2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Energy Regulator by Question 105.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 105)

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	49	40	3	6	3	0	0	88	9	325
2020	Other occupational category	40	47	3	8	2	0	0	87	10	369

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	75	15	2	3	2	1	2	92	6	325
2020	Other occupational category	79	12	2	2	2	1	0	93	4	368

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	51	31	7	5	3	3	84	9	325
2020	Other occupational category	41	42	8	7	1	1	84	8	369
2019	Other occupational category	41	32	9	14	5	0	73	19	352

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	31	39	13	13	3	0	71	16	325
2020	Other occupational category	36	38	12	11	2	1	74	14	365
2019	Other occupational category	29	41	12	13	5	0	70	17	350
2018	Executive	50	30	10	0	10	0	80	10	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	36	36	21	7	0	0	71	7	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	30	45	5	15	5	0	75	20	20
2018	Other occupational category	20	51	13	12	4	0	70	17	220

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	49	38	6	5	1	0	1	87	7	325
2020	Other occupational category	48	37	8	5	2	1	0	85	7	368
2019	Other occupational category	52	35	7	5	2	0	0	87	6	349

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	46	36	8	6	5	82	11	325
2020	Other occupational category	48	31	10	9	2	79	11	367
2019	Other occupational category	46	30	8	11	4	77	15	351
2018	Executive	60	10	0	10	20	70	30	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	64	14	7	0	14	79	14	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	45	40	10	5	0	85	5	20
2018	Other occupational category	40	40	9	8	3	80	11	221

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	38	38	10	8	5	76	13	325
2020	Other occupational category	41	36	10	8	5	78	13	367
2019	Other occupational category	30	41	11	11	6	71	17	350
2018	Executive	40	20	10	30	0	60	30	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	29	50	0	14	7	79	21	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	30	45	15	0	10	75	10	20
2018	Other occupational category	25	38	16	17	4	63	22	220

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	32	35	14	13	6	0	67	20	325
2020	Other occupational category	32	38	12	10	8	1	70	17	369
2019	Other occupational category	21	43	11	17	8	0	64	25	351
2018	Executive	30	10	10	30	20	0	40	50	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	43	21	0	14	21	0	64	36	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	45	30	15	5	5	0	75	10	20
2018	Other occupational category	18	38	16	16	12	0	56	28	220

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	30	44	9	14	4	74	18	325
2020	Other occupational category	28	43	10	14	5	71	19	367
2019	Other occupational category	20	43	13	17	6	64	24	352
2018	Executive	30	20	10	30	10	50	40	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	21	50	7	7	14	71	21	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	30	50	10	5	5	80	10	20
2018	Other occupational category	18	41	14	15	11	60	26	221

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	46	38	10	5	2	83	7	325
2020	Other occupational category	47	33	10	8	3	80	11	369
2019	Other occupational category	36	39	11	9	5	75	14	349
2018	Executive	70	30	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	57	29	7	7	0	86	7	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	40	45	10	5	0	85	5	20
2018	Other occupational category	32	45	10	10	3	78	12	221

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	31	40	10	12	7	71	19	325
2020	Other occupational category	33	37	13	11	6	70	17	368
2019	Other occupational category	26	38	13	13	10	64	23	350
2018	Executive	30	20	20	10	20	50	30	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	50	14	14	7	14	64	21	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	35	40	15	5	5	75	10	20
2018	Other occupational category	19	36	18	20	8	54	28	220

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	48	38	8	4	1	86	5	325
2020	Other occupational category	52	29	12	6	2	80	8	363
2019	Other occupational category	45	36	11	6	2	81	8	349
2018	Scientific and Professional	57	29	0	14	0	86	14	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	55	35	0	5	5	90	10	20
2018	Other occupational category	34	41	16	6	3	75	9	219

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	32	41	10	11	6	73	17	325
2020	Other occupational category	30	42	11	11	6	72	18	366
2019	Other occupational category	23	42	13	14	8	65	22	352
2018	Executive	50	40	0	0	10	90	10	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	29	36	7	21	7	64	29	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	25	45	20	0	10	70	10	20
2018	Other occupational category	19	39	18	16	7	59	23	220

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	41	36	9	9	6	77	14	325
2020	Other occupational category	38	35	14	8	5	73	13	369
2019	Other occupational category	30	37	13	12	8	67	20	352
2018	Executive	50	30	10	10	0	80	10	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	36	50	7	0	7	86	7	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	35	35	20	5	5	70	10	20
2018	Other occupational category	24	36	15	16	8	60	24	219

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	35	41	10	9	5	76	14	325
2020	Other occupational category	36	39	10	9	5	75	14	366
2019	Other occupational category	27	43	13	13	4	70	16	348
2018	Executive	50	40	0	0	10	90	10	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	36	43	7	0	14	79	14	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	20	50	20	5	5	70	10	20
2018	Other occupational category	19	36	25	13	7	55	20	220

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	39	39	12	7	3	78	10	325
2020	Other occupational category	42	37	9	8	4	79	12	369
2019	Other occupational category	33	45	11	9	3	77	12	353
2018	Executive	40	30	0	20	10	70	30	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	36	50	0	7	7	86	14	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	30	55	5	5	5	85	10	20
2018	Other occupational category	23	44	19	11	3	67	14	221

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	28	38	21	8	6	0	66	14	325
2020	Other occupational category	24	37	23	12	5	0	60	17	367
2019	Other occupational category	24	34	27	9	5	1	59	14	348
2018	Executive	30	20	0	10	40	0	50	50	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	14	79	0	0	7	0	93	7	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	50	35	10	5	0	0	85	5	20
2018	Other occupational category	25	36	22	9	7	0	62	16	221

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	10	27	38	19	5	0	1	24	38	320
2020	Other occupational category	11	26	40	15	6	1	0	22	38	368
2019	Other occupational category	17	28	36	14	4	1	1	18	45	353
2018	Executive	50	0	20	20	10	0	0	30	50	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	7	14	57	14	7	0	0	21	21	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	10	25	50	15	0	0	0	15	35	20
2018	Other occupational category	16	35	34	11	3	0	0	15	51	220

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	34	29	22	10	4	0	1	14	64	325
2020	Other occupational category	20	27	31	13	7	1	0	21	47	367
2019	Other occupational category	28	28	25	14	4	0	1	18	57	351
2018	Executive	30	30	10	10	20	0	0	30	60	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	14	43	7	29	7	0	0	36	57	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	10	30	50	0	10	0	0	10	40	20
2018	Other occupational category	30	30	23	15	2	0	0	17	60	219

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	Other occupational category	7	18	35	30	9	1	1	40	25	320
2020	Other occupational category	7	14	42	27	10	1	0	37	21	364
2019	Other occupational category	9	16	40	26	7	1	1	34	25	350
2018	Executive	30	0	30	20	20	0	0	40	30	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	0	14	21	50	14	0	0	64	14	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	10	5	40	30	15	0	0	45	15	20
2018	Other occupational category	12	17	41	26	3	0	0	30	29	215

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	20	24	28	19	6	2	1	26	45	325
2020	Other occupational category	15	21	30	22	11	1	0	34	36	365
2019	Other occupational category	22	24	30	15	6	1	2	21	47	350
2018	Executive	30	30	10	20	10	0	0	30	60	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	29	14	21	29	7	0	0	36	43	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	0	25	45	15	0	0	15	18	29	20
2018	Other occupational category	24	26	30	15	3	0	1	19	51	218

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	7	12	33	24	18	2	4	45	21	320
2020	Other occupational category	2	9	22	40	24	2	2	66	11	363
2019	Other occupational category	6	15	26	34	15	2	2	51	22	349
2018	Executive	10	30	0	50	10	0	0	60	40	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	14	29	7	36	14	0	0	50	43	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	5	5	45	25	5	10	5	35	12	20
2018	Other occupational category	7	14	36	32	8	2	1	41	22	218

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	25	22	33	13	4	1	1	17	49	325
2020	Other occupational category	16	25	33	18	7	1	0	25	41	366
2019	Other occupational category	20	26	36	13	4	1	1	17	47	350
2018	Executive	50	0	40	0	10	0	0	10	50	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	14	21	36	21	7	0	0	29	36	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	5	10	65	10	0	10	0	11	17	20
2018	Other occupational category	22	32	30	13	1	1	0	14	55	218

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	4	11	33	33	17	1	1	51	15	325
2020	Other occupational category	5	17	32	30	15	1	1	46	22	366
2019	Other occupational category	6	13	29	31	19	1	1	52	19	351

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	21	28	18	15	6	7	4	55	24	325
2020	Other occupational category	24	29	18	12	10	4	3	57	24	369
2019	Other occupational category	19	29	18	19	11	4	1	50	31	351
2018	Executive	30	40	10	10	10	0	0	70	20	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	14	21	14	36	14	0	0	36	50	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	10	40	10	25	5	10	0	56	33	20
2018	Other occupational category	12	33	20	15	16	3	1	47	32	218

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	42	31	10	10	6	1	73	16	320
2020	Other occupational category	40	29	10	12	8	1	69	21	369
2019	Other occupational category	35	33	8	15	9	1	68	24	350
2018	Executive	80	10	0	10	0	0	90	10	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	29	29	14	14	14	0	57	29	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	26	42	5	16	11	0	68	26	19
2018	Other occupational category	27	29	13	20	11	0	56	31	216

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	49	33	7	8	2	82	10	325
2020	Other occupational category	49	32	8	8	4	81	12	367
2019	Other occupational category	39	36	10	12	3	74	15	353
2018	Executive	60	20	0	10	10	80	20	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	43	36	7	7	7	79	14	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	40	30	5	25	0	70	25	20
2018	Other occupational category	32	41	12	8	6	73	14	218

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	44	37	9	7	2	1	82	9	325
2020	Other occupational category	40	38	10	6	5	1	79	11	368
2019	Other occupational category	35	44	11	7	3	0	80	10	352
2018	Executive	50	40	0	0	10	0	90	10	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	36	50	7	0	7	0	86	7	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	35	35	15	10	5	0	70	15	20
2018	Other occupational category	26	46	16	7	4	0	73	11	218

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	Other occupational category	31	30	11	9	8	7	4	69	19	325

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	Other occupational category	27	29	13	12	8	7	5	63	22	325

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	55	27	12	3	1	1	1	84	4	325
2020	Other occupational category	53	29	9	3	5	1	1	83	8	368
2019	Other occupational category	51	32	9	5	2	1	1	84	7	352

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	37	36	13	9	4	0	73	14	325
2020	Other occupational category	40	30	13	10	6	0	70	16	368
2019	Other occupational category	37	34	14	11	4	0	72	15	352
2018	Executive	40	0	20	20	20	0	40	40	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	50	21	14	7	7	0	71	14	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	35	35	15	10	0	5	74	11	20
2018	Other occupational category	31	37	12	12	8	0	68	20	219

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	44	24	16	6	6	2	1	71	13	325
2020	Other occupational category	46	23	13	8	7	2	1	72	15	368

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	46	33	11	6	3	0	0	79	9	325
2020	Other occupational category	46	27	8	10	8	1	1	74	18	369
2019	Other occupational category	40	36	10	9	3	1	0	77	12	349
2018	Executive	50	40	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	50	29	7	7	7	0	0	79	14	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	25	35	10	25	0	5	0	63	26	20
2018	Other occupational category	38	35	10	11	6	0	0	73	17	217

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	Other occupational category	69	22	6	1	1	1	0	92	2	325

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	52	27	10	6	4	0	0	80	10	325
2020	Other occupational category	60	18	8	8	4	1	0	79	12	368
2019	Other occupational category	47	32	9	8	4	0	1	79	12	352
2018	Executive	60	30	0	10	0	0	0	90	10	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	50	29	0	14	7	0	0	79	21	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	40	30	15	10	0	5	0	74	11	20
2018	Other occupational category	40	33	12	7	8	0	0	73	15	216

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	Other occupational category	76	8	2	2	3	1	7	92	6	325

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	27	29	13	14	12	5	59	27	325
2020	Other occupational category	31	32	15	10	7	5	66	18	369
2019	Other occupational category	16	32	18	15	14	5	51	30	351
2018	Executive	60	0	10	20	10	0	60	30	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	14	36	14	7	21	7	54	31	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	10	45	20	5	10	10	61	17	20
2018	Other occupational category	10	32	20	21	14	2	43	36	221

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	20	27	14	20	17	2	48	37	325
2020	Other occupational category	29	31	18	12	9	0	60	21	366
2019	Other occupational category	16	28	13	22	20	1	44	43	352
2018	Executive	40	20	0	30	10	0	60	40	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	8	38	15	15	15	8	50	33	13
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	15	35	20	15	15	0	50	30	20
2018	Other occupational category	6	30	16	26	21	1	36	48	220

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	14	25	18	19	22	2	39	42	325
2020	Other occupational category	20	30	20	17	10	2	51	28	368
2019	Other occupational category	9	26	18	24	20	3	36	45	351
2018	Executive	50	10	0	20	20	0	60	40	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	0	36	29	14	7	14	42	25	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	10	35	25	15	5	10	50	22	20
2018	Other occupational category	3	23	22	27	24	2	26	52	221

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	16	30	14	23	16	1	46	39	325
2020	Other occupational category	21	34	17	15	12	2	56	27	369
2019	Other occupational category	10	28	16	24	20	2	39	44	352
2018	Executive	20	40	0	30	10	0	60	40	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	7	43	14	14	14	7	54	31	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	10	40	15	20	10	5	53	32	20
2018	Other occupational category	4	27	14	26	28	0	31	54	220

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	Other occupational category	18	26	27	8	7	11	3	51	18	325
2020	Other occupational category	21	18	20	16	8	13	4	47	29	369
2019	Other occupational category	13	19	21	15	11	17	4	40	33	353

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	23	47	13	11	6	1	70	17	325
2020	Other occupational category	26	51	13	5	4	1	78	9	366
2019	Other occupational category	14	45	14	17	9	1	60	26	352
2018	Executive	30	30	20	20	0	0	60	20	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	14	43	14	21	7	0	57	29	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	16	68	11	0	0	5	89	0	19
2018	Other occupational category	10	39	16	25	9	0	50	34	221

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	9	28	17	28	15	2	38	44	325
2020	Other occupational category	15	37	21	17	8	2	53	25	364
2019	Other occupational category	9	33	20	22	14	2	43	37	351

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	Other occupational category	30	34	11	14	6	4	1	68	21	325
2020	Other occupational category	39	32	9	10	7	2	1	74	17	367
2019	Other occupational category	28	34	17	11	8	2	0	63	19	351
2018	Executive	60	10	20	0	10	0	0	70	10	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	29	29	7	21	14	0	0	57	36	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	25	55	0	15	5	0	0	80	20	20
2018	Other occupational category	21	39	18	14	6	2	0	62	20	219

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	25	39	18	11	7	0	64	18	325
2020	Other occupational category	35	33	16	10	4	1	70	14	367
2019	Other occupational category	20	34	20	15	11	1	54	26	352
2018	Executive	30	40	10	20	0	0	70	20	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	29	29	21	7	14	0	57	21	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	15	60	10	5	5	5	79	11	20
2018	Other occupational category	16	33	23	20	8	0	49	28	218

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	Other occupational category	15	24	16	16	20	8	2	43	39	325
2020	Other occupational category	19	24	21	13	15	7	2	47	31	366
2019	Other occupational category	16	16	18	16	24	9	2	36	44	353
2018	Executive	20	30	30	0	10	10	0	56	11	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	8	38	15	8	23	8	0	50	33	13
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	10	30	20	15	5	20	0	50	25	20
2018	Other occupational category	8	15	20	25	23	7	2	26	53	221

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	17	33	15	17	15	3	52	33	325
2020	Other occupational category	26	31	15	18	9	2	58	27	365
2019	Other occupational category	18	29	14	20	16	2	48	37	351
2018	Executive	30	20	30	0	20	0	50	20	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	14	50	7	7	21	0	64	29	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	15	25	30	10	20	0	40	30	20
2018	Other occupational category	10	34	22	20	13	0	45	34	221

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	Other occupational category	42	30	13	4	6	2	3	76	10	325
2020	Other occupational category	47	22	14	6	4	1	4	74	11	369
2019	Other occupational category	48	28	10	7	3	1	3	80	10	352

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	Other occupational category	39	25	15	8	7	2	3	68	16	325
2020	Other occupational category	46	22	18	6	4	1	2	71	10	369
2019	Other occupational category	39	26	16	7	6	2	3	69	13	353

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	Other occupational category	62	14	5	4	4	7	4	85	8	325
2020	Other occupational category	68	11	6	3	3	6	3	86	7	366
2019	Other occupational category	67	9	6	5	5	5	4	84	10	349

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	Other occupational category	68	11	3	2	2	4	10	92	5	325
2020	Other occupational category	71	9	5	2	1	2	10	90	4	369
2019	Other occupational category	77	6	2	2	1	3	8	94	4	352

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	Other occupational category	11	28	9	23	24	3	2	41	49	325
2020	Other occupational category	19	22	15	19	19	2	4	44	40	367
2019	Other occupational category	16	21	14	20	25	3	2	38	47	352
2018	Executive	30	10	10	20	30	0	0	40	50	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	0	43	21	14	21	0	0	43	36	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	5	20	20	25	25	5	0	26	53	20
2018	Other occupational category	9	28	17	20	23	1	2	39	44	220

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	21	42	17	11	7	3	64	18	325
2020	Other occupational category	22	45	15	11	6	1	67	17	369
2019	Other occupational category	18	40	19	16	4	3	60	21	353
2018	Executive	30	50	10	10	0	0	80	10	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	21	36	14	14	14	0	57	29	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	10	45	10	20	5	10	61	28	20
2018	Other occupational category	11	37	28	17	5	1	49	22	220

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	27	38	13	13	7	2	67	20	325
2020	Other occupational category	34	37	11	10	7	1	72	17	366
2019	Other occupational category	24	44	15	9	7	1	69	16	349
2018	Executive	60	40	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	57	14	0	7	21	0	71	29	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	39	44	6	6	0	6	88	6	18
2018	Other occupational category	29	38	17	9	5	1	68	14	219

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	34	40	9	9	5	3	77	14	325
2020	Other occupational category	38	39	12	5	4	2	78	9	369
2019	Other occupational category	37	38	13	5	4	3	77	9	351
2018	Executive	70	30	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	50	29	7	7	7	0	79	14	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	47	26	11	5	5	5	78	11	19
2018	Other occupational category	33	39	16	5	5	2	74	10	220

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	Other occupational category	25	25	30	9	5	6	0	53	15	325
2020	Other occupational category	33	38	16	6	5	2	0	73	12	368

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	Other occupational category	32	30	13	8	10	6	2	66	20	320
2020	Other occupational category	40	30	8	11	8	2	2	73	19	367

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	Other occupational category	5	8	16	9	36	6	20	61	18	325

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	Other occupational category	11	16	30	5	7	29	1	40	18	325

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	45	34	9	8	4	79	12	325
2020	Other occupational category	50	31	8	7	4	81	11	369
2019	Other occupational category	37	40	12	6	5	77	11	353
2018	Executive	50	20	20	10	0	70	10	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	50	14	14	7	14	64	21	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	53	32	11	5	0	84	5	19
2018	Other occupational category	35	39	12	7	6	75	13	220

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	36	32	14	9	7	1	69	17	325
2020	Other occupational category	40	32	13	8	7	0	72	15	366
2019	Other occupational category	28	32	20	12	8	1	60	20	351
2018	Executive	60	10	0	20	10	0	70	30	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	36	36	7	0	21	0	71	21	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	42	32	16	5	0	5	78	6	19
2018	Other occupational category	25	32	22	15	6	0	56	21	220

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	31	35	12	14	8	0	66	21	325
2020	Other occupational category	38	33	14	8	6	0	71	15	365
2019	Other occupational category	25	35	18	15	7	0	60	22	350
2018	Executive	40	30	0	20	10	0	70	30	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	36	29	14	0	21	0	64	21	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	37	42	11	5	0	5	83	6	19
2018	Other occupational category	20	35	23	14	8	0	55	22	219

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	28	26	14	18	10	4	57	29	325
2020	Other occupational category	37	24	16	8	10	5	65	19	369
2019	Other occupational category	28	25	19	12	11	4	56	24	352
2018	Executive	50	0	20	10	20	0	50	30	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	50	14	7	14	14	0	64	29	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	32	42	11	5	0	11	82	6	19
2018	Other occupational category	23	22	24	15	12	4	47	28	219

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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	Other occupational category	35	33	32	325
2020	Other occupational category	22	46	31	369
2019	Other occupational category	24	36	40	352
2018	Executive	30	30	40	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	29	36	36	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	15	50	35	20
2018	Other occupational category	28	35	38	219

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	Other occupational category	14	30	26	13	10	7	115
2019	Other occupational category	13	29	24	24	7	3	84
2018	Other occupational category	22	23	23	22	2	8	61

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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	Other occupational category	17	83	325
2020	Other occupational category	14	86	367
2019	Other occupational category	20	80	352
2018	Other occupational category	16	84	221

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	60	40	55
2020	Other occupational category	54	46	52
2019	Other occupational category	43	57	71
2018	Other occupational category	49	51	35

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	53	47	55
2020	Other occupational category	60	40	52
2019	Other occupational category	66	34	71
2018	Other occupational category	63	37	35

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	2	98	55
2019	Other occupational category	7	93	71

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	100	55
2020	Other occupational category	100	52
2019	Other occupational category	100	71
2018	Other occupational category	100	35

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	Other occupational category	2	98	55

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	Other occupational category	3	97	55
2020	Other occupational category	12	88	52

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	4	96	55

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	55	45	55
2020	Other occupational category	50	50	52
2019	Other occupational category	32	68	71
2018	Other occupational category	43	57	35

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	39	61	55
2020	Other occupational category	52	48	52
2019	Other occupational category	35	65	71
2018	Other occupational category	43	57	35

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	53	47	55
2020	Other occupational category	60	40	52
2019	Other occupational category	42	58	71
2018	Other occupational category	49	51	35

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	46	54	55
2020	Other occupational category	46	54	52
2019	Other occupational category	37	63	71
2018	Other occupational category	63	37	35

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	Other occupational category	40	60	55
2020	Other occupational category	54	46	52
2019	Other occupational category	32	68	71
2018	Other occupational category	37	63	35

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	53	47	55
2020	Other occupational category	52	48	52
2019	Other occupational category	48	52	71
2018	Other occupational category	63	37	35

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	35	65	55
2020	Other occupational category	31	69	52
2019	Other occupational category	28	72	71
2018	Other occupational category	34	66	35

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	2	98	55
2020	Other occupational category	0	100	52

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	6	94	55

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	13	87	55
2020	Other occupational category	14	86	52
2019	Other occupational category	8	92	71

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	55	45	55
2020	Other occupational category	64	36	52
2019	Other occupational category	43	57	71
2018	Other occupational category	57	43	35

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	16	84	55
2020	Other occupational category	15	85	52
2019	Other occupational category	17	83	71
2018	Other occupational category	23	77	35

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	15	85	55
2020	Other occupational category	12	88	52
2019	Other occupational category	15	85	71

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	Other occupational category	50	50	55
2020	Other occupational category	61	39	52
2019	Other occupational category	52	48	71
2018	Other occupational category	46	54	35

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	Other occupational category	17	83	55
2020	Other occupational category	31	69	52
2019	Other occupational category	23	77	71
2018	Other occupational category	26	74	35

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	Other occupational category	4	96	55
2020	Other occupational category	23	77	52
2019	Other occupational category	10	90	71
2018	Other occupational category	17	83	35

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	Other occupational category	16	84	55
2020	Other occupational category	21	79	52
2019	Other occupational category	21	79	71
2018	Other occupational category	34	66	35

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	Other occupational category	10	90	55
2020	Other occupational category	15	85	52
2019	Other occupational category	13	87	71
2018	Other occupational category	14	86	35

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	Other occupational category	7	93	55
2020	Other occupational category	14	86	52

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	Other occupational category	7	93	55
2019	Other occupational category	13	87	71
2018	Other occupational category	0	100	35

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	9	91	55
2020	Other occupational category	12	88	52
2018	Other occupational category	0	100	35

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	Other occupational category	31	69	55
2020	Other occupational category	25	75	52
2019	Other occupational category	28	72	71
2018	Other occupational category	29	71	35

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	Other occupational category	0	100	50

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	Other occupational category	10	90	50
2020	Other occupational category	13	87	45
2018	Other occupational category	28	72	32

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	Other occupational category	4	96	50

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	Other occupational category	7	93	50

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	Other occupational category	10	90	50
2020	Other occupational category	18	82	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	Other occupational category	10	90	50

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	Other occupational category	5	95	50

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	Other occupational category	12	88	50

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	Other occupational category	10	90	50

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	Other occupational category	29	71	50
2020	Other occupational category	40	60	45
2018	Other occupational category	28	72	32

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	Other occupational category	4	96	50
2020	Other occupational category	18	82	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	Other occupational category	51	49	50
2020	Other occupational category	51	49	45
2018	Other occupational category	41	59	32

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	Other occupational category	2	98	50
2018	Other occupational category	0	100	32

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	Other occupational category	66	34	50
2020	Other occupational category	63	37	45
2018	Other occupational category	50	50	32

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	Other occupational category	0	100	50

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	Other occupational category	14	86	50
2020	Other occupational category	13	87	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	Other occupational category	14	15	14	12	12	29	4	44	36	325
2020	Other occupational category	16	15	17	10	11	27	4	45	30	367
2019	Other occupational category	11	16	20	12	12	24	5	39	33	352
2018	Executive	50	0	20	20	0	10	0	56	22	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	7	29	7	7	14	29	7	56	33	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	15	20	20	5	10	30	0	50	21	20
2018	Other occupational category	7	15	23	13	13	22	6	32	36	218

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	Other occupational category	26	30	16	9	11	7	1	60	22	325
2020	Other occupational category	32	27	20	10	7	4	0	61	18	369
2019	Other occupational category	24	30	16	13	9	8	0	59	24	352
2018	Executive	60	20	0	20	0	0	0	80	20	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	29	36	14	7	14	0	0	64	21	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	25	40	15	5	5	10	0	72	11	20
2018	Other occupational category	17	34	19	14	9	7	1	55	24	220

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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	Other occupational category	12	88	325
2020	Other occupational category	13	87	368
2019	Other occupational category	10	90	350
2018	Executive	0	100	10
2018	Other occupational category	8	92	220

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	43	57	40
2020	Other occupational category	62	38	47
2019	Other occupational category	29	71	34
2018	Other occupational category	50	50	18

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	78	22	40
2020	Other occupational category	68	32	47

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	2	98	40
2019	Other occupational category	0	100	34

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	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	100	40
2020	Other occupational category	100	47
2019	Other occupational category	100	34
2018	Other occupational category	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	Other occupational category	5	95	40

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	Other occupational category	5	95	40

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	5	95	40

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	39	61	40
2020	Other occupational category	49	51	47
2019	Other occupational category	29	71	34
2018	Other occupational category	38	62	18

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	22	78	40
2020	Other occupational category	36	64	47
2019	Other occupational category	21	79	34

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	20	80	40
2020	Other occupational category	30	70	47
2019	Other occupational category	17	83	34

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	3	97	40
2019	Other occupational category	0	100	34

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	41	59	40
2020	Other occupational category	36	64	47
2019	Other occupational category	38	62	34
2018	Other occupational category	46	54	18

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	19	81	40
2020	Other occupational category	34	66	47
2019	Other occupational category	30	70	34

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	8	92	40
2019	Other occupational category	0	100	34

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	Other occupational category	0	100	40
2019	Other occupational category	0	100	34

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	2	98	40
2020	Other occupational category	13	87	47
2019	Other occupational category	21	79	34

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	14	86	40
2020	Other occupational category	19	81	47
2019	Other occupational category	18	82	34

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	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	100	40
2020	Other occupational category	100	47
2019	Other occupational category	100	34
2018	Other occupational category	100	18

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	25	75	40
2020	Other occupational category	13	87	47
2019	Other occupational category	18	82	34

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	100	40
2020	Other occupational category	100	47
2019	Other occupational category	100	34
2018	Other occupational category	100	18

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	7	93	40
2019	Other occupational category	0	100	34

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	Other occupational category	32	68	40
2020	Other occupational category	32	68	47
2019	Other occupational category	21	79	34
2018	Other occupational category	38	62	18

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	Other occupational category	7	93	40
2020	Other occupational category	17	83	47
2019	Other occupational category	0	100	34
2018	Other occupational category	35	65	18

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	Other occupational category	10	90	40

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	Other occupational category	12	88	40
2019	Other occupational category	21	79	34
2018	Other occupational category	35	65	18

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	Other occupational category	3	97	40

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	Other occupational category	5	95	40

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	Other occupational category	0	100	40
2018	Other occupational category	0	100	18

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	12	88	40
2018	Other occupational category	0	100	18

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	Other occupational category	54	46	40
2020	Other occupational category	51	49	47
2019	Other occupational category	59	41	34
2018	Other occupational category	38	62	18

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	Other occupational category	0	100	40

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	Other occupational category	8	92	40

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	Other occupational category	3	97	40

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	Other occupational category	0	100	40

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	Other occupational category	5	95	40

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	Other occupational category	3	97	40

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	Other occupational category	7	93	40
2018	Other occupational category	0	100	16

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	Other occupational category	16	84	40

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	Other occupational category	13	87	40

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	Other occupational category	38	62	40
2018	Other occupational category	30	70	16

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	Other occupational category	8	92	40

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	Other occupational category	55	45	40
2018	Other occupational category	61	39	16

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	Other occupational category	3	97	40
2018	Other occupational category	0	100	16

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	Other occupational category	82	18	40

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	Other occupational category	0	100	40

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	Other occupational category	18	82	40

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	Other occupational category	15	15	18	8	8	32	4	46	26	325
2020	Other occupational category	18	14	18	9	8	28	5	49	24	368
2019	Other occupational category	13	16	24	5	6	30	6	47	16	352
2018	Executive	70	10	10	0	0	10	0	89	0	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	14	29	14	0	21	14	7	55	27	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	20	30	10	5	5	30	0	71	14	20
2018	Other occupational category	10	19	25	6	5	31	5	44	17	219

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	Other occupational category	26	31	16	10	7	7	2	63	19	325
2020	Other occupational category	34	29	20	6	7	5	1	66	13	366
2019	Other occupational category	31	26	21	7	6	10	0	63	14	353
2018	Executive	70	20	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	43	21	14	0	21	0	0	64	21	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	35	35	10	5	5	10	0	78	11	20
2018	Other occupational category	20	35	23	8	3	9	0	61	13	217

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace 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	Other occupational category	0	12	31	7	25	26	0	16	42	15
2020	Other occupational category	0	8	13	18	53	9	0	8	77	23

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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	Other occupational category	33	30	17	8	12	0	0	63	20	315
2020	Other occupational category	45	28	16	5	4	1	1	74	9	367
2019	Other occupational category	33	33	15	11	7	1	1	67	18	352
2018	Executive	50	0	30	10	10	0	0	50	20	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	43	36	21	0	0	0	0	79	0	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	15	50	15	10	10	0	0	65	20	20
2018	Other occupational category	27	31	22	11	9	0	0	58	20	219

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	8	28	31	17	16	0	36	33	320
2020	Other occupational category	14	23	33	17	14	0	37	31	369
2019	Other occupational category	14	27	27	19	12	1	41	31	353
2018	Executive	30	10	20	10	30	0	40	40	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	7	43	36	14	0	0	50	14	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	15	45	35	0	5	0	60	5	20
2018	Other occupational category	13	24	33	21	10	0	36	31	218

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	Other occupational category	16	38	25	11	10	0	1	54	21	325
2020	Other occupational category	21	33	26	13	6	1	0	54	19	367
2019	Other occupational category	22	34	22	14	6	0	1	56	21	352
2018	Executive	30	20	10	10	30	0	0	50	40	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	7	64	14	7	7	0	0	71	14	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	20	45	25	5	5	0	0	65	10	20
2018	Other occupational category	14	33	30	15	9	0	0	47	24	221

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	Other occupational category	11	25	26	18	20	0	0	37	37	325
2020	Other occupational category	19	27	25	15	14	1	0	46	29	368
2019	Other occupational category	12	24	28	19	15	0	1	37	35	348
2018	Executive	10	20	20	20	30	0	0	30	50	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	7	50	7	21	14	0	0	57	36	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	15	40	25	15	5	0	0	55	20	20
2018	Other occupational category	13	25	23	22	16	0	0	38	38	221

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	Other occupational category	32	33	19	9	4	1	2	67	13	325
2020	Other occupational category	33	30	15	12	7	0	2	65	20	363
2019	Other occupational category	36	31	20	6	5	1	2	68	11	352
2018	Executive	40	10	30	0	20	0	0	50	20	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	29	36	14	14	0	0	7	69	15	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	55	20	20	0	0	0	5	79	0	20
2018	Other occupational category	35	33	20	8	4	0	0	68	12	220

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	20	36	25	9	9	0	56	18	325
2020	Other occupational category	22	32	20	13	12	1	54	26	368
2019	Other occupational category	25	32	22	11	8	1	58	19	352
2018	Executive	40	10	10	10	30	0	50	40	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	29	43	0	29	0	0	71	29	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	40	35	25	0	0	0	75	0	20
2018	Other occupational category	22	30	26	12	10	0	52	22	220

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	Other occupational category	18	33	25	11	12	1	0	52	23	325
2020	Other occupational category	27	33	22	11	6	0	1	61	17	368
2019	Other occupational category	19	34	23	14	9	1	1	54	23	353
2018	Scientific and Professional	7	57	21	14	0	0	0	64	14	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	21	47	16	11	5	0	0	68	16	19
2018	Other occupational category	12	30	29	19	9	0	1	43	28	219

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	Other occupational category	14	32	23	16	15	0	0	46	31	320
2020	Other occupational category	19	32	26	13	10	0	1	51	23	366
2019	Other occupational category	13	25	27	21	13	1	1	39	34	350
2018	Scientific and Professional	0	57	29	14	0	0	0	57	14	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	5	53	26	5	5	5	0	61	11	19
2018	Other occupational category	6	29	32	19	14	0	0	35	33	220

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	Other occupational category	20	29	24	14	13	0	0	50	27	325
2020	Other occupational category	26	29	24	10	10	0	0	56	20	367
2019	Other occupational category	18	29	20	19	14	1	1	47	34	353
2018	Scientific and Professional	14	50	21	0	14	0	0	64	14	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	32	37	11	11	11	0	0	68	21	19
2018	Other occupational category	11	24	31	18	16	0	0	35	34	220

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	Other occupational category	33	29	18	10	11	0	0	62	20	320
2020	Other occupational category	42	23	14	11	9	0	1	66	20	367
2019	Other occupational category	34	25	19	11	10	1	0	59	22	352

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	Other occupational category	47	26	13	7	6	0	1	74	13	325
2020	Other occupational category	24	29	25	13	8	0	1	54	21	368

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	Other occupational category	26	35	22	9	8	0	0	61	17	325
2020	Other occupational category	23	29	27	13	7	0	1	53	20	368
2019	Other occupational category	27	30	24	11	7	1	1	57	18	350
2018	Scientific and Professional	14	43	29	0	14	0	0	57	14	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	16	47	21	11	0	5	0	67	11	19
2018	Other occupational category	24	29	25	16	5	0	1	53	21	219

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	Other occupational category	58	24	9	2	4	1	3	85	6	325
2020	Other occupational category	48	33	12	4	2	0	1	82	6	367
2019	Other occupational category	52	24	12	5	5	0	2	78	10	350
2018	Scientific and Professional	50	29	0	7	14	0	0	79	21	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	63	16	16	0	0	0	5	83	0	19
2018	Other occupational category	55	22	13	5	3	0	2	78	8	218

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	Other occupational category	50	34	10	2	3	0	1	85	5	325
2020	Other occupational category	32	39	18	9	3	0	0	70	12	365

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	Other occupational category	71	12	5	1	3	0	7	89	5	320
2020	Other occupational category	71	15	5	2	1	1	5	92	3	368
2019	Other occupational category	73	15	3	1	1	1	6	94	3	353
2018	Scientific and Professional	79	14	0	0	7	0	0	93	7	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	68	16	11	0	0	0	5	89	0	19
2018	Other occupational category	72	11	8	4	1	0	5	87	5	219

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	Other occupational category	64	15	5	5	6	1	3	83	12	325
2020	Other occupational category	71	11	5	3	5	1	3	85	9	367
2019	Other occupational category	61	17	8	5	6	1	2	80	12	353
2018	Scientific and Professional	71	7	7	0	14	0	0	79	14	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	63	21	5	0	11	0	0	84	11	19
2018	Other occupational category	58	19	10	3	7	0	2	79	11	220

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	50	30	10	3	5	1	81	9	320
2020	Other occupational category	56	27	10	4	2	2	84	6	369
2019	Other occupational category	42	35	14	4	3	1	79	7	351
2018	Executive	50	40	0	0	10	0	90	10	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	38	31	15	15	0	0	69	15	13
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	40	40	10	0	10	0	80	10	20
2018	Other occupational category	40	37	14	5	4	1	77	9	221

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	Other occupational category	51	24	8	7	8	0	2	77	15	325
2020	Other occupational category	61	19	7	6	6	0	1	81	12	368
2019	Other occupational category	48	19	16	8	7	0	1	68	16	350
2018	Executive	40	20	30	0	10	0	0	60	10	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	46	8	15	8	23	0	0	54	31	13
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	60	20	10	0	10	0	0	80	10	20
2018	Other occupational category	36	28	13	11	11	1	0	65	22	221

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	52	14	5	2	1	26	89	5	325
2020	Other occupational category	55	12	5	0	1	26	90	2	368
2019	Other occupational category	48	15	5	2	1	29	89	4	351
2018	Executive	60	10	20	10	0	0	70	10	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	46	23	0	0	0	31	100	0	13
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	50	5	0	0	0	45	100	0	20
2018	Other occupational category	49	13	4	2	1	30	89	5	218

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	Other occupational category	62	24	7	1	1	0	6	91	2	325
2020	Other occupational category	64	22	6	1	2	0	4	90	3	369
2019	Other occupational category	58	23	9	3	1	1	5	85	5	351
2018	Executive	80	10	10	0	0	0	0	90	0	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	54	23	8	8	0	0	8	83	8	13
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	60	15	0	0	0	5	20	100	0	20
2018	Other occupational category	52	25	10	8	2	0	3	80	10	220

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	Other occupational category	60	16	8	6	6	0	4	80	12	325
2020	Other occupational category	65	21	6	3	5	0	1	87	7	369
2019	Other occupational category	65	17	5	4	5	1	2	85	9	351
2018	Executive	70	30	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	54	23	0	8	15	0	0	77	23	13
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	45	15	10	20	5	5	0	63	26	20
2018	Other occupational category	65	20	4	4	5	0	2	86	9	221

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	Other occupational category	44	30	14	6	2	0	4	78	8	325
2020	Other occupational category	44	26	16	9	3	1	1	71	12	366
2019	Other occupational category	49	29	12	5	2	1	1	80	7	353
2018	Executive	50	30	0	10	10	0	0	80	20	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	23	69	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	13
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	30	40	20	5	0	5	0	74	5	20
2018	Other occupational category	47	26	20	3	2	0	1	75	5	220

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	6	30	41	17	7	35	24	325
2020	Other occupational category	11	30	38	14	6	41	21	367
2019	Other occupational category	11	31	37	15	6	41	21	352
2018	Executive	20	20	30	10	20	40	30	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	7	43	29	7	14	50	21	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	5	55	25	5	10	60	15	20
2018	Other occupational category	8	34	35	15	7	43	22	219

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	15	19	44	19	4	0	22	34	325
2020	Other occupational category	12	26	40	16	7	0	22	38	368
2019	Other occupational category	13	22	43	17	5	0	21	35	350
2018	Executive	10	40	20	20	10	0	30	50	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	0	14	36	43	0	7	46	15	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	5	16	58	21	0	0	21	21	19
2018	Other occupational category	13	24	40	19	4	0	23	37	214

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	Other occupational category	32	43	14	8	3	1	0	75	11	325
2020	Other occupational category	43	39	9	5	3	1	1	83	8	369
2019	Other occupational category	28	44	15	6	4	2	0	74	11	352
2018	Executive	60	10	20	0	0	10	0	78	0	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	36	29	14	0	14	7	0	69	15	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	25	50	10	5	5	5	0	79	11	20
2018	Other occupational category	17	46	20	10	6	0	0	64	16	221

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	8	26	35	22	9	325

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	Other occupational category	56	26	11	4	3	1	0	82	6	325
2020	Other occupational category	48	26	14	4	6	2	1	75	10	364

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	Other occupational category	40	30	9	12	8	1	0	71	21	325
2020	Other occupational category	39	27	10	11	11	1	1	67	22	369

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	Other occupational category	50	33	6	6	4	1	0	84	10	325
2020	Other occupational category	52	24	9	8	6	1	0	77	14	366

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	21	40	14	14	11	1	62	24	325
2020	Other occupational category	33	33	15	10	8	1	67	18	369
2019	Other occupational category	16	37	20	18	10	1	53	27	353
2018	Executive	30	40	10	10	10	0	70	20	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	29	29	7	7	21	7	62	31	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	20	55	5	15	0	5	79	16	20
2018	Other occupational category	8	32	28	17	15	0	40	33	221

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	Other occupational category	14	59	8	11	9	0	0	73	19	65

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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	Other occupational category	13	87	325
2020	Other occupational category	11	89	367
2019	Other occupational category	14	86	353

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	Other occupational category	70	30	45
2020	Other occupational category	54	46	41

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Other occupational category	74	26	45
2020	Other occupational category	75	25	40

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	Other occupational category	45	42	6	3	3	0	0	87	6	35
2020	Other occupational category	47	39	0	10	3	0	0	87	13	30

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	Other occupational category	42	36	6	5	4	3	4	84	9	325
2020	Other occupational category	52	25	6	8	3	4	2	82	11	367

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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	Other occupational category	15	53	31	1	325
2020	Other occupational category	13	52	32	2	369

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	Other occupational category	48	52	50
2020	Other occupational category	57	43	49

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	Other occupational category	14	22	8	15	28	6	7	42	49	50
2020	Other occupational category	21	24	10	25	16	0	4	47	43	49

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	Other occupational category	4	14	8	4	17	7	45	38	46	50
2020	Other occupational category	14	14	12	12	23	2	23	37	46	49

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	Other occupational category	50	10	4	3	2	8	23	88	6	325
2020	Other occupational category	68	12	3	1	2	2	12	93	3	368
2019	Other occupational category	62	13	8	3	2	2	10	85	6	350
2018	Executive	60	0	10	0	10	0	20	75	13	10
2018	Scientific and Professional	79	14	0	0	0	0	7	100	0	14
2018	Administration and Foreign Services	40	10	5	10	0	10	25	77	15	20
2018	Other occupational category	62	11	6	4	3	2	11	85	8	218

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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	Other occupational category	53	18	7	5	17	170

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	Other occupational category	55	45	175

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	Other occupational category	41	59	175

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	Other occupational category	74	26	175

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	Other occupational category	51	49	175

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	Other occupational category	31	69	175

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	Other occupational category	40	60	175

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	Other occupational category	19	81	175

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	Other occupational category	24	76	175

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	Other occupational category	16	84	175

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	Other occupational category	27	73	175

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	Other occupational category	36	64	175

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	Other occupational category	5	95	175

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	Other occupational category	10	90	175

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	Other occupational category	86	8	2	1	2	0	1	95	3	175

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	Other occupational category	9	20	15	16	30	2	6	51	33	175

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	Other occupational category	12	24	16	13	30	5	1	45	38	175

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Energy Regulator by Question 105.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 105)

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

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

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

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

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

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

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

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

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

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

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

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

Question 48. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Question 49. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

Question 50. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Question 51. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

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

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

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

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Question 56_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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