2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Financial Consumer Agency of Canada by Question 111. In total, how many years have you been working in your current department or agency?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 69 26 1 2 1 0 0 95 4 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 69 23 1 6 0 0 0 93 6 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 58 30 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 72 21 1 4 1 0 0 93 6 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 57 34 2 7 0 0 0 91 7 56

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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 88 9 0 1 1 0 0 97 3 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 88 0 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 87 7 1 0 4 0 0 94 4 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 82 13 2 0 0 0 4 98 0 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 68 23 3 2 0 0 4 94 2 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 73 18 3 3 0 2 1 94 3 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 64 19 6 0 6 6 0 87 6 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 29 15 6 2 0 2 77 8 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 32 9 14 2 0 2 75 16 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 36 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 59 23 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 58 24 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 61 25 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 32 16 7 2 2 0 75 9 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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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 current department or agency 65 29 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 73 22 3 1 0 0 1 96 1 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 64 30 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 67 15 11 5 2 0 2 83 6 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 55 25 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
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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 current department or agency 67 24 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 60 25 9 4 1 0 0 85 6 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 24 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 64 19 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 36 7 13 9 0 0 71 21 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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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 current department or agency 45 44 5 4 3 0 0 89 6 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 40 35 6 13 6 0 0 75 19 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 43 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 36 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 41 9 9 7 0 0 75 16 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 34 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 48 28 7 10 8 0 0 76 18 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 19 51 12 18 0 0 0 70 18 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 40 9 4 4 0 1 82 9 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 27 11 9 9 0 0 71 18 56

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 39 52 1 5 2 1 0 92 7 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 31 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 31 6 0 12 0 0 82 12 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 33 6 1 3 0 1 89 5 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 31 44 9 7 9 0 0 75 16 55

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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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 current department or agency 63 30 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 64 23 8 2 3 0 0 87 4 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 57 25 6 6 6 0 0 81 12 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 68 23 6 0 2 0 2 92 2 65
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 55 27 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 56

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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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 current department or agency 49 44 4 1 1 0 0 93 3 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 39 1 13 4 0 0 82 17 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 33 49 0 6 6 6 0 87 13 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 31 7 3 6 0 0 84 9 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 32 14 13 11 0 0 63 23 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 41 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 59 26 4 7 3 0 0 85 10 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 37 6 0 12 0 0 81 12 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 68 20 8 3 2 0 0 88 5 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 30 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 35 14 6 1 1 0 78 8 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 35 8 7 6 0 0 79 13 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 37 12 6 6 6 0 74 13 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 33 6 7 0 0 1 86 8 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 45 2 9 9 0 0 80 18 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 26 15 6 0 0 0 80 6 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 28 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 43 0 0 12 0 6 87 13 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 31 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 34 16 4 5 0 0 75 9 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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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 current department or agency 58 33 5 1 3 0 0 91 4 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 26 5 12 3 0 2 79 15 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 39 49 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 34 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 38 7 7 11 2 2 74 19 56

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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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 current department or agency 57 35 5 1 1 0 0 92 3 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 23 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 47 40 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 34 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 45 9 9 4 0 0 79 13 56

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

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 42 5 6 3 1 0 86 9 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 33 16 14 9 0 0 61 23 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 37 12 18 6 0 0 64 24 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 35 22 25 14 5 0 0 57 18 65
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 34 21 9 14 0 2 55 24 56

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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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 current department or agency 10 14 31 22 18 1 4 42 25 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 31 35 15 6 0 2 21 43 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 12 13 30 25 7 0 13 36 29 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 3 12 45 27 10 1 1 38 15 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 29 38 13 11 0 0 23 39 56

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 current department or agency 11 13 25 27 18 1 6 48 25 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 18 26 27 10 0 3 38 35 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 18 18 38 20 0 6 0 21 39 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 7 13 25 28 24 0 1 53 21 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 23 29 20 11 4 0 31 39 56

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 10 27 31 23 1 2 56 16 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 13 37 23 13 0 0 36 27 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 18 49 14 6 0 6 21 26 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 1 9 28 34 25 0 1 61 11 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 5 20 39 23 11 0 2 35 25 56

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 current department or agency 4 14 21 28 25 1 7 59 19 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 18 26 24 11 2 1 37 36 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 43 37 14 6 0 0 20 43 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 15 25 22 25 0 3 49 25 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 21 34 11 11 2 2 22 43 56

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 5 2 9 29 34 10 11 80 9 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 9 32 20 27 1 3 50 17 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 0 36 26 13 12 6 48 7 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 3 9 23 27 29 3 6 62 13 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 4 16 29 29 16 0 7 48 21 56

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
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Often
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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 current department or agency 5 14 22 23 28 6 2 55 21 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 24 17 31 13 0 3 45 37 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 18 43 25 7 6 0 35 19 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 9 7 33 22 24 3 1 48 17 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 11 32 27 16 4 0 44 22 56

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 current department or agency 3 3 23 28 41 1 2 71 6 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 6 13 34 45 1 1 81 6 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 0 24 31 38 0 6 75 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 6 3 18 30 40 0 3 72 9 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 2 7 29 34 29 0 0 63 9 56
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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
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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 current department or agency 38 23 6 1 0 15 17 90 2 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 15 13 6 3 15 1 74 10 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 26 12 12 0 25 12 62 19 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 19 6 4 1 15 10 84 8 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 21 34 23 5 5 7 4 62 12 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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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 current department or agency 74 20 1 4 0 1 0 95 4 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 65 24 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 63 18 6 0 6 6 0 87 7 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 67 22 3 3 4 0 0 90 7 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 25 5 14 5 0 0 75 20 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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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 current department or agency 82 14 3 0 0 1 0 97 0 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 76 22 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 69 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 78 16 1 1 3 0 0 94 4 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 33 0 5 4 0 0 91 9 55

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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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 current department or agency 68 27 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 67 24 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 75 12 0 0 6 0 6 93 7 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 72 19 0 3 4 0 1 92 8 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 31 5 5 2 0 0 87 7 55

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 current department or agency 43 29 6 4 2 11 5 85 8 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 29 7 3 0 6 4 88 4 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 30 0 0 7 13 6 91 9 15

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 current department or agency 43 25 7 5 3 11 6 82 9 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 29 6 2 1 8 4 90 3 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 30 0 0 7 13 6 91 9 15
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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
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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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 current department or agency 59 34 4 0 1 0 1 94 1 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 69 22 4 4 0 0 1 91 5 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 70 24 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 69 19 6 3 1 0 1 89 5 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 63 27 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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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 current department or agency 64 27 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 57 28 6 3 4 2 0 87 7 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 46 49 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 43 4 3 6 0 1 86 9 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 59 21 7 4 9 0 0 80 13 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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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 current department or agency 75 13 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 18 8 7 4 0 4 79 12 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 60 21 6 4 3 1 4 86 8 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 25 7 5 5 4 2 81 11 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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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 current department or agency 62 33 1 3 1 0 0 95 4 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 57 29 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 58 36 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 36 3 1 3 0 0 93 4 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 36 7 7 2 0 2 84 9 56

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
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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 current department or agency 80 11 5 1 0 0 3 94 1 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 84 7 3 3 0 2 1 94 3 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 69 24 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 15

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 current department or agency 70 22 1 6 0 1 0 93 6 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 69 20 4 3 4 0 0 89 7 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 64 30 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 27 9 6 4 0 1 80 11 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 55 23 9 4 9 0 0 79 13 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 88 10 1 0 0 0 1 99 0 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 90 7 0 2 0 0 1 98 2 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
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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 current department or agency 63 24 4 2 0 7 0 93 3 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 31 11 10 3 3 0 75 14 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 32 18 0 13 12 0 65 15 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 31 4 4 0 1 0 91 5 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 41 9 4 7 4 0 80 11 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 33 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 28 33 12 20 6 1 0 62 27 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 37 18 6 13 0 0 63 19 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 30 10 3 1 0 0 85 4 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 45 7 2 11 2 0 80 13 56

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 current department or agency 43 39 5 9 2 1 0 83 11 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 33 14 18 12 2 0 56 30 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 18 30 6 19 0 0 44 25 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 36 7 12 0 4 0 80 13 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 43 21 4 11 2 0 64 15 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 38 7 10 5 1 1 78 16 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 30 11 22 9 0 0 57 31 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 42 25 0 6 0 0 69 6 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 42 9 10 0 1 0 80 11 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 36 25 13 7 2 0 55 20 56

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 current department or agency 50 30 11 4 0 5 0 84 4 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 24 24 9 0 1 0 67 9 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 25 24 6 6 7 0 62 13 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 61 24 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 32 18 11 0 2 0 71 11 56
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 62 30 3 3 1 2 0 94 4 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 44 4 9 1 0 0 86 10 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 62 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 64 30 4 1 0 0 0 94 1 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 39 13 4 4 2 0 80 7 56

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 current department or agency 35 43 7 5 4 5 2 83 10 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 37 19 16 11 1 0 54 27 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 30 38 12 6 0 0 44 18 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 36 37 9 15 3 0 0 73 18 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 35 24 9 15 2 0 52 24 55

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 current department or agency 46 29 9 7 4 3 2 78 12 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 25 13 17 2 3 3 67 19 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 43 26 6 0 0 6 66 6 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 27 4 9 1 7 3 83 12 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 35 13 5 11 7 0 69 18 55

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 27 9 2 1 2 0 87 4 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 34 19 3 3 0 0 75 6 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 42 37 0 0 0 0 63 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 28 6 4 1 3 0 88 6 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 39 14 4 9 4 0 72 13 56

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 current department or agency 37 25 12 5 7 9 5 72 13 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 19 22 23 6 16 12 3 47 26 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 14 33 21 13 7 6 6 54 22 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 28 22 13 4 4 21 6 69 12 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 16 23 11 16 21 11 2 45 43 56

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 current department or agency 58 26 3 6 3 4 0 88 9 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 27 35 6 20 9 1 1 64 30 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 56 18 0 0 6 0 80 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 27 16 6 4 6 0 71 11 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 34 11 16 16 4 0 56 33 56

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 current department or agency 64 15 12 5 0 0 4 82 5 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 25 14 5 6 0 0 75 11 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 57 12 12 0 0 0 19 86 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 24 9 6 3 0 4 81 9 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 15 18 7 7 0 4 66 15 55

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 current department or agency 72 17 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 65 19 6 4 2 4 0 87 6 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 69 6 6 0 0 6 13 93 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 70 13 9 3 3 0 1 85 6 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 20 13 4 9 0 2 75 13 56

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 current department or agency 87 5 4 1 0 2 1 95 1 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 85 5 5 1 2 3 0 92 3 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 63 0 6 0 0 6 25 91 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 83 8 2 2 0 5 2 97 2 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 80 2 7 2 5 4 0 85 8 55

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 current department or agency 86 3 0 0 1 1 9 99 1 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 90 6 0 3 0 0 1 97 3 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 69 6 0 0 0 0 25 100 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 84 9 0 1 0 1 4 98 2 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 86 5 4 0 2 0 4 94 2 56

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 current department or agency 26 29 10 11 13 6 4 61 28 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 15 27 10 16 28 3 2 44 46 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 32 12 18 12 0 0 57 31 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 25 25 13 12 13 1 9 57 28 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 16 20 29 21 2 0 29 51 56

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 current department or agency 37 45 11 4 1 1 0 83 6 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 33 37 14 13 1 1 0 71 15 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 13 56 13 6 6 0 6 73 13 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 40 45 3 4 3 4 0 89 8 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 30 18 5 5 4 0 70 11 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 63 28 4 3 0 2 0 93 3 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 28 13 6 3 0 0 79 9 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 49 25 6 0 0 0 69 6 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 33 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 41 34 14 4 5 2 0 76 9 56

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 45 33 10 1 0 11 0 87 1 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 54 34 4 6 0 3 0 90 6 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 49 12 0 0 7 0 87 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 61 24 6 5 0 5 0 89 5 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 38 7 2 2 2 0 89 4 56

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 current department or agency 35 27 11 4 1 19 3 79 6 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 26 22 0 0 9 0 76 0 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 31 31 18 0 0 19 0 77 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 30 10 4 1 7 0 82 6 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 27 14 13 2 16 0 66 17 56

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 current department or agency 42 35 5 4 1 9 4 88 6 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 30 4 4 0 9 2 91 5 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 24 43 6 0 0 19 7 92 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 30 9 1 4 1 3 84 6 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 24 4 9 7 7 4 78 18 55

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 current department or agency 0 0 10 4 55 4 27 86 0 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 4 2 3 68 2 21 92 6 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 7 0 0 43 6 44 87 13 15

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 current department or agency 11 22 14 0 4 42 7 66 7 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 20 15 20 0 0 43 1 63 0 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 12 12 0 7 62 0 49 18 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 85 14 0 1 0 0 0 99 1 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 60 28 4 6 1 0 0 88 8 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 37 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 73 21 4 0 1 0 0 94 1 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 36 7 2 4 2 0 87 5 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 72 21 2 4 1 0 0 92 5 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 49 27 10 10 3 0 0 76 13 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 44 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 67 20 3 9 2 0 0 86 11 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 39 5 5 9 2 0 80 15 56

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 64 26 5 2 3 0 0 90 5 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 47 29 7 13 3 0 0 76 16 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 38 37 18 6 0 0 0 75 6 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 61 25 6 6 1 0 0 87 7 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 36 9 9 7 2 0 74 17 55

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 current department or agency 52 19 8 9 4 8 0 78 14 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 22 8 10 6 3 0 74 17 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 32 25 12 0 6 0 61 12 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 22 10 6 7 1 0 76 14 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 23 21 4 13 4 0 61 17 56
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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 current department or agency 40 38 22 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 29 28 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 25 26 50 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 28 54 18 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 27 38 56

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 current department or agency 3 41 32 0 21 4 30
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 39 41 0 0 3 30
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 0 40 50 5 5 0 20
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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 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 90 70
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 91 56
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 12

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 current department or agency 16 10 9 3 0 41 21 69 7 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 8 10 3 4 50 3 63 16 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 0 12 6 0 68 13 0 35 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 25 10 13 0 0 43 7 73 0 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 7 15 2 0 45 7 65 4 55

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 current department or agency 46 30 1 0 0 21 2 99 0 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 42 29 12 2 3 11 1 82 5 70
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 22 15 0 0 15 0 82 0 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 29 14 7 0 13 0 76 8 56
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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 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 15
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 9 91 56
2020 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 12

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 current department or agency 22 14 9 0 1 40 14 78 3 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 24 7 15 2 0 49 3 65 3 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 12 0 0 0 61 26 100 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 24 9 12 0 2 47 6 71 3 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 5 14 9 2 45 2 53 20 56

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 current department or agency 49 27 1 0 1 18 3 97 1 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 34 13 2 0 8 0 84 2 70
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 52 20 12 0 0 15 2 85 0 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 27 14 7 2 11 0 74 10 56
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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 current department or agency 44 26 20 4 6 0 0 69 11 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 19 14 9 7 0 0 70 16 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 44 37 6 0 0 0 14 93 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 19 18 6 3 0 0 73 9 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 34 16 7 2 2 0 75 9 56

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 22 37 18 13 10 0 0 59 23 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 20 25 21 20 0 0 34 42 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 13 39 12 30 0 6 14 45 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 19 33 19 19 9 0 0 52 28 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 14 30 21 21 2 0 25 44 56

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 current department or agency 31 33 21 10 6 0 0 63 16 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 28 21 8 20 0 2 50 29 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 38 31 18 6 0 0 45 24 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 31 42 12 10 4 0 0 73 15 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 14 30 21 16 14 2 2 46 31 56

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 current department or agency 38 23 14 9 11 3 2 65 21 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 17 26 22 15 19 0 1 44 34 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 19 20 42 12 0 0 26 54 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 27 14 16 9 0 0 61 25 64
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 26 31 17 17 2 0 34 34 54

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 current department or agency 51 20 16 2 5 0 5 75 8 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 23 16 6 8 0 3 69 14 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 19 12 12 12 0 13 59 27 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 24 4 13 3 0 0 79 16 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 29 27 18 13 13 2 0 56 25 56

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 47 21 15 8 8 0 2 69 16 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 30 30 20 9 10 0 0 61 19 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 39 25 18 12 6 0 0 64 17 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 37 22 18 12 10 0 0 60 22 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 23 25 16 11 2 0 47 27 56

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 current department or agency 46 28 13 11 1 0 1 74 13 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 30 21 8 6 0 2 65 14 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 44 12 6 12 0 6 68 20 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 44 33 14 6 2 0 2 78 8 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 25 23 5 11 2 0 60 16 56

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 current department or agency 33 29 23 9 6 0 0 62 15 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 22 36 10 15 16 0 2 59 31 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 7 49 31 6 0 6 0 60 7 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 35 14 8 0 0 2 78 8 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 34 27 9 11 2 0 53 20 56

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 current department or agency 39 26 22 6 6 0 1 66 12 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 24 8 15 13 0 2 63 28 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 49 12 12 6 0 0 69 19 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 46 28 13 12 0 0 0 75 12 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 38 14 7 16 2 0 62 24 56

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 current department or agency 63 20 12 3 0 0 1 85 3 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 16 14 7 9 0 1 69 16 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 26 43 25 7 0 0 0 69 7 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 62 22 8 5 3 0 2 84 8 65
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 39 25 18 5 11 2 0 65 16 56

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 current department or agency 49 28 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 28 13 0 6 0 0 81 6 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 44 30 6 0 0 0 63 6 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 42 22 22 7 6 0 0 64 13 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 23 30 23 11 11 2 0 55 22 56

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 current department or agency 43 29 19 6 3 0 0 73 8 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 30 15 6 6 0 0 73 12 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 32 38 24 0 6 0 0 69 6 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 18 19 7 3 0 1 70 11 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 23 18 5 5 2 2 70 11 56

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 current department or agency 75 13 5 1 0 0 6 93 1 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 80 7 1 1 2 0 9 95 3 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 69 13 6 0 0 6 6 93 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 61 18 14 3 5 0 0 79 8 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 52 25 9 7 5 2 0 78 13 56

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 66 17 11 4 2 0 0 82 6 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 72 21 4 1 2 0 0 93 3 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 53 26 20 0 2 0 0 79 2 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 38 38 16 5 2 2 0 76 7 56

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 current department or agency 81 7 4 0 0 0 7 95 0 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 87 4 2 0 1 0 6 97 1 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 88 0 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 79 11 2 2 2 0 6 95 3 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 71 14 9 2 0 2 2 89 2 56

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 current department or agency 83 4 5 1 1 2 4 93 2 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 85 7 1 4 1 0 1 93 6 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 88 0 0 0 6 0 6 93 7 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 88 8 0 2 0 0 3 98 2 64
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 70 16 2 5 2 4 2 91 8 56

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 current department or agency 76 11 4 1 1 2 4 93 3 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 71 20 6 0 0 0 3 94 0 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 64 18 6 0 0 0 12 93 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 77 8 6 3 3 0 3 87 6 65
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 43 45 9 0 0 2 0 90 0 53

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 current department or agency 78 8 7 1 2 0 4 90 3 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 63 21 7 4 3 0 1 85 8 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 80 6 0 0 7 0 6 93 7 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 69 5 17 8 0 0 2 75 8 65
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 55 29 0 7 7 2 0 85 15 56

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 current department or agency 71 4 3 0 0 0 22 97 0 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 75 7 2 0 0 0 17 98 0 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 50 13 6 0 0 0 31 91 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 68 8 6 0 0 0 18 93 0 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 14 5 0 0 2 34 92 0 56

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 current department or agency 81 9 5 0 0 0 5 95 0 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 83 8 3 2 0 0 4 95 2 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 76 6 6 0 0 0 12 93 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 88 4 1 0 0 0 6 98 0 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 82 11 4 2 0 2 0 95 2 56

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 current department or agency 76 10 5 4 5 0 1 87 8 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 86 8 2 0 0 0 4 98 0 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 88 6 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 81 6 3 4 3 0 3 89 8 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 75 9 7 2 5 2 0 85 7 56

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 current department or agency 53 25 15 3 3 0 2 80 5 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 53 28 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 45 31 18 0 0 0 6 81 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 55 22 10 3 7 0 1 79 11 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 25 18 5 4 2 0 73 9 56

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 8 43 37 8 4 0 0 51 11 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 10 26 42 18 4 0 0 36 22 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 13 42 18 6 0 0 33 25 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 18 37 21 19 4 0 0 55 24 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 11 32 27 13 16 2 0 44 29 56

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 8 8 43 30 11 0 0 41 16 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 19 42 17 15 0 0 32 25 65
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 6 24 36 7 26 0 0 33 31 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 12 24 29 24 9 0 2 34 37 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 20 32 16 13 2 0 29 38 56

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 current department or agency 47 40 7 1 2 3 0 89 3 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 36 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 51 43 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 29 5 6 2 2 0 88 8 66
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 36 42 13 4 2 4 0 81 6 55

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 current department or agency 7 33 42 14 4 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 13 28 30 21 8 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 25 30 24 0 15

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 current department or agency 72 21 1 0 1 4 0 97 1 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 74 17 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 69 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 57 25 9 6 0 3 0 85 6 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 58 18 11 4 7 2 0 78 11 55

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 current department or agency 57 24 4 13 1 1 0 82 14 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 63 17 7 7 6 0 0 80 13 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 51 22 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 46 27 5 9 9 4 0 76 19 56

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 current department or agency 71 21 3 1 1 1 1 94 3 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 74 17 3 4 1 0 0 92 6 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 64 30 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 72 14 3 8 3 0 0 86 11 65
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 56 16 13 4 9 2 0 74 13 55

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 current department or agency 44 44 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 35 28 16 15 5 2 0 64 19 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 20 56 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 37 7 9 1 1 0 82 11 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 34 27 23 4 11 2 0 62 15 56

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 54 37 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 45 46 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 20
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 63 19 6 6 0 6 0 87 7 16
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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 current department or agency 7 93 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 12 88 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 19 81 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 7 93 56

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
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 38 62 13

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 92 8 13

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 58 25 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 12

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 current department or agency 60 27 5 2 0 3 3 92 3 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 70 20 6 3 0 0 1 91 3 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 73 12 4 6 1 3 0 88 8 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 50 18 7 9 2 9 5 79 13 56
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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 current department or agency 19 59 17 6 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 6 83 11 0 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 0 100 0 0 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 34 51 13 1 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 18 61 21 0 56

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 59 41 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 48 52 23

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 19 49 0 7 14 6 6 77 23 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 22 4 13 9 0 9 71 24 23

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 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 0 23 0 15 26 0 36 36 64 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 17 4 4 26 22 0 26 29 65 23

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 current department or agency 39 16 7 5 4 9 21 78 12 70
2022 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 51 15 4 5 6 2 17 81 14 70
2022 11 to 20 years in current department or agency 63 0 12 6 0 0 18 77 8 15
2020 Less than 3 years in current department or agency 43 21 4 9 4 6 12 78 16 67
2020 3 to 10 years in current department or agency 59 11 7 4 4 0 16 83 9 56
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