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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 54 37 0 7 2 0 0 91 9 40
2022 PM-05 61 26 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 20
2022 PM-06 52 42 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15

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 PM 86 12 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 40
2022 PM-05 83 13 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 20
2022 PM-06 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 48 34 7 6 5 0 0 82 11 40
2022 PM-05 40 34 8 13 5 0 0 74 18 20
2022 PM-06 51 37 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2019 PM 44 41 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 34
2019 PM-05 41 41 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 64 28 3 0 5 0 0 92 5 40
2022 PM-05 60 35 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 PM-06 69 19 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 15
2019 PM 32 32 12 24 0 0 0 65 24 34
2019 PM-05 35 24 18 24 0 0 0 59 24 17
2018 PM 33 40 10 17 0 0 0 73 17 30
2018 PM-05 14 50 14 21 0 0 0 64 21 14
2018 PM-06 45 36 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

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 PM 66 20 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 40
2022 PM-05 66 21 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 20
2022 PM-06 65 18 5 6 6 0 0 82 12 15
2019 PM 53 26 15 3 3 0 0 79 6 34
2019 PM-05 59 18 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 62 29 0 4 5 0 0 91 9 40
2022 PM-05 60 31 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 20
2022 PM-06 60 28 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 15
2019 PM 58 33 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 33
2019 PM-05 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2018 PM 53 23 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 30
2018 PM-05 57 14 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2018 PM-06 45 45 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 50 34 2 9 4 0 0 84 14 40
2022 PM-05 33 54 5 8 0 0 0 87 8 20
2022 PM-06 76 18 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2019 PM 41 47 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 34
2019 PM-05 47 47 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2018 PM 33 47 10 3 7 0 0 80 10 30
2018 PM-05 36 36 7 7 14 0 0 71 21 14
2018 PM-06 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 43 42 11 5 0 0 0 85 5 40
2022 PM-05 28 51 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 20
2022 PM-06 65 23 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 15
2019 PM 53 26 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 34
2019 PM-05 53 24 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17
2018 PM 37 40 3 10 10 0 0 77 20 30
2018 PM-05 29 29 7 14 21 0 0 57 36 14
2018 PM-06 45 45 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 55 40 0 2 2 0 0 95 5 40
2022 PM-05 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 PM-06 52 36 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2019 PM 38 44 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 34
2019 PM-05 41 47 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2018 PM 41 24 17 7 10 0 0 66 17 29
2018 PM-05 31 15 31 8 15 0 0 46 23 13
2018 PM-06 64 18 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 78 15 4 2 0 0 0 93 2 40
2022 PM-05 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 PM-06 89 5 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2019 PM 65 26 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 34
2019 PM-05 59 29 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 17
2018 PM 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2018 PM-05 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2018 PM-06 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 51 35 7 8 0 0 0 86 8 40
2022 PM-05 58 29 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 20
2022 PM-06 48 40 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 15
2019 PM 41 41 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 34
2019 PM-05 47 35 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2018 PM 47 33 3 7 10 0 0 80 17 30
2018 PM-05 43 21 0 14 21 0 0 64 36 14
2018 PM-06 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 61 23 7 5 4 0 0 84 10 40
2022 PM-05 61 26 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 20
2022 PM-06 72 22 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2019 PM 48 42 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 33
2019 PM-05 56 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 16
2018 PM 53 40 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 30
2018 PM-05 29 57 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2018 PM-06 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 48 39 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 40
2022 PM-05 49 42 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 20
2022 PM-06 49 46 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2019 PM 35 32 21 9 3 0 0 68 12 34
2019 PM-05 35 29 18 12 6 0 0 65 18 17
2018 PM 37 37 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 30
2018 PM-05 29 29 29 14 0 0 0 57 14 14
2018 PM-06 45 45 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 48 47 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 40
2022 PM-05 38 57 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 PM-06 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 PM 50 29 18 3 0 0 0 79 3 34
2019 PM-05 53 29 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2018 PM 53 30 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 30
2018 PM-05 36 29 14 21 0 0 0 64 21 14
2018 PM-06 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 49 39 2 7 2 0 0 88 9 40
2022 PM-05 49 37 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 20
2022 PM-06 43 45 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2019 PM 47 35 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 34
2019 PM-05 53 24 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17
2018 PM 37 30 17 13 3 0 0 67 17 30
2018 PM-05 29 29 21 14 7 0 0 57 21 14
2018 PM-06 36 36 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 60 26 4 5 4 0 0 86 9 40
2022 PM-05 62 29 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2022 PM-06 65 29 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2019 PM 53 32 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 34
2019 PM-05 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 PM 50 27 17 3 3 0 0 77 7 30
2018 PM-05 50 21 14 7 7 0 0 71 14 14
2018 PM-06 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 41 32 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 40
2022 PM-05 53 31 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 20
2022 PM-06 18 34 23 13 12 0 0 52 24 15
2019 PM 18 32 26 15 9 0 0 50 24 34
2019 PM-05 24 35 29 12 0 0 0 59 12 17
2018 PM 17 27 37 7 13 0 0 43 20 30
2018 PM-05 21 21 29 7 21 0 0 43 29 14
2018 PM-06 9 27 45 9 9 0 0 36 18 11

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 PM 9 9 39 21 17 5 0 40 19 40
2022 PM-05 9 4 38 25 16 10 0 45 14 20
2022 PM-06 11 19 45 14 11 0 0 25 30 15
2019 PM 9 29 38 15 9 0 0 24 38 34
2019 PM-05 6 24 47 12 12 0 0 24 29 17
2018 PM 27 7 40 10 13 0 3 24 34 30
2018 PM-05 29 7 43 14 7 0 0 21 36 14
2018 PM-06 18 9 45 9 18 0 0 27 27 11

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 PM 15 14 34 19 16 0 2 36 30 40
2022 PM-05 16 15 39 14 17 0 0 31 30 20
2022 PM-06 18 11 36 30 0 0 6 31 30 15
2019 PM 6 18 35 26 12 0 3 39 24 34
2019 PM-05 12 24 18 35 12 0 0 47 35 17
2018 PM 13 13 40 23 7 0 3 31 28 30
2018 PM-05 14 14 43 14 14 0 0 29 29 14
2018 PM-06 18 9 45 27 0 0 0 27 27 11

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 PM 4 11 34 16 29 3 3 48 16 40
2022 PM-05 4 17 17 23 35 5 0 61 22 20
2022 PM-06 6 6 57 11 20 0 0 30 12 15
2019 PM 3 12 30 33 18 0 3 53 16 33
2019 PM-05 0 18 24 35 18 0 6 56 19 17
2018 PM 7 10 43 30 7 0 3 38 17 30
2018 PM-05 14 7 36 36 7 0 0 43 21 14
2018 PM-06 0 18 55 18 9 0 0 27 18 11

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 PM 20 11 21 16 22 8 2 42 35 40
2022 PM-05 20 14 13 17 22 10 4 45 40 20
2022 PM-06 24 11 28 18 18 0 0 36 35 15
2019 PM 15 26 29 9 18 0 3 27 42 34
2019 PM-05 12 24 29 6 29 0 0 35 35 17
2018 PM 33 23 27 17 0 0 0 17 57 30
2018 PM-05 29 21 36 14 0 0 0 14 50 14
2018 PM-06 45 18 18 18 0 0 0 18 64 11

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 PM 20 20 34 13 4 8 0 19 44 40
2022 PM-05 16 28 23 13 4 16 0 20 52 20
2022 PM-06 12 16 49 18 5 0 0 23 28 15
2019 PM 15 32 29 15 6 0 3 21 48 34
2019 PM-05 6 29 35 24 0 0 6 25 38 17
2018 PM 7 10 47 33 0 0 3 34 17 30
2018 PM-05 7 14 43 29 0 0 7 31 23 14
2018 PM-06 9 9 45 36 0 0 0 36 18 11

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 PM 14 20 15 29 20 2 0 50 34 40
2022 PM-05 9 25 13 29 20 5 0 51 36 20
2022 PM-06 12 11 23 35 18 0 0 53 24 15
2019 PM 3 21 24 38 12 0 3 52 24 34
2019 PM-05 6 18 29 29 18 0 0 47 24 17
2018 PM 13 13 20 43 7 0 3 52 28 30
2018 PM-05 14 21 21 29 7 0 7 38 38 14
2018 PM-06 18 9 18 55 0 0 0 55 27 11

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 PM 6 4 29 35 25 0 0 60 11 40
2022 PM-05 8 4 38 30 20 0 0 50 12 20
2022 PM-06 6 5 20 40 29 0 0 69 11 15
2019 PM 3 9 24 38 26 0 0 65 12 34
2019 PM-05 6 18 18 29 29 0 0 59 24 17
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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 PM 33 28 5 7 7 18 3 77 17 40
2022 PM-05 26 34 5 0 4 31 0 87 6 20
2022 PM-06 41 27 5 0 12 7 7 80 14 15
2019 PM 41 26 12 0 9 6 6 77 10 34
2019 PM-05 47 12 18 0 12 6 6 67 13 17
2018 PM 33 27 20 10 0 7 3 67 11 30
2018 PM-05 29 21 21 14 0 7 7 58 17 14
2018 PM-06 36 27 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 63 27 5 0 2 2 0 93 2 40
2022 PM-05 58 28 10 0 0 4 0 90 0 20
2022 PM-06 67 27 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2019 PM 41 44 3 3 9 0 0 85 12 34
2019 PM-05 59 29 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 17
2018 PM 43 27 7 13 7 3 0 72 21 30
2018 PM-05 50 7 0 21 14 7 0 62 38 14
2018 PM-06 45 36 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 77 20 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 40
2022 PM-05 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 PM-06 83 11 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2019 PM 59 32 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 34
2019 PM-05 65 18 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2018 PM 57 27 7 10 0 0 0 83 10 30
2018 PM-05 50 21 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14
2018 PM-06 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 67 28 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 40
2022 PM-05 62 34 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2022 PM-06 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 PM 47 44 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 34
2019 PM-05 53 35 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2018 PM 47 37 13 3 0 0 0 83 3 30
2018 PM-05 43 29 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2018 PM-06 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 PM 47 24 11 0 5 5 7 82 5 40
2022 PM-05 54 20 9 0 0 10 8 89 0 20
2022 PM-06 40 30 18 0 12 0 0 70 12 15

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 51 18 9 4 2 9 7 81 8 40
2022 PM-05 50 13 4 9 0 17 8 83 12 20
2022 PM-06 54 22 18 0 6 0 0 76 6 15
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 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 PM 67 25 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 40
2022 PM-05 62 24 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2022 PM-06 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 PM 62 24 9 3 0 0 3 88 3 34
2019 PM-05 71 18 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 68 27 2 2 0 0 0 95 2 40
2022 PM-05 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 PM-06 60 27 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2019 PM 62 24 9 0 6 0 0 85 6 34
2019 PM-05 59 29 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2018 PM 57 20 10 7 7 0 0 77 13 30
2018 PM-05 43 21 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14
2018 PM-06 64 18 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11

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 PM 78 14 2 3 0 0 3 95 3 40
2022 PM-05 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 PM-06 82 12 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15

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 PM 73 22 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 40
2022 PM-05 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 PM-06 59 35 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 PM 64 24 9 0 3 0 0 88 3 33
2019 PM-05 63 31 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 16
2018 PM 40 27 10 20 3 0 0 67 23 30
2018 PM-05 43 21 7 21 7 0 0 64 29 14
2018 PM-06 36 36 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11

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 PM 82 11 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 40
2022 PM-05 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 PM-06 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 72 16 5 8 0 0 0 88 8 40
2022 PM-05 77 13 5 5 0 0 0 91 5 20
2022 PM-06 83 5 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2019 PM 71 21 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 34
2019 PM-05 76 18 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2018 PM 57 20 10 7 7 0 0 77 13 30
2018 PM-05 43 29 7 14 7 0 0 71 21 14
2018 PM-06 64 18 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11

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 PM 84 14 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 40
2022 PM-05 83 13 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2022 PM-06 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 PM 82 6 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 34
2019 PM-05 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 52 27 11 6 5 0 0 79 11 40
2022 PM-05 46 25 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 20
2022 PM-06 53 29 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 15
2019 PM 53 26 12 3 3 3 0 82 6 34
2019 PM-05 47 29 12 0 6 6 0 81 6 17
2018 PM 50 23 17 0 7 3 0 76 7 30
2018 PM-05 43 21 21 0 7 7 0 69 8 14
2018 PM-06 55 27 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 47 34 12 2 5 0 0 81 7 40
2022 PM-05 41 34 16 4 5 0 0 75 9 20
2022 PM-06 48 35 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 15
2019 PM 35 38 12 9 3 3 0 76 12 34
2019 PM-05 47 18 18 6 6 6 0 69 13 17
2018 PM 47 27 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 30
2018 PM-05 43 7 29 14 7 0 0 50 21 14
2018 PM-06 45 45 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 11

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 26 48 10 4 7 5 0 78 11 40
2022 PM-05 24 39 15 9 8 5 0 66 18 20
2022 PM-06 35 47 6 0 6 6 0 87 6 15
2019 PM 26 41 15 12 3 3 0 70 15 34
2019 PM-05 35 35 12 6 6 6 0 75 13 17
2018 PM 27 37 17 10 10 0 0 63 20 30
2018 PM-05 21 29 21 14 14 0 0 50 29 14
2018 PM-06 36 36 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 43 33 11 5 6 2 0 78 12 40
2022 PM-05 41 34 12 4 8 0 0 75 12 20
2022 PM-06 36 41 11 0 6 6 0 82 6 15
2019 PM 24 33 27 15 0 0 0 58 15 33
2019 PM-05 25 31 19 25 0 0 0 56 25 16
2018 PM 23 37 7 27 7 0 0 60 33 30
2018 PM-05 29 36 0 29 7 0 0 64 36 14
2018 PM-06 18 36 9 27 9 0 0 55 36 11

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 PM 50 28 16 2 2 2 0 79 4 40
2022 PM-05 53 17 26 4 0 0 0 70 4 20
2022 PM-06 39 42 7 0 6 6 0 87 6 15
2019 PM 32 26 26 3 6 6 0 63 9 34
2019 PM-05 24 24 29 6 12 6 0 50 19 17
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 42 47 7 2 2 0 0 89 5 40
2022 PM-05 47 49 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 20
2022 PM-06 39 49 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2019 PM 44 38 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 34
2019 PM-05 53 29 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2018 PM 57 30 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 30
2018 PM-05 50 36 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2018 PM-06 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 29 42 7 11 9 3 0 73 20 40
2022 PM-05 24 50 4 13 4 5 0 78 18 20
2022 PM-06 36 24 12 11 17 0 0 60 28 15
2019 PM 26 24 21 15 12 3 0 52 27 34
2019 PM-05 35 24 6 24 6 6 0 63 31 17

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 PM 44 36 4 11 2 2 0 82 14 40
2022 PM-05 47 40 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 20
2022 PM-06 43 40 5 0 6 5 0 88 6 15
2019 PM 39 45 12 0 3 0 0 85 3 33
2019 PM-05 50 38 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 16
2018 PM 40 50 7 0 0 3 0 93 0 30
2018 PM-05 36 43 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 14
2018 PM-06 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 45 33 6 7 4 3 0 81 12 40
2022 PM-05 46 38 0 5 4 7 0 91 9 20
2022 PM-06 47 36 5 6 6 0 0 82 12 15
2019 PM 35 41 18 3 3 0 0 76 6 34
2019 PM-05 53 24 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17
2018 PM 50 33 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 30
2018 PM-05 36 36 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14
2018 PM-06 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 PM 16 28 15 7 7 21 6 60 19 40
2022 PM-05 23 26 8 9 9 25 0 66 24 20
2022 PM-06 11 37 28 0 6 12 6 59 7 15
2019 PM 21 24 29 12 3 12 0 50 17 34
2019 PM-05 29 12 24 18 0 18 0 50 21 17
2018 PM 17 37 7 17 3 17 3 67 25 30
2018 PM-05 14 36 0 21 7 21 0 64 36 14
2018 PM-06 18 45 9 9 0 9 9 78 11 11

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 41 34 11 7 4 2 0 77 12 40
2022 PM-05 48 31 9 4 4 5 0 82 9 20
2022 PM-06 35 46 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 15
2019 PM 18 44 15 9 15 0 0 62 24 34
2019 PM-05 12 47 18 6 18 0 0 59 24 17
2018 PM 30 27 20 7 17 0 0 57 23 30
2018 PM-05 29 29 14 14 14 0 0 57 29 14
2018 PM-06 27 36 18 0 18 0 0 64 18 11

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 PM 53 14 17 4 7 0 6 71 12 40
2022 PM-05 59 9 9 9 9 0 5 72 19 20
2022 PM-06 59 16 19 0 6 0 0 75 6 15
2019 PM 59 21 15 3 0 0 3 82 3 34
2019 PM-05 65 24 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17

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 PM 56 25 7 4 2 3 3 86 7 40
2022 PM-05 60 22 8 0 0 5 5 91 0 20
2022 PM-06 59 29 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2019 PM 47 24 12 6 6 3 3 75 13 34
2019 PM-05 59 24 6 0 6 6 0 88 6 17

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 PM 79 4 0 0 2 7 8 97 3 40
2022 PM-05 73 4 0 0 5 9 9 94 6 20
2022 PM-06 88 6 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 15
2019 PM 70 12 6 3 0 6 3 90 3 33
2019 PM-05 75 6 6 0 0 13 0 93 0 16

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 PM 73 6 2 2 2 2 12 93 5 40
2022 PM-05 61 13 4 4 5 0 13 85 10 20
2022 PM-06 88 0 0 0 0 6 6 100 0 15
2019 PM 74 12 0 6 3 0 6 91 9 34
2019 PM-05 82 6 0 6 0 0 6 94 6 17

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 PM 26 27 22 18 4 0 2 54 23 40
2022 PM-05 29 29 16 22 4 0 0 58 26 20
2022 PM-06 29 23 25 11 6 0 6 56 18 15
2019 PM 26 41 12 0 21 0 0 68 21 34
2019 PM-05 29 41 12 0 18 0 0 71 18 17
2018 PM 23 27 10 23 17 0 0 50 40 30
2018 PM-05 29 21 14 21 14 0 0 50 36 14
2018 PM-06 18 36 0 27 18 0 0 55 45 11

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 37 52 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 40
2022 PM-05 33 58 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 20
2022 PM-06 42 46 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2019 PM 24 47 21 6 0 0 3 73 6 34
2019 PM-05 24 53 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17
2018 PM 37 37 13 7 3 3 0 76 10 30
2018 PM-05 36 21 14 14 7 7 0 62 23 14
2018 PM-06 36 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 64 25 2 7 2 0 0 88 9 40
2022 PM-05 57 30 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 20
2022 PM-06 70 24 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2019 PM 30 42 18 6 0 3 0 75 6 33
2019 PM-05 31 44 13 6 0 6 0 80 7 16
2018 PM 40 57 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2018 PM-05 36 57 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 PM-06 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 28 34 11 10 0 17 0 75 12 40
2022 PM-05 17 41 13 9 0 21 0 73 11 20
2022 PM-06 29 35 12 6 0 18 0 78 7 15
2019 PM 35 38 9 6 3 9 0 81 10 34
2019 PM-05 47 18 18 6 6 6 0 69 13 17
2018 PM 50 30 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 30
2018 PM-05 29 36 21 14 0 0 0 64 14 14
2018 PM-06 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 PM 18 23 24 7 2 22 3 55 13 40
2022 PM-05 13 18 26 8 0 35 0 48 13 20
2022 PM-06 17 36 29 0 6 12 0 60 7 15

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 PM 44 31 2 2 7 7 7 87 11 40
2022 PM-05 51 23 4 4 5 9 4 86 10 20
2022 PM-06 35 42 0 0 12 5 5 87 13 15

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 PM 0 4 5 7 52 2 30 87 6 40
2022 PM-05 0 9 0 8 44 5 34 86 14 20
2022 PM-06 0 0 12 0 64 0 24 84 0 15

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 8 11 18 13 0 50 0 37 27 40
2022 PM-05 4 16 13 16 0 50 0 41 32 20
2022 PM-06 5 7 29 6 0 53 0 26 13 15

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 72 21 2 0 5 0 0 93 5 40
2022 PM-05 67 28 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2022 PM-06 77 11 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2019 PM 56 29 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 34
2019 PM-05 47 41 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2018 PM 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2018 PM-05 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2018 PM-06 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 74 15 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 40
2022 PM-05 75 13 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 20
2022 PM-06 83 5 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2019 PM 62 24 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 34
2019 PM-05 53 29 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2018 PM 67 17 13 3 0 0 0 83 3 30
2018 PM-05 57 14 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2018 PM-06 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 62 24 6 4 5 0 0 85 9 40
2022 PM-05 62 18 11 4 5 0 0 80 9 20
2022 PM-06 58 30 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2019 PM 53 32 0 12 3 0 0 85 15 34
2019 PM-05 47 41 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 17
2018 PM 63 17 17 3 0 0 0 80 3 30
2018 PM-05 50 21 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2018 PM-06 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 61 16 4 10 7 3 0 79 17 40
2022 PM-05 64 14 8 9 0 5 0 82 9 20
2022 PM-06 65 23 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2019 PM 41 24 21 9 3 3 0 67 12 34
2019 PM-05 53 18 24 6 0 0 0 71 6 17
2018 PM 47 23 13 3 10 3 0 72 14 30
2018 PM-05 36 14 21 7 14 7 0 54 23 14
2018 PM-06 45 36 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
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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 PM 32 38 30 40
2022 PM-05 31 43 25 20
2022 PM-06 23 42 35 15
2019 PM 29 41 29 34
2019 PM-05 24 53 24 17
2018 PM 30 30 40 30
2018 PM-05 43 36 21 14
2018 PM-06 18 27 55 11

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 PM 14 28 33 25 0 0 10
2019 PM 0 40 40 10 0 10 10
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable acts, comments or displays that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM-06 0 100 15
2019 PM 15 85 34

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 PM 14 0 16 2 4 57 6 39 18 40
2019 PM 18 6 27 3 0 33 12 44 6 33
2019 PM-05 18 6 35 0 0 35 6 40 0 17
2018 PM 20 13 20 3 0 33 10 59 6 30
2018 PM-05 7 7 29 7 0 50 0 29 14 14
2018 PM-06 36 18 18 0 0 9 18 75 0 11

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 PM 43 24 7 5 2 19 0 83 8 40
2022 PM-05 38 20 4 5 4 28 0 82 12 20
2022 PM-06 42 35 6 6 0 11 0 87 7 15
2019 PM 29 12 32 9 0 15 3 50 11 34
2019 PM-05 35 18 35 6 0 6 0 56 6 17
2018 PM 23 37 30 3 0 7 0 64 4 30
2018 PM-05 7 29 43 7 0 14 0 42 8 14
2018 PM-06 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
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Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 PM 12 0 26 6 3 41 12 25 19 34
2019 PM-05 12 0 24 0 6 53 6 29 14 17
2018 PM 17 3 20 0 0 50 10 50 0 30
2018 PM-05 7 0 21 0 0 71 0 25 0 14
2018 PM-06 27 0 27 0 0 27 18 50 0 11

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 PM 41 29 5 9 0 16 0 83 11 40
2022 PM-05 33 30 0 9 0 28 0 88 12 20
2022 PM-06 41 36 6 12 0 5 0 81 13 15
2019 PM 24 9 24 12 3 26 3 46 21 34
2019 PM-05 29 6 24 6 6 29 0 50 17 17
2018 PM 30 27 27 3 0 13 0 65 4 30
2018 PM-05 14 14 50 7 0 14 0 33 8 14
2018 PM-06 36 36 9 0 0 18 0 89 0 11
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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 PM 40 28 17 12 0 0 2 70 13 40
2022 PM-05 27 29 26 14 0 0 5 59 14 20
2022 PM-06 48 34 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 15
2019 PM 44 24 9 6 15 0 3 70 21 34
2019 PM-05 53 18 6 6 18 0 0 71 24 17
2018 PM 23 27 30 3 17 0 0 50 20 30
2018 PM-05 29 43 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14
2018 PM-06 18 9 45 0 27 0 0 27 27 11

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 26 15 18 21 17 0 2 42 39 40
2022 PM-05 30 16 19 18 12 0 5 49 31 20
2022 PM-06 7 12 23 30 28 0 0 19 58 15
2019 PM 15 29 26 15 15 0 0 44 29 34
2019 PM-05 24 24 29 12 12 0 0 47 24 17
2018 PM 3 20 37 20 20 0 0 23 40 30
2018 PM-05 7 29 29 7 29 0 0 36 36 14
2018 PM-06 0 9 45 27 18 0 0 9 45 11

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 PM 25 21 31 14 6 0 2 47 21 40
2022 PM-05 30 21 26 10 8 0 5 54 19 20
2022 PM-06 7 18 46 23 6 0 0 25 29 15
2019 PM 26 47 21 3 3 0 0 74 6 34
2019 PM-05 41 35 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17
2018 PM 20 27 27 13 13 0 0 47 27 30
2018 PM-05 21 21 21 14 21 0 0 43 36 14
2018 PM-06 9 45 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 11

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 PM 14 15 26 14 26 3 2 31 42 40
2022 PM-05 19 19 22 14 16 5 5 43 33 20
2022 PM-06 11 6 37 11 34 0 0 17 46 15
2019 PM 12 26 21 15 24 3 0 39 39 34
2019 PM-05 18 35 12 18 12 6 0 56 31 17
2018 PM 0 13 33 17 37 0 0 13 53 30
2018 PM-05 0 14 50 7 29 0 0 14 36 14
2018 PM-06 0 18 18 9 55 0 0 18 64 11

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 PM 43 25 13 2 7 0 10 75 10 40
2022 PM-05 56 29 0 0 4 0 10 95 5 20
2022 PM-06 20 18 33 5 12 0 12 43 20 15
2019 PM 50 32 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 34
2019 PM-05 65 24 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 PM 37 27 13 10 10 0 3 66 21 30
2018 PM-05 50 14 0 14 14 0 7 69 31 14
2018 PM-06 9 45 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 11

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 41 11 21 9 15 0 2 53 25 40
2022 PM-05 47 12 9 5 21 0 5 62 28 20
2022 PM-06 25 12 34 16 12 0 0 37 28 15
2019 PM 35 35 15 12 3 0 0 71 15 34
2019 PM-05 41 35 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17
2018 PM 23 37 23 13 3 0 0 60 17 30
2018 PM-05 29 29 21 14 7 0 0 57 21 14
2018 PM-06 18 45 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11

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 PM 31 34 24 3 7 0 2 66 10 40
2022 PM-05 25 40 21 0 8 0 5 69 9 20
2022 PM-06 37 34 23 0 6 0 0 71 6 15
2019 PM 32 35 15 12 6 0 0 68 18 34
2019 PM-05 35 47 0 12 6 0 0 82 18 17
2018 PM 33 30 23 10 3 0 0 63 13 30
2018 PM-05 36 29 14 21 0 0 0 64 21 14
2018 PM-06 36 36 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11

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 PM 24 28 21 14 9 0 4 55 24 40
2022 PM-05 28 19 27 8 8 0 9 52 18 20
2022 PM-06 7 46 17 18 12 0 0 53 30 15
2019 PM 24 36 12 21 6 0 0 61 27 33
2019 PM-05 25 44 13 13 6 0 0 69 19 16
2018 PM 27 27 17 17 13 0 0 53 30 30
2018 PM-05 14 43 14 7 21 0 0 57 29 14
2018 PM-06 27 18 18 27 9 0 0 45 36 11

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 PM 46 21 17 5 7 0 5 70 12 40
2022 PM-05 29 24 20 10 8 0 9 58 20 20
2022 PM-06 60 23 11 0 6 0 0 83 6 15
2019 PM 26 35 18 15 6 0 0 62 21 34
2019 PM-05 24 53 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17
2018 PM 30 30 20 17 3 0 0 60 20 30
2018 PM-05 29 29 21 14 7 0 0 57 21 14
2018 PM-06 27 36 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11

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 PM 48 24 14 5 4 0 5 75 10 40
2022 PM-05 32 30 19 5 4 0 9 68 10 20
2022 PM-06 61 22 5 6 6 0 0 83 12 15
2019 PM 41 26 15 12 6 0 0 68 18 34
2019 PM-05 41 35 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17

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 PM 50 25 11 4 7 0 2 77 11 40
2022 PM-05 56 22 13 0 4 0 5 82 4 20
2022 PM-06 47 35 6 0 12 0 0 82 12 15

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 PM 37 22 20 12 7 0 2 60 19 40
2022 PM-05 32 19 27 9 8 0 5 54 19 20
2022 PM-06 35 30 17 12 6 0 0 65 18 15
2019 PM 26 41 26 3 3 0 0 68 6 34
2019 PM-05 29 29 35 6 0 0 0 59 6 17
2018 PM 30 23 27 10 7 0 3 55 17 30
2018 PM-05 29 14 36 7 7 0 7 46 15 14
2018 PM-06 27 27 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 11

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 PM 55 25 9 4 4 0 2 82 9 40
2022 PM-05 44 21 13 8 9 0 5 69 18 20
2022 PM-06 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 PM 44 35 9 3 6 0 3 82 9 34
2019 PM-05 47 24 12 6 6 0 6 75 13 17
2018 PM 37 30 17 10 7 0 0 67 17 30
2018 PM-05 29 50 7 0 14 0 0 79 14 14
2018 PM-06 36 18 18 27 0 0 0 55 27 11

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 PM 61 21 9 2 4 0 2 84 6 40
2022 PM-05 51 27 5 4 8 0 5 82 13 20
2022 PM-06 70 13 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 15

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 PM 66 12 4 2 2 0 14 90 5 40
2022 PM-05 61 13 8 4 5 0 9 81 10 20
2022 PM-06 71 6 0 0 0 0 23 100 0 15
2019 PM 85 3 0 0 6 0 6 94 6 34
2019 PM-05 82 0 0 0 6 0 12 93 7 17
2018 PM 73 7 3 10 0 3 3 86 11 30
2018 PM-05 57 14 7 7 0 7 7 83 8 14
2018 PM-06 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 PM 75 11 0 0 5 3 6 95 5 40
2022 PM-05 60 17 0 0 5 5 13 94 6 20
2022 PM-06 94 0 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2019 PM 79 6 6 3 6 0 0 85 9 34
2019 PM-05 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2018 PM 80 10 3 3 0 0 3 93 3 30
2018 PM-05 71 14 7 0 0 0 7 92 0 14
2018 PM-06 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 73 15 0 3 4 3 2 93 7 40
2022 PM-05 82 8 0 0 0 5 5 100 0 20
2022 PM-06 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 PM 68 18 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 34
2019 PM-05 82 6 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 PM 63 30 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2018 PM-05 71 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 PM-06 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 PM 67 19 5 0 7 0 2 88 7 40
2022 PM-05 57 24 4 0 10 0 5 85 10 20
2022 PM-06 78 10 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2019 PM 65 18 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 34
2019 PM-05 71 12 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 17
2018 PM 63 13 10 3 10 0 0 77 13 30
2018 PM-05 50 21 14 0 14 0 0 71 14 14
2018 PM-06 73 9 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 76 0 0 2 0 0 22 97 3 40
2022 PM-05 65 0 0 0 0 0 35 100 0 20
2022 PM-06 83 0 0 6 0 0 11 94 6 15
2019 PM 74 6 0 0 0 0 21 100 0 34
2019 PM-05 88 0 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 17
2018 PM 60 10 3 0 0 0 27 95 0 30
2018 PM-05 50 7 7 0 0 0 36 89 0 14
2018 PM-06 73 18 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 11

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 PM 49 15 10 7 13 0 7 68 21 40
2022 PM-05 37 17 11 9 12 0 13 62 25 20
2022 PM-06 61 16 11 7 6 0 0 77 13 15
2019 PM 59 15 12 6 3 0 6 78 9 34
2019 PM-05 82 12 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2018 PM 37 30 23 7 3 0 0 67 10 30
2018 PM-05 21 36 29 14 0 0 0 57 14 14
2018 PM-06 45 36 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11

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 PM 84 7 0 0 5 0 5 95 5 40
2022 PM-05 72 13 0 0 5 0 9 95 5 20
2022 PM-06 94 0 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2019 PM 74 12 0 3 6 0 6 91 9 34
2019 PM-05 76 18 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 17
2018 PM 73 7 13 3 0 0 3 83 3 30
2018 PM-05 71 7 14 0 0 0 7 85 0 14
2018 PM-06 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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 PM 48 27 16 3 4 0 2 76 7 40
2022 PM-05 46 25 15 0 9 0 5 75 9 20
2022 PM-06 54 29 11 7 0 0 0 83 7 15
2019 PM 56 21 18 3 0 0 3 79 3 34
2019 PM-05 65 24 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 PM 50 30 13 3 0 0 3 83 3 30
2018 PM-05 57 14 21 0 0 0 7 77 0 14
2018 PM-06 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 6 32 32 17 11 2 0 38 29 40
2022 PM-05 11 36 30 8 9 5 0 50 18 20
2022 PM-06 0 26 43 25 6 0 0 26 31 15
2019 PM 9 38 35 12 6 0 0 47 18 34
2019 PM-05 6 59 29 6 0 0 0 65 6 17
2018 PM 10 33 23 23 10 0 0 43 33 30
2018 PM-05 7 50 7 21 14 0 0 57 36 14
2018 PM-06 9 27 27 27 9 0 0 36 36 11

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 9 19 35 30 7 0 0 37 28 40
2022 PM-05 5 23 33 32 8 0 0 40 28 20
2022 PM-06 6 12 47 28 7 0 0 35 18 15
2019 PM 12 6 42 33 6 0 0 39 18 33
2019 PM-05 0 6 47 35 12 0 0 47 6 17
2018 PM 20 10 30 37 3 0 0 40 30 30
2018 PM-05 29 7 14 43 7 0 0 50 36 14
2018 PM-06 9 18 45 27 0 0 0 27 27 11

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 PM 53 39 0 5 0 2 0 95 5 40
2022 PM-05 53 38 0 5 0 5 0 95 5 20
2022 PM-06 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 PM 47 35 15 0 3 0 0 82 3 34
2019 PM-05 65 24 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2018 PM 77 13 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 30
2018 PM-05 79 7 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 14
2018 PM-06 73 18 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 9 35 30 15 11 40
2022 PM-05 17 42 18 14 9 20
2022 PM-06 0 35 47 12 6 15

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 72 20 2 3 2 0 0 93 5 40
2022 PM-05 78 18 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2022 PM-06 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15

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 PM 62 21 7 5 0 6 0 87 5 40
2022 PM-05 73 16 4 0 0 7 0 95 0 20
2022 PM-06 54 23 12 6 0 5 0 81 6 15

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 PM 75 14 7 0 2 2 0 91 2 40
2022 PM-05 87 5 4 0 5 0 0 91 5 20
2022 PM-06 61 22 12 0 0 5 0 88 0 15

Question 80. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 42 32 9 3 11 2 0 76 14 40
2022 PM-05 53 25 12 0 5 5 0 82 5 20
2022 PM-06 31 51 7 0 12 0 0 81 12 15
2019 PM 35 35 15 9 6 0 0 71 15 34
2019 PM-05 59 24 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2018 PM 37 43 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 30
2018 PM-05 29 50 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14
2018 PM-06 36 36 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11

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 PM 27 46 11 16 0 0 0 73 16 10
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 17 83 40
2022 PM-05 30 70 20
2022 PM-06 5 95 15
2019 PM 21 79 34
2019 PM-05 24 76 17

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 PM 63 26 5 0 0 2 3 95 0 40
2022 PM-05 67 28 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 20
2022 PM-06 64 24 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
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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 PM 22 60 14 4 40
2022 PM-05 28 64 0 8 20
2022 PM-06 13 59 28 0 15

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 PM 48 11 12 0 2 6 21 81 3 40
2022 PM-05 47 13 13 0 4 5 18 78 5 20
2022 PM-06 51 5 12 0 0 0 32 82 0 15
2019 PM 44 18 3 6 12 6 12 75 21 34
2019 PM-05 53 12 6 0 12 6 12 79 14 17
2018 PM 50 10 10 7 17 0 7 64 25 30
2018 PM-05 36 21 21 7 14 0 0 57 21 14
2018 PM-06 55 0 0 9 18 0 18 67 33 11
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Hybrid Work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)		 40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)		 60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)		 80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)		 Other Please specify
(%)		 Total responses
2022 PM 62 17 0 0 21 30
2022 PM-05 69 0 0 0 31 15
2022 PM-06 42 42 0 0 16 15

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 PM 80 20 30
2022 PM-05 76 24 15
2022 PM-06 77 23 15

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 PM 52 48 30
2022 PM-05 27 73 15
2022 PM-06 62 38 15

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 PM 73 27 30
2022 PM-05 53 47 15
2022 PM-06 86 14 15

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 PM 52 48 30
2022 PM-05 19 81 15
2022 PM-06 72 28 15

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 PM 23 77 30
2022 PM-05 13 87 15
2022 PM-06 33 67 15

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 PM 45 55 30
2022 PM-05 40 60 15
2022 PM-06 56 44 15

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 PM 19 81 30
2022 PM-05 20 80 15
2022 PM-06 16 84 15

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 PM 6 94 30
2022 PM-05 6 94 15
2022 PM-06 9 91 15

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 PM 11 89 30
2022 PM-05 18 82 15
2022 PM-06 8 92 15

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 PM 24 76 30
2022 PM-05 12 88 15
2022 PM-06 34 66 15

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 PM 38 62 30
2022 PM-05 26 74 15
2022 PM-06 40 60 15

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 PM 5 95 30
2022 PM-05 6 94 15
2022 PM-06 7 93 15

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 PM 10 90 30
2022 PM-05 22 78 15
2022 PM-06 0 100 15

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 PM 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2022 PM-05 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 PM-06 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 PM 9 11 15 22 41 3 0 65 20 30
2022 PM-05 7 6 6 27 55 0 0 82 12 15
2022 PM-06 0 21 18 15 39 7 0 58 22 15

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 PM 0 24 26 23 21 6 0 46 26 30
2022 PM-05 0 31 15 27 27 0 0 54 31 15
2022 PM-06 0 24 37 16 8 15 0 28 29 15
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