2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council by Question 110. In total, how many years have you been working in the federal public service?

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	37	3	3	4	90	7	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	50	1	4	5	91	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	43	6	13	4	77	17	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	44	4	8	0	87	8	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	49	2	2	0	97	2	59
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	48	1	9	6	84	14	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	41	9	12	1	78	13	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	27	57	0	10	6	84	16	19

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	83	13	0	2	0	2	0	98	2	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	73	17	2	3	4	1	0	91	6	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	62	22	5	7	3	0	0	84	10	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	82	9	0	9	0	0	0	91	9	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	78	15	3	0	3	0	0	93	3	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	76	14	2	4	2	2	2	93	6	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	67	20	7	4	1	0	0	87	6	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	69	14	0	6	6	0	6	88	12	19

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	22	4	9	0	3	5	87	9	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	30	9	4	5	2	3	81	9	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	42	10	10	7	0	0	72	18	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	24	18	9	4	0	0	69	13	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	45	10	8	0	0	0	81	8	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	44	14	11	3	0	0	73	14	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	58	7	7	3	0	1	83	11	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	27	37	20	10	6	0	0	64	16	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	39	14	6	2	0	0	79	8	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	33	5	13	2	0	0	81	14	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	27	9	7	1	0	0	83	8	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	78	14	0	8	0	0	0	92	8	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	40	9	9	0	82	9	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	40	12	10	2	77	12	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	41	7	15	6	72	21	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	40	13	0	0	87	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	43	10	10	0	80	10	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	39	9	4	3	84	7	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	35	14	12	3	71	15	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	37	6	4	6	84	10	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	32	15	10	8	67	18	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	40	19	2	3	76	5	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	39	15	8	1	76	9	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	28	0	0	8	92	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	53	5	7	0	88	7	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	58	5	9	0	86	9	59

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	64	28	2	5	2	91	7	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	50	32	9	6	2	83	9	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	42	4	11	5	80	16	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	31	18	0	0	82	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	36	12	6	0	82	6	59
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	52	30	10	5	3	82	8	67
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	43	13	7	3	77	10	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	41	6	6	6	83	11	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	37	8	6	2	84	8	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	33	8	3	2	87	5	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	36	11	3	1	85	4	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	86	6	0	8	0	92	8	14

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	28	8	4	0	88	4	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	52	34	6	2	5	87	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	35	7	4	5	84	9	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	17	9	9	0	82	9	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	22	7	16	3	73	20	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	23	12	6	8	74	14	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	29	10	9	3	77	12	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	37	36	11	10	6	73	16	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	31	8	6	4	82	10	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	60	17	8	6	8	78	14	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	33	13	8	1	77	9	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	71	8	8	0	14	78	14	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	67	24	5	4	0	91	4	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	44	12	2	1	85	3	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	28	16	6	0	78	6	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	36	16	8	4	73	12	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	40	7	6	7	79	13	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	56	35	5	4	0	91	4	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	44	9	5	0	86	5	59
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	32	14	8	5	74	12	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	45	9	12	1	78	13	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	22	0	10	12	78	22	18
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	33	8	8	2	83	10	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	43	9	6	5	80	11	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	31	11	7	3	79	10	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	29	14	8	8	71	15	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	44	5	4	0	91	4	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	54	10	5	2	83	7	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	31	17	0	2	0	0	81	2	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	43	11	9	4	0	0	76	13	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	28	12	7	6	0	0	75	13	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	49	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	40	5	12	0	2	0	83	12	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	32	7	9	6	0	0	78	15	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	31	17	16	1	0	0	66	17	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	39	6	0	21	0	0	73	21	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	39	4	2	6	2	0	88	8	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	33	8	14	3	0	2	74	17	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	37	15	13	3	0	0	69	16	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	30	6	0	14	0	0	80	14	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	52	9	5	0	0	0	85	5	56
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	31	17	14	7	0	0	63	20	59

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	46	4	2	0	0	94	2	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	41	7	8	4	0	81	12	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	39	6	8	6	0	81	14	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	40	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	32	10	11	0	0	78	11	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	47	5	3	6	0	86	9	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	40	16	10	0	0	73	10	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	41	6	6	6	0	83	11	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	34	45	10	4	8	0	79	12	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	47	6	6	6	0	81	12	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	43	9	11	3	1	77	14	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	28	0	0	8	0	92	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	39	5	14	2	0	79	16	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	49	17	7	3	0	73	10	60

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	61	35	2	3	0	0	95	3	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	39	5	0	1	0	94	1	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	61	32	2	4	1	0	93	6	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	73	27	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	30	10	2	0	0	89	2	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	38	2	3	3	2	92	6	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	48	3	0	1	0	96	1	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	71	17	0	6	6	0	89	11	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	61	26	9	2	2	0	87	4	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	30	5	2	6	0	88	8	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	34	5	4	1	0	89	5	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	28	0	0	8	0	92	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	65	24	9	2	0	0	89	2	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	58	35	3	3	0	0	93	3	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	20	16	2	2	81	4	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	36	14	2	6	78	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	41	3	8	7	81	16	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	36	5	4	0	91	4	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	29	11	10	2	77	12	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	50	27	9	6	8	77	14	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	38	17	11	4	67	16	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	34	39	0	0	27	73	27	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	39	6	4	6	84	10	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	50	30	9	5	6	80	11	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	36	12	14	3	72	16	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	37	35	6	8	14	72	22	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	32	7	4	2	88	5	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	43	12	8	7	73	15	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	25	16	2	0	82	2	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	27	14	1	2	82	4	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	58	29	6	6	1	87	7	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	69	27	0	4	0	96	4	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	52	38	8	0	2	90	2	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	37	5	2	3	91	5	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	41	12	1	1	85	3	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	77	6	11	0	6	83	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	31	8	2	2	88	4	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	59	25	9	2	5	85	6	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	31	9	3	1	87	4	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	78	14	8	0	0	92	0	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	61	35	2	2	0	96	2	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	41	8	2	0	90	2	60

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	56	17	19	4	3	0	0	73	7	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	44	12	5	1	0	0	82	6	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	32	6	8	7	0	0	78	16	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	22	0	9	0	0	5	90	10	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	37	14	8	2	0	0	76	10	59
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	38	8	3	9	0	0	80	12	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	47	13	7	0	0	0	80	7	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	48	18	10	12	12	0	0	66	24	18
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	25	8	8	4	0	0	81	12	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	46	3	3	5	2	0	89	8	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	47	9	13	4	0	0	73	17	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	28	14	0	8	0	0	78	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	40	4	11	0	0	0	85	11	56
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	42	10	11	2	2	0	76	13	60

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	56	26	10	8	0	0	0	82	8	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	34	14	5	3	0	0	79	7	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	52	25	9	6	9	0	0	77	15	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	27	5	8	0	0	0	87	8	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	36	10	7	5	0	0	78	12	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	30	9	9	6	2	2	75	16	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	44	10	10	1	0	0	79	12	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	27	4	6	23	0	0	67	29	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	22	10	2	6	0	0	82	8	50
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	46	5	5	5	2	0	86	9	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	35	12	13	3	0	0	72	16	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	57	22	6	8	8	0	0	78	15	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	31	9	5	0	0	0	85	5	56
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	33	12	9	3	0	0	76	12	58

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	42	5	3	0	0	2	92	3	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	38	9	7	2	0	0	81	9	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	28	11	9	5	0	0	75	13	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	47	44	9	0	0	0	0	91	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	40	5	7	2	0	2	86	9	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	34	4	9	7	0	0	79	16	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	46	16	9	1	0	0	74	10	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	37	27	0	6	0	0	67	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	41	12	2	6	0	0	81	8	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	38	3	5	5	2	0	87	10	61
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	41	8	9	5	0	0	77	15	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	31	53	7	8	0	0	0	85	8	13
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	34	2	7	2	0	0	89	9	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	50	12	5	3	0	0	80	8	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	61	25	12	0	2	86	2	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	37	10	5	2	82	7	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	39	12	7	1	80	9	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	41	9	0	0	91	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	42	6	3	0	90	3	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	40	12	3	6	79	9	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	41	14	10	0	76	10	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	56	23	10	0	11	79	11	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	31	12	0	2	86	2	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	35	11	2	5	83	6	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	34	13	8	0	79	8	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	42	15	0	0	85	0	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	61	32	5	2	0	93	2	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	40	17	3	2	78	5	60

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	49	5	2	2	0	0	91	4	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	38	20	6	4	0	0	70	10	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	41	16	11	3	0	0	70	14	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	32	37	18	9	4	0	0	69	13	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	41	19	2	2	0	0	78	3	59
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	35	13	10	6	0	0	71	16	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	34	24	11	5	0	1	59	16	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	20	39	31	4	6	0	0	59	10	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	48	28	16	6	2	0	0	76	8	50
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	26	25	5	3	2	0	67	8	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	35	23	6	7	0	1	64	13	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	23	31	23	22	0	0	0	55	22	13
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	33	18	2	2	0	0	79	3	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	34	18	13	5	0	0	64	18	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	6	16	26	24	18	3	7	47	24	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	20	30	25	15	1	0	41	30	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	4	30	38	17	9	0	1	27	35	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	9	17	51	18	5	0	0	23	26	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	14	38	22	16	3	2	40	20	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	27	33	26	4	1	0	31	36	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	4	27	43	18	7	0	1	25	31	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	6	31	41	16	6	0	0	21	37	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	10	12	38	24	10	4	2	36	24	50
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	14	39	31	5	2	0	36	24	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	34	41	16	0	1	0	16	42	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	15	57	20	8	0	0	28	15	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	7	39	25	14	0	0	38	23	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	30	38	18	3	0	0	22	40	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	7	20	28	18	17	5	5	39	30	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	19	36	21	5	1	1	27	36	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	20	39	18	9	0	0	26	34	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	9	13	49	29	0	0	0	29	21	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	12	8	30	27	18	3	2	47	21	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	21	33	23	6	1	0	29	37	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	23	37	17	9	1	3	27	34	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	27	20	21	16	0	0	37	43	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	10	34	29	14	12	0	2	26	44	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	28	36	21	8	2	0	30	34	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	12	26	47	9	4	3	0	14	38	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	15	28	22	20	8	8	0	30	47	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	21	32	30	10	0	2	41	27	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	45	27	16	0	2	0	16	56	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	4	9	20	33	29	2	3	66	14	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	17	41	24	12	1	0	36	23	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	17	45	20	6	1	0	27	27	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	27	47	16	4	5	0	22	29	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	3	10	32	33	19	2	0	54	14	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	13	43	20	16	0	0	36	21	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	3	23	38	24	11	0	1	36	26	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	17	31	20	31	0	0	0	31	49	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	6	8	34	26	18	4	4	48	15	50
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	14	33	22	19	2	0	42	24	63
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	22	47	20	0	1	0	20	32	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	29	37	13	22	0	0	34	29	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	16	27	40	12	0	0	52	21	56
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	25	42	22	5	0	0	27	32	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	10	3	37	11	29	6	5	45	14	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	20	30	24	13	1	0	38	32	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	24	33	16	7	0	1	24	42	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	9	31	35	21	4	0	0	25	39	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	9	17	17	29	27	2	0	56	26	59
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	21	34	23	11	3	0	35	30	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	31	34	13	9	4	1	23	40	69
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	6	53	10	26	6	0	0	31	59	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	8	16	30	16	16	8	6	37	28	50
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	14	27	26	19	5	0	47	25	63
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	29	39	15	1	1	0	16	45	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	22	15	27	15	14	0	8	31	40	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	15	14	33	21	16	0	0	37	29	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	42	35	10	3	0	0	13	52	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	9	18	16	13	22	16	6	44	35	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	18	28	21	11	2	2	34	36	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	28	33	18	9	1	3	28	38	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	13	40	18	7	5	0	26	33	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	7	10	28	23	13	12	7	45	21	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	15	11	27	24	15	6	1	42	28	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	21	33	23	11	6	0	36	29	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	6	10	53	16	16	0	0	31	16	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	12	22	26	14	18	2	6	35	37	50
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	6	8	42	35	3	5	2	40	15	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	20	38	24	3	1	3	28	33	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	15	14	35	22	14	0	0	35	29	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	19	34	25	9	2	2	34	31	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	3	37	33	22	5	0	0	27	40	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	4	18	35	19	15	4	5	38	23	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	8	22	39	21	8	1	0	30	30	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	28	30	25	6	0	3	31	37	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	17	0	74	10	0	0	0	10	17	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	8	8	29	31	20	2	2	53	17	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	11	41	28	10	1	0	39	19	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	22	37	21	8	1	1	31	31	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	4	33	36	21	6	0	0	27	37	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	10	16	22	24	18	6	4	47	29	50
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	22	37	27	12	2	0	40	22	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	29	40	13	3	1	0	16	44	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	6	35	28	23	8	0	0	30	42	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	16	34	31	14	0	0	45	21	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	22	52	16	2	0	0	18	30	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	4	25	34	26	8	0	3	35	30	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	10	47	22	11	0	1	33	20	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	21	40	22	6	0	3	29	30	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	8	23	56	13	0	0	0	13	31	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	15	33	27	18	0	2	45	21	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	12	16	39	23	11	0	0	33	28	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	4	23	45	22	4	0	1	26	28	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	11	56	21	11	0	0	33	11	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	6	18	28	36	10	0	2	47	24	50
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	6	16	34	27	16	2	0	43	22	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	25	43	16	3	0	0	18	39	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	6	29	37	14	14	0	0	28	35	14

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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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	21	10	4	0	9	16	81	6	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	43	9	9	7	5	2	73	17	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	32	14	4	6	10	2	73	11	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	45	38	9	4	0	5	0	86	5	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	22	15	7	2	15	6	70	11	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	27	14	13	10	6	3	59	26	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	19	35	19	15	4	7	0	58	21	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	21	17	0	6	0	11	74	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	21	12	6	6	10	2	73	13	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	26	13	8	5	11	5	71	14	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	30	22	7	8	1	1	62	15	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	20	51	6	8	0	0	15	84	9	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	42	20	2	4	7	4	72	6	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	44	16	8	12	0	0	64	20	60

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	63	27	5	4	0	0	91	4	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	26	7	7	4	1	82	11	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	27	6	8	6	0	80	15	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	63	33	4	0	0	0	96	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	61	19	7	8	2	3	83	10	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	38	6	9	7	1	78	17	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	37	11	14	1	0	73	16	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	71	23	0	0	6	0	94	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	31	10	2	4	2	84	6	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	33	6	3	5	2	86	8	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	26	16	8	5	0	70	14	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	62	23	0	15	0	0	85	15	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	25	9	11	2	2	77	13	55
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	37	5	15	7	0	73	22	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	75	19	6	0	0	0	94	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	57	32	4	3	4	1	90	6	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	33	6	1	6	0	87	7	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	69	31	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	74	19	5	2	0	0	93	2	58
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	31	9	6	3	0	82	9	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	37	10	10	1	0	79	11	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	69	26	0	6	0	0	94	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	29	4	6	2	0	88	8	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	61	28	3	3	5	0	89	8	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	46	9	3	4	0	84	7	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	57	35	0	8	0	0	92	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	52	33	5	5	4	0	86	9	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	39	14	3	5	0	78	8	59

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	66	20	11	2	0	2	0	87	2	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	32	8	3	4	0	0	85	7	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	33	8	4	4	0	0	84	9	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	74	22	0	0	0	0	5	100	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	32	3	3	0	2	0	94	3	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	40	6	0	6	1	0	88	6	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	45	13	4	0	0	0	83	4	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	21	16	6	0	6	0	77	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	61	26	4	2	4	4	0	90	6	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	56	34	6	2	0	2	0	92	2	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	39	7	7	3	3	0	83	10	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	22	6	8	0	0	0	86	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	38	4	5	0	0	0	91	5	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	47	10	8	3	0	0	78	11	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	15	7	4	6	9	0	81	11	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	25	8	10	7	0	2	75	17	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	28	10	9	3	6	6	75	13	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	33	9	4	5	0	0	83	9	20

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	63	15	4	7	4	6	0	84	12	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	29	8	8	8	0	2	75	17	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	22	18	4	3	6	6	72	8	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	45	33	13	4	5	0	0	78	9	20

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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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	35	7	5	0	4	4	87	5	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	57	26	11	1	1	0	4	87	2	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	61	21	9	3	4	0	1	84	7	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	68	13	14	0	0	5	0	85	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	25	10	3	2	5	6	83	6	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	56	16	10	6	7	3	1	76	14	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	59	19	17	4	0	1	0	78	4	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	66	11	17	6	0	0	0	77	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	67	19	8	2	2	0	2	88	4	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	64	19	8	3	3	0	3	85	6	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	30	9	3	3	0	0	85	5	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	78	14	0	0	8	0	0	92	8	14

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	52	33	11	4	0	0	0	85	4	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	35	6	4	2	1	0	87	7	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	26	5	7	3	0	1	85	10	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	78	13	4	5	0	0	0	91	5	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	30	10	2	2	2	2	86	4	59
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	32	6	4	9	1	0	81	14	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	23	17	12	0	0	0	71	12	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	57	21	10	6	6	0	0	79	11	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	24	4	8	4	0	0	84	12	50
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	28	2	8	5	0	0	86	12	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	29	8	8	1	0	0	83	9	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	20	14	0	8	0	0	78	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	31	5	2	4	0	0	90	5	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	42	9	6	9	0	0	76	15	59

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	67	17	12	0	0	4	0	88	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	52	28	10	5	3	1	1	82	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	22	11	4	3	1	3	81	8	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	82	9	5	4	0	0	0	91	4	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	21	15	5	0	5	3	78	6	59
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	60	20	4	6	9	0	0	81	15	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	20	16	9	1	1	0	73	10	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	17	11	4	6	0	0	79	10	19

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	54	31	14	2	0	0	0	84	2	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	31	7	4	2	0	0	86	7	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	23	9	4	6	0	3	80	11	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	74	17	5	4	0	0	0	91	4	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	21	10	3	0	5	0	86	4	59
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	27	7	4	7	0	0	81	12	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	28	12	10	0	0	1	78	10	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	31	0	4	11	0	0	84	16	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	67	19	2	4	4	2	2	90	8	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	59	30	0	8	3	0	0	89	11	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	32	12	4	3	0	0	81	7	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	41	0	8	0	0	8	92	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	43	4	5	2	0	0	89	7	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	37	10	3	9	0	0	78	12	59

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	78	11	6	0	0	5	0	93	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	69	22	4	2	0	3	0	94	2	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	77	9	3	4	4	1	1	88	9	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	73	23	0	0	4	0	0	96	4	20

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	71	24	4	0	0	0	0	96	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	28	5	8	4	0	1	84	12	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	59	27	6	0	7	0	1	87	7	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	78	18	0	0	4	0	0	96	4	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	62	22	7	7	3	0	0	83	10	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	57	21	9	1	12	0	0	78	13	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	59	19	13	9	0	0	0	78	9	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	67	10	11	0	11	0	0	77	11	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	61	23	6	6	4	0	0	84	10	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	21	8	6	6	2	0	80	13	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	26	10	7	1	0	0	82	8	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	72	6	14	8	0	0	0	78	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	57	26	5	11	2	0	0	83	12	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	36	10	7	7	0	0	76	14	59

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	90	10	0	0	0	0	100	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	87	9	2	0	1	0	97	1	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	87	8	3	0	1	1	96	1	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	86	14	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	94	2	4	0	0	0	96	0	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	88	11	2	0	0	0	98	0	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	83	9	6	1	0	0	92	1	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	100	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	14

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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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	23	4	3	2	17	0	90	5	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	27	14	2	3	10	0	78	6	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	35	12	9	3	4	0	76	12	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	35	9	4	0	0	0	87	4	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	56	25	5	7	0	7	0	87	7	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	25	15	15	1	9	0	66	18	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	31	17	7	4	6	1	69	13	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	14	4	6	6	17	0	81	14	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	32	8	4	2	6	0	86	6	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	33	14	0	0	5	0	85	0	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	43	16	8	4	1	0	71	12	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	20	14	8	8	0	0	71	15	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	37	7	5	7	4	0	80	13	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	49	11	7	3	2	0	78	10	60

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	24	8	3	2	6	87	5	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	34	10	11	4	4	75	15	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	35	12	16	3	0	69	19	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	56	27	13	4	0	0	83	4	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	34	11	2	3	0	84	5	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	32	13	12	4	3	69	17	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	34	12	15	3	1	70	18	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	67	6	16	0	11	0	73	11	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	35	10	2	2	4	86	4	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	32	12	8	0	2	80	8	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	21	46	15	11	5	1	68	17	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	34	15	8	8	0	70	15	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	42	10	5	5	2	79	11	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	39	21	8	5	0	65	14	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	34	7	5	0	9	0	87	5	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	43	14	9	6	6	0	69	16	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	29	25	19	4	0	0	52	23	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	39	35	13	9	0	5	0	77	9	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	37	15	5	3	5	0	76	9	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	26	19	16	7	4	0	55	25	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	39	19	12	7	4	1	60	20	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	43	27	0	0	0	0	73	0	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	37	8	4	2	8	0	85	6	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	35	14	13	0	5	0	72	13	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	44	19	15	5	3	0	59	21	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	20	29	35	15	0	0	0	49	15	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	26	17	14	4	4	0	63	18	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	40	22	10	7	2	0	61	17	60

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	41	7	15	0	0	78	15	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	44	12	12	8	2	68	20	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	34	22	13	9	0	56	22	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	49	13	13	0	0	75	13	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	28	48	14	3	5	2	78	9	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	39	11	21	10	1	57	32	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	50	12	17	7	0	64	24	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	23	39	23	4	11	0	61	16	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	37	20	8	2	2	70	10	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	19	42	12	17	8	2	62	26	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	46	18	19	10	1	53	29	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	22	35	35	8	0	0	57	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	28	13	25	5	0	57	30	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	40	20	25	7	0	48	32	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	68	24	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	61	28	10	1	0	0	0	88	1	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	52	26	15	4	1	2	0	79	6	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	80	7	9	4	0	0	0	87	4	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	66	20	12	0	2	0	0	86	2	59
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	72	16	7	3	0	1	0	89	3	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	59	27	7	7	0	0	0	85	7	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	74	26	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	62	20	10	4	2	2	0	84	6	50
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	64	24	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	28	13	3	0	0	1	84	3	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	86	14	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	14

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	41	43	8	8	0	0	83	8	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	52	9	4	1	0	86	5	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	60	4	6	2	0	88	7	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	48	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	43	40	12	3	0	2	85	3	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	42	4	4	1	0	90	6	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	47	14	4	0	0	81	4	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	39	11	6	0	0	83	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	37	4	4	4	2	88	8	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	41	8	9	0	2	83	10	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	53	11	11	0	0	78	11	73
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	28	14	0	0	0	86	0	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	39	12	4	0	0	84	4	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	50	20	7	3	0	70	10	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	28	40	19	8	0	4	0	72	9	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	50	11	10	8	0	0	70	18	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	48	17	17	6	3	0	60	23	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	21	45	22	4	9	0	0	65	13	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	32	39	2	10	7	10	0	79	19	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	41	8	12	8	2	0	72	20	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	43	16	22	1	3	0	59	24	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	16	46	17	21	0	0	0	61	21	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	24	45	12	10	4	6	0	73	15	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	40	22	13	5	3	2	59	18	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	36	32	20	3	0	0	45	23	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	23	51	19	0	8	0	0	73	8	14

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	40	7	11	6	4	0	76	17	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	41	13	5	6	2	1	75	11	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	35	10	6	6	6	1	76	13	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	31	9	9	0	0	0	83	9	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	30	31	15	5	10	7	2	67	17	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	26	11	15	5	3	2	68	20	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	34	17	11	4	4	1	65	16	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	27	11	0	11	0	0	77	11	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	32	6	10	2	11	2	80	14	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	30	13	5	3	8	0	78	9	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	42	14	12	5	3	0	68	18	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	37	48	0	15	0	0	0	85	15	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	30	12	4	5	4	0	79	9	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	45	8	8	2	3	3	80	11	60

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	28	11	5	0	2	83	6	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	43	15	6	1	1	78	7	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	37	21	4	6	1	69	10	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	22	17	0	0	0	83	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	32	11	7	5	7	75	13	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	38	13	6	3	1	77	9	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	34	21	6	1	3	71	8	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	27	29	0	0	0	71	0	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	27	16	2	2	6	79	4	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	36	16	3	2	3	79	5	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	36	24	8	4	0	64	12	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	43	0	8	0	0	92	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	50	14	4	0	0	83	4	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	51	20	5	3	0	71	8	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	28	5	12	2	18	0	77	17	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	26	17	12	7	9	7	58	22	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	28	22	10	13	7	3	50	26	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	13	30	9	4	9	4	49	16	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	12	16	27	5	7	29	5	42	17	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	24	24	16	9	12	15	0	56	25	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	24	24	19	10	9	0	41	33	69
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	23	27	17	0	17	6	10	59	20	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	34	26	10	6	6	19	0	73	14	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	14	14	9	8	25	0	58	23	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	17	23	20	17	12	1	31	43	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	28	35	6	0	15	0	15	75	18	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	19	28	16	20	5	12	0	54	28	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	23	25	13	15	12	3	37	34	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	30	12	6	2	5	0	79	8	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	40	23	10	3	1	0	64	13	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	35	19	7	16	1	0	58	23	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	31	17	9	4	0	0	69	13	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	30	35	20	3	2	8	1	72	6	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	23	22	7	9	3	0	60	17	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	33	21	16	4	0	0	58	20	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	49	0	0	16	0	6	83	17	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	34	41	10	6	2	8	0	81	9	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	44	14	8	7	5	0	69	16	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	38	16	15	15	0	0	55	30	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	22	20	0	15	0	0	65	15	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	46	8	12	4	2	0	75	16	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	36	17	13	15	0	0	55	29	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	36	11	0	0	2	11	87	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	19	12	1	9	0	4	77	10	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	23	15	9	6	2	1	70	15	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	25	17	4	0	4	0	78	5	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	68	14	8	2	5	0	3	84	7	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	32	14	3	6	1	1	76	9	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	37	13	13	5	0	3	68	19	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	73	11	4	0	6	0	6	89	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	18	8	2	0	6	8	89	2	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	19	16	8	0	0	0	76	8	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	31	21	10	3	0	1	65	13	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	66	14	6	0	6	0	8	86	7	14

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	37	5	0	0	2	7	94	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	20	11	4	7	3	0	78	11	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	23	15	6	1	0	4	77	7	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	82	14	0	0	0	0	4	100	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	58	19	16	2	0	3	2	81	2	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	20	15	8	3	0	2	74	11	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	35	19	7	0	1	3	73	7	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	71	11	6	6	0	0	6	87	6	18
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	22	12	4	4	4	6	78	9	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	56	25	11	5	0	2	2	84	5	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	24	21	7	1	0	1	71	8	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	70	15	0	8	0	0	8	92	8	14

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	68	11	5	0	0	0	16	94	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	75	10	5	2	3	2	2	89	6	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	68	16	1	1	3	6	4	94	5	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	82	5	4	0	0	0	9	95	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	82	2	3	2	3	7	2	91	6	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	81	6	3	1	3	3	3	92	5	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	70	6	9	3	1	4	7	85	5	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	79	0	11	0	0	4	6	87	0	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	71	8	6	0	6	4	6	87	7	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	80	5	5	2	2	5	3	91	3	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	63	13	7	7	1	7	1	84	9	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	71	8	0	14	0	0	8	85	15	14

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	67	9	2	2	0	0	19	95	2	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	77	6	4	0	2	0	11	93	3	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	65	8	4	1	4	0	17	88	7	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	68	5	5	0	0	5	18	94	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	78	10	5	0	0	0	7	95	0	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	68	17	3	3	0	1	7	93	3	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	68	9	6	4	1	0	11	87	6	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	83	0	11	0	0	0	6	88	0	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	81	6	0	0	2	2	10	98	2	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	86	8	0	0	0	0	6	100	0	63
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	73	7	3	0	1	3	14	95	2	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	85	0	0	0	0	0	15	100	0	14

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	32	34	9	18	2	5	0	70	21	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	31	10	17	14	1	1	58	32	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	19	26	19	17	19	0	0	45	36	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	19	47	17	4	13	0	0	65	17	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	27	18	22	20	5	7	1	49	27	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	32	18	6	13	1	0	62	20	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	15	17	25	14	4	0	41	41	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	24	17	17	10	21	0	10	46	35	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	28	33	16	8	6	8	2	67	15	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	33	16	9	11	8	2	60	22	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	31	13	19	19	3	1	47	39	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	28	0	15	22	0	6	61	39	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	21	39	13	21	5	0	0	60	26	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	19	17	24	20	2	0	37	45	59

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	36	8	12	3	2	0	76	16	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	45	7	13	5	0	0	75	17	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	33	13	7	7	0	1	72	15	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	40	42	8	0	0	9	0	91	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	32	45	16	7	0	0	0	77	7	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	43	12	10	4	1	0	73	15	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	51	12	7	3	4	0	77	11	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	21	47	14	17	0	0	0	69	17	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	26	47	16	4	4	4	0	75	8	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	25	49	19	2	5	2	0	74	6	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	54	20	7	3	1	0	70	10	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	58	13	22	0	8	0	0	71	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	41	17	11	2	2	0	70	13	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	43	22	10	5	0	0	63	15	60

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	56	34	4	4	2	0	90	6	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	36	11	8	2	2	79	11	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	35	40	12	7	4	1	76	12	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	42	9	0	0	0	91	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	30	5	8	2	3	85	10	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	33	10	12	6	0	72	18	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	47	14	10	4	1	72	14	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	21	10	11	6	0	73	17	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	35	10	4	4	0	82	8	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	40	5	11	5	0	80	16	63
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	47	19	8	1	1	71	10	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	72	14	6	8	0	0	86	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	33	12	9	0	0	79	9	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	42	8	8	2	0	81	10	60

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	31	8	4	4	2	84	9	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	41	12	5	3	3	79	9	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	45	7	9	3	6	80	12	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	36	51	13	0	0	0	87	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	32	15	5	3	3	76	8	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	43	15	6	0	0	79	6	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	50	12	7	1	1	79	9	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	37	6	6	0	0	89	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	33	8	2	2	10	87	4	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	38	8	8	2	3	82	10	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	48	16	5	0	1	78	5	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	80	13	8	0	0	0	92	0	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	37	10	7	2	2	80	9	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	47	10	7	2	0	81	8	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	19	23	8	3	8	0	63	12	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	33	23	6	2	6	2	67	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	25	29	6	3	9	0	59	9	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	32	38	22	4	4	0	0	70	8	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	35	14	5	3	3	0	78	8	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	38	34	16	3	4	4	0	76	8	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	50	9	5	1	3	0	83	7	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	27	11	0	0	0	0	89	0	19

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	17	12	4	4	4	2	78	9	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	33	7	3	8	4	1	81	12	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	30	12	11	7	0	4	69	19	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	35	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	37	10	3	5	3	0	81	8	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	28	10	9	10	3	0	69	20	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	39	9	13	4	0	1	74	17	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	21	27	0	6	0	0	67	6	19

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	2	5	7	10	48	7	23	81	9	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	2	4	8	8	43	7	28	78	9	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	3	5	13	7	39	3	30	69	11	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	0	9	9	47	0	35	86	0	20

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	11	16	18	2	2	43	9	55	8	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	19	20	19	7	2	31	3	58	13	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	30	31	1	5	19	3	53	8	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	23	18	26	9	4	20	0	51	16	20

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	78	20	2	0	0	0	98	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	61	26	10	0	2	0	87	2	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	35	10	3	3	0	84	6	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	69	31	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	78	13	2	5	0	2	93	5	59
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	61	22	7	6	3	0	84	9	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	41	9	3	1	0	87	4	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	56	23	4	11	6	0	79	17	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	63	29	2	2	2	2	94	4	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	33	9	0	3	2	87	3	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	41	8	4	3	1	85	7	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	69	16	0	15	0	0	85	15	13
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	59	30	3	7	0	0	90	7	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	33	10	8	2	0	80	10	59

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	64	25	8	2	0	0	89	2	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	30	11	7	1	0	82	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	34	7	10	6	1	76	16	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	22	8	9	0	0	83	9	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	20	11	7	2	0	80	8	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	23	15	4	4	0	76	9	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	41	16	7	0	0	77	7	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	56	17	16	11	0	0	73	11	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	30	6	2	4	0	88	6	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	50	33	9	2	5	2	84	6	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	39	15	7	3	0	76	9	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	43	6	0	8	0	86	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	54	33	9	4	0	0	88	4	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	41	10	7	5	0	78	12	60

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	65	22	13	0	0	0	87	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	35	10	5	2	0	82	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	38	9	10	3	1	78	13	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	32	17	0	0	0	83	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	52	32	9	5	2	0	85	7	59
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	28	13	9	4	0	73	13	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	41	16	6	0	0	78	6	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	56	23	4	17	0	0	79	17	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	31	2	4	4	0	90	8	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	36	11	5	3	2	81	8	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	44	12	9	3	0	76	12	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	28	8	6	8	0	78	14	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	53	34	6	7	0	0	87	7	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	39	8	7	5	0	80	12	59

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	52	30	10	6	0	2	0	84	6	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	23	10	13	13	2	0	64	26	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	30	12	13	7	3	1	67	21	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	52	22	13	8	0	0	4	77	9	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	46	19	22	7	2	5	0	68	9	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	15	17	14	12	1	0	56	27	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	30	23	9	6	3	0	62	15	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	20	10	11	6	6	4	70	19	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	21	14	10	6	2	2	69	16	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	30	16	5	5	5	0	74	10	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	26	32	8	7	1	0	53	15	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	8	13	6	8	6	15	66	18	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	23	14	17	2	0	0	67	19	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	39	18	7	5	5	0	69	12	60

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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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	29	30	41	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	28	30	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	27	41	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	32	31	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	25	39	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	26	40	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	31	51	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	20	37	43	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	33	30	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	21	36	43	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	28	49	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	28	37	35	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	19	36	45	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	29	47	59

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	48	7	6	39	0	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	8	19	53	6	6	8	35
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	38	39	13	0	10	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	46	28	9	16	0	22
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	30	59	4	3	4	24
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	48	21	0	26	5	19
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	5	30	41	6	6	12	17
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	28	64	0	7	0	11
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	29	50	0	0	21	14

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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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	10	90	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	13	87	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	83	70
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	90	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	83	70
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	83	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	21	79	75
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	84	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	78	60

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	65	35	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	74	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	43	12
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	63	37	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	62	38	13

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	72	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	67	33	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	60	40	12
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	50	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	62	38	13

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	8	92	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	83	10

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	13

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	84	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	12
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	91	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	12

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	92	10
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	56	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	58	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	60	12
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	54	13

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	74	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	50	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	60	12
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	63	16

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	71	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	58	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	43	12
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	56	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	61	13

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	82	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	49	10
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	56	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	53	13

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	73	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	84	10
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	56	16

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	54	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	59	10
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	62	16

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	83	10
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	57	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	53	13

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	12
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	13

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	89	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	12
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	92	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	12
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	63	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	58	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	57	12
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	56	16

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	83	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	92	10
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	54	11

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	83	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	92	10

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	56	44	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	58	42	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	43	12
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	43	16
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	61	39	13

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	82	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	59	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	60	12
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	62	13

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	91	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	84	10

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	66	10

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	65	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	92	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	12

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	92	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	12
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	10
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	13

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	73	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	83	10

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	82	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	18	82	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	12
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	71	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	92	10

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	8	92	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	91	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	12

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	91	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	19	81	10

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	74	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	91	10

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	83	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	12
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13

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	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	12

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	91	10
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	13

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	82	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	72	10
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	61	13

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	92	10

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	91	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	72	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	57	12
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	46	13

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	100	12

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	42	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	63	37	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	49	12
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	46	13

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	8	92	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	12	6	12	0	0	52	18	59	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	17	13	9	5	29	17	51	26	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	20	19	7	12	26	9	41	29	70
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	14	8	12	5	2	47	13	54	17	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	21	15	17	12	11	21	5	48	30	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	17	27	16	6	18	4	37	28	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	14	23	0	6	33	6	53	9	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	16	14	14	6	6	34	12	53	22	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	17	9	16	3	31	6	55	30	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	20	23	17	5	19	3	42	29	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	8	42	13	8	0	15	15	71	11	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	24	21	7	4	30	4	53	16	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	25	14	14	14	22	3	45	37	59

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	24	16	0	0	22	0	80	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	43	14	6	3	7	1	75	10	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	39	21	3	7	1	3	68	11	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	39	35	13	4	0	5	4	81	5	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	20	11	10	0	19	2	73	13	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	34	18	8	8	6	2	64	16	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	21	40	19	12	3	5	0	65	15	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	41	26	27	6	0	0	0	67	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	32	33	4	6	4	20	2	82	13	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	37	20	23	5	3	11	0	65	9	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	32	26	9	3	4	0	60	13	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	37	56	0	0	0	0	8	100	0	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	39	17	7	2	7	2	72	9	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	37	17	14	3	3	0	64	18	59

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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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	12	88	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	90	70
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	8	92	60
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	12	88	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	14
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	90	59

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	61	10

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	49	10

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	90	10

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	90	10

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	19	81	10

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	60	10

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	61	10

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	90	10

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	69	10

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	21	79	10

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	80	10

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	89	10

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	70	10

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	89	10

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	90	10

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	49	51	10

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	89	10

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	80	10

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	89	10

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	91	10

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	89	10

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	89	10

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	50	50	10

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	0	100	10

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	90	10

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	15	6	12	5	0	49	13	56	12	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	19	13	3	6	35	13	58	18	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	19	20	7	7	33	6	44	24	70
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	14	11	15	3	2	49	6	56	11	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	16	16	10	4	28	3	55	21	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	19	28	7	6	27	3	42	19	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	18	10	27	0	6	33	6	46	9	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	22	8	14	4	6	37	10	55	19	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	19	16	19	0	3	36	8	61	6	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	16	30	8	5	26	4	38	20	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	14	22	13	8	0	22	23	63	13	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	12	21	20	7	0	34	5	55	12	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	20	17	5	9	29	3	54	21	59

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	22	9	5	0	22	0	82	6	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	38	15	6	3	6	4	74	10	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	36	19	7	4	6	3	66	13	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	36	13	4	4	5	0	78	9	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	37	22	20	7	2	14	0	67	10	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	31	33	16	10	3	6	0	68	14	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	43	11	12	3	8	0	72	16	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	36	37	21	6	0	0	0	73	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	23	6	4	4	16	0	84	9	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	29	14	3	3	9	0	77	7	63
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	44	21	7	1	7	0	68	9	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	42	0	0	0	0	8	100	0	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	30	23	5	2	12	0	67	8	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	37	15	7	5	7	0	71	13	60

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	29	17	6	4	0	2	72	11	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	34	11	6	7	0	2	75	13	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	29	9	9	4	1	0	78	13	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	35	22	20	4	0	0	18	70	5	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	60	24	3	6	3	2	2	86	10	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	23	16	7	3	0	3	73	11	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	29	21	7	0	0	0	72	7	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	27	0	6	6	0	0	89	11	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	28	18	6	4	6	0	70	11	50
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	27	19	5	6	0	0	70	11	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	27	13	4	7	0	0	76	10	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	43	34	8	8	0	0	8	84	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	44	40	12	0	3	0	0	84	3	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	37	20	3	0	0	2	76	3	60

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	24	24	30	16	6	0	48	23	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	37	19	20	16	0	45	37	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	15	28	28	17	0	27	45	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	4	22	43	17	14	0	26	31	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	22	35	20	10	12	2	57	22	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	29	21	16	18	0	45	34	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	12	15	40	16	16	0	27	33	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	17	20	41	4	17	0	37	21	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	21	28	34	8	8	2	50	16	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	34	26	9	13	0	51	22	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	5	29	32	19	15	0	35	33	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	14	28	23	28	8	0	42	35	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	34	28	20	9	0	42	29	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	22	40	18	12	0	30	30	60

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	27	29	4	7	0	3	60	11	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	24	33	24	11	8	0	0	56	19	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	36	20	20	8	0	0	51	29	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	8	27	51	9	4	0	0	36	13	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	32	19	10	2	2	0	69	12	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	20	33	22	13	12	0	0	53	24	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	39	21	17	6	0	0	56	23	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	21	10	41	4	23	0	0	31	27	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	30	32	20	10	2	2	4	66	13	50
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	36	14	14	8	0	0	64	22	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	25	29	24	11	0	0	36	35	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	14	43	14	22	8	0	0	57	29	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	21	31	23	19	5	0	0	52	25	56
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	32	29	22	9	0	0	41	31	59

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	29	17	15	25	15	0	0	46	39	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	12	27	19	20	21	1	0	40	41	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	20	34	19	13	0	0	35	32	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	31	29	22	18	0	0	31	40	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	24	30	16	17	8	2	2	57	26	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	24	24	11	18	0	0	46	29	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	21	29	28	7	1	0	35	36	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	23	26	24	6	21	0	0	49	27	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	18	22	32	12	12	2	2	42	25	50
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	29	17	22	9	0	0	51	31	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	24	25	28	14	0	1	32	42	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	14	22	14	22	0	0	43	35	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	17	21	26	22	12	0	0	39	35	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	31	22	21	18	0	0	39	38	58

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	30	15	8	2	0	5	74	11	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	21	10	11	9	0	1	70	20	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	33	10	11	8	0	5	69	21	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	17	27	4	9	0	5	58	14	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	25	12	7	2	3	2	79	9	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	33	12	7	6	0	1	75	13	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	33	25	23	12	7	0	1	59	18	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	31	28	6	6	0	0	60	11	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	47	25	12	4	2	4	6	80	7	49
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	31	9	2	5	0	2	84	7	63
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	33	16	5	6	0	0	72	12	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	8	15	13	0	0	0	72	13	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	50	25	12	10	0	2	0	77	11	56
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	24	23	7	5	0	5	63	13	60

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	21	41	30	8	0	0	62	8	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	30	14	11	13	0	63	23	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	29	14	21	11	0	53	33	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	27	31	8	4	0	56	13	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	31	40	10	10	7	2	73	17	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	25	13	19	10	0	57	29	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	29	27	21	11	0	41	32	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	27	26	26	16	6	0	53	21	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	32	32	20	4	6	6	68	11	50
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	48	26	14	5	6	0	75	11	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	32	30	15	9	0	47	24	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	28	13	14	8	0	66	22	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	35	34	19	12	0	0	69	12	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	38	18	10	8	0	63	18	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	26	29	5	2	0	0	64	7	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	42	14	7	8	1	0	70	15	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	32	20	7	9	0	0	64	16	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	40	18	9	0	0	5	72	10	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	46	10	6	3	2	0	80	10	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	30	19	9	7	0	0	64	16	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	42	13	13	1	0	1	72	15	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	30	39	20	0	11	0	0	69	11	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	29	43	14	2	2	6	4	80	4	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	44	11	6	2	0	1	81	8	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	40	32	9	1	0	0	57	11	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	42	30	20	0	8	0	0	72	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	35	28	4	2	2	0	66	5	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	32	33	9	4	0	0	55	12	58

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	29	39	22	3	8	0	0	67	11	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	45	16	4	11	0	0	68	16	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	19	37	27	4	12	0	0	57	16	65
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	25	36	22	8	9	0	0	61	18	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	36	14	12	2	2	2	72	14	59
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	29	30	19	17	4	0	0	59	22	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	25	39	18	12	5	0	0	65	17	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	20	27	31	16	0	0	6	50	17	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	27	32	18	14	4	6	0	63	19	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	39	19	8	3	0	1	69	11	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	15	28	34	17	5	0	0	43	23	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	28	29	14	0	0	0	57	14	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	16	42	29	7	5	0	0	59	12	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	36	27	16	7	0	0	50	23	58

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	45	16	2	2	0	0	80	4	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	40	7	10	7	0	1	76	17	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	39	26	14	16	4	0	0	66	20	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	36	13	4	0	0	0	82	4	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	37	16	5	3	0	3	74	9	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	28	33	22	7	9	0	0	61	16	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	35	17	16	3	0	0	64	19	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	37	41	10	0	6	0	6	83	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	34	29	12	17	4	2	2	65	22	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	28	16	8	3	0	0	73	11	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	19	36	27	16	3	0	0	54	19	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	30	13	8	0	0	0	80	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	34	35	19	11	2	0	0	69	12	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	21	27	29	12	9	0	2	49	21	58

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	56	29	11	3	0	0	0	86	3	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	50	30	10	5	6	0	0	80	10	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	20	15	10	3	0	1	71	13	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	59	22	14	5	0	0	0	82	5	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	54	25	13	3	3	2	0	80	7	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	52	27	9	5	6	0	2	80	11	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	31	15	13	0	0	3	71	14	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	36	29	12	11	12	0	0	65	23	18
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	29	10	2	2	6	2	85	4	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	64	17	8	9	1	0	0	81	11	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	28	12	14	7	0	0	68	20	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	8	8	6	14	0	0	72	20	14

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	27	16	13	0	0	0	71	13	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	43	32	14	4	5	2	0	77	9	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	42	38	10	3	4	0	3	82	8	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	27	18	5	4	0	0	73	9	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	22	32	27	12	6	2	0	54	18	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	30	26	13	7	0	0	53	21	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	19	36	30	15	1	0	0	54	16	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	21	18	46	11	4	0	0	39	15	18

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	36	29	20	11	4	0	0	65	16	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	37	14	5	3	0	0	78	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	26	36	22	9	6	0	2	63	14	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	29	44	22	0	4	0	0	74	4	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	42	14	3	7	2	0	76	10	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	44	17	7	4	0	0	71	12	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	14	33	30	14	9	0	0	47	23	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	27	27	36	0	10	0	0	54	10	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	30	20	6	2	4	0	72	8	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	25	19	9	0	0	0	72	9	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	44	28	12	0	0	0	60	12	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	15	51	20	6	8	0	0	66	14	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	26	48	21	5	0	0	0	74	5	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	42	24	7	7	0	0	62	13	58

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	67	13	12	3	2	0	3	82	5	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	62	11	6	5	6	2	7	81	12	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	24	13	7	2	0	7	77	9	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	22	22	0	0	0	5	76	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	37	7	5	2	2	3	86	7	59
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	47	31	11	9	2	0	2	79	11	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	31	18	6	1	0	1	74	7	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	36	14	0	6	0	0	80	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	17	12	6	0	8	2	81	7	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	64	25	9	2	0	0	0	89	2	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	65	25	7	1	3	0	0	89	4	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	92	0	0	0	8	0	0	92	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	63	25	9	0	0	2	2	91	0	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	64	21	10	4	2	0	0	84	5	58

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	33	33	25	10	0	0	66	10	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	33	23	5	7	0	65	12	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	39	25	8	4	0	62	13	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	22	27	27	24	0	0	49	24	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	23	54	17	3	2	2	78	5	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	21	39	24	10	4	0	61	15	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	22	38	26	10	4	0	60	14	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	20	36	11	0	0	53	11	19

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	62	14	7	2	0	0	15	89	2	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	69	10	2	3	2	2	11	92	6	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	62	8	11	4	2	0	14	81	7	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	64	9	5	0	0	0	22	94	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	24	3	2	0	2	10	94	2	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	71	17	4	3	0	0	4	92	3	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	69	18	1	1	3	0	7	94	5	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	30	6	6	0	0	6	88	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	69	4	10	0	2	4	12	86	2	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	81	11	5	0	0	0	3	95	0	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	67	15	3	0	3	0	12	94	3	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	67	0	0	0	8	0	24	89	11	13
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	84	12	1	0	0	2	0	99	0	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	75	13	4	2	0	2	5	94	2	57

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	78	10	2	0	2	0	8	95	3	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	73	13	5	4	1	1	3	90	5	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	67	9	5	4	6	1	8	84	11	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	69	8	4	0	0	0	18	95	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	78	2	3	3	2	3	8	91	6	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	74	8	8	2	5	0	5	86	6	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	69	15	4	3	1	0	7	91	4	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	84	4	0	0	6	0	6	94	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	70	8	2	4	10	2	4	83	15	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	67	22	8	2	2	0	0	89	3	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	63	15	11	3	8	0	0	78	11	73
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	56	22	8	0	0	0	15	91	0	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	70	18	9	0	4	0	0	88	4	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	52	19	10	7	4	2	5	77	12	57

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	66	23	5	0	2	0	4	92	3	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	65	26	2	3	0	0	3	94	4	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	32	7	3	0	0	3	90	3	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	69	13	4	0	0	0	14	95	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	75	18	0	0	0	3	3	100	0	59
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	61	25	10	4	0	0	0	86	4	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	25	11	5	0	0	3	83	6	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	63	27	4	0	0	0	6	95	0	18
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	65	14	4	10	2	2	4	83	13	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	62	23	7	5	3	0	0	85	8	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	40	41	12	1	5	0	0	81	7	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	34	14	0	0	0	8	85	0	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	41	29	17	5	4	0	4	73	9	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	35	14	7	2	0	0	78	8	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	79	15	0	0	2	0	4	97	3	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	73	14	5	5	1	1	1	89	6	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	58	27	5	1	6	0	3	88	8	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	69	22	4	0	0	0	5	95	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	75	10	2	5	2	3	3	91	7	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	59	17	6	6	12	0	0	76	18	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	61	26	3	5	3	0	1	89	8	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	51	27	4	6	0	0	11	89	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	22	10	4	4	2	4	81	8	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	65	22	6	5	2	0	0	87	6	63
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	25	14	1	5	0	0	79	7	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	63	15	6	0	8	0	8	85	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	31	7	4	2	0	2	88	6	56
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	52	18	24	3	3	0	0	70	7	60

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	77	5	2	0	2	0	14	95	3	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	62	12	5	1	0	2	18	92	2	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	16	3	1	1	2	26	92	4	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	22	4	0	0	0	14	95	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	70	5	0	2	0	3	20	98	2	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	67	7	7	1	0	0	18	90	2	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	16	4	4	3	0	17	87	8	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	30	4	0	0	0	17	95	0	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	61	6	0	0	0	2	31	100	0	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	17	3	2	1	0	19	92	4	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	50	15	11	3	0	0	22	83	3	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	49	22	14	0	0	0	15	84	0	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	7	8	0	0	0	34	87	0	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	48	18	3	1	0	2	27	93	2	60

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	67	17	10	0	2	0	4	87	3	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	76	15	6	1	0	0	2	93	1	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	62	22	6	4	0	0	6	89	5	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	56	9	17	4	0	0	14	75	5	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	73	15	5	0	0	3	3	95	0	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	68	19	9	3	0	0	1	88	3	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	71	21	4	3	0	0	1	93	3	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	67	27	0	0	0	6	0	100	0	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	65	12	10	2	2	4	6	85	4	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	49	36	9	1	1	0	3	88	3	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	41	37	11	7	1	0	3	80	8	73
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	70	7	15	0	0	0	8	84	0	13
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	51	32	12	2	2	0	2	84	4	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	60	28	5	3	0	0	3	91	4	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	14	9	15	11	0	0	64	26	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	74	7	11	2	5	0	1	82	7	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	74	16	4	0	0	0	6	96	0	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	81	10	5	5	0	0	0	91	5	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	16	14	10	7	2	2	69	17	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	21	7	4	4	3	1	83	9	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	79	12	3	3	3	1	0	92	6	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	74	10	4	6	0	0	6	89	6	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	12	6	10	22	2	4	60	33	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	72	11	5	5	6	0	2	84	11	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	73	19	3	3	1	0	1	93	4	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	78	6	8	0	0	0	8	92	0	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	18	9	5	5	0	5	80	11	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	73	19	3	0	0	0	5	96	0	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	49	27	16	6	0	2	0	77	6	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	61	20	13	0	3	0	2	83	4	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	52	22	13	4	5	1	3	77	9	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	55	27	14	0	0	0	4	85	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	53	27	8	3	3	2	3	84	7	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	30	10	10	3	0	0	77	13	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	31	17	9	4	0	1	69	13	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	23	6	0	0	0	11	94	0	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	24	8	4	2	4	2	85	6	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	67	19	8	3	2	0	2	87	5	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	23	12	3	5	0	1	80	8	74
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	73	13	0	0	6	0	8	93	7	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	36	16	4	0	0	0	81	4	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	53	27	10	8	0	0	2	81	9	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	15	34	43	8	0	49	8	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	3	43	32	16	5	47	21	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	9	25	38	23	6	34	29	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	9	25	49	14	4	34	18	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	12	43	30	8	7	55	15	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	12	34	31	13	9	46	22	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	34	34	20	6	40	26	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	11	44	23	17	6	54	23	18
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	12	45	28	14	2	57	16	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	44	17	11	5	67	16	63
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	5	26	38	26	5	31	31	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	22	35	29	0	14	57	14	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	12	46	33	9	0	58	9	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	28	50	7	7	37	14	60

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	14	58	22	6	28	14	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	12	19	41	21	9	29	30	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	7	27	39	23	4	27	34	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	9	9	71	11	0	11	18	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	10	14	40	23	14	36	24	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	15	20	35	24	6	30	35	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	10	27	34	24	4	29	37	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	10	23	43	20	4	24	33	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	8	19	30	26	17	43	27	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	7	16	24	35	18	53	22	62
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	8	33	37	19	3	21	41	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	14	23	57	6	0	6	37	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	4	7	44	31	14	46	11	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	3	26	43	23	3	27	30	60

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	20	32	27	5	7	9	0	57	13	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	30	45	14	8	2	0	0	75	10	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	32	45	10	13	0	0	0	76	13	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	38	37	21	4	0	0	0	75	4	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	42	28	13	7	5	5	0	74	12	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	27	50	12	8	3	0	0	77	11	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	45	12	4	0	1	0	83	4	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	33	0	0	6	0	0	94	6	18
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	35	39	4	4	4	10	4	87	9	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	33	46	6	6	5	3	0	82	11	63
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	41	19	4	0	0	0	77	4	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	29	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	46	42	12	0	0	0	0	88	0	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	34	49	14	2	2	0	0	83	3	60

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	8	34	39	19	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	11	36	33	12	9	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	31	35	20	7	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	4	42	45	9	0	20

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	59	23	13	0	0	5	0	87	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	61	24	8	3	3	0	0	85	7	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	64	22	3	4	4	1	1	88	9	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	23	9	4	0	0	0	87	4	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	50	24	18	3	0	3	2	77	4	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	56	22	10	1	10	0	0	78	12	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	32	10	1	0	1	0	88	2	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	65	12	17	0	0	6	0	82	0	18

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	12	12	14	5	0	0	69	19	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	49	28	6	9	8	0	0	77	17	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	16	7	9	11	0	1	72	20	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	60	26	9	0	4	0	0	86	4	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	26	10	12	7	5	0	69	20	58
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	29	9	6	12	0	0	73	18	68
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	27	5	17	8	0	0	69	26	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	50	15	18	11	6	0	0	65	17	18

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	56	29	12	0	0	0	3	87	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	29	6	6	4	0	0	84	10	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	60	25	6	3	4	0	1	87	7	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	73	13	14	0	0	0	0	86	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	24	8	5	3	2	2	83	9	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	56	20	10	4	7	0	1	77	12	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	31	4	6	4	0	0	85	10	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	61	23	16	0	0	0	0	84	0	19

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	45	37	12	4	0	3	0	84	4	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	32	42	12	8	3	2	0	76	12	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	29	39	15	10	7	0	0	68	17	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	33	49	18	0	0	0	0	82	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	40	30	22	2	3	3	0	72	5	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	33	15	7	9	0	0	69	16	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	42	11	13	6	0	0	70	19	70
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	27	17	12	0	0	0	71	12	18
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	30	31	16	8	8	6	2	66	17	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	36	41	9	8	6	0	0	77	14	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	32	25	11	4	0	0	60	15	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	44	42	0	14	0	0	0	86	14	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	44	10	7	0	0	0	83	7	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	28	27	27	10	7	2	0	56	17	60

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	60	18	8	4	0	0	69	13	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	24	49	11	17	0	0	0	73	17	30
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	21	72	0	7	0	0	0	93	7	15
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	12	45	17	13	7	0	7	61	22	16
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	12	60	15	13	0	0	0	72	13	32
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	14	56	8	8	15	0	0	70	23	14
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	23	49	9	13	3	3	0	75	16	33

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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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	14	86	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	12	88	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	83	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	9	91	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	10	90	59
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	13	87	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	20	80	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	0	100	18
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	14	86	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	21	79	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	16	84	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	8	92	14

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	65	35	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	76	24	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	93	7	14

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	81	19	10
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	91	9	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	85	15	14
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	100	0	13
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	91	9	12

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	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	45	19	8	18	9	64	28	10
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	17	40	9	34	0	57	34	12
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	83	8	0	8	0	92	8	12
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	44	28	0	28	0	72	28	11

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	66	18	7	2	0	5	2	91	2	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	42	45	5	4	2	0	2	89	6	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	54	30	4	3	3	1	4	89	6	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	64	18	0	4	0	9	4	95	5	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	31	5	5	2	7	5	86	8	58
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	57	31	3	4	3	1	0	89	8	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	56	35	5	3	0	0	1	92	3	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	73	17	0	0	0	4	6	100	0	19

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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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	9	72	19	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	14	65	18	2	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	69	17	1	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	22	74	5	0	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	6	65	25	3	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	19	65	16	0	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	11	59	29	1	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	20	63	11	6	19

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	62	38	10
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	84	16	13

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	25	14	17	17	0	9	47	38	10
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	28	8	16	8	0	0	68	24	13

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	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	18	17	0	16	17	0	31	52	48	10
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	24	14	14	16	8	8	16	50	32	13

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	57	5	5	0	0	9	24	93	0	45
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	45	12	11	3	2	2	25	77	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	47	9	17	5	4	3	16	68	11	70
2022	More than 20 years in the federal public service	53	9	9	7	0	4	18	80	9	20
2020	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	51	8	7	2	2	8	22	86	5	60
2020	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	55	19	12	3	1	0	10	82	5	69
2020	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	46	24	13	4	4	3	6	76	10	71
2020	More than 20 years in the federal public service	46	16	10	6	0	0	23	80	7	19
2019	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	65	6	2	4	4	2	17	88	9	51
2019	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	61	17	9	3	1	0	8	85	5	64
2019	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	51	15	13	9	8	0	4	68	18	75
2019	More than 20 years in the federal public service	71	8	6	8	0	0	8	85	8	14
2018	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	19	14	4	2	0	4	80	6	57
2018	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	36	18	20	8	8	2	7	60	19	60

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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) (%)	Other Please specify (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	38	20	0	42	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	68	5	5	23	20
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	30	45	6	19	15

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	39	61	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	60	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	57	43	15

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	44	56	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	58	42	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	37	63	15

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	79	21	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	69	31	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	73	27	15

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	74	26	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	69	31	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	63	37	15

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	5	95	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	22	78	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	55	45	15

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	55	45	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	39	61	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	49	51	15

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	17	83	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	5	95	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	87	15

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	9	91	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	23	77	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	87	15

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	6	94	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	90	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	13	87	15

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	15	85	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	91	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	43	57	15

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	29	71	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	40	60	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	31	69	15

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	100	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	4	96	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	12	88	15

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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	6	94	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	9	91	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	6	94	15

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 (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	100	0	0	0	100	0	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	72	19	4	4	96	4	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	87	13	0	0	100	0	15

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	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	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	19	24	33	23	0	57	19	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	21	4	29	46	0	75	21	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	38	12	20	24	6	46	41	15

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in the federal public service	0	47	14	14	11	13	30	55	15
2022	3 to 10 years in the federal public service	10	18	21	18	30	4	50	29	25
2022	11 to 20 years in the federal public service	0	32	18	26	11	12	43	37	15

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council by Question 110. In total, how many years have you been working in the federal public service?

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