2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Micro-organizations combined by Question 113. Do you occupy a position in which you provide services directly to the public as a regular part of your job?

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.

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 53 32 4 7 4 0 0 85 11 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 51 33 4 8 3 0 0 84 12 715
2020 Provides services to public 50 37 3 8 2 0 0 87 10 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 39 3 8 2 0 0 88 9 638

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 Provides services to public 74 17 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 78 15 2 3 1 1 1 94 4 715
2020 Provides services to public 76 18 2 3 1 0 0 95 3 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 80 14 3 1 1 1 0 95 2 637

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 Provides services to public 59 28 6 5 2 0 1 88 6 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 58 26 5 7 3 0 1 85 10 715
2020 Provides services to public 49 35 6 8 1 0 1 85 9 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 37 8 7 2 0 1 83 9 640
2019 Provides services to public 63 26 3 6 3 0 0 89 9 258
2019 Does not provide services to public 63 23 3 8 3 0 0 86 10 611

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 41 37 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 41 35 10 9 4 0 1 77 13 715
2020 Provides services to public 40 38 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 32 10 8 4 0 1 78 12 636
2019 Provides services to public 46 28 10 10 5 0 1 75 15 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 46 35 9 7 2 0 1 81 10 610
2018 Provides services to public 37 42 8 8 4 0 1 80 12 267
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 41 9 7 4 0 2 80 11 620

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 Provides services to public 57 26 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 59 28 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 710
2020 Provides services to public 54 31 7 6 1 0 0 85 8 285
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 33 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 632
2019 Provides services to public 61 26 3 8 2 0 0 87 11 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 66 24 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 606

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 59 22 6 7 5 0 0 81 13 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 58 23 9 4 5 0 0 82 9 710
2020 Provides services to public 58 24 7 7 3 0 0 82 10 286
2020 Does not provide services to public 56 26 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 639
2019 Provides services to public 62 20 6 7 6 0 0 82 12 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 64 24 5 5 1 1 0 88 6 610
2018 Provides services to public 55 30 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 267
2018 Does not provide services to public 57 28 7 4 3 0 0 85 8 619

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 55 31 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 47 37 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 715
2020 Provides services to public 48 35 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 34 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 639
2019 Provides services to public 53 26 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 52 34 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 610
2018 Provides services to public 49 35 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 45 39 7 6 2 0 0 84 9 614

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 50 28 7 8 6 1 0 78 14 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 45 31 11 8 5 0 1 76 13 715
2020 Provides services to public 45 34 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 43 36 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 638
2019 Provides services to public 45 29 12 9 5 0 0 74 15 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 43 35 8 9 3 0 1 79 12 612
2018 Provides services to public 39 32 14 9 6 0 0 72 14 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 34 12 8 6 1 0 73 14 616

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 48 37 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 41 38 9 8 5 0 0 79 12 715
2020 Provides services to public 42 41 9 6 2 0 0 82 8 285
2020 Does not provide services to public 43 37 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 638
2019 Provides services to public 45 34 9 9 4 0 0 79 12 258
2019 Does not provide services to public 41 41 8 8 3 0 0 81 10 607
2018 Provides services to public 39 43 8 6 4 0 0 81 10 267
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 41 12 8 5 0 0 76 12 617

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 63 29 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 59 30 5 3 2 0 0 89 5 710
2020 Provides services to public 63 28 6 3 0 0 0 91 4 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 62 29 4 3 2 0 0 90 6 636
2019 Provides services to public 65 25 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 257
2019 Does not provide services to public 62 29 5 2 1 0 0 91 3 610
2018 Provides services to public 61 32 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 61 31 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 618

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 50 28 9 6 7 0 0 78 13 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 44 34 9 6 5 0 0 79 12 715
2020 Provides services to public 45 29 15 7 5 0 0 74 11 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 32 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 638
2019 Provides services to public 48 23 9 13 6 0 0 72 19 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 33 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 612
2018 Provides services to public 40 37 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 33 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 618

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 66 22 9 2 2 0 0 88 3 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 58 29 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 715
2020 Provides services to public 63 25 9 1 1 0 0 89 2 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 61 28 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 635
2019 Provides services to public 62 24 8 3 3 0 0 86 5 258
2019 Does not provide services to public 65 25 7 1 1 0 0 90 2 607
2018 Provides services to public 60 30 6 3 0 0 0 90 3 263
2018 Does not provide services to public 59 31 8 2 1 0 0 90 2 614

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 45 32 5 10 8 0 0 77 18 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 45 35 7 7 4 0 0 81 11 715
2020 Provides services to public 44 35 9 7 4 1 1 80 11 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 31 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 635
2019 Provides services to public 48 29 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 50 31 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 612
2018 Provides services to public 37 41 11 6 5 0 0 78 11 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 46 34 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 617

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 Provides services to public 48 25 13 8 6 0 0 74 14 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 48 32 11 5 3 0 0 80 8 710
2020 Provides services to public 44 33 9 9 4 1 1 78 13 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 51 27 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 638
2019 Provides services to public 50 26 12 8 5 0 0 76 12 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 52 29 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 611
2018 Provides services to public 39 37 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 264
2018 Does not provide services to public 46 31 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 613

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 48 30 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 48 31 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 710
2020 Provides services to public 44 35 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 285
2020 Does not provide services to public 47 34 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 637
2019 Provides services to public 49 31 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 258
2019 Does not provide services to public 50 34 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 607
2018 Provides services to public 40 37 11 7 4 1 0 78 11 264
2018 Does not provide services to public 44 32 13 7 3 0 1 76 11 614

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 56 28 10 3 2 1 0 85 5 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 50 33 9 5 4 0 0 83 8 715
2020 Provides services to public 54 32 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 53 33 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 638
2019 Provides services to public 55 28 9 5 4 0 0 83 9 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 57 29 9 3 1 0 0 86 5 611
2018 Provides services to public 52 34 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 51 32 9 6 2 0 0 84 7 617

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 Provides services to public 41 32 15 7 4 0 0 73 12 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 41 31 16 8 4 0 1 72 12 715
2020 Provides services to public 36 31 22 8 3 0 0 67 11 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 31 16 9 4 0 0 71 13 634
2019 Provides services to public 33 34 20 9 5 0 0 67 14 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 46 31 15 6 2 0 0 77 8 610
2018 Provides services to public 33 36 17 11 3 0 1 69 14 267
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 29 16 7 4 0 0 73 11 619

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 Provides services to public 7 23 31 19 16 1 3 37 31 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 9 19 32 18 19 1 2 38 29 715
2020 Provides services to public 9 20 28 25 14 2 1 40 30 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 17 35 25 13 0 1 39 26 640
2019 Provides services to public 6 16 35 24 18 1 1 42 23 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 5 17 32 27 18 1 1 45 22 607
2018 Provides services to public 7 21 31 23 15 1 2 39 30 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 19 30 25 15 0 1 41 28 620

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 Provides services to public 14 17 29 21 17 1 2 39 31 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 8 13 24 26 25 1 3 54 22 715
2020 Provides services to public 9 11 26 27 22 2 3 52 21 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 6 10 25 30 26 1 2 58 16 636
2019 Provides services to public 12 13 28 21 23 0 1 46 26 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 6 9 23 30 29 1 2 60 16 608
2018 Provides services to public 12 12 30 24 21 1 1 45 24 264
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 12 26 28 23 1 2 52 22 615

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 Provides services to public 6 10 24 31 27 1 1 59 16 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 5 12 26 29 25 0 2 56 18 710
2020 Provides services to public 4 7 26 35 25 2 1 62 11 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 3 9 26 36 25 0 1 62 12 636
2019 Provides services to public 8 7 25 31 27 0 2 60 15 257
2019 Does not provide services to public 2 6 23 34 33 0 1 69 8 608
2018 Provides services to public 5 10 31 32 22 1 1 54 15 264
2018 Does not provide services to public 6 11 23 32 26 1 1 59 17 615

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 Provides services to public 16 15 26 19 21 1 3 41 32 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 12 20 25 18 20 1 4 40 34 710
2020 Provides services to public 9 17 24 24 22 2 1 48 27 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 16 25 26 22 1 1 50 24 640
2019 Provides services to public 11 15 26 22 23 2 1 46 27 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 7 14 24 26 27 1 2 54 21 607
2018 Provides services to public 9 17 33 21 16 2 2 39 27 264
2018 Does not provide services to public 9 18 24 24 21 1 3 47 28 617

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 Provides services to public 13 16 24 19 20 4 4 42 31 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 10 17 22 22 20 2 6 46 30 710
2020 Provides services to public 7 11 27 26 22 4 2 52 19 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 6 11 18 29 31 3 2 63 18 636
2019 Provides services to public 10 17 28 21 20 2 1 43 28 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 3 13 25 27 25 3 3 55 18 604
2018 Provides services to public 10 14 31 22 17 3 3 42 25 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 15 23 26 24 2 3 52 24 614

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 Provides services to public 13 13 29 21 20 2 1 42 28 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 8 13 28 25 20 2 4 48 22 710
2020 Provides services to public 7 8 28 31 22 3 1 55 16 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 6 9 27 30 26 1 2 57 15 635
2019 Provides services to public 12 10 27 24 23 2 2 49 23 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 5 10 26 29 26 1 2 57 16 610
2018 Provides services to public 8 16 29 27 16 2 2 45 25 263
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 12 27 28 22 2 2 52 20 616

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 Provides services to public 6 8 26 31 26 1 1 59 15 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 5 7 27 30 27 0 2 59 13 715
2020 Provides services to public 9 12 27 27 24 1 0 52 21 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 2 9 28 33 27 0 1 61 11 638
2019 Provides services to public 8 12 28 28 22 0 1 51 20 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 4 13 26 29 27 0 1 57 17 606
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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 Provides services to public 34 25 12 6 8 10 6 70 16 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 36 25 13 5 7 8 7 71 13 715
2020 Provides services to public 36 26 14 7 5 7 5 70 14 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 28 14 6 6 5 5 72 13 639
2019 Provides services to public 40 21 15 9 9 5 2 65 19 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 36 27 15 7 4 7 4 71 13 612
2018 Provides services to public 27 28 19 9 7 6 3 62 17 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 29 28 17 11 5 7 4 63 18 617

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 Provides services to public 60 24 6 4 6 0 0 84 10 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 59 24 7 5 5 1 0 84 9 710
2020 Provides services to public 58 23 7 6 5 1 0 82 11 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 59 23 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 639
2019 Provides services to public 55 22 7 8 8 0 0 77 15 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 58 24 6 8 2 1 0 83 11 613
2018 Provides services to public 45 32 8 10 5 1 0 77 15 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 51 27 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 616

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 63 23 5 5 4 0 0 86 9 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 66 23 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 715
2020 Provides services to public 64 25 3 6 2 0 0 89 8 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 63 25 4 5 2 0 0 88 7 635
2019 Provides services to public 53 31 5 7 4 0 0 84 11 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 65 22 6 6 1 0 0 87 7 613
2018 Provides services to public 49 34 7 7 2 0 0 83 10 261
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 33 5 7 2 0 0 86 9 614

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 55 30 8 2 4 0 0 85 7 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 57 28 8 3 2 1 0 87 5 715
2020 Provides services to public 56 29 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 287
2020 Does not provide services to public 55 31 7 3 3 1 0 87 6 637
2019 Provides services to public 48 35 7 7 4 0 0 83 10 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 59 28 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 611
2018 Provides services to public 44 40 11 2 1 1 0 85 4 264
2018 Does not provide services to public 50 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 7 618

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 Provides services to public 46 28 7 4 6 5 3 81 11 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 53 22 8 4 4 5 5 83 9 715

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 Provides services to public 47 27 7 4 6 5 4 81 11 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 50 23 8 4 5 5 5 81 10 715
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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 Provides services to public 53 22 11 5 2 1 6 81 7 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 60 22 8 3 2 1 5 87 5 710
2020 Provides services to public 57 24 8 2 3 1 6 86 5 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 60 22 9 4 2 1 4 86 5 638
2019 Provides services to public 54 24 8 5 3 0 6 83 9 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 59 20 11 2 1 1 5 84 4 610

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 Provides services to public 54 27 7 6 4 0 1 83 10 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 50 27 9 7 5 1 2 79 12 715
2020 Provides services to public 53 27 8 6 5 1 1 81 11 287
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 27 11 6 4 0 2 79 10 639
2019 Provides services to public 48 27 9 6 7 0 3 77 14 257
2019 Does not provide services to public 53 28 8 5 4 0 2 82 10 609
2018 Provides services to public 45 34 8 8 4 0 2 80 12 264
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 30 9 7 3 1 2 80 10 615

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 Provides services to public 62 19 9 3 4 2 2 84 7 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 59 20 9 4 4 1 3 83 9 710
2020 Provides services to public 58 21 9 2 5 2 2 83 7 287
2020 Does not provide services to public 56 21 11 4 3 2 3 80 8 635

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 Provides services to public 62 21 6 4 5 0 1 84 9 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 55 28 6 5 4 0 1 85 9 710
2020 Provides services to public 52 25 10 7 5 1 1 79 12 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 56 26 8 6 2 0 2 83 9 638
2019 Provides services to public 53 23 9 7 5 1 3 78 12 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 55 27 7 6 2 1 1 84 8 607
2018 Provides services to public 44 31 11 6 6 1 2 77 12 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 52 29 7 7 3 1 1 82 10 616

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 Provides services to public 65 18 8 2 2 1 4 88 4 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 70 18 4 2 2 2 2 92 4 710

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 63 22 6 5 4 0 1 85 9 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 62 21 8 4 4 1 1 84 8 715
2020 Provides services to public 68 14 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 65 18 8 5 3 0 2 84 8 639
2019 Provides services to public 58 20 7 6 6 0 3 80 12 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 61 23 7 5 3 0 1 85 8 613
2018 Provides services to public 50 30 10 4 5 0 2 81 9 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 54 26 8 6 5 1 1 81 11 615

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 85 6 3 1 1 0 3 94 3 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 85 7 3 1 1 0 3 94 3 715
2019 Provides services to public 84 6 3 1 3 0 4 94 3 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 83 7 2 3 1 0 3 93 4 610
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 54 21 7 9 7 2 0 77 16 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 46 27 10 8 6 4 0 76 14 715
2020 Provides services to public 58 20 8 7 5 2 0 80 12 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 27 9 5 5 2 0 80 11 638
2019 Provides services to public 42 29 9 8 8 2 0 74 17 258
2019 Does not provide services to public 49 30 9 5 3 3 0 81 9 611
2018 Provides services to public 34 35 13 7 7 3 0 72 14 267
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 31 13 9 5 2 1 72 15 616

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 51 21 9 10 9 0 0 72 19 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 45 27 11 8 8 2 0 73 16 715
2020 Provides services to public 58 20 8 7 5 1 0 79 13 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 27 10 8 6 1 0 76 14 637
2019 Provides services to public 46 28 10 8 7 0 0 74 16 258
2019 Does not provide services to public 46 32 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 609
2018 Provides services to public 37 33 13 6 9 2 0 72 15 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 31 12 12 7 1 1 69 19 615

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 43 26 11 11 9 1 0 69 20 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 35 29 13 13 8 2 0 66 21 715
2020 Provides services to public 43 31 8 10 7 1 0 75 17 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 39 30 11 10 7 2 0 71 18 638
2019 Provides services to public 33 30 11 14 7 5 0 67 21 258
2019 Does not provide services to public 38 32 12 10 5 3 0 72 15 609
2018 Provides services to public 26 34 16 11 9 3 0 62 21 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 31 16 15 8 3 1 60 24 614

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 41 30 10 10 8 1 0 72 18 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 34 31 11 14 8 1 0 66 22 715
2020 Provides services to public 39 29 12 10 8 1 0 69 19 287
2020 Does not provide services to public 36 31 11 13 7 1 0 69 20 636
2019 Provides services to public 35 29 10 17 7 2 0 66 24 257
2019 Does not provide services to public 33 36 13 10 6 2 0 71 16 611
2018 Provides services to public 27 34 17 14 8 0 0 61 22 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 34 14 15 9 2 1 61 25 617

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 Provides services to public 50 22 13 5 3 2 5 78 8 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 45 24 16 5 4 3 3 74 9 715
2020 Provides services to public 58 18 8 3 6 2 4 81 10 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 53 23 11 4 4 3 4 81 8 639
2019 Provides services to public 59 17 8 6 3 3 4 82 10 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 57 21 9 2 4 3 3 83 7 611
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 47 33 10 7 3 0 0 81 10 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 41 37 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 715
2020 Provides services to public 45 37 7 7 2 0 0 83 10 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 41 38 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 639
2019 Provides services to public 39 39 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 41 41 7 7 3 1 0 83 10 611
2018 Provides services to public 35 45 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 42 12 11 3 0 0 74 14 613

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 Provides services to public 35 32 8 14 10 1 0 68 23 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 25 34 14 15 8 4 1 61 24 715
2020 Provides services to public 31 38 11 12 6 2 0 70 18 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 33 37 13 10 6 2 0 71 16 633
2019 Provides services to public 27 39 12 11 10 1 0 67 21 257
2019 Does not provide services to public 27 37 13 15 5 3 0 66 21 609

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 Provides services to public 43 32 11 8 5 2 0 76 13 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 42 30 12 8 4 3 1 75 13 710
2020 Provides services to public 49 30 9 5 5 2 0 80 11 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 30 10 9 4 1 1 77 13 638
2019 Provides services to public 48 28 7 9 7 1 0 76 16 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 47 29 9 7 4 3 1 80 11 609
2018 Provides services to public 38 37 10 9 3 2 2 77 12 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 31 11 9 4 2 1 74 14 615

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 47 29 14 6 4 1 0 76 10 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 41 30 15 7 4 2 0 73 11 710
2020 Provides services to public 50 28 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 31 15 5 3 1 0 76 8 637
2019 Provides services to public 42 30 12 9 7 2 0 72 16 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 43 34 14 5 3 1 0 78 8 610
2018 Provides services to public 37 35 15 8 4 1 0 73 12 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 31 15 9 4 2 0 71 14 615

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 Provides services to public 27 26 17 8 9 9 4 60 20 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 31 21 13 7 9 14 5 64 20 710
2020 Provides services to public 38 18 16 8 7 10 2 64 18 286
2020 Does not provide services to public 33 22 15 7 9 9 4 64 19 639
2019 Provides services to public 30 20 16 8 13 10 3 57 24 258
2019 Does not provide services to public 31 22 15 9 8 12 4 63 20 608
2018 Provides services to public 17 22 20 12 12 12 4 47 29 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 21 15 10 11 12 4 57 25 616

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 Provides services to public 41 29 11 7 9 2 0 72 17 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 40 32 11 8 6 2 0 74 14 715
2020 Provides services to public 41 29 13 8 5 4 0 73 13 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 41 31 13 8 6 2 0 73 14 636
2019 Provides services to public 42 25 13 10 9 1 0 67 19 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 39 32 13 7 5 4 1 74 12 611
2018 Provides services to public 33 33 12 10 8 3 0 68 19 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 34 31 14 13 6 3 0 67 19 611

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 Provides services to public 50 22 12 4 3 0 8 78 8 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 49 24 11 4 6 1 5 78 11 715
2020 Provides services to public 53 21 13 6 4 2 1 76 11 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 58 20 10 5 2 1 3 82 8 640
2019 Provides services to public 57 22 11 4 2 0 3 82 7 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 63 17 9 4 2 1 4 84 7 611

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 Provides services to public 57 18 9 7 3 2 5 80 10 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 61 15 10 4 3 1 5 81 8 715
2020 Provides services to public 56 21 11 5 3 2 2 80 8 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 60 19 10 4 2 1 3 83 6 640
2019 Provides services to public 54 21 9 6 4 1 3 79 11 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 62 16 9 4 2 1 5 84 6 611

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 Provides services to public 77 8 3 2 3 3 4 91 6 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 76 8 3 3 2 3 5 92 5 715
2020 Provides services to public 78 7 4 4 2 2 3 90 6 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 83 6 2 1 2 3 3 94 3 640
2019 Provides services to public 75 8 5 2 4 2 3 88 6 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 80 7 3 1 2 3 5 94 3 612

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 Provides services to public 72 9 6 1 2 2 8 89 4 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 76 7 3 2 2 2 10 93 4 715
2020 Provides services to public 79 8 3 2 1 1 5 94 3 287
2020 Does not provide services to public 80 10 2 1 1 1 6 96 2 636
2019 Provides services to public 85 5 2 0 1 1 5 96 2 258
2019 Does not provide services to public 83 5 1 0 1 1 9 97 1 608

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 Provides services to public 27 26 13 13 14 1 6 57 28 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 21 25 10 14 19 3 7 52 37 715
2020 Provides services to public 27 21 16 12 15 4 5 53 29 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 22 22 14 15 17 3 8 49 35 639
2019 Provides services to public 23 24 14 15 18 1 5 50 36 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 22 25 14 14 15 3 7 52 32 611
2018 Provides services to public 17 28 15 15 20 2 3 48 37 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 19 20 14 15 21 4 7 44 40 615

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 Provides services to public 37 34 12 9 6 2 0 73 15 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 38 38 12 6 4 2 0 78 10 715
2020 Provides services to public 36 44 12 4 4 1 0 80 8 286
2020 Does not provide services to public 41 38 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 637
2019 Provides services to public 37 34 17 9 2 1 0 72 11 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 39 39 11 6 2 2 1 81 8 611
2018 Provides services to public 31 41 19 5 4 0 1 73 9 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 39 14 6 4 2 0 75 11 615

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 47 33 8 5 6 1 0 81 11 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 47 33 9 6 3 2 0 82 9 715
2020 Provides services to public 50 29 10 6 3 2 0 81 9 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 51 32 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 635
2019 Provides services to public 46 35 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 55 28 8 4 3 1 0 84 7 609
2018 Provides services to public 53 30 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 52 33 7 5 2 1 0 86 8 618

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 Provides services to public 40 34 13 5 4 4 0 78 9 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 41 35 10 4 2 6 1 82 7 715
2020 Provides services to public 48 31 11 3 3 3 1 82 7 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 28 12 5 2 4 0 80 7 640
2019 Provides services to public 54 26 12 4 3 1 0 81 7 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 54 28 10 3 1 4 0 86 4 608
2018 Provides services to public 48 31 11 4 3 2 1 82 7 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 31 12 4 2 2 0 81 6 616

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 Provides services to public 36 17 20 7 7 11 1 61 16 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 29 21 19 9 4 17 1 61 15 715
2020 Provides services to public 35 26 20 8 3 7 1 66 12 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 28 17 6 4 7 1 71 10 638

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 Provides services to public 47 32 5 4 6 6 1 85 11 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 50 27 7 5 4 5 2 83 9 715
2020 Provides services to public 49 28 8 6 4 2 3 81 11 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 55 26 7 4 4 3 2 85 8 637

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 Provides services to public 5 5 9 4 45 5 25 72 15 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 4 4 11 5 48 5 23 74 11 710

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 Provides services to public 16 20 19 3 5 34 4 57 12 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 10 16 21 4 4 40 5 48 14 715

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 64 22 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 61 27 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 715
2020 Provides services to public 66 21 8 2 2 0 0 87 5 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 68 21 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 637
2019 Provides services to public 62 24 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 66 25 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 611
2018 Provides services to public 63 26 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 264
2018 Does not provide services to public 59 29 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 618

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 54 21 10 8 7 0 0 76 15 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 50 25 11 6 7 1 0 75 13 715
2020 Provides services to public 55 26 9 5 5 0 0 81 10 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 55 24 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 636
2019 Provides services to public 54 26 8 3 7 0 0 81 11 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 57 27 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 612
2018 Provides services to public 48 31 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 27 13 8 5 0 0 75 12 620

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 51 27 9 6 7 0 0 77 13 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 47 29 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 715
2020 Provides services to public 54 27 8 5 5 0 0 81 10 287
2020 Does not provide services to public 53 27 10 5 4 0 0 81 10 635
2019 Provides services to public 53 27 9 5 6 0 0 80 11 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 55 30 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 605
2018 Provides services to public 48 32 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 262
2018 Does not provide services to public 48 28 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 615

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 Provides services to public 51 21 11 7 7 2 1 74 14 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 42 25 12 8 8 5 1 71 17 715
2020 Provides services to public 45 23 15 10 6 1 1 69 16 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 22 13 8 4 2 1 73 13 639
2019 Provides services to public 46 17 14 11 9 2 1 65 21 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 24 12 9 5 2 1 74 14 613
2018 Provides services to public 42 22 17 8 10 1 0 64 19 264
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 23 14 10 8 2 1 67 18 620
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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 Provides services to public 37 37 26 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 37 32 31 715
2020 Provides services to public 26 37 38 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 25 41 34 640
2019 Provides services to public 29 40 31 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 24 39 37 613
2018 Provides services to public 29 36 35 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 35 38 620

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 Provides services to public 9 21 46 8 7 11 115
2022 Does not provide services to public 15 18 42 9 10 7 265
2020 Provides services to public 5 17 59 4 4 10 74
2020 Does not provide services to public 20 10 55 2 9 4 164
2019 Provides services to public 14 8 64 1 7 6 76
2019 Does not provide services to public 19 13 38 5 12 13 147
2018 Provides services to public 9 11 62 3 6 7 78
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 11 53 5 11 6 171
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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 Provides services to public 10 90 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 8 92 715
2020 Provides services to public 10 90 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 92 639
2019 Provides services to public 14 86 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 8 92 612
2018 Provides services to public 16 84 263
2018 Does not provide services to public 12 88 620

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 35 65 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 29 71 60
2020 Provides services to public 32 68 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 60 50
2019 Provides services to public 50 50 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 42 58 48
2018 Provides services to public 54 46 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 47 79

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 62 38 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 72 28 60
2020 Provides services to public 76 24 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 73 27 50
2019 Provides services to public 54 46 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 68 32 48
2018 Provides services to public 48 52 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 63 37 79

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 11 89 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 10 90 60

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 Provides services to public 4 96 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 0 100 60
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 50

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 Provides services to public 0 100 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 6 94 60
2019 Provides services to public 18 82 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 48

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 Provides services to public 11 89 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 0 100 60
2018 Provides services to public 13 87 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 79

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 6 94 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 2 98 60

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 48 52 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 43 57 60
2020 Provides services to public 36 64 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 35 65 50
2019 Provides services to public 45 55 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 32 68 48
2018 Provides services to public 38 62 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 55 45 78

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 52 48 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 41 59 60
2020 Provides services to public 44 56 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 50 50 50
2019 Provides services to public 43 57 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 38 62 48
2018 Provides services to public 37 63 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 46 54 78

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 45 55 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 52 48 60
2020 Provides services to public 43 57 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 54 50
2019 Provides services to public 40 60 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 47 53 48
2018 Provides services to public 49 51 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 57 78

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 48 52 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 41 59 60
2020 Provides services to public 36 64 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 41 59 50
2019 Provides services to public 34 66 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 49 51 48
2018 Provides services to public 47 53 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 36 64 78

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 Provides services to public 35 65 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 29 71 60
2020 Provides services to public 29 71 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 36 64 50
2019 Provides services to public 25 75 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 34 66 48
2018 Provides services to public 40 60 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 63 78

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 48 52 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 38 62 60
2020 Provides services to public 59 41 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 41 59 50
2019 Provides services to public 60 40 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 51 49 48
2018 Provides services to public 57 43 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 54 46 78

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 33 67 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 29 71 60
2020 Provides services to public 41 59 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 54 50
2019 Provides services to public 40 60 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 34 66 48
2018 Provides services to public 41 59 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 36 64 78

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 0 100 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 2 98 60
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 50

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 2 98 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 4 96 60

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 10 90 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 7 93 60
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 15 85 48

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 54 46 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 49 51 60
2020 Provides services to public 58 42 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 49 51 50
2019 Provides services to public 54 46 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 51 49 48
2018 Provides services to public 34 66 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 39 61 78

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 13 87 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 18 82 60
2020 Provides services to public 25 75 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 22 78 50
2019 Provides services to public 31 69 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 20 80 48
2018 Provides services to public 16 84 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 24 76 78

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 30 70 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 21 79 60
2020 Provides services to public 27 73 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 15 85 50
2019 Provides services to public 16 84 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 19 81 48

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 Provides services to public 48 52 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 43 57 60
2020 Provides services to public 54 46 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 58 42 50
2019 Provides services to public 48 52 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 54 46 47
2018 Provides services to public 70 30 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 63 37 79

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 Provides services to public 36 64 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 30 70 60
2020 Provides services to public 43 57 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 22 78 50
2019 Provides services to public 25 75 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 12 88 47
2018 Provides services to public 36 64 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 28 72 79

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 Provides services to public 22 78 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 13 87 60
2020 Provides services to public 36 64 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 34 66 50
2019 Provides services to public 18 82 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 19 81 47
2018 Provides services to public 17 83 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 16 84 79

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 Provides services to public 7 93 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 12 88 60

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 Provides services to public 9 91 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 6 94 60
2020 Provides services to public 23 77 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 12 88 50

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 Provides services to public 13 87 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 6 94 60

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 Provides services to public 5 95 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 13 87 60
2018 Provides services to public 11 89 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 92 79

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 11 89 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 5 95 60

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 Provides services to public 22 78 35
2022 Does not provide services to public 35 65 60
2020 Provides services to public 17 83 29
2020 Does not provide services to public 23 77 50
2019 Provides services to public 25 75 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 29 71 47
2018 Provides services to public 23 77 43
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 78 79

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 Provides services to public 9 91 30
2022 Does not provide services to public 3 97 55

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 Provides services to public 17 83 30
2022 Does not provide services to public 15 85 55
2018 Provides services to public 22 78 40
2018 Does not provide services to public 23 77 75

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 Provides services to public 8 92 30
2022 Does not provide services to public 5 95 55

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 Provides services to public 6 94 30
2022 Does not provide services to public 6 94 55

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 Provides services to public 19 81 30
2022 Does not provide services to public 8 92 55
2018 Provides services to public 17 83 40
2018 Does not provide services to public 13 87 75

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 Provides services to public 3 97 30
2022 Does not provide services to public 5 95 55
2018 Provides services to public 26 74 40
2018 Does not provide services to public 10 90 75

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 Provides services to public 0 100 30
2022 Does not provide services to public 8 92 55

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 Provides services to public 13 87 30
2022 Does not provide services to public 19 81 55

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 Provides services to public 16 84 30
2022 Does not provide services to public 15 85 55
2018 Provides services to public 17 83 40
2018 Does not provide services to public 7 93 75

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 Provides services to public 38 62 30
2022 Does not provide services to public 35 65 55
2018 Provides services to public 24 76 40
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 68 75

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 Provides services to public 8 92 30
2022 Does not provide services to public 5 95 55

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 Provides services to public 42 58 30
2022 Does not provide services to public 40 60 55
2018 Provides services to public 38 62 40
2018 Does not provide services to public 47 53 75

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 Provides services to public 0 100 30
2022 Does not provide services to public 1 99 55

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 Provides services to public 54 46 30
2022 Does not provide services to public 69 31 55
2018 Provides services to public 58 42 40
2018 Does not provide services to public 49 51 75

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 Provides services to public 0 100 30
2022 Does not provide services to public 0 100 55

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 Provides services to public 22 78 30
2022 Does not provide services to public 13 87 55

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 Provides services to public 21 11 10 2 7 35 13 62 18 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 19 12 12 5 3 36 14 61 15 710
2020 Provides services to public 29 13 15 4 5 26 8 64 14 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 27 15 12 4 4 30 8 68 13 638
2019 Provides services to public 24 14 20 5 8 20 9 54 18 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 26 13 13 4 3 29 11 65 13 613
2018 Provides services to public 17 18 22 6 6 25 6 50 18 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 13 15 5 7 26 8 58 19 618

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 Provides services to public 40 27 11 3 6 11 2 77 10 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 36 28 14 4 3 13 2 75 8 715
2020 Provides services to public 47 25 14 3 4 7 1 77 8 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 43 25 15 4 3 9 1 75 8 638
2019 Provides services to public 41 28 11 6 6 8 1 75 13 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 47 25 13 4 3 9 1 79 7 613
2018 Provides services to public 35 30 15 5 6 8 0 71 12 264
2018 Does not provide services to public 38 26 17 5 4 10 0 71 10 616
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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 Provides services to public 5 95 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 5 95 710
2020 Provides services to public 7 93 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 5 95 640
2019 Provides services to public 8 92 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 5 95 609
2018 Provides services to public 7 93 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 5 95 620

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 28 72 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 35 65 35
2020 Provides services to public 31 69 19
2020 Does not provide services to public 43 57 30
2019 Provides services to public 55 45 19
2019 Does not provide services to public 36 64 32
2018 Provides services to public 52 48 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 65 30

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 89 11 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 80 20 35
2018 Provides services to public 38 62 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 85 15 30

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 6 94 35

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 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 0 100 35
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 19
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 30

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 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 8 92 35

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 Provides services to public 19 81 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 2 98 35

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 0 100 35
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 19
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 32

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 49 51 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 20 80 35
2020 Provides services to public 39 61 19
2020 Does not provide services to public 27 73 30
2019 Provides services to public 52 48 19
2019 Does not provide services to public 26 74 31
2018 Provides services to public 57 43 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 31 69 30

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 38 62 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 17 83 35
2020 Provides services to public 28 72 19
2020 Does not provide services to public 16 84 30
2019 Provides services to public 34 66 19
2019 Does not provide services to public 23 77 31
2018 Provides services to public 27 73 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 17 83 30

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 21 79 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 6 94 35
2019 Provides services to public 26 74 19
2019 Does not provide services to public 21 79 31

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 15 85 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 9 91 35

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 27 73 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 22 78 35
2019 Provides services to public 31 69 19
2019 Does not provide services to public 28 72 31

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 23 77 35
2020 Provides services to public 32 68 19
2020 Does not provide services to public 19 81 30
2019 Provides services to public 25 75 19
2019 Does not provide services to public 25 75 31

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 2 98 35
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 19
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 31

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 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 4 96 35

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 23 77 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 4 96 35

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 23 77 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 13 87 35
2020 Provides services to public 31 69 19
2020 Does not provide services to public 17 83 30

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 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 0 100 35
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 19
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 30
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 19
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 31
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 30

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 26 74 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 21 79 35
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 21 79 30

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 0 100 35
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 19
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 30
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 19
2019 Does not provide services to public 0 100 31
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 30

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 32 68 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 13 87 35

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 Provides services to public 40 60 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 25 75 35
2019 Provides services to public 53 47 19
2019 Does not provide services to public 35 65 31
2018 Provides services to public 43 57 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 28 72 30

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 Provides services to public 5 95 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 10 90 35

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 Provides services to public 20 80 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 10 90 35
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 19
2020 Does not provide services to public 16 84 30

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 Provides services to public 18 82 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 9 91 35
2019 Provides services to public 0 100 19
2019 Does not provide services to public 16 84 31

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 Provides services to public 14 86 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 3 97 35
2020 Provides services to public 0 100 19
2020 Does not provide services to public 0 100 30
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 30

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 Provides services to public 9 91 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 12 88 35

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 Provides services to public 6 94 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 11 89 35

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 14 86 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 7 93 35

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 Provides services to public 41 59 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 57 43 35
2020 Provides services to public 36 64 19
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 60 30
2019 Provides services to public 42 58 19
2019 Does not provide services to public 48 52 31
2018 Provides services to public 35 65 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 56 44 30

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 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 3 97 35

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 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 13 87 35

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 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 0 100 35

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 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 0 100 35

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 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 6 94 35

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 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 5 95 35

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 Provides services to public 6 94 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 17 83 35

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 Provides services to public 41 59 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 15 85 35

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 Provides services to public 19 81 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 17 83 35

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 Provides services to public 46 54 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 38 62 35

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 Provides services to public 9 91 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 7 93 35
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 29

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 Provides services to public 36 64 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 51 49 35

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 Provides services to public 9 91 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 0 100 35
2018 Provides services to public 0 100 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 0 100 29

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 Provides services to public 73 27 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 67 33 35
2018 Provides services to public 54 46 18
2018 Does not provide services to public 63 37 29

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 Provides services to public 0 100 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 0 100 35

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 Provides services to public 24 76 15
2022 Does not provide services to public 20 80 35

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 Provides services to public 21 13 13 4 4 37 9 63 13 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 21 11 13 2 3 38 11 64 10 715
2020 Provides services to public 31 11 16 2 3 30 7 66 8 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 28 12 15 3 3 32 7 67 9 637
2019 Provides services to public 28 9 20 5 5 24 9 55 15 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 25 11 14 2 3 34 12 67 8 612
2018 Provides services to public 19 14 22 3 3 32 7 54 10 267
2018 Does not provide services to public 25 12 16 2 3 34 7 64 9 617

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 Provides services to public 40 28 11 2 5 12 2 78 9 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 39 27 14 3 3 13 1 76 8 715
2020 Provides services to public 44 23 16 4 3 8 1 74 8 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 42 25 16 3 4 10 1 75 7 635
2019 Provides services to public 43 22 16 4 4 9 1 73 9 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 47 23 13 2 2 12 1 80 5 610
2018 Provides services to public 36 27 15 4 5 12 1 73 9 267
2018 Does not provide services to public 40 26 15 3 2 13 1 77 7 616
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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 Provides services to public 41 27 18 7 5 0 2 69 12 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 45 24 13 7 8 0 2 71 15 710
2020 Provides services to public 37 32 17 8 6 0 0 69 14 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 28 15 7 6 0 1 72 13 640
2019 Provides services to public 31 26 16 14 12 0 1 57 27 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 36 27 15 10 11 1 0 64 21 612
2018 Provides services to public 30 27 19 10 12 0 1 58 23 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 27 29 18 11 13 0 2 58 24 618

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 22 28 22 14 14 0 0 50 28 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 19 27 27 13 13 0 0 46 27 710
2020 Provides services to public 17 28 29 15 10 0 0 46 26 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 22 27 27 13 11 0 0 49 23 640
2019 Provides services to public 22 29 28 11 10 0 0 51 21 257
2019 Does not provide services to public 29 32 22 10 6 0 0 62 16 611
2018 Provides services to public 16 28 29 16 10 0 0 44 27 264
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 32 22 13 9 0 1 55 22 618

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 Provides services to public 39 27 19 8 7 0 1 66 15 305
2022 Does not provide services to public 32 30 18 11 8 1 1 63 19 710
2020 Provides services to public 36 30 20 9 4 0 1 66 13 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 37 31 19 8 5 0 0 68 13 637
2019 Provides services to public 40 27 19 7 5 0 2 68 13 257
2019 Does not provide services to public 47 27 15 6 3 1 0 75 9 607
2018 Provides services to public 28 32 21 11 7 0 2 61 18 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 36 30 17 9 6 0 1 67 16 612

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 Provides services to public 23 22 19 15 19 1 1 46 35 305
2022 Does not provide services to public 20 20 23 17 18 1 1 41 35 710
2020 Provides services to public 27 24 21 14 13 1 0 52 27 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 27 28 19 14 10 1 1 56 24 637
2019 Provides services to public 27 22 22 15 13 0 1 49 29 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 31 28 19 13 7 1 1 60 21 608
2018 Provides services to public 19 24 27 19 10 0 0 43 29 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 28 23 23 11 14 1 1 52 25 616

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 52 22 11 5 5 0 5 78 10 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 49 24 13 4 4 1 5 77 9 710
2020 Provides services to public 49 25 16 5 3 0 3 76 8 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 23 14 7 5 0 2 73 12 640
2019 Provides services to public 55 27 8 3 3 0 4 86 6 257
2019 Does not provide services to public 60 21 10 4 2 0 3 84 6 608
2018 Provides services to public 52 20 16 5 2 1 4 75 8 263
2018 Does not provide services to public 53 22 11 6 4 0 4 78 11 616

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 40 23 22 8 7 0 1 63 15 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 38 25 19 9 8 0 1 63 17 710
2020 Provides services to public 28 28 20 13 10 0 0 57 23 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 36 28 19 10 7 0 0 64 17 638
2019 Provides services to public 44 22 18 7 8 0 0 67 15 258
2019 Does not provide services to public 47 24 17 7 4 0 0 72 11 612
2018 Provides services to public 38 30 18 8 6 0 0 68 14 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 43 26 16 7 7 0 1 69 14 618

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 Provides services to public 45 27 14 8 5 0 1 73 13 305
2022 Does not provide services to public 42 26 15 8 5 1 2 70 14 710
2020 Provides services to public 45 28 17 7 2 0 0 74 9 287
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 30 12 8 4 1 1 76 12 637
2019 Provides services to public 40 33 16 6 5 0 1 73 11 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 46 31 13 6 3 1 1 78 9 610
2018 Provides services to public 35 33 21 6 5 0 1 69 10 263
2018 Does not provide services to public 36 34 15 7 6 1 1 72 13 615

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 36 25 24 5 8 0 1 63 13 305
2022 Does not provide services to public 30 31 19 10 8 1 1 62 18 710
2020 Provides services to public 34 35 18 8 5 1 0 69 13 286
2020 Does not provide services to public 35 31 19 8 6 0 1 67 14 636
2019 Provides services to public 33 37 17 6 6 0 1 71 12 258
2019 Does not provide services to public 39 31 16 10 3 0 0 71 12 610
2018 Provides services to public 34 29 23 10 5 0 0 63 15 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 32 34 17 10 6 0 1 67 16 615

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 Provides services to public 45 25 17 6 6 0 1 70 12 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 38 28 16 8 8 0 1 67 17 710
2020 Provides services to public 42 27 19 7 4 0 0 70 11 287
2020 Does not provide services to public 43 26 15 9 5 0 1 70 14 637
2019 Provides services to public 42 29 12 10 5 0 1 72 15 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 45 28 13 8 4 1 0 74 13 610
2018 Provides services to public 38 33 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 264
2018 Does not provide services to public 37 31 16 10 5 0 1 68 16 614

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 Provides services to public 55 21 11 7 5 0 1 76 12 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 56 22 11 5 5 0 1 79 10 710
2020 Provides services to public 54 26 9 7 5 0 0 80 12 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 58 22 9 6 5 0 1 81 11 635
2019 Provides services to public 54 21 11 8 5 0 1 76 12 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 58 22 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 610

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 50 24 16 5 4 0 0 75 9 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 46 28 12 6 6 0 2 75 12 710
2020 Provides services to public 34 31 22 9 3 0 0 65 13 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 34 30 20 9 6 0 0 65 15 639

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 Provides services to public 39 34 13 7 6 0 1 74 13 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 41 31 14 10 4 1 0 73 13 710
2020 Provides services to public 36 34 20 5 4 1 0 71 9 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 41 32 17 6 3 0 0 73 9 637
2019 Provides services to public 44 26 20 6 4 0 0 70 11 257
2019 Does not provide services to public 53 29 12 4 2 1 0 83 5 608
2018 Provides services to public 39 35 17 6 3 0 1 74 9 262
2018 Does not provide services to public 42 34 12 8 3 0 1 78 11 611

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 Provides services to public 68 19 7 3 1 0 1 88 4 305
2022 Does not provide services to public 62 18 9 4 3 1 3 83 7 705
2020 Provides services to public 57 23 14 3 3 0 1 80 6 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 56 25 12 4 1 0 1 82 6 635
2019 Provides services to public 66 16 9 4 4 0 1 83 8 258
2019 Does not provide services to public 69 17 8 2 1 0 1 88 4 608
2018 Provides services to public 62 24 10 3 1 0 1 86 4 263
2018 Does not provide services to public 65 19 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 609

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 55 29 9 3 3 0 1 85 6 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 57 26 9 4 3 0 1 85 7 710
2020 Provides services to public 41 37 12 4 4 0 0 79 9 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 35 14 4 2 0 0 80 6 636

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 Provides services to public 77 12 4 1 2 0 4 92 4 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 76 11 2 2 1 1 7 95 3 710
2020 Provides services to public 72 16 5 2 2 0 3 91 4 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 78 11 4 2 0 1 4 93 2 637
2019 Provides services to public 77 11 5 2 1 1 4 93 2 255
2019 Does not provide services to public 83 7 3 1 1 1 5 96 2 606
2018 Provides services to public 78 11 6 1 1 0 3 92 2 262
2018 Does not provide services to public 79 10 4 1 1 1 4 93 3 613

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 Provides services to public 80 8 4 1 4 0 3 91 5 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 80 8 4 2 2 1 3 92 4 710
2020 Provides services to public 78 9 5 3 2 1 3 90 6 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 82 7 3 2 2 1 2 92 4 636
2019 Provides services to public 69 13 6 4 5 1 2 84 9 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 82 6 4 2 2 1 2 91 5 612
2018 Provides services to public 70 14 6 4 4 1 1 86 8 264
2018 Does not provide services to public 75 9 6 3 3 0 3 88 6 614

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 66 20 8 2 2 0 1 88 4 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 67 21 6 2 1 0 2 91 3 710
2020 Provides services to public 70 19 6 2 1 0 2 91 3 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 72 17 5 2 2 0 1 90 4 634
2019 Provides services to public 57 25 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 62 23 8 3 2 1 1 87 5 607
2018 Provides services to public 48 32 11 5 2 0 1 81 8 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 58 25 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 619

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 72 13 6 2 5 0 1 86 8 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 67 17 6 4 4 0 2 86 8 705
2020 Provides services to public 72 11 6 4 4 0 2 86 8 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 68 14 7 5 4 0 1 83 10 637
2019 Provides services to public 65 15 6 6 6 0 1 81 12 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 67 15 8 4 5 0 1 84 8 610
2018 Provides services to public 59 21 10 5 4 0 1 81 9 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 58 19 9 6 5 0 2 80 11 615

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 64 11 5 1 2 0 17 90 4 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 64 11 4 1 0 0 19 93 2 710
2020 Provides services to public 64 12 4 3 0 0 16 91 4 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 64 11 5 2 0 0 18 91 3 637
2019 Provides services to public 55 14 6 2 2 0 21 87 4 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 59 11 4 1 1 0 23 92 3 610
2018 Provides services to public 49 17 6 1 1 1 25 88 3 264
2018 Does not provide services to public 55 13 5 1 0 0 26 92 2 610

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 61 25 8 2 1 0 2 88 3 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 75 14 4 1 1 0 5 94 2 705
2020 Provides services to public 60 25 10 2 1 0 1 86 4 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 74 15 6 1 1 0 3 92 2 640
2019 Provides services to public 60 25 7 3 2 0 2 87 5 258
2019 Does not provide services to public 78 13 4 1 0 0 4 95 1 609
2018 Provides services to public 54 24 14 3 3 0 2 80 6 264
2018 Does not provide services to public 70 16 6 1 0 0 7 93 1 615

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 Provides services to public 73 11 4 4 5 0 3 87 9 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 78 8 5 2 3 0 3 89 5 710
2020 Provides services to public 73 15 6 1 3 0 1 89 5 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 74 13 5 3 3 0 1 89 6 639
2019 Provides services to public 76 11 3 5 3 1 1 89 8 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 76 12 5 2 3 0 2 90 5 612
2018 Provides services to public 68 15 5 2 5 1 5 88 7 262
2018 Does not provide services to public 76 11 4 3 2 0 3 90 6 617

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 56 20 15 4 2 0 2 78 7 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 52 26 13 4 2 0 2 80 6 710
2020 Provides services to public 50 27 13 7 2 0 1 78 9 288
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 25 13 4 2 1 0 80 6 639
2019 Provides services to public 53 25 12 4 3 0 2 80 8 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 62 21 10 3 1 0 1 85 5 611
2018 Provides services to public 51 27 13 4 3 0 3 80 7 262
2018 Does not provide services to public 57 26 12 3 1 0 2 84 4 618

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 12 32 38 14 5 0 0 44 19 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 13 32 37 12 6 0 0 46 18 715
2020 Provides services to public 13 36 32 16 3 0 0 49 19 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 16 39 28 13 4 0 0 55 17 639
2019 Provides services to public 18 34 33 10 5 0 0 52 15 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 25 37 27 8 3 0 0 62 11 612
2018 Provides services to public 15 33 38 11 3 0 0 48 14 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 22 36 29 9 4 0 0 58 14 618

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 6 16 43 21 13 1 0 35 22 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 9 17 39 21 13 0 1 34 26 715
2020 Provides services to public 8 18 40 24 9 0 0 33 27 285
2020 Does not provide services to public 8 15 39 25 13 0 0 37 24 638
2019 Provides services to public 9 22 33 21 14 0 0 36 32 258
2019 Does not provide services to public 6 12 33 30 18 0 0 49 18 609
2018 Provides services to public 7 14 45 22 11 0 0 34 21 267
2018 Does not provide services to public 8 14 38 22 17 0 0 40 22 612

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 Provides services to public 39 37 13 6 4 1 1 77 10 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 38 35 14 6 3 3 0 76 10 715
2020 Provides services to public 51 35 6 5 2 1 0 87 7 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 54 28 11 4 2 1 0 83 6 639
2019 Provides services to public 44 33 14 5 2 1 1 78 7 260
2019 Does not provide services to public 46 34 11 5 1 3 0 82 6 610
2018 Provides services to public 39 39 13 6 1 3 0 80 8 266
2018 Does not provide services to public 41 34 12 7 2 3 0 78 10 620

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 13 26 38 20 3 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 12 31 34 15 7 710

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 Provides services to public 63 22 9 2 2 1 1 87 4 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 60 22 8 2 3 3 1 86 5 715
2020 Provides services to public 57 25 9 4 4 1 1 83 8 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 58 22 10 3 3 2 2 83 6 638

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 Provides services to public 60 21 5 7 6 0 0 81 13 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 51 25 8 6 7 1 1 78 13 715
2020 Provides services to public 44 27 11 9 8 1 1 71 17 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 46 25 10 11 6 1 1 72 17 637

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 Provides services to public 65 18 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 62 22 7 3 4 1 1 86 7 715
2020 Provides services to public 58 24 7 5 5 1 1 82 10 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 60 23 6 5 2 0 2 86 8 636

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 Provides services to public 38 34 10 9 7 1 0 73 17 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 36 36 12 8 6 1 0 73 15 715
2020 Provides services to public 49 28 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 45 30 12 7 5 1 0 76 12 639
2019 Provides services to public 40 34 13 6 7 0 0 74 13 258
2019 Does not provide services to public 41 34 13 8 3 1 0 76 11 612
2018 Provides services to public 31 33 18 12 5 1 0 64 17 267
2018 Does not provide services to public 35 33 12 10 6 4 0 71 17 620

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 Provides services to public 41 32 8 14 6 0 0 73 19 85
2022 Does not provide services to public 32 50 7 7 2 1 0 84 10 240
2020 Provides services to public 35 41 11 11 2 0 0 76 13 90
2020 Does not provide services to public 39 41 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 199
2019 Provides services to public 44 34 9 7 4 0 1 80 11 75
2019 Does not provide services to public 40 37 11 6 2 2 1 80 9 185
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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 Provides services to public 11 89 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 11 89 715
2020 Provides services to public 12 88 287
2020 Does not provide services to public 10 90 639
2019 Provides services to public 16 84 259
2019 Does not provide services to public 15 85 612

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 Provides services to public 48 52 40
2022 Does not provide services to public 61 39 75
2020 Provides services to public 51 49 36
2020 Does not provide services to public 40 60 64

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Provides services to public 55 45 40
2022 Does not provide services to public 79 21 75
2020 Provides services to public 85 15 35
2020 Does not provide services to public 89 11 65
2019 Provides services to public 90 10 41
2019 Does not provide services to public 82 18 91

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 Provides services to public 39 28 4 18 10 0 0 68 28 20
2022 Does not provide services to public 51 27 4 11 3 3 0 81 14 60
2020 Provides services to public 65 23 3 8 0 0 0 88 8 30
2020 Does not provide services to public 52 34 11 3 0 0 0 85 3 58
2019 Provides services to public 52 34 5 8 0 0 0 86 8 35
2019 Does not provide services to public 67 22 3 7 1 0 0 89 8 74

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 Provides services to public 51 29 6 6 3 1 3 84 9 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 55 28 6 4 1 3 3 88 6 715
2020 Provides services to public 58 23 7 4 4 1 3 85 8 289
2020 Does not provide services to public 59 26 7 2 1 2 3 90 3 639
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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 Provides services to public 19 64 15 2 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 23 59 15 4 715
2020 Provides services to public 26 53 18 2 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 26 51 18 4 640

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 Provides services to public 50 50 60
2022 Does not provide services to public 42 58 160
2020 Provides services to public 38 62 77
2020 Does not provide services to public 44 56 167

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 Provides services to public 31 26 12 12 16 1 1 58 29 60
2022 Does not provide services to public 29 27 10 14 14 2 4 59 30 160
2020 Provides services to public 20 33 13 14 10 2 8 59 27 76
2020 Does not provide services to public 34 28 13 12 8 1 4 65 21 167

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 Provides services to public 7 23 17 18 23 2 10 35 46 60
2022 Does not provide services to public 3 17 11 23 30 3 13 24 63 160
2020 Provides services to public 6 20 18 14 26 2 14 32 47 77
2020 Does not provide services to public 14 18 15 16 23 3 11 38 45 167

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 Provides services to public 43 14 10 4 3 4 22 76 10 310
2022 Does not provide services to public 45 13 9 5 4 3 19 76 12 715
2020 Provides services to public 51 16 9 6 5 1 11 77 13 290
2020 Does not provide services to public 48 17 10 6 5 2 13 76 12 640
2019 Provides services to public 45 14 11 13 10 2 6 64 25 256
2019 Does not provide services to public 47 18 14 6 6 1 9 71 13 599
2018 Provides services to public 43 15 13 8 13 1 7 63 23 265
2018 Does not provide services to public 49 15 12 8 7 1 7 71 16 617
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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 Provides services to public 36 25 7 5 27 200
2022 Does not provide services to public 37 33 6 6 17 440

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 Provides services to public 62 38 230
2022 Does not provide services to public 62 38 485

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 Provides services to public 42 58 230
2022 Does not provide services to public 41 59 485

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 Provides services to public 64 36 230
2022 Does not provide services to public 66 34 485

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 Provides services to public 49 51 230
2022 Does not provide services to public 53 47 485

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 Provides services to public 32 68 230
2022 Does not provide services to public 29 71 485

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 Provides services to public 43 57 230
2022 Does not provide services to public 46 54 485

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 Provides services to public 23 77 230
2022 Does not provide services to public 24 76 485

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 Provides services to public 24 76 230
2022 Does not provide services to public 23 77 485

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 Provides services to public 22 78 230
2022 Does not provide services to public 20 80 485

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 Provides services to public 34 66 230
2022 Does not provide services to public 38 62 485

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 Provides services to public 29 71 230
2022 Does not provide services to public 28 72 485

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 Provides services to public 8 92 230
2022 Does not provide services to public 4 96 485

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 Provides services to public 12 88 230
2022 Does not provide services to public 10 90 485

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 Provides services to public 77 11 4 2 2 0 4 92 4 230
2022 Does not provide services to public 83 9 5 1 1 1 2 93 2 485

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 Provides services to public 6 10 17 15 40 4 7 63 18 230
2022 Does not provide services to public 7 17 12 16 40 3 4 61 26 485

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 Provides services to public 8 22 22 16 29 2 1 46 31 230
2022 Does not provide services to public 11 22 18 15 29 5 1 46 35 485
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