2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada by Question 111. In total, how many years have you been working in your current department or agency?

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	54	41	0	6	0	94	6	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	67	23	3	5	1	90	7	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	55	30	0	7	8	85	15	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 (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	93	7	0	0	0	100	0	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	84	14	1	0	1	99	0	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	86	8	0	6	0	94	6	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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	62	28	2	7	0	0	0	91	7	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	56	27	9	2	2	1	1	86	5	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	42	36	14	0	8	0	0	79	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	56	33	4	4	3	0	0	89	7	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	55	31	8	4	2	0	0	86	5	51

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	58	34	5	2	2	0	0	91	4	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	31	7	8	2	0	0	82	11	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	30	9	0	8	0	8	82	9	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	58	30	2	8	0	2	0	90	8	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	43	32	12	13	0	0	0	75	13	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	45	6	8	0	0	0	86	8	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	38	34	11	13	4	0	0	72	17	53

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	69	22	2	5	2	0	91	8	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	73	21	3	2	0	0	94	2	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	48	37	0	0	8	7	92	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	71	15	10	2	2	0	86	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	53	37	10	0	0	0	90	0	51

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	73	18	2	4	4	0	91	7	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	59	31	5	3	2	0	90	6	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	49	30	7	7	8	0	79	14	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	78	18	0	2	2	0	96	4	54
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	50	44	2	2	2	0	94	4	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	30	6	4	0	4	90	4	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	51	38	4	4	4	0	89	8	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	30	5	10	3	81	14	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	39	7	5	1	87	6	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	71	22	7	0	0	93	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	33	0	4	5	90	10	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	49	38	10	2	2	87	4	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	43	41	6	8	2	84	10	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	49	11	4	4	81	8	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	63	22	7	8	0	0	85	8	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	43	41	7	6	2	0	85	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	48	8	8	0	0	84	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	64	27	6	2	0	2	92	2	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	39	41	13	7	0	0	80	7	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	45	43	4	2	6	0	88	8	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	37	14	10	8	0	69	17	52

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	56	30	4	6	4	0	86	10	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	43	42	7	6	2	0	85	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	29	64	0	0	8	0	92	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	50	40	5	2	0	2	92	2	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	39	49	9	4	0	0	88	4	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	43	45	2	6	4	0	88	10	49
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	47	11	6	4	0	79	10	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	62	22	10	4	1	84	5	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	61	26	7	4	1	88	5	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	72	28	0	0	0	100	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	69	27	2	2	0	96	2	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	55	40	4	2	0	95	2	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	37	4	2	0	94	2	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	51	43	4	2	0	94	2	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	63	25	2	6	4	88	10	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	32	13	5	3	79	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	41	15	8	0	77	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	62	34	2	2	0	96	2	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	51	38	4	8	0	88	8	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	41	4	6	2	88	8	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	38	36	11	11	4	74	15	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	30	4	6	3	87	9	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	57	32	7	2	1	89	3	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	78	22	0	0	0	100	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	62	30	4	2	2	92	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	60	36	4	0	0	96	0	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	47	10	2	0	88	2	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	55	34	6	6	0	89	6	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	54	29	9	6	1	0	0	83	8	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	31	13	5	3	0	1	79	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	50	50	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	34	14	4	0	2	0	82	4	55
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	51	39	7	2	0	0	0	90	2	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	51	12	6	2	0	0	80	8	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	35	36	19	9	0	0	0	72	9	53

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	60	32	2	4	1	0	93	6	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	31	13	2	1	0	83	3	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	50	15	0	0	0	85	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	35	4	2	2	0	92	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	35	10	4	0	0	86	4	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	45	33	10	6	4	2	79	10	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	42	8	11	4	0	77	15	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	65	23	7	4	1	88	5	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	39	7	6	1	86	7	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	57	7	0	8	85	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	56	40	2	2	0	96	2	55
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	45	43	10	2	0	88	2	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	43	10	6	0	84	6	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	44	13	8	4	76	11	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	61	24	2	10	3	85	14	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	59	31	7	2	1	90	3	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	57	43	0	0	0	100	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	68	24	4	0	4	92	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	59	31	4	4	2	90	6	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	51	35	6	6	2	86	8	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	46	34	16	2	2	81	4	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	42	39	13	4	0	2	83	4	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	39	31	14	11	6	0	69	17	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	36	22	19	14	0	44	34	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	26	43	21	5	4	0	69	10	55
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	23	32	24	19	2	0	55	21	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	32	34	28	4	2	0	66	6	50
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	25	24	17	7	0	51	25	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	12	8	34	15	28	4	0	44	20	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	5	20	42	21	10	0	1	32	25	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	27	23	37	13	0	0	0	13	50	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	6	23	35	19	15	2	0	35	29	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	2	24	37	25	12	0	0	37	26	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	12	37	34	8	0	2	42	20	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	11	41	21	11	0	2	33	25	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	7	20	19	19	28	3	4	50	29	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	8	14	32	27	18	0	1	46	23	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	14	43	28	7	0	0	34	22	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	4	10	21	27	33	2	3	64	15	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	12	33	30	13	0	2	44	22	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	6	12	25	39	12	2	4	54	19	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	17	30	26	15	0	2	42	27	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	3	7	21	19	41	2	7	66	11	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	2	16	32	31	18	0	1	50	18	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	7	51	13	8	0	0	21	28	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	2	9	21	34	30	2	3	67	11	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	4	10	39	34	10	0	2	45	15	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	2	12	27	28	27	0	4	57	14	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	2	13	30	49	4	0	2	54	16	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	7	10	17	13	38	11	4	60	20	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	20	18	28	19	13	0	1	33	39	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	33	29	23	7	8	0	0	15	62	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	6	8	22	30	23	3	7	59	16	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	5	26	46	13	10	0	0	23	31	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	12	20	15	30	14	4	6	48	35	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	19	34	15	6	0	2	21	44	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	7	10	23	17	26	12	6	52	21	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	10	21	19	31	16	1	2	48	33	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	26	8	44	8	7	7	0	16	37	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	19	22	33	21	2	3	57	20	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	14	39	22	7	0	2	30	30	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	6	14	27	23	18	6	6	47	22	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	6	9	40	37	6	0	2	43	15	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	5	19	13	22	32	2	7	59	27	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	12	30	30	19	1	1	50	19	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	14	15	27	29	7	7	0	39	32	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	2	8	24	34	25	3	3	64	11	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	4	9	45	36	5	0	2	42	12	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	4	12	24	34	20	0	6	57	17	50
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	15	26	43	4	0	2	48	25	53

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	5	28	26	39	3	66	5	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	2	8	12	37	39	3	78	10	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	0	35	29	29	0	57	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	2	2	23	33	37	3	72	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	8	28	43	21	0	64	8	51

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	17	7	11	0	13	6	77	14	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	37	32	12	0	5	4	10	80	5	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	35	0	0	14	16	14	80	20	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	23	2	5	2	5	16	88	9	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	38	36	12	4	2	5	4	81	6	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	27	8	8	4	16	8	74	15	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	41	13	9	0	4	4	75	10	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	74	17	5	4	0	0	91	4	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	65	23	6	3	2	1	89	5	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	57	36	0	0	8	0	92	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	61	29	7	2	2	0	90	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	34	8	4	2	0	87	5	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	30	6	8	0	4	85	8	50
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	38	37	10	6	7	2	77	14	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	82	15	3	0	0	97	0	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	74	24	1	0	1	97	1	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	72	20	0	8	0	92	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	75	21	4	0	0	96	0	55
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	62	30	2	6	0	92	6	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	59	31	8	2	0	90	2	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	45	39	8	6	2	85	7	53

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	72	21	5	2	0	93	2	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	63	26	7	2	1	89	3	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	58	42	0	0	0	100	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	62	34	2	2	0	96	2	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	63	31	4	0	2	94	2	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	50	38	8	4	0	88	4	50
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	59	28	10	4	0	87	4	53

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 (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	29	6	0	4	4	93	0	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	59	20	13	1	5	2	85	1	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	41	36	15	8	0	0	77	8	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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	56	19	12	2	0	6	4	84	2	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	60	21	8	3	1	4	2	86	5	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	27	43	15	0	8	8	0	75	8	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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	64	22	4	2	0	0	8	94	2	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	68	21	9	1	1	0	0	89	2	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	64	28	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	73	16	4	0	2	2	3	94	2	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	66	22	6	0	0	0	6	93	0	51

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	74	22	0	4	0	0	96	4	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	54	33	9	3	1	0	87	5	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	79	7	14	0	0	0	86	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	66	22	9	0	2	2	89	2	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	58	25	12	5	0	0	83	5	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	59	27	2	10	2	0	86	12	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	44	27	15	8	6	0	71	13	52

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	81	11	1	4	0	3	94	4	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	66	22	7	4	1	0	88	5	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	62	23	15	0	0	0	85	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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	83	11	0	6	0	0	0	94	6	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	64	27	4	5	1	0	0	91	6	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	69	16	15	0	0	0	0	85	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	66	25	4	0	2	2	2	94	2	55
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	58	29	9	4	0	0	0	87	4	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	63	23	6	6	2	0	0	86	8	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	42	37	9	10	2	0	0	79	11	52

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	78	10	0	8	5	0	87	13	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	80	15	2	0	2	1	96	2	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	85	15	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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	72	21	3	4	0	0	0	93	4	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	64	25	4	5	2	0	0	89	7	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	79	13	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	72	21	2	0	2	2	2	96	2	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	66	27	6	2	0	0	0	93	2	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	59	28	10	2	2	0	0	86	4	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	25	13	6	4	0	0	77	9	52

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	90	10	0	0	0	0	100	0	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	92	5	0	2	1	0	96	4	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	90	6	4	0	0	0	96	0	55
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	88	4	2	5	0	2	93	5	51

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	65	30	4	0	1	0	95	1	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	46	33	13	5	2	1	79	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	15	21	13	8	0	59	21	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	59	34	8	0	0	0	92	0	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	48	32	14	2	0	4	83	2	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	61	25	4	6	0	4	90	6	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	39	38	7	4	7	4	81	12	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	63	30	2	2	1	2	95	4	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	39	12	5	2	0	80	7	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	29	44	19	0	8	0	73	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	54	38	3	4	0	0	92	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	43	35	16	4	0	2	80	4	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	55	33	6	6	0	0	88	6	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	38	11	4	7	0	78	11	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	36	8	4	1	4	0	86	6	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	27	48	13	5	3	4	0	78	9	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	30	27	7	8	7	0	55	16	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	44	40	7	8	0	0	0	85	8	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	50	20	5	0	4	2	73	6	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	41	8	12	0	2	0	80	12	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	51	13	6	9	2	0	71	16	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	63	25	6	4	1	0	88	6	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	40	10	4	4	1	82	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	57	0	14	8	0	78	22	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	43	38	13	2	0	3	84	2	55
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	22	43	22	13	0	0	66	13	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	49	10	2	2	4	86	4	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	40	13	19	4	0	64	23	53

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	63	30	7	0	0	0	93	0	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	59	27	8	4	0	1	88	4	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	27	17	6	8	7	67	15	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	61	22	11	4	0	2	85	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	43	36	15	2	2	2	81	4	51

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	60	27	3	9	1	0	87	10	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	48	34	7	5	4	1	84	9	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	43	49	8	0	0	0	92	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	62	32	4	2	0	0	94	2	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	46	40	14	0	0	0	86	0	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	51	39	6	2	0	2	92	2	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	50	34	13	0	2	0	85	2	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	23	8	11	4	2	76	15	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	43	18	8	5	0	69	14	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	37	27	20	8	8	0	65	15	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	41	40	8	6	2	3	84	8	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	18	46	21	11	2	2	65	13	50

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	31	6	13	3	0	3	78	16	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	52	36	6	3	0	2	0	90	3	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	45	28	6	6	15	0	0	73	21	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	49	32	9	5	2	2	0	83	8	54
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	49	37	4	5	2	4	0	89	8	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	45	33	8	4	2	8	0	85	6	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	47	6	2	2	2	2	90	4	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	29	9	6	0	4	85	6	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	44	42	10	2	2	0	86	5	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	37	35	6	7	8	7	78	16	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	37	13	0	2	2	84	2	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	39	39	20	2	0	0	78	2	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	35	12	2	0	4	86	2	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	43	11	2	6	2	81	8	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	24	11	10	2	19	4	70	15	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	21	22	4	4	13	1	66	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	13	16	28	0	21	15	7	38	27	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	32	28	25	2	4	7	3	66	6	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	23	19	21	15	0	20	2	54	19	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	24	33	17	10	0	16	0	68	12	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	23	28	17	7	7	11	6	61	18	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	18	9	10	1	4	79	12	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	39	37	14	5	3	1	77	9	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	14	37	12	21	8	7	55	31	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	38	6	0	6	2	87	6	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	46	12	8	7	0	73	15	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	38	36	14	2	2	8	80	4	50
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	32	19	11	9	0	60	21	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	58	22	9	2	0	2	8	88	2	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	56	19	10	6	6	0	2	77	12	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	42	28	9	0	8	7	7	81	9	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	63	28	4	4	0	0	2	92	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	67	10	14	2	4	0	4	80	6	50

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	64	14	10	5	1	2	4	83	7	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	54	26	11	4	3	0	1	81	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	49	30	0	0	8	7	7	91	9	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	31	8	6	2	0	2	84	8	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	65	17	10	0	0	2	6	89	0	50

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	86	0	1	0	3	2	8	96	3	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	82	6	2	1	2	2	4	94	4	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	78	0	0	0	0	15	7	100	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	83	8	2	2	0	3	2	95	2	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	81	0	2	4	0	5	8	93	4	49

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	78	5	2	0	0	0	14	97	0	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	88	3	1	2	1	0	4	96	3	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	72	0	6	0	0	8	14	92	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	83	8	0	2	2	0	5	95	5	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	84	4	0	0	0	0	12	100	0	49

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	30	27	20	12	3	3	4	62	17	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	17	26	26	15	11	2	3	45	28	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	20	21	16	14	14	7	8	48	33	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	36	32	14	2	8	3	5	74	11	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	27	27	19	13	12	0	2	55	26	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	25	19	18	16	14	4	4	49	32	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	30	8	21	21	2	0	50	42	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	50	40	6	4	0	0	0	90	4	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	39	43	14	3	0	0	0	83	3	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	22	63	7	8	0	0	0	85	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	44	40	9	4	0	3	0	87	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	42	10	2	0	2	2	87	2	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	45	35	10	0	4	6	0	85	4	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	32	47	11	6	4	0	0	79	9	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	63	28	2	5	0	2	93	5	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	58	25	13	2	1	1	84	3	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	44	6	7	8	14	76	17	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	50	42	8	0	0	0	92	0	55
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	44	36	12	6	0	2	82	6	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	45	41	10	0	0	4	90	0	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	48	10	2	0	0	88	2	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	39	31	16	4	1	9	76	6	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	36	10	5	1	7	83	6	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	22	21	7	0	29	61	10	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	51	38	6	2	0	4	93	2	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	39	38	12	6	2	2	79	9	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	55	37	4	2	0	2	94	2	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	35	13	9	0	6	76	10	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	26	25	7	12	3	21	5	70	21	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	31	20	26	6	1	16	0	61	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	6	37	0	0	29	0	48	0	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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	56	27	4	5	0	0	8	90	6	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	56	20	6	3	2	8	5	86	7	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	57	0	0	8	7	0	92	8	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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	3	0	5	10	48	0	35	88	4	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	3	2	0	56	4	34	91	5	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	0	15	6	44	0	35	78	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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	16	11	17	5	3	42	7	52	14	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	22	18	5	0	42	4	58	9	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	7	28	16	15	0	35	0	53	22	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	74	22	0	4	0	0	96	4	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	71	21	6	0	2	0	92	2	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	57	28	7	0	8	0	86	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	76	18	4	2	0	0	94	2	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	64	30	4	0	0	2	96	0	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	67	30	4	0	0	0	96	0	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	57	34	6	4	0	0	91	4	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	71	21	0	7	1	0	92	8	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	67	21	9	2	1	0	88	4	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	59	27	7	0	8	0	86	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	71	19	2	4	2	2	92	6	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	64	28	6	2	0	0	92	2	49
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	59	30	6	4	2	0	88	6	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	51	33	9	8	0	0	83	8	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	69	19	4	8	0	0	88	8	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	61	26	6	5	2	0	87	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	58	7	0	8	0	86	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	75	16	0	6	2	2	92	8	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	57	39	2	2	0	0	96	2	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	51	35	10	2	2	0	86	4	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	50	31	11	8	0	0	81	8	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	61	15	7	6	5	6	0	80	12	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	53	26	11	8	2	0	0	79	10	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	50	15	14	0	0	21	0	82	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	64	13	9	6	4	3	0	80	10	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	49	23	17	4	2	4	2	76	6	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	51	21	16	8	4	0	0	72	12	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	35	30	17	6	6	6	0	70	12	53

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	41	25	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	27	30	42	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	22	28	50	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	26	47	27	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	46	39	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	36	41	23	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	35	40	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	16	40	14	5	25	15
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	38	40	9	0	4	25
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	33	37	8	0	21	14
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	11	61	11	11	5	18
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	15	69	15	0	0	13

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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	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	15

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	20	4	7	0	0	60	9	77	0	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	23	2	8	0	4	50	13	68	10	85
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	28	11	12	2	3	35	9	69	9	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	7	14	2	0	44	9	66	4	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	20	16	14	0	2	37	12	69	4	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	21	19	17	6	2	34	2	62	12	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	50	22	10	0	0	16	3	88	0	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	45	27	5	4	1	18	0	88	6	85
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	21	14	2	2	13	2	79	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	36	30	14	5	0	15	0	78	6	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	27	39	18	2	0	14	0	77	2	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	37	21	2	2	11	0	72	4	53

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	50
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	0	100	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	0	100	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	91	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	22	6	7	0	0	56	7	79	0	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	19	7	10	4	0	50	11	65	9	85
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	29	5	16	2	0	39	9	65	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	18	7	6	2	2	54	11	72	10	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	20	17	10	2	0	39	12	76	4	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	17	19	15	2	2	44	2	66	7	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	27	6	0	0	16	0	93	0	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	39	33	11	5	0	13	0	82	5	85
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	46	17	18	4	0	13	2	74	5	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	33	8	5	2	24	0	81	9	49
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	28	41	12	4	0	16	0	81	5	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	32	25	2	2	13	0	67	4	53

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	29	11	14	6	0	69	20	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	61	18	16	0	0	5	83	0	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	56	38	6	0	0	0	94	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	44	24	12	9	11	0	68	20	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	48	23	16	6	5	2	73	11	49
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	29	18	10	10	0	63	19	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	43	29	13	10	6	0	72	15	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	37	21	27	10	5	0	0	58	15	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	23	33	13	16	0	1	38	29	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	7	15	43	27	0	0	15	70	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	17	35	26	11	8	2	2	54	19	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	27	29	18	11	0	0	42	29	48
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	16	29	25	21	8	0	0	45	29	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	25	27	23	14	0	0	37	37	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	27	15	7	3	0	0	75	10	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	25	32	22	15	5	0	1	57	20	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	20	43	9	21	0	0	28	29	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	40	33	13	10	2	2	0	75	12	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	20	44	22	8	6	0	0	64	14	49
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	32	27	25	6	8	0	2	60	14	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	17	45	19	11	8	0	0	62	19	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	31	22	21	12	11	2	0	55	24	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	14	28	20	15	20	1	1	43	36	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	15	16	21	40	0	0	23	62	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	26	41	13	9	9	4	0	69	18	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	17	24	27	18	13	0	0	41	32	49
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	24	20	19	25	12	0	0	44	37	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	25	23	15	26	0	0	36	41	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	59	20	15	1	2	0	2	81	4	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	45	26	10	9	3	0	6	75	14	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	20	36	7	15	0	0	43	22	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	62	24	7	4	0	2	2	89	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	46	26	10	16	2	0	0	72	18	49
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	51	26	14	8	0	0	2	78	8	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	37	38	11	8	4	0	2	77	12	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	44	27	16	10	3	0	0	71	13	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	25	14	8	10	0	1	67	18	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	23	13	30	20	14	0	0	36	34	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	42	35	12	6	2	2	2	80	8	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	38	26	14	16	6	0	0	64	22	49
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	30	32	27	8	2	0	2	62	10	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	28	33	17	15	6	0	0	62	21	53

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	56	21	14	5	4	0	0	77	9	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	37	32	20	4	4	1	1	71	9	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	20	49	23	0	8	0	0	69	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	43	33	16	4	4	0	0	75	8	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	37	43	12	8	0	0	0	80	8	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	32	40	24	4	0	0	0	72	4	50
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	31	29	6	2	0	0	64	8	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	51	17	17	6	8	0	2	69	14	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	17	49	11	13	8	0	2	67	21	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	13	14	37	22	14	0	0	27	35	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	36	43	9	10	0	2	0	80	10	55
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	44	19	9	2	0	0	70	11	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	30	44	14	8	2	0	2	76	10	50
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	33	25	16	17	8	0	2	59	25	52

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	52	17	16	3	8	3	72	11	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	35	42	13	3	5	1	78	9	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	21	50	14	7	8	0	72	15	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	48	25	15	8	4	0	73	12	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	37	36	19	7	0	0	74	7	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	36	20	6	2	2	71	8	50
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	39	13	15	4	0	67	19	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	65	14	11	7	1	0	2	81	8	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	57	21	12	6	2	0	1	79	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	43	28	13	8	8	0	0	71	16	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	61	20	5	7	4	2	2	84	11	55
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	50	26	16	7	0	0	0	76	7	49

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	54	32	9	3	2	0	85	5	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	59	22	10	1	6	1	83	7	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	72	15	6	0	8	0	86	8	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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	53	23	14	10	0	0	0	76	10	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	37	32	17	7	7	0	1	69	14	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	15	43	20	15	8	0	0	57	22	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	43	10	7	4	2	0	79	11	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	34	43	19	4	0	0	0	77	4	49
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	32	30	24	8	2	0	4	65	10	50
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	33	11	12	4	0	0	73	16	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	61	24	4	5	0	2	4	90	6	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	60	18	8	5	2	1	6	84	7	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	73	21	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	62	24	4	2	4	0	4	90	6	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	53	29	12	2	2	0	2	84	4	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	72	12	8	6	2	0	0	84	8	50
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	58	14	17	10	2	0	0	71	11	52

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	63	31	4	0	2	0	95	2	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	65	18	9	3	3	1	84	6	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	51	26	24	0	0	0	76	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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	80	10	4	0	0	0	6	96	0	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	78	7	2	1	1	0	10	95	2	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	79	8	6	0	0	0	7	93	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	85	2	0	0	2	2	9	98	2	55
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	87	7	0	2	0	2	2	98	2	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	84	8	2	2	0	0	4	96	2	49
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	79	10	2	4	0	2	4	94	4	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	86	6	0	3	0	3	2	97	3	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	84	7	0	1	1	0	7	98	2	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	79	6	7	0	8	0	0	85	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	84	6	2	0	4	2	2	93	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	86	7	5	0	2	0	0	93	2	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	86	6	2	2	0	2	2	96	2	50
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	75	12	4	4	0	2	4	92	4	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	77	8	2	7	3	4	0	88	11	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	74	23	0	2	0	0	1	98	2	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	71	29	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	73	19	5	0	2	0	0	92	2	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	59	30	7	2	2	0	0	89	4	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	57	27	8	2	0	2	4	90	2	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	62	25	6	6	0	0	2	88	6	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	77	15	5	0	2	1	0	93	2	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	75	13	4	0	6	0	1	90	6	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	79	14	0	0	8	0	0	92	8	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	84	8	3	2	2	2	0	93	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	70	22	8	0	0	0	0	92	0	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	71	18	2	4	2	0	4	92	6	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	50	23	11	6	8	0	2	75	14	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	82	0	1	0	0	16	98	0	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	61	8	2	3	0	25	92	5	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	80	14	6	0	0	0	94	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	72	9	0	0	0	19	100	0	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	56	12	4	0	0	28	95	0	50
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	49	8	6	2	2	33	86	6	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	59	16	4	0	0	22	95	0	51

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	75	8	5	2	6	0	5	87	8	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	72	8	9	2	2	0	5	85	5	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	58	21	0	0	14	0	7	85	15	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	74	14	4	4	0	2	2	92	4	55
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	58	21	9	0	2	0	10	87	3	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	74	12	8	0	0	0	6	91	0	50
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	57	21	13	4	0	0	4	82	4	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	76	11	8	0	2	0	3	90	2	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	83	6	3	1	2	0	4	93	4	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	100	0	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	83	8	3	0	4	0	2	93	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	88	2	0	4	2	2	2	94	6	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	72	4	6	6	4	2	6	83	11	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	81	6	11	0	0	0	2	88	0	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	50	25	19	3	2	1	0	76	4	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	49	28	13	4	3	1	1	78	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	42	51	7	0	0	0	0	93	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	69	16	11	4	0	0	0	85	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	51	29	14	2	2	0	2	82	4	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	45	31	16	0	2	0	6	81	2	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	51	31	6	8	2	0	2	84	10	52

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	13	36	32	12	6	0	0	49	19	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	10	36	34	17	2	1	0	46	20	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	15	43	35	8	0	0	15	43	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	17	48	25	8	0	0	2	66	8	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	39	35	6	4	0	0	54	10	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	18	35	27	17	2	0	0	53	19	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	26	42	15	6	0	0	37	21	53

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	6	18	37	22	16	0	38	25	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	2	21	43	27	6	0	34	23	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	8	27	29	36	0	0	36	35	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	2	16	26	33	21	2	55	18	54
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	7	9	44	33	7	0	40	16	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	4	27	16	35	18	0	53	31	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	10	21	35	29	6	0	34	31	52

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	51	39	1	9	0	0	90	9	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	55	38	5	1	0	1	94	1	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	44	43	14	0	0	0	86	0	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	59	26	9	2	2	2	87	4	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	53	38	9	0	0	0	91	0	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	59	35	4	2	0	0	94	2	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	56	36	2	6	0	0	92	6	53

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	12	25	35	23	5	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	33	41	15	1	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	37	40	14	8	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	79	14	2	4	0	94	4	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	70	25	3	0	1	95	1	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	63	30	8	0	0	92	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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	64	18	4	8	0	7	87	8	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	63	27	5	1	3	1	91	5	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	54	31	8	8	0	0	85	8	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 (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	79	16	2	0	3	0	98	0	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	73	18	3	4	1	1	93	4	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	78	15	8	0	0	0	92	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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	55	26	5	11	3	0	0	81	14	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	41	43	7	3	5	1	0	85	8	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	14	43	29	7	8	0	0	56	15	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	56	31	5	4	2	2	0	88	6	55
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	35	37	18	6	2	2	0	73	9	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	33	6	6	4	4	0	84	10	51
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	43	21	8	0	0	2	71	8	53

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	29	52	7	8	4	0	0	81	12	30
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	27	67	0	0	0	0	5	100	0	17

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	92	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	11	89	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	14	86	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	15	85	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	10	90	51

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	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	91	9	10

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	89	11	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	73	20	0	2	0	2	3	98	2	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	60	33	1	1	1	2	1	96	2	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	72	13	15	0	0	0	0	85	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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	26	56	19	0	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	78	11	2	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	70	30	0	15

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	28	72	15

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	22	25	12	17	6	0	19	57	28	15

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	15	16	7	23	21	10	9	38	54	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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	43	21	6	0	0	12	18	91	0	50
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	47	13	14	1	2	5	19	78	4	85
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	36	29	0	0	6	0	29	91	9	15
2019	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	35	20	12	5	16	2	10	63	24	56
2019	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	63	10	5	4	4	2	12	85	9	51
2018	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	44	10	18	12	12	2	2	56	25	50
2018	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	42	19	16	4	6	0	14	71	11	52

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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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	63	9	2	2	23	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	40	16	7	2	36	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	49	30	0	0	21	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	82	18	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	48	52	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	50	50	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	47	53	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	45	55	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	40	60	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	69	31	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	79	21	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	82	18	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	66	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	45	55	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	61	39	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	13	87	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	13	87	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	30	70	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	43	57	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	54	46	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	59	41	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	18	82	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	23	77	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	72	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	9	91	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	3	97	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	12	88	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	4	96	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	15	85	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	28	72	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	34	66	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	26	74	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	39	61	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	23	77	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	24	76	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	31	69	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	2	98	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	5	95	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	9	91	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	7	93	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	9	91	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	100	10

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 (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	92	6	2	0	98	0	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	88	7	2	3	95	3	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	90	10	0	0	100	0	10

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	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	17	15	9	20	37	2	0	59	33	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	5	17	13	17	44	1	2	63	23	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	0	0	40	0	30	10	20	43	0	10

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Less than 3 years in current department or agency	8	17	20	25	30	0	55	25	40
2022	3 to 10 years in current department or agency	3	24	22	15	33	3	49	28	60
2022	11 to 20 years in current department or agency	9	21	10	19	21	20	51	37	10

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada by Question 111. In total, how many years have you been working in your current department or agency?

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

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

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

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

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making