2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Health Agency of Canada by Question 105. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - CR

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
(%)		 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 CR 45 30 0 17 7 0 0 75 25 10
2020 CR 50 41 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 22
2020 CR-05 42 50 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 90 0 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 CR 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 22
2020 CR-05 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 42 37 13 7 0 0 0 79 7 10
2020 CR 41 55 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 22
2020 CR-05 33 58 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2019 CR 56 28 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 25
2019 CR-05 64 14 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 28 42 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 10
2020 CR 50 36 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 22
2020 CR-05 33 50 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2019 CR 36 44 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 25
2019 CR-05 43 36 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2018 CR 27 32 14 23 5 0 0 59 27 22
2018 CR-04 8 25 17 42 8 0 0 33 50 12
2018 CR-05 50 40 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 58 23 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2020 CR 50 36 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 22
2020 CR-05 50 25 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12
2019 CR 44 40 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 25
2019 CR-05 64 21 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 53 37 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2020 CR 76 5 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21
2020 CR-05 82 0 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2019 CR 36 44 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 25
2019 CR-05 36 50 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 CR 32 45 14 5 5 0 0 77 9 22
2018 CR-04 25 50 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2018 CR-05 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 68 8 10 0 13 0 0 76 13 10
2020 CR 64 27 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 22
2020 CR-05 75 8 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 CR 32 48 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 25
2019 CR-05 43 43 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 CR 32 27 18 23 0 0 0 59 23 22
2018 CR-04 17 33 17 33 0 0 0 50 33 12
2018 CR-05 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 27 16 18 18 21 0 0 43 38 10
2020 CR 50 18 14 14 0 0 5 71 14 22
2020 CR-05 33 33 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12
2019 CR 44 20 20 8 8 0 0 64 16 25
2019 CR-05 50 14 21 14 0 0 0 64 14 14
2018 CR 14 27 14 36 5 0 5 43 43 22
2018 CR-04 0 42 8 33 8 0 8 45 45 12
2018 CR-05 30 10 20 40 0 0 0 40 40 10

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
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 CR 57 25 8 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2020 CR 64 18 14 5 0 0 0 82 5 22
2020 CR-05 58 17 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2019 CR 38 46 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 24
2019 CR-05 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 CR 18 27 27 27 0 0 0 45 27 22
2018 CR-04 0 25 33 42 0 0 0 25 42 12
2018 CR-05 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 58 10 22 10 0 0 0 68 10 10
2020 CR 73 14 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2020 CR-05 67 8 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2019 CR 44 36 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 25
2019 CR-05 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 CR 36 41 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 22
2018 CR-04 17 42 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 12
2018 CR-05 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 43 17 8 13 18 0 0 61 31 10
2020 CR 64 23 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 22
2020 CR-05 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 CR 36 28 24 8 4 0 0 64 12 25
2019 CR-05 43 29 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2018 CR 23 27 18 23 9 0 0 50 32 22
2018 CR-04 8 33 25 25 8 0 0 42 33 12
2018 CR-05 40 20 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 58 32 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 CR 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 CR-05 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 CR 68 12 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 25
2019 CR-05 71 14 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 CR 50 27 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22
2018 CR-04 50 17 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 12
2018 CR-05 50 40 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 35 37 18 0 10 0 0 71 10 10
2020 CR 45 27 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 22
2020 CR-05 33 33 8 25 0 0 0 67 25 12
2019 CR 32 44 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 25
2019 CR-05 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 CR 18 23 23 27 5 0 5 43 33 22
2018 CR-04 17 17 25 33 0 0 8 36 36 12
2018 CR-05 20 30 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 35 26 19 21 0 0 0 61 21 10
2020 CR 59 18 14 5 5 0 0 77 9 22
2020 CR-05 50 25 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2019 CR 38 38 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 24
2019 CR-05 43 43 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 CR 32 32 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 22
2018 CR-04 42 25 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 12
2018 CR-05 20 40 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 36 25 32 0 7 0 0 61 7 10
2020 CR 73 14 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2020 CR-05 67 17 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 CR 46 42 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 24
2019 CR-05 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2018 CR 27 32 14 18 5 0 5 62 24 22
2018 CR-04 17 25 17 25 8 0 8 45 36 12
2018 CR-05 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
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 CR 54 23 10 0 13 0 0 76 13 10
2020 CR 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2020 CR-05 58 25 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2019 CR 48 28 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 25
2019 CR-05 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 CR 41 27 14 18 0 0 0 68 18 22
2018 CR-04 33 33 8 25 0 0 0 67 25 12
2018 CR-05 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 45 30 17 0 7 0 0 75 7 10
2020 CR 59 36 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 22
2020 CR-05 58 42 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 CR 60 24 8 4 0 4 0 88 4 25
2019 CR-05 64 21 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 14
2018 CR 41 36 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 22
2018 CR-04 42 25 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12
2018 CR-05 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 13 17 35 15 0 0 20 18 38 10
2020 CR 0 23 36 23 14 0 5 38 24 22
2020 CR-05 0 25 42 33 0 0 0 33 25 12
2019 CR 4 29 29 29 8 0 0 38 33 24
2019 CR-05 0 15 23 46 15 0 0 62 15 13
2018 CR 9 18 55 14 5 0 0 18 27 22
2018 CR-04 8 25 67 0 0 0 0 0 33 12
2018 CR-05 10 10 40 30 10 0 0 40 20 10

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 CR 7 16 34 25 0 0 17 30 28 10
2020 CR 0 18 36 18 23 0 5 43 19 22
2020 CR-05 0 17 58 17 8 0 0 25 17 12
2019 CR 13 21 46 17 4 0 0 21 33 24
2019 CR-05 8 23 38 23 8 0 0 31 31 13
2018 CR 14 23 45 14 0 0 5 14 38 22
2018 CR-04 8 42 33 8 0 0 8 9 55 12
2018 CR-05 20 0 60 20 0 0 0 20 20 10

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 0 7 26 48 0 0 19 59 9 10
2020 CR 5 5 18 27 36 5 5 70 10 22
2020 CR-05 8 0 33 33 25 0 0 58 8 12
2019 CR 0 21 21 42 17 0 0 58 21 24
2019 CR-05 0 8 15 46 31 0 0 77 8 13
2018 CR 5 18 18 45 14 0 0 59 23 22
2018 CR-04 0 33 25 25 17 0 0 42 33 12
2018 CR-05 10 0 10 70 10 0 0 80 10 10

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 CR 15 16 16 25 0 20 9 35 43 10
2020 CR 0 14 18 32 32 0 5 67 14 22
2020 CR-05 0 25 25 33 17 0 0 50 25 12
2019 CR 13 4 33 25 25 0 0 50 17 24
2019 CR-05 8 8 23 23 38 0 0 62 15 13
2018 CR 5 36 32 14 9 0 5 24 43 22
2018 CR-04 0 67 8 17 8 0 0 25 67 12
2018 CR-05 10 0 60 10 10 0 10 22 11 10

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 16 26 7 25 7 10 9 40 51 10
2020 CR 0 9 23 32 32 5 0 67 10 22
2020 CR-05 0 8 33 25 33 0 0 58 8 12
2019 CR 8 13 33 25 21 0 0 46 21 24
2019 CR-05 8 0 23 31 38 0 0 69 8 13
2018 CR 14 23 18 14 14 5 14 33 44 22
2018 CR-04 17 42 17 0 8 0 17 10 70 12
2018 CR-05 10 0 20 30 20 10 10 63 13 10

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 7 0 26 28 19 10 10 59 9 10
2020 CR 0 5 36 27 27 5 0 57 5 22
2020 CR-05 0 8 42 42 8 0 0 50 8 12
2019 CR 12 20 40 16 8 4 0 25 33 25
2019 CR-05 7 21 36 21 14 0 0 36 29 14
2018 CR 10 24 29 24 5 5 5 32 37 21

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 CR 13 7 34 10 35 0 0 45 21 10
2020 CR 5 0 36 41 18 0 0 59 5 22
2020 CR-05 8 0 58 25 8 0 0 33 8 12
2019 CR 8 33 29 13 17 0 0 29 42 24
2019 CR-05 15 15 23 15 31 0 0 46 31 13
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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 16 26 30 7 10 0 10 47 20 10
2020 CR 27 32 18 5 5 9 5 68 11 22
2020 CR-05 17 42 17 8 8 8 0 64 18 12
2019 CR 16 36 32 8 0 8 0 57 9 25
2019 CR-05 14 36 29 7 0 14 0 58 8 14
2018 CR 9 27 41 0 14 5 5 40 15 22
2018 CR-04 0 25 50 0 17 0 8 27 18 12
2018 CR-05 20 30 30 0 10 10 0 56 11 10

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 42 25 8 0 18 7 0 72 19 10
2020 CR 59 27 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 22
2020 CR-05 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 CR 32 36 16 12 4 0 0 68 16 25
2019 CR-05 57 21 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2018 CR 18 45 5 9 18 5 0 67 29 22
2018 CR-04 8 58 8 0 17 8 0 73 18 12
2018 CR-05 30 30 0 20 20 0 0 60 40 10

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 41 49 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2020 CR 67 19 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21
2020 CR-05 36 36 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2019 CR 48 28 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 25
2019 CR-05 50 36 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 CR 27 50 14 0 9 0 0 77 9 22
2018 CR-04 25 42 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2018 CR-05 30 60 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 23 45 22 0 10 0 0 68 10 10
2020 CR 50 32 9 5 0 0 5 86 5 22
2020 CR-05 42 33 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2019 CR 36 36 16 12 0 0 0 72 12 25
2019 CR-05 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 CR 18 45 9 14 9 0 5 67 24 22
2018 CR-04 8 50 8 8 17 0 8 64 27 12
2018 CR-05 30 40 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

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 CR 54 9 10 9 0 18 0 77 11 10

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 CR 54 17 10 0 0 18 0 88 0 10
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 26 7 33 0 10 0 23 43 13 10
2020 CR 50 14 18 14 0 0 5 67 14 22
2020 CR-05 50 17 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12
2019 CR 56 24 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 25
2019 CR-05 71 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 28 23 40 0 0 10 0 56 0 10
2020 CR 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 22
2020 CR-05 42 42 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2019 CR 60 24 4 12 0 0 0 84 12 25
2019 CR-05 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 CR 36 41 9 5 9 0 0 77 14 22
2018 CR-04 25 58 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2018 CR-05 50 20 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10

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 CR 28 23 31 0 0 10 9 62 0 10
2020 CR 68 14 14 5 0 0 0 82 5 22
2020 CR-05 58 17 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 42 18 20 9 0 12 0 68 10 10
2020 CR 55 27 5 9 5 0 0 82 14 22
2020 CR-05 42 33 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12
2019 CR 48 32 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 25
2019 CR-05 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 CR 18 41 14 9 14 0 5 62 24 22
2018 CR-04 8 50 17 8 8 0 8 64 18 12
2018 CR-05 30 30 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 10

Question 29. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 74 8 10 0 0 0 7 89 0 10

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 CR 51 29 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2020 CR 73 14 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2020 CR-05 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2019 CR 56 32 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2019 CR-05 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2018 CR 36 32 18 0 14 0 0 68 14 22
2018 CR-04 25 42 17 0 17 0 0 67 17 12
2018 CR-05 50 20 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10

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 CR 69 13 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2019 CR 84 8 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 25
2019 CR-05 86 7 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 53 10 37 0 0 0 0 63 0 10
2020 CR 73 9 14 0 5 0 0 82 5 22
2020 CR-05 58 8 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2019 CR 32 32 16 12 4 4 0 67 17 25
2019 CR-05 50 7 29 7 0 7 0 62 8 14
2018 CR 14 45 18 9 14 0 0 59 23 22
2018 CR-04 0 42 25 17 17 0 0 42 33 12
2018 CR-05 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10

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 CR 43 10 32 15 0 0 0 53 15 10
2020 CR 59 23 14 5 0 0 0 82 5 22
2020 CR-05 42 25 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12
2019 CR 35 26 17 22 0 0 0 61 22 23
2019 CR-05 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2018 CR 23 23 23 23 9 0 0 45 32 22
2018 CR-04 17 17 17 33 17 0 0 33 50 12
2018 CR-05 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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 CR 43 28 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 10
2020 CR 55 18 14 5 0 9 0 80 5 22
2020 CR-05 33 25 17 8 0 17 0 70 10 12
2019 CR 28 28 20 20 0 4 0 58 21 25
2019 CR-05 43 21 14 14 0 7 0 69 15 14
2018 CR 9 36 23 32 0 0 0 45 32 22
2018 CR-04 0 33 17 50 0 0 0 33 50 12
2018 CR-05 20 40 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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 CR 36 42 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2020 CR 55 18 18 5 5 0 0 73 9 22
2020 CR-05 50 0 33 8 8 0 0 50 17 12
2019 CR 26 43 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 23
2019 CR-05 46 38 8 8 0 0 0 85 8 13
2018 CR 9 32 27 14 18 0 0 41 32 22
2018 CR-04 0 17 42 17 25 0 0 17 42 12
2018 CR-05 20 50 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10

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 CR 12 32 10 13 0 33 0 65 20 10
2020 CR 27 18 9 5 0 32 9 77 8 22
2020 CR-05 42 17 8 0 0 25 8 88 0 12
2019 CR 36 20 16 4 8 12 4 67 14 25
2019 CR-05 36 14 21 0 0 21 7 70 0 14
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 43 13 36 7 0 0 0 57 7 10
2020 CR 64 9 14 9 5 0 0 73 14 22
2020 CR-05 58 8 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2019 CR 24 40 32 0 4 0 0 64 4 25
2019 CR-05 43 36 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2018 CR 18 36 36 9 0 0 0 55 9 22
2018 CR-04 0 50 42 8 0 0 0 50 8 12
2018 CR-05 40 20 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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 CR 29 38 8 18 7 0 0 67 25 10
2020 CR 45 23 23 9 0 0 0 68 9 22
2020 CR-05 33 25 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 12
2019 CR 12 40 28 4 12 4 0 54 17 25
2019 CR-05 21 50 14 0 7 7 0 77 8 14

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 61 7 8 13 0 0 10 76 15 10
2020 CR 59 14 18 0 0 9 0 80 0 22
2020 CR-05 50 17 25 0 0 8 0 73 0 12
2019 CR 24 40 20 8 0 8 0 70 9 25
2019 CR-05 43 29 14 0 0 14 0 83 0 14
2018 CR 23 36 23 9 0 9 0 65 10 22
2018 CR-04 8 42 33 17 0 0 0 50 17 12
2018 CR-05 40 30 10 0 0 20 0 88 0 10

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 CR 47 27 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 10
2020 CR 59 18 14 5 0 5 0 81 5 22
2020 CR-05 50 17 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12
2019 CR 36 28 28 4 0 4 0 67 4 25
2019 CR-05 50 29 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 14
2018 CR 32 14 41 5 9 0 0 45 14 22
2018 CR-04 17 17 50 8 8 0 0 33 17 12
2018 CR-05 50 10 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10

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 CR 20 7 29 10 15 10 9 34 31 10
2020 CR 45 14 18 5 5 9 5 68 11 22
2020 CR-05 50 8 17 8 8 0 8 64 18 12
2019 CR 16 24 16 16 20 4 4 43 39 25
2019 CR-05 29 14 14 14 14 7 7 50 33 14
2018 CR 14 18 5 23 32 5 5 35 60 22
2018 CR-04 0 8 0 42 42 0 8 9 91 12
2018 CR-05 30 30 10 0 20 10 0 67 22 10

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 CR 29 25 16 13 7 10 0 59 23 10
2020 CR 59 23 0 14 0 5 0 86 14 22
2020 CR-05 58 25 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12
2019 CR 28 44 16 4 8 0 0 72 12 25
2019 CR-05 36 50 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 CR 14 32 23 9 18 5 0 48 29 22
2018 CR-04 0 33 33 8 17 8 0 36 27 12
2018 CR-05 30 30 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 10

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 CR 30 16 22 10 22 0 0 46 32 10
2020 CR 55 23 9 9 0 0 5 81 10 22
2020 CR-05 58 17 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2019 CR 24 36 24 4 0 4 8 68 5 25
2019 CR-05 29 50 14 0 0 0 7 85 0 14

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 36 7 16 0 21 20 0 54 26 10
2020 CR 59 18 9 9 0 0 5 81 10 22
2020 CR-05 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 CR 36 36 12 4 0 8 4 82 5 25
2019 CR-05 43 36 7 0 0 7 7 92 0 14

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 58 0 13 0 0 29 0 81 0 10
2020 CR 91 0 0 0 0 5 5 100 0 22
2020 CR-05 92 0 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 12
2019 CR 84 0 4 0 0 4 8 95 0 25
2019 CR-05 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 51 0 13 0 18 18 0 62 22 10
2020 CR 68 14 0 14 0 0 5 86 14 22
2020 CR-05 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2019 CR 68 8 8 0 0 4 12 90 0 25
2019 CR-05 57 14 14 0 0 0 14 83 0 14

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 15 17 29 7 13 0 19 39 25 10
2020 CR 27 50 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 22
2020 CR-05 17 50 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
2019 CR 8 40 24 8 16 4 0 50 25 25
2019 CR-05 7 57 29 0 0 7 0 69 0 14
2018 CR 10 24 24 24 14 0 5 35 40 21

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 CR 16 27 32 15 0 10 0 48 16 10
2020 CR 55 23 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22
2020 CR-05 50 17 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12
2019 CR 16 56 16 12 0 0 0 72 12 25
2019 CR-05 21 57 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2018 CR 5 32 36 18 5 0 5 38 24 22
2018 CR-04 0 17 42 25 8 0 8 18 36 12
2018 CR-05 10 50 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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 CR 27 23 49 0 0 0 0 51 0 10
2020 CR 71 19 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21
2020 CR-05 55 27 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2019 CR 36 52 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 25
2019 CR-05 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 CR 32 36 18 9 5 0 0 68 14 22
2018 CR-04 8 50 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12
2018 CR-05 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 CR 64 0 19 0 0 17 0 78 0 10
2020 CR 73 14 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 22
2020 CR-05 67 17 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2019 CR 50 29 13 4 0 4 0 83 4 24
2019 CR-05 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2018 CR 45 27 14 9 5 0 0 73 14 22
2018 CR-04 33 25 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 12
2018 CR-05 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 CR 39 16 0 10 9 26 0 75 25 10
2020 CR 45 27 14 0 0 14 0 84 0 22
2020 CR-05 50 33 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12

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 CR 58 32 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2020 CR 73 14 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 22
2020 CR-05 67 8 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12

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 CR 0 10 0 13 26 0 50 80 20 10

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 CR 19 9 24 0 0 31 19 54 0 10

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 CR 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 CR 77 14 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 22
2020 CR-05 75 8 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2019 CR 48 32 16 4 0 0 0 80 4 25
2019 CR-05 71 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 CR 36 32 9 23 0 0 0 68 23 22
2018 CR-04 17 50 8 25 0 0 0 67 25 12
2018 CR-05 60 10 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

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 CR 46 23 10 21 0 0 0 69 21 10
2020 CR 71 10 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 21
2020 CR-05 55 18 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2019 CR 40 24 28 0 4 4 0 67 4 25
2019 CR-05 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 CR 27 18 32 18 5 0 0 45 23 22
2018 CR-04 17 17 42 17 8 0 0 33 25 12
2018 CR-05 40 20 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10

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 CR 46 23 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 10
2020 CR 71 10 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21
2020 CR-05 64 9 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2019 CR 36 36 16 8 0 4 0 75 8 25
2019 CR-05 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 CR 27 18 36 14 5 0 0 45 18 22
2018 CR-04 17 17 42 17 8 0 0 33 25 12
2018 CR-05 40 20 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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 CR 32 23 12 10 13 10 0 61 26 10
2020 CR 55 5 32 5 5 0 0 59 9 22
2020 CR-05 58 8 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
2019 CR 36 20 16 16 12 0 0 56 28 25
2019 CR-05 43 21 14 14 7 0 0 64 21 14
2018 CR 32 14 23 18 5 5 5 50 25 22
2018 CR-04 25 25 17 17 8 0 8 55 27 12
2018 CR-05 40 0 30 20 0 10 0 44 22 10
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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 CR 38 40 22 10
2020 CR 23 45 32 22
2020 CR-05 33 50 17 12
2019 CR 32 36 32 25
2019 CR-05 21 43 36 14
2018 CR 27 9 64 22
2018 CR-04 33 0 67 12
2018 CR-05 20 20 60 10
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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
2018 CR 23 77 22

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
2020 CR 36 0 5 5 0 36 18 80 10 22
2020 CR-05 50 0 8 0 0 42 0 86 0 12
2019 CR 12 8 40 8 4 20 8 28 17 25
2019 CR-05 21 0 43 0 0 21 14 33 0 14
2018 CR 18 14 32 23 0 14 0 37 26 22
2018 CR-04 8 17 33 33 0 8 0 27 36 12
2018 CR-05 30 10 30 10 0 20 0 50 13 10

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 CR 43 28 10 0 0 8 10 88 0 10
2020 CR 55 9 23 0 0 9 5 74 0 22
2020 CR-05 67 8 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2019 CR 29 38 17 4 4 4 4 73 9 24
2019 CR-05 46 38 8 0 0 0 8 92 0 13
2018 CR 27 27 27 14 0 5 0 57 14 22
2018 CR-04 25 17 33 25 0 0 0 42 25 12
2018 CR-05 30 40 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 10
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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
2020 CR 0 100 22
2020 CR-05 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
2020 CR 45 0 5 0 0 45 5 91 0 22
2020 CR-05 50 0 8 0 0 42 0 86 0 12
2019 CR 16 20 32 8 0 12 12 47 11 25
2019 CR-05 21 21 21 0 0 14 21 67 0 14
2018 CR 18 18 23 14 0 23 5 50 19 22
2018 CR-04 8 33 25 17 0 8 8 50 20 12
2018 CR-05 30 0 20 10 0 40 0 50 17 10

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
2020 CR 59 5 18 0 0 14 5 78 0 22
2020 CR-05 75 0 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2019 CR 28 28 24 8 0 8 4 64 9 25
2019 CR-05 43 36 7 0 0 7 7 92 0 14
2018 CR 32 18 27 14 0 9 0 55 15 22
2018 CR-04 33 17 25 25 0 0 0 50 25 12
2018 CR-05 30 20 30 0 0 20 0 63 0 10
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 16 23 10 12 40 0 0 39 51 10
2020 CR 27 36 18 14 5 0 0 64 18 22
2020 CR-05 17 33 25 17 8 0 0 50 25 12
2019 CR 24 24 32 12 8 0 0 48 20 25
2019 CR-05 36 14 21 21 7 0 0 50 29 14
2018 CR 23 14 18 36 9 0 0 36 45 22
2018 CR-04 17 8 17 42 17 0 0 25 58 12
2018 CR-05 30 20 20 30 0 0 0 50 30 10

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 CR 22 32 31 9 7 0 0 53 16 10
2020 CR 36 23 27 5 0 5 5 65 5 22
2020 CR-05 25 25 42 8 0 0 0 50 8 12
2019 CR 24 44 24 0 8 0 0 68 8 25
2019 CR-05 29 43 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14
2018 CR 9 50 36 5 0 0 0 59 5 22
2018 CR-04 8 42 42 8 0 0 0 50 8 12
2018 CR-05 10 60 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

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 CR 30 19 23 8 0 0 20 61 10 10
2020 CR 59 14 14 0 5 5 5 80 5 22
2020 CR-05 50 25 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2019 CR 32 40 20 0 8 0 0 72 8 25
2019 CR-05 50 29 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2018 CR 23 55 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 22
2018 CR-04 25 50 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2018 CR-05 20 60 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10

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 CR 20 23 13 7 18 0 19 53 30 10
2020 CR 45 18 18 14 5 0 0 64 18 22
2020 CR-05 25 17 25 25 8 0 0 42 33 12
2019 CR 32 28 20 16 4 0 0 60 20 25
2019 CR-05 29 29 21 21 0 0 0 57 21 14
2018 CR 14 36 27 18 5 0 0 50 23 22
2018 CR-04 17 17 42 25 0 0 0 33 25 12
2018 CR-05 10 60 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10

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 CR 52 0 24 0 7 0 17 63 9 10
2020 CR 68 18 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 22
2020 CR-05 50 33 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 12
2019 CR 60 20 8 4 0 4 4 87 4 25
2019 CR-05 71 7 7 0 0 7 7 92 0 14
2018 CR 68 27 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2018 CR-04 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2018 CR-05 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 CR 22 33 7 21 18 0 0 54 38 10
2020 CR 50 14 23 14 0 0 0 64 14 22
2020 CR-05 33 25 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 12
2019 CR 24 40 28 4 4 0 0 64 8 25
2019 CR-05 21 43 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14
2018 CR 23 32 27 14 5 0 0 55 18 22
2018 CR-04 17 33 17 25 8 0 0 50 33 12
2018 CR-05 30 30 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10

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 CR 36 41 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 10
2020 CR 50 32 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 22
2020 CR-05 33 50 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2019 CR 32 44 12 8 0 0 4 79 8 25
2019 CR-05 43 36 14 0 0 0 7 85 0 14
2018 CR 10 48 29 14 0 0 0 57 14 21

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 CR 26 42 22 0 0 10 0 76 0 10
2020 CR 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22
2020 CR-05 50 25 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12
2019 CR 36 28 16 16 4 0 0 64 20 25
2019 CR-05 50 21 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14
2018 CR 18 36 41 5 0 0 0 55 5 22
2018 CR-04 0 42 50 8 0 0 0 42 8 12
2018 CR-05 40 30 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

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 CR 35 42 13 10 0 0 0 76 10 10
2020 CR 67 10 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 21
2020 CR-05 67 17 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2019 CR 36 36 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 25
2019 CR-05 57 36 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2018 CR 18 50 18 14 0 0 0 68 14 22
2018 CR-04 8 42 25 25 0 0 0 50 25 12
2018 CR-05 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 CR 36 17 18 8 21 0 0 53 29 10
2020 CR 68 9 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22
2020 CR-05 58 17 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2019 CR 48 28 8 8 4 4 0 79 13 25
2019 CR-05 71 21 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 14

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 20 39 0 21 10 0 10 66 34 10
2020 CR 50 23 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 22
2020 CR-05 42 25 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12

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 CR 49 37 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2020 CR 45 32 14 5 5 0 0 77 9 22
2020 CR-05 33 42 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2019 CR 20 48 12 4 12 4 0 71 17 25
2019 CR-05 36 29 14 7 7 7 0 69 15 14
2018 CR 32 27 27 9 5 0 0 59 14 22
2018 CR-04 25 8 50 8 8 0 0 33 17 12
2018 CR-05 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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 CR 36 47 0 0 7 0 10 92 8 10
2020 CR 50 23 18 5 0 0 5 76 5 22
2020 CR-05 25 33 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 12
2019 CR 52 28 16 0 0 0 4 83 0 25
2019 CR-05 79 14 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2018 CR 45 32 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22
2018 CR-04 25 42 25 8 0 0 0 67 8 12
2018 CR-05 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 CR 27 24 20 7 21 0 0 52 28 10
2020 CR 45 23 14 14 0 0 5 71 14 22
2020 CR-05 17 33 25 25 0 0 0 50 25 12

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 CR 57 16 0 7 10 10 0 80 20 10
2020 CR 50 32 9 5 0 0 5 86 5 22
2020 CR-05 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 CR 71 17 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 24
2019 CR-05 79 14 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2018 CR 59 27 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 22
2018 CR-04 42 42 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2018 CR-05 80 10 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 CR 59 7 13 0 10 0 10 74 11 10
2020 CR 95 0 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 22
2020 CR-05 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 CR 72 4 12 8 0 0 4 79 8 25
2019 CR-05 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2018 CR 45 27 14 9 5 0 0 73 14 22
2018 CR-04 33 25 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12
2018 CR-05 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10

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 CR 36 16 38 0 0 0 10 57 0 10
2020 CR 62 24 5 5 0 5 0 90 5 21
2020 CR-05 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 CR 44 40 4 4 8 0 0 84 12 25
2019 CR-05 57 29 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2018 CR 23 41 23 14 0 0 0 64 14 22
2018 CR-04 17 58 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2018 CR-05 30 20 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10

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 CR 72 0 7 0 10 0 10 80 11 10
2020 CR 77 14 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 22
2020 CR-05 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 CR 48 32 8 4 4 0 4 83 8 25
2019 CR-05 57 29 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 14
2018 CR 36 18 23 18 5 0 0 55 23 22
2018 CR-04 25 17 25 25 8 0 0 42 33 12
2018 CR-05 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10

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 CR 41 8 0 0 0 0 51 100 0 10
2020 CR 68 9 0 0 0 5 18 100 0 22
2020 CR-05 58 17 0 0 0 0 25 100 0 12
2019 CR 46 8 0 4 4 0 38 87 13 24
2019 CR-05 38 8 0 0 0 0 54 100 0 13
2018 CR 52 10 5 0 0 0 33 93 0 21

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 CR 71 8 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 10
2020 CR 68 14 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 22
2020 CR-05 50 25 17 0 0 0 8 82 0 12
2019 CR 68 16 8 4 0 0 4 88 4 25
2019 CR-05 64 14 14 0 0 0 7 85 0 14
2018 CR 41 36 14 5 5 0 0 77 9 22
2018 CR-04 25 42 17 8 8 0 0 67 17 12
2018 CR-05 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

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 CR 29 15 20 10 18 8 0 48 30 10
2020 CR 55 23 18 0 5 0 0 77 5 22
2020 CR-05 67 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2019 CR 36 32 16 8 4 0 4 71 13 25
2019 CR-05 50 43 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14
2018 CR 27 45 5 18 5 0 0 73 23 22
2018 CR-04 0 50 8 33 8 0 0 50 42 12
2018 CR-05 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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 CR 22 16 19 0 25 8 10 46 31 10
2020 CR 55 32 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 22
2020 CR-05 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 CR 16 52 12 16 0 0 4 71 17 25
2019 CR-05 21 50 14 7 0 0 7 77 8 14
2018 CR 33 33 19 14 0 0 0 67 14 21

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 CR 19 22 26 16 18 0 0 41 33 10
2020 CR 36 41 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 22
2020 CR-05 17 42 25 17 0 0 0 58 17 12
2019 CR 16 56 24 4 0 0 0 72 4 25
2019 CR-05 14 71 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 CR 5 32 45 14 5 0 0 36 18 22
2018 CR-04 0 17 58 17 8 0 0 17 25 12
2018 CR-05 10 50 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10

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 CR 7 26 48 19 0 0 0 19 33 10
2020 CR 5 9 41 27 18 0 0 45 14 22
2020 CR-05 8 0 50 25 17 0 0 42 8 12
2019 CR 16 4 48 32 0 0 0 32 20 25
2019 CR-05 0 0 57 43 0 0 0 43 0 14
2018 CR 5 33 43 14 5 0 0 19 38 21
2018 CR-04 9 36 45 0 9 0 0 9 45 11
2018 CR-05 0 30 40 30 0 0 0 30 30 10

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 CR 43 7 29 0 10 10 0 56 11 10
2020 CR 55 32 5 5 0 5 0 90 5 22
2020 CR-05 42 42 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 CR 44 28 20 4 4 0 0 72 8 25
2019 CR-05 64 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 CR 27 32 18 5 14 5 0 62 19 22
2018 CR-04 17 25 25 8 25 0 0 42 33 12
2018 CR-05 40 40 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 CR 22 9 25 27 18 10

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 CR 43 23 0 0 10 10 13 87 13 10
2020 CR 68 14 5 14 0 0 0 82 14 22
2020 CR-05 67 17 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 12

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 CR 43 23 0 0 10 10 13 87 13 10
2020 CR 59 14 14 14 0 0 0 73 14 22
2020 CR-05 50 25 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12

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 CR 43 23 0 0 10 0 23 87 13 10
2020 CR 68 14 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22
2020 CR-05 58 8 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 12

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 CR 43 28 8 0 10 0 10 79 11 10
2020 CR 68 18 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2020 CR-05 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2019 CR 44 16 28 8 4 0 0 60 12 25
2019 CR-05 57 21 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2018 CR 23 18 27 14 18 0 0 41 32 22
2018 CR-04 8 25 33 8 25 0 0 33 33 12
2018 CR-05 40 10 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10
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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 CR 41 59 10
2020 CR 9 91 22
2020 CR-05 17 83 12
2019 CR 24 76 25
2019 CR-05 14 86 14

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 CR 26 21 8 7 10 10 17 64 24 10
2020 CR 59 27 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22
2020 CR-05 58 25 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
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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 CR 29 26 35 10 10
2020 CR 18 50 27 5 22
2020 CR-05 17 33 50 0 12

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 CR 32 19 0 0 21 8 20 71 29 10
2020 CR 36 18 14 5 5 0 23 71 12 22
2020 CR-05 33 17 25 8 8 0 8 55 18 12
2019 CR 36 8 20 16 12 0 8 48 30 25
2019 CR-05 43 0 21 21 14 0 0 43 36 14
2018 CR 36 23 14 14 0 5 9 68 16 22
2018 CR-04 17 33 17 17 0 0 17 60 20 12
2018 CR-05 60 10 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 10
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