2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Women and Gender Equality Canada by Question 105.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 105)

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	Executive	36	43	0	17	4	79	21	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	45	38	5	12	0	83	12	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	45	44	2	7	2	89	9	175
2020	Executive	44	50	0	6	0	94	6	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	28	51	3	14	5	78	19	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	48	43	3	4	1	91	6	145

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	Executive	74	17	0	4	4	0	0	91	9	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	79	20	0	1	0	0	0	99	1	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	65	24	4	4	1	2	0	90	5	180
2020	Executive	75	6	13	6	0	0	0	81	6	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	79	14	3	1	1	1	0	95	3	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	78	16	2	1	2	0	1	95	3	145

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	41	29	0	22	8	0	0	70	30	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	50	33	6	6	3	2	1	85	9	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	54	33	6	2	3	0	1	89	5	180
2020	Executive	13	50	25	6	6	0	0	63	13	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	22	49	6	14	9	0	0	71	23	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	37	39	8	11	3	0	1	77	14	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	32	41	11	16	0	0	0	73	16	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	46	35	7	6	5	0	0	82	11	99
2019	Other occupational category	61	28	6	0	0	0	6	94	0	18

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	30	40	4	12	8	0	4	74	22	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	29	46	17	7	1	0	0	75	9	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	30	45	11	10	3	0	1	75	14	180
2020	Executive	38	44	13	6	0	0	0	81	6	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	19	52	8	15	4	1	1	73	19	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	27	46	16	10	1	0	1	73	11	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	18	35	19	23	3	0	2	54	26	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	21	40	17	13	8	0	0	62	21	99
2019	Other occupational category	33	39	6	22	0	0	0	72	22	18

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	44	26	8	13	8	0	0	70	22	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	46	35	9	8	3	0	0	80	11	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	46	38	7	6	1	0	1	85	8	180
2020	Executive	31	44	19	0	6	0	0	75	6	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	32	43	8	9	9	0	0	75	18	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	35	43	12	8	1	1	0	79	8	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	33	43	10	11	2	0	2	77	13	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	48	27	13	8	3	0	0	76	11	99
2019	Other occupational category	22	28	28	17	0	0	6	53	18	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	22	32	13	17	17	0	54	33	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	45	31	11	8	5	0	76	14	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	44	35	10	5	5	0	79	10	180
2020	Executive	6	25	13	31	25	0	31	56	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	34	37	6	11	11	0	71	23	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	44	32	11	8	4	0	77	12	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	38	40	11	6	5	0	78	11	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	49	24	12	9	4	1	74	13	99
2019	Other occupational category	39	39	22	0	0	0	78	0	18

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	Executive	43	36	4	13	4	79	17	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	37	26	12	18	7	63	25	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	47	37	9	3	4	84	7	180
2020	Executive	31	38	19	13	0	69	13	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	33	51	5	8	4	84	11	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	40	39	11	9	1	78	11	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	40	41	3	13	3	81	16	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	39	42	10	2	6	82	8	99
2019	Other occupational category	50	33	6	11	0	83	11	18

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	Executive	22	30	18	9	21	52	30	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	34	35	12	10	9	69	19	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	51	30	8	7	4	81	11	180
2020	Executive	13	44	13	25	6	56	31	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	37	38	6	10	9	75	19	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	37	34	17	8	3	72	11	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	27	48	6	13	6	75	19	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	41	29	13	10	6	71	16	99
2019	Other occupational category	44	39	6	11	0	83	11	18

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	Executive	39	40	4	18	0	78	18	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	20	35	12	22	10	56	32	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	36	46	9	8	2	81	10	180
2020	Executive	19	31	25	25	0	50	25	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	19	46	9	18	8	65	26	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	29	44	11	12	4	73	16	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	17	41	8	27	6	59	33	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	29	40	12	9	9	70	18	99
2019	Other occupational category	33	39	0	28	0	72	28	18

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	Executive	57	39	0	4	0	96	4	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	38	38	8	14	1	77	15	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	50	44	4	2	0	93	3	180
2020	Executive	38	25	25	13	0	63	13	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	34	47	10	5	4	81	9	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	51	34	9	4	1	86	5	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	40	42	5	11	2	82	13	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	45	32	13	4	5	78	9	99
2019	Other occupational category	50	28	11	6	6	78	11	18

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	Executive	26	44	13	0	17	70	17	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	35	39	9	14	3	74	18	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	48	32	12	7	2	80	9	180
2020	Executive	25	25	31	13	6	50	19	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	35	37	9	10	9	72	19	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	39	33	14	10	4	72	14	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	34	32	10	18	6	66	24	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	39	36	14	4	6	76	10	99
2019	Other occupational category	39	44	6	6	6	83	11	18

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	Executive	53	34	13	0	0	87	0	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	45	35	10	11	0	80	11	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	54	33	10	1	2	87	3	180
2020	Executive	38	38	19	6	0	75	6	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	41	44	12	1	3	85	4	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	52	28	15	4	1	80	5	143
2019	Scientific and Professional	51	30	14	5	0	81	5	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	48	35	11	3	2	84	5	97
2019	Other occupational category	50	39	11	0	0	89	0	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	34	27	13	21	5	0	62	26	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	23	46	11	13	6	0	70	19	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	37	40	11	8	4	1	77	12	180
2020	Executive	25	38	6	31	0	0	63	31	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	30	41	11	13	5	0	71	18	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	33	40	10	14	3	0	72	17	143
2019	Scientific and Professional	29	48	8	11	5	0	76	16	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	38	37	9	10	5	0	76	15	99
2019	Other occupational category	44	39	0	6	6	6	88	12	18

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	Executive	34	26	18	9	13	60	21	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	26	39	17	10	8	65	18	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	43	38	10	7	2	81	9	180
2020	Executive	19	25	13	31	13	44	44	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	35	32	16	9	8	67	16	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	40	36	9	10	5	76	15	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	38	35	10	8	10	73	17	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	40	27	19	7	6	68	13	99
2019	Other occupational category	44	39	11	6	0	83	6	18

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	26	27	17	21	8	0	0	53	30	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	33	32	17	10	5	0	3	66	16	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	40	35	16	5	3	1	0	76	8	180
2020	Executive	19	19	31	25	6	0	0	38	31	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	23	42	13	15	6	0	0	65	22	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	28	48	11	9	4	0	0	77	12	143
2019	Scientific and Professional	29	43	11	11	6	0	0	71	17	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	31	41	15	6	6	0	0	73	12	99
2019	Other occupational category	33	50	6	11	0	0	0	83	11	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	39	22	26	8	4	0	61	13	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	34	38	18	7	4	0	72	10	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	49	34	11	3	4	0	82	6	180
2020	Executive	38	13	25	25	0	0	50	25	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	32	49	9	5	4	1	82	9	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	45	33	10	9	3	0	78	12	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	40	40	10	8	3	0	79	11	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	49	31	11	2	6	0	81	8	99
2019	Other occupational category	39	50	6	6	0	0	89	6	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	4	18	8	26	43	0	22	69	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	38	35	15	7	5	0	73	12	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	26	35	24	10	5	0	61	15	180
2020	Executive	0	13	13	31	44	0	13	75	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	28	29	21	15	6	0	58	22	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	33	29	23	10	5	1	62	15	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	29	41	16	13	2	0	70	14	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	38	34	18	5	4	0	73	9	99
2019	Other occupational category	72	28	0	0	0	0	100	0	18

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	Executive	21	17	44	13	4	0	0	17	39	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	16	35	34	13	1	0	2	14	52	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	10	31	37	13	6	1	2	19	42	180
2020	Executive	19	44	38	0	0	0	0	0	63	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	18	37	32	10	1	1	0	12	56	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	20	35	25	15	3	1	1	18	56	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	13	27	38	17	5	0	0	22	40	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	15	29	34	14	8	0	0	22	44	98
2019	Other occupational category	11	17	39	17	17	0	0	33	28	18

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	Executive	22	34	13	28	4	0	0	32	55	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	30	28	31	8	3	0	0	11	58	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	14	29	32	14	6	2	4	21	45	180
2020	Executive	19	31	31	13	6	0	0	19	50	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	18	18	35	22	5	3	0	28	37	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	21	24	34	14	5	1	1	19	46	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	16	21	41	19	3	0	0	22	37	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	22	24	30	15	5	2	1	21	48	99
2019	Other occupational category	22	28	28	11	11	0	0	22	50	18

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	Executive	30	38	28	0	4	0	0	4	68	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	27	28	23	13	9	0	0	21	55	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	18	23	30	19	9	1	0	28	42	180
2020	Executive	44	38	19	0	0	0	0	0	81	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	27	24	32	10	3	4	0	13	53	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	20	30	29	12	7	1	1	20	50	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	17	24	35	21	3	0	0	24	41	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	20	18	28	20	11	1	1	32	39	99
2019	Other occupational category	6	6	28	39	22	0	0	61	11	18

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	Executive	21	33	23	14	4	0	4	19	57	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	14	23	30	21	10	1	1	32	38	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	14	19	25	19	15	2	6	37	36	180
2020	Executive	63	13	19	6	0	0	0	6	75	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	27	20	23	22	5	4	0	28	49	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	16	26	25	19	12	1	1	32	43	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	17	32	17	24	10	0	0	33	49	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	17	11	28	29	10	2	2	41	29	99
2019	Other occupational category	6	0	17	33	33	11	0	75	6	18

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	Executive	21	25	45	4	4	0	0	9	47	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	24	27	21	15	11	0	1	27	53	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	16	17	31	15	7	6	7	25	39	180
2020	Executive	44	25	25	6	0	0	0	6	69	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	24	24	36	10	3	3	0	13	50	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	20	23	24	17	8	6	2	27	47	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	25	33	19	13	8	2	0	21	60	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	13	19	26	26	11	3	1	39	34	99
2019	Other occupational category	6	22	17	11	17	17	11	38	38	18

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	Executive	27	29	18	18	9	0	0	26	56	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	24	17	38	11	8	1	0	20	42	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	13	24	30	17	9	4	4	28	39	180
2020	Executive	25	25	19	25	6	0	0	31	50	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	19	14	36	23	5	3	0	29	34	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	16	18	35	19	8	2	1	28	35	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	17	19	40	17	6	0	0	24	37	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	14	18	32	20	12	3	0	33	33	99
2019	Other occupational category	11	11	6	28	17	17	11	62	31	18

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	Executive	4	9	38	36	13	0	0	49	13	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	6	9	39	32	12	0	1	45	16	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	4	13	32	23	25	0	3	49	18	180
2020	Executive	0	13	13	69	6	0	0	75	13	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	6	17	33	26	18	0	0	44	23	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	1	13	28	41	15	1	1	57	14	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	8	29	15	35	13	0	0	48	37	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	7	15	20	34	23	0	0	58	22	99
2019	Other occupational category	6	22	22	39	11	0	0	50	28	18

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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	Executive	36	39	8	8	4	0	5	78	13	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	36	25	20	10	2	2	5	65	13	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	33	33	13	3	2	7	9	78	6	180
2020	Executive	25	38	19	6	0	6	6	71	7	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	28	24	16	13	4	11	4	61	19	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	25	29	19	5	1	12	8	68	8	143
2019	Scientific and Professional	19	39	21	6	3	8	3	65	11	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	34	27	12	6	6	10	5	71	14	98
2019	Other occupational category	22	33	11	17	0	11	6	67	20	18

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	Executive	57	17	5	13	8	0	74	21	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	50	40	3	4	1	2	92	5	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	68	22	5	4	1	0	90	5	180
2020	Executive	44	38	6	13	0	0	81	13	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	57	16	8	11	6	1	74	18	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	59	25	5	6	3	1	85	9	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	43	37	6	10	3	2	81	13	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	60	21	7	5	5	1	82	11	96
2019	Other occupational category	44	33	11	0	6	6	82	6	18

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	Executive	57	26	0	17	0	83	17	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	68	29	2	0	1	96	1	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	71	23	3	2	1	94	3	180
2020	Executive	63	38	0	0	0	100	0	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	56	29	4	8	3	86	10	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	65	25	6	4	1	90	4	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	54	37	3	3	3	90	6	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	62	22	9	4	2	85	6	98
2019	Other occupational category	61	28	0	6	6	89	11	18

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	Executive	34	45	8	8	4	0	79	12	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	63	26	5	6	0	0	89	6	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	65	26	7	1	1	0	91	2	180
2020	Executive	31	56	6	0	0	6	93	0	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	52	39	4	4	1	0	91	5	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	59	24	9	5	2	1	84	7	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	52	29	11	8	0	0	81	8	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	54	31	8	3	4	0	85	7	98
2019	Other occupational category	61	28	6	6	0	0	89	6	18

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	Executive	43	33	10	0	4	0	9	84	5	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	40	40	7	5	1	6	1	86	6	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	51	27	7	7	1	3	5	83	9	180

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	Executive	43	29	10	4	4	0	9	79	9	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	37	33	7	10	1	8	3	79	12	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	51	24	9	3	4	6	3	83	7	180

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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	Executive	61	18	13	4	4	0	0	79	8	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	59	22	14	2	0	2	0	83	2	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	57	27	10	1	0	0	5	88	1	180
2020	Executive	63	25	13	0	0	0	0	88	0	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	62	24	9	4	1	0	0	86	5	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	60	19	11	3	2	2	3	83	5	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	57	21	11	8	2	0	2	79	10	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	52	24	15	8	1	0	0	76	9	99
2019	Other occupational category	28	39	28	0	0	0	6	71	0	18

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	Executive	34	30	14	8	13	0	0	64	22	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	49	25	12	10	4	0	0	74	14	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	48	35	8	8	1	0	0	83	9	180
2020	Executive	19	50	6	13	13	0	0	69	25	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	53	25	11	6	3	1	0	79	9	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	55	28	8	5	2	1	0	84	8	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	32	41	13	6	5	3	0	75	11	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	43	25	13	12	3	1	2	71	16	99
2019	Other occupational category	56	28	11	6	0	0	0	83	6	18

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	Executive	42	20	8	12	9	4	4	68	23	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	61	23	12	3	0	2	0	86	3	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	58	22	11	5	1	2	1	82	6	180
2020	Executive	38	31	25	0	6	0	0	69	6	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	61	20	10	4	4	0	1	82	8	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	58	25	9	3	3	2	1	85	6	145

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	42	23	9	8	17	0	0	66	26	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	47	30	8	13	1	0	0	77	15	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	58	29	8	4	1	0	0	87	5	180
2020	Executive	38	38	6	13	6	0	0	75	19	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	57	22	9	6	5	1	0	79	12	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	53	30	7	6	3	1	1	84	9	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	35	39	13	6	5	2	0	75	11	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	49	25	9	10	5	0	1	76	15	99
2019	Other occupational category	50	28	22	0	0	0	0	78	0	18

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	Executive	66	12	8	4	4	4	0	82	9	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	67	27	3	1	1	1	0	95	2	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	68	22	3	3	1	2	1	93	4	180

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	53	22	9	9	8	0	0	74	17	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	47	28	13	12	1	0	0	74	13	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	62	27	4	5	2	0	0	89	7	180
2020	Executive	38	25	13	19	6	0	0	63	25	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	56	23	8	8	5	1	0	79	13	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	55	30	6	5	3	1	0	86	8	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	43	32	8	6	11	0	0	75	17	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	55	24	10	5	5	0	1	80	10	99
2019	Other occupational category	56	33	6	6	0	0	0	89	6	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	75	4	4	17	0	79	17	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	87	10	2	0	1	96	1	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	90	7	1	1	1	97	2	180
2019	Scientific and Professional	80	11	2	7	0	92	7	61
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	80	14	4	0	2	94	2	99
2019	Other occupational category	75	13	6	6	0	88	6	16

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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	Executive	44	30	8	4	8	5	78	13	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	28	34	14	8	4	11	71	13	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	36	38	10	3	3	9	82	7	180
2020	Executive	31	38	13	13	0	6	73	13	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	29	29	13	9	4	16	70	15	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	42	30	9	8	2	9	79	11	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	22	49	10	11	3	5	75	15	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	37	36	10	10	3	4	76	14	98
2019	Other occupational category	59	24	6	0	0	12	93	0	17

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	Executive	36	34	8	13	9	0	70	22	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	16	39	15	19	7	4	57	27	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	30	39	15	8	6	3	70	14	180
2020	Executive	13	38	13	31	6	0	50	38	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	19	38	19	11	9	4	59	21	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	37	34	10	9	7	2	72	17	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	19	41	17	17	5	0	60	22	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	35	35	12	9	6	2	72	16	97
2019	Other occupational category	44	33	6	6	0	11	88	6	18

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	Executive	26	25	17	22	10	0	51	32	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	10	28	15	23	16	9	41	43	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	22	37	19	11	7	4	61	19	180
2020	Executive	13	25	31	13	19	0	38	31	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	9	28	23	24	14	3	38	39	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	21	31	19	16	9	5	55	25	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	6	37	19	27	10	2	44	37	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	18	40	17	13	8	3	60	22	98
2019	Other occupational category	29	29	18	18	0	6	63	19	17

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	Executive	21	34	19	13	13	0	55	26	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	12	24	17	28	18	2	37	46	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	24	37	17	15	6	1	62	21	180
2020	Executive	19	25	25	19	13	0	44	31	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	9	35	18	25	11	1	45	37	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	22	37	19	13	5	4	61	19	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	8	33	16	24	16	3	43	41	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	15	36	19	15	11	3	53	27	98
2019	Other occupational category	17	28	17	33	6	0	44	39	18

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	Executive	35	29	23	13	0	0	0	64	13	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	34	41	18	6	0	2	0	75	7	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	51	27	13	6	2	1	0	79	8	180
2020	Executive	25	25	25	13	13	0	0	50	25	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	42	28	20	8	1	1	0	71	9	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	47	23	18	6	5	1	0	71	11	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	49	24	13	8	6	0	0	73	14	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	56	23	10	8	0	2	1	81	8	99
2019	Other occupational category	61	22	6	6	0	6	0	88	6	18

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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	Executive	25	49	8	13	5	0	74	17	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	30	41	10	11	6	1	72	18	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	42	42	11	4	0	0	84	4	180
2020	Executive	25	25	13	31	6	0	50	38	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	18	52	13	10	6	1	71	17	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	35	37	16	8	3	1	73	11	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	21	44	11	19	5	0	65	24	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	28	34	14	14	7	2	64	22	99
2019	Other occupational category	50	39	0	6	0	6	94	6	18

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	Executive	17	17	30	22	14	0	34	36	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	10	35	16	29	8	2	45	38	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	19	34	19	20	4	3	56	24	180
2020	Executive	6	25	19	31	19	0	31	50	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	5	30	21	25	17	3	36	43	77
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	18	36	18	17	8	3	55	26	143
2019	Scientific and Professional	8	32	14	22	22	2	40	45	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	13	37	17	18	12	2	52	31	99
2019	Other occupational category	11	33	28	17	6	6	47	24	18

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	Executive	38	40	9	9	4	0	0	78	13	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	16	38	15	17	7	4	4	58	26	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	27	43	12	12	3	3	0	72	16	180
2020	Executive	44	19	25	6	6	0	0	63	13	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	15	40	13	22	4	6	0	59	27	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	29	37	11	14	3	6	0	70	18	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	24	17	13	29	14	3	0	43	44	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	28	23	17	17	9	5	0	54	28	99
2019	Other occupational category	17	28	6	33	11	0	6	47	47	18

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	Executive	26	30	27	17	0	0	56	17	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	34	39	15	6	1	4	76	8	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	34	45	12	6	2	1	80	8	180
2020	Executive	25	38	13	6	19	0	63	25	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	24	32	26	10	8	0	56	18	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	32	36	20	9	0	3	70	10	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	11	34	15	27	10	3	47	38	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	30	28	23	10	7	2	59	18	97
2019	Other occupational category	24	35	24	18	0	0	59	18	17

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	Executive	13	8	6	22	17	4	30	32	59	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	15	25	28	6	8	17	2	49	17	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	24	21	21	8	6	15	5	56	18	180
2020	Executive	25	19	0	25	13	13	6	54	46	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	16	22	20	14	13	14	1	45	31	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	20	23	16	12	6	19	4	55	24	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	13	16	21	19	11	17	3	36	38	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	19	16	23	18	10	11	2	41	33	99
2019	Other occupational category	22	17	28	0	6	17	11	54	8	18

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	22	36	8	21	9	0	4	60	31	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	14	39	19	17	11	0	0	53	28	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	30	40	14	9	3	3	0	72	13	180
2020	Executive	19	19	19	25	19	0	0	38	44	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	10	34	18	20	10	6	1	48	33	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	25	34	19	11	3	7	1	64	16	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	14	29	25	16	11	5	0	45	28	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	26	33	19	9	9	3	0	61	19	99
2019	Other occupational category	33	33	6	11	0	17	0	80	13	18

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	Executive	43	22	14	8	8	0	4	68	17	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	45	25	12	8	5	1	4	74	14	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	52	20	11	6	7	1	4	75	13	180
2020	Executive	19	13	25	6	25	0	13	36	36	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	48	24	15	5	1	1	5	77	7	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	45	29	14	5	3	1	3	77	9	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	52	27	14	5	0	0	2	81	5	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	63	14	10	3	6	0	4	80	9	99
2019	Other occupational category	61	17	11	0	0	0	11	88	0	18

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	Executive	66	8	13	0	4	0	9	82	5	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	41	22	23	1	7	0	5	66	9	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	53	18	15	6	2	2	4	76	8	180
2020	Executive	25	19	25	13	6	0	13	50	21	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	39	23	23	8	3	1	4	65	11	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	47	27	17	5	1	1	2	75	7	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	37	29	25	5	3	0	2	66	8	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	47	21	18	3	2	2	6	74	6	98
2019	Other occupational category	56	17	11	6	0	0	11	81	6	18

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	Executive	65	6	8	0	9	4	9	81	10	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	78	6	4	1	2	4	5	92	3	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	77	7	3	1	1	4	7	95	2	180
2020	Executive	56	13	13	6	0	0	13	79	7	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	74	4	5	3	5	6	3	86	8	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	76	10	5	1	1	4	4	92	2	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	74	10	3	2	3	6	2	91	5	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	77	4	2	2	4	2	9	91	7	99
2019	Other occupational category	78	0	6	0	6	0	11	88	6	18

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	Executive	71	0	8	0	8	0	13	81	10	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	67	12	6	0	0	4	10	93	0	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	71	9	5	1	1	1	13	93	2	180
2020	Executive	50	25	13	0	0	0	13	86	0	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	79	6	4	0	3	3	5	93	3	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	82	10	2	0	0	2	4	98	0	143
2019	Scientific and Professional	79	13	3	2	0	0	3	95	2	61
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	78	4	2	0	1	1	14	96	1	99
2019	Other occupational category	67	11	6	6	0	0	11	88	6	18

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	Executive	32	12	0	17	26	0	13	51	49	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	13	46	13	17	9	2	0	61	26	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	23	36	11	11	10	4	5	65	23	180
2020	Executive	6	13	19	31	25	6	0	20	60	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	14	32	15	22	11	6	0	49	35	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	23	25	23	13	10	4	1	51	25	143
2019	Scientific and Professional	25	21	14	21	13	6	0	49	36	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	22	34	13	15	12	3	0	58	28	99
2019	Other occupational category	39	33	6	6	6	11	0	81	13	18

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	Executive	39	35	9	12	4	0	0	74	17	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	13	49	12	18	5	4	0	64	24	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	34	44	14	4	2	2	0	79	6	180
2020	Executive	6	56	13	25	0	0	0	63	25	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	23	46	18	5	6	3	0	70	12	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	24	45	16	10	3	2	0	70	14	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	17	49	17	10	5	2	0	68	15	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	27	41	15	9	5	1	1	70	14	99
2019	Other occupational category	22	61	11	6	0	0	0	83	6	18

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	Executive	47	27	8	13	4	0	75	17	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	25	58	12	4	1	0	83	6	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	49	36	7	3	3	1	87	6	180
2020	Executive	50	13	13	19	6	0	63	25	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	26	50	9	10	4	1	77	14	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	46	37	10	3	2	1	85	5	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	29	48	8	11	5	0	76	16	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	59	21	13	4	2	0	81	6	98
2019	Other occupational category	39	28	28	0	0	6	71	0	18

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	53	30	4	8	4	0	83	13	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	34	55	5	4	0	2	91	4	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	58	31	3	6	0	1	91	6	180
2020	Executive	56	31	6	0	6	0	88	6	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	34	38	18	6	1	3	74	8	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	51	33	9	4	0	3	87	4	143
2019	Scientific and Professional	43	35	6	11	2	3	80	13	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	63	18	10	1	4	4	84	5	99
2019	Other occupational category	39	44	6	11	0	0	83	11	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	39	32	30	0	0	0	70	0	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	29	27	30	4	3	8	61	7	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	44	31	13	4	0	8	81	4	180
2020	Executive	56	31	6	0	6	0	88	6	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	37	43	10	4	5	1	81	9	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	56	30	7	3	0	4	90	3	145

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	Executive	56	35	5	4	0	0	0	91	4	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	39	39	7	5	2	5	4	85	8	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	50	34	5	4	2	4	1	88	7	180
2020	Executive	47	27	20	0	0	0	7	79	0	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	46	32	6	6	8	1	1	79	14	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	52	29	10	3	0	3	3	87	3	144

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	Executive	0	4	4	0	54	0	38	86	7	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	2	2	11	7	42	7	30	76	7	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	3	1	7	5	40	4	40	81	8	180

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	Executive	26	30	12	4	6	22	0	71	13	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	8	17	22	0	0	52	0	53	0	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	19	20	15	0	0	40	5	72	1	180

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	35	43	9	4	9	0	78	13	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	50	39	5	3	1	2	91	4	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	63	26	4	7	0	0	89	7	180
2020	Executive	38	38	6	19	0	0	75	19	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	48	35	9	4	4	0	84	8	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	60	30	5	4	1	0	90	5	143
2019	Scientific and Professional	43	38	13	3	3	0	81	6	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	66	22	7	4	1	0	88	5	99
2019	Other occupational category	65	35	0	0	0	0	100	0	17

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	22	34	8	23	13	0	56	36	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	27	34	13	16	10	0	61	26	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	52	25	11	7	4	1	78	10	180
2020	Executive	19	19	6	31	25	0	38	56	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	16	37	22	14	10	1	54	24	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	41	28	12	7	11	1	70	18	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	23	26	26	10	16	0	48	26	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	41	28	19	3	8	0	70	11	99
2019	Other occupational category	61	28	11	0	0	0	89	0	18

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	Executive	22	34	18	13	13	0	56	26	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	24	38	18	8	13	0	62	20	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	46	34	9	6	4	0	81	10	180
2020	Executive	19	19	13	38	13	0	38	50	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	19	39	20	13	8	1	59	21	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	41	30	12	9	7	1	72	16	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	25	33	21	11	10	0	59	21	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	37	36	17	2	8	0	72	10	98
2019	Other occupational category	50	44	6	0	0	0	94	0	18

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	Executive	36	8	17	21	13	0	4	46	36	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	34	22	15	14	12	3	0	57	27	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	48	23	11	7	6	3	1	75	13	180
2020	Executive	19	6	19	38	19	0	0	25	56	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	25	20	28	11	11	4	0	47	24	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	36	26	14	11	9	3	0	64	21	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	18	26	21	18	13	5	0	46	32	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	37	22	22	10	7	1	0	60	17	99
2019	Other occupational category	28	50	6	17	0	0	0	78	17	18

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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	Executive	69	14	17	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	48	23	28	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	40	35	25	180
2020	Executive	75	13	13	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	49	22	29	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	31	33	37	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	49	19	32	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	31	31	37	99
2019	Other occupational category	56	6	39	18

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	Executive	32	6	50	6	6	0	15
2022	Scientific and Professional	0	23	58	6	14	0	35
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	8	29	39	0	18	6	70
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	13	67	8	10	3	39
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	9	30	57	0	4	0	45
2019	Scientific and Professional	3	10	68	0	10	10	31
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	10	23	58	6	3	0	31

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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	Executive	21	79	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	7	93	180
2020	Scientific and Professional	15	85	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	6	94	143
2019	Scientific and Professional	22	78	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	9	91	99

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	70	30	15

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	66	34	15

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	100	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	100	12
2019	Scientific and Professional	100	13

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	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	100	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	100	12
2019	Scientific and Professional	100	13

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	Administration and Foreign Services	11	89	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	12

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	100	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	100	12
2019	Scientific and Professional	100	13

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	6	94	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	12
2019	Scientific and Professional	0	100	13

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	29	71	15

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	6	94	15
2019	Scientific and Professional	54	46	13

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	43	57	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	58	42	12
2019	Scientific and Professional	54	46	13

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	41	59	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	58	42	12

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	Administration and Foreign Services	12	88	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	58	42	12
2019	Scientific and Professional	46	54	13

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	76	24	15
2019	Scientific and Professional	46	54	13

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	24	76	15
2019	Scientific and Professional	38	62	13

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	100	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	100	12
2019	Scientific and Professional	100	13

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	15
2019	Scientific and Professional	0	100	13

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	6	94	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	12

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	58	42	15
2019	Scientific and Professional	46	54	13

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	15

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	6	94	15

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	Administration and Foreign Services	44	56	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	42	58	12
2019	Scientific and Professional	54	46	13

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	Administration and Foreign Services	20	80	15

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	Administration and Foreign Services	19	81	15

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	Administration and Foreign Services	12	88	15

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	Administration and Foreign Services	7	93	15

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	Administration and Foreign Services	6	94	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	12
2019	Scientific and Professional	0	100	13

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	Administration and Foreign Services	11	89	15

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	15

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	Administration and Foreign Services	39	61	15

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	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	12

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	Administration and Foreign Services	27	73	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	42	58	12

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	Administration and Foreign Services	7	93	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	12
2019	Scientific and Professional	0	100	13

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	Administration and Foreign Services	7	93	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	12
2019	Scientific and Professional	0	100	13

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	100	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	100	12
2019	Scientific and Professional	100	13

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	Administration and Foreign Services	7	93	15

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	Administration and Foreign Services	15	85	15

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	Administration and Foreign Services	7	93	15

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	Administration and Foreign Services	31	69	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	12

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	Administration and Foreign Services	22	78	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	42	58	12
2019	Scientific and Professional	46	54	13

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	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	15
2019	Scientific and Professional	0	100	13

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	Administration and Foreign Services	45	55	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	58	42	12
2019	Scientific and Professional	54	46	13

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	100	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	100	12
2019	Scientific and Professional	100	13

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	Administration and Foreign Services	25	75	15

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	Administration and Foreign Services	7	93	15

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	Administration and Foreign Services	19	81	15
2019	Scientific and Professional	0	100	13

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	Executive	22	8	10	12	4	30	13	53	29	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	15	5	15	1	3	46	15	52	12	180
2020	Executive	6	13	19	13	0	31	19	38	25	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	6	9	15	14	3	49	4	32	35	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	16	15	17	1	1	39	10	62	5	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	8	11	16	11	16	33	5	31	44	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	12	10	26	4	7	29	11	37	19	99
2019	Other occupational category	0	17	22	28	0	28	6	25	42	18

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	Executive	47	13	18	4	8	9	0	66	14	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	25	34	15	6	0	18	2	74	8	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	41	30	8	5	1	13	1	83	7	180
2020	Executive	31	25	19	6	6	13	0	64	14	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	15	29	23	18	3	11	1	51	23	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	39	28	15	5	1	11	1	76	7	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	25	22	16	14	10	13	0	55	27	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	32	29	17	6	5	11	0	68	13	98
2019	Other occupational category	22	39	17	11	0	11	0	69	13	18

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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	Administration and Foreign Services	5	95	180
2020	Scientific and Professional	14	86	79
2019	Executive	0	100	16
2019	Scientific and Professional	8	92	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	12	88	99

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Scientific and Professional	55	45	11

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Scientific and Professional	100	0	11

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	11

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
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	11
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

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
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	11
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Scientific and Professional	55	45	11
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	45	55	11

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	45	55	11

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	11
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

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
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

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
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	11
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	11
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

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
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	11
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

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
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

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
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	11
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

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
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	11
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	45	55	11

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
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	11

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
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	11
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

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
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	11
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

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
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

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
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	45	55	11

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
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

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
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

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
2020	Scientific and Professional	45	55	11
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

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
2020	Scientific and Professional	55	45	11

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
2020	Scientific and Professional	0	100	11
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	0	100	11

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
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	45	55	11

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	Scientific and Professional	10	9	10	6	1	49	15	53	19	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	17	11	11	1	2	48	10	67	8	180
2020	Executive	6	19	6	6	6	31	25	57	29	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	10	10	16	6	6	45	5	42	26	77
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	21	15	15	1	0	40	8	68	2	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	15	6	18	5	5	44	8	43	20	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	18	8	25	3	5	29	11	44	14	99
2019	Other occupational category	0	17	28	6	0	50	0	33	11	18

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	Executive	48	21	18	0	8	5	0	72	9	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	32	36	12	4	0	12	4	81	5	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	41	35	8	4	0	9	4	86	5	180
2020	Executive	31	31	19	6	0	13	0	71	7	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	27	27	27	8	4	8	1	58	13	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	43	33	12	2	0	11	0	85	2	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	37	21	16	8	3	16	0	68	13	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	41	19	15	7	5	12	0	69	14	99
2019	Other occupational category	33	22	17	6	0	22	0	71	7	18

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	36	26	20	0	18	0	0	62	18	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	24	24	22	12	15	0	4	50	28	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	31	26	17	11	13	0	3	58	25	180
2020	Executive	25	38	25	6	0	6	0	67	7	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	42	25	14	14	5	0	0	67	19	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	35	21	21	15	8	0	0	56	23	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	19	33	25	14	8	0	0	52	22	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	36	17	21	9	15	0	1	54	24	99
2019	Other occupational category	17	44	28	0	6	0	6	65	6	18

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	Executive	5	13	18	32	32	18	64	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	11	28	35	12	14	39	26	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	14	17	33	17	17	32	35	180
2020	Executive	0	0	13	38	50	0	88	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	8	23	29	19	22	30	41	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	14	19	30	19	17	33	36	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	11	37	21	25	6	48	32	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	24	20	26	23	6	45	30	98
2019	Other occupational category	33	33	28	6	0	67	6	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	4	9	29	22	36	0	13	57	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	12	21	26	16	26	0	32	41	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	18	18	27	15	21	1	37	36	180
2020	Executive	0	0	38	19	44	0	0	63	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	10	22	24	16	28	0	32	44	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	17	21	29	13	19	1	38	32	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	15	27	21	21	16	0	42	37	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	27	22	23	20	9	0	48	29	97
2019	Other occupational category	44	39	6	6	6	0	83	11	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	9	23	37	13	18	0	32	31	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	23	17	25	12	23	0	40	35	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	21	20	25	12	21	1	42	33	180
2020	Executive	0	0	19	19	63	0	0	81	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	10	15	28	24	23	0	25	47	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	19	23	20	20	16	1	42	37	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	18	26	18	29	10	0	44	39	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	26	19	25	16	13	0	45	29	99
2019	Other occupational category	33	33	28	6	0	0	67	6	18

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	9	26	13	17	35	0	0	35	52	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	32	34	17	7	10	0	0	66	17	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	35	24	16	9	6	1	8	66	16	180
2020	Executive	0	6	19	31	44	0	0	6	75	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	19	24	29	10	16	0	1	44	27	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	36	22	24	7	9	1	1	59	16	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	33	38	13	10	6	0	0	71	16	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	43	33	12	7	4	0	1	76	11	98
2019	Other occupational category	67	11	0	11	0	0	11	88	13	18

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	22	13	21	21	22	0	0	35	44	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	29	23	27	11	9	0	0	52	20	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	31	25	21	12	8	1	2	57	21	180
2020	Executive	6	19	6	25	44	0	0	25	69	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	20	34	14	14	18	0	0	54	32	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	28	24	19	13	14	1	1	53	27	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	29	35	16	15	5	0	0	65	19	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	41	22	23	4	8	0	1	64	12	99
2019	Other occupational category	33	56	6	0	0	0	6	94	0	18

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	Executive	26	21	27	17	9	0	0	47	26	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	13	39	20	16	12	0	0	52	28	65
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	33	32	22	5	5	2	1	67	11	180
2020	Executive	13	31	13	38	6	0	0	44	44	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	16	29	25	20	9	0	0	46	29	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	22	37	21	15	3	1	0	60	18	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	22	24	35	13	6	0	0	46	19	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	31	34	21	8	5	0	0	66	13	99
2019	Other occupational category	33	39	22	6	0	0	0	72	6	18

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	Executive	17	12	27	25	18	0	0	30	43	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	12	29	23	18	18	0	0	41	36	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	26	25	24	14	10	0	2	52	24	180
2020	Executive	6	25	19	31	19	0	0	31	50	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	9	24	29	19	19	0	0	33	38	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	17	24	26	20	11	2	0	41	32	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	17	37	17	17	11	0	0	54	29	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	28	26	24	14	7	0	0	55	21	99
2019	Other occupational category	33	28	17	17	0	0	6	65	18	18

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	Executive	21	17	35	9	17	0	0	39	26	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	16	16	26	24	18	0	0	32	42	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	31	35	15	9	9	1	0	67	18	180
2020	Executive	19	13	25	25	13	6	0	33	40	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	13	24	28	18	18	0	0	37	35	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	25	28	24	13	9	1	0	53	22	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	17	27	21	16	19	0	0	44	35	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	25	28	24	10	12	0	0	54	22	99
2019	Other occupational category	22	33	22	11	6	0	6	59	18	18

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	Executive	49	8	13	13	17	0	0	58	30	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	36	32	13	10	9	0	0	68	19	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	53	28	9	4	4	0	1	82	9	180
2020	Executive	31	13	25	19	13	0	0	44	31	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	32	35	16	8	9	0	0	67	16	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	47	23	13	10	5	2	0	72	15	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	38	22	16	19	5	0	0	60	24	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	47	25	14	8	5	0	0	73	13	99
2019	Other occupational category	50	33	6	6	0	0	6	88	6	18

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	Executive	44	17	17	9	13	0	0	61	22	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	41	27	17	9	6	0	0	68	15	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	52	30	11	3	2	0	2	83	6	180
2020	Executive	31	25	31	6	6	0	0	56	13	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	22	37	24	14	4	0	0	58	18	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	30	25	24	14	6	1	0	56	20	145

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	Executive	39	17	27	17	0	0	0	56	17	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	41	34	9	6	7	3	0	77	13	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	31	25	24	11	7	1	1	57	18	180
2020	Executive	44	13	38	6	0	0	0	56	6	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	30	36	21	5	8	0	0	66	13	77
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	30	32	22	10	5	1	0	63	15	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	32	41	19	3	5	0	0	73	8	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	41	36	11	6	6	0	0	77	12	98
2019	Other occupational category	33	39	11	17	0	0	0	72	17	18

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	70	17	8	4	0	0	0	88	4	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	50	27	4	6	6	1	4	82	13	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	59	22	8	2	3	0	6	86	5	180
2020	Executive	38	31	25	6	0	0	0	69	6	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	43	29	9	13	3	0	4	75	16	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	49	27	18	2	3	1	1	77	5	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	44	30	11	6	8	0	0	75	14	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	60	23	6	3	6	0	1	85	9	98
2019	Other occupational category	78	0	11	6	0	0	6	82	6	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	62	21	4	13	0	83	13	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	53	36	9	1	1	89	2	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	55	28	10	6	1	83	7	180
2020	Executive	44	31	25	0	0	75	0	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	28	33	24	9	5	62	14	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	40	37	16	5	1	78	6	144

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	Executive	75	4	4	8	0	0	8	86	9	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	69	20	2	1	0	1	6	96	1	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	70	9	3	1	1	2	13	94	3	180
2020	Executive	63	31	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	67	16	8	1	3	0	5	88	4	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	73	18	6	1	0	0	2	93	1	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	71	15	5	0	5	2	3	90	5	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	72	15	4	2	3	0	4	91	5	99
2019	Other occupational category	78	11	6	6	0	0	0	89	6	18

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	Executive	75	0	4	12	4	0	4	78	17	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	78	11	2	1	1	0	7	95	2	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	81	6	5	0	1	2	5	93	2	180
2020	Executive	63	19	6	13	0	0	0	81	13	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	72	10	4	5	6	0	3	84	12	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	82	11	1	3	1	0	2	94	4	142
2019	Scientific and Professional	59	19	8	2	6	3	3	83	8	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	73	11	5	3	5	0	2	86	8	98
2019	Other occupational category	56	11	17	0	6	0	11	75	6	18

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	Executive	67	13	17	0	0	4	83	0	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	61	29	6	0	1	3	92	1	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	71	18	4	2	1	3	93	3	180
2020	Executive	60	40	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2020	Scientific and Professional	70	16	6	3	4	1	87	6	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	75	17	6	1	1	1	93	1	143
2019	Scientific and Professional	60	22	14	2	0	2	84	2	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	62	20	11	1	3	2	84	4	98
2019	Other occupational category	61	17	6	6	0	11	88	6	18

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	Executive	49	21	8	17	4	0	0	70	22	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	60	18	15	3	3	0	1	78	6	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	72	11	4	4	5	0	3	86	9	180
2020	Executive	63	6	13	13	6	0	0	69	19	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	58	19	6	6	10	0	0	77	16	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	67	13	8	6	5	1	1	82	11	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	56	14	17	6	5	0	2	71	11	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	66	14	5	8	5	0	1	81	13	98
2019	Other occupational category	78	6	0	0	6	0	11	94	6	18

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	Executive	40	43	13	0	4	0	0	83	4	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	68	10	1	0	1	0	20	97	1	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	67	6	4	1	1	0	21	93	2	180
2020	Executive	50	31	13	6	0	0	0	81	6	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	67	9	3	3	1	0	18	92	5	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	64	7	3	2	1	1	22	93	4	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	63	13	6	0	0	0	17	92	0	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	65	7	3	1	1	0	23	93	3	97
2019	Other occupational category	72	0	0	0	0	0	28	100	0	18

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	72	19	4	0	0	0	4	95	0	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	72	19	2	0	1	0	5	96	1	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	75	11	4	2	1	0	8	93	3	180
2020	Executive	69	25	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	70	16	9	0	1	0	4	89	1	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	83	9	3	2	1	1	2	94	3	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	68	21	5	0	0	0	6	95	0	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	79	13	2	1	2	0	3	95	3	98
2019	Other occupational category	67	0	11	6	0	0	17	80	7	18

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	Executive	92	0	4	0	0	0	4	96	0	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	66	18	6	0	5	0	4	88	6	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	68	11	5	4	8	0	3	82	13	180
2020	Executive	69	31	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	72	9	10	5	1	0	3	83	6	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	64	11	10	5	7	1	2	77	12	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	67	14	3	5	3	0	8	88	9	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	72	15	2	3	5	0	2	90	8	98
2019	Other occupational category	44	17	28	0	6	0	6	65	6	18

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	Executive	56	22	13	6	0	0	4	81	6	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	40	36	14	4	3	1	1	79	6	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	43	27	17	6	3	0	2	73	10	180
2020	Executive	50	25	19	6	0	0	0	75	6	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	52	24	22	1	1	0	0	76	3	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	40	28	19	8	2	0	3	70	11	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	56	22	17	2	0	0	3	80	2	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	56	20	15	5	2	0	1	77	7	98
2019	Other occupational category	61	6	17	11	6	0	0	67	17	18

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	Executive	4	9	39	21	27	0	13	48	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	5	37	35	17	6	0	42	23	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	9	23	47	17	5	0	31	22	180
2020	Executive	0	6	38	31	25	0	6	56	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	8	26	31	24	12	0	33	36	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	12	27	34	21	7	0	39	28	144
2019	Scientific and Professional	8	33	37	19	3	0	41	22	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	15	33	32	14	4	1	49	18	99
2019	Other occupational category	33	50	17	0	0	0	83	0	18

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	31	29	27	5	9	14	59	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	11	24	41	18	6	24	35	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	8	20	42	19	10	30	28	180
2020	Executive	44	25	13	19	0	19	69	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	15	24	35	20	5	25	39	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	12	25	32	24	7	31	36	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	10	25	41	14	10	24	35	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	10	24	24	30	11	41	35	98
2019	Other occupational category	0	11	28	33	28	61	11	18

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	26	40	13	9	13	0	65	21	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	19	45	12	17	5	1	65	23	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	31	46	11	6	3	2	78	10	180
2020	Executive	31	44	6	19	0	0	75	19	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	15	46	18	14	8	0	61	22	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	38	38	13	9	1	1	76	10	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	13	38	16	19	11	3	52	31	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	28	32	19	10	6	5	62	17	98
2019	Other occupational category	17	33	6	33	0	11	56	38	18

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	8	17	34	36	4	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	7	24	36	23	9	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	9	24	39	21	7	180

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	Executive	47	17	14	13	9	0	0	64	22	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	57	35	6	1	0	1	0	93	1	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	63	23	9	4	1	0	0	86	5	180
2020	Executive	31	44	13	6	6	0	0	75	13	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	49	34	6	5	4	1	0	85	9	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	52	29	8	3	1	4	2	87	5	144

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	43	17	13	15	13	0	0	60	27	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	48	24	9	16	2	1	0	72	18	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	56	24	6	10	4	0	0	80	13	180
2020	Executive	31	50	0	13	6	0	0	81	19	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	35	35	17	9	5	0	0	69	14	78
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	42	32	10	11	4	1	1	75	15	143

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	51	27	9	9	4	78	13	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	53	35	7	4	1	87	5	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	62	25	4	8	1	87	9	180
2020	Executive	31	56	0	13	0	88	13	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	58	25	8	5	4	84	9	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	56	28	7	6	3	84	8	143

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	18	37	13	14	17	0	0	55	31	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	25	47	2	19	7	0	0	72	26	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	32	45	10	6	4	2	0	79	11	180
2020	Executive	6	38	13	13	31	0	0	44	44	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	14	28	24	16	16	1	0	42	33	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	33	32	14	11	8	1	1	67	19	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	10	32	17	21	17	3	0	43	39	63
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	22	30	24	14	8	1	0	53	22	99
2019	Other occupational category	17	39	17	17	0	11	0	63	19	18

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	29	39	14	18	0	0	68	18	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	4	76	10	5	0	5	85	5	20
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	21	50	11	13	5	0	71	18	40
2020	Scientific and Professional	24	33	14	14	10	5	60	25	21
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	14	48	16	16	6	0	62	22	31
2019	Executive	38	31	6	19	6	0	69	25	16
2019	Scientific and Professional	7	60	20	7	7	0	67	13	15
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	38	38	8	15	0	0	77	15	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
2022	Executive	13	87	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	8	92	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	11	89	180
2020	Executive	13	88	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	18	82	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	8	92	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	19	81	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	25	75	99
2019	Other occupational category	11	89	18

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	Administration and Foreign Services	62	38	20
2020	Scientific and Professional	43	57	14

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	70	30	20
2020	Scientific and Professional	57	43	14
2019	Scientific and Professional	67	33	12
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	80	20	25

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	Administration and Foreign Services	50	50	0	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	53	26	16	0	5	0	0	79	5	19

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	Executive	49	26	4	13	4	0	4	77	18	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	47	41	4	1	0	3	5	95	1	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	53	31	7	2	0	2	4	90	2	180
2020	Executive	44	31	13	0	6	6	0	80	7	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	56	30	5	3	3	1	3	89	5	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	57	26	7	3	1	4	1	88	4	144

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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	Executive	36	51	13	0	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	40	55	4	1	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	37	49	13	1	180
2020	Executive	44	38	19	0	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	34	48	18	0	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	33	48	16	3	145

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	Scientific and Professional	35	65	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	37	63	65
2020	Scientific and Professional	33	67	27
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	33	67	48

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	Scientific and Professional	13	14	12	19	40	3	0	27	61	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	6	17	19	21	27	1	8	25	53	65
2020	Scientific and Professional	11	26	11	22	26	0	4	38	50	27
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	15	14	21	14	23	2	11	33	43	48

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	Scientific and Professional	6	19	9	22	40	3	0	26	64	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	5	19	12	11	49	1	2	26	62	65
2020	Scientific and Professional	15	19	0	30	37	0	0	33	67	27
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	8	10	17	23	33	2	6	20	61	48

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	Executive	48	8	10	5	13	0	17	68	21	25
2022	Scientific and Professional	27	26	22	4	5	3	14	63	11	70
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	33	17	9	7	7	3	23	68	19	180
2020	Executive	63	25	6	0	6	0	0	88	6	16
2020	Scientific and Professional	43	20	14	5	8	3	8	70	14	79
2020	Administration and Foreign Services	35	23	10	12	6	3	12	67	21	145
2019	Scientific and Professional	29	21	23	11	11	0	5	53	24	62
2019	Administration and Foreign Services	36	18	12	13	12	0	8	59	27	99
2019	Other occupational category	56	17	0	0	0	6	22	100	0	18

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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) (%)	Other Please specify (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	55	28	16	0	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	56	12	0	32	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	73	7	2	19	85

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	Executive	56	44	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	62	38	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	66	34	85

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	Executive	62	38	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	42	58	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	29	71	85

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	Executive	95	5	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	67	33	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	65	35	85

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	Executive	67	33	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	45	55	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	47	53	85

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	Executive	45	55	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	17	83	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	23	77	85

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	Executive	28	72	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	15	85	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	27	73	85

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	Executive	17	83	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	7	93	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	15	85	85

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	Executive	17	83	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	10	90	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	16	84	85

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	Executive	11	89	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	18	82	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	13	87	85

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	Executive	28	72	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	32	68	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	26	74	85

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	Executive	33	67	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	24	76	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	17	83	85

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	Executive	0	100	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	4	96	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	6	94	85

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	Executive	5	95	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	15	85	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	18	82	85

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	83	17	0	0	100	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	85	15	0	0	100	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	82	11	3	3	97	85

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	Executive	11	33	11	11	23	5	6	38	50	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	3	19	14	27	33	3	0	62	23	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	3	14	25	11	38	3	6	55	18	85

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Executive	6	39	16	22	17	0	39	45	20
2022	Scientific and Professional	11	32	12	17	26	3	44	44	25
2022	Administration and Foreign Services	8	32	17	15	26	2	42	41	85

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Women and Gender Equality Canada by Question 105.1. Occupational category (variable derived from question 105)

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