2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Library and Archives 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
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 40 44 2 9 4 0 0 84 14 230
2022 Woman 35 51 3 10 1 0 0 86 11 410
2020 Man 34 42 10 11 2 0 0 77 13 226
2020 Woman 32 49 5 12 2 0 0 81 14 466

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 67 27 3 1 0 2 0 96 1 230
2022 Woman 70 24 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 410
2020 Man 65 25 4 2 2 1 0 92 4 223
2020 Woman 72 22 2 3 0 0 0 94 3 465

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 49 36 7 4 2 0 2 87 6 230
2022 Woman 49 33 6 7 2 0 1 84 9 410
2020 Man 34 38 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 226
2020 Woman 34 39 11 12 4 0 0 73 16 466
2019 Man 49 36 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 273
2019 Woman 52 36 5 6 1 0 0 88 7 538

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 36 40 11 8 3 0 0 77 11 230
2022 Woman 38 40 8 11 2 0 0 79 13 410
2020 Man 31 40 18 8 2 0 2 72 11 225
2020 Woman 37 40 11 9 2 0 1 78 10 465
2019 Man 31 44 14 8 3 0 0 76 10 273
2019 Woman 36 43 8 11 2 0 0 79 13 537
2018 Man 26 51 15 6 2 0 0 76 8 218
2018 Woman 32 49 8 8 2 0 0 82 10 423

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
(%)
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 54 31 7 5 1 1 0 86 7 230
2022 Woman 49 38 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 410
2020 Man 39 36 13 7 4 0 0 75 11 225
2020 Woman 40 40 9 9 1 0 0 80 10 464
2019 Man 51 33 9 6 0 1 0 84 6 272
2019 Woman 52 36 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 535

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 51 31 6 5 3 1 2 86 8 230
2022 Woman 49 34 7 7 2 1 1 84 9 410
2020 Man 47 32 12 4 4 0 0 80 7 223
2020 Woman 50 33 9 5 2 0 0 83 7 461
2019 Man 53 29 8 5 3 1 1 83 8 273
2019 Woman 50 30 9 7 3 1 1 81 9 538
2018 Man 43 36 13 3 3 2 0 81 6 217
2018 Woman 50 34 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 423

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 43 34 12 7 3 0 1 78 9 230
2022 Woman 44 39 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 410
2020 Man 38 39 12 6 4 1 0 78 10 226
2020 Woman 39 44 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 467
2019 Man 43 34 15 6 3 0 0 77 9 272
2019 Woman 44 42 7 5 2 0 0 86 6 539
2018 Man 37 39 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 218
2018 Woman 43 41 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 419

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
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Total responses
2022 Man 34 33 18 8 7 0 0 67 15 230
2022 Woman 35 37 15 7 5 1 0 73 12 410
2020 Man 32 35 16 10 7 0 0 68 17 225
2020 Woman 40 36 11 10 3 0 0 76 13 467
2019 Man 35 37 13 7 7 0 0 73 14 273
2019 Woman 34 42 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 539
2018 Man 27 34 21 9 8 1 0 61 17 217
2018 Woman 35 38 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 424

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 41 38 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 230
2022 Woman 42 40 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 410
2020 Man 38 39 13 9 2 0 0 76 10 225
2020 Woman 40 45 7 7 1 0 0 85 8 466
2019 Man 39 39 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 272
2019 Woman 39 43 8 8 2 0 0 83 9 536
2018 Man 33 41 18 5 4 0 0 74 8 218
2018 Woman 39 43 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 423

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 54 32 8 2 2 1 0 88 4 230
2022 Woman 56 34 4 4 1 0 0 90 6 405
2020 Man 52 32 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 223
2020 Woman 52 38 8 1 1 0 0 89 2 467
2019 Man 50 39 6 3 1 0 0 89 4 273
2019 Woman 51 38 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 538
2018 Man 47 39 11 3 1 0 0 86 4 217
2018 Woman 54 37 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 425

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
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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 36 38 13 5 7 0 1 75 12 225
2022 Woman 38 37 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 405
2020 Man 37 30 17 9 7 0 0 67 16 225
2020 Woman 39 38 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 466
2019 Man 40 33 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 273
2019 Woman 38 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 10 539
2018 Man 30 36 19 9 5 0 0 67 14 216
2018 Woman 34 45 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 424

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
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 55 32 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 230
2022 Woman 53 36 8 1 1 0 0 89 2 410
2020 Man 53 35 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 223
2020 Woman 53 37 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 462
2019 Man 55 30 11 2 2 0 0 86 4 271
2019 Woman 55 34 9 2 1 0 0 89 2 536
2018 Man 54 29 12 4 1 0 0 84 4 215
2018 Woman 56 34 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 423

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 34 41 11 5 7 1 0 76 12 225
2022 Woman 32 37 16 9 5 0 1 70 14 410
2020 Man 37 36 15 7 5 0 0 73 12 224
2020 Woman 32 40 15 9 4 0 0 73 13 467
2019 Man 38 38 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 272
2019 Woman 36 37 13 9 6 0 0 73 14 539
2018 Man 29 43 16 6 5 0 0 72 11 214
2018 Woman 33 43 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 424

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
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 42 33 12 8 3 1 0 76 12 230
2022 Woman 38 36 14 6 4 0 2 75 10 410
2020 Man 35 37 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 225
2020 Woman 40 36 13 8 3 0 0 77 10 466
2019 Man 39 34 18 4 5 0 0 73 9 273
2019 Woman 42 36 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 538
2018 Man 33 34 21 5 5 1 0 69 10 215
2018 Woman 39 38 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 421

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
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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 39 36 13 8 3 1 0 76 11 230
2022 Woman 36 38 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 410
2020 Man 33 43 14 8 3 0 0 75 11 225
2020 Woman 33 46 13 7 2 0 0 79 9 460
2019 Man 40 40 11 7 1 0 1 81 8 271
2019 Woman 35 43 10 9 1 0 1 79 11 537
2018 Man 31 42 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 214
2018 Woman 34 46 13 6 2 0 0 80 8 421

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 50 32 11 2 3 1 1 84 5 230
2022 Woman 47 38 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 410
2020 Man 45 38 12 3 3 0 0 83 6 226
2020 Woman 49 38 9 5 1 0 0 86 5 466
2019 Man 42 40 12 3 2 0 0 82 5 273
2019 Woman 50 38 7 5 1 0 0 87 6 537
2018 Man 40 42 11 5 1 0 0 83 7 216
2018 Woman 50 38 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 425

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 52 26 10 5 4 1 2 80 9 230
2022 Woman 45 28 13 6 5 0 3 75 11 410
2020 Man 43 34 14 3 5 0 1 78 8 226
2020 Woman 46 30 13 6 4 0 1 77 10 467
2019 Man 50 35 8 4 1 0 1 86 5 271
2019 Woman 50 29 13 5 3 0 1 79 8 534
2018 Man 44 38 12 4 2 1 1 82 6 218
2018 Woman 46 32 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 425

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
(%)
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
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Total responses
2022 Man 8 15 30 26 17 1 3 45 24 230
2022 Woman 8 24 32 21 9 2 3 32 34 410
2020 Man 5 19 39 27 9 0 1 37 24 226
2020 Woman 8 21 39 21 10 0 1 31 29 464
2019 Man 3 15 37 29 14 1 0 43 19 273
2019 Woman 6 18 38 24 12 1 0 36 25 540
2018 Man 4 22 35 26 12 0 0 38 27 219
2018 Woman 4 19 47 20 8 1 0 29 24 426

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
(%)
Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 9 20 28 19 19 3 3 40 30 230
2022 Woman 11 20 32 17 12 2 5 31 34 410
2020 Man 8 16 36 22 13 3 2 37 25 226
2020 Woman 12 21 32 22 9 2 2 33 34 463
2019 Man 12 18 27 22 15 4 2 39 32 273
2019 Woman 9 18 35 19 14 3 3 35 28 538
2018 Man 9 24 31 23 7 4 2 32 35 218
2018 Woman 9 21 37 21 9 3 1 31 31 425

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 Man 5 7 25 27 29 3 4 60 13 225
2022 Woman 5 10 33 27 20 1 3 49 16 410
2020 Man 4 11 23 36 24 0 1 61 16 223
2020 Woman 4 12 33 32 17 1 1 50 17 461
2019 Man 3 10 22 42 22 0 1 65 13 273
2019 Woman 3 12 30 31 22 1 2 54 15 538
2018 Man 1 11 31 35 19 0 2 55 13 217
2018 Woman 2 12 32 35 17 2 1 53 14 421

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
(%)
Sometimes
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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 17 15 19 19 24 4 2 46 34 225
2022 Woman 22 23 23 12 13 1 5 27 49 410
2020 Man 17 29 25 15 14 0 0 29 46 225
2020 Woman 22 25 21 16 13 1 2 30 48 465
2019 Man 8 17 29 24 20 1 2 45 25 273
2019 Woman 12 17 29 21 18 1 2 40 29 536
2018 Man 10 25 30 23 10 1 0 33 36 218
2018 Woman 13 21 34 18 10 2 2 30 35 425

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
(%)
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 9 16 19 19 24 8 5 50 28 225
2022 Woman 13 23 23 18 15 4 5 36 39 410
2020 Man 8 19 20 32 16 3 1 51 28 223
2020 Woman 8 16 29 25 18 2 2 44 25 462
2019 Man 6 10 25 27 25 4 3 57 17 270
2019 Woman 6 15 29 26 19 3 3 47 22 538
2018 Man 6 16 24 34 16 3 0 53 23 219
2018 Woman 7 16 32 27 13 4 2 42 24 425

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 11 17 25 22 17 6 2 43 30 230
2022 Woman 9 18 34 18 12 3 5 33 30 410
2020 Man 8 18 38 24 9 3 1 34 27 224
2020 Woman 10 18 33 21 14 3 1 36 29 465
2019 Man 10 20 26 25 15 3 1 41 31 271
2019 Woman 9 18 37 18 14 1 2 33 28 538
2018 Man 9 22 36 21 11 1 1 32 31 218
2018 Woman 8 20 37 20 9 4 1 31 30 425

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2022 Man 5 14 32 25 18 2 3 46 20 230
2022 Woman 5 16 34 26 16 0 2 43 21 410
2020 Man 6 16 38 31 8 1 0 39 23 224
2020 Woman 4 16 41 27 10 0 1 38 21 465
2019 Man 8 18 40 21 11 0 2 33 26 272
2019 Woman 9 18 43 20 10 1 0 30 27 539
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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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
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 35 27 17 4 4 7 5 70 10 230
2022 Woman 28 27 16 6 4 11 8 68 12 410
2020 Man 29 35 20 8 2 5 1 68 11 225
2020 Woman 27 34 17 7 4 6 6 69 12 465
2019 Man 36 27 12 8 5 7 5 72 14 272
2019 Woman 27 34 15 6 5 8 5 70 12 538
2018 Man 27 31 24 10 3 5 0 61 13 218
2018 Woman 23 40 13 10 5 6 2 69 16 421

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
(%)
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 62 25 6 2 4 2 1 89 5 230
2022 Woman 55 30 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 410
2020 Man 51 30 8 6 3 1 0 82 10 226
2020 Woman 54 31 6 5 3 1 0 86 8 467
2019 Man 53 29 5 8 4 1 0 83 12 272
2019 Woman 48 35 7 5 5 1 0 83 10 539
2018 Man 44 31 9 10 3 2 0 77 14 218
2018 Woman 48 34 6 7 3 1 0 83 11 420

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
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 70 18 3 6 2 1 1 90 7 230
2022 Woman 61 30 3 4 3 0 0 90 7 410
2020 Man 55 32 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 224
2020 Woman 60 30 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 464
2019 Man 57 30 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 272
2019 Woman 51 36 6 4 2 0 0 88 7 536
2018 Man 48 36 10 5 0 0 0 85 6 219
2018 Woman 50 38 7 3 3 0 0 88 6 421

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 48 39 7 3 2 2 0 88 5 230
2022 Woman 52 34 7 2 3 1 2 88 5 410
2020 Man 46 36 11 2 2 2 0 84 4 226
2020 Woman 49 39 8 2 1 1 1 89 3 462
2019 Man 48 33 14 2 2 1 0 82 4 273
2019 Woman 43 40 10 5 1 1 0 84 6 535
2018 Man 36 44 15 3 0 2 0 81 3 219
2018 Woman 40 45 9 3 1 1 1 87 4 422

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 44 25 13 5 3 6 4 77 9 230
2022 Woman 43 32 10 2 3 6 4 83 6 410

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 Man 43 26 12 6 3 7 3 77 10 230
2022 Woman 38 34 11 3 3 7 4 80 7 410
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 28 9 4 2 2 8 83 7 230
2022 Woman 49 27 11 3 2 0 8 83 5 410
2020 Man 48 24 15 6 1 1 4 76 8 226
2020 Woman 51 27 11 4 2 1 4 82 7 466
2019 Man 46 28 12 4 3 1 5 79 7 270
2019 Woman 50 26 10 3 4 2 6 82 7 537

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 47 30 14 5 2 2 0 78 8 225
2022 Woman 47 32 10 6 3 0 2 80 10 410
2020 Man 45 34 13 5 3 0 0 79 7 226
2020 Woman 51 31 9 6 3 1 1 83 9 466
2019 Man 47 31 13 3 4 0 1 79 7 272
2019 Woman 42 33 12 6 4 0 1 77 10 537
2018 Man 45 33 14 5 3 0 0 78 8 217
2018 Woman 42 38 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 426

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career 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 51 27 11 3 4 2 2 82 7 230
2022 Woman 54 25 8 6 1 3 2 84 8 410
2020 Man 50 29 12 4 4 2 0 80 8 226
2020 Woman 56 25 9 4 3 2 1 84 7 466

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
(%)
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 54 33 6 4 1 1 1 89 5 225
2022 Woman 56 26 8 4 2 1 2 85 7 410
2020 Man 50 33 7 5 3 1 1 84 9 224
2020 Woman 54 31 8 3 3 0 1 86 6 466
2019 Man 53 28 10 5 2 1 1 83 7 273
2019 Woman 50 29 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 537
2018 Man 50 32 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 218
2018 Woman 49 31 8 8 4 0 0 81 12 423

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 Man 63 26 5 1 1 2 2 92 2 230
2022 Woman 69 18 3 3 4 2 1 90 7 410

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 62 25 6 3 2 0 1 88 5 230
2022 Woman 56 27 8 5 3 0 1 83 9 405
2020 Man 53 28 13 5 2 0 0 81 7 226
2020 Woman 62 25 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 466
2019 Man 55 28 9 4 3 0 1 84 6 272
2019 Woman 55 28 7 6 4 0 0 82 10 535
2018 Man 51 30 10 7 1 0 0 82 8 218
2018 Woman 53 29 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 426

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 Man 87 9 3 0 0 0 1 96 0 230
2022 Woman 85 12 1 0 1 0 1 98 1 410
2019 Man 82 14 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 270
2019 Woman 83 12 2 2 1 0 0 96 3 534
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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 Man 34 31 15 3 6 10 0 73 10 230
2022 Woman 33 33 14 6 4 9 0 73 11 410
2020 Man 28 33 16 6 6 9 1 68 14 226
2020 Woman 29 38 15 6 3 9 0 74 10 464
2019 Man 32 28 17 6 5 12 0 69 12 270
2019 Woman 30 38 14 8 2 8 0 74 10 534
2018 Man 25 32 21 8 5 9 0 62 14 219
2018 Woman 29 38 14 7 4 8 0 73 12 424

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 Man 27 28 22 9 9 4 1 58 19 225
2022 Woman 27 32 16 13 9 2 1 60 23 410
2020 Man 21 32 20 16 10 1 1 54 26 225
2020 Woman 22 40 18 13 4 3 0 64 18 467
2019 Man 28 32 20 8 6 7 0 64 14 271
2019 Woman 28 41 17 8 3 3 0 70 12 535
2018 Man 25 31 20 13 8 3 0 58 21 219
2018 Woman 28 42 14 10 5 2 0 71 15 419

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 Man 21 26 21 14 8 8 1 52 25 230
2022 Woman 19 26 20 16 12 6 1 49 30 410
2020 Man 16 28 20 18 11 6 1 48 31 224
2020 Woman 17 31 24 20 5 4 0 50 25 465
2019 Man 22 29 24 9 6 10 0 56 17 271
2019 Woman 19 38 22 10 4 8 0 61 15 533
2018 Man 17 28 24 14 8 8 0 50 24 218
2018 Woman 17 40 19 12 5 5 0 61 19 421

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 Man 26 29 18 12 9 6 0 58 22 230
2022 Woman 21 33 16 15 12 3 0 56 28 410
2020 Man 20 38 15 13 9 3 0 61 24 226
2020 Woman 20 41 16 14 7 2 0 62 22 467
2019 Man 23 34 19 10 8 4 0 60 20 271
2019 Woman 19 40 18 13 5 4 0 61 20 535
2018 Man 19 28 27 14 10 1 0 48 24 219
2018 Woman 20 40 17 11 9 3 0 62 21 423

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 Man 59 26 10 1 0 4 0 89 1 230
2022 Woman 64 23 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 410
2020 Man 66 25 6 1 1 1 0 92 2 226
2020 Woman 65 26 6 1 0 2 0 92 1 465
2019 Man 63 24 6 3 1 2 0 89 4 272
2019 Woman 63 26 7 1 0 2 0 91 2 538
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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 Man 32 40 15 8 3 2 0 74 11 230
2022 Woman 33 43 9 9 5 1 0 77 14 410
2020 Man 25 44 19 10 2 0 0 69 12 226
2020 Woman 32 47 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 467
2019 Man 32 48 12 5 1 2 0 81 6 272
2019 Woman 38 47 9 4 2 1 0 86 6 538
2018 Man 28 41 19 9 2 1 0 69 12 218
2018 Woman 36 46 12 4 1 1 0 83 5 418

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 Man 20 34 18 17 9 2 0 55 27 230
2022 Woman 15 28 21 19 15 2 0 44 35 410
2020 Man 16 32 22 20 8 2 0 49 29 223
2020 Woman 14 34 23 21 4 3 0 50 26 465
2019 Man 19 39 22 10 5 4 0 60 17 273
2019 Woman 17 41 21 11 6 4 0 60 18 535

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 Man 28 35 16 9 6 5 1 67 16 230
2022 Woman 27 42 13 10 5 3 1 72 15 405
2020 Man 26 36 18 11 2 6 1 66 15 225
2020 Woman 27 40 14 12 3 3 1 70 16 465
2019 Man 26 36 17 10 4 5 2 66 15 273
2019 Woman 28 38 14 9 5 6 0 71 15 538
2018 Man 21 38 21 9 5 6 1 63 15 217
2018 Woman 28 40 13 10 5 3 1 71 16 423

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 31 38 19 5 4 2 0 71 10 230
2022 Woman 31 39 19 7 2 3 0 71 9 410
2020 Man 24 42 24 5 1 3 0 68 7 224
2020 Woman 24 45 21 5 1 2 0 71 7 465
2019 Man 29 38 23 5 2 3 0 70 7 273
2019 Woman 27 39 23 7 2 3 0 68 9 539
2018 Man 23 36 25 8 3 5 0 62 12 219
2018 Woman 24 46 20 6 2 2 0 71 9 420

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 22 27 16 10 8 14 3 58 23 230
2022 Woman 20 26 22 10 9 11 2 52 23 410
2020 Man 19 27 18 9 10 14 2 56 22 224
2020 Woman 19 24 19 16 8 11 2 51 28 466
2019 Man 20 28 21 9 8 12 2 56 20 272
2019 Woman 18 25 21 10 10 13 3 52 23 538
2018 Man 17 31 23 10 8 9 2 54 20 218
2018 Woman 16 25 23 11 9 14 2 49 24 423

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 26 36 16 12 7 2 0 64 20 230
2022 Woman 23 37 14 14 10 3 0 61 25 410
2020 Man 19 34 21 15 10 1 0 53 25 225
2020 Woman 19 36 20 16 7 2 0 56 23 464
2019 Man 28 35 17 11 5 3 0 66 16 272
2019 Woman 25 37 15 10 7 5 0 66 19 538
2018 Man 20 34 24 11 8 1 0 56 20 219
2018 Woman 23 42 16 9 6 4 0 68 16 422

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 54 19 11 3 3 3 6 81 7 225
2022 Woman 49 23 10 5 4 1 8 79 10 410
2020 Man 53 25 8 5 2 2 5 84 7 226
2020 Woman 54 20 10 7 4 0 5 78 11 467
2019 Man 63 18 8 4 3 1 4 85 7 273
2019 Woman 57 21 9 5 3 1 5 82 8 540

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 51 20 11 4 4 4 6 78 10 230
2022 Woman 46 21 11 7 6 3 5 73 14 405
2020 Man 42 25 17 6 3 2 5 72 10 226
2020 Woman 50 21 14 6 3 2 4 75 10 466
2019 Man 54 22 12 6 2 1 3 79 8 272
2019 Woman 56 21 11 3 2 2 4 82 6 540

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 75 7 3 0 3 5 6 93 3 225
2022 Woman 76 9 3 1 2 3 7 94 3 410
2020 Man 77 7 3 3 2 4 5 92 5 226
2020 Woman 79 8 3 1 1 3 6 95 2 465
2019 Man 81 6 3 2 3 3 3 92 5 270
2019 Woman 80 6 3 1 2 3 6 94 3 536

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 78 7 2 1 1 3 9 96 2 225
2022 Woman 73 8 2 0 1 2 13 95 2 410
2020 Man 75 10 3 0 2 2 7 94 2 226
2020 Woman 74 10 3 1 1 2 10 95 2 467
2019 Man 81 6 2 1 1 2 7 96 2 273
2019 Woman 80 6 2 1 1 1 10 97 1 533

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 21 37 13 13 11 4 1 61 25 230
2022 Woman 22 32 12 16 12 2 3 58 30 410
2020 Man 10 30 18 19 19 2 2 42 39 225
2020 Woman 10 28 20 22 17 2 1 40 40 467
2019 Man 25 29 16 13 12 3 3 57 26 273
2019 Woman 19 28 17 16 14 4 4 50 32 539
2018 Man 17 24 20 19 17 1 2 42 37 219
2018 Woman 15 33 16 18 14 2 2 50 33 423

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 26 42 17 8 4 3 0 70 13 230
2022 Woman 24 41 19 8 4 4 1 68 12 410
2020 Man 23 42 18 9 4 4 0 67 14 225
2020 Woman 18 47 19 9 2 5 0 68 12 465
2019 Man 28 37 21 5 4 4 0 68 10 273
2019 Woman 22 44 17 7 3 5 1 70 11 537
2018 Man 20 41 24 9 4 3 0 62 13 218
2018 Woman 22 46 19 5 4 4 1 71 9 423

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 38 37 14 4 4 3 0 77 9 230
2022 Woman 35 40 12 8 2 3 0 77 10 410
2020 Man 35 44 12 4 3 1 0 80 8 225
2020 Woman 30 49 13 4 2 3 0 81 6 463
2019 Man 42 37 11 6 1 3 0 82 7 272
2019 Woman 35 46 11 4 2 2 0 82 6 538
2018 Man 39 42 12 4 1 2 0 83 5 219
2018 Woman 38 45 12 3 1 2 0 85 3 422

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 32 32 20 3 2 10 1 72 6 230
2022 Woman 26 40 19 6 3 7 0 71 9 410
2020 Man 33 35 19 3 2 6 1 74 5 225
2020 Woman 31 46 13 4 1 5 0 82 5 466
2019 Man 42 30 16 4 1 6 0 77 5 273
2019 Woman 38 39 13 3 1 5 0 82 4 537
2018 Man 34 41 15 5 1 4 1 78 6 219
2018 Woman 36 44 13 2 1 3 0 83 4 422

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 28 23 18 6 1 21 3 67 9 230
2022 Woman 23 21 28 9 2 16 1 53 13 410
2020 Man 28 31 22 5 2 10 1 67 8 225
2020 Woman 23 38 21 6 2 9 0 68 9 466

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 43 33 7 5 2 7 3 84 8 225
2022 Woman 38 35 12 4 2 5 3 80 7 410
2020 Man 45 32 11 6 2 4 1 81 8 226
2020 Woman 37 39 13 5 2 3 2 80 6 466

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 3 4 10 7 49 5 20 76 10 230
2022 Woman 1 4 9 8 37 6 34 76 9 405

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 12 15 18 3 6 44 3 50 15 230
2022 Woman 8 13 25 1 2 48 3 42 7 410

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 54 30 6 5 5 0 0 84 9 230
2022 Woman 50 37 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 410
2020 Man 49 34 9 7 2 0 0 82 8 225
2020 Woman 52 40 4 1 2 1 0 92 3 465
2019 Man 53 30 9 5 2 1 0 84 6 271
2019 Woman 55 34 6 3 2 1 0 90 4 540
2018 Man 44 40 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 218
2018 Woman 51 39 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 424

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 47 27 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 230
2022 Woman 40 31 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 410
2020 Man 34 34 17 9 5 0 0 69 14 226
2020 Woman 38 34 16 10 3 0 0 72 12 465
2019 Man 45 33 13 4 5 1 0 78 8 272
2019 Woman 46 35 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 539
2018 Man 38 32 19 7 3 0 0 70 10 215
2018 Woman 42 33 16 5 3 0 0 76 8 423

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 43 33 9 9 5 0 1 77 14 230
2022 Woman 38 35 13 9 4 0 0 73 13 410
2020 Man 34 35 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 223
2020 Woman 37 39 11 10 2 0 0 76 13 466
2019 Man 40 36 13 6 4 2 0 78 9 271
2019 Woman 45 37 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 535
2018 Man 38 33 18 8 3 0 0 71 11 216
2018 Woman 43 37 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 422

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 39 30 14 6 6 4 1 73 12 230
2022 Woman 40 27 15 10 4 4 0 70 14 410
2020 Man 41 27 16 8 5 2 0 70 13 226
2020 Woman 44 28 12 8 4 2 1 75 13 466
2019 Man 41 25 18 6 6 4 1 68 13 272
2019 Woman 46 27 12 6 5 3 1 76 12 538
2018 Man 38 29 19 6 5 4 0 70 11 219
2018 Woman 44 27 15 6 4 2 0 74 11 426
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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 28 45 27 230
2022 Woman 31 42 27 410
2020 Man 17 49 34 225
2020 Woman 21 43 35 467
2019 Man 21 45 35 273
2019 Woman 24 42 34 540
2018 Man 21 42 37 218
2018 Woman 18 47 35 422

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 27 25 22 7 8 12 65
2022 Woman 19 38 26 1 11 4 125
2020 Man 35 12 37 5 2 9 40
2020 Woman 17 26 34 4 16 3 100
2019 Man 23 15 39 6 11 6 56
2019 Woman 14 31 24 2 21 7 133
2018 Man 27 23 35 6 0 9 48
2018 Woman 27 31 29 1 1 11 75
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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 10 90 225
2022 Woman 11 89 410
2020 Man 5 95 225
2020 Woman 6 94 467
2019 Man 7 93 273
2019 Woman 10 90 538
2018 Man 6 94 217
2018 Woman 10 90 422

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 57 43 25
2022 Woman 51 49 45
2020 Man 50 50 12
2020 Woman 61 39 26
2019 Man 52 48 16
2019 Woman 70 30 54
2018 Man 37 63 13
2018 Woman 70 30 43

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 60 40 25
2022 Woman 49 51 45
2020 Man 50 50 12
2020 Woman 55 45 26
2019 Man 49 51 16
2019 Woman 44 56 54
2018 Man 41 59 13
2018 Woman 39 61 43

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 25
2022 Woman 14 86 45

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 25
2022 Woman 0 100 45
2020 Man 0 100 12
2020 Woman 0 100 26
2019 Man 0 100 16
2019 Woman 0 100 54
2018 Man 0 100 13
2018 Woman 0 100 43

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 25
2022 Woman 6 94 45
2020 Man 0 100 12
2020 Woman 0 100 26

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 25
2022 Woman 4 96 45

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 25
2022 Woman 2 98 45

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 26 74 25
2022 Woman 32 68 45

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 34 66 25
2022 Woman 33 67 45

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 39 61 25
2022 Woman 32 68 45
2020 Man 59 41 12
2020 Woman 56 44 26
2019 Man 55 45 16
2019 Woman 37 63 53

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 33 67 25
2022 Woman 34 66 45
2019 Man 29 71 16
2019 Woman 23 77 53
2018 Man 49 51 13
2018 Woman 25 75 43

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 16 84 25
2022 Woman 25 75 45
2020 Man 0 100 12
2020 Woman 34 66 26

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 52 48 25
2022 Woman 55 45 45
2019 Man 55 45 16
2019 Woman 60 40 53

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 16 84 25
2022 Woman 22 78 45
2020 Man 40 60 12
2020 Woman 42 58 26
2019 Man 37 63 16
2019 Woman 29 71 53
2018 Man 46 54 13
2018 Woman 20 80 43

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 25
2022 Woman 0 100 45
2020 Man 0 100 12
2020 Woman 0 100 26
2019 Man 0 100 16
2019 Woman 0 100 53
2018 Man 0 100 13
2018 Woman 0 100 43

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 25
2022 Woman 11 89 45

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 25
2022 Woman 4 96 45

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 39 61 25
2022 Woman 33 67 45
2020 Man 49 51 12
2020 Woman 53 47 26
2019 Man 34 66 16
2019 Woman 32 68 53
2018 Man 56 44 13
2018 Woman 34 66 43

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 25
2022 Woman 11 89 45

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 89 25
2022 Woman 27 73 45
2020 Man 0 100 12
2020 Woman 29 71 26
2018 Man 0 100 13
2018 Woman 14 86 43

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 40 60 25
2022 Woman 57 43 45
2020 Man 50 50 12
2020 Woman 49 51 26
2019 Man 51 49 16
2019 Woman 69 31 52
2018 Man 38 62 13
2018 Woman 64 36 42

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 87 25
2022 Woman 10 90 45

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 8 92 25
2022 Woman 17 83 45

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 25
2022 Woman 20 80 45

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 7 93 25
2022 Woman 13 87 45
2019 Man 0 100 16
2019 Woman 13 87 52

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 5 95 25
2022 Woman 5 95 45

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 6 94 25
2022 Woman 4 96 45

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 25
2022 Woman 2 98 45
2019 Man 0 100 16
2019 Woman 16 84 52

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 48 52 25
2022 Woman 26 74 45
2019 Man 38 62 16
2019 Woman 22 78 52

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 14 86 20
2022 Woman 12 88 45

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 29 71 20
2022 Woman 24 76 45

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 8 92 20
2022 Woman 11 89 45

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 20
2022 Woman 5 95 45

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 8 92 20
2022 Woman 16 84 45

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 20
2022 Woman 7 93 45

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 20
2022 Woman 7 93 45

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 88 20
2022 Woman 9 91 45

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 20
2022 Woman 11 89 45

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 34 66 20
2022 Woman 21 79 45

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 13 87 20
2022 Woman 5 95 45

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 41 59 20
2022 Woman 30 70 45

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 20
2022 Woman 0 100 45

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 63 37 20
2022 Woman 44 56 45
2018 Man 44 56 12
2018 Woman 59 41 41

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 4 96 20
2022 Woman 0 100 45

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 8 92 20
2022 Woman 18 82 45

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 16 16 14 3 5 37 9 58 16 230
2022 Woman 12 12 15 6 5 40 10 48 22 410
2020 Man 14 21 21 4 3 32 5 56 12 226
2020 Woman 15 14 18 4 4 36 9 54 14 466
2019 Man 17 15 17 6 3 30 11 55 16 273
2019 Woman 13 17 17 6 4 33 10 52 18 536
2018 Man 19 15 21 7 6 26 7 51 18 218
2018 Woman 13 15 19 7 3 36 7 49 18 421

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 29 33 13 5 3 16 1 75 9 230
2022 Woman 24 37 14 6 4 15 1 72 11 410
2020 Man 29 34 17 6 2 11 2 72 9 226
2020 Woman 26 35 18 5 3 11 1 70 9 467
2019 Man 32 33 16 4 3 12 1 75 7 272
2019 Woman 26 38 16 4 4 11 1 73 9 540
2018 Man 31 27 22 3 5 11 1 66 9 218
2018 Woman 25 33 17 7 2 15 1 69 11 422
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Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 5 95 230
2022 Woman 5 95 410
2020 Man 5 95 225
2020 Woman 4 96 464
2019 Man 2 98 272
2019 Woman 4 96 537
2018 Man 4 96 218
2018 Woman 4 96 421

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 44 56 10
2022 Woman 27 73 20

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 81 19 10
2022 Woman 78 22 20

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20
2020 Man 0 100 11
2020 Woman 0 100 18

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20
2020 Man 0 100 11
2020 Woman 0 100 18

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 4 96 20

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 10
2022 Woman 4 96 20

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 19 81 10
2022 Woman 5 95 20

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 10
2022 Woman 10 90 20

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 10 90 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 10
2022 Woman 30 70 20

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 42 58 10
2022 Woman 14 86 20

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 5 95 20

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 5 95 20
2020 Man 0 100 11
2020 Woman 0 100 18

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 19 81 20

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 10
2022 Woman 19 81 20

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 5 95 20

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 23 77 10
2022 Woman 20 80 20

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20
2020 Man 0 100 11
2020 Woman 0 100 18

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 10
2022 Woman 28 72 20

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 10
2022 Woman 47 53 20

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 13 87 20

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 4 96 20

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 9 91 10
2022 Woman 29 71 20

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 5 95 20

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 5 95 20

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 5 95 20

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 6 94 20

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 91 9 10
2022 Woman 28 72 20

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 9 91 20

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 10 90 20

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 5 95 20

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 6 94 20

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 16 84 20

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 20 80 10
2022 Woman 20 80 20

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 88 10
2022 Woman 20 80 20

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 50 50 10
2022 Woman 21 79 20

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 89 10
2022 Woman 6 94 20

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 62 38 10
2022 Woman 50 50 20

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 32 68 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 67 33 10
2022 Woman 71 29 20

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 0 100 10
2022 Woman 0 100 20

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 31 69 10
2022 Woman 9 91 20

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 15 12 2 2 44 6 70 7 230
2022 Woman 12 13 15 4 2 45 8 55 13 405
2020 Man 17 21 21 2 1 33 4 61 6 226
2020 Woman 15 14 18 4 2 38 8 56 11 463
2019 Man 19 15 17 2 2 37 9 62 7 270
2019 Woman 14 15 18 2 1 39 10 57 7 540
2018 Man 18 14 26 3 1 33 5 52 6 216
2018 Woman 13 17 22 2 1 41 5 55 5 424

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 35 29 11 4 1 20 1 80 6 230
2022 Woman 26 33 17 5 2 17 2 72 8 405
2020 Man 28 34 19 5 1 12 1 72 7 224
2020 Woman 27 34 18 5 1 12 1 72 8 466
2019 Man 34 32 14 3 2 14 1 78 6 273
2019 Woman 27 39 15 3 1 12 2 78 5 536
2018 Man 30 29 24 4 1 12 1 68 5 216
2018 Woman 25 34 20 4 1 16 0 70 5 424
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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 49 28 13 2 5 2 1 79 7 225
2022 Woman 45 26 14 6 6 1 2 73 13 410
2020 Man 36 31 18 9 6 0 0 67 15 226
2020 Woman 40 30 17 7 6 0 1 70 13 465
2019 Man 37 30 18 7 7 0 0 67 14 273
2019 Woman 37 29 16 11 6 0 1 66 17 538
2018 Man 30 26 24 9 8 2 0 57 18 219
2018 Woman 32 32 18 8 9 0 0 64 18 425

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 28 26 22 11 11 1 1 54 23 225
2022 Woman 21 26 25 14 14 0 0 46 28 410
2020 Man 27 23 30 14 7 0 0 49 21 226
2020 Woman 22 24 25 17 11 0 0 47 28 466
2019 Man 29 32 23 12 5 0 0 60 16 272
2019 Woman 24 28 26 11 10 0 1 53 21 539
2018 Man 17 32 29 16 5 0 1 49 22 219
2018 Woman 19 28 30 14 9 0 0 47 23 425

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 41 27 17 10 4 1 1 69 14 225
2022 Woman 33 27 23 9 6 0 2 61 15 405
2020 Man 36 28 19 10 5 0 1 65 15 225
2020 Woman 32 31 20 10 5 0 1 64 15 464
2019 Man 39 30 21 6 4 0 1 70 9 271
2019 Woman 36 29 21 9 3 0 2 66 13 536
2018 Man 26 33 25 10 3 0 3 60 14 217
2018 Woman 31 30 22 11 4 1 2 62 15 423

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 25 20 17 17 19 1 1 46 37 230
2022 Woman 14 19 23 17 26 0 1 34 43 410
2020 Man 21 22 22 17 17 0 0 44 34 225
2020 Woman 18 21 19 19 21 0 2 40 41 464
2019 Man 27 25 24 10 12 1 0 53 23 272
2019 Woman 25 24 21 15 14 1 1 50 29 539
2018 Man 19 27 29 16 8 0 1 46 25 217
2018 Woman 19 24 25 18 13 1 2 44 31 424

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 64 16 6 2 2 2 7 88 5 230
2022 Woman 49 17 9 5 4 1 14 79 11 410
2020 Man 56 21 9 2 2 1 8 84 5 226
2020 Woman 53 20 13 5 3 0 7 78 8 464
2019 Man 68 17 6 1 0 0 7 92 2 272
2019 Woman 60 20 7 3 2 0 8 86 6 535
2018 Man 55 26 9 0 2 0 8 88 2 218
2018 Woman 56 16 10 5 2 0 10 80 8 422

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 45 29 14 5 4 0 2 76 9 230
2022 Woman 34 28 18 10 9 0 1 63 19 410
2020 Man 36 28 20 7 6 1 1 65 14 225
2020 Woman 29 26 21 12 11 0 1 55 24 465
2019 Man 48 28 12 5 5 0 1 77 10 272
2019 Woman 36 32 17 7 7 0 1 68 14 537
2018 Man 38 32 19 7 4 0 1 70 10 219
2018 Woman 31 32 21 7 8 0 1 64 15 423

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 29 15 6 6 2 1 72 12 225
2022 Woman 35 26 20 7 7 2 2 64 15 410
2020 Man 32 34 21 7 6 0 0 66 13 225
2020 Woman 29 34 21 10 4 0 1 64 15 466
2019 Man 41 31 20 6 2 1 0 72 8 271
2019 Woman 33 32 19 9 5 0 2 67 14 537
2018 Man 28 34 26 8 2 1 1 63 10 219
2018 Woman 28 36 21 9 5 0 2 65 14 419

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 34 32 16 9 8 0 1 67 17 230
2022 Woman 26 30 19 14 8 0 3 58 22 410
2020 Man 30 30 23 9 6 1 1 61 16 224
2020 Woman 25 33 23 13 4 0 2 59 18 466
2019 Man 38 31 21 7 4 0 0 68 11 273
2019 Woman 27 39 18 10 4 0 1 67 14 537
2018 Man 24 39 19 13 3 0 1 65 16 219
2018 Woman 26 36 23 11 3 0 1 62 14 419

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 39 31 16 6 7 0 1 71 13 230
2022 Woman 36 26 19 8 7 1 3 65 16 410
2020 Man 38 29 20 8 3 1 1 69 11 225
2020 Woman 34 30 20 10 4 0 1 66 14 465
2019 Man 43 31 16 6 3 0 0 75 9 272
2019 Woman 37 32 15 10 4 0 1 70 14 537
2018 Man 34 30 24 9 2 0 1 64 11 219
2018 Woman 32 33 18 10 4 1 1 67 15 419

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 52 26 8 6 7 0 0 78 13 225
2022 Woman 48 23 15 7 6 1 1 72 13 410
2020 Man 43 27 15 7 7 1 1 71 13 226
2020 Woman 47 26 14 7 5 0 2 74 12 463
2019 Man 52 26 8 5 8 1 0 79 13 272
2019 Woman 50 27 10 7 3 1 1 79 10 536

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 54 20 14 5 6 0 0 75 11 225
2022 Woman 43 27 16 6 6 0 2 71 13 405
2020 Man 33 29 18 12 8 0 0 62 20 226
2020 Woman 26 26 25 14 8 0 1 52 22 466

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 43 30 16 6 4 0 1 74 10 225
2022 Woman 36 34 19 7 3 1 2 71 10 405
2020 Man 34 31 22 9 3 1 1 66 12 224
2020 Woman 30 32 22 10 4 0 1 63 14 463
2019 Man 39 34 19 6 2 0 0 73 8 271
2019 Woman 38 33 16 8 3 0 1 72 11 534
2018 Man 36 31 20 10 3 0 0 67 13 217
2018 Woman 32 35 20 7 3 0 1 68 11 416

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 65 15 9 4 4 1 2 83 8 225
2022 Woman 57 22 9 5 4 1 3 82 9 410
2020 Man 47 26 18 5 3 0 1 74 8 221
2020 Woman 45 27 15 10 3 0 1 72 13 465
2019 Man 60 27 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 272
2019 Woman 59 24 10 2 3 0 1 84 5 536
2018 Man 58 27 7 3 2 0 2 87 5 219
2018 Woman 58 23 11 4 2 0 2 82 7 419

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 51 30 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 225
2022 Woman 45 34 13 3 3 0 1 80 7 405
2020 Man 33 34 20 10 3 0 1 67 13 224
2020 Woman 28 38 20 9 4 0 0 67 12 464

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 82 7 3 1 1 1 5 95 2 225
2022 Woman 74 9 5 1 1 1 9 92 3 405
2020 Man 69 16 9 1 1 0 4 89 2 225
2020 Woman 67 18 5 2 1 0 7 92 3 465
2019 Man 80 10 3 1 1 0 4 95 2 271
2019 Woman 80 8 2 1 1 1 6 95 3 536
2018 Man 76 15 2 1 1 1 3 95 2 219
2018 Woman 78 9 3 1 2 0 6 93 3 418

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 81 6 4 2 2 1 3 91 5 225
2022 Woman 74 10 4 1 2 2 6 91 4 405
2020 Man 80 10 4 1 1 0 3 93 2 223
2020 Woman 81 8 2 2 3 0 4 93 5 464
2019 Man 81 9 5 3 1 0 1 91 3 272
2019 Woman 78 10 4 1 4 1 3 90 5 536
2018 Man 76 11 6 3 0 1 3 91 3 218
2018 Woman 75 10 5 3 3 1 4 89 6 417

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 71 15 9 1 2 0 1 88 3 225
2022 Woman 65 20 6 2 3 1 4 88 6 405
2020 Man 62 21 9 3 2 1 1 86 5 222
2020 Woman 66 22 4 3 1 0 3 91 5 465
2019 Man 57 25 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 271
2019 Woman 53 29 11 3 2 0 1 83 6 534
2018 Man 53 26 15 3 2 0 1 79 6 218
2018 Woman 49 32 10 5 3 0 1 82 8 423

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 71 13 9 1 4 1 1 86 5 225
2022 Woman 63 17 7 4 3 1 4 85 8 410
2020 Man 66 18 8 5 1 0 1 86 6 225
2020 Woman 71 14 6 3 3 0 3 87 6 464
2019 Man 68 17 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 270
2019 Woman 67 17 8 4 3 0 1 85 7 534
2018 Man 56 25 11 5 2 0 1 82 7 217
2018 Woman 62 19 7 5 5 0 2 83 10 422

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 70 9 3 1 0 0 17 95 1 225
2022 Woman 56 10 3 1 2 0 28 92 4 410
2020 Man 61 11 4 2 0 0 22 93 3 223
2020 Woman 62 9 3 3 1 0 24 93 4 465
2019 Man 65 11 2 1 0 0 21 95 2 271
2019 Woman 57 10 3 2 2 0 26 91 5 532
2018 Man 59 16 5 1 1 0 17 91 3 217
2018 Woman 52 9 5 2 2 0 29 86 7 421

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 75 15 3 0 2 1 4 95 2 225
2022 Woman 69 14 7 1 1 1 7 90 3 410
2020 Man 66 19 10 1 1 1 2 87 2 226
2020 Woman 68 18 6 1 2 0 5 91 3 467
2019 Man 71 16 7 1 0 0 5 91 1 272
2019 Woman 66 18 7 2 2 0 6 89 3 537
2018 Man 68 19 6 2 0 0 5 91 2 218
2018 Woman 66 16 9 2 2 0 5 86 4 422

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 64 17 9 2 4 1 3 85 6 225
2022 Woman 65 12 7 4 4 1 8 84 8 410
2020 Man 52 21 11 6 8 0 2 74 15 226
2020 Woman 50 21 12 6 8 0 3 73 15 464
2019 Man 70 16 8 1 2 0 2 88 4 272
2019 Woman 69 12 6 4 5 0 3 85 9 537
2018 Man 65 19 4 4 3 1 3 88 8 218
2018 Woman 68 12 7 4 5 1 3 83 10 421

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 57 23 9 5 3 1 2 82 8 225
2022 Woman 46 30 15 4 2 0 3 78 6 410
2020 Man 45 28 16 4 4 1 2 75 8 226
2020 Woman 37 32 20 7 3 1 1 69 10 464
2019 Man 55 26 8 5 4 0 1 82 9 271
2019 Woman 50 29 13 4 2 0 3 81 6 536
2018 Man 52 28 11 3 3 0 2 82 6 217
2018 Woman 45 32 13 5 2 0 3 79 7 422

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 20 30 35 9 5 0 1 50 14 230
2022 Woman 12 28 38 16 5 0 0 41 22 410
2020 Man 16 33 34 12 4 0 0 49 16 226
2020 Woman 11 32 37 14 5 0 0 43 20 464
2019 Man 24 39 28 8 2 0 0 62 10 272
2019 Woman 17 36 33 11 2 0 0 54 13 539
2018 Man 15 45 31 7 2 0 0 60 9 218
2018 Woman 14 33 40 9 4 0 0 46 14 423

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 8 10 36 22 23 0 1 46 18 230
2022 Woman 8 22 37 20 13 0 0 33 30 410
2020 Man 7 18 32 30 12 0 0 42 25 226
2020 Woman 10 21 39 20 9 0 0 29 32 467
2019 Man 4 13 32 32 19 0 0 51 17 271
2019 Woman 8 17 35 25 14 0 0 39 25 535
2018 Man 3 11 39 32 15 0 0 47 13 217
2018 Woman 7 16 40 25 12 0 0 38 23 421

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 28 35 19 5 4 9 0 69 9 230
2022 Woman 26 41 16 8 4 5 0 70 13 410
2020 Man 30 42 17 6 2 2 0 74 9 226
2020 Woman 32 48 13 5 2 1 0 80 7 465
2019 Man 23 32 23 10 3 9 0 60 14 273
2019 Woman 21 45 19 7 3 3 1 69 11 537
2018 Man 20 37 22 10 3 8 0 62 14 215
2018 Woman 23 48 15 7 2 4 0 74 9 423

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 26 29 18 5 230
2022 Woman 10 27 37 20 6 410

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 53 30 9 1 2 5 2 88 3 230
2022 Woman 53 27 12 3 1 2 1 84 4 410
2020 Man 51 25 14 5 2 3 1 78 7 225
2020 Woman 50 32 9 3 2 2 1 85 5 465

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 47 27 10 6 6 4 0 77 12 230
2022 Woman 46 27 10 9 6 1 1 75 15 410
2020 Man 43 28 9 10 9 2 0 72 20 226
2020 Woman 40 35 8 9 6 1 0 77 15 463

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 58 28 7 2 4 1 0 87 6 230
2022 Woman 56 28 7 5 3 0 1 85 7 410
2020 Man 48 33 8 6 4 1 0 82 11 224
2020 Woman 52 33 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 465

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 37 35 12 8 6 1 0 74 14 230
2022 Woman 27 43 14 10 6 1 0 70 16 410
2020 Man 30 34 18 12 4 2 1 66 16 226
2020 Woman 33 36 17 9 5 1 0 69 14 467
2019 Man 31 34 18 8 5 4 0 68 13 271
2019 Woman 23 43 19 8 5 2 0 67 13 535
2018 Man 24 39 19 12 4 4 0 65 16 215
2018 Woman 22 44 15 10 5 3 0 69 15 424

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 23 40 18 10 8 0 0 64 18 50
2022 Woman 18 46 21 10 4 1 1 65 14 110
2020 Man 30 27 24 14 5 0 0 58 18 46
2020 Woman 26 50 15 7 2 0 0 76 9 105
2019 Man 24 40 30 4 3 0 0 64 6 47
2019 Woman 18 47 14 15 3 2 1 67 18 119
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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 5 95 225
2022 Woman 7 93 410
2020 Man 10 90 224
2020 Woman 8 92 463
2019 Man 10 90 272
2019 Woman 14 86 538

Question 84. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 74 26 10
2022 Woman 70 30 25
2020 Man 39 61 22
2020 Woman 47 53 36

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 83 17 10
2022 Woman 76 24 25
2020 Man 73 27 22
2020 Woman 72 28 36
2019 Man 77 23 27
2019 Woman 80 20 76

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Woman 48 16 5 22 9 0 0 64 31 20
2020 Man 57 33 4 0 6 0 0 90 6 16
2020 Woman 41 31 8 12 8 0 0 72 20 25
2019 Man 62 22 11 0 0 0 6 89 0 20
2019 Woman 58 26 6 8 2 0 0 83 10 61

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 48 33 8 4 1 4 2 87 5 230
2022 Woman 43 35 8 5 2 3 4 84 7 405
2020 Man 45 34 8 4 3 4 3 85 7 225
2020 Woman 45 35 7 5 1 2 4 86 7 467
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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 9 76 12 2 230
2022 Woman 12 74 13 1 410
2020 Man 12 64 23 1 226
2020 Woman 19 64 17 0 467

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 Man 47 53 20
2022 Woman 41 59 50
2020 Man 61 39 26
2020 Woman 71 29 89

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 Man 16 24 33 0 13 10 4 47 15 20
2022 Woman 22 30 7 14 19 0 8 57 36 50
2020 Man 20 15 19 19 12 0 14 41 37 26
2020 Woman 26 26 12 23 11 1 1 53 35 89

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 Man 8 25 15 12 18 11 10 43 38 20
2022 Woman 10 16 13 10 30 2 18 33 51 50
2020 Man 9 15 20 6 25 0 26 32 42 26
2020 Woman 12 15 8 20 22 0 23 35 54 89

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 51 11 9 6 3 3 17 77 11 230
2022 Woman 44 14 9 3 3 1 26 79 8 410
2020 Man 50 20 8 6 4 4 8 80 12 226
2020 Woman 43 21 11 7 4 1 13 74 13 465
2019 Man 47 19 13 7 7 1 6 71 15 268
2019 Woman 44 17 13 7 7 1 11 69 15 532
2018 Man 45 18 15 6 7 2 8 69 14 217
2018 Woman 46 15 12 8 8 1 9 68 18 420
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Hybrid Work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 27 22 26 13 11 90
2022 Woman 15 29 25 15 16 185

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 72 28 150
2022 Woman 66 34 240

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 32 68 145
2022 Woman 22 78 240

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 46 54 145
2022 Woman 48 52 240

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 42 58 145
2022 Woman 40 60 240

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 35 65 145
2022 Woman 24 76 240

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 41 59 145
2022 Woman 45 55 240

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 23 77 145
2022 Woman 25 75 240

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 51 49 145
2022 Woman 40 60 240

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 21 79 145
2022 Woman 13 87 240

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 31 69 145
2022 Woman 32 68 240

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 34 66 145
2022 Woman 33 67 240

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 12 88 145
2022 Woman 15 85 240

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 11 89 145
2022 Woman 11 89 240

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 59 17 6 2 1 2 13 90 3 150
2022 Woman 67 16 5 0 3 0 9 91 3 240

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 3 7 14 20 34 8 14 69 13 150
2022 Woman 3 10 17 15 37 5 12 63 17 240

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Man 5 16 21 14 31 9 4 51 25 150
2022 Woman 4 12 20 21 28 9 5 57 19 240
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