2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada by Question 81. Are you a supervisor?

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 62 27 7 4 0 0 0 90 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 60 31 1 6 3 0 0 91 9 110

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 89 9 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 85 12 1 1 1 1 0 98 1 110

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 Supervisor 54 36 6 0 2 2 0 91 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 57 27 7 6 3 0 1 84 9 110
2019 Supervisor 51 33 6 3 7 0 0 84 10 30
2019 Non-supervisor 55 30 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 106

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 Supervisor 53 34 2 9 0 0 2 89 9 45
2022 Non-supervisor 52 33 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 110
2019 Supervisor 55 31 3 11 0 0 0 86 11 30
2019 Non-supervisor 44 31 11 10 2 1 1 77 12 106
2018 Supervisor 47 35 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 34
2018 Non-supervisor 37 43 6 13 1 0 0 80 14 93

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 71 22 4 0 0 0 2 95 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 67 24 3 4 2 0 0 90 6 110
2019 Supervisor 80 17 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 53 33 11 1 2 0 0 86 3 106

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 55 35 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 65 23 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 110
2019 Supervisor 53 34 3 3 7 0 0 86 11 30
2019 Non-supervisor 61 30 4 4 0 0 1 92 4 104
2018 Supervisor 44 38 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 34
2018 Non-supervisor 50 32 8 5 2 0 2 85 8 93

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 69 20 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 44 39 6 8 2 0 0 83 11 110
2019 Supervisor 53 37 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 30
2019 Non-supervisor 49 39 5 3 5 0 0 88 8 106
2018 Supervisor 44 41 0 9 6 0 0 85 15 34
2018 Non-supervisor 32 47 12 5 3 0 0 80 9 93

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 45 48 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 51 29 8 10 2 0 0 80 12 110
2019 Supervisor 51 40 3 3 0 0 3 93 3 30
2019 Non-supervisor 50 29 13 7 2 0 0 79 8 106
2018 Supervisor 32 44 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 34
2018 Non-supervisor 36 40 7 6 11 0 0 76 17 92

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 51 39 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 45
2022 Non-supervisor 45 38 6 7 4 0 0 82 12 110
2019 Supervisor 45 38 11 3 0 0 3 85 3 29
2019 Non-supervisor 42 43 7 6 2 0 0 86 7 106
2018 Supervisor 44 38 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 34
2018 Non-supervisor 34 42 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 91

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 69 26 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 45
2022 Non-supervisor 60 26 9 4 2 0 0 85 5 110
2019 Supervisor 63 34 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 58 33 4 4 1 1 0 91 5 106
2018 Supervisor 73 18 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 34
2018 Non-supervisor 45 47 5 2 0 0 0 92 2 93

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 55 34 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 49 29 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 110
2019 Supervisor 70 27 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 30
2019 Non-supervisor 48 37 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 105
2018 Supervisor 47 38 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 34
2018 Non-supervisor 38 38 7 11 6 0 0 75 17 93

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 67 29 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 55 31 6 5 3 0 0 87 7 110
2019 Supervisor 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 57 33 6 2 1 1 0 91 3 105
2018 Supervisor 65 29 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 34
2018 Non-supervisor 42 42 11 4 1 0 0 84 5 93

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 Supervisor 54 42 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 46 30 13 6 3 0 1 78 9 110
2019 Supervisor 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 38 39 14 6 2 1 0 78 8 105
2018 Supervisor 50 38 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 34
2018 Non-supervisor 23 45 18 11 2 0 0 69 13 93

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 52 33 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 110
2019 Supervisor 67 30 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 46 35 12 4 3 0 0 82 6 106
2018 Supervisor 50 35 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 34
2018 Non-supervisor 35 34 13 11 5 1 0 70 16 93

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 47 43 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 52 32 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 110
2019 Supervisor 53 44 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 49 36 10 5 1 0 0 85 5 105
2018 Supervisor 38 44 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 34
2018 Non-supervisor 33 40 15 9 3 0 0 73 12 93

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 67 27 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 56 30 4 8 2 0 0 86 10 110
2019 Supervisor 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 60 26 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 106
2018 Supervisor 54 33 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 33
2018 Non-supervisor 43 35 15 4 2 0 0 78 6 93

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 9 45 17 17 13 0 0 54 29 45
2022 Non-supervisor 48 30 14 6 2 0 1 78 8 110
2019 Supervisor 11 35 36 7 12 0 0 45 19 30
2019 Non-supervisor 30 40 18 11 1 0 0 70 12 105
2018 Supervisor 15 38 24 15 9 0 0 53 23 34
2018 Non-supervisor 33 25 28 10 4 0 0 57 14 92

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 Supervisor 8 19 47 21 6 0 0 27 26 45
2022 Non-supervisor 9 17 34 17 19 2 1 37 28 110
2019 Supervisor 8 23 46 20 3 0 0 23 31 30
2019 Non-supervisor 4 24 35 19 16 1 0 36 28 106
2018 Supervisor 3 30 50 12 6 0 0 17 33 34
2018 Non-supervisor 13 11 34 31 9 0 2 41 24 93

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 Supervisor 8 11 34 38 8 0 2 47 19 45
2022 Non-supervisor 7 20 25 19 25 1 2 46 28 110
2019 Supervisor 3 11 30 34 22 0 0 56 14 30
2019 Non-supervisor 9 14 25 27 20 2 3 49 24 106
2018 Supervisor 9 18 20 35 18 0 0 53 27 34
2018 Non-supervisor 9 17 30 26 14 1 3 41 27 93

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 Supervisor 4 25 31 31 10 0 0 40 29 45
2022 Non-supervisor 4 8 28 23 31 1 4 57 13 110
2019 Supervisor 4 17 38 34 6 0 0 40 21 30
2019 Non-supervisor 2 12 24 33 25 1 4 61 14 105
2018 Supervisor 3 17 41 32 6 0 0 38 21 34
2018 Non-supervisor 3 12 29 34 18 0 3 54 16 93

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 Supervisor 23 33 21 12 11 0 0 23 56 45
2022 Non-supervisor 14 11 24 18 25 5 3 47 27 110
2019 Supervisor 4 24 44 27 0 0 0 27 29 29
2019 Non-supervisor 5 19 25 20 22 3 5 47 26 106
2018 Supervisor 26 26 29 15 3 0 0 18 53 34
2018 Non-supervisor 16 20 21 24 12 2 5 38 38 93

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 Supervisor 8 21 28 28 14 0 0 43 29 45
2022 Non-supervisor 11 16 19 21 21 7 5 47 31 110
2019 Supervisor 7 10 51 25 6 0 0 32 17 30
2019 Non-supervisor 6 22 24 25 15 5 3 43 31 106
2018 Supervisor 6 23 44 20 6 0 0 26 29 34
2018 Non-supervisor 6 12 33 28 13 3 4 45 20 92

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 Supervisor 4 8 34 38 17 0 0 54 12 45
2022 Non-supervisor 8 19 19 23 25 3 4 51 29 110
2019 Supervisor 3 15 38 37 6 0 0 44 18 30
2019 Non-supervisor 5 10 31 31 18 2 3 52 15 106
2018 Supervisor 6 18 26 44 6 0 0 50 24 34
2018 Non-supervisor 9 16 29 30 12 0 4 44 26 92

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 0 4 21 37 38 0 0 76 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 2 7 19 31 36 0 3 70 10 110
2019 Supervisor 3 3 36 28 30 0 0 57 7 30
2019 Non-supervisor 1 8 19 39 30 0 3 71 9 106
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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 Supervisor 36 37 8 0 0 2 16 90 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 40 22 10 6 5 12 5 75 13 110
2019 Supervisor 53 30 3 0 0 4 9 96 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 38 25 9 5 6 6 11 76 13 105
2018 Supervisor 34 37 10 10 3 3 3 76 14 32
2018 Non-supervisor 26 29 14 12 4 10 5 64 19 93

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 69 24 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 45
2022 Non-supervisor 65 22 6 3 3 1 0 88 6 110
2019 Supervisor 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 51 29 7 5 7 0 1 80 12 106
2018 Supervisor 53 28 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 32
2018 Non-supervisor 37 34 8 11 8 3 0 73 19 92

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 77 19 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 110
2019 Supervisor 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 63 26 5 4 1 0 1 90 5 105
2018 Supervisor 56 35 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 32
2018 Non-supervisor 46 38 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 93

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 69 27 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 64 25 8 3 1 0 0 89 4 110
2019 Supervisor 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 56 33 6 1 3 2 0 90 4 106
2018 Supervisor 65 32 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 32
2018 Non-supervisor 42 37 13 7 1 0 0 79 8 91

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 62 20 7 0 0 8 4 93 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 53 25 13 0 2 3 4 84 2 110

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 Supervisor 68 19 2 2 0 5 4 95 3 45
2022 Non-supervisor 50 22 13 3 2 6 4 80 6 110
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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 Supervisor 75 17 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 62 24 7 2 1 0 4 90 3 110
2019 Supervisor 77 17 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 62 22 8 1 2 3 3 89 3 106

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 54 39 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 65 25 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 110
2019 Supervisor 64 27 6 0 0 0 3 93 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 57 24 12 3 3 1 0 81 7 106
2018 Supervisor 47 29 9 12 3 0 0 76 15 34
2018 Non-supervisor 50 28 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 91

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 63 29 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 72 15 6 5 1 0 1 88 6 110

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 Supervisor 67 31 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 70 18 4 7 1 0 0 88 8 110
2019 Supervisor 70 27 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 29
2019 Non-supervisor 59 24 10 2 3 1 1 85 5 105
2018 Supervisor 53 35 3 6 3 0 0 88 9 34
2018 Non-supervisor 47 30 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 91

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 82 16 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 77 14 1 4 4 1 0 91 8 110

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 Supervisor 69 27 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 67 22 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 110
2019 Supervisor 70 20 6 0 0 0 3 93 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 63 24 5 4 2 2 0 89 6 104
2018 Supervisor 59 21 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 34
2018 Non-supervisor 52 29 11 4 4 0 0 80 9 91

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 93 4 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 91 7 0 1 1 0 0 98 2 110
2019 Supervisor 91 0 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 30
2019 Non-supervisor 88 6 4 1 0 0 1 95 1 105
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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 54 32 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 50 31 10 5 3 1 0 82 8 110
2019 Supervisor 54 39 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 51 29 11 4 2 2 0 82 6 105
2018 Supervisor 56 33 3 0 6 3 0 91 6 34
2018 Non-supervisor 45 32 10 5 4 3 0 80 10 93

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 37 49 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 45
2022 Non-supervisor 51 33 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 110
2019 Supervisor 56 40 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 43 36 11 5 3 2 0 81 8 106
2018 Supervisor 44 41 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 34
2018 Non-supervisor 44 30 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 93

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 Supervisor 23 60 12 2 0 2 0 85 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 36 36 13 6 4 5 0 76 11 110
2019 Supervisor 28 58 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 30
2019 Non-supervisor 33 36 15 8 2 5 1 74 11 106
2018 Supervisor 29 47 12 9 0 3 0 79 10 34
2018 Non-supervisor 23 40 15 14 6 1 0 64 21 93

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 37 53 6 2 0 2 0 91 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 49 30 10 6 5 0 0 80 11 110
2019 Supervisor 32 46 19 0 0 3 0 80 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 33 36 18 11 0 2 0 70 11 105
2018 Supervisor 32 50 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 34
2018 Non-supervisor 26 38 13 16 4 3 0 66 21 93

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 57 25 12 2 0 4 0 85 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 60 30 7 3 1 0 0 90 3 110
2019 Supervisor 50 32 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 55 23 14 3 2 2 0 81 5 106
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 50 40 2 4 3 0 0 91 7 45
2022 Non-supervisor 51 31 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 110
2019 Supervisor 51 42 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 55 31 11 3 0 0 0 87 3 106
2018 Supervisor 53 41 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 34
2018 Non-supervisor 49 36 11 2 1 1 0 86 3 92

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 28 32 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 45
2022 Non-supervisor 38 34 10 10 7 1 0 73 17 110
2019 Supervisor 22 60 14 0 4 0 0 82 4 30
2019 Non-supervisor 31 33 15 12 3 5 0 68 16 105

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 Supervisor 49 38 7 2 2 2 0 89 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 48 33 6 9 2 1 1 83 11 110
2019 Supervisor 65 26 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 30
2019 Non-supervisor 45 33 8 5 3 5 1 83 9 104
2018 Supervisor 65 20 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 34
2018 Non-supervisor 32 48 8 3 3 5 1 85 7 92

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 45 43 8 2 0 2 0 90 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 46 35 10 5 3 2 0 83 7 110
2019 Supervisor 40 45 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 29
2019 Non-supervisor 43 34 18 1 1 3 0 79 2 106
2018 Supervisor 44 35 12 0 6 3 0 81 6 34
2018 Non-supervisor 38 39 16 3 2 2 0 78 5 93

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 Supervisor 28 27 20 2 4 17 2 67 8 45
2022 Non-supervisor 32 19 19 7 5 15 3 62 15 110
2019 Supervisor 23 28 21 14 0 13 0 59 17 29
2019 Non-supervisor 31 18 23 8 4 14 3 58 14 106
2018 Supervisor 24 26 18 12 6 12 3 59 21 34
2018 Non-supervisor 19 29 18 12 6 13 2 57 22 93

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 39 42 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 43 27 13 9 4 4 0 73 14 110
2019 Supervisor 39 46 10 0 4 0 0 86 4 29
2019 Non-supervisor 35 35 12 9 6 3 0 72 16 106
2018 Supervisor 30 43 9 16 3 0 0 72 19 33
2018 Non-supervisor 30 27 19 10 10 4 0 59 20 93

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 Supervisor 42 31 11 6 4 2 4 78 11 45
2022 Non-supervisor 59 18 10 3 4 1 5 81 8 110
2019 Supervisor 53 30 7 3 3 0 4 86 7 29
2019 Non-supervisor 63 17 11 3 1 0 5 85 4 106

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 Supervisor 54 26 8 4 2 2 4 85 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 57 22 11 4 3 1 2 81 8 110
2019 Supervisor 72 17 7 0 0 0 4 93 0 29
2019 Non-supervisor 53 25 9 3 2 3 5 85 6 106

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 Supervisor 82 5 0 2 2 2 7 96 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 81 3 3 0 2 4 6 95 2 110
2019 Supervisor 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 29
2019 Non-supervisor 75 6 5 4 0 5 5 90 4 105

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 Supervisor 85 4 0 2 0 0 9 98 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 80 4 3 1 1 1 10 94 2 110
2019 Supervisor 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 29
2019 Non-supervisor 76 8 1 2 1 0 11 95 4 105

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 Supervisor 21 27 26 13 6 2 4 52 20 45
2022 Non-supervisor 21 26 21 16 9 3 3 51 27 110
2019 Supervisor 13 40 20 10 11 3 3 57 22 29
2019 Non-supervisor 32 25 17 7 15 2 3 60 23 106
2018 Supervisor 15 32 6 21 21 3 3 50 44 34
2018 Non-supervisor 21 20 16 17 22 2 1 43 40 93

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 Supervisor 38 57 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 40 40 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 110
2019 Supervisor 53 40 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 29
2019 Non-supervisor 37 42 12 5 1 3 1 81 6 106
2018 Supervisor 45 33 13 3 6 0 0 78 9 33
2018 Non-supervisor 31 41 16 5 3 3 0 74 9 93

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 61 25 10 2 0 2 0 88 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 54 30 8 4 2 3 0 86 6 110
2019 Supervisor 58 31 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 29
2019 Non-supervisor 43 38 14 3 2 1 0 81 5 105
2018 Supervisor 42 42 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 33
2018 Non-supervisor 39 43 13 2 1 2 0 83 3 93

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 36 40 18 2 0 4 0 79 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 38 30 13 6 2 11 0 77 8 110
2019 Supervisor 65 25 3 3 0 4 0 93 3 29
2019 Non-supervisor 40 38 12 4 2 4 0 81 6 106
2018 Supervisor 47 30 18 0 0 6 0 81 0 34
2018 Non-supervisor 39 38 10 10 1 2 0 79 11 92

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 Supervisor 32 26 29 0 0 14 0 67 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 27 18 17 10 3 23 3 60 17 110

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 Supervisor 60 24 0 2 0 9 6 97 3 45
2022 Non-supervisor 48 27 7 5 3 4 6 84 9 110

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 Supervisor 0 2 2 2 60 6 28 94 3 45
2022 Non-supervisor 1 2 6 5 47 3 37 85 5 110

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 Supervisor 10 20 19 6 0 41 2 54 11 45
2022 Non-supervisor 12 16 16 5 1 44 5 56 12 110

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 69 29 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 69 22 4 2 3 0 0 91 4 110
2019 Supervisor 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 29
2019 Non-supervisor 60 28 6 3 2 1 0 89 5 106
2018 Supervisor 64 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 34
2018 Non-supervisor 55 34 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 93

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 67 22 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 65 21 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 110
2019 Supervisor 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 29
2019 Non-supervisor 60 24 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 105
2018 Supervisor 61 26 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 34
2018 Non-supervisor 46 29 15 8 2 0 0 75 10 93

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 62 25 10 2 0 0 0 88 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 59 26 4 9 3 0 0 85 11 110
2019 Supervisor 83 14 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 29
2019 Non-supervisor 57 30 3 6 3 1 0 87 9 106
2018 Supervisor 53 35 6 3 3 0 0 88 6 34
2018 Non-supervisor 42 31 18 7 2 0 0 73 9 92

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 Supervisor 55 18 14 4 0 8 0 80 5 45
2022 Non-supervisor 55 22 7 9 4 3 0 80 13 110
2019 Supervisor 67 22 3 0 0 4 3 96 0 29
2019 Non-supervisor 51 15 18 9 3 3 0 69 12 106
2018 Supervisor 53 23 6 12 3 3 0 79 15 34
2018 Non-supervisor 36 24 24 9 5 2 0 61 14 93
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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 Supervisor 24 35 40 45
2022 Non-supervisor 32 34 34 110
2019 Supervisor 10 49 41 29
2019 Non-supervisor 22 43 36 106
2018 Supervisor 20 53 27 34
2018 Non-supervisor 32 30 38 93

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 Supervisor 0 43 42 0 0 16 10
2022 Non-supervisor 11 23 39 13 3 11 30
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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 Non-supervisor 7 93 110

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 Supervisor 21 4 6 2 0 48 19 76 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 19 3 11 1 3 55 8 59 10 110
2019 Supervisor 32 14 10 0 0 41 3 82 0 29
2019 Non-supervisor 20 6 17 3 3 40 11 54 11 105
2018 Supervisor 20 24 15 6 3 23 9 65 13 34
2018 Non-supervisor 17 15 21 2 4 34 5 54 11 93

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 Supervisor 40 42 6 6 0 6 0 87 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 43 23 7 4 1 21 1 84 7 110
2019 Supervisor 45 38 4 0 0 14 0 96 0 29
2019 Non-supervisor 39 20 22 4 2 13 1 68 7 106
2018 Supervisor 26 38 18 6 0 12 0 73 7 34
2018 Non-supervisor 22 35 25 2 3 12 0 66 6 93
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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
2019 Supervisor 0 100 29
2019 Non-supervisor 6 94 106
2018 Supervisor 0 100 34
2018 Non-supervisor 8 92 93

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 Supervisor 15 15 8 2 0 45 15 75 5 45
2022 Non-supervisor 20 5 11 3 1 55 5 62 9 110
2019 Supervisor 25 7 18 0 0 47 3 64 0 29
2019 Non-supervisor 20 4 15 3 2 45 11 54 12 105
2018 Supervisor 15 15 21 3 0 35 12 55 5 34
2018 Non-supervisor 17 16 18 1 2 40 5 61 6 93

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 Supervisor 39 36 13 2 0 10 0 84 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 42 28 7 4 0 18 0 86 5 110
2019 Supervisor 41 36 11 0 0 11 0 87 0 29
2019 Non-supervisor 36 19 18 6 2 19 1 69 9 105
2018 Supervisor 29 32 12 3 0 24 0 80 4 34
2018 Non-supervisor 21 33 26 2 2 15 0 64 5 93
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 58 31 8 2 0 0 0 89 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 52 20 15 6 3 0 4 75 9 110
2019 Supervisor 54 24 14 3 4 0 0 78 8 29
2019 Non-supervisor 45 25 11 7 9 0 3 72 17 105
2018 Supervisor 35 20 26 9 9 0 0 56 18 34
2018 Non-supervisor 42 29 14 8 7 0 0 71 15 93

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 Supervisor 5 22 28 23 22 0 0 27 45 45
2022 Non-supervisor 28 20 29 10 11 0 1 48 22 110
2019 Supervisor 3 33 31 17 16 0 0 36 33 28
2019 Non-supervisor 26 27 25 14 7 1 1 54 21 105
2018 Supervisor 0 18 37 30 15 0 0 18 45 33
2018 Non-supervisor 19 26 22 20 11 0 1 46 32 93

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 Supervisor 8 39 25 21 8 0 0 47 29 45
2022 Non-supervisor 40 24 21 9 5 0 1 65 14 110
2019 Supervisor 13 41 28 7 11 0 0 54 18 29
2019 Non-supervisor 41 33 15 9 2 1 0 74 11 105
2018 Supervisor 9 41 26 12 12 0 0 50 24 34
2018 Non-supervisor 27 29 25 11 6 0 2 57 18 93

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 Supervisor 12 17 25 15 32 0 0 29 46 45
2022 Non-supervisor 22 27 19 14 16 2 1 50 30 110
2019 Supervisor 7 27 35 20 11 0 0 34 31 29
2019 Non-supervisor 29 31 16 11 11 2 0 62 22 104
2018 Supervisor 3 15 33 29 20 0 0 18 50 34
2018 Non-supervisor 20 23 17 20 17 0 2 44 38 93

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 Supervisor 23 35 19 12 8 0 2 59 21 45
2022 Non-supervisor 57 20 12 4 3 0 5 80 7 110
2019 Supervisor 37 28 21 7 8 0 0 65 14 29
2019 Non-supervisor 60 25 5 7 0 1 2 87 8 105
2018 Supervisor 23 33 30 12 3 0 0 56 15 34
2018 Non-supervisor 50 28 6 8 3 0 4 82 11 93

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 Supervisor 30 19 20 14 17 0 0 49 31 45
2022 Non-supervisor 44 26 14 8 7 0 1 71 15 110
2019 Supervisor 23 34 21 8 14 0 0 57 22 29
2019 Non-supervisor 47 27 11 11 2 1 3 76 13 105
2018 Supervisor 15 35 24 24 3 0 0 50 27 34
2018 Non-supervisor 32 29 21 12 3 0 2 62 16 93

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 Supervisor 38 33 23 2 5 0 0 71 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 43 28 16 5 6 1 1 73 11 110
2019 Supervisor 35 43 16 7 0 0 0 78 7 29
2019 Non-supervisor 40 35 14 8 3 0 0 75 11 106
2018 Supervisor 28 40 25 3 3 0 0 69 6 32
2018 Non-supervisor 30 34 27 6 2 0 0 65 8 93

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 Supervisor 15 46 12 20 6 0 0 61 26 45
2022 Non-supervisor 33 29 17 8 10 0 3 64 19 110
2019 Supervisor 3 61 20 11 4 0 0 64 16 29
2019 Non-supervisor 40 34 11 11 2 1 1 76 14 105
2018 Supervisor 9 41 19 22 10 0 0 50 31 32
2018 Non-supervisor 38 29 15 10 6 0 2 68 16 93

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 40 39 16 4 2 0 0 79 6 45
2022 Non-supervisor 38 32 16 3 8 0 3 72 12 110
2019 Supervisor 47 32 17 4 0 0 0 78 4 29
2019 Non-supervisor 38 33 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 106
2018 Supervisor 31 34 15 16 3 0 0 65 19 32
2018 Non-supervisor 26 39 20 11 4 0 1 65 15 93

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 Supervisor 62 29 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 57 17 13 8 3 0 2 76 11 110
2019 Supervisor 68 22 4 3 0 0 3 93 3 28
2019 Non-supervisor 49 21 15 8 5 1 1 72 13 105

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 52 34 12 0 2 0 0 86 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 60 21 10 2 6 0 1 82 8 110

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 Supervisor 16 41 27 9 7 0 0 57 16 45
2022 Non-supervisor 50 26 13 8 3 0 1 76 11 110
2019 Supervisor 17 45 28 7 4 0 0 62 10 29
2019 Non-supervisor 41 36 15 4 2 1 1 78 6 105
2018 Supervisor 28 19 31 12 10 0 0 47 22 32
2018 Non-supervisor 37 31 15 12 2 1 2 70 15 93

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 Supervisor 63 25 8 0 2 0 2 89 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 61 18 6 6 2 2 5 85 8 110
2019 Supervisor 57 33 7 0 4 0 0 90 4 29
2019 Non-supervisor 59 22 7 2 5 0 5 86 7 106
2018 Supervisor 59 16 13 9 3 0 0 75 13 32
2018 Non-supervisor 59 16 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 93

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 59 25 9 3 3 0 1 85 6 110

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 Supervisor 84 4 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 78 10 4 1 1 0 7 94 2 110
2019 Supervisor 83 7 0 0 0 3 7 100 0 29
2019 Non-supervisor 83 5 0 1 2 1 8 96 4 105
2018 Supervisor 87 6 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 31
2018 Non-supervisor 77 9 2 4 1 1 5 92 6 93

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 Supervisor 88 8 2 0 0 0 2 98 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 83 6 0 2 2 2 5 96 4 110
2019 Supervisor 91 6 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 81 7 5 1 4 1 2 90 5 106
2018 Supervisor 84 10 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 32
2018 Non-supervisor 75 12 3 3 1 2 3 92 5 93

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 Supervisor 74 24 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 75 16 0 5 2 2 1 93 7 110
2019 Supervisor 60 36 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 69 21 6 2 3 0 0 89 5 106
2018 Supervisor 44 41 6 3 0 0 6 90 3 34
2018 Non-supervisor 64 20 10 3 0 1 2 86 3 91

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 Supervisor 79 13 6 0 2 0 0 92 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 74 14 5 0 5 1 1 90 5 110
2019 Supervisor 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 70 16 6 3 4 1 0 86 7 106
2018 Supervisor 61 18 9 9 0 0 3 82 9 34
2018 Non-supervisor 57 23 8 4 5 0 2 82 10 91

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 70 21 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 68 1 1 2 0 0 28 96 2 110
2019 Supervisor 50 41 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 68 1 0 0 0 0 31 100 0 105
2018 Supervisor 52 30 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 33
2018 Non-supervisor 57 4 2 0 0 0 36 97 0 90

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 Supervisor 71 12 11 5 0 0 2 84 5 45
2022 Non-supervisor 72 9 5 2 6 0 6 86 8 110
2019 Supervisor 47 31 11 0 4 0 7 84 5 29
2019 Non-supervisor 72 14 5 3 0 1 6 92 3 106
2018 Supervisor 74 6 9 3 3 0 6 84 6 34
2018 Non-supervisor 66 17 12 2 0 0 3 85 2 90

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 Supervisor 95 2 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 78 9 5 1 3 0 4 91 4 110
2019 Supervisor 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 74 11 3 3 6 1 3 88 9 106
2018 Supervisor 91 3 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 34
2018 Non-supervisor 75 5 9 3 2 1 4 85 6 91

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 Supervisor 57 29 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 46 29 16 3 3 2 1 77 6 110
2019 Supervisor 56 30 7 3 3 0 0 86 6 30
2019 Non-supervisor 58 22 14 2 1 1 3 83 3 106
2018 Supervisor 67 26 0 3 0 0 3 97 3 34
2018 Non-supervisor 42 36 12 3 2 0 4 82 6 91

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 Supervisor 2 36 33 23 6 0 0 38 29 45
2022 Non-supervisor 13 31 36 15 4 1 0 45 19 110
2019 Supervisor 6 48 34 7 4 0 0 55 12 30
2019 Non-supervisor 21 39 28 8 4 0 1 60 12 106
2018 Supervisor 3 32 33 27 6 0 0 35 33 34
2018 Non-supervisor 15 29 35 15 6 0 0 44 21 93

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 6 21 57 12 3 0 0 15 27 45
2022 Non-supervisor 4 20 35 29 11 0 0 41 24 110
2019 Supervisor 7 27 33 27 6 0 0 33 34 30
2019 Non-supervisor 4 10 36 31 17 0 1 49 15 104
2018 Supervisor 9 30 32 20 9 0 0 29 38 34
2018 Non-supervisor 10 20 26 33 11 0 0 44 29 92

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 54 40 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 50 40 4 5 0 1 0 91 5 110
2019 Supervisor 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2019 Non-supervisor 51 33 11 3 1 2 0 85 4 106
2018 Supervisor 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 34
2018 Non-supervisor 58 33 4 4 0 0 0 91 4 93

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 2 37 42 17 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 12 29 36 19 4 110

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 67 29 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 73 19 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 110

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 66 23 4 4 0 2 0 91 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 60 23 5 6 3 4 0 86 9 110

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 75 16 2 4 0 2 0 94 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 73 19 4 0 3 2 1 94 3 110

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 Supervisor 37 49 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 45
2022 Non-supervisor 45 32 8 8 6 1 0 77 14 110
2019 Supervisor 32 46 13 4 4 0 0 78 9 30
2019 Non-supervisor 47 30 14 5 3 2 0 78 8 105
2018 Supervisor 38 38 15 6 3 0 0 76 9 34
2018 Non-supervisor 31 38 15 9 4 2 1 71 14 93

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 Supervisor 32 46 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 45
2019 Supervisor 35 49 6 7 0 0 3 87 7 30
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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 Supervisor 6 94 45
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 110
2019 Supervisor 0 100 30
2019 Non-supervisor 17 83 106

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 Non-supervisor 85 15 15

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 92 8 15
2019 Non-supervisor 95 5 18

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Non-supervisor 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 Non-supervisor 46 29 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 17

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 61 33 4 0 0 2 0 95 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 65 26 3 2 1 2 2 94 3 110
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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 Supervisor 9 81 10 0 45
2022 Non-supervisor 17 65 17 2 110

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 Non-supervisor 51 49 20

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 Non-supervisor 21 34 13 13 5 0 14 64 20 20

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 Non-supervisor 10 21 5 17 16 7 23 45 47 20

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 Supervisor 49 12 15 0 2 0 22 78 2 45
2022 Non-supervisor 45 17 8 1 1 9 18 86 3 110
2019 Supervisor 46 18 16 3 11 0 6 68 15 30
2019 Non-supervisor 47 17 8 5 9 2 12 74 16 106
2018 Supervisor 41 6 25 10 9 0 9 52 21 32
2018 Non-supervisor 43 18 14 9 7 1 7 67 18 92
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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 Supervisor 39 21 5 5 31 40
2022 Non-supervisor 55 12 4 0 29 70

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 Supervisor 49 51 40
2022 Non-supervisor 67 33 70

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 Supervisor 48 52 40
2022 Non-supervisor 45 55 70

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 Supervisor 84 16 40
2022 Non-supervisor 70 30 70

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 Supervisor 45 55 40
2022 Non-supervisor 38 62 70

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 Supervisor 24 76 40
2022 Non-supervisor 10 90 70

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 Supervisor 71 29 40
2022 Non-supervisor 41 59 70

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 Supervisor 22 78 40
2022 Non-supervisor 20 80 70

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 Supervisor 2 98 40
2022 Non-supervisor 8 92 70

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 Supervisor 7 93 40
2022 Non-supervisor 15 85 70

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 Supervisor 43 57 40
2022 Non-supervisor 23 77 70

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 Supervisor 33 67 40
2022 Non-supervisor 22 78 70

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 Supervisor 7 93 40
2022 Non-supervisor 3 97 70

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 Supervisor 2 98 40
2022 Non-supervisor 11 89 70

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 93 5 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 40
2022 Non-supervisor 89 7 3 0 1 0 0 96 1 70

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 Supervisor 5 23 20 17 31 2 2 50 29 40
2022 Non-supervisor 12 11 10 17 46 2 1 65 24 70

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Supervisor 4 20 29 24 23 0 0 47 24 40
2022 Non-supervisor 6 22 16 17 35 5 0 54 29 70
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