	0	40	37	280
2020	Non-supervisor	22	31	26	13	7	1	53	20	518
2019	Supervisor	13	30	28	18	12	0	43	29	271
2019	Non-supervisor	27	33	21	12	5	1	61	17	502
2018	Supervisor	7	19	33	23	19	0	25	42	261
2018	Non-supervisor	18	27	30	15	9	1	45	25	449

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	6	14	23	24	32	0	1	21	57	310
2022	Non-supervisor	19	23	22	14	19	1	1	43	34	620
2020	Supervisor	7	20	23	23	26	0	0	28	49	281
2020	Non-supervisor	20	22	26	17	13	1	1	43	31	518
2019	Supervisor	8	19	25	23	25	0	0	27	48	270
2019	Non-supervisor	23	27	21	15	13	0	1	50	29	500
2018	Supervisor	5	12	29	27	26	0	0	17	54	258
2018	Non-supervisor	14	20	25	20	19	2	1	34	40	445

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	16	22	22	16	24	0	1	38	40	310
2022	Non-supervisor	43	27	12	6	5	1	6	75	12	620
2020	Supervisor	17	24	25	20	13	0	2	41	34	281
2020	Non-supervisor	41	26	15	9	5	0	3	69	15	518
2019	Supervisor	28	26	20	13	11	0	1	55	25	270
2019	Non-supervisor	48	27	12	6	2	0	4	79	8	497
2018	Supervisor	16	30	27	14	11	0	2	46	26	260
2018	Non-supervisor	39	28	19	4	7	0	4	70	11	446

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	14	21	22	22	21	0	35	43	305
2022	Non-supervisor	35	28	15	10	10	2	65	20	615
2020	Supervisor	13	25	25	15	22	0	38	37	280
2020	Non-supervisor	28	29	21	13	9	1	57	22	516
2019	Supervisor	19	24	25	16	16	0	43	32	271
2019	Non-supervisor	37	31	17	8	7	1	68	15	501
2018	Supervisor	14	24	25	21	16	0	38	37	260
2018	Non-supervisor	30	27	19	12	10	1	58	22	446

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	22	31	21	13	12	0	1	54	25	305
2022	Non-supervisor	34	28	19	9	6	1	3	64	16	615
2020	Supervisor	29	35	21	10	5	0	0	64	15	280
2020	Non-supervisor	31	34	21	8	3	0	1	67	11	520
2019	Supervisor	23	35	25	11	6	0	1	58	17	272
2019	Non-supervisor	27	31	24	10	7	1	1	59	17	496
2018	Supervisor	16	31	27	14	10	0	1	47	25	260
2018	Non-supervisor	21	34	24	11	6	1	2	57	18	447

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	10	27	23	19	20	1	1	37	39	310
2022	Non-supervisor	23	29	22	13	11	1	2	53	24	615
2020	Supervisor	21	32	24	13	10	0	0	53	23	280
2020	Non-supervisor	26	32	24	11	5	0	1	59	16	518
2019	Supervisor	15	36	26	14	8	0	0	51	23	271
2019	Non-supervisor	24	34	20	13	7	1	1	59	20	498
2018	Supervisor	9	29	32	18	11	0	0	39	29	261
2018	Non-supervisor	21	29	27	14	8	0	0	50	23	449

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	20	31	20	12	16	0	52	28	310
2022	Non-supervisor	27	27	21	12	11	1	55	23	615
2020	Supervisor	34	28	17	11	11	0	62	21	278
2020	Non-supervisor	30	26	22	14	7	1	56	21	520
2019	Supervisor	23	33	22	11	10	0	56	21	272
2019	Non-supervisor	27	27	18	15	12	1	55	27	497
2018	Supervisor	13	35	22	17	12	1	49	29	259
2018	Non-supervisor	22	28	25	14	11	0	51	24	447

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	39	30	15	6	8	1	1	70	15	310
2022	Non-supervisor	48	23	12	7	8	1	2	73	15	620
2020	Supervisor	41	25	17	8	7	0	1	67	15	278
2020	Non-supervisor	43	27	16	7	6	0	1	71	13	520
2019	Supervisor	48	24	15	5	8	0	0	72	13	272
2019	Non-supervisor	40	25	17	9	7	1	1	66	17	497

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	55	24	12	3	5	0	1	79	8	310
2022	Non-supervisor	50	27	12	4	5	1	1	78	10	620
2020	Supervisor	27	29	25	10	7	0	1	57	17	280
2020	Non-supervisor	25	27	23	17	7	0	1	53	24	519

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	25	30	25	10	10	0	1	54	21	310
2022	Non-supervisor	37	28	18	9	7	0	2	66	16	620
2020	Supervisor	26	29	23	15	6	0	1	55	21	280
2020	Non-supervisor	30	28	23	12	6	0	1	58	18	518
2019	Supervisor	32	32	19	12	5	0	0	64	17	271
2019	Non-supervisor	39	29	17	9	4	0	1	70	13	498
2018	Supervisor	20	33	28	12	6	0	1	53	18	261
2018	Non-supervisor	32	34	19	8	6	1	1	66	14	444

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	50	22	13	4	7	1	2	75	11	310
2022	Non-supervisor	58	18	10	3	5	1	5	81	9	615
2020	Supervisor	50	25	17	4	2	0	1	76	7	281
2020	Non-supervisor	45	26	18	6	4	0	1	72	10	519
2019	Supervisor	49	24	14	6	5	0	1	74	11	269
2019	Non-supervisor	56	20	12	6	5	0	1	78	11	495
2018	Supervisor	48	29	15	3	3	0	3	79	6	260
2018	Non-supervisor	52	24	12	6	4	0	2	77	10	443

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	30	34	20	8	8	0	64	16	305
2022	Non-supervisor	40	34	13	6	5	1	75	11	620
2020	Supervisor	22	35	29	8	6	0	57	14	279
2020	Non-supervisor	27	33	23	10	6	1	61	16	518

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	69	13	6	3	2	0	7	88	5	310
2022	Non-supervisor	70	11	4	2	3	1	9	90	5	620
2020	Supervisor	72	15	7	1	3	0	2	89	3	279
2020	Non-supervisor	64	19	6	2	2	1	4	88	5	516
2019	Supervisor	75	11	4	0	3	0	7	93	3	272
2019	Non-supervisor	70	11	6	3	3	0	7	87	6	498
2018	Supervisor	69	17	3	2	2	0	7	92	4	261
2018	Non-supervisor	66	17	7	3	2	0	4	87	5	447

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	76	8	4	3	4	2	3	89	7	310
2022	Non-supervisor	76	7	3	2	3	2	7	90	6	615
2020	Supervisor	78	10	5	1	3	0	2	90	4	278
2020	Non-supervisor	77	10	5	2	2	1	3	90	4	515
2019	Supervisor	75	11	6	2	4	0	2	89	5	271
2019	Non-supervisor	70	12	6	4	6	0	2	84	10	499
2018	Supervisor	64	17	4	5	6	1	4	85	11	260
2018	Non-supervisor	66	14	6	3	7	0	3	83	10	442

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	64	21	10	1	2	1	1	87	3	310
2022	Non-supervisor	70	17	4	3	2	0	4	91	5	620
2020	Supervisor	66	21	8	1	2	0	1	88	3	281
2020	Non-supervisor	70	16	7	2	1	0	2	89	3	515
2019	Supervisor	56	28	8	4	2	0	0	85	7	271
2019	Non-supervisor	62	21	9	3	4	0	1	84	7	498
2018	Supervisor	53	32	10	2	2	0	1	86	4	259
2018	Non-supervisor	58	25	10	4	2	0	1	84	6	450

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	62	18	10	4	5	0	1	81	9	310
2022	Non-supervisor	66	15	6	3	5	0	4	84	9	615
2020	Supervisor	64	15	8	4	8	0	1	80	12	281
2020	Non-supervisor	67	15	7	5	3	0	2	84	8	520
2019	Supervisor	57	23	9	5	4	0	1	81	10	270
2019	Non-supervisor	58	17	10	7	7	0	1	75	14	496
2018	Supervisor	38	29	14	10	8	1	1	68	18	257
2018	Non-supervisor	52	19	11	9	8	0	1	72	17	448

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	58	22	11	5	2	1	81	7	310
2022	Non-supervisor	70	3	1	1	0	25	97	1	620
2020	Supervisor	56	25	11	4	2	1	83	6	281
2020	Non-supervisor	64	5	2	1	1	27	95	2	519
2019	Supervisor	50	26	15	5	2	0	77	8	270
2019	Non-supervisor	63	5	2	0	1	28	96	1	491
2018	Supervisor	41	34	17	3	4	1	76	7	259
2018	Non-supervisor	56	5	1	1	0	36	96	2	446

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	70	18	5	2	2	2	90	5	310
2022	Non-supervisor	74	12	4	1	1	7	93	3	615
2020	Supervisor	70	17	9	1	1	1	89	2	281
2020	Non-supervisor	69	16	7	2	0	5	91	2	520
2019	Supervisor	69	18	8	3	0	2	89	3	271
2019	Non-supervisor	75	12	3	1	1	6	93	3	498
2018	Supervisor	60	25	10	3	1	2	86	3	258
2018	Non-supervisor	64	17	8	1	1	8	89	3	444

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	81	8	3	3	2	1	3	92	5	310
2022	Non-supervisor	68	12	6	3	5	1	5	85	8	620
2020	Supervisor	82	11	4	2	0	0	2	94	2	282
2020	Non-supervisor	68	16	7	3	3	0	3	87	6	520
2019	Supervisor	85	7	4	0	1	0	3	95	1	271
2019	Non-supervisor	68	13	6	3	7	1	2	83	11	497
2018	Supervisor	80	10	4	1	1	1	3	94	2	259
2018	Non-supervisor	66	13	6	6	3	0	5	84	10	449

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	57	25	8	4	3	0	2	84	8	310
2022	Non-supervisor	51	25	13	4	3	1	3	79	7	620
2020	Supervisor	57	23	13	4	2	0	1	81	6	282
2020	Non-supervisor	42	31	16	7	2	0	2	74	10	516
2019	Supervisor	59	23	10	4	2	0	2	84	6	271
2019	Non-supervisor	52	27	11	5	3	0	2	80	9	497
2018	Supervisor	52	27	16	3	2	0	0	80	5	259
2018	Non-supervisor	45	28	12	6	4	1	5	78	10	449

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	3	16	45	21	16	18	37	310
2022	Non-supervisor	8	35	36	13	7	44	20	620
2020	Supervisor	8	24	38	21	9	32	30	282
2020	Non-supervisor	14	35	33	13	4	48	18	519
2019	Supervisor	6	31	39	16	8	37	24	271
2019	Non-supervisor	16	35	35	11	4	51	14	503
2018	Supervisor	3	23	42	24	8	26	32	260
2018	Non-supervisor	10	32	38	14	6	42	20	451

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	21	32	33	11	3	14	53	310
2022	Non-supervisor	11	18	39	19	12	31	29	620
2020	Supervisor	22	23	41	12	2	14	45	281
2020	Non-supervisor	12	20	39	21	7	29	32	521
2019	Supervisor	12	24	41	18	5	23	36	271
2019	Non-supervisor	9	16	39	22	14	36	25	497
2018	Supervisor	17	27	35	16	4	21	44	260
2018	Non-supervisor	13	21	36	22	9	30	34	445

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	17	44	18	9	9	2	63	19	310
2022	Non-supervisor	26	40	16	8	7	4	68	15	620
2020	Supervisor	39	37	14	8	1	1	77	9	282
2020	Non-supervisor	33	41	13	8	3	3	76	11	521
2019	Supervisor	34	44	15	5	2	1	79	7	271
2019	Non-supervisor	30	34	17	9	5	5	67	15	501
2018	Supervisor	29	48	11	8	3	1	77	11	257
2018	Non-supervisor	28	37	19	8	5	3	67	14	448

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	9	27	33	25	6	310
2022	Non-supervisor	9	26	37	20	8	620

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	47	31	10	5	4	2	1	81	9	310
2022	Non-supervisor	57	25	7	4	3	3	1	85	7	620
2020	Supervisor	52	26	11	6	4	1	0	79	10	282
2020	Non-supervisor	53	26	13	3	3	1	1	81	6	518

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	45	28	7	12	7	1	0	74	19	310
2022	Non-supervisor	49	23	9	9	7	3	0	75	16	620
2020	Supervisor	44	26	13	10	7	0	0	71	16	282
2020	Non-supervisor	44	25	12	10	8	1	1	70	18	520

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	53	30	6	6	3	1	1	84	10	310
2022	Non-supervisor	59	23	6	6	4	1	1	84	10	620
2020	Supervisor	57	26	8	5	3	0	0	84	8	280
2020	Non-supervisor	55	26	9	7	3	0	1	82	9	516

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	17	41	17	15	9	1	59	24	310
2022	Non-supervisor	30	37	13	10	7	2	69	18	620
2020	Supervisor	33	34	14	11	6	2	68	18	281
2020	Non-supervisor	33	33	16	9	6	3	68	16	519
2019	Supervisor	21	41	14	14	8	1	63	23	272
2019	Non-supervisor	25	29	19	14	11	2	55	25	501
2018	Supervisor	15	37	20	16	13	0	51	28	258
2018	Non-supervisor	19	33	18	18	10	2	53	29	449

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	16	49	15	15	4	0	1	66	19	310
2020	Supervisor	24	49	10	11	5	0	0	74	16	282
2019	Supervisor	20	48	15	10	5	1	2	69	15	271

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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	9	91	305
2022	Non-supervisor	10	90	620
2020	Supervisor	13	87	282
2020	Non-supervisor	13	87	515
2019	Supervisor	14	86	272
2019	Non-supervisor	19	81	503

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	71	29	30
2022	Non-supervisor	70	30	65
2020	Supervisor	37	63	35
2020	Non-supervisor	48	52	67

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	77	23	30
2022	Non-supervisor	68	32	65
2020	Supervisor	74	26	35
2020	Non-supervisor	78	22	68
2019	Supervisor	87	13	39
2019	Non-supervisor	74	26	89

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Supervisor	44	41	5	10	0	85	10	20
2022	Non-supervisor	48	27	13	9	2	76	12	45
2020	Supervisor	54	34	4	8	0	88	8	26
2020	Non-supervisor	47	35	4	14	0	82	14	53
2019	Supervisor	60	29	2	6	3	89	9	34
2019	Non-supervisor	44	33	4	14	5	77	18	63

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	46	32	9	6	4	1	2	81	10	310
2022	Non-supervisor	50	29	6	4	3	4	3	86	8	620
2020	Supervisor	56	26	8	4	3	2	2	85	7	281
2020	Non-supervisor	54	28	8	4	2	2	3	85	7	520

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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	32	55	13	0	310
2022	Non-supervisor	28	58	13	1	620
2020	Supervisor	27	54	19	0	281
2020	Non-supervisor	29	52	19	1	517

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	21	79	95
2022	Non-supervisor	43	57	170
2020	Supervisor	28	72	75
2020	Non-supervisor	40	60	147

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	11	21	18	13	30	2	5	35	46	95
2022	Non-supervisor	10	17	13	21	29	1	8	30	55	170
2020	Supervisor	11	18	13	30	26	0	3	30	57	75
2020	Non-supervisor	14	21	15	15	28	1	7	38	46	147

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	2	14	13	14	54	1	2	17	70	95
2022	Non-supervisor	8	17	10	17	42	0	5	26	63	165
2020	Supervisor	2	11	8	33	44	0	1	13	79	75
2020	Non-supervisor	8	10	15	23	39	1	4	19	66	147

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	46	16	14	8	6	2	7	68	16	310
2022	Non-supervisor	37	18	12	6	6	3	18	70	15	620
2020	Supervisor	46	18	17	6	7	1	6	68	14	282
2020	Non-supervisor	43	19	14	8	7	1	8	68	17	520
2019	Supervisor	35	19	18	11	14	0	2	56	25	266
2019	Non-supervisor	32	19	17	13	11	0	7	56	26	490
2018	Supervisor	42	16	14	10	12	1	4	61	24	259
2018	Non-supervisor	31	15	16	11	18	1	8	51	32	449

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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	34	28	11	8	20	190
2022	Non-supervisor	37	27	7	5	24	300

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	54	46	215
2022	Non-supervisor	62	38	330

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	43	57	215
2022	Non-supervisor	40	60	330

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	74	26	215
2022	Non-supervisor	63	37	330

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	63	37	215
2022	Non-supervisor	49	51	330

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	29	71	215
2022	Non-supervisor	26	74	330

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	50	50	215
2022	Non-supervisor	32	68	330

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	19	81	215
2022	Non-supervisor	16	84	330

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	19	81	215
2022	Non-supervisor	23	77	330

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	12	88	215
2022	Non-supervisor	15	85	330

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	42	58	215
2022	Non-supervisor	28	72	330

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	27	73	215
2022	Non-supervisor	28	72	330

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	7	93	215
2022	Non-supervisor	6	94	330

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	9	91	215
2022	Non-supervisor	13	87	330

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	70	14	4	4	4	0	4	87	9	215
2022	Non-supervisor	80	10	4	1	2	2	3	94	2	330

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	13	18	16	12	32	3	6	48	34	215
2022	Non-supervisor	7	17	16	14	38	5	4	56	27	330

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	14	24	19	16	21	3	2	39	40	215
2022	Non-supervisor	9	19	19	16	31	6	1	50	30	330

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Safety 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