2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Parks Canada by Question 102. Are you currently a shift worker?

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	Shift worker	31	42	4	16	6	73	22	330
2022	Non-shift worker	32	48	4	12	4	80	16	2790
2020	Shift worker	30	46	7	14	3	76	17	410
2020	Non-shift worker	31	49	5	12	3	80	14	2866

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	Shift worker	70	19	6	3	1	0	1	90	4	330
2022	Non-shift worker	76	18	3	2	1	0	0	94	3	2790
2020	Shift worker	72	20	3	3	1	0	1	93	4	410
2020	Non-shift worker	74	19	4	2	1	1	0	93	3	2855

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	35	36	8	12	8	0	72	20	330
2022	Non-shift worker	40	37	7	10	4	1	78	14	2785
2020	Shift worker	34	36	11	13	5	1	71	18	408
2020	Non-shift worker	35	39	10	13	3	0	74	16	2866
2019	Shift worker	40	38	5	12	5	0	78	16	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	45	34	6	10	4	0	79	14	3302

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	30	36	13	14	7	0	66	21	330
2022	Non-shift worker	26	43	12	14	5	0	69	19	2785
2020	Shift worker	30	39	12	15	4	0	69	19	409
2020	Non-shift worker	31	42	12	13	2	0	73	15	2856
2019	Shift worker	33	41	8	13	4	0	74	18	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	30	41	11	13	5	0	71	18	3292
2018	Shift worker	29	45	8	13	4	0	75	17	1011
2018	Non-shift worker	23	45	11	14	6	1	68	21	3279

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	43	33	8	11	4	76	16	330
2022	Non-shift worker	47	36	6	7	2	84	10	2785
2020	Shift worker	39	37	9	11	4	76	15	408
2020	Non-shift worker	45	37	8	8	1	83	9	2853
2019	Shift worker	45	34	7	10	4	79	14	1049
2019	Non-shift worker	49	35	7	6	2	85	9	3286

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	Shift worker	36	35	12	10	6	0	0	72	17	330
2022	Non-shift worker	47	31	9	8	5	0	0	78	13	2785
2020	Shift worker	37	31	14	10	7	0	1	68	18	406
2020	Non-shift worker	48	31	10	8	4	0	0	79	11	2857
2019	Shift worker	43	32	9	10	6	1	0	75	16	1054
2019	Non-shift worker	45	32	10	8	4	0	0	77	13	3296
2018	Shift worker	36	33	13	11	6	0	0	70	17	1005
2018	Non-shift worker	41	34	11	8	5	0	0	76	13	3276

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	Shift worker	42	37	12	5	5	79	9	330
2022	Non-shift worker	43	38	8	6	4	82	10	2785
2020	Shift worker	35	38	14	8	5	73	13	410
2020	Non-shift worker	41	40	9	7	3	81	10	2869
2019	Shift worker	43	37	11	6	3	80	9	1052
2019	Non-shift worker	44	37	9	7	3	81	10	3304
2018	Shift worker	40	39	11	6	4	78	10	1002
2018	Non-shift worker	39	41	10	7	3	80	10	3262

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	26	30	18	11	14	56	25	330
2022	Non-shift worker	33	35	12	11	9	68	19	2790
2020	Shift worker	23	35	16	15	11	58	27	410
2020	Non-shift worker	33	38	12	11	5	72	16	2866
2019	Shift worker	30	38	14	11	8	68	18	1051
2019	Non-shift worker	31	38	14	11	6	69	17	3297
2018	Shift worker	26	37	15	12	9	63	22	1011
2018	Non-shift worker	27	36	15	13	9	63	22	3275

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	34	39	9	12	5	74	17	330
2022	Non-shift worker	30	45	10	11	4	75	15	2785
2020	Shift worker	26	41	18	10	6	67	15	409
2020	Non-shift worker	31	42	13	11	4	73	14	2846
2019	Shift worker	37	40	10	9	4	77	13	1046
2019	Non-shift worker	30	42	12	11	5	72	16	3278
2018	Shift worker	30	41	14	10	5	70	15	1008
2018	Non-shift worker	28	41	14	12	6	68	18	3279

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	Shift worker	45	35	9	8	3	80	11	330
2022	Non-shift worker	48	38	7	4	2	87	6	2780
2020	Shift worker	37	42	11	7	3	79	10	406
2020	Non-shift worker	46	39	9	5	1	84	6	2854
2019	Shift worker	50	34	9	4	3	84	7	1045
2019	Non-shift worker	47	36	9	5	3	83	8	3284
2018	Shift worker	44	37	11	5	2	82	7	1006
2018	Non-shift worker	45	39	8	5	2	85	7	3278

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	Shift worker	32	30	14	14	10	63	24	330
2022	Non-shift worker	36	37	11	9	6	74	16	2790
2020	Shift worker	25	35	19	11	9	60	20	408
2020	Non-shift worker	36	37	12	9	5	73	15	2858
2019	Shift worker	36	35	12	10	6	71	16	1047
2019	Non-shift worker	35	37	12	10	6	72	16	3292
2018	Shift worker	31	37	13	11	7	68	18	1006
2018	Non-shift worker	30	40	12	11	7	70	18	3274

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	Shift worker	61	27	7	4	1	89	4	330
2022	Non-shift worker	56	33	8	3	1	89	4	2785
2020	Shift worker	54	32	9	3	1	87	5	409
2020	Non-shift worker	55	33	8	3	1	88	4	2853
2019	Shift worker	58	29	8	2	2	87	4	1042
2019	Non-shift worker	58	30	8	3	1	88	4	3285
2018	Shift worker	55	34	8	3	1	89	4	1005
2018	Non-shift worker	55	33	8	3	1	88	4	3259

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	26	42	16	10	7	68	16	330
2022	Non-shift worker	35	40	9	9	5	76	15	2785
2020	Shift worker	28	35	15	13	9	63	22	407
2020	Non-shift worker	38	40	9	8	4	78	12	2857
2019	Shift worker	31	35	12	14	7	66	22	1051
2019	Non-shift worker	34	39	11	10	6	74	16	3287
2018	Shift worker	26	37	14	14	9	63	23	1001
2018	Non-shift worker	29	41	11	11	7	70	18	3269

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	34	37	14	6	9	71	15	330
2022	Non-shift worker	42	34	12	7	5	76	12	2785
2020	Shift worker	28	40	15	12	6	67	18	410
2020	Non-shift worker	43	34	12	7	4	77	11	2863
2019	Shift worker	36	31	14	13	6	67	19	1049
2019	Non-shift worker	39	34	13	9	5	73	14	3290
2018	Shift worker	31	34	15	13	7	66	19	1001
2018	Non-shift worker	33	36	14	10	7	70	16	3257

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	34	33	16	11	7	0	67	17	330
2022	Non-shift worker	36	37	14	9	4	0	73	13	2790
2020	Shift worker	26	42	17	11	5	0	68	15	410
2020	Non-shift worker	34	41	12	9	3	0	75	13	2859
2019	Shift worker	36	38	13	9	4	0	74	13	1046
2019	Non-shift worker	34	40	13	9	4	0	74	13	3270
2018	Shift worker	33	39	13	10	4	1	72	15	1006
2018	Non-shift worker	29	39	15	11	6	0	68	17	3268

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	Shift worker	47	34	13	4	1	81	6	330
2022	Non-shift worker	47	37	10	4	2	84	6	2790
2020	Shift worker	42	41	10	5	2	83	7	408
2020	Non-shift worker	49	37	8	5	2	86	6	2866
2019	Shift worker	53	33	8	4	3	86	7	1054
2019	Non-shift worker	50	36	8	5	1	86	6	3308
2018	Shift worker	51	33	9	5	2	84	7	1009
2018	Non-shift worker	48	37	9	5	2	85	7	3275

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	Shift worker	41	31	18	6	2	1	1	74	8	330
2022	Non-shift worker	29	35	21	9	6	0	0	64	15	2790
2020	Shift worker	32	36	17	9	5	0	1	69	14	404
2020	Non-shift worker	32	34	20	9	5	0	0	66	14	2838
2019	Shift worker	47	27	16	6	3	0	1	74	9	1051
2019	Non-shift worker	35	30	20	9	5	0	1	66	14	3288
2018	Shift worker	46	29	14	6	3	0	1	76	9	1009
2018	Non-shift worker	34	31	20	9	6	0	1	65	15	3286

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	Shift worker	8	24	35	17	13	0	3	31	33	330
2022	Non-shift worker	8	24	40	19	8	1	1	27	32	2780
2020	Shift worker	6	26	40	18	8	1	1	26	33	407
2020	Non-shift worker	8	25	40	20	6	1	0	26	34	2870
2019	Shift worker	7	17	35	22	16	1	2	39	25	1044
2019	Non-shift worker	9	25	34	20	11	1	1	31	34	3294
2018	Shift worker	7	19	32	28	11	1	1	41	27	1002
2018	Non-shift worker	10	24	37	18	9	1	1	28	35	3275

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	Shift worker	15	32	26	8	12	2	5	22	51	330
2022	Non-shift worker	15	30	34	13	6	1	2	20	46	2780
2020	Shift worker	19	28	33	11	7	1	1	19	47	408
2020	Non-shift worker	15	28	34	16	6	1	1	23	43	2863
2019	Shift worker	14	22	26	17	15	3	3	34	38	1046
2019	Non-shift worker	15	25	30	15	11	2	2	27	42	3293
2018	Shift worker	16	23	27	16	12	3	4	29	41	1002
2018	Non-shift worker	17	26	30	14	9	2	2	24	45	3271

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	Shift worker	1	7	28	35	23	1	5	61	9	330
2022	Non-shift worker	5	14	32	32	16	1	2	49	19	2785
2020	Shift worker	4	10	27	39	17	0	3	58	14	407
2020	Non-shift worker	4	13	34	35	13	0	1	48	17	2853
2019	Shift worker	3	7	19	33	32	2	5	69	11	1041
2019	Non-shift worker	4	11	30	31	21	1	2	54	15	3274
2018	Shift worker	3	8	23	34	26	1	5	64	12	996
2018	Non-shift worker	5	13	32	32	15	1	2	49	18	3261

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	Shift worker	14	26	28	16	15	0	1	31	41	330
2022	Non-shift worker	17	22	28	18	12	1	3	31	40	2775
2020	Shift worker	17	21	27	20	14	0	1	34	39	408
2020	Non-shift worker	13	21	30	22	12	1	1	35	35	2859
2019	Shift worker	14	17	23	21	21	2	2	44	32	1046
2019	Non-shift worker	16	19	26	21	16	1	2	37	35	3291
2018	Shift worker	17	21	24	21	15	1	2	36	39	998
2018	Non-shift worker	18	23	27	18	11	1	2	30	42	3268

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	Shift worker	18	21	23	16	14	3	5	33	42	330
2022	Non-shift worker	16	24	26	16	11	3	4	30	42	2780
2020	Shift worker	13	18	26	25	14	2	2	40	32	408
2020	Non-shift worker	9	18	27	27	15	2	2	44	28	2851
2019	Shift worker	14	16	23	18	24	4	3	44	31	1045
2019	Non-shift worker	10	19	26	20	19	3	3	42	30	3282
2018	Shift worker	14	20	24	18	20	2	2	39	35	993
2018	Non-shift worker	12	19	26	22	15	3	3	39	33	3260

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	Shift worker	13	24	32	13	10	4	4	25	40	330
2022	Non-shift worker	16	27	34	13	7	2	2	21	44	2785
2020	Shift worker	13	24	31	16	9	3	3	27	40	405
2020	Non-shift worker	12	25	36	17	8	1	1	25	38	2860
2019	Shift worker	13	18	26	18	18	3	4	39	33	1040
2019	Non-shift worker	13	22	30	17	13	2	3	31	37	3289
2018	Shift worker	13	20	27	20	14	3	3	35	36	1002
2018	Non-shift worker	14	25	31	16	9	2	3	27	41	3270

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	Shift worker	9	24	27	23	14	1	3	39	34	330
2022	Non-shift worker	6	15	34	28	14	1	2	43	22	2785
2020	Shift worker	7	15	35	27	13	0	3	41	23	408
2020	Non-shift worker	6	16	37	28	12	1	1	40	22	2862
2019	Shift worker	15	19	33	19	11	1	2	31	35	1048
2019	Non-shift worker	11	20	32	21	13	1	2	35	32	3293

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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	Shift worker	18	30	18	15	16	3	2	49	32	330
2022	Non-shift worker	22	31	17	12	8	6	4	59	22	2785
2020	Shift worker	19	30	20	18	10	2	0	50	29	407
2020	Non-shift worker	23	33	18	12	7	5	3	61	20	2861
2019	Shift worker	28	31	15	12	9	4	2	62	22	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	25	32	15	13	8	4	3	61	23	3296
2018	Shift worker	18	30	20	15	11	3	2	51	28	1009
2018	Non-shift worker	18	33	19	13	10	5	2	55	24	3275

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	Shift worker	39	28	11	13	9	0	67	23	330
2022	Non-shift worker	43	31	9	10	6	1	75	16	2785
2020	Shift worker	35	27	14	15	9	0	62	25	406
2020	Non-shift worker	43	32	9	10	6	1	75	16	2856
2019	Shift worker	42	31	9	11	6	0	74	17	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	42	30	10	11	7	0	72	18	3300
2018	Shift worker	34	34	9	14	9	0	68	23	1008
2018	Non-shift worker	35	33	10	12	8	1	69	21	3271

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	Shift worker	38	36	11	10	4	74	14	330
2022	Non-shift worker	51	33	7	6	3	84	10	2785
2020	Shift worker	38	37	9	11	4	75	16	407
2020	Non-shift worker	49	33	8	7	3	82	10	2851
2019	Shift worker	42	38	8	9	3	80	12	1051
2019	Non-shift worker	44	36	8	8	4	80	12	3301
2018	Shift worker	41	35	10	8	5	77	13	1006
2018	Non-shift worker	39	39	9	8	4	78	13	3268

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	32	44	13	7	3	0	76	11	330
2022	Non-shift worker	46	37	9	5	3	1	83	8	2785
2020	Shift worker	34	38	17	7	5	0	72	11	405
2020	Non-shift worker	45	37	10	5	2	1	82	8	2844
2019	Shift worker	40	39	11	7	3	0	79	10	1051
2019	Non-shift worker	42	38	10	6	2	1	81	9	3304
2018	Shift worker	34	42	13	7	3	1	76	11	1010
2018	Non-shift worker	35	41	13	6	3	1	77	10	3273

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	Shift worker	47	26	9	7	3	5	3	79	11	330
2022	Non-shift worker	46	30	9	6	2	4	3	81	9	2790

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	Shift worker	43	25	13	8	3	5	3	74	12	330
2022	Non-shift worker	42	30	11	7	2	5	3	78	10	2790

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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	Shift worker	37	29	15	9	6	2	4	69	15	330
2022	Non-shift worker	53	27	11	4	3	1	2	82	7	2785
2020	Shift worker	38	30	14	8	5	1	4	71	14	407
2020	Non-shift worker	53	27	11	5	2	0	1	82	7	2863
2019	Shift worker	39	28	18	6	3	1	5	71	10	1058
2019	Non-shift worker	46	29	13	5	3	1	3	78	9	3297

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	Shift worker	39	30	9	13	9	0	0	69	22	330
2022	Non-shift worker	38	34	11	9	7	0	0	73	16	2785
2020	Shift worker	36	34	13	9	7	0	0	71	16	405
2020	Non-shift worker	41	32	11	9	6	0	1	74	15	2863
2019	Shift worker	39	32	15	8	6	0	0	71	14	1056
2019	Non-shift worker	38	32	13	9	6	0	0	71	15	3304
2018	Shift worker	36	36	11	9	7	1	0	73	16	1006
2018	Non-shift worker	36	34	12	9	8	0	0	71	17	3273

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	Shift worker	44	26	16	7	5	2	1	71	12	330
2022	Non-shift worker	52	24	10	6	5	1	1	78	12	2785
2020	Shift worker	42	27	15	5	9	1	1	71	14	406
2020	Non-shift worker	51	23	12	6	5	2	1	76	11	2859

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	37	32	12	12	6	0	69	18	330
2022	Non-shift worker	45	33	9	7	5	0	78	13	2785
2020	Shift worker	40	35	9	11	5	0	75	16	406
2020	Non-shift worker	48	30	9	7	4	0	79	12	2865
2019	Shift worker	47	31	10	8	3	1	78	11	1054
2019	Non-shift worker	46	31	9	8	5	1	78	13	3295
2018	Shift worker	42	34	10	9	5	0	76	13	1005
2018	Non-shift worker	41	33	11	9	6	0	74	15	3262

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	Shift worker	49	22	9	5	8	1	6	77	13	330
2022	Non-shift worker	61	23	6	2	4	2	2	87	6	2790

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	47	27	9	9	8	0	74	16	330
2022	Non-shift worker	52	27	9	6	5	0	80	11	2785
2020	Shift worker	45	30	11	7	6	1	76	13	410
2020	Non-shift worker	54	26	8	7	4	0	81	11	2869
2019	Shift worker	50	30	9	7	4	0	80	12	1054
2019	Non-shift worker	52	27	8	7	5	0	80	12	3305
2018	Shift worker	46	29	11	8	5	0	75	14	1003
2018	Non-shift worker	46	28	11	8	6	0	74	15	3267

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	Shift worker	79	7	4	1	4	6	92	4	330
2022	Non-shift worker	81	8	3	2	2	4	93	4	2790
2019	Shift worker	79	10	4	2	2	2	91	4	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	82	8	4	1	2	3	93	3	3290

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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	Shift worker	31	31	16	7	11	5	65	18	330
2022	Non-shift worker	35	31	13	9	6	6	70	16	2790
2020	Shift worker	26	29	18	15	7	5	58	23	410
2020	Non-shift worker	38	30	12	8	5	6	73	13	2866
2019	Shift worker	36	31	12	9	7	5	70	17	1051
2019	Non-shift worker	33	33	14	10	6	5	69	16	3293
2018	Shift worker	32	30	14	11	8	4	65	20	1007
2018	Non-shift worker	31	30	16	10	7	5	64	18	3280

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	Shift worker	24	29	14	15	17	1	53	33	330
2022	Non-shift worker	29	33	14	13	8	2	64	22	2785
2020	Shift worker	23	26	20	17	11	3	51	29	407
2020	Non-shift worker	33	34	14	11	6	2	69	17	2862
2019	Shift worker	34	28	15	11	10	2	63	22	1050
2019	Non-shift worker	30	32	15	13	8	2	64	21	3293
2018	Shift worker	29	29	14	16	10	2	59	27	1007
2018	Non-shift worker	27	31	16	14	9	2	60	24	3271

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	17	24	18	20	18	2	42	39	330
2022	Non-shift worker	19	31	18	17	11	4	52	30	2785
2020	Shift worker	14	28	19	21	14	4	43	37	410
2020	Non-shift worker	21	35	18	14	8	4	58	23	2865
2019	Shift worker	24	27	17	15	12	4	53	29	1051
2019	Non-shift worker	20	30	19	17	10	4	53	28	3289
2018	Shift worker	19	28	20	19	12	3	48	31	1008
2018	Non-shift worker	17	30	19	18	12	4	49	31	3271

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	Shift worker	15	28	15	19	20	2	44	40	330
2022	Non-shift worker	18	32	17	19	12	2	51	32	2790
2020	Shift worker	12	28	22	17	17	3	42	36	409
2020	Non-shift worker	20	37	15	17	9	2	58	27	2870
2019	Shift worker	22	28	16	17	14	3	51	33	1052
2019	Non-shift worker	18	32	17	18	12	3	51	31	3295
2018	Shift worker	19	27	18	21	14	2	47	35	1005
2018	Non-shift worker	16	30	17	21	15	2	47	36	3272

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	Shift worker	28	11	9	10	13	19	10	54	33	330
2022	Non-shift worker	32	20	14	8	6	14	6	65	18	2790
2020	Shift worker	28	14	10	11	14	18	5	54	32	410
2020	Non-shift worker	35	20	14	8	6	12	6	67	17	2867
2019	Shift worker	31	15	13	11	10	16	4	57	26	1054
2019	Non-shift worker	32	18	14	10	8	14	5	61	22	3296

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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	Shift worker	21	38	19	14	8	1	59	21	330
2022	Non-shift worker	29	44	13	9	4	1	74	13	2785
2020	Shift worker	20	38	22	16	3	1	59	19	409
2020	Non-shift worker	31	43	15	8	3	1	74	11	2866
2019	Shift worker	32	40	14	9	4	1	72	14	1054
2019	Non-shift worker	30	42	16	8	3	1	72	11	3297
2018	Shift worker	28	42	15	11	4	1	70	15	1009
2018	Non-shift worker	29	41	15	10	5	1	70	15	3279

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	Shift worker	10	31	23	21	13	2	42	34	330
2022	Non-shift worker	12	34	21	21	9	3	47	31	2785
2020	Shift worker	10	33	23	22	10	3	44	33	407
2020	Non-shift worker	17	38	21	17	5	2	56	23	2853
2019	Shift worker	20	32	20	18	7	3	54	26	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	16	33	22	19	7	3	50	27	3292

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	Shift worker	29	36	12	15	6	2	0	67	21	330
2022	Non-shift worker	28	38	12	12	6	3	1	68	19	2785
2020	Shift worker	24	39	13	15	6	3	0	65	21	409
2020	Non-shift worker	36	36	12	9	4	2	1	74	13	2858
2019	Shift worker	35	32	13	11	6	3	1	69	17	1054
2019	Non-shift worker	34	36	13	10	5	2	1	71	16	3301
2018	Shift worker	29	37	14	11	7	1	1	67	19	1011
2018	Non-shift worker	33	36	13	9	5	2	1	71	15	3278

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	Shift worker	31	36	18	8	8	1	67	16	330
2022	Non-shift worker	30	39	17	9	4	2	70	13	2785
2020	Shift worker	26	37	20	10	5	2	64	15	406
2020	Non-shift worker	35	38	17	6	3	1	73	9	2863
2019	Shift worker	34	37	16	8	5	1	72	13	1051
2019	Non-shift worker	31	37	18	8	4	2	69	13	3291
2018	Shift worker	29	37	17	11	4	1	67	15	1007
2018	Non-shift worker	29	37	19	10	4	1	66	15	3260

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	Shift worker	22	24	14	18	17	6	0	49	36	330
2022	Non-shift worker	20	26	18	14	12	8	2	51	29	2790
2020	Shift worker	20	26	17	17	16	4	0	49	34	407
2020	Non-shift worker	23	27	17	13	10	8	1	56	25	2863
2019	Shift worker	24	27	16	15	12	5	1	55	29	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	22	26	17	14	12	6	2	53	28	3300
2018	Shift worker	22	27	17	14	15	5	1	52	30	1009
2018	Non-shift worker	20	27	18	14	13	7	1	51	29	3276

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	Shift worker	20	30	19	15	15	1	50	31	330
2022	Non-shift worker	23	34	16	15	9	2	59	24	2790
2020	Shift worker	18	33	19	16	12	2	52	29	410
2020	Non-shift worker	24	35	18	14	8	2	60	22	2854
2019	Shift worker	25	32	17	13	11	3	59	24	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	23	33	16	15	10	3	57	26	3300
2018	Shift worker	21	28	19	17	13	2	50	31	1012
2018	Non-shift worker	20	31	18	17	11	3	53	29	3276

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	Shift worker	43	26	14	9	3	2	4	73	12	330
2022	Non-shift worker	42	28	14	6	4	1	4	74	11	2790
2020	Shift worker	46	28	17	4	3	1	2	76	7	410
2020	Non-shift worker	49	24	14	6	3	1	2	76	9	2867
2019	Shift worker	47	25	16	4	3	1	4	75	8	1052
2019	Non-shift worker	49	24	14	6	3	1	4	77	9	3287

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	Shift worker	35	25	21	8	8	1	2	62	16	330
2022	Non-shift worker	42	25	17	7	5	1	3	70	12	2785
2020	Shift worker	38	26	20	8	5	1	2	65	14	410
2020	Non-shift worker	45	26	15	7	3	1	2	74	10	2863
2019	Shift worker	39	23	19	8	4	2	4	67	13	1050
2019	Non-shift worker	41	25	17	7	5	2	3	69	13	3286

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	Shift worker	69	12	4	4	4	2	4	87	9	330
2022	Non-shift worker	74	9	5	2	3	3	5	90	5	2785
2020	Shift worker	72	14	5	3	3	2	2	89	5	408
2020	Non-shift worker	78	9	5	2	2	2	3	91	4	2863
2019	Shift worker	74	11	4	1	2	2	5	91	4	1051
2019	Non-shift worker	78	9	4	2	2	3	3	92	4	3278

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	Shift worker	67	9	6	4	2	1	10	86	7	330
2022	Non-shift worker	72	9	4	1	2	2	11	92	3	2785
2020	Shift worker	71	11	6	2	2	2	6	89	5	408
2020	Non-shift worker	77	10	3	1	1	2	6	94	3	2863
2019	Shift worker	68	11	5	3	3	3	8	88	6	1051
2019	Non-shift worker	78	7	3	1	1	2	7	94	3	3279

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	Shift worker	21	27	13	15	20	2	2	49	37	330
2022	Non-shift worker	21	34	12	16	13	2	2	58	30	2790
2020	Shift worker	19	26	19	18	16	0	2	46	34	409
2020	Non-shift worker	22	29	17	16	12	2	2	53	29	2868
2019	Shift worker	21	27	18	15	15	3	2	51	31	1055
2019	Non-shift worker	20	30	15	16	14	2	2	52	32	3302
2018	Shift worker	18	27	16	18	17	2	1	46	37	1010
2018	Non-shift worker	17	29	17	17	16	2	2	48	34	3272

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	Shift worker	18	42	19	11	8	1	1	61	19	330
2022	Non-shift worker	24	44	15	9	5	2	0	69	15	2785
2020	Shift worker	17	42	17	17	4	2	0	60	22	410
2020	Non-shift worker	26	46	14	9	3	2	0	74	12	2858
2019	Shift worker	19	40	20	13	7	2	0	60	20	1054
2019	Non-shift worker	23	44	16	10	4	2	0	69	15	3307
2018	Shift worker	20	34	21	14	8	3	0	55	23	1012
2018	Non-shift worker	22	39	19	11	7	2	0	63	18	3280

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	Shift worker	34	38	11	10	6	1	73	16	330
2022	Non-shift worker	35	40	12	8	4	2	76	12	2790
2020	Shift worker	27	42	15	11	3	2	71	15	409
2020	Non-shift worker	37	42	11	6	3	1	80	8	2857
2019	Shift worker	37	38	14	6	4	1	76	10	1051
2019	Non-shift worker	37	38	14	7	3	1	76	10	3296
2018	Shift worker	37	38	12	7	4	2	76	12	1004
2018	Non-shift worker	36	41	13	5	3	2	79	8	3257

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	Shift worker	33	37	16	7	2	3	1	73	10	330
2022	Non-shift worker	28	39	15	8	4	6	1	72	12	2790
2020	Shift worker	30	33	19	10	2	3	2	67	13	409
2020	Non-shift worker	35	36	16	6	2	4	0	75	9	2859
2019	Shift worker	39	33	17	5	3	3	0	74	8	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	39	34	16	5	2	3	0	76	8	3301
2018	Shift worker	37	36	14	7	3	3	0	75	10	1005
2018	Non-shift worker	36	37	16	6	3	3	0	75	9	3249

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	Shift worker	30	19	23	9	3	13	3	58	15	330
2022	Non-shift worker	23	25	25	9	4	13	1	56	15	2785
2020	Shift worker	26	34	20	9	5	3	1	64	15	410
2020	Non-shift worker	31	32	19	8	2	6	1	68	11	2868

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	Shift worker	47	28	7	9	2	5	1	80	12	330
2022	Non-shift worker	44	33	8	5	3	4	2	82	9	2780
2020	Shift worker	44	33	10	7	4	1	1	79	11	408
2020	Non-shift worker	49	32	9	5	3	2	2	84	7	2860

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	Shift worker	3	5	14	11	43	4	20	71	11	330
2022	Non-shift worker	3	6	13	8	43	5	22	70	12	2780

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	Shift worker	14	13	22	3	5	40	5	47	14	330
2022	Non-shift worker	9	16	26	4	3	37	5	43	12	2785

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	42	34	11	8	4	76	13	330
2022	Non-shift worker	49	37	6	6	2	86	8	2790
2020	Shift worker	44	36	11	6	4	80	10	408
2020	Non-shift worker	54	32	7	5	2	86	7	2860
2019	Shift worker	51	32	8	5	4	83	9	1055
2019	Non-shift worker	52	33	8	5	2	85	7	3299
2018	Shift worker	46	35	10	6	3	81	9	1006
2018	Non-shift worker	45	38	9	5	3	83	8	3254

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	36	32	14	9	9	69	18	330
2022	Non-shift worker	45	32	11	7	4	77	12	2785
2020	Shift worker	33	38	15	9	5	71	14	408
2020	Non-shift worker	47	31	11	7	3	79	10	2853
2019	Shift worker	44	30	13	8	5	73	14	1054
2019	Non-shift worker	46	31	12	7	4	77	11	3298
2018	Shift worker	42	29	15	9	5	71	14	1003
2018	Non-shift worker	41	33	14	7	5	74	12	3253

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	Shift worker	29	35	13	15	8	1	64	23	330
2022	Non-shift worker	38	37	11	9	5	0	75	14	2790
2020	Shift worker	30	37	15	13	5	0	67	18	406
2020	Non-shift worker	44	33	12	8	3	0	77	11	2844
2019	Shift worker	41	30	12	12	5	0	71	17	1052
2019	Non-shift worker	41	33	11	9	4	0	75	13	3294
2018	Shift worker	35	33	16	10	6	0	68	16	1004
2018	Non-shift worker	36	35	14	9	5	0	71	14	3245

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	Shift worker	32	26	19	9	8	5	1	61	19	330
2022	Non-shift worker	42	27	14	9	5	3	0	71	15	2790
2020	Shift worker	32	26	19	12	7	3	1	61	19	408
2020	Non-shift worker	47	24	15	7	4	2	0	73	11	2856
2019	Shift worker	37	27	16	8	7	4	1	67	16	1055
2019	Non-shift worker	43	26	15	9	5	3	1	71	14	3303
2018	Shift worker	33	26	19	12	6	4	1	61	19	1006
2018	Non-shift worker	39	26	17	10	6	3	1	67	16	3258

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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	Shift worker	38	30	32	330
2022	Non-shift worker	40	31	29	2790
2020	Shift worker	23	43	34	409
2020	Non-shift worker	22	42	36	2869
2019	Shift worker	28	33	38	1052
2019	Non-shift worker	28	38	34	3304
2018	Shift worker	25	33	41	1001
2018	Non-shift worker	27	37	36	3252

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	Shift worker	13	28	13	17	23	6	110
2022	Non-shift worker	11	40	14	9	20	6	1065
2020	Shift worker	16	33	13	13	12	14	94
2020	Non-shift worker	19	35	19	7	13	7	660
2019	Shift worker	7	17	12	14	45	5	313
2019	Non-shift worker	11	24	14	9	36	7	949
2018	Shift worker	6	18	10	14	44	8	276
2018	Non-shift worker	14	25	14	8	32	6	918

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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	Shift worker	21	79	330
2022	Non-shift worker	13	87	2790
2020	Shift worker	19	81	409
2020	Non-shift worker	11	89	2865
2019	Shift worker	16	84	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	14	86	3296
2018	Shift worker	19	81	1011
2018	Non-shift worker	15	85	3274

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	51	49	70
2022	Non-shift worker	48	52	345
2020	Shift worker	51	49	71
2020	Non-shift worker	50	50	294
2019	Shift worker	47	53	162
2019	Non-shift worker	53	47	428
2018	Shift worker	50	50	179
2018	Non-shift worker	51	49	470

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	60	40	70
2022	Non-shift worker	53	47	345
2020	Shift worker	52	48	71
2020	Non-shift worker	59	41	294
2019	Shift worker	48	52	162
2019	Non-shift worker	49	51	428
2018	Shift worker	52	48	180
2018	Non-shift worker	54	46	468

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	4	96	70
2022	Non-shift worker	11	89	345
2020	Shift worker	15	85	71
2020	Non-shift worker	7	93	294
2019	Shift worker	4	96	162
2019	Non-shift worker	8	92	428
2018	Shift worker	7	93	176
2018	Non-shift worker	8	92	469

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	1	99	70
2022	Non-shift worker	0	100	345

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	2	98	70
2022	Non-shift worker	9	91	345
2020	Shift worker	10	90	71
2020	Non-shift worker	7	93	294
2019	Shift worker	9	91	162
2019	Non-shift worker	5	95	428
2018	Shift worker	10	90	178
2018	Non-shift worker	6	94	468

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	28	72	70
2022	Non-shift worker	25	75	345
2020	Shift worker	31	69	71
2020	Non-shift worker	14	86	294
2019	Shift worker	36	64	162
2019	Non-shift worker	21	79	428
2018	Shift worker	37	63	179
2018	Non-shift worker	18	82	468

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	1	99	70
2022	Non-shift worker	4	96	345
2019	Shift worker	4	96	162
2019	Non-shift worker	3	97	428
2018	Shift worker	6	94	175
2018	Non-shift worker	3	97	468

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	49	51	70
2022	Non-shift worker	35	65	345
2020	Shift worker	43	57	71
2020	Non-shift worker	39	61	294
2019	Shift worker	55	45	160
2019	Non-shift worker	40	60	426
2018	Shift worker	50	50	180
2018	Non-shift worker	39	61	468

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	38	62	70
2022	Non-shift worker	36	64	345
2020	Shift worker	37	63	71
2020	Non-shift worker	45	55	294
2019	Shift worker	38	62	160
2019	Non-shift worker	39	61	426
2018	Shift worker	47	53	179
2018	Non-shift worker	39	61	468

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	50	50	70
2022	Non-shift worker	41	59	345
2020	Shift worker	53	47	71
2020	Non-shift worker	46	54	294
2019	Shift worker	39	61	160
2019	Non-shift worker	48	52	426
2018	Shift worker	49	51	178
2018	Non-shift worker	44	56	469

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	36	64	70
2022	Non-shift worker	38	62	345
2020	Shift worker	35	65	71
2020	Non-shift worker	38	62	294
2019	Shift worker	40	60	160
2019	Non-shift worker	43	57	426
2018	Shift worker	47	53	179
2018	Non-shift worker	39	61	468

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	39	61	70
2022	Non-shift worker	30	70	345
2020	Shift worker	40	60	71
2020	Non-shift worker	38	62	294
2019	Shift worker	29	71	160
2019	Non-shift worker	35	65	426
2018	Shift worker	29	71	177
2018	Non-shift worker	30	70	467

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	60	40	70
2022	Non-shift worker	53	47	345
2020	Shift worker	55	45	71
2020	Non-shift worker	52	48	294
2019	Shift worker	63	37	160
2019	Non-shift worker	62	38	426
2018	Shift worker	60	40	181
2018	Non-shift worker	57	43	470

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	22	78	70
2022	Non-shift worker	34	66	345
2020	Shift worker	39	61	71
2020	Non-shift worker	32	68	294
2019	Shift worker	40	60	160
2019	Non-shift worker	37	63	426
2018	Shift worker	37	63	179
2018	Non-shift worker	33	67	468

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	2	98	70
2022	Non-shift worker	1	99	345

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	11	89	70
2022	Non-shift worker	8	92	345
2020	Shift worker	7	93	71
2020	Non-shift worker	7	93	294
2019	Shift worker	16	84	160
2019	Non-shift worker	13	87	426
2018	Shift worker	16	84	178
2018	Non-shift worker	10	90	467

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	24	76	70
2022	Non-shift worker	9	91	345
2020	Shift worker	18	82	71
2020	Non-shift worker	10	90	294
2019	Shift worker	20	80	160
2019	Non-shift worker	13	87	426
2018	Shift worker	16	84	177
2018	Non-shift worker	10	90	467

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	52	48	70
2022	Non-shift worker	48	52	345
2020	Shift worker	49	51	71
2020	Non-shift worker	45	55	294
2019	Shift worker	46	54	160
2019	Non-shift worker	45	55	426
2018	Shift worker	41	59	178
2018	Non-shift worker	43	57	468

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	42	58	70
2022	Non-shift worker	26	74	345
2020	Shift worker	36	64	71
2020	Non-shift worker	21	79	294
2019	Shift worker	36	64	160
2019	Non-shift worker	30	70	426
2018	Shift worker	36	64	182
2018	Non-shift worker	30	70	468

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	19	81	70
2022	Non-shift worker	14	86	345
2020	Shift worker	14	86	71
2020	Non-shift worker	12	88	294
2019	Shift worker	18	82	160
2019	Non-shift worker	13	87	426
2018	Shift worker	11	89	177
2018	Non-shift worker	11	89	468

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	53	47	70
2022	Non-shift worker	55	45	345
2020	Shift worker	63	37	71
2020	Non-shift worker	52	48	294
2019	Shift worker	60	40	159
2019	Non-shift worker	53	47	424
2018	Shift worker	59	41	179
2018	Non-shift worker	55	45	471

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	21	79	70
2022	Non-shift worker	28	72	345
2020	Shift worker	29	71	71
2020	Non-shift worker	33	67	294
2019	Shift worker	27	73	159
2019	Non-shift worker	30	70	424
2018	Shift worker	31	69	177
2018	Non-shift worker	27	73	470

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	16	84	70
2022	Non-shift worker	15	85	345
2020	Shift worker	17	83	71
2020	Non-shift worker	20	80	294
2019	Shift worker	11	89	159
2019	Non-shift worker	18	82	424
2018	Shift worker	12	88	176
2018	Non-shift worker	14	86	468

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	16	84	70
2022	Non-shift worker	15	85	345
2020	Shift worker	26	74	71
2020	Non-shift worker	17	83	294
2019	Shift worker	21	79	159
2019	Non-shift worker	15	85	424
2018	Shift worker	15	85	178
2018	Non-shift worker	15	85	469

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	14	86	70
2022	Non-shift worker	10	90	345
2020	Shift worker	13	87	71
2020	Non-shift worker	9	91	294
2019	Shift worker	16	84	159
2019	Non-shift worker	10	90	424
2018	Shift worker	9	91	176
2018	Non-shift worker	10	90	469

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	10	90	70
2022	Non-shift worker	7	93	345
2020	Shift worker	8	92	71
2020	Non-shift worker	4	96	294
2019	Shift worker	8	92	159
2019	Non-shift worker	6	94	424
2018	Shift worker	6	94	176
2018	Non-shift worker	6	94	469

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	10	90	70
2022	Non-shift worker	11	89	345
2020	Shift worker	14	86	71
2020	Non-shift worker	13	87	294
2019	Shift worker	23	77	159
2019	Non-shift worker	19	81	424
2018	Shift worker	20	80	177
2018	Non-shift worker	15	85	468

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	19	81	70
2022	Non-shift worker	9	91	345
2020	Shift worker	13	87	71
2020	Non-shift worker	12	88	294
2019	Shift worker	9	91	159
2019	Non-shift worker	11	89	424
2018	Shift worker	13	87	178
2018	Non-shift worker	11	89	468

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	27	73	70
2022	Non-shift worker	29	71	345
2020	Shift worker	22	78	71
2020	Non-shift worker	25	75	294
2019	Shift worker	23	77	159
2019	Non-shift worker	23	77	424
2018	Shift worker	23	77	179
2018	Non-shift worker	26	74	469

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	14	86	60
2022	Non-shift worker	8	92	320
2020	Shift worker	11	89	66
2020	Non-shift worker	11	89	286
2019	Shift worker	14	86	147
2019	Non-shift worker	12	88	398
2018	Shift worker	18	82	167
2018	Non-shift worker	14	86	438

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	24	76	60
2022	Non-shift worker	23	77	320
2020	Shift worker	24	76	66
2020	Non-shift worker	21	79	286
2019	Shift worker	29	71	147
2019	Non-shift worker	27	73	398
2018	Shift worker	27	73	168
2018	Non-shift worker	25	75	438

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	13	87	60
2022	Non-shift worker	6	94	320
2020	Shift worker	10	90	66
2020	Non-shift worker	8	92	286
2019	Shift worker	16	84	147
2019	Non-shift worker	10	90	398
2018	Shift worker	14	86	167
2018	Non-shift worker	13	87	438

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	1	99	60
2022	Non-shift worker	4	96	320
2019	Shift worker	10	90	147
2019	Non-shift worker	7	93	398
2018	Shift worker	7	93	167
2018	Non-shift worker	9	91	438

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	15	85	60
2022	Non-shift worker	9	91	320
2020	Shift worker	9	91	66
2020	Non-shift worker	12	88	286
2019	Shift worker	10	90	147
2019	Non-shift worker	10	90	398
2018	Shift worker	11	89	167
2018	Non-shift worker	11	89	438

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	6	94	60
2022	Non-shift worker	8	92	320
2020	Shift worker	11	89	66
2020	Non-shift worker	12	88	286
2019	Shift worker	5	95	147
2019	Non-shift worker	9	91	398
2018	Shift worker	11	89	167
2018	Non-shift worker	8	92	438

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	13	87	60
2022	Non-shift worker	7	93	320
2020	Shift worker	9	91	66
2020	Non-shift worker	8	92	286
2019	Shift worker	3	97	147
2019	Non-shift worker	7	93	398
2018	Shift worker	4	96	166
2018	Non-shift worker	3	97	438

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	19	81	60
2022	Non-shift worker	17	83	320
2020	Shift worker	9	91	66
2020	Non-shift worker	13	87	286
2019	Shift worker	15	85	147
2019	Non-shift worker	16	84	398
2018	Shift worker	19	81	167
2018	Non-shift worker	11	89	438

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	2	98	60
2022	Non-shift worker	11	89	320
2020	Shift worker	7	93	66
2020	Non-shift worker	9	91	286
2019	Shift worker	12	88	147
2019	Non-shift worker	13	87	398
2018	Shift worker	10	90	168
2018	Non-shift worker	10	90	438

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	36	64	60
2022	Non-shift worker	28	72	320
2020	Shift worker	43	57	66
2020	Non-shift worker	31	69	286
2019	Shift worker	35	65	147
2019	Non-shift worker	32	68	398
2018	Shift worker	29	71	167
2018	Non-shift worker	28	72	438

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	4	96	60
2022	Non-shift worker	11	89	320
2020	Shift worker	7	93	66
2020	Non-shift worker	13	87	286
2019	Shift worker	12	88	147
2019	Non-shift worker	9	91	398
2018	Shift worker	9	91	168
2018	Non-shift worker	10	90	438

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	42	58	60
2022	Non-shift worker	40	60	320
2020	Shift worker	50	50	66
2020	Non-shift worker	49	51	286
2019	Shift worker	45	55	147
2019	Non-shift worker	45	55	398
2018	Shift worker	43	57	170
2018	Non-shift worker	43	57	440

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	3	97	60
2022	Non-shift worker	2	98	320
2020	Shift worker	0	100	66
2020	Non-shift worker	4	96	286
2019	Shift worker	0	100	147
2019	Non-shift worker	2	98	398
2018	Shift worker	0	100	167
2018	Non-shift worker	2	98	438

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	58	42	60
2022	Non-shift worker	56	44	320
2020	Shift worker	67	33	66
2020	Non-shift worker	52	48	286
2019	Shift worker	50	50	147
2019	Non-shift worker	56	44	398
2018	Shift worker	50	50	171
2018	Non-shift worker	54	46	440

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	6	94	60
2022	Non-shift worker	4	96	320

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	14	86	60
2022	Non-shift worker	15	85	320
2020	Shift worker	12	88	66
2020	Non-shift worker	14	86	286
2019	Shift worker	17	83	147
2019	Non-shift worker	13	87	398
2018	Shift worker	9	91	168
2018	Non-shift worker	12	88	439

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	Shift worker	18	19	19	11	10	19	4	47	28	330
2022	Non-shift worker	11	19	15	9	8	30	8	48	28	2780
2020	Shift worker	17	23	19	13	8	16	4	50	26	409
2020	Non-shift worker	18	21	18	9	6	23	6	54	21	2866
2019	Shift worker	23	19	16	9	8	17	7	56	23	1047
2019	Non-shift worker	18	19	18	10	8	20	7	52	24	3302
2018	Shift worker	19	19	21	11	8	16	6	49	25	1006
2018	Non-shift worker	17	20	20	9	8	19	6	50	23	3268

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	Shift worker	31	32	14	10	6	6	0	68	17	330
2022	Non-shift worker	26	37	14	9	5	9	1	69	15	2785
2020	Shift worker	28	34	19	11	4	3	0	64	16	409
2020	Non-shift worker	32	32	17	8	4	7	1	69	13	2859
2019	Shift worker	37	26	16	8	5	7	1	68	15	1051
2019	Non-shift worker	33	31	16	8	5	6	1	68	14	3295
2018	Shift worker	30	30	19	8	6	7	1	65	15	1006
2018	Non-shift worker	29	32	19	7	6	7	1	66	14	3261

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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	Shift worker	11	89	330
2022	Non-shift worker	8	92	2785
2020	Shift worker	9	91	409
2020	Non-shift worker	6	94	2864
2019	Shift worker	8	92	1050
2019	Non-shift worker	6	94	3301
2018	Shift worker	10	90	1004
2018	Non-shift worker	7	93	3256

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	36	64	35
2022	Non-shift worker	40	60	210
2020	Shift worker	46	54	38
2020	Non-shift worker	41	59	160
2019	Shift worker	37	63	84
2019	Non-shift worker	48	52	185
2018	Shift worker	38	62	91
2018	Non-shift worker	47	53	201

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	76	24	35
2022	Non-shift worker	70	30	210
2020	Shift worker	71	29	38
2020	Non-shift worker	81	19	160
2019	Shift worker	60	40	84
2019	Non-shift worker	69	31	185
2018	Shift worker	72	28	93
2018	Non-shift worker	72	28	201

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	2	98	35
2022	Non-shift worker	7	93	210

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	2	98	35
2022	Non-shift worker	0	100	210

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	14	86	35
2022	Non-shift worker	10	90	210
2019	Shift worker	13	87	84
2019	Non-shift worker	6	94	185
2018	Shift worker	9	91	90
2018	Non-shift worker	6	94	200

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	14	86	35
2022	Non-shift worker	13	87	210
2020	Shift worker	22	78	38
2020	Non-shift worker	8	92	160
2019	Shift worker	31	69	84
2019	Non-shift worker	21	79	185
2018	Shift worker	21	79	91
2018	Non-shift worker	21	79	201

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	0	100	35
2022	Non-shift worker	8	92	210
2019	Shift worker	12	88	84
2019	Non-shift worker	5	95	185
2018	Shift worker	7	93	89
2018	Non-shift worker	9	91	201

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	18	82	35
2022	Non-shift worker	23	77	210
2020	Shift worker	20	80	38
2020	Non-shift worker	22	78	160
2019	Shift worker	21	79	83
2019	Non-shift worker	20	80	182
2018	Shift worker	19	81	89
2018	Non-shift worker	16	84	202

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	9	91	35
2022	Non-shift worker	12	88	210
2020	Shift worker	22	78	38
2020	Non-shift worker	17	83	160
2019	Shift worker	17	83	83
2019	Non-shift worker	13	87	182
2018	Shift worker	16	84	90
2018	Non-shift worker	16	84	201

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	13	87	35
2022	Non-shift worker	11	89	210
2019	Shift worker	15	85	83
2019	Non-shift worker	10	90	182
2018	Shift worker	6	94	89
2018	Non-shift worker	8	92	201

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	4	96	35
2022	Non-shift worker	8	92	210
2018	Shift worker	8	92	90
2018	Non-shift worker	4	96	200

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	35	65	35
2022	Non-shift worker	36	64	210
2020	Shift worker	39	61	38
2020	Non-shift worker	33	67	160
2019	Shift worker	34	66	83
2019	Non-shift worker	30	70	182
2018	Shift worker	35	65	90
2018	Non-shift worker	26	74	200

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	37	63	35
2022	Non-shift worker	31	69	210
2020	Shift worker	33	67	38
2020	Non-shift worker	28	72	160
2019	Shift worker	35	65	83
2019	Non-shift worker	35	65	182
2018	Shift worker	41	59	92
2018	Non-shift worker	37	63	200

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	6	94	35
2022	Non-shift worker	6	94	210
2019	Shift worker	5	95	83
2019	Non-shift worker	4	96	182

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	4	96	35
2022	Non-shift worker	4	96	210
2020	Shift worker	0	100	38
2020	Non-shift worker	3	97	160

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	12	88	35
2022	Non-shift worker	10	90	210
2020	Shift worker	20	80	38
2020	Non-shift worker	9	91	160
2019	Shift worker	8	92	83
2019	Non-shift worker	8	92	182

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	12	88	35
2022	Non-shift worker	14	86	210
2020	Shift worker	26	74	38
2020	Non-shift worker	22	78	160
2019	Shift worker	21	79	83
2019	Non-shift worker	11	89	182
2018	Shift worker	11	89	89
2018	Non-shift worker	10	90	200

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	0	100	35
2022	Non-shift worker	2	98	210
2018	Shift worker	0	100	89
2018	Non-shift worker	0	100	200

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	6	94	35
2022	Non-shift worker	16	84	210
2018	Shift worker	10	90	90
2018	Non-shift worker	10	90	200

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	0	100	35
2022	Non-shift worker	1	99	210
2019	Shift worker	0	100	83
2019	Non-shift worker	0	100	182

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	23	77	35
2022	Non-shift worker	19	81	210
2020	Shift worker	15	85	38
2020	Non-shift worker	16	84	160
2019	Shift worker	19	81	83
2019	Non-shift worker	17	83	182
2018	Shift worker	15	85	92
2018	Non-shift worker	20	80	201

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	21	79	35
2022	Non-shift worker	35	65	210
2020	Shift worker	34	66	38
2020	Non-shift worker	33	67	160
2019	Shift worker	38	62	83
2019	Non-shift worker	31	69	183
2018	Shift worker	23	77	91
2018	Non-shift worker	33	67	201

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	9	91	35
2022	Non-shift worker	16	84	210
2020	Shift worker	17	83	38
2020	Non-shift worker	21	79	160
2019	Shift worker	8	92	83
2019	Non-shift worker	10	90	183
2018	Shift worker	12	88	88
2018	Non-shift worker	19	81	200

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	6	94	35
2022	Non-shift worker	8	92	210
2018	Shift worker	9	91	88
2018	Non-shift worker	8	92	200

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	16	84	35
2022	Non-shift worker	15	85	210
2020	Shift worker	24	76	38
2020	Non-shift worker	19	81	160
2019	Shift worker	14	86	83
2019	Non-shift worker	8	92	183
2018	Shift worker	14	86	89
2018	Non-shift worker	16	84	200

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	6	94	35
2022	Non-shift worker	4	96	210
2019	Shift worker	9	91	83
2019	Non-shift worker	3	97	183

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	15	85	35
2022	Non-shift worker	7	93	210

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	9	91	35
2022	Non-shift worker	8	92	210
2019	Shift worker	15	85	83
2019	Non-shift worker	9	91	183
2018	Shift worker	12	88	88
2018	Non-shift worker	14	86	200

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	8	92	35
2022	Non-shift worker	9	91	210
2020	Shift worker	14	86	38
2020	Non-shift worker	11	89	160
2018	Shift worker	11	89	90
2018	Non-shift worker	8	92	200

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	51	49	35
2022	Non-shift worker	46	54	210
2020	Shift worker	50	50	38
2020	Non-shift worker	37	63	160
2019	Shift worker	50	50	83
2019	Non-shift worker	52	48	183
2018	Shift worker	58	42	93
2018	Non-shift worker	50	50	200

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	2	98	30
2022	Non-shift worker	6	94	200
2018	Shift worker	9	91	86
2018	Non-shift worker	10	90	190

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	20	80	30
2022	Non-shift worker	27	73	200
2018	Shift worker	19	81	85
2018	Non-shift worker	20	80	189

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	12	88	30
2022	Non-shift worker	4	96	200
2018	Shift worker	6	94	85
2018	Non-shift worker	5	95	189

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	2	98	30
2022	Non-shift worker	5	95	200

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	5	95	30
2022	Non-shift worker	4	96	200

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	8	92	30
2022	Non-shift worker	6	94	200

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	9	91	30
2022	Non-shift worker	9	91	200

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	16	84	30
2022	Non-shift worker	19	81	200
2018	Shift worker	23	77	86
2018	Non-shift worker	17	83	189

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	12	88	30
2022	Non-shift worker	16	84	200
2018	Shift worker	19	81	86
2018	Non-shift worker	9	91	189

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	36	64	30
2022	Non-shift worker	22	78	200
2018	Shift worker	22	78	86
2018	Non-shift worker	26	74	189

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	5	95	30
2022	Non-shift worker	8	92	200
2018	Shift worker	9	91	86
2018	Non-shift worker	8	92	189

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	33	67	30
2022	Non-shift worker	40	60	200
2018	Shift worker	41	59	87
2018	Non-shift worker	51	49	189

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	2	98	30
2022	Non-shift worker	1	99	200

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	72	28	30
2022	Non-shift worker	59	41	200
2018	Shift worker	59	41	89
2018	Non-shift worker	63	37	190

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	0	100	30
2022	Non-shift worker	4	96	200

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	8	92	30
2022	Non-shift worker	15	85	200
2018	Shift worker	14	86	85
2018	Non-shift worker	11	89	190

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	Shift worker	19	18	22	7	6	23	6	52	18	330
2022	Non-shift worker	14	18	20	5	3	34	6	53	14	2790
2020	Shift worker	22	19	23	9	4	20	4	53	17	409
2020	Non-shift worker	19	20	20	5	3	29	5	59	11	2861
2019	Shift worker	25	18	19	4	5	22	7	60	13	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	22	16	20	5	3	26	8	58	12	3292
2018	Shift worker	21	20	23	5	4	20	7	56	12	1009
2018	Non-shift worker	20	19	24	4	4	24	6	55	11	3264

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	Shift worker	28	35	16	7	5	8	1	69	13	330
2022	Non-shift worker	28	35	17	6	3	11	1	71	10	2785
2020	Shift worker	30	30	20	9	3	7	0	65	13	408
2020	Non-shift worker	33	33	18	5	2	8	1	72	8	2865
2019	Shift worker	39	27	16	5	4	8	1	73	9	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	37	28	17	4	3	9	1	73	8	3295
2018	Shift worker	35	26	20	5	4	8	2	67	10	1006
2018	Non-shift worker	30	32	19	5	3	10	1	70	9	3260

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-shift worker	0	14	21	25	21	19	0	17	57	45

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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	Shift worker	17	24	20	15	25	0	41	39	330
2022	Non-shift worker	23	29	21	11	14	1	54	25	2780
2020	Shift worker	13	25	27	18	17	0	38	35	409
2020	Non-shift worker	25	30	21	13	10	0	55	23	2856
2019	Shift worker	13	23	22	16	25	0	37	41	1055
2019	Non-shift worker	18	26	22	15	20	0	44	35	3301
2018	Shift worker	9	20	22	19	29	0	29	49	1011
2018	Non-shift worker	15	22	24	17	23	1	37	40	3273

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	29	27	21	12	11	56	23	330
2022	Non-shift worker	16	28	27	15	13	44	28	2775
2020	Shift worker	25	28	25	13	8	53	22	410
2020	Non-shift worker	19	28	26	16	10	47	27	2866
2019	Shift worker	30	29	22	11	7	59	19	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	24	28	24	15	8	52	23	3303
2018	Shift worker	26	31	25	11	6	58	17	1008
2018	Non-shift worker	21	25	28	16	10	46	26	3275

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	Shift worker	42	32	14	5	3	1	3	77	8	325
2022	Non-shift worker	29	33	20	11	5	0	1	63	16	2770
2020	Shift worker	43	30	16	5	3	0	2	75	9	407
2020	Non-shift worker	30	33	22	9	5	0	1	64	14	2851
2019	Shift worker	51	25	13	5	3	0	3	79	8	1042
2019	Non-shift worker	39	30	17	9	4	0	1	70	13	3291
2018	Shift worker	42	30	15	6	2	0	5	75	8	1005
2018	Non-shift worker	31	30	23	9	5	0	2	63	14	3256

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	Shift worker	18	20	21	16	24	0	0	39	40	330
2022	Non-shift worker	15	22	23	20	19	1	1	37	39	2780
2020	Shift worker	24	18	22	16	20	0	0	42	36	410
2020	Non-shift worker	20	25	23	18	13	0	1	46	31	2848
2019	Shift worker	24	24	21	14	16	0	0	48	30	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	21	26	20	16	15	1	0	48	32	3286
2018	Shift worker	21	25	23	15	16	0	0	46	31	1005
2018	Non-shift worker	18	23	24	17	17	0	1	42	35	3261

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	46	28	11	8	6	1	75	14	330
2022	Non-shift worker	44	27	14	7	4	3	74	11	2785
2020	Shift worker	45	29	14	6	4	2	75	11	405
2020	Non-shift worker	47	27	13	7	4	2	76	11	2836
2019	Shift worker	51	24	14	6	4	1	76	10	1052
2019	Non-shift worker	51	24	13	6	4	2	76	10	3300
2018	Shift worker	46	25	14	7	4	3	73	12	1003
2018	Non-shift worker	45	26	14	7	4	3	74	11	3252

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	30	24	21	13	12	0	54	25	330
2022	Non-shift worker	27	30	21	11	10	0	58	21	2785
2020	Shift worker	25	30	23	12	10	0	55	22	409
2020	Non-shift worker	27	31	21	12	8	0	59	20	2860
2019	Shift worker	29	29	23	10	9	0	58	19	1055
2019	Non-shift worker	33	29	20	9	8	0	63	18	3304
2018	Shift worker	29	26	24	10	10	1	55	21	1007
2018	Non-shift worker	28	29	22	11	9	1	58	20	3269

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	Shift worker	27	31	22	10	9	1	0	58	19	330
2022	Non-shift worker	29	35	20	10	6	0	1	64	16	2780
2020	Shift worker	24	29	28	11	8	1	0	54	19	407
2020	Non-shift worker	32	35	20	9	4	0	1	67	13	2851
2019	Shift worker	33	31	18	10	7	0	1	65	17	1054
2019	Non-shift worker	32	33	19	9	5	0	1	66	15	3295
2018	Shift worker	25	32	25	10	7	1	1	58	17	1004
2018	Non-shift worker	26	34	23	10	6	0	1	60	17	3265

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	Shift worker	27	35	19	10	7	0	1	64	18	330
2022	Non-shift worker	21	34	23	13	8	0	1	56	21	2780
2020	Shift worker	24	36	22	12	6	1	0	60	18	409
2020	Non-shift worker	23	36	24	11	5	0	0	59	16	2851
2019	Shift worker	37	31	17	9	5	0	1	68	14	1055
2019	Non-shift worker	29	32	22	11	6	0	0	62	17	3295
2018	Shift worker	32	30	21	10	5	1	2	63	16	999
2018	Non-shift worker	24	32	23	13	6	0	1	56	20	3264

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	Shift worker	31	31	19	11	6	1	0	63	18	330
2022	Non-shift worker	30	32	21	11	7	0	1	62	17	2785
2020	Shift worker	28	33	21	14	5	1	0	61	18	410
2020	Non-shift worker	32	33	20	10	5	0	0	65	15	2849
2019	Shift worker	39	28	17	9	6	0	1	68	15	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	34	30	18	10	6	0	0	65	17	3287
2018	Shift worker	34	29	19	10	6	0	1	64	16	1002
2018	Non-shift worker	27	33	21	12	7	0	1	60	19	3261

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	Shift worker	39	26	16	9	9	1	0	66	17	330
2022	Non-shift worker	44	27	13	8	7	0	0	71	15	2780
2020	Shift worker	36	29	18	9	7	1	0	65	17	405
2020	Non-shift worker	44	27	15	7	5	0	0	73	12	2832
2019	Shift worker	45	26	15	7	7	0	1	71	14	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	45	26	15	8	6	0	0	72	14	3290

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	Shift worker	45	22	19	9	6	0	0	67	14	330
2022	Non-shift worker	40	31	16	7	6	0	1	71	13	2785
2020	Shift worker	36	27	19	11	7	1	0	63	18	407
2020	Non-shift worker	26	30	23	13	7	0	0	57	20	2855

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	Shift worker	45	25	16	7	6	1	0	71	13	330
2022	Non-shift worker	34	33	20	8	4	0	0	67	13	2780
2020	Shift worker	35	33	19	7	5	1	0	68	12	408
2020	Non-shift worker	27	33	23	11	6	0	1	60	16	2853
2019	Shift worker	45	28	17	6	4	0	1	74	9	1049
2019	Non-shift worker	41	31	16	7	4	0	0	73	11	3286
2018	Shift worker	39	34	15	8	2	0	1	74	10	1003
2018	Non-shift worker	36	31	19	9	4	0	1	68	13	3256

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	47	25	15	7	5	1	73	12	330
2022	Non-shift worker	55	25	11	5	3	1	81	8	2780
2020	Shift worker	38	32	18	8	4	0	70	12	407
2020	Non-shift worker	45	31	16	5	2	1	76	8	2846
2019	Shift worker	51	26	15	4	4	0	77	8	1050
2019	Non-shift worker	53	26	11	5	3	1	80	9	3285
2018	Shift worker	49	27	13	5	4	1	77	9	1006
2018	Non-shift worker	53	26	11	5	4	1	80	9	3255

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	Shift worker	42	27	17	7	7	0	69	14	330
2022	Non-shift worker	42	34	14	5	3	1	77	9	2785
2020	Shift worker	35	33	22	8	2	0	68	10	406
2020	Non-shift worker	31	36	20	9	4	0	67	12	2846

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	Shift worker	71	13	8	1	3	0	4	87	4	330
2022	Non-shift worker	73	12	4	2	2	1	8	93	3	2785
2020	Shift worker	70	13	9	3	1	1	3	87	4	405
2020	Non-shift worker	71	15	5	2	1	1	5	91	3	2830
2019	Shift worker	70	14	5	3	2	1	5	89	6	1049
2019	Non-shift worker	77	11	3	2	2	1	5	93	3	3282
2018	Shift worker	68	14	8	3	3	2	3	86	7	1002
2018	Non-shift worker	71	15	5	2	2	2	4	91	4	3253

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	Shift worker	66	14	8	3	7	1	1	81	11	330
2022	Non-shift worker	72	13	5	2	3	1	4	89	6	2780
2020	Shift worker	68	13	9	3	4	1	1	83	8	405
2020	Non-shift worker	77	11	5	2	2	1	2	91	4	2828
2019	Shift worker	67	16	8	4	4	0	1	83	8	1051
2019	Non-shift worker	72	13	6	3	4	1	1	87	7	3289
2018	Shift worker	65	15	8	4	5	0	2	82	10	1003
2018	Non-shift worker	69	15	7	4	4	1	2	86	7	3252

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	47	31	12	4	5	0	79	9	330
2022	Non-shift worker	59	25	9	3	3	1	85	6	2780
2020	Shift worker	48	28	13	7	4	0	77	10	405
2020	Non-shift worker	58	26	8	4	2	1	86	6	2828
2019	Shift worker	49	30	13	6	3	0	79	9	1046
2019	Non-shift worker	50	30	12	4	3	1	81	7	3283
2018	Shift worker	42	33	15	7	3	1	75	10	1006
2018	Non-shift worker	47	31	14	5	3	0	78	8	3267

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	Shift worker	50	26	10	5	10	0	0	76	15	330
2022	Non-shift worker	60	21	9	4	5	0	1	82	9	2785
2020	Shift worker	53	24	10	6	7	1	0	78	12	404
2020	Non-shift worker	63	19	8	5	4	0	1	83	9	2845
2019	Shift worker	58	20	9	7	5	0	0	78	12	1043
2019	Non-shift worker	59	21	9	5	5	0	1	80	10	3274
2018	Shift worker	48	26	12	6	7	0	0	75	13	1002
2018	Non-shift worker	51	24	12	6	6	0	1	76	12	3259

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	Shift worker	59	15	8	1	2	0	14	87	4	330
2022	Non-shift worker	59	16	6	2	2	0	15	89	4	2780
2020	Shift worker	57	15	9	2	3	1	14	84	6	408
2020	Non-shift worker	57	16	5	3	2	0	17	88	5	2853
2019	Shift worker	64	12	6	2	0	0	15	90	3	1039
2019	Non-shift worker	59	14	6	2	1	1	17	89	4	3265
2018	Shift worker	56	14	6	2	1	0	21	89	4	1000
2018	Non-shift worker	53	16	7	2	1	0	20	87	5	3244

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	50	29	12	4	4	0	80	8	330
2022	Non-shift worker	61	24	8	3	2	3	87	4	2780
2020	Shift worker	42	35	14	5	4	0	77	9	408
2020	Non-shift worker	60	25	9	3	1	2	86	4	2866
2019	Shift worker	47	27	16	6	4	1	74	10	1049
2019	Non-shift worker	62	22	9	3	1	2	86	4	3277
2018	Shift worker	42	30	17	7	2	2	74	9	1006
2018	Non-shift worker	55	26	10	3	2	3	84	6	3251

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	Shift worker	51	18	10	11	9	1	1	69	20	330
2022	Non-shift worker	54	16	10	6	12	0	2	72	18	2785
2020	Shift worker	49	22	13	7	8	1	0	72	15	409
2020	Non-shift worker	56	19	9	6	8	0	1	76	15	2861
2019	Shift worker	51	19	13	7	9	1	1	71	16	1050
2019	Non-shift worker	56	17	10	7	9	0	2	74	16	3290
2018	Shift worker	46	18	13	9	11	0	2	65	21	1005
2018	Non-shift worker	50	19	11	7	10	0	2	71	17	3266

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	Shift worker	42	37	11	4	3	1	1	81	7	330
2022	Non-shift worker	46	31	13	5	3	0	2	79	7	2785
2020	Shift worker	43	36	15	4	1	1	0	80	5	410
2020	Non-shift worker	42	34	15	5	3	0	1	77	8	2865
2019	Shift worker	51	30	13	3	2	0	0	82	5	1045
2019	Non-shift worker	53	27	13	3	2	0	1	82	5	3287
2018	Shift worker	44	34	13	4	3	0	2	80	6	1006
2018	Non-shift worker	49	31	13	3	1	0	2	82	5	3266

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	11	27	38	14	8	1	39	23	330
2022	Non-shift worker	8	31	41	15	6	0	39	21	2785
2020	Shift worker	14	29	35	14	7	0	44	21	409
2020	Non-shift worker	11	35	36	13	5	0	46	18	2862
2019	Shift worker	18	38	29	11	5	0	55	15	1056
2019	Non-shift worker	17	34	32	12	4	0	51	17	3310
2018	Shift worker	16	33	32	14	5	0	49	19	1011
2018	Non-shift worker	15	31	35	15	4	0	46	19	3281

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	Shift worker	7	20	41	23	9	0	1	32	28	330
2022	Non-shift worker	9	21	41	19	9	0	0	28	30	2780
2020	Shift worker	8	22	40	20	9	1	0	29	31	410
2020	Non-shift worker	10	20	39	22	8	0	0	30	31	2845
2019	Shift worker	10	19	39	20	12	0	0	32	29	1047
2019	Non-shift worker	10	19	36	23	12	0	0	35	29	3280
2018	Shift worker	10	17	40	21	11	0	1	32	27	1004
2018	Non-shift worker	9	20	37	23	11	0	0	33	30	3258

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	Shift worker	25	37	19	10	8	1	0	62	18	330
2022	Non-shift worker	24	46	13	9	5	2	0	72	15	2785
2020	Shift worker	26	43	14	11	4	2	0	70	15	410
2020	Non-shift worker	36	42	12	7	2	1	0	79	10	2866
2019	Shift worker	22	37	18	13	7	3	0	61	21	1053
2019	Non-shift worker	27	42	16	9	4	2	0	70	14	3299
2018	Shift worker	16	39	17	16	8	3	1	57	25	1011
2018	Non-shift worker	22	39	18	11	6	3	0	63	18	3276

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	8	28	34	23	7	330
2022	Non-shift worker	9	27	37	21	6	2785

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	Shift worker	50	30	8	5	3	3	0	83	9	330
2022	Non-shift worker	54	28	8	4	3	2	0	84	7	2790
2020	Shift worker	44	28	13	6	5	3	1	75	12	405
2020	Non-shift worker	51	28	11	4	3	2	0	80	8	2855

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	Shift worker	41	25	11	14	8	1	66	23	330
2022	Non-shift worker	45	26	8	12	7	1	72	19	2790
2020	Shift worker	33	32	10	13	10	2	66	24	409
2020	Non-shift worker	40	30	11	11	8	1	70	19	2860

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	55	31	4	6	4	0	86	10	330
2022	Non-shift worker	57	28	6	5	4	1	85	9	2785
2020	Shift worker	45	34	8	7	6	1	80	13	406
2020	Non-shift worker	55	27	8	6	3	0	83	9	2848

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	19	32	17	20	11	1	52	31	330
2022	Non-shift worker	26	41	13	12	6	2	68	18	2785
2020	Shift worker	24	33	19	13	10	1	58	24	410
2020	Non-shift worker	32	35	15	10	6	1	68	16	2867
2019	Shift worker	23	34	18	13	11	1	58	24	1051
2019	Non-shift worker	25	35	18	13	8	1	61	21	3300
2018	Shift worker	21	35	18	15	10	2	57	25	1011
2018	Non-shift worker	20	37	19	14	8	2	58	23	3279

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	Shift worker	21	39	10	23	6	0	0	60	29	120
2022	Non-shift worker	15	47	13	19	5	1	0	62	24	1145
2020	Shift worker	13	46	15	19	7	1	0	59	26	144
2020	Non-shift worker	20	48	13	15	3	1	0	68	18	1091
2019	Shift worker	17	37	21	15	8	2	0	55	24	237
2019	Non-shift worker	17	46	16	14	5	1	1	64	20	997

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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	Shift worker	9	91	330
2022	Non-shift worker	9	91	2785
2020	Shift worker	10	90	405
2020	Non-shift worker	8	92	2857
2019	Shift worker	13	87	1052
2019	Non-shift worker	11	89	3299

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	Shift worker	47	53	35
2022	Non-shift worker	58	42	250
2020	Shift worker	34	66	38
2020	Non-shift worker	40	60	232

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Shift worker	56	44	35
2022	Non-shift worker	73	27	250
2020	Shift worker	70	30	38
2020	Non-shift worker	74	26	232
2019	Shift worker	77	23	125
2019	Non-shift worker	77	23	369

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	Shift worker	32	42	16	10	0	0	0	74	10	20
2022	Non-shift worker	50	26	12	7	3	1	2	77	11	185
2020	Shift worker	57	18	18	3	0	3	0	78	4	27
2020	Non-shift worker	47	34	7	7	4	0	0	82	11	174
2019	Shift worker	38	43	7	5	2	1	4	85	8	93
2019	Non-shift worker	50	34	6	6	2	1	1	85	8	286

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	Shift worker	32	35	15	7	4	3	3	72	12	330
2022	Non-shift worker	42	36	8	6	2	3	2	83	9	2785
2020	Shift worker	39	36	9	7	3	4	3	81	10	408
2020	Non-shift worker	46	33	9	4	2	2	3	83	7	2860

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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	Shift worker	52	31	17	0	330
2022	Non-shift worker	34	47	18	1	2785
2020	Shift worker	55	25	19	0	409
2020	Non-shift worker	38	43	18	1	2870

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	Shift worker	35	65	165
2022	Non-shift worker	41	59	915
2020	Shift worker	28	72	227
2020	Non-shift worker	31	69	1087

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	Shift worker	8	20	14	24	29	0	6	29	56	165
2022	Non-shift worker	10	20	16	21	29	2	3	31	52	920
2020	Shift worker	7	17	17	26	31	0	1	24	58	227
2020	Non-shift worker	9	18	16	24	29	1	3	28	55	1090

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	Shift worker	4	20	12	19	42	0	3	25	63	165
2022	Non-shift worker	4	18	15	19	38	2	3	24	61	920
2020	Shift worker	5	12	17	28	35	2	1	17	65	227
2020	Non-shift worker	5	13	17	23	40	1	2	18	65	1091

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	Shift worker	36	17	16	6	8	3	14	63	17	330
2022	Non-shift worker	41	21	12	5	5	3	13	74	12	2785
2020	Shift worker	34	21	17	10	9	3	7	60	21	403
2020	Non-shift worker	44	20	13	7	6	1	8	71	15	2861
2019	Shift worker	35	21	16	7	11	2	8	62	20	1046
2019	Non-shift worker	40	19	15	9	9	1	7	64	20	3272
2018	Shift worker	31	19	18	10	11	2	9	56	24	1006
2018	Non-shift worker	39	19	16	9	10	1	7	63	20	3268

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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	Shift worker	18	13	18	40	11	105
2022	Non-shift worker	30	20	17	20	13	1165

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	Shift worker	77	23	315
2022	Non-shift worker	71	29	1825

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	Shift worker	46	54	315
2022	Non-shift worker	47	53	1825

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	Shift worker	53	47	315
2022	Non-shift worker	64	36	1825

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	Shift worker	53	47	315
2022	Non-shift worker	60	40	1825

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	Shift worker	35	65	315
2022	Non-shift worker	35	65	1825

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	Shift worker	47	53	315
2022	Non-shift worker	55	45	1825

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	Shift worker	33	67	315
2022	Non-shift worker	35	65	1825

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	Shift worker	50	50	315
2022	Non-shift worker	39	61	1825

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	Shift worker	33	67	315
2022	Non-shift worker	29	71	1825

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	Shift worker	44	56	315
2022	Non-shift worker	44	56	1825

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	Shift worker	57	43	315
2022	Non-shift worker	46	54	1825

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	Shift worker	3	97	315
2022	Non-shift worker	8	92	1825

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	Shift worker	7	93	315
2022	Non-shift worker	7	93	1825

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	Shift worker	36	15	9	3	9	1	27	71	17	315
2022	Non-shift worker	62	16	6	2	3	1	10	88	6	1825

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	Shift worker	6	14	17	13	16	6	29	44	30	315
2022	Non-shift worker	6	17	20	16	27	4	10	50	27	1825

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	Shift worker	11	25	15	8	13	12	16	29	50	315
2022	Non-shift worker	11	27	20	14	19	5	4	36	42	1825

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Parks Canada by Question 102. Are you currently a shift worker?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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