2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Financial Consumer Agency of Canada by Question 117. What is your gender?

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
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 65 31 1 3 0 0 0 96 3 65
2022 Woman 72 19 1 5 2 0 0 91 8 90
2020 Man 66 27 2 5 0 0 0 94 5 62
2020 Woman 62 27 2 6 2 0 0 89 8 85

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
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 85 13 0 1 0 0 0 99 1 65
2022 Woman 87 10 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 95
2020 Man 85 10 3 0 2 0 0 95 2 62
2020 Woman 81 12 1 1 2 0 2 95 4 85

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
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 66 26 3 1 0 2 1 95 1 65
2022 Woman 72 17 2 4 1 0 3 93 5 95
2020 Man 50 27 13 5 2 0 3 80 7 62
2020 Woman 39 36 8 13 4 0 0 75 17 84

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
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 49 34 10 7 0 0 0 83 7 65
2022 Woman 57 26 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 95
2020 Man 54 26 15 3 2 0 0 80 5 61
2020 Woman 51 33 7 6 2 1 0 85 8 85

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
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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 Man 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 65
2022 Woman 64 26 3 5 1 0 1 91 6 95
2020 Man 67 16 10 5 0 0 2 85 5 61
2020 Woman 59 22 8 9 1 0 0 81 11 85

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
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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 Man 62 29 5 2 3 0 0 91 4 65
2022 Woman 63 22 7 7 1 0 0 85 8 95
2020 Man 58 27 6 3 5 0 0 85 8 62
2020 Woman 52 25 7 12 5 0 0 76 16 85

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
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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 Man 34 49 5 6 6 0 0 83 12 65
2022 Woman 53 30 4 7 5 0 0 83 13 95
2020 Man 53 34 6 3 3 0 0 87 6 62
2020 Woman 44 39 7 8 2 0 0 82 11 85

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
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 36 6 6 6 0 0 83 12 65
2022 Woman 48 30 12 10 1 0 0 78 11 95
2020 Man 50 32 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 62
2020 Woman 42 36 8 4 8 0 1 80 12 85

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
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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 Man 40 46 6 3 4 1 0 87 7 65
2022 Woman 48 38 4 7 4 0 0 85 11 95
2020 Man 56 31 7 3 3 0 0 87 7 61
2020 Woman 36 46 7 5 5 0 1 83 10 84

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
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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 Man 63 26 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 65
2022 Woman 62 27 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 95
2020 Man 69 23 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 61
2020 Woman 56 29 10 2 2 0 1 86 5 84

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued 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
(%)
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 Man 44 43 3 7 3 0 0 87 10 65
2022 Woman 45 39 6 5 4 1 0 85 9 95
2020 Man 47 34 8 6 5 0 0 81 11 62
2020 Woman 42 32 12 6 8 0 0 74 14 85

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
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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 Man 50 37 4 6 3 0 0 87 9 65
2022 Woman 56 31 7 3 2 0 0 87 5 95
2020 Man 65 23 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 62
2020 Woman 58 27 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 84

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
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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 Man 48 36 6 6 3 1 0 85 9 65
2022 Woman 38 36 14 7 4 1 0 75 12 95
2020 Man 55 34 2 8 2 0 0 89 10 62
2020 Woman 41 39 7 7 5 0 1 81 12 85

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
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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 Man 54 33 4 5 3 0 0 88 8 65
2022 Woman 53 22 15 5 4 0 1 76 10 95
2020 Man 58 27 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 62
2020 Woman 46 39 9 2 4 0 0 85 6 85

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
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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 Man 56 28 3 9 3 0 1 85 12 65
2022 Woman 52 34 5 4 4 0 0 86 8 95
2020 Man 55 31 6 2 5 2 0 87 7 62
2020 Woman 42 35 9 9 2 0 1 79 12 85

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
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 Man 50 32 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 65
2022 Woman 57 29 7 3 4 0 0 85 7 90
2020 Man 50 40 6 2 2 0 0 90 3 62
2020 Woman 46 38 7 7 2 0 0 84 9 85

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
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Total responses
2022 Man 36 39 10 7 6 1 0 76 13 65
2022 Woman 35 36 11 12 6 0 0 70 18 95
2020 Man 32 34 16 8 8 0 2 67 16 62
2020 Woman 27 25 25 16 7 0 0 52 23 83

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
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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
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 6 24 31 18 14 1 5 35 32 65
2022 Woman 15 17 33 22 10 0 3 33 33 95
2020 Man 5 19 37 24 15 0 0 39 24 62
2020 Woman 7 19 44 19 8 2 1 28 27 85

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
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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 Man 6 14 25 37 14 1 3 53 21 65
2022 Woman 18 16 28 20 12 1 5 34 36 90
2020 Man 8 23 23 26 18 3 0 45 32 62
2020 Woman 11 15 26 26 18 2 2 46 27 85

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
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Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
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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 Man 6 10 34 30 19 1 0 50 16 65
2022 Woman 13 12 34 23 16 0 2 40 25 95
2020 Man 3 11 27 35 21 0 2 57 15 62
2020 Woman 2 16 35 27 18 0 1 45 19 85

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
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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
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 6 26 18 26 17 3 5 46 34 65
2022 Woman 11 12 29 26 18 0 3 46 24 95
2020 Man 16 15 23 15 26 2 3 43 33 61
2020 Woman 11 19 31 22 14 2 1 38 30 85

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
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 3 6 24 26 30 5 5 63 11 65
2022 Woman 8 3 18 27 29 6 8 66 12 95
2020 Man 5 15 16 27 29 0 8 61 21 62
2020 Woman 2 10 31 26 23 5 4 53 13 84

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
(%)
Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
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
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Total responses
2022 Man 6 15 24 28 22 3 2 53 22 65
2022 Woman 6 20 23 26 19 3 2 48 28 95
2020 Man 10 11 31 26 21 2 0 48 21 62
2020 Woman 7 8 32 26 22 4 1 51 16 85

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
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 1 3 15 31 49 1 0 81 4 65
2022 Woman 1 6 18 33 38 1 3 74 7 95
2020 Man 5 8 24 29 34 0 0 63 13 62
2020 Woman 2 2 24 32 38 0 2 71 5 85
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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
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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 Man 42 26 4 4 0 17 7 89 6 65
2022 Woman 38 16 14 5 2 12 13 71 10 95
2020 Man 42 21 16 3 3 8 6 74 8 62
2020 Woman 26 28 15 4 2 14 11 72 8 85

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
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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 Man 65 27 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 65
2022 Woman 69 18 3 5 2 2 0 89 8 95
2020 Man 65 23 6 3 3 0 0 87 6 62
2020 Woman 58 26 2 9 4 1 0 85 13 85

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

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 Man 73 23 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 65
2022 Woman 78 19 2 0 0 1 0 98 0 95
2020 Man 79 13 2 3 3 0 0 92 6 62
2020 Woman 64 31 1 1 2 0 0 95 4 84

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

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 Man 69 26 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 65
2022 Woman 63 26 4 3 2 0 1 90 5 95
2020 Man 70 20 5 0 3 0 2 92 3 61
2020 Woman 55 35 2 5 2 0 0 90 7 83

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 Man 52 29 3 7 3 6 1 87 10 65
2022 Woman 40 28 8 4 2 11 6 83 8 95

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
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 55 26 7 3 3 6 1 87 6 65
2022 Woman 37 28 8 4 3 12 7 81 10 95
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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
(%)
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 Man 66 31 0 2 1 0 0 97 3 65
2022 Woman 62 26 7 3 0 0 2 90 3 95
2020 Man 68 21 6 2 3 0 0 89 5 62
2020 Woman 64 26 6 2 1 0 1 90 4 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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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 Man 59 29 4 4 3 2 0 89 7 65
2022 Woman 58 32 4 4 2 0 0 89 6 95
2020 Man 58 27 8 2 5 0 0 85 6 62
2020 Woman 45 39 5 4 7 0 1 85 11 85

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 63 19 7 6 1 0 3 85 8 65
2022 Woman 69 15 6 6 2 0 1 85 8 95
2020 Man 61 24 5 2 3 0 5 90 5 62
2020 Woman 58 20 8 5 4 4 2 83 9 85

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
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 61 31 1 3 3 0 0 93 6 65
2022 Woman 55 34 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 95
2020 Man 65 26 3 2 3 0 2 92 5 62
2020 Woman 46 39 8 5 1 0 1 86 6 85

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
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 86 11 0 0 0 3 0 100 0 65
2022 Woman 75 13 6 3 0 0 3 90 3 95

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

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 Man 70 22 2 3 2 1 0 93 5 65
2022 Woman 64 25 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 95
2020 Man 66 21 5 2 5 0 2 89 7 62
2020 Woman 48 28 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 85

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
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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 Man 86 11 0 1 0 0 1 99 1 65
2022 Woman 90 7 1 0 0 0 1 99 0 95
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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
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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 Man 47 20 14 9 4 7 0 71 14 65
2022 Woman 53 32 5 4 1 4 0 89 5 95
2020 Man 50 34 6 2 5 3 0 87 7 62
2020 Woman 51 33 7 5 1 4 0 87 6 85

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

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 Man 39 28 12 13 6 1 0 69 19 65
2022 Woman 42 35 8 9 4 1 0 78 14 95
2020 Man 46 36 10 0 7 2 0 83 7 61
2020 Woman 47 38 7 4 4 1 0 86 7 85

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

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 Man 31 28 13 15 10 3 0 61 26 65
2022 Woman 34 38 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 95
2020 Man 34 31 19 6 6 3 0 67 13 62
2020 Woman 31 44 9 8 2 6 0 79 11 85

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

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
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 29 35 12 15 8 1 0 66 23 65
2022 Woman 34 34 10 14 7 0 1 69 21 95
2020 Man 31 35 18 10 5 2 0 67 15 62
2020 Woman 28 38 16 13 2 2 0 67 16 85

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

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 44 30 13 7 0 6 0 79 8 65
2022 Woman 45 27 20 6 0 3 0 73 6 95
2020 Man 42 31 19 6 0 2 0 74 7 62
2020 Woman 55 25 13 6 1 0 0 80 7 85
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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
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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 Man 45 44 3 4 1 2 0 91 6 65
2022 Woman 56 32 4 6 1 0 0 89 7 95
2020 Man 56 27 8 5 2 2 0 85 7 62
2020 Woman 53 36 8 1 1 0 0 89 2 85

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

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
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 26 39 13 12 8 2 0 67 20 65
2022 Woman 25 38 16 10 7 4 1 66 18 95
2020 Man 32 31 16 13 6 2 0 64 20 62
2020 Woman 27 38 17 11 6 1 0 66 17 84

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
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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 Man 34 31 16 14 1 0 3 68 16 65
2022 Woman 43 28 9 10 4 4 1 76 15 95
2020 Man 44 32 8 5 5 5 2 81 10 62
2020 Woman 37 33 8 7 4 10 1 79 12 84

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 Man 48 27 17 4 4 0 0 74 8 65
2022 Woman 48 32 16 3 0 1 0 81 3 95
2020 Man 53 23 13 2 6 3 0 78 8 62
2020 Woman 42 39 8 5 2 4 0 84 7 85

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 Man 26 31 17 9 13 4 0 59 23 65
2022 Woman 27 21 18 5 9 14 7 60 17 90
2020 Man 29 24 8 10 11 16 2 65 25 62
2020 Woman 22 24 14 9 9 15 6 58 24 85

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 Man 38 29 4 18 7 2 0 69 26 65
2022 Woman 45 32 8 7 3 4 1 81 11 95
2020 Man 35 24 16 13 6 5 0 63 20 62
2020 Woman 34 32 12 8 8 6 0 70 18 85

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 Man 61 19 13 0 4 0 3 82 5 65
2022 Woman 53 22 10 7 2 0 6 79 10 95
2020 Man 58 18 15 6 2 0 2 77 8 62
2020 Woman 48 21 13 5 6 0 7 74 12 84

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 Man 64 20 6 5 2 2 2 87 7 65
2022 Woman 71 13 9 3 0 2 2 88 3 95
2020 Man 60 16 18 5 2 0 0 76 6 62
2020 Woman 61 20 7 1 6 0 5 85 7 85

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 Man 82 6 9 0 1 0 2 90 1 65
2022 Woman 82 4 3 2 0 6 3 94 2 95
2020 Man 85 5 3 2 2 3 0 93 3 61
2020 Woman 79 5 4 1 2 4 5 92 4 82

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 Man 88 7 0 2 0 1 2 98 2 65
2022 Woman 83 4 0 1 0 0 12 99 1 95
2020 Man 87 10 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 62
2020 Woman 79 5 2 1 1 1 11 95 3 85

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 Man 15 27 14 10 28 4 1 44 41 65
2022 Woman 25 30 6 18 14 3 4 59 34 95
2020 Man 24 23 16 16 13 3 5 51 32 62
2020 Woman 21 25 14 19 15 2 4 49 36 85

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 Man 37 39 13 8 1 1 0 77 9 65
2022 Woman 31 41 13 8 3 2 1 75 12 95
2020 Man 40 35 13 5 3 3 0 78 8 62
2020 Woman 36 46 8 4 2 4 0 85 6 85

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 Man 60 26 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 65
2022 Woman 48 31 12 4 2 2 0 81 6 95
2020 Man 58 29 5 3 3 2 0 89 7 62
2020 Woman 48 38 8 4 1 1 0 87 5 85

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 Man 50 38 5 4 0 4 0 90 5 65
2022 Woman 47 34 10 1 0 9 0 88 1 95
2020 Man 61 27 6 0 2 3 0 92 2 62
2020 Woman 57 32 5 4 0 2 0 91 4 82

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 Man 40 30 19 0 0 9 2 78 0 65
2022 Woman 36 22 16 5 1 19 1 72 8 90
2020 Man 44 24 13 8 3 8 0 74 12 62
2020 Woman 36 29 13 6 0 15 0 78 7 85

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 Man 44 35 6 3 0 9 3 90 3 65
2022 Woman 43 29 6 5 2 11 4 84 8 95
2020 Man 58 16 5 5 6 5 5 82 13 62
2020 Woman 42 37 7 4 4 5 2 85 8 84

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 Man 0 4 8 2 63 6 16 84 6 65
2022 Woman 1 1 6 4 54 3 31 87 3 95

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 Man 9 18 22 1 3 44 3 50 8 65
2022 Woman 20 18 12 1 2 42 4 71 6 95

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 Man 64 24 4 6 1 0 0 88 8 65
2022 Woman 76 19 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 95
2020 Man 69 26 2 0 2 2 0 97 2 62
2020 Woman 59 32 7 1 1 0 0 91 2 85

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 Man 57 25 7 7 3 0 0 82 10 65
2022 Woman 61 28 5 4 2 0 0 88 6 95
2020 Man 53 32 6 3 3 2 0 87 7 62
2020 Woman 57 29 2 8 4 0 0 86 12 84

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 Man 54 27 9 8 3 0 0 81 10 65
2022 Woman 54 32 5 6 3 0 0 85 9 95
2020 Man 51 33 7 7 2 2 0 85 8 61
2020 Woman 53 31 7 6 4 0 0 84 9 85

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 Man 40 26 14 12 3 6 0 70 16 65
2022 Woman 56 17 10 6 6 5 0 77 13 95
2020 Man 48 21 16 6 5 3 0 72 12 62
2020 Woman 47 24 13 4 9 2 1 73 13 85
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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 Man 39 27 33 65
2022 Woman 40 35 24 95
2020 Man 35 34 31 62
2020 Woman 31 47 22 85

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 Man 4 48 33 0 15 0 25
2022 Woman 13 30 44 0 7 6 35
2020 Man 9 27 41 5 9 9 22
2020 Woman 8 27 42 0 19 4 26
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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 Man 7 93 65

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 14 9 8 5 4 52 9 58 22 65
2022 Woman 19 9 13 1 0 43 15 67 3 90
2020 Man 29 5 15 0 0 47 5 70 0 62
2020 Woman 20 10 17 2 0 39 12 61 5 84

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 Man 40 32 9 2 3 14 2 85 5 65
2022 Woman 42 28 8 1 0 18 2 89 1 95
2020 Man 44 27 10 3 0 16 0 85 4 62
2020 Woman 42 26 15 2 0 14 0 79 3 85
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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 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 Man 20 10 12 1 0 49 9 69 3 65
2022 Woman 21 10 12 1 0 42 13 70 2 95
2020 Man 30 5 10 2 2 48 5 72 7 61
2020 Woman 19 8 15 6 1 44 7 55 14 85

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 Man 43 33 9 1 0 12 2 88 2 65
2022 Woman 43 28 6 1 1 18 4 90 3 95
2020 Man 52 21 11 3 0 11 0 83 4 61
2020 Woman 42 26 12 2 1 15 1 82 4 85
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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 Man 41 21 22 5 7 0 3 64 13 65
2022 Woman 53 25 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 90
2020 Man 47 26 16 6 3 2 0 74 10 62
2020 Woman 51 24 15 9 1 0 0 74 11 85

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 Man 19 36 20 13 12 0 0 55 25 65
2022 Woman 14 20 29 19 18 0 1 34 37 90
2020 Man 19 29 26 15 10 2 0 49 25 62
2020 Woman 16 19 26 24 15 0 0 35 39 85

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 Man 32 31 22 3 10 0 1 64 13 65
2022 Woman 19 32 22 14 14 0 0 51 27 90
2020 Man 32 42 10 6 6 2 2 77 13 62
2020 Woman 20 33 20 18 8 0 1 54 26 85

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 Man 24 29 20 14 12 0 1 54 26 65
2022 Woman 28 24 17 14 13 1 2 55 28 95
2020 Man 24 36 14 10 15 2 0 60 26 59
2020 Woman 22 17 26 21 13 0 1 40 35 82

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 Man 51 25 16 3 4 0 1 77 7 65
2022 Woman 44 18 16 5 10 0 6 67 16 95
2020 Man 53 24 6 8 6 2 0 79 15 62
2020 Woman 38 24 13 15 8 1 1 63 24 85

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 Man 46 24 20 3 6 0 1 71 9 65
2022 Woman 35 26 16 12 11 0 1 62 23 95
2020 Man 44 16 21 11 6 2 0 61 18 62
2020 Woman 25 27 25 13 11 0 0 52 24 85

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 Man 41 31 14 9 3 0 1 74 12 65
2022 Woman 37 28 14 11 7 0 2 67 19 95
2020 Man 45 27 13 6 5 2 2 75 12 62
2020 Woman 36 31 20 6 5 0 2 68 11 84

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 Man 33 38 12 10 6 0 1 71 16 65
2022 Woman 23 30 22 11 14 1 0 54 24 95
2020 Man 39 31 15 8 5 2 2 72 13 62
2020 Woman 26 37 23 8 4 0 2 65 12 84

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 Man 43 21 12 14 8 0 1 65 22 65
2022 Woman 32 32 16 8 11 0 1 64 19 95
2020 Man 44 27 11 8 8 2 0 72 16 62
2020 Woman 33 35 15 11 5 0 1 69 15 85

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 Man 56 18 15 6 4 0 0 74 11 65
2022 Woman 52 23 17 3 3 0 2 77 7 95
2020 Man 56 23 8 5 5 2 2 81 10 61
2020 Woman 49 24 18 4 5 0 1 73 8 84

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 Man 59 23 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 65
2022 Woman 41 34 19 3 2 0 0 76 5 95
2020 Man 42 27 18 3 8 2 0 70 11 62
2020 Woman 28 27 26 14 5 0 0 55 19 85

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 Man 51 28 12 4 6 0 0 79 9 65
2022 Woman 38 32 22 5 3 0 0 70 9 90
2020 Man 52 18 21 5 2 2 2 72 7 62
2020 Woman 39 29 19 6 5 0 2 70 11 85

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 Man 75 16 3 0 2 0 4 95 2 65
2022 Woman 79 7 4 2 0 1 7 93 2 95
2020 Man 64 16 11 3 2 3 0 83 5 61
2020 Woman 49 29 11 5 6 0 0 79 11 85

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 Man 67 19 8 2 4 0 0 86 6 65
2022 Woman 68 21 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 95
2020 Man 56 28 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 61
2020 Woman 39 33 24 2 2 0 0 72 5 85

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 Man 87 7 4 0 0 0 3 96 0 65
2022 Woman 83 4 2 0 1 0 9 97 1 95
2020 Man 80 10 5 0 0 2 3 95 0 61
2020 Woman 71 15 6 2 1 0 4 90 4 84

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 Man 86 3 5 4 0 2 0 91 4 65
2022 Woman 84 5 3 0 3 0 4 93 3 95
2020 Man 83 8 0 0 2 3 3 98 2 60
2020 Woman 80 12 1 5 0 0 2 94 5 84

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 Man 75 16 5 0 0 2 1 95 0 65
2022 Woman 72 17 4 1 1 0 5 93 2 95
2020 Man 65 25 7 0 0 2 2 93 0 60
2020 Woman 65 21 5 4 2 0 2 89 6 81

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 Man 73 12 5 4 5 0 1 86 9 65
2022 Woman 68 18 6 1 2 0 4 90 3 90
2020 Man 70 17 5 3 2 2 2 90 5 60
2020 Woman 62 15 9 8 4 0 1 79 12 85

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 Man 77 7 3 0 0 0 13 97 0 65
2022 Woman 69 6 2 0 0 0 22 97 0 95
2020 Man 57 13 5 0 0 2 23 93 0 61
2020 Woman 58 7 6 1 0 0 28 90 2 85

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 Man 87 4 6 0 0 0 3 94 0 65
2022 Woman 80 10 3 1 0 0 6 95 1 95
2020 Man 85 6 3 2 0 2 2 95 2 62
2020 Woman 85 7 2 1 0 0 5 96 1 84

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 Man 82 8 3 3 2 0 1 91 5 65
2022 Woman 80 9 5 1 1 0 3 93 2 95
2020 Man 82 3 5 3 2 2 3 90 5 62
2020 Woman 76 9 5 2 5 0 2 88 7 85

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 Man 54 26 16 3 0 0 1 81 3 65
2022 Woman 52 25 14 3 2 0 2 80 6 95
2020 Man 60 19 11 3 3 2 2 82 7 62
2020 Woman 42 34 14 4 6 0 0 76 9 85

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 Man 9 38 39 10 4 0 0 47 15 65
2022 Woman 11 30 39 14 6 0 0 41 20 95
2020 Man 26 35 23 10 5 2 0 62 15 62
2020 Woman 11 36 27 16 9 0 0 47 26 85

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 Man 7 12 44 23 15 0 0 38 18 65
2022 Woman 8 17 39 23 13 0 0 36 26 90
2020 Man 11 16 28 23 20 2 0 43 28 61
2020 Woman 13 22 35 20 8 0 1 29 36 85

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 Man 37 49 7 3 0 3 0 89 3 65
2022 Woman 58 28 7 3 4 0 0 86 7 90
2020 Man 61 23 6 6 0 3 0 87 7 62
2020 Woman 42 43 8 2 2 1 0 87 5 83

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 14 26 43 9 9 65
2022 Woman 9 35 32 21 3 95

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 Man 73 20 4 1 0 1 0 94 1 65
2022 Woman 70 20 4 2 1 2 0 92 3 95
2020 Man 63 21 11 0 2 3 0 87 2 62
2020 Woman 54 26 10 7 2 1 0 81 10 84

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 Man 65 16 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 65
2022 Woman 55 26 5 7 6 1 0 82 14 95
2020 Man 50 23 8 10 6 3 0 75 17 62
2020 Woman 48 31 6 7 7 1 0 80 14 85

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 Man 79 20 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 65
2022 Woman 64 22 6 4 2 1 1 88 6 95
2020 Man 62 20 10 3 3 2 0 83 7 60
2020 Woman 67 17 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 84

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 Man 35 38 14 9 3 1 0 74 12 65
2022 Woman 41 41 9 5 3 1 0 82 8 95
2020 Man 50 31 13 0 3 3 0 83 3 62
2020 Woman 33 39 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 85

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 Man 32 47 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 20
2022 Woman 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 Man 47 27 13 0 7 7 0 79 7 15
2020 Woman 36 50 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
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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 Man 4 96 65
2022 Woman 10 90 95
2020 Man 13 87 62
2020 Woman 15 85 85

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 Man 65 24 6 1 0 2 1 93 2 65
2022 Woman 65 25 4 3 0 1 2 93 3 95
2020 Man 66 15 5 6 0 5 3 88 7 62
2020 Woman 61 15 7 7 2 6 1 82 10 85
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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 Man 10 69 21 0 65
2022 Woman 12 75 8 5 95
2020 Man 26 50 24 0 62
2020 Woman 27 61 11 1 85

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 Woman 57 43 10
2020 Man 38 63 16
2020 Woman 55 45 22

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 Woman 34 49 0 0 9 8 0 90 10 10
2020 Man 38 6 13 19 13 0 13 50 36 16
2020 Woman 30 35 4 9 13 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 Woman 0 23 9 8 17 0 43 40 45 10
2020 Man 19 0 0 19 44 0 19 23 77 16
2020 Woman 9 9 4 17 17 0 43 31 62 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 Man 44 13 11 1 6 10 15 76 10 65
2022 Woman 50 16 2 8 3 1 20 83 14 95
2020 Man 53 13 10 5 8 0 11 75 15 62
2020 Woman 46 18 4 7 0 6 20 86 10 85
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