2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Micro-organizations combined by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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.

Micro-organizations are those that have fewer than 150 employees at the time of the survey. In order to protect the confidentiality of employees, demographic breakdowns of results are not provided for individual micro-organizations; results by demographics are provided only for all micro-organizations combined. Further, results for individual micro-organizations are provided only if the number of respondents to a question is sufficient to ensure the confidentiality of respondents.

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	Full-time	52	33	4	8	4	84	12	1000
2022	Part-time	53	39	4	3	0	93	3	30
2020	Full-time	49	39	3	8	2	88	10	887
2020	Part-time	48	45	0	7	0	93	7	42

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	Full-time	77	15	3	3	1	1	1	93	4	1000
2022	Part-time	71	15	8	6	0	0	0	87	6	30
2020	Full-time	79	16	2	1	1	1	0	95	3	885
2020	Part-time	85	10	5	0	0	0	0	95	0	42

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	Full-time	58	27	6	6	3	0	1	86	9	1000
2022	Part-time	57	22	3	5	0	4	10	91	5	30
2020	Full-time	47	36	7	7	2	0	1	84	9	887
2020	Part-time	46	38	5	4	0	0	7	90	5	42
2019	Full-time	63	24	3	7	3	0	0	87	10	838
2019	Part-time	61	23	7	6	0	0	3	87	6	32

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	36	9	9	4	0	77	14	1000
2022	Part-time	39	36	11	0	4	9	83	4	30
2020	Full-time	42	35	11	8	4	0	77	12	883
2020	Part-time	54	20	7	5	5	9	81	11	42
2019	Full-time	46	33	9	8	3	1	80	12	838
2019	Part-time	39	28	13	9	0	10	75	10	32

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	Full-time	58	27	6	5	3	0	0	85	8	1000
2022	Part-time	62	22	10	0	0	4	2	90	0	30
2020	Full-time	53	33	6	6	2	0	0	86	8	876
2020	Part-time	69	25	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	42
2019	Full-time	64	25	5	5	1	0	0	89	6	834
2019	Part-time	66	19	7	6	0	0	3	87	6	32

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	58	23	8	6	5	0	81	11	1000
2022	Part-time	76	15	0	2	0	8	98	2	30
2020	Full-time	56	26	8	7	3	0	82	10	884
2020	Part-time	69	23	6	2	0	0	92	2	42
2019	Full-time	63	23	5	6	3	0	86	9	839
2019	Part-time	81	9	6	3	0	0	91	3	32

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	Full-time	49	35	8	5	3	83	9	1000
2022	Part-time	63	27	2	9	0	89	9	30
2020	Full-time	48	35	9	6	3	82	8	888
2020	Part-time	62	26	9	3	0	88	3	42
2019	Full-time	52	32	9	4	3	84	7	838
2019	Part-time	61	36	3	0	0	97	0	32

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	30	10	8	6	0	76	14	1005
2022	Part-time	58	27	9	2	0	3	88	2	30
2020	Full-time	43	35	10	7	5	0	79	12	888
2020	Part-time	60	36	4	0	0	0	96	0	42
2019	Full-time	43	33	10	9	4	0	77	13	840
2019	Part-time	52	33	7	3	0	6	90	3	32

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	Full-time	43	38	9	6	4	81	10	1000
2022	Part-time	50	33	2	15	0	83	15	30
2020	Full-time	43	38	10	6	3	81	9	882
2020	Part-time	48	38	7	5	3	86	8	42
2019	Full-time	41	39	9	8	3	80	11	834
2019	Part-time	57	27	6	10	0	84	10	32

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	Full-time	60	30	5	3	2	90	4	1000
2022	Part-time	66	24	0	10	0	90	10	30
2020	Full-time	62	29	4	4	2	90	5	883
2020	Part-time	73	25	2	0	0	98	0	42
2019	Full-time	63	28	5	3	1	91	4	836
2019	Part-time	68	24	7	0	0	93	0	32

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	Full-time	46	33	9	6	6	78	12	1000
2022	Part-time	61	28	7	4	0	89	4	30
2020	Full-time	46	31	11	7	5	77	12	887
2020	Part-time	66	29	2	3	0	95	3	42
2019	Full-time	47	30	9	9	5	78	14	840
2019	Part-time	59	31	3	7	0	90	7	32

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	61	27	8	2	2	0	87	4	1000
2022	Part-time	65	23	2	10	0	0	88	10	30
2020	Full-time	61	27	8	2	1	0	88	3	884
2020	Part-time	63	25	9	3	0	0	88	3	42
2019	Full-time	64	25	8	1	2	0	89	3	835
2019	Part-time	77	16	4	0	0	3	96	0	31

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	34	7	8	5	80	14	1005
2022	Part-time	48	38	7	7	0	86	7	30
2020	Full-time	47	32	9	7	4	80	11	883
2020	Part-time	56	36	3	3	2	93	5	42
2019	Full-time	49	31	9	7	5	80	11	840
2019	Part-time	64	17	13	6	0	81	6	32

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	30	12	6	4	0	0	78	10	1000
2022	Part-time	57	31	9	0	0	0	3	91	0	30
2020	Full-time	49	29	10	7	5	0	0	78	11	886
2020	Part-time	56	33	3	3	2	3	0	92	5	42
2019	Full-time	52	28	10	7	4	0	0	80	10	839
2019	Part-time	55	33	12	0	0	0	0	88	0	32

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	31	10	7	4	78	11	1000
2022	Part-time	62	23	5	10	0	85	10	30
2020	Full-time	46	34	10	6	3	80	10	881
2020	Part-time	52	40	2	3	3	92	5	42
2019	Full-time	49	33	8	6	3	83	9	835
2019	Part-time	66	24	6	3	0	90	3	31

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	32	9	4	3	83	7	1005
2022	Part-time	65	25	4	6	0	90	6	30
2020	Full-time	53	33	9	4	2	85	6	886
2020	Part-time	63	24	10	3	0	87	3	41
2019	Full-time	55	29	9	4	2	85	6	839
2019	Part-time	77	10	13	0	0	87	0	32

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	31	16	8	4	0	0	72	12	1005
2022	Part-time	47	40	7	0	0	2	3	92	0	30
2020	Full-time	38	31	18	9	4	0	0	69	13	881
2020	Part-time	54	22	12	5	5	0	2	77	10	42
2019	Full-time	41	32	17	7	3	0	0	73	10	838
2019	Part-time	76	12	6	3	0	0	3	90	3	32

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	Full-time	9	21	32	18	17	1	2	37	30	1005
2022	Part-time	9	12	22	20	31	0	7	55	22	30
2020	Full-time	8	19	34	24	13	1	1	38	28	888
2020	Part-time	15	3	24	37	20	0	3	58	18	42
2019	Full-time	6	17	33	26	18	1	1	44	23	836
2019	Part-time	3	10	41	24	19	0	3	44	13	31

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	Full-time	10	14	26	25	22	1	2	48	25	1000
2022	Part-time	3	20	19	11	37	0	10	53	25	30
2020	Full-time	7	11	26	28	25	1	2	55	18	884
2020	Part-time	10	0	17	38	30	2	3	72	10	42
2019	Full-time	8	10	25	27	27	1	2	55	19	839
2019	Part-time	3	7	27	18	38	3	3	60	11	30

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	Full-time	6	11	26	29	26	1	2	56	17	1000
2022	Part-time	9	8	9	38	29	0	7	73	18	30
2020	Full-time	4	8	27	36	24	1	1	61	12	884
2020	Part-time	0	12	12	29	44	0	3	75	12	42
2019	Full-time	4	6	24	34	31	0	1	66	10	835
2019	Part-time	0	6	20	23	48	0	3	73	6	31

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	Full-time	14	19	25	18	19	1	3	40	34	1000
2022	Part-time	5	12	14	18	45	0	6	68	18	30
2020	Full-time	8	16	26	25	22	1	1	48	26	887
2020	Part-time	10	7	14	42	22	2	3	67	18	42
2019	Full-time	8	15	25	24	25	1	2	51	24	838
2019	Part-time	0	0	27	23	43	0	7	71	0	30

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	Full-time	11	17	23	21	20	3	5	44	31	1000
2022	Part-time	9	13	19	14	27	3	15	49	28	30
2020	Full-time	6	11	22	28	27	3	2	59	18	883
2020	Part-time	10	5	11	26	43	0	5	73	16	42
2019	Full-time	6	15	27	25	23	3	2	50	22	834
2019	Part-time	0	3	17	33	37	7	4	78	4	30

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	Full-time	10	13	29	24	20	2	3	46	24	1000
2022	Part-time	8	13	21	28	20	7	3	54	23	30
2020	Full-time	6	9	28	30	25	2	1	56	15	882
2020	Part-time	10	7	22	33	24	0	5	60	17	42
2019	Full-time	7	10	26	28	24	2	2	54	18	839
2019	Part-time	3	0	29	18	43	6	0	65	3	32

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	Full-time	5	8	26	31	27	1	2	60	13	1000
2022	Part-time	3	6	45	16	24	3	3	43	9	30
2020	Full-time	4	10	28	31	27	1	0	58	14	888
2020	Part-time	2	7	32	38	16	0	5	57	10	42
2019	Full-time	5	13	26	29	25	0	1	55	19	836
2019	Part-time	3	0	27	19	51	0	0	70	3	31

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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	Full-time	35	25	13	5	7	9	6	70	15	1000
2022	Part-time	52	15	5	3	0	11	15	90	4	30
2020	Full-time	36	27	14	6	6	5	5	71	14	886
2020	Part-time	48	30	7	0	3	6	7	89	3	42
2019	Full-time	37	26	15	8	6	6	3	69	15	840
2019	Part-time	46	22	16	7	7	0	3	70	14	32

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	59	24	6	4	5	1	0	84	10	1000
2022	Part-time	67	18	2	6	0	3	4	91	7	30
2020	Full-time	58	23	7	7	4	1	0	82	11	886
2020	Part-time	72	22	0	4	0	0	2	96	4	42
2019	Full-time	57	23	6	8	4	1	0	81	13	842
2019	Part-time	62	19	16	0	0	0	3	84	0	32

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	Full-time	64	23	5	5	2	88	7	1000
2022	Part-time	86	10	2	2	0	96	2	30
2020	Full-time	63	26	4	6	2	88	8	883
2020	Part-time	81	12	2	5	0	93	5	42
2019	Full-time	61	25	6	6	2	86	8	841
2019	Part-time	74	20	3	3	0	94	3	32

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	Full-time	56	29	8	3	3	1	86	6	1000
2022	Part-time	82	9	4	4	0	0	92	4	30
2020	Full-time	55	31	7	4	2	1	86	6	883
2020	Part-time	69	26	2	3	0	0	95	3	41
2019	Full-time	55	30	7	5	2	1	86	7	840
2019	Part-time	78	16	3	3	0	0	94	3	32

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	Full-time	51	24	7	4	5	5	4	82	10	1000
2022	Part-time	43	22	7	0	4	6	18	85	5	30

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	Full-time	49	24	8	4	5	5	4	81	10	1000
2022	Part-time	48	12	7	6	4	5	18	78	13	30

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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	Full-time	57	22	9	3	2	1	5	85	6	1000
2022	Part-time	59	16	4	7	0	0	14	87	9	30
2020	Full-time	59	23	8	3	2	1	4	86	5	884
2020	Part-time	58	13	9	5	0	3	11	83	6	42
2019	Full-time	57	22	10	3	2	1	5	84	5	840
2019	Part-time	67	12	9	0	0	0	12	89	0	32

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	Full-time	52	27	9	6	5	1	1	80	11	1000
2022	Part-time	50	27	3	10	2	0	9	84	13	30
2020	Full-time	50	27	10	6	4	0	2	79	10	885
2020	Part-time	65	12	14	3	3	0	4	80	6	42
2019	Full-time	51	28	9	6	5	0	2	80	11	836
2019	Part-time	69	12	9	3	3	0	3	84	6	32

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	Full-time	61	19	9	4	4	2	2	83	8	1000
2022	Part-time	39	25	8	4	2	0	22	82	7	30
2020	Full-time	57	21	11	4	4	2	2	81	8	883
2020	Part-time	62	17	7	0	0	2	12	92	0	41

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	Full-time	58	26	6	4	4	0	1	85	9	1000
2022	Part-time	54	26	7	7	2	0	3	83	9	30
2020	Full-time	54	26	9	6	3	0	1	81	10	885
2020	Part-time	60	26	2	8	0	0	4	90	8	42
2019	Full-time	54	26	8	6	3	1	2	82	10	836
2019	Part-time	62	20	9	9	0	0	0	82	9	32

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	Full-time	68	18	6	2	2	2	3	90	4	1000
2022	Part-time	81	10	0	2	0	4	3	98	2	30

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	62	21	7	4	4	1	84	9	1000
2022	Part-time	61	23	4	4	2	5	89	6	30
2020	Full-time	66	17	8	5	3	1	84	8	888
2020	Part-time	75	12	3	5	3	2	90	8	42
2019	Full-time	59	22	7	6	4	2	83	10	842
2019	Part-time	75	18	3	0	3	0	94	3	32

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	85	6	3	1	1	3	94	3	1005
2022	Part-time	75	12	2	4	0	7	94	4	30
2019	Full-time	83	7	2	2	2	4	93	4	839
2019	Part-time	87	3	6	0	0	4	93	0	32

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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	Full-time	48	26	9	8	6	3	76	15	1000
2022	Part-time	52	13	11	13	0	10	73	15	30
2020	Full-time	52	25	9	6	5	2	79	12	885
2020	Part-time	67	19	5	0	5	5	90	5	42
2019	Full-time	46	30	9	6	5	3	79	11	838
2019	Part-time	54	23	10	6	7	0	77	13	32

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	Full-time	47	25	10	8	8	1	73	17	1005
2022	Part-time	56	16	15	11	0	2	73	11	30
2020	Full-time	50	25	10	8	6	1	76	14	884
2020	Part-time	61	27	5	0	5	2	90	5	42
2019	Full-time	46	31	9	7	6	1	78	13	836
2019	Part-time	53	24	12	7	3	0	78	10	32

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	Full-time	37	28	13	12	8	2	67	20	1005
2022	Part-time	41	18	11	21	3	6	63	26	30
2020	Full-time	40	30	10	11	7	2	71	18	886
2020	Part-time	50	31	7	5	5	2	83	10	42
2019	Full-time	36	32	11	11	6	4	71	18	836
2019	Part-time	48	24	15	7	0	6	76	7	32

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	Full-time	36	31	11	12	8	1	68	20	1000
2022	Part-time	42	13	11	25	0	10	61	27	30
2020	Full-time	37	30	12	12	8	1	68	20	882
2020	Part-time	37	41	8	7	5	2	80	12	41
2019	Full-time	33	35	12	12	6	2	69	19	838
2019	Part-time	57	19	7	7	3	7	81	11	31

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	Full-time	47	24	14	5	4	3	4	76	9	1005
2022	Part-time	43	14	27	7	0	9	0	63	8	30
2020	Full-time	54	22	10	4	4	3	4	81	8	887
2020	Part-time	62	16	5	2	5	2	8	86	8	42
2019	Full-time	58	20	9	4	4	3	3	83	8	840
2019	Part-time	57	16	9	0	0	6	11	89	0	32

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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	Full-time	42	36	9	7	4	0	79	12	1000
2022	Part-time	51	23	4	10	7	5	78	18	30
2020	Full-time	42	38	9	8	3	0	80	11	888
2020	Part-time	49	36	9	0	3	3	88	3	42
2019	Full-time	40	41	8	7	3	1	81	11	839
2019	Part-time	60	26	11	0	3	0	86	3	31

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	34	12	14	9	2	1	64	24	1000
2022	Part-time	33	19	9	18	4	17	0	63	27	30
2020	Full-time	32	37	12	11	6	2	0	71	17	882
2020	Part-time	35	43	12	5	3	2	0	80	8	41
2019	Full-time	27	37	12	14	7	3	0	66	21	836
2019	Part-time	37	36	13	11	3	0	0	73	14	31

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	Full-time	42	31	12	8	5	2	1	75	13	1000
2022	Part-time	52	17	4	14	2	7	5	78	18	30
2020	Full-time	47	30	10	7	4	2	0	78	12	885
2020	Part-time	46	26	5	12	4	2	4	77	18	41
2019	Full-time	47	29	9	7	5	3	1	79	12	838
2019	Part-time	66	9	3	15	0	3	4	80	17	32

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	Full-time	43	30	15	7	4	1	74	11	1000
2022	Part-time	50	29	9	8	0	4	82	9	30
2020	Full-time	46	30	13	6	4	1	77	9	883
2020	Part-time	57	27	14	0	2	0	83	2	42
2019	Full-time	42	33	13	6	4	1	76	11	839
2019	Part-time	58	16	13	3	7	3	76	11	31

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	Full-time	29	23	14	8	9	12	4	63	20	1000
2022	Part-time	38	11	16	0	6	19	9	69	8	30
2020	Full-time	34	21	15	8	9	10	3	63	20	883
2020	Part-time	41	24	11	5	2	5	11	78	8	42
2019	Full-time	30	21	16	9	10	12	3	60	22	835
2019	Part-time	55	14	6	6	3	6	10	82	11	32

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	Full-time	40	32	11	8	7	2	0	73	15	1000
2022	Part-time	53	16	7	15	0	9	0	76	17	30
2020	Full-time	40	30	13	8	5	3	0	72	14	882
2020	Part-time	39	48	7	0	2	2	2	90	2	42
2019	Full-time	39	30	13	8	6	3	0	72	15	840
2019	Part-time	46	16	22	0	0	10	7	74	0	32

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	Full-time	50	23	11	5	5	1	5	78	10	1000
2022	Part-time	34	25	20	0	4	0	17	71	5	30
2020	Full-time	56	21	11	6	3	1	2	80	9	887
2020	Part-time	61	21	9	0	3	0	7	88	3	42
2019	Full-time	61	19	9	4	3	1	3	83	7	840
2019	Part-time	68	13	9	0	0	3	6	90	0	32

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	Full-time	60	16	10	5	3	1	4	81	9	1000
2022	Part-time	60	11	9	2	0	0	18	87	2	30
2020	Full-time	59	20	10	4	3	1	2	82	7	886
2020	Part-time	64	13	9	0	2	0	12	87	2	42
2019	Full-time	60	18	9	5	3	1	4	82	8	840
2019	Part-time	58	13	6	0	3	3	17	89	4	32

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	Full-time	77	8	3	2	2	3	5	92	5	1000
2022	Part-time	65	11	0	0	2	6	16	98	2	30
2020	Full-time	81	6	3	2	2	3	3	93	4	888
2020	Part-time	86	5	0	2	0	0	7	98	2	42
2019	Full-time	78	8	4	1	2	3	4	92	4	840
2019	Part-time	81	7	0	0	0	0	13	100	0	32

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	Full-time	75	7	4	2	2	2	9	92	4	1000
2022	Part-time	60	12	5	0	0	3	21	94	0	30
2020	Full-time	80	9	2	1	1	1	5	95	3	881
2020	Part-time	76	10	2	0	0	0	12	98	0	42
2019	Full-time	84	5	1	0	1	1	7	97	2	837
2019	Part-time	72	4	0	0	0	0	24	100	0	30

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	Full-time	23	26	11	13	18	3	6	54	34	1005
2022	Part-time	11	24	8	12	10	0	35	54	33	30
2020	Full-time	23	22	15	14	17	3	6	49	34	887
2020	Part-time	30	19	7	4	7	2	30	73	17	42
2019	Full-time	22	25	15	15	16	2	6	50	34	840
2019	Part-time	37	10	10	12	0	3	28	68	18	32

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	Full-time	38	36	12	7	5	2	0	76	12	1005
2022	Part-time	30	47	20	3	0	0	0	77	3	30
2020	Full-time	39	39	12	5	3	1	0	80	9	881
2020	Part-time	43	50	4	3	0	0	0	93	3	42
2019	Full-time	38	38	13	7	2	2	1	78	9	839
2019	Part-time	39	39	9	7	0	6	0	83	7	32

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	Full-time	46	33	9	6	4	1	81	10	1005
2022	Part-time	55	35	5	6	0	0	89	6	30
2020	Full-time	50	32	8	6	3	1	83	9	881
2020	Part-time	67	24	4	0	5	0	91	5	42
2019	Full-time	52	31	8	5	3	1	83	8	838
2019	Part-time	62	23	15	0	0	0	85	0	32

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	35	11	4	3	6	0	80	8	1005
2022	Part-time	36	41	10	6	0	8	0	83	6	30
2020	Full-time	48	29	12	4	2	3	1	81	7	886
2020	Part-time	63	18	8	5	0	5	0	86	5	42
2019	Full-time	54	27	11	3	2	3	0	84	5	837
2019	Part-time	69	22	6	3	0	0	0	91	3	32

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	20	20	8	5	15	2	61	16	1000
2022	Part-time	36	7	22	6	0	29	0	61	8	30
2020	Full-time	36	27	19	6	4	7	1	69	11	886
2020	Part-time	47	31	4	6	3	9	0	85	10	42

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	Full-time	48	29	6	5	4	5	2	84	10	1000
2022	Part-time	64	5	9	0	10	6	7	79	11	30
2020	Full-time	53	26	7	4	4	3	2	84	9	884
2020	Part-time	53	31	6	6	0	2	2	88	7	42

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	Full-time	4	5	10	5	47	6	24	74	12	1000
2022	Part-time	11	0	20	3	38	3	25	57	15	30

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	Full-time	12	18	21	4	4	37	5	51	13	1000
2022	Part-time	11	8	11	3	6	51	9	48	23	30

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	62	26	5	4	3	88	7	1005
2022	Part-time	68	20	12	0	0	88	0	30
2020	Full-time	67	22	6	3	2	89	5	885
2020	Part-time	82	13	2	3	0	95	3	42
2019	Full-time	64	25	5	3	3	90	5	840
2019	Part-time	81	19	0	0	0	100	0	32

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	24	11	7	7	75	14	1000
2022	Part-time	56	30	11	0	3	86	3	30
2020	Full-time	54	25	11	6	4	79	10	884
2020	Part-time	73	15	7	0	5	88	5	42
2019	Full-time	55	27	8	5	5	83	9	840
2019	Part-time	78	15	4	3	0	93	3	32

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	28	10	7	6	76	14	1000
2022	Part-time	55	31	9	2	3	86	5	30
2020	Full-time	53	27	9	6	5	80	10	881
2020	Part-time	70	18	7	0	5	88	5	42
2019	Full-time	53	29	8	6	4	83	10	834
2019	Part-time	75	15	10	0	0	90	0	32

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	Full-time	46	23	12	8	8	4	1	72	16	1005
2022	Part-time	26	34	9	7	5	6	12	74	15	30
2020	Full-time	47	23	13	9	5	2	1	72	15	886
2020	Part-time	52	16	18	0	2	5	7	77	2	42
2019	Full-time	47	23	12	9	7	2	1	71	16	841
2019	Part-time	62	6	16	9	0	0	7	73	10	32

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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	Full-time	36	34	30	1005
2022	Part-time	46	34	20	30
2020	Full-time	25	40	36	888
2020	Part-time	44	34	22	42
2019	Full-time	25	39	35	842
2019	Part-time	41	38	22	32

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	Full-time	14	20	44	8	6	8	365
2022	Part-time	0	5	4	22	60	9	15
2020	Full-time	14	13	60	3	3	7	220
2020	Part-time	29	5	17	0	49	0	18
2019	Full-time	15	12	50	4	8	11	213
2019	Part-time	38	0	7	0	48	8	13

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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable acts, comments or displays that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	1000
2022	Part-time	0	100	30

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	68	95

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	66	34	95

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	95

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	95

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	Full-time	3	97	95

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	95

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	95

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	55	95

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	56	95

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	51	95

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	57	95

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	Full-time	31	69	95

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	58	95

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	70	95

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	95

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	95

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	95

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	51	95

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	84	95

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	75	95

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	Full-time	45	55	95

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	Full-time	32	68	95

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	Full-time	17	83	95

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	Full-time	10	90	95

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	Full-time	9	91	95

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	Full-time	8	92	95

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	Full-time	10	90	95

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	95

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	Full-time	30	70	95

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	Full-time	5	95	85

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	Full-time	15	85	85

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	Full-time	7	93	85

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	Full-time	6	94	85

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	85

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	Full-time	4	96	85

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	Full-time	5	95	85

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	Full-time	16	84	85

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	Full-time	15	85	85

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	Full-time	35	65	85

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	Full-time	6	94	85

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	Full-time	40	60	85

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	85

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	Full-time	63	37	85

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	Full-time	0	100	85

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	Full-time	17	83	85

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	Full-time	19	12	11	4	4	35	14	61	17	1000
2022	Part-time	23	3	9	3	0	41	21	68	9	30
2020	Full-time	29	14	13	4	5	28	8	67	13	886
2020	Part-time	16	17	4	5	3	38	17	74	17	42
2019	Full-time	25	14	15	5	5	26	10	61	15	842
2019	Part-time	34	7	9	3	3	32	12	73	11	32

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	Full-time	37	28	13	4	4	12	2	75	9	1000
2022	Part-time	41	16	10	8	0	22	3	76	11	30
2020	Full-time	44	26	14	4	4	8	0	76	9	887
2020	Part-time	51	9	16	0	3	17	5	76	4	41
2019	Full-time	45	26	12	5	4	8	1	78	9	842
2019	Part-time	59	6	13	3	0	15	3	80	4	32

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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	Full-time	5	95	1000
2022	Part-time	0	100	30
2019	Full-time	6	94	837
2019	Part-time	0	100	32

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	67	55
2019	Full-time	42	58	50

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	81	19	55
2019	Full-time	80	20	50

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	55

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	55

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	55
2019	Full-time	10	90	50

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	55

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	55
2019	Full-time	0	100	50

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	71	55
2019	Full-time	37	63	49

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	77	55
2019	Full-time	28	72	49

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	55
2019	Full-time	23	77	49

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	55

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	77	55
2019	Full-time	30	70	49

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	55
2019	Full-time	26	74	49

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	55
2019	Full-time	0	100	49

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	55

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	55

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	84	55
2019	Full-time	10	90	49

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	55
2019	Full-time	0	100	49

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	78	55
2019	Full-time	9	91	49

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	55
2019	Full-time	0	100	49

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	79	55
2019	Full-time	16	84	49

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	71	55
2019	Full-time	41	59	49

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	55
2019	Full-time	13	87	49

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	55
2019	Full-time	16	84	49

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	55

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	55

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	55

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	55

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	55

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	49	55
2019	Full-time	47	53	49

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	50

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	50

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	50

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	50

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	50

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	50

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	50

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	77	50

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	50

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	60	50

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	50

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	55	50

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	50

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	70	30	50

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	50

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	79	50

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	Full-time	21	12	13	3	3	38	10	63	11	1000
2022	Part-time	25	3	6	9	0	44	13	67	20	30
2020	Full-time	29	12	16	2	3	31	7	66	8	884
2020	Part-time	22	10	4	5	0	43	15	78	11	42
2019	Full-time	26	11	15	3	4	31	10	63	11	841
2019	Part-time	31	3	19	0	0	29	18	65	0	32

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	Full-time	39	28	13	3	4	12	1	77	8	1000
2022	Part-time	42	4	11	3	6	29	5	70	13	30
2020	Full-time	42	25	16	3	4	9	1	75	8	883
2020	Part-time	49	18	9	7	0	12	5	81	8	42
2019	Full-time	45	23	14	3	3	11	1	78	6	840
2019	Part-time	58	6	13	7	0	13	3	77	8	31

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	0	18	15	54	8	0	6	74	15

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	25	15	7	7	0	2	71	14	995
2022	Part-time	29	14	24	23	6	0	4	44	30	30
2020	Full-time	41	29	15	8	6	0	1	71	14	886
2020	Part-time	55	14	21	5	5	0	0	69	10	42
2019	Full-time	34	27	15	11	11	0	1	62	23	840
2019	Part-time	41	25	12	9	10	3	0	68	19	32

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	27	26	14	14	0	47	28	995
2022	Part-time	36	33	10	11	8	2	71	19	30
2020	Full-time	20	27	28	14	11	0	47	25	888
2020	Part-time	35	34	12	9	10	0	70	18	42
2019	Full-time	26	31	25	11	7	0	57	18	837
2019	Part-time	66	25	9	0	0	0	91	0	32

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	30	18	10	8	0	1	64	18	995
2022	Part-time	55	17	13	5	11	0	0	72	16	30
2020	Full-time	35	31	20	9	5	0	0	66	14	884
2020	Part-time	60	25	7	5	3	0	0	85	8	42
2019	Full-time	44	27	17	7	4	1	1	72	11	833
2019	Part-time	79	12	6	3	0	0	0	91	3	32

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	20	22	17	18	1	1	42	36	995
2022	Part-time	43	17	22	3	11	0	3	63	15	30
2020	Full-time	26	27	20	15	11	1	0	54	26	883
2020	Part-time	43	23	10	7	10	4	2	71	18	42
2019	Full-time	29	26	20	14	9	1	1	56	24	837
2019	Part-time	54	19	17	6	3	0	0	74	10	31

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	24	12	5	5	4	77	10	995
2022	Part-time	54	10	6	6	2	23	82	10	30
2020	Full-time	48	24	15	6	5	2	73	11	887
2020	Part-time	62	22	7	6	0	2	86	7	42
2019	Full-time	58	23	10	4	2	3	84	6	834
2019	Part-time	82	15	0	0	0	3	100	0	32

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	25	20	9	8	1	63	17	995
2022	Part-time	44	22	18	7	2	7	71	10	30
2020	Full-time	33	27	20	11	8	0	61	19	886
2020	Part-time	40	37	9	9	5	0	77	14	42
2019	Full-time	45	24	18	7	6	0	69	13	839
2019	Part-time	72	19	7	3	0	0	90	3	32

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	Full-time	42	27	15	8	5	1	1	71	14	995
2022	Part-time	52	20	14	7	2	0	5	76	9	30
2020	Full-time	44	30	14	8	4	0	1	75	11	883
2020	Part-time	66	22	3	2	5	2	0	90	7	42
2019	Full-time	43	32	14	6	4	0	1	76	10	839
2019	Part-time	62	32	6	0	0	0	0	94	0	32

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	29	21	9	8	1	62	17	995
2022	Part-time	46	23	19	0	8	6	72	8	30
2020	Full-time	34	32	19	9	5	1	66	14	881
2020	Part-time	46	42	2	3	8	0	88	10	42
2019	Full-time	37	33	17	9	4	0	70	13	837
2019	Part-time	62	29	3	3	3	0	91	6	32

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	Full-time	40	28	16	8	7	0	1	68	16	1000
2022	Part-time	52	14	17	0	12	0	5	69	12	30
2020	Full-time	43	26	17	9	5	0	1	70	13	882
2020	Part-time	49	28	12	5	7	0	0	76	12	42
2019	Full-time	43	29	13	9	4	1	1	73	14	838
2019	Part-time	58	20	12	3	6	0	0	78	9	32

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	Full-time	55	22	11	6	6	0	1	77	11	995
2022	Part-time	68	15	11	0	2	0	3	87	2	30
2020	Full-time	56	23	9	6	5	0	1	80	11	882
2020	Part-time	74	14	6	3	2	2	0	89	5	41
2019	Full-time	55	23	10	6	4	1	1	79	11	839
2019	Part-time	85	12	3	0	0	0	0	97	0	32

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	26	13	6	5	1	76	11	1000
2022	Part-time	33	30	26	9	0	2	65	9	30
2020	Full-time	34	31	21	9	5	0	65	14	886
2020	Part-time	43	23	20	9	5	0	66	14	42

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	Full-time	40	32	13	9	5	1	1	73	14	995
2022	Part-time	45	33	14	5	2	0	0	79	7	30
2020	Full-time	39	33	18	6	3	0	0	72	9	884
2020	Part-time	45	33	18	0	3	2	0	79	3	42
2019	Full-time	49	28	15	5	3	0	0	78	7	835
2019	Part-time	75	22	3	0	0	0	0	97	0	31

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	Full-time	64	18	9	3	3	1	2	85	6	990
2022	Part-time	62	15	5	0	2	0	16	92	2	30
2020	Full-time	56	24	13	4	2	0	1	81	6	882
2020	Part-time	55	30	8	5	0	2	0	87	5	42
2019	Full-time	68	17	9	3	3	0	1	86	5	835
2019	Part-time	76	15	3	0	0	0	6	97	0	32

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	57	26	9	4	3	1	85	6	995
2022	Part-time	38	46	16	0	0	0	84	0	30
2020	Full-time	43	36	13	4	3	0	80	7	885
2020	Part-time	42	40	14	2	0	2	84	2	40

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	Full-time	77	11	2	2	1	1	5	94	3	1000
2022	Part-time	57	15	11	3	0	0	15	84	3	30
2020	Full-time	76	13	4	2	1	0	4	93	3	886
2020	Part-time	79	17	2	0	0	0	2	98	0	41
2019	Full-time	81	8	3	1	1	1	5	94	2	830
2019	Part-time	88	6	0	0	0	0	6	100	0	32

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	Full-time	80	8	4	2	2	1	3	92	4	995
2022	Part-time	81	5	3	0	0	0	11	97	0	30
2020	Full-time	80	8	4	2	2	1	3	91	5	884
2020	Part-time	89	2	2	5	0	0	2	93	5	42
2019	Full-time	78	8	5	3	3	1	2	89	6	841
2019	Part-time	85	9	3	3	0	0	0	93	3	32

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	Full-time	67	21	6	2	1	1	90	4	995
2022	Part-time	69	17	3	0	2	9	95	2	30
2020	Full-time	70	18	6	3	2	1	90	4	881
2020	Part-time	84	12	0	2	0	2	98	2	42
2019	Full-time	60	25	9	3	2	1	85	5	836
2019	Part-time	81	9	3	3	3	0	90	7	32

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	68	16	6	3	4	1	86	8	995
2022	Part-time	76	13	0	2	2	7	96	4	30
2020	Full-time	69	13	7	5	4	2	83	10	884
2020	Part-time	86	7	0	2	3	2	95	5	42
2019	Full-time	65	16	7	5	5	1	83	10	838
2019	Part-time	85	9	3	0	3	0	93	3	32

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	64	12	4	1	1	18	92	3	995
2022	Part-time	66	2	3	0	0	29	96	0	30
2020	Full-time	64	12	5	2	0	17	91	3	884
2020	Part-time	72	2	5	0	0	21	94	0	42
2019	Full-time	57	13	5	2	1	22	90	3	840
2019	Part-time	76	3	0	0	0	20	100	0	31

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	70	17	6	2	1	4	92	3	990
2022	Part-time	67	16	3	3	2	9	91	5	30
2020	Full-time	69	19	7	2	1	2	90	3	886
2020	Part-time	82	5	6	0	3	4	91	3	42
2019	Full-time	71	17	5	1	1	4	92	2	837
2019	Part-time	94	3	0	0	0	3	100	0	31

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	Full-time	77	9	5	2	4	0	3	89	6	995
2022	Part-time	62	11	0	9	6	0	13	83	17	30
2020	Full-time	74	14	5	2	3	0	1	89	5	887
2020	Part-time	69	14	8	2	4	0	3	85	7	42
2019	Full-time	76	12	4	3	3	1	2	90	6	841
2019	Part-time	73	12	6	6	3	0	0	85	9	32

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	54	24	13	4	2	2	80	6	1000
2022	Part-time	39	28	20	9	0	5	70	9	30
2020	Full-time	52	26	14	5	2	0	78	8	886
2020	Part-time	63	24	9	2	0	2	88	2	41
2019	Full-time	59	23	11	4	2	1	83	6	839
2019	Part-time	72	22	3	3	0	0	94	3	32

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	32	37	13	6	44	18	1005
2022	Part-time	15	48	27	10	0	63	10	30
2020	Full-time	15	37	30	14	4	52	18	887
2020	Part-time	24	49	17	4	5	73	10	42
2019	Full-time	21	37	29	9	4	58	13	841
2019	Part-time	57	34	9	0	0	91	0	32

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	17	41	21	12	0	33	25	1000
2022	Part-time	7	16	27	22	26	3	49	23	30
2020	Full-time	9	17	39	24	11	0	35	25	883
2020	Part-time	8	9	27	33	21	2	55	17	42
2019	Full-time	7	15	34	28	16	0	44	22	837
2019	Part-time	0	17	16	23	44	0	67	17	31

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	36	13	6	3	2	1	76	10	1000
2022	Part-time	41	20	15	0	6	18	0	74	7	30
2020	Full-time	53	30	10	4	2	1	0	84	6	887
2020	Part-time	48	36	3	9	0	4	0	88	10	42
2019	Full-time	45	34	12	5	2	2	0	81	7	839
2019	Part-time	56	22	13	3	3	3	0	80	7	32

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	30	36	17	6	1000
2022	Part-time	25	22	29	24	0	30

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	Full-time	61	22	9	2	3	2	1	86	5	1005
2022	Part-time	70	12	2	0	0	10	5	98	0	30
2020	Full-time	57	23	10	4	3	2	2	83	7	886
2020	Part-time	55	34	6	0	2	2	0	91	2	42

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	Full-time	54	24	7	6	7	1	1	79	13	1000
2022	Part-time	58	10	9	6	9	3	5	74	16	30
2020	Full-time	45	25	10	11	6	1	1	72	18	885
2020	Part-time	33	33	17	10	5	3	0	67	15	42

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	63	21	6	3	5	1	1	85	8	1005
2022	Part-time	68	8	9	4	3	3	5	82	8	30
2020	Full-time	60	23	6	5	3	0	1	85	9	884
2020	Part-time	48	28	12	5	2	3	2	80	7	42

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	Full-time	36	36	11	9	7	1	0	73	16	1005
2022	Part-time	49	24	20	2	0	3	2	77	2	30
2020	Full-time	46	29	12	7	5	1	0	76	12	888
2020	Part-time	43	41	6	5	5	0	0	84	10	41
2019	Full-time	40	34	13	7	5	1	0	75	12	839
2019	Part-time	52	28	4	9	0	6	0	86	10	32

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	45	7	9	3	1	0	81	12	330

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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	Full-time	11	89	1000
2022	Part-time	9	91	30
2020	Full-time	11	89	885
2020	Part-time	7	93	41
2019	Full-time	15	85	840
2019	Part-time	12	88	32

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	Full-time	55	45	115

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	70	30	115

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	Full-time	50	28	4	10	5	2	0	80	16	80

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	Full-time	54	29	6	5	2	2	2	87	7	1000
2022	Part-time	55	24	7	2	0	0	13	90	2	30
2020	Full-time	59	25	7	2	2	2	3	88	4	885
2020	Part-time	57	26	3	7	0	0	7	90	8	42

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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	Full-time	21	62	15	3	1005
2022	Part-time	46	28	24	2	30
2020	Full-time	26	52	18	4	889
2020	Part-time	23	50	25	2	42

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	Full-time	44	56	210
2022	Part-time	45	55	15
2020	Full-time	42	58	234
2020	Part-time	58	42	10

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	Full-time	29	27	11	13	14	2	3	60	29	210
2022	Part-time	33	24	5	17	21	0	0	57	38	15
2020	Full-time	29	30	13	13	9	1	5	63	23	233
2020	Part-time	37	21	24	9	0	0	9	63	10	10

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	Full-time	4	19	13	21	28	2	13	27	57	210
2022	Part-time	4	21	5	21	36	13	0	29	65	15
2020	Full-time	11	20	15	15	25	3	11	36	47	234
2020	Part-time	28	9	24	9	12	0	18	45	25	10

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	Full-time	44	14	9	5	4	3	20	76	12	1000
2022	Part-time	51	5	7	0	2	14	20	87	3	30
2020	Full-time	48	17	10	6	5	1	12	76	12	888
2020	Part-time	65	4	2	3	3	2	21	90	7	42
2019	Full-time	46	17	13	8	8	1	7	68	17	827
2019	Part-time	68	7	4	0	0	3	18	95	0	29

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Hybrid Work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?
Survey year	Demographic	20% (1 out of 5 days) (%)	40% (2 out of 5 days) (%)	60% (3 out of 5 days) (%)	80% (4 out of 5 days) (%)	Other Please specify (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	31	6	5	20	635
2022	Part-time	16	23	16	36	9	10

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	63	37	715
2022	Part-time	53	47	15

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	Full-time	41	59	715
2022	Part-time	38	62	15

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	Full-time	65	35	715
2022	Part-time	52	48	15

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	Full-time	51	49	715
2022	Part-time	56	44	15

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	Full-time	30	70	715
2022	Part-time	17	83	15

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	Full-time	45	55	715
2022	Part-time	25	75	15

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	Full-time	24	76	715
2022	Part-time	5	95	15

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	Full-time	22	78	715
2022	Part-time	55	45	15

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	Full-time	20	80	715
2022	Part-time	32	68	15

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	Full-time	36	64	715
2022	Part-time	55	45	15

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	Full-time	29	71	715
2022	Part-time	23	77	15

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	Full-time	5	95	715
2022	Part-time	8	92	15

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	Full-time	11	89	715
2022	Part-time	8	92	15

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	81	9	4	1	1	0	3	93	3	715
2022	Part-time	66	21	13	0	0	0	0	87	0	15

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	Full-time	6	15	14	16	40	3	5	62	23	715
2022	Part-time	7	33	7	9	29	0	15	45	47	15

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	22	19	15	29	4	1	46	33	715
2022	Part-time	37	24	27	8	4	0	0	12	61	15

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Micro-organizations combined by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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