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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 24 56 4 15 2 0 0 80 17 54
2020 ES-02 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 ES-06 33 47 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 15
2020 ES-07 9 64 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 11

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
2020 ES 69 25 4 0 2 0 0 95 2 55
2020 ES-02 40 40 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2020 ES-06 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 ES-07 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 38 33 9 13 4 0 4 74 17 55
2020 ES-02 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 ES-06 47 33 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2020 ES-07 9 27 18 27 0 0 18 44 33 11
2019 ES 41 43 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 49
2019 ES-06 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 33 35 11 18 4 0 0 67 22 55
2020 ES-02 10 60 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2020 ES-06 40 27 7 27 0 0 0 67 27 15
2020 ES-07 18 55 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2019 ES 22 49 10 16 2 0 0 71 18 49
2019 ES-06 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 ES 10 65 3 13 10 0 0 74 23 31
2018 ES-05 7 60 7 13 13 0 0 67 27 15

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 49 36 5 4 5 0 0 85 9 55
2020 ES-02 60 20 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2020 ES-06 53 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2020 ES-07 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2019 ES 47 39 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 49
2019 ES-06 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
2020 ES 49 24 9 9 9 0 0 73 18 55
2020 ES-02 40 20 10 20 10 0 0 60 30 10
2020 ES-06 67 20 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15
2020 ES-07 18 36 27 18 0 0 0 55 18 11
2019 ES 35 37 12 8 6 2 0 73 15 49
2019 ES-06 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 ES 35 45 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 31
2018 ES-05 33 47 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 15

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 38 44 5 7 5 0 0 82 13 55
2020 ES-02 50 30 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2020 ES-06 27 47 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2020 ES-07 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 ES 29 43 10 10 8 0 0 71 18 49
2019 ES-06 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 ES 35 45 6 10 0 3 0 83 10 31
2018 ES-05 27 53 0 13 0 7 0 86 14 15

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 42 29 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 55
2020 ES-02 30 20 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10
2020 ES-06 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2020 ES-07 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2019 ES 27 27 16 29 2 0 0 53 31 49
2019 ES-06 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 ES 23 45 13 19 0 0 0 68 19 31
2018 ES-05 13 60 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 31 33 13 15 9 0 0 64 24 55
2020 ES-02 10 30 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 10
2020 ES-06 47 33 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2020 ES-07 27 45 0 18 9 0 0 73 27 11
2019 ES 29 33 8 24 6 0 0 61 31 49
2019 ES-06 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 ES 23 42 13 16 6 0 0 65 23 31
2018 ES-05 7 53 7 27 7 0 0 60 33 15

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 54 33 6 6 2 0 0 87 7 54
2020 ES-02 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 ES-06 57 21 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2020 ES-07 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 ES 47 45 2 4 2 0 0 92 6 49
2019 ES-06 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 ES 61 32 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 31
2018 ES-05 53 40 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 35 38 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 55
2020 ES-02 30 10 10 30 20 0 0 40 50 10
2020 ES-06 53 27 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2020 ES-07 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2019 ES 22 45 12 14 6 0 0 67 20 49
2019 ES-06 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 ES 23 52 6 10 10 0 0 74 19 31
2018 ES-05 20 53 0 13 13 0 0 73 27 15

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 49 31 15 4 2 0 0 80 5 55
2020 ES-02 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 ES-06 40 40 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2020 ES-07 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 ES 37 43 4 14 2 0 0 80 16 49
2019 ES-06 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 ES 39 48 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 31
2018 ES-05 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 42 38 7 5 7 0 0 80 13 55
2020 ES-02 30 40 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2020 ES-06 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2020 ES-07 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 ES 31 41 10 8 8 2 0 73 17 49
2019 ES-06 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 ES 32 39 13 6 10 0 0 71 16 31
2018 ES-05 40 33 13 0 13 0 0 73 13 15

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 47 33 7 4 9 0 0 80 13 55
2020 ES-02 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 ES-06 53 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2020 ES-07 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 ES 39 27 12 12 10 0 0 65 22 49
2019 ES-06 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 ES 42 35 10 6 6 0 0 77 13 31
2018 ES-05 40 40 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 35 35 11 9 9 0 2 70 19 55
2020 ES-02 30 30 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2020 ES-06 47 33 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2020 ES-07 27 45 9 9 0 0 9 80 10 11
2019 ES 20 48 13 9 9 0 2 69 18 46
2018 ES 26 45 10 6 13 0 0 71 19 31
2018 ES-05 13 40 20 7 20 0 0 53 27 15

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 45 36 7 4 7 0 0 82 11 55
2020 ES-02 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 ES-06 53 20 13 0 13 0 0 73 13 15
2020 ES-07 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 ES 39 39 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 49
2019 ES-06 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 ES 35 48 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 31
2018 ES-05 27 47 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15

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
2020 ES 34 34 15 9 8 0 0 68 17 53
2020 ES-02 60 10 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2020 ES-06 33 40 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15
2019 ES 47 20 22 2 8 0 0 67 10 49
2019 ES-06 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2018 ES 39 23 16 13 10 0 0 61 23 31
2018 ES-05 40 13 13 13 20 0 0 53 33 15

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
2020 ES 18 16 40 18 5 0 2 24 35 55
2020 ES-02 10 10 50 20 10 0 0 30 20 10
2020 ES-06 7 20 27 27 13 0 7 43 29 15
2020 ES-07 18 18 55 9 0 0 0 9 36 11
2019 ES 13 29 35 17 6 0 0 23 42 48
2018 ES 32 19 23 6 13 3 3 21 55 31
2018 ES-05 47 13 27 0 7 7 0 7 64 15

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
2020 ES 13 25 36 13 11 0 2 24 39 55
2020 ES-02 10 30 30 10 20 0 0 30 40 10
2020 ES-06 7 20 27 27 13 0 7 43 29 15
2020 ES-07 9 27 55 9 0 0 0 9 36 11
2019 ES 13 28 30 19 9 0 2 28 41 47
2018 ES 6 29 32 16 10 6 0 28 38 31
2018 ES-05 13 40 20 13 7 7 0 21 57 15

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
2020 ES 9 15 33 33 9 0 2 43 24 55
2020 ES-02 10 10 30 40 10 0 0 50 20 10
2020 ES-06 7 13 33 33 7 0 7 43 21 15
2020 ES-07 27 9 45 18 0 0 0 18 36 11
2019 ES 6 15 28 32 19 0 0 51 21 47
2018 ES 13 19 19 29 13 6 0 45 34 31
2018 ES-05 13 27 20 20 13 7 0 36 43 15

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
2020 ES 20 20 22 20 11 4 4 33 43 55
2020 ES-02 30 10 20 30 10 0 0 40 40 10
2020 ES-06 7 20 13 40 13 0 7 57 29 15
2020 ES-07 9 45 36 0 0 0 9 0 60 11
2019 ES 23 19 27 25 4 2 0 30 43 48
2018 ES 26 19 29 6 13 6 0 21 48 31
2018 ES-05 33 20 27 0 13 7 0 14 57 15

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
2020 ES 16 16 20 22 16 2 7 42 36 55
2020 ES-02 0 20 40 10 20 0 10 33 22 10
2020 ES-06 20 7 13 33 20 0 7 57 29 15
2020 ES-07 18 18 36 9 0 0 18 11 44 11
2019 ES 17 25 27 17 10 2 2 28 43 48
2018 ES 26 19 32 10 10 3 0 20 47 31
2018 ES-05 33 13 33 7 7 7 0 14 50 15

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
2020 ES 13 25 35 13 13 0 2 26 39 55
2020 ES-02 0 30 30 10 30 0 0 40 30 10
2020 ES-06 13 13 27 27 13 0 7 43 29 15
2020 ES-07 27 9 45 9 9 0 0 18 36 11
2019 ES 6 29 29 25 8 0 2 34 36 48
2018 ES 16 16 32 19 6 10 0 29 36 31
2018 ES-05 20 20 33 13 7 7 0 21 43 15

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
2020 ES 11 20 24 31 13 0 2 44 31 55
2020 ES-02 20 30 20 20 10 0 0 30 50 10
2020 ES-06 7 7 20 40 20 0 7 64 14 15
2020 ES-07 9 9 36 45 0 0 0 45 18 11
2019 ES 17 21 33 23 6 0 0 29 38 48
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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
2020 ES 26 24 17 6 9 15 4 61 18 54
2020 ES-06 40 13 7 0 7 27 7 80 10 15
2020 ES-07 9 36 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 11
2019 ES 14 37 18 12 8 6 4 57 23 49
2019 ES-06 0 50 10 20 0 10 10 63 25 10
2018 ES 13 19 13 16 6 16 16 48 33 31
2018 ES-05 20 20 20 7 13 0 20 50 25 15

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 56 22 7 5 5 4 0 81 11 55
2020 ES-02 50 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 ES-06 60 27 0 0 7 7 0 93 7 15
2020 ES-07 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2019 ES 42 31 6 10 8 2 0 74 19 48
2019 ES-06 40 50 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2018 ES 39 35 10 6 10 0 0 74 16 31
2018 ES-05 40 33 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 56 29 9 2 4 0 0 85 5 55
2020 ES-02 60 10 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 ES-06 60 27 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2020 ES-07 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2019 ES 45 43 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 49
2019 ES-06 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 ES 32 42 3 13 10 0 0 74 23 31
2018 ES-05 40 27 0 20 13 0 0 67 33 15

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 56 22 15 5 2 0 0 78 7 55
2020 ES-02 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 ES-06 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2020 ES-07 55 9 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2019 ES 41 37 6 12 2 2 0 79 15 49
2019 ES-06 60 30 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2018 ES 35 42 13 3 3 3 0 80 7 31
2018 ES-05 40 40 13 0 0 7 0 86 0 15
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 49 22 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 55
2020 ES-02 50 10 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2020 ES-06 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2020 ES-07 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2019 ES 49 12 14 14 10 0 0 61 24 49
2019 ES-06 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
2020 ES 47 22 18 5 7 0 0 69 13 55
2020 ES-02 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2020 ES-06 53 27 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2020 ES-07 73 9 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2019 ES 31 29 12 12 16 0 0 59 29 49
2019 ES-06 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 ES 39 29 10 13 6 3 0 70 20 31
2018 ES-05 33 33 7 20 0 7 0 71 21 15

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
2020 ES 49 22 15 4 7 4 0 74 11 55
2020 ES-02 40 20 20 10 0 10 0 67 11 10
2020 ES-06 73 7 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2020 ES-07 36 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 47 29 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 55
2020 ES-02 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 ES-06 60 27 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2020 ES-07 55 18 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2019 ES 35 27 12 20 4 2 0 63 25 49
2019 ES-06 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 ES 45 32 6 10 6 0 0 77 16 31
2018 ES-05 33 33 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 58 18 9 9 5 0 0 76 15 55
2020 ES-02 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 ES-06 73 7 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2020 ES-07 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 ES 41 22 12 16 8 0 0 63 24 49
2019 ES-06 60 30 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2018 ES 39 39 6 6 10 0 0 77 16 31
2018 ES-05 33 40 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2019 ES 84 8 2 2 4 0 0 92 6 49
2019 ES-06 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
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Senior Management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 24 38 15 9 0 15 0 72 11 55
2020 ES-02 30 30 20 0 0 20 0 75 0 10
2020 ES-06 33 40 7 0 0 20 0 92 0 15
2020 ES-07 9 45 18 27 0 0 0 55 27 11
2019 ES 29 41 14 8 6 2 0 71 15 49
2019 ES-06 30 40 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2018 ES 29 42 3 6 3 16 0 85 12 31
2018 ES-05 27 40 7 7 7 13 0 77 15 15

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 22 33 27 13 4 2 0 56 17 55
2020 ES-02 40 30 20 0 0 10 0 78 0 10
2020 ES-06 40 20 33 7 0 0 0 60 7 15
2020 ES-07 9 36 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 11
2019 ES 20 35 12 22 8 2 0 56 31 49
2019 ES-06 10 40 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10
2018 ES 28 41 14 3 3 10 0 77 8 29
2018 ES-05 31 38 8 8 8 8 0 75 17 13

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 15 17 30 26 6 7 0 34 34 54
2020 ES-02 30 10 30 20 0 10 0 44 22 10
2020 ES-06 29 21 29 14 0 7 0 54 15 14
2020 ES-07 9 18 27 45 0 0 0 27 45 11
2019 ES 12 24 20 24 16 2 0 38 42 49
2019 ES-06 20 30 30 0 20 0 0 50 20 10
2018 ES 6 52 6 13 10 13 0 67 26 31
2018 ES-05 7 40 7 20 13 13 0 54 38 15

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 15 25 22 27 7 4 0 42 36 55
2020 ES-02 30 10 20 40 0 0 0 40 40 10
2020 ES-06 13 53 20 7 0 7 0 71 7 15
2020 ES-07 18 9 18 36 9 9 0 30 50 11
2019 ES 10 24 24 29 12 0 0 35 41 49
2019 ES-06 10 40 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10
2018 ES 10 35 26 13 13 3 0 47 27 31
2018 ES-05 13 27 33 13 13 0 0 40 27 15

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
2020 ES 40 35 18 0 4 4 0 77 4 55
2020 ES-02 50 20 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2020 ES-06 40 53 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 ES-07 9 55 27 0 9 0 0 64 9 11
2019 ES 37 35 16 6 2 4 0 74 9 49
2019 ES-06 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 31 45 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 55
2020 ES-02 30 30 40 0 0 0 0 60 0 10
2020 ES-06 40 60 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 ES-07 18 27 18 36 0 0 0 45 36 11
2019 ES 20 37 22 16 2 2 0 58 19 49
2019 ES-06 20 40 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2018 ES 29 61 3 3 3 0 0 90 6 31
2018 ES-05 20 67 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 11 27 22 27 5 7 0 41 35 55
2020 ES-02 30 30 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2020 ES-06 13 33 27 20 0 7 0 50 21 15
2020 ES-07 0 18 18 64 0 0 0 18 64 11
2019 ES 6 22 20 41 6 4 0 30 49 49
2019 ES-06 10 10 30 40 10 0 0 20 50 10

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
2020 ES 35 31 16 9 2 7 0 71 12 55
2020 ES-02 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2020 ES-06 47 13 13 13 0 13 0 69 15 15
2020 ES-07 27 45 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2019 ES 24 39 6 18 6 6 0 67 26 49
2019 ES-06 30 40 10 10 0 10 0 78 11 10
2018 ES 55 23 3 13 3 3 0 80 17 31
2018 ES-05 53 33 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 20 33 36 9 0 2 0 54 9 55
2020 ES-02 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 ES-06 33 20 40 0 0 7 0 57 0 15
2020 ES-07 0 27 45 27 0 0 0 27 27 11
2019 ES 14 43 27 10 4 2 0 58 15 49
2019 ES-06 20 60 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 ES 32 48 6 6 3 3 0 83 10 31
2018 ES-05 20 47 13 7 7 7 0 71 14 15

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
2020 ES 15 22 24 18 9 11 2 42 31 55
2020 ES-02 30 10 30 20 10 0 0 40 30 10
2020 ES-06 13 33 13 13 7 20 0 58 25 15
2020 ES-07 9 9 45 27 9 0 0 18 36 11
2019 ES 22 22 20 16 12 2 4 48 30 49
2019 ES-06 30 30 10 10 0 10 10 75 13 10
2018 ES 19 26 10 19 13 10 3 52 37 31
2018 ES-05 7 27 13 27 13 7 7 38 46 15

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 18 25 15 25 9 7 0 47 37 55
2020 ES-02 30 10 20 40 0 0 0 40 40 10
2020 ES-06 20 40 13 13 7 7 0 64 21 15
2020 ES-07 9 18 27 45 0 0 0 27 45 11
2019 ES 12 31 12 22 22 0 0 43 45 49
2019 ES-06 30 50 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2018 ES 23 35 16 10 13 3 0 60 23 31
2018 ES-05 13 27 20 13 20 7 0 43 36 15

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
2020 ES 51 27 15 0 5 0 2 80 6 55
2020 ES-02 70 20 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2020 ES-06 33 33 20 0 7 0 7 71 7 15
2020 ES-07 45 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2019 ES 55 29 14 0 2 0 0 84 2 49
2019 ES-06 60 10 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10

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
2020 ES 47 24 15 5 7 0 2 72 13 55
2020 ES-02 40 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2020 ES-06 53 13 13 0 13 0 7 71 14 15
2020 ES-07 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2019 ES 29 33 16 14 6 2 0 63 21 49
2019 ES-06 20 50 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10

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
2020 ES 76 7 4 0 2 5 5 94 2 55
2020 ES-02 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 ES-06 67 13 0 0 0 13 7 100 0 15
2020 ES-07 64 0 18 0 0 0 18 78 0 11
2019 ES 75 4 6 0 4 10 0 88 5 48
2019 ES-06 80 0 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

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
2020 ES 78 9 0 2 0 4 7 98 2 55
2020 ES-02 80 10 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 ES-06 73 13 0 0 0 7 7 100 0 15
2020 ES-07 64 9 0 0 0 9 18 100 0 11
2019 ES 82 4 0 0 0 4 10 100 0 49
2019 ES-06 60 10 0 0 0 0 30 100 0 10

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
2020 ES 13 22 18 31 9 5 2 37 43 55
2020 ES-02 10 20 0 40 20 0 10 33 67 10
2020 ES-06 13 27 33 13 7 7 0 43 21 15
2020 ES-07 0 9 27 64 0 0 0 9 64 11
2019 ES 16 20 12 20 29 2 0 38 50 49
2019 ES-06 10 30 10 30 20 0 0 40 50 10
2018 ES 16 39 16 13 10 3 3 59 24 31
2018 ES-05 13 20 20 20 13 7 7 38 38 15

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
2020 ES 22 49 16 9 2 2 0 72 11 55
2020 ES-02 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 ES-06 20 67 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2020 ES-07 18 36 36 9 0 0 0 55 9 11
2019 ES 14 55 10 16 4 0 0 69 20 49
2019 ES-06 30 60 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 ES 29 35 26 0 6 3 0 67 7 31
2018 ES-05 27 47 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 27 53 15 2 2 2 0 81 4 55
2020 ES-02 40 40 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 ES-06 20 73 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2020 ES-07 18 45 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2019 ES 24 47 14 8 2 4 0 74 11 49
2019 ES-06 50 30 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10
2018 ES 39 42 16 3 0 0 0 81 3 31
2018 ES-05 33 53 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

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
2020 ES 27 36 22 13 0 2 0 65 13 55
2020 ES-02 40 20 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2020 ES-06 27 40 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2020 ES-07 27 27 36 9 0 0 0 55 9 11
2019 ES 32 40 17 0 4 6 0 77 5 47
2018 ES 23 47 13 7 0 10 0 78 7 30
2018 ES-05 20 47 20 7 0 7 0 71 7 15

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
2020 ES 20 36 24 7 7 5 0 60 15 55
2020 ES-02 30 30 30 10 0 0 0 60 10 10
2020 ES-06 20 40 13 7 7 13 0 69 15 15
2020 ES-07 9 36 36 18 0 0 0 45 18 11

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
2020 ES 42 36 11 4 2 4 2 83 6 55
2020 ES-02 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 ES-06 33 47 7 0 0 7 7 92 0 15
2020 ES-07 27 36 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 45 38 11 4 2 0 0 84 5 55
2020 ES-02 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 ES-06 67 20 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2020 ES-07 9 64 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2019 ES 45 35 6 10 2 2 0 81 13 49
2019 ES-06 50 40 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2018 ES 47 43 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 30
2018 ES-05 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 29 42 22 5 2 0 0 71 7 55
2020 ES-02 30 40 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 ES-06 47 20 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2020 ES-07 0 64 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11
2019 ES 37 37 6 14 6 0 0 73 20 49
2019 ES-06 60 30 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2018 ES 48 39 6 0 3 3 0 90 3 31
2018 ES-05 47 33 7 0 7 7 0 86 7 15

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 26 46 15 11 2 0 0 72 13 54
2020 ES-02 30 30 10 30 0 0 0 60 30 10
2020 ES-06 43 29 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14
2020 ES-07 0 64 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11
2019 ES 31 41 6 16 6 0 0 71 22 49
2019 ES-06 40 50 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2018 ES 42 48 3 3 3 0 0 90 6 31
2018 ES-05 27 60 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 15

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
2020 ES 42 20 18 13 7 0 0 62 20 55
2020 ES-02 50 0 10 40 0 0 0 50 40 10
2020 ES-06 60 0 20 7 13 0 0 60 20 15
2020 ES-07 9 55 36 0 0 0 0 64 0 11
2019 ES 29 37 10 12 8 4 0 68 21 49
2019 ES-06 30 70 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2018 ES 42 32 13 6 6 0 0 74 13 31
2018 ES-05 27 47 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15
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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
2020 ES 31 20 49 55
2020 ES-02 10 10 80 10
2020 ES-06 20 33 47 15
2020 ES-07 55 9 36 11
2019 ES 31 35 35 49
2019 ES-06 40 30 30 10
2018 ES 35 19 45 31
2018 ES-05 53 13 33 15

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
2020 ES 24 35 35 6 0 0 17
2019 ES 0 33 53 0 13 0 15
2018 ES 18 55 27 0 0 0 11
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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
2020 ES 13 87 55
2020 ES-06 0 100 15
2019 ES 10 90 49
2018 ES 26 74 31

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
2020 ES 7 13 20 7 4 42 7 39 21 55
2020 ES-02 10 10 20 0 0 50 10 50 0 10
2020 ES-06 7 13 20 0 0 53 7 50 0 15
2020 ES-07 0 18 27 27 9 18 0 22 44 11
2019 ES 12 16 20 10 4 29 8 45 23 49
2019 ES-06 0 20 30 10 0 20 20 33 17 10
2018 ES 6 16 23 3 3 32 16 44 13 31
2018 ES-05 0 7 27 7 7 33 20 14 29 15

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
2020 ES 16 36 25 4 4 15 0 62 9 55
2020 ES-02 10 50 30 0 0 10 0 67 0 10
2020 ES-06 33 33 20 0 0 13 0 77 0 15
2020 ES-07 0 36 27 18 9 9 0 40 30 11
2019 ES 22 33 18 12 2 10 2 63 16 49
2019 ES-06 10 50 20 10 0 0 10 67 11 10
2018 ES 16 35 26 6 3 10 3 59 11 31
2018 ES-05 0 40 33 13 7 7 0 43 21 15
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Discrimination

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

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 16 11 20 7 2 40 4 48 16 55
2020 ES-02 30 0 10 10 0 50 0 60 20 10
2020 ES-06 20 7 27 0 0 47 0 50 0 15
2020 ES-07 0 18 36 18 0 27 0 25 25 11
2019 ES 14 14 24 4 4 29 10 47 13 49
2019 ES-06 0 30 20 0 10 20 20 50 17 10
2018 ES 10 6 23 3 0 42 16 38 8 31
2018 ES-05 0 7 27 7 0 33 27 17 17 15

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
2020 ES 26 28 26 6 4 11 0 60 10 54
2020 ES-02 40 20 20 10 0 10 0 67 11 10
2020 ES-06 36 29 21 0 0 14 0 75 0 14
2020 ES-07 9 27 36 9 9 9 0 40 20 11
2019 ES 27 29 27 4 2 8 4 63 7 49
2019 ES-06 10 60 20 0 0 0 10 78 0 10
2018 ES 23 48 13 0 0 16 0 85 0 31
2018 ES-05 7 67 20 0 0 7 0 79 0 15
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 22 31 20 18 9 0 0 53 27 55
2020 ES-02 30 20 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10
2020 ES-06 27 33 7 20 13 0 0 60 33 15
2020 ES-07 9 36 18 27 9 0 0 45 36 11
2019 ES 8 41 22 18 10 0 0 49 29 49
2019 ES-06 10 40 20 30 0 0 0 50 30 10
2018 ES 6 23 32 26 13 0 0 29 39 31
2018 ES-05 7 33 20 27 13 0 0 40 40 15

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 20 24 24 16 16 0 0 44 33 55
2020 ES-02 50 0 10 30 10 0 0 50 40 10
2020 ES-06 13 33 27 13 13 0 0 47 27 15
2020 ES-07 0 9 45 9 36 0 0 9 45 11
2019 ES 18 29 27 14 12 0 0 47 27 49
2019 ES-06 20 20 40 10 10 0 0 40 20 10
2018 ES 19 29 19 10 23 0 0 48 32 31
2018 ES-05 20 27 20 7 27 0 0 47 33 15

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
2020 ES 29 27 22 5 15 0 2 57 20 55
2020 ES-02 40 20 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2020 ES-06 40 27 13 7 13 0 0 67 20 15
2020 ES-07 0 27 36 0 36 0 0 27 36 11
2019 ES 29 41 18 6 6 0 0 69 12 49
2019 ES-06 20 50 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2018 ES 13 26 23 13 19 3 3 41 34 31
2018 ES-05 7 33 20 7 27 7 0 43 36 15

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
2020 ES 15 22 25 18 18 2 0 37 37 55
2020 ES-02 20 30 20 10 20 0 0 50 30 10
2020 ES-06 7 40 33 7 13 0 0 47 20 15
2020 ES-07 0 0 45 45 9 0 0 0 55 11
2019 ES 12 27 24 12 24 0 0 39 37 49
2019 ES-06 0 50 30 10 10 0 0 50 20 10
2018 ES 19 16 23 16 26 0 0 35 42 31
2018 ES-05 13 13 27 20 27 0 0 27 47 15

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 49 18 18 5 7 0 2 69 13 55
2020 ES-02 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 ES-06 53 13 20 0 13 0 0 67 13 15
2020 ES-07 0 18 45 18 18 0 0 18 36 11
2019 ES 45 33 10 12 0 0 0 78 12 49
2019 ES-06 50 30 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2018 ES 33 27 20 7 13 0 0 60 20 30
2018 ES-05 33 27 20 7 13 0 0 60 20 15

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 20 36 18 18 5 0 2 57 24 55
2020 ES-02 20 50 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2020 ES-06 20 40 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 15
2020 ES-07 9 18 27 36 9 0 0 27 45 11
2019 ES 31 39 14 10 6 0 0 69 16 49
2019 ES-06 50 10 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2018 ES 16 32 10 29 10 3 0 50 40 31
2018 ES-05 13 27 13 33 7 7 0 43 43 15

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
2020 ES 24 38 24 7 5 2 0 63 13 55
2020 ES-02 30 40 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 10
2020 ES-06 40 33 13 0 13 0 0 73 13 15
2020 ES-07 18 27 55 0 0 0 0 45 0 11
2019 ES 20 37 22 12 8 0 0 57 20 49
2019 ES-06 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 ES 26 23 26 23 3 0 0 48 26 31
2018 ES-05 20 27 20 27 7 0 0 47 33 15

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
2020 ES 24 25 27 13 11 0 0 49 24 55
2020 ES-02 20 40 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2020 ES-06 40 20 20 7 13 0 0 60 20 15
2020 ES-07 0 36 36 18 9 0 0 36 27 11
2019 ES 12 35 27 14 12 0 0 47 27 49
2019 ES-06 20 30 20 20 10 0 0 50 30 10
2018 ES 23 23 16 26 13 0 0 45 39 31
2018 ES-05 27 13 7 33 20 0 0 40 53 15

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
2020 ES 22 31 24 15 9 0 0 53 24 55
2020 ES-02 30 20 30 20 0 0 0 50 20 10
2020 ES-06 27 40 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15
2020 ES-07 9 45 9 27 9 0 0 55 36 11
2019 ES 16 27 29 24 4 0 0 43 29 49
2019 ES-06 20 40 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 10
2018 ES 23 29 10 23 16 0 0 52 39 31
2018 ES-05 20 13 0 40 27 0 0 33 67 15

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
2020 ES 44 31 13 5 5 2 0 76 11 55
2020 ES-02 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2020 ES-06 73 20 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2020 ES-07 27 55 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 11
2019 ES 29 35 17 13 6 0 0 65 19 48

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
2020 ES 16 31 27 20 5 0 0 47 25 55
2020 ES-02 50 30 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2020 ES-06 7 33 40 20 0 0 0 40 20 15
2020 ES-07 18 18 45 18 0 0 0 36 18 11

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
2020 ES 24 31 29 9 7 0 0 55 16 55
2020 ES-02 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 ES-06 20 40 27 7 7 0 0 60 13 15
2020 ES-07 18 18 45 9 9 0 0 36 18 11
2019 ES 41 29 22 4 4 0 0 69 8 49
2019 ES-06 40 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2018 ES 29 39 13 10 10 0 0 68 19 31
2018 ES-05 40 20 27 7 7 0 0 60 13 15

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 51 25 16 7 0 0 0 76 7 55
2020 ES-02 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 ES-06 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2020 ES-07 36 9 55 0 0 0 0 45 0 11
2019 ES 68 19 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 47
2019 ES-06 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 ES 65 13 10 13 0 0 0 77 13 31
2018 ES-05 67 13 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 27 38 20 9 5 0 0 65 15 55
2020 ES-02 30 50 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2020 ES-06 33 40 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2020 ES-07 9 55 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11

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
2020 ES 69 16 5 0 0 2 7 94 0 55
2020 ES-02 80 10 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2020 ES-06 67 13 7 0 0 7 7 92 0 15
2020 ES-07 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2019 ES 79 10 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 48
2018 ES 80 10 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2018 ES-05 73 13 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

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
2020 ES 76 9 5 4 2 2 2 89 6 55
2020 ES-02 80 10 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 ES-06 80 13 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2020 ES-07 64 9 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2019 ES 78 8 6 0 6 0 2 88 6 49
2019 ES-06 60 20 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2018 ES 65 19 13 0 3 0 0 84 3 31
2018 ES-05 60 13 20 0 7 0 0 73 7 15

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 62 22 5 7 0 2 2 87 8 55
2020 ES-02 80 0 0 10 0 0 10 89 11 10
2020 ES-06 67 20 0 7 0 7 0 93 7 15
2020 ES-07 45 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11
2019 ES 51 39 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 49
2019 ES-06 40 50 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2018 ES 60 23 3 7 7 0 0 83 13 30
2018 ES-05 71 7 0 14 7 0 0 79 21 14

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
2020 ES 65 16 5 5 4 2 2 85 9 55
2020 ES-02 60 20 0 10 0 0 10 89 11 10
2020 ES-06 87 7 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2020 ES-07 73 9 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2019 ES 55 24 6 8 6 0 0 80 14 49
2019 ES-06 60 10 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2018 ES 43 37 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 30
2018 ES-05 29 36 21 7 7 0 0 64 14 14

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
2020 ES 67 5 4 2 0 2 20 93 2 55
2020 ES-02 80 0 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 10
2020 ES-06 80 0 0 0 0 7 13 100 0 15
2020 ES-07 73 18 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2019 ES 55 6 8 2 0 0 29 86 3 49
2019 ES-06 70 10 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 10
2018 ES 50 10 7 0 0 0 33 90 0 30
2018 ES-05 57 7 0 0 0 0 36 100 0 14

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 73 18 5 0 0 0 4 94 0 55
2020 ES-02 70 10 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2020 ES-06 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2020 ES-07 64 18 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 11
2019 ES 77 10 8 0 0 0 4 91 0 48
2018 ES 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 30
2018 ES-05 64 21 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

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
2020 ES 55 22 13 4 7 0 0 76 11 55
2020 ES-02 50 10 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2020 ES-06 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2020 ES-07 82 0 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2019 ES 43 24 10 4 18 0 0 67 22 49
2019 ES-06 30 50 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 ES 63 23 3 3 3 0 3 90 7 30
2018 ES-05 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

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
2020 ES 38 38 9 7 4 4 0 79 11 55
2020 ES-02 60 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 ES-06 13 40 20 13 7 7 0 57 21 15
2020 ES-07 27 55 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2019 ES 57 31 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 49
2019 ES-06 40 40 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2018 ES 40 40 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 30
2018 ES-05 29 50 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 7 33 40 15 5 0 0 40 20 55
2020 ES-02 10 50 20 10 10 0 0 60 20 10
2020 ES-06 7 33 47 7 7 0 0 40 13 15
2020 ES-07 0 9 55 36 0 0 0 9 36 11
2019 ES 10 31 39 12 8 0 0 41 20 49
2019 ES-06 10 40 40 10 0 0 0 50 10 10
2018 ES 3 48 16 26 6 0 0 52 32 31
2018 ES-05 0 53 7 27 13 0 0 53 40 15

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
2020 ES 13 20 40 24 4 0 0 27 33 55
2020 ES-02 20 10 20 40 10 0 0 50 30 10
2020 ES-06 13 20 40 27 0 0 0 27 33 15
2020 ES-07 9 27 64 0 0 0 0 0 36 11
2019 ES 14 12 35 31 8 0 0 39 27 49
2019 ES-06 10 10 30 30 20 0 0 50 20 10
2018 ES 19 16 32 26 6 0 0 32 35 31
2018 ES-05 27 13 20 33 7 0 0 40 40 15

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
2020 ES 29 35 20 13 4 0 0 64 16 55
2020 ES-02 40 20 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2020 ES-06 33 33 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2020 ES-07 9 45 18 27 0 0 0 55 27 11
2019 ES 24 47 8 12 4 4 0 74 17 49
2019 ES-06 30 60 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2018 ES 13 50 13 13 3 3 3 68 18 30
2018 ES-05 0 53 13 13 7 7 7 62 23 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 51 29 13 0 5 2 0 81 6 55
2020 ES-02 70 10 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10
2020 ES-06 67 20 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2020 ES-07 45 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 42 25 15 13 5 0 0 67 18 55
2020 ES-02 60 20 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2020 ES-06 53 20 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2020 ES-07 36 36 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 55 20 16 7 0 0 2 76 7 55
2020 ES-02 50 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 ES-06 60 7 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 15
2020 ES-07 55 9 27 0 0 0 9 70 0 11

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 36 18 35 7 4 0 0 55 11 55
2020 ES-02 30 20 40 0 10 0 0 50 10 10
2020 ES-06 53 20 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2020 ES-07 18 18 55 9 0 0 0 36 9 11
2019 ES 14 37 27 16 6 0 0 51 22 49
2019 ES-06 10 60 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 10
2018 ES 13 52 3 26 6 0 0 65 32 31
2018 ES-05 7 40 7 33 13 0 0 47 47 15

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
2020 ES 17 44 17 17 0 0 6 65 18 18
2020 ES-07 9 45 9 27 0 0 9 60 30 11
2019 ES 15 85 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
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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
2020 ES 4 96 55
2020 ES-02 0 100 10
2020 ES-06 7 93 15
2020 ES-07 0 100 11
2019 ES 12 88 49
2019 ES-06 30 70 10

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2020 ES 53 27 13 4 0 2 2 83 4 55
2020 ES-02 60 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2020 ES-06 60 13 20 0 0 7 0 79 0 15
2020 ES-07 45 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
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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
2020 ES 47 31 22 0 55
2020 ES-02 40 30 30 0 10
2020 ES-06 33 40 27 0 15
2020 ES-07 82 9 9 0 11

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
2020 ES 27 73 26

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
2020 ES 8 27 15 12 27 8 4 39 43 26

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
2020 ES 4 31 8 31 19 4 4 38 54 26

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
2020 ES 42 15 16 9 11 2 5 61 22 55
2020 ES-02 30 30 10 10 20 0 0 60 30 10
2020 ES-06 33 20 20 13 13 0 0 53 27 15
2020 ES-07 27 0 18 18 18 0 18 33 44 11
2019 ES 33 15 23 13 10 2 4 51 24 48
2019 ES-06 40 20 30 0 10 0 0 60 10 10
2018 ES 23 16 16 19 10 3 13 46 35 31
2018 ES-05 40 7 20 13 13 0 7 50 29 15
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