2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Micro-organizations combined by Question 93. Which of the following best describes your current work arrangement?

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 Working on-site 29 52 1 9 8 0 0 82 17 80
2022 Working remotely 58 29 5 5 2 0 0 87 7 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 33 4 9 4 0 0 84 13 655
2020 Working remotely 50 39 3 7 2 0 0 89 8 666
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 36 3 10 1 0 0 86 12 212

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 Working on-site 61 24 5 7 0 2 1 87 8 80
2022 Working remotely 78 14 4 3 1 0 0 93 3 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 78 14 2 3 1 1 1 94 4 655
2020 Working remotely 81 14 2 1 2 0 0 95 2 664
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 76 16 3 3 0 1 1 94 4 212

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 Working on-site 42 34 10 13 1 0 0 76 14 80
2022 Working remotely 64 23 5 3 2 1 3 90 5 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 27 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 650
2020 Working remotely 46 37 8 7 2 0 1 83 9 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 32 6 7 2 0 1 84 9 211

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 Working on-site 32 39 8 13 7 0 1 72 20 80
2022 Working remotely 44 33 10 9 3 0 1 78 12 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 37 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 650
2020 Working remotely 44 34 10 7 4 0 1 79 11 666
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 33 10 9 4 0 1 77 12 209

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 Working on-site 41 38 4 8 9 0 0 79 17 80
2022 Working remotely 60 25 7 4 3 0 1 87 6 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 26 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 650
2020 Working remotely 54 32 6 6 1 0 0 87 7 659
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 28 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 211

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 Working on-site 40 27 17 10 6 0 0 67 16 80
2022 Working remotely 65 22 6 3 4 0 1 87 7 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 23 7 6 5 0 0 81 12 655
2020 Working remotely 58 25 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 664
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 26 7 6 4 1 0 82 11 211

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 Working on-site 42 32 14 7 5 0 0 73 13 80
2022 Working remotely 47 36 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 35 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 650
2020 Working remotely 47 35 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 668
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 30 11 4 3 0 0 83 7 211

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 Working on-site 40 29 11 12 6 0 2 70 19 80
2022 Working remotely 43 33 10 6 6 1 0 77 13 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 28 9 8 5 0 0 77 13 655
2020 Working remotely 45 36 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 666
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 32 13 7 5 0 0 75 11 212

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 Working on-site 32 44 15 4 5 0 0 76 9 80
2022 Working remotely 45 35 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 39 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 650
2020 Working remotely 44 38 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 661
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 34 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 212

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 Working on-site 52 34 10 0 4 0 0 86 4 80
2022 Working remotely 58 29 5 5 2 1 0 88 7 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 29 4 2 1 0 0 92 3 650
2020 Working remotely 62 29 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 664
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 26 5 5 2 0 0 89 6 210

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 Working on-site 38 29 16 10 7 0 0 67 17 80
2022 Working remotely 41 37 9 6 6 1 0 79 13 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 30 9 5 6 0 0 80 11 650
2020 Working remotely 48 30 10 7 5 0 0 78 11 666
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 31 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 212

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 Working on-site 61 22 10 1 5 0 1 83 6 75
2022 Working remotely 55 29 11 2 3 0 0 84 5 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 64 26 7 2 1 0 0 90 4 655
2020 Working remotely 61 27 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 664
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 64 24 10 1 1 0 0 88 2 211

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 Working on-site 35 40 3 12 8 0 1 76 20 80
2022 Working remotely 44 34 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 34 6 8 5 0 0 81 13 655
2020 Working remotely 49 31 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 666
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 35 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 209

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 Working on-site 41 32 20 4 2 0 1 74 6 75
2022 Working remotely 42 33 12 7 6 0 1 75 13 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 28 11 6 4 0 0 80 9 650
2020 Working remotely 50 29 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 666
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 30 12 6 3 1 1 78 10 211

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 Working on-site 36 34 21 6 3 0 0 70 9 80
2022 Working remotely 49 30 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 31 8 8 4 0 1 80 12 650
2020 Working remotely 47 34 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 662
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 34 12 6 4 0 0 79 10 210

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 Working on-site 49 24 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 80
2022 Working remotely 49 34 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 32 9 4 2 0 0 86 6 655
2020 Working remotely 52 34 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 664
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 56 28 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 212

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 Working on-site 25 25 27 16 4 2 1 51 21 80
2022 Working remotely 51 28 13 5 2 0 0 79 8 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 34 16 8 5 0 1 71 13 655
2020 Working remotely 39 31 17 9 4 0 0 70 13 662
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 30 19 5 5 0 0 70 11 210

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 Working on-site 11 30 27 20 7 2 2 29 43 80
2022 Working remotely 8 18 27 22 19 2 3 44 28 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 20 35 16 18 0 2 35 29 655
2020 Working remotely 8 18 33 25 14 1 1 40 26 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 15 32 26 13 2 2 41 26 212

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 Working on-site 20 21 27 15 15 1 1 31 42 75
2022 Working remotely 8 14 28 23 22 1 3 48 22 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 14 24 26 23 1 3 51 24 655
2020 Working remotely 7 10 25 29 26 1 2 57 17 663
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 9 22 30 27 2 3 60 16 212

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 Working on-site 17 11 37 18 14 1 3 33 28 80
2022 Working remotely 5 10 20 33 29 1 2 63 16 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 12 27 29 26 0 2 56 17 650
2020 Working remotely 3 9 24 36 26 1 1 64 12 664
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 7 30 35 22 1 1 58 12 212

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 Working on-site 26 16 30 12 12 2 2 25 44 80
2022 Working remotely 8 17 23 22 23 2 4 48 27 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 19 26 17 20 0 3 38 35 650
2020 Working remotely 8 17 25 24 23 2 1 49 26 666
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 14 27 26 21 2 1 48 24 212

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 Working on-site 30 29 16 12 6 4 4 19 64 80
2022 Working remotely 8 14 19 26 23 3 6 54 24 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 17 26 20 20 2 5 43 29 650
2020 Working remotely 6 9 22 28 29 3 2 61 16 662
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 12 20 29 28 4 1 60 19 212

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 Working on-site 21 14 37 15 9 4 1 25 36 80
2022 Working remotely 6 11 29 25 21 3 4 49 19 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 15 27 24 21 1 3 47 25 650
2020 Working remotely 6 8 27 30 25 2 2 57 15 662
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 8 27 29 28 1 1 59 14 212

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 Working on-site 16 16 26 23 15 1 3 40 33 80
2022 Working remotely 5 4 22 38 28 1 2 68 9 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 8 30 27 28 1 2 57 13 650
2020 Working remotely 3 7 28 33 28 1 1 61 10 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 10 27 32 25 1 1 57 15 211
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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 Working on-site 26 34 13 9 7 6 4 67 18 80
2022 Working remotely 36 24 10 4 5 11 9 76 12 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 24 13 5 8 8 5 69 15 655
2020 Working remotely 36 26 14 6 6 6 6 71 14 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 29 13 6 6 3 3 73 13 212

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 Working on-site 48 35 7 5 4 1 0 84 9 80
2022 Working remotely 58 25 7 4 5 1 1 84 9 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 62 21 6 5 6 0 0 84 10 655
2020 Working remotely 60 21 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 666
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 24 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 211

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 Working on-site 57 33 5 3 2 0 0 91 5 80
2022 Working remotely 68 21 5 4 2 0 0 90 6 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 64 22 6 5 2 0 0 87 8 655
2020 Working remotely 65 24 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 663
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 26 5 7 1 0 0 86 9 211

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 Working on-site 42 36 16 1 2 1 1 80 3 80
2022 Working remotely 57 32 6 1 3 0 0 89 5 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 59 26 7 4 3 1 0 86 7 655
2020 Working remotely 56 30 7 4 2 1 0 87 6 662
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 29 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 212

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 Working on-site 48 26 10 5 3 3 6 81 8 80
2022 Working remotely 47 26 7 4 5 6 5 82 11 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 23 7 4 4 4 4 83 9 650

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 Working on-site 48 25 7 8 5 1 6 78 14 80
2022 Working remotely 45 26 7 4 6 7 5 81 11 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 22 8 4 5 4 5 81 10 650
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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 Working on-site 51 21 7 7 4 1 9 80 12 80
2022 Working remotely 51 22 12 4 1 2 8 81 6 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 62 22 7 3 2 1 4 88 5 655
2020 Working remotely 60 22 8 3 2 0 4 86 5 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 20 8 4 2 2 7 85 7 210

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 Working on-site 43 25 12 7 7 0 4 72 15 80
2022 Working remotely 56 25 8 6 3 1 1 82 10 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 29 8 6 5 0 1 80 12 655
2020 Working remotely 53 26 9 7 4 0 1 80 11 666
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 27 13 4 4 0 3 78 9 210

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 Working on-site 49 34 8 3 4 0 1 84 8 80
2022 Working remotely 61 18 7 5 4 1 4 84 8 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 19 10 3 4 2 2 82 8 650
2020 Working remotely 58 21 9 4 4 2 2 83 8 664
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 18 14 3 4 1 5 77 8 208

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 Working on-site 50 35 6 8 2 0 0 85 10 80
2022 Working remotely 62 19 7 5 5 0 1 83 10 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 29 6 4 4 0 1 85 8 655
2020 Working remotely 56 25 8 6 3 0 1 82 9 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 26 9 6 3 1 3 80 10 209

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 Working on-site 50 23 3 8 4 0 12 83 14 75
2022 Working remotely 71 18 4 2 2 1 1 92 4 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 70 18 7 1 1 2 2 91 2 650

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 Working on-site 49 26 16 4 5 0 0 76 9 80
2022 Working remotely 64 21 4 5 4 1 1 87 9 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 62 21 8 4 4 0 1 84 8 650
2020 Working remotely 68 17 8 4 3 0 1 85 7 668
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 15 9 7 3 0 3 80 10 211

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 Working on-site 84 3 3 3 5 0 2 89 8 80
2022 Working remotely 85 8 2 2 0 1 3 96 2 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 84 6 3 1 2 0 3 94 3 655
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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 Working on-site 31 29 10 21 4 6 0 64 26 80
2022 Working remotely 48 25 10 8 5 4 0 76 14 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 25 8 7 7 2 0 78 14 650
2020 Working remotely 55 25 7 5 5 2 0 82 10 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 24 11 6 7 2 0 75 13 211

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 Working on-site 29 29 16 19 7 0 0 58 26 80
2022 Working remotely 45 25 11 9 7 2 0 72 16 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 24 9 7 9 1 0 75 16 655
2020 Working remotely 53 24 9 7 6 1 0 78 13 663
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 25 12 9 5 1 0 73 15 212

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 Working on-site 21 27 15 23 12 2 0 49 36 80
2022 Working remotely 39 26 12 14 5 4 1 68 20 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 29 12 9 9 1 0 69 18 655
2020 Working remotely 41 30 9 10 6 2 0 73 17 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 28 12 10 8 2 0 69 18 212

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 Working on-site 19 36 18 17 8 2 0 56 26 80
2022 Working remotely 38 29 11 14 6 2 0 68 20 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 31 10 11 9 1 1 69 20 650
2020 Working remotely 39 32 10 12 6 1 0 71 18 663
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 25 15 11 11 0 0 62 23 210

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 Working on-site 29 20 21 7 9 6 7 57 19 80
2022 Working remotely 50 25 17 4 1 2 1 77 5 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 24 12 5 4 3 5 76 10 650
2020 Working remotely 58 22 9 3 3 2 3 84 7 666
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 22 10 4 5 4 3 80 10 212
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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 Working on-site 24 45 21 6 3 0 0 69 9 80
2022 Working remotely 47 32 9 7 3 1 0 81 10 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 36 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 655
2020 Working remotely 46 37 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 37 10 11 5 1 0 75 15 212

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 Working on-site 16 34 21 17 11 2 0 51 28 80
2022 Working remotely 31 32 9 16 8 4 1 66 25 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 34 13 13 9 2 0 64 23 650
2020 Working remotely 34 38 12 9 5 1 0 73 15 661
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 32 14 13 6 2 0 66 19 211

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 Working on-site 37 39 17 6 2 0 0 75 8 80
2022 Working remotely 41 30 10 9 5 5 1 75 15 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 30 11 7 5 1 1 76 13 650
2020 Working remotely 47 30 9 7 4 2 1 79 11 663
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 27 10 8 7 0 0 75 15 212

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 Working on-site 36 29 25 5 4 2 0 66 9 80
2022 Working remotely 43 25 18 8 3 2 0 70 11 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 33 11 6 5 1 0 77 11 650
2020 Working remotely 47 30 14 5 3 1 0 78 8 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 32 13 5 3 1 0 78 9 211

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 Working on-site 26 31 10 9 5 17 2 71 17 80
2022 Working remotely 30 21 17 7 8 13 4 62 18 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 22 14 8 10 11 5 62 22 650
2020 Working remotely 38 20 14 8 8 9 3 66 18 664
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 23 18 7 10 11 3 60 19 211

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 Working on-site 34 34 18 12 2 1 0 68 14 80
2022 Working remotely 42 30 10 7 9 3 0 74 16 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 31 11 8 7 2 0 73 15 650
2020 Working remotely 41 30 13 8 5 3 0 73 13 663
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 31 11 9 5 2 0 74 15 211

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 Working on-site 41 19 16 7 7 1 9 67 16 80
2022 Working remotely 52 20 11 4 5 0 8 78 10 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 26 11 4 4 1 4 79 9 650
2020 Working remotely 56 21 11 5 3 1 3 80 9 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 21 9 6 1 3 2 84 7 211

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 Working on-site 48 16 15 7 2 3 10 72 11 80
2022 Working remotely 58 16 11 5 4 1 5 78 10 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 62 17 8 5 3 1 4 84 8 655
2020 Working remotely 59 19 10 4 3 1 3 82 7 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 62 18 8 4 3 2 3 84 7 212

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 Working on-site 66 11 9 0 1 5 7 88 1 80
2022 Working remotely 77 6 2 3 2 4 6 92 5 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 77 8 2 3 3 3 4 92 6 650
2020 Working remotely 83 6 3 2 2 2 3 93 4 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 78 7 4 2 2 4 4 92 4 212

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 Working on-site 59 8 10 7 1 2 12 79 9 80
2022 Working remotely 74 7 2 1 3 2 12 94 4 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 77 7 4 2 1 2 7 93 3 650
2020 Working remotely 81 9 2 1 1 1 5 96 2 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 77 10 3 1 2 2 6 94 3 209

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 Working on-site 18 28 19 7 12 4 13 55 22 80
2022 Working remotely 21 27 8 17 16 3 7 54 37 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 24 12 12 19 2 6 53 34 655
2020 Working remotely 23 21 13 15 16 3 7 50 35 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 22 20 9 18 2 9 47 30 212

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 Working on-site 30 41 16 2 6 5 0 75 8 80
2022 Working remotely 37 37 13 7 4 2 0 75 12 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 36 10 7 4 1 1 77 12 655
2020 Working remotely 40 39 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 663
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 39 13 5 3 1 1 79 8 210

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 Working on-site 37 45 8 7 2 0 0 82 10 80
2022 Working remotely 47 35 8 5 4 2 0 83 9 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 31 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 655
2020 Working remotely 52 31 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 662
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 52 30 9 6 3 1 0 82 8 210

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 Working on-site 47 32 13 2 3 4 0 82 5 80
2022 Working remotely 39 34 13 3 4 6 1 78 8 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 36 10 5 2 5 0 81 8 655
2020 Working remotely 48 29 11 4 3 4 1 81 7 666
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 27 13 6 1 2 1 80 7 211

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 Working on-site 31 17 27 11 2 13 0 54 15 80
2022 Working remotely 28 17 19 9 6 18 3 57 19 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 21 20 7 4 13 1 63 14 650
2020 Working remotely 34 25 19 7 4 9 2 67 13 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 31 17 3 2 3 0 77 6 212

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 Working on-site 41 38 8 3 4 4 3 84 8 80
2022 Working remotely 49 28 6 4 6 6 1 82 11 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 28 6 5 4 4 3 84 10 650
2020 Working remotely 53 26 7 4 4 4 2 85 8 663
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 24 9 5 3 0 4 82 8 212

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 Working on-site 6 10 18 6 34 7 18 54 22 80
2022 Working remotely 3 4 9 6 44 4 30 76 11 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 4 10 4 50 6 21 75 11 650

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 Working on-site 11 15 30 2 4 32 6 41 10 80
2022 Working remotely 10 15 15 4 5 45 6 51 18 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 19 22 3 4 35 4 53 12 650

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 Working on-site 57 28 10 2 2 0 0 85 5 80
2022 Working remotely 63 26 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 62 25 5 4 3 0 0 88 8 655
2020 Working remotely 70 20 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 664
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 65 22 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 212

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 Working on-site 36 27 22 8 6 0 0 64 14 80
2022 Working remotely 52 23 11 6 7 1 0 76 13 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 24 9 7 7 0 0 77 14 650
2020 Working remotely 56 24 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 664
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 25 14 4 5 0 0 78 9 211

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 Working on-site 34 36 19 6 5 0 0 70 10 80
2022 Working remotely 51 26 9 8 6 0 0 78 14 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 29 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 650
2020 Working remotely 55 27 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 664
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 26 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 208

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 Working on-site 36 14 24 10 9 6 0 54 20 80
2022 Working remotely 45 27 9 8 7 4 1 76 15 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 23 11 7 8 4 1 72 16 655
2020 Working remotely 48 22 13 9 4 2 1 73 14 666
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 22 13 8 6 1 1 73 14 211
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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 Working on-site 37 29 34 80
2022 Working remotely 37 37 26 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 33 31 655
2020 Working remotely 26 39 35 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 41 36 212

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 Working on-site 9 5 53 21 11 0 25
2022 Working remotely 8 18 45 9 12 7 115
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 22 39 6 6 10 240
2020 Working remotely 17 11 55 3 9 5 177
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 14 60 0 4 11 50
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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 Working on-site 12 88 80
2022 Working remotely 5 95 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 650
2020 Working remotely 8 92 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 212

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 17 83 10
2022 Working remotely 18 82 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 63 70
2020 Working remotely 41 59 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 67 22

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 73 27 10
2022 Working remotely 86 14 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 61 39 70
2020 Working remotely 69 31 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 78 22 22

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 8 92 10
2022 Working remotely 6 94 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 70
2020 Working remotely 12 88 54

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 Working on-site 0 100 10
2022 Working remotely 9 91 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 70
2020 Working remotely 0 100 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 22

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 Working on-site 0 100 10
2022 Working remotely 8 92 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 70

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 Working on-site 0 100 10
2022 Working remotely 12 88 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 70

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 10 90 10
2022 Working remotely 0 100 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 3 97 70
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 22

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 41 59 10
2022 Working remotely 27 73 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 52 70
2020 Working remotely 41 59 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 71 22

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 28 72 10
2022 Working remotely 66 34 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 59 70
2020 Working remotely 47 53 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 54 22

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 54 46 10
2022 Working remotely 69 31 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 56 70
2020 Working remotely 41 59 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 52 22

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 56 44 10
2022 Working remotely 57 43 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 64 70
2020 Working remotely 41 59 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 61 22

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 Working on-site 21 79 10
2022 Working remotely 27 73 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 68 70
2020 Working remotely 35 65 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 71 22

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 49 51 10
2022 Working remotely 43 57 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 57 70
2020 Working remotely 48 52 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 49 51 22

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 34 66 10
2022 Working remotely 17 83 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 68 70
2020 Working remotely 45 55 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 58 22

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 0 100 10
2022 Working remotely 0 100 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 1 99 70
2020 Working remotely 0 100 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 22

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 13 87 10
2022 Working remotely 0 100 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 70
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 22

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 9 91 10
2022 Working remotely 0 100 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 10 90 70
2020 Working remotely 11 89 54

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 66 34 10
2022 Working remotely 60 40 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 56 70
2020 Working remotely 48 52 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 49 22

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 17 83 10
2022 Working remotely 4 96 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 81 70
2020 Working remotely 22 78 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 72 22

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 34 66 10
2022 Working remotely 36 64 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 79 70
2020 Working remotely 17 83 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 28 72 22

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 Working on-site 39 61 10
2022 Working remotely 20 80 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 49 70
2020 Working remotely 60 40 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 52 22

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 Working on-site 47 53 10
2022 Working remotely 24 76 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 67 70
2020 Working remotely 32 68 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 77 22

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 Working on-site 9 91 10
2022 Working remotely 12 88 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 81 70
2020 Working remotely 42 58 54

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 Working on-site 0 100 10
2022 Working remotely 19 81 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 70

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 Working on-site 16 84 10
2022 Working remotely 20 80 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 70
2020 Working remotely 23 77 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 22

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 Working on-site 18 82 10
2022 Working remotely 5 95 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 70
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 22

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 Working on-site 21 79 10
2022 Working remotely 11 89 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 70
2020 Working remotely 13 87 54

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 9 91 10
2022 Working remotely 6 94 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 70

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 Working on-site 19 81 10
2022 Working remotely 28 72 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 68 70
2020 Working remotely 17 83 54
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 64 22

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 Working remotely 6 94 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 1 99 65

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 Working remotely 11 89 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 65

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 Working remotely 12 88 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 65

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 Working remotely 10 90 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 65

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 Working remotely 16 84 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 65

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 Working remotely 6 94 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 65

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 Working remotely 11 89 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 65
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 22

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 Working remotely 32 68 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 65

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 Working remotely 32 68 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 65

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 Working remotely 41 59 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 66 65
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 62 22

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 Working remotely 7 93 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 65

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 Working remotely 43 57 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 61 65
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 59 22

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 Working remotely 0 100 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 1 99 65
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 22

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 Working remotely 55 45 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 68 32 65
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 67 22

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 Working remotely 0 100 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 65

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 Working remotely 22 78 15
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 65
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 75 22

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 Working on-site 11 17 18 5 4 32 12 50 17 80
2022 Working remotely 16 13 9 2 4 39 16 65 14 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 23 10 12 5 5 33 13 61 18 650
2020 Working remotely 28 14 11 4 5 29 9 67 15 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 15 14 4 3 28 7 67 12 212

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 Working on-site 28 31 17 5 2 16 1 71 9 80
2022 Working remotely 36 27 11 3 4 17 3 77 10 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 28 14 4 4 9 1 75 9 650
2020 Working remotely 45 24 14 4 4 9 1 76 8 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 29 15 4 3 6 0 76 8 212
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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 Working remotely 4 96 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 650
2020 Working remotely 5 95 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 211

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 38 62 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 71 40
2020 Working remotely 34 66 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 60 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 95 5 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 80 20 40
2020 Working remotely 80 20 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 10 90 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 40
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 15

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 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 40
2020 Working remotely 0 100 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 15

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 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 94 40
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 15

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 Working remotely 24 76 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 22 78 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 29 71 40
2020 Working remotely 32 68 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 66 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 21 79 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 79 40
2020 Working remotely 22 78 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 5 95 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 5 95 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 40
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 48 52 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 86 40
2020 Working remotely 22 78 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 19 81 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 85 40
2020 Working remotely 18 82 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 40
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 15

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 Working remotely 5 95 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 40
2020 Working remotely 0 100 32

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 21 79 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 46 54 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 40
2020 Working remotely 25 75 32

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 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 40
2020 Working remotely 0 100 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 40 60 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 82 40

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 40
2020 Working remotely 0 100 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 25 75 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 81 40
2020 Working remotely 35 65 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 66 15

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 Working remotely 17 83 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 68 40
2020 Working remotely 36 64 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 65 15

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 Working remotely 9 91 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 40
2020 Working remotely 25 75 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 15

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 Working remotely 20 80 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 40

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 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 17 83 40

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 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 40
2020 Working remotely 0 100 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 15

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 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 40
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 15

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 Working remotely 9 91 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 40
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 15

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working remotely 12 88 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 93 40

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 Working remotely 65 35 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 49 40
2020 Working remotely 34 66 32
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 54 15

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 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 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 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 12 88 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 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 35
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 15

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 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 35
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 15

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 Working remotely 9 91 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 2 98 35
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 15

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 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 35
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 15

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 Working remotely 23 77 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 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 Working remotely 37 63 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 20 80 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 Working remotely 32 68 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 87 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 Working remotely 52 48 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 64 35
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 59 15

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 Working remotely 9 91 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 35

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 Working remotely 55 45 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 57 35
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 53 15

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 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 4 96 35
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 0 100 15

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 Working remotely 70 30 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 67 33 35
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 69 31 15

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 Working remotely 0 100 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 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 Working remotely 57 43 10
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 92 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 Working on-site 13 22 21 4 2 28 10 57 9 80
2022 Working remotely 18 10 12 3 3 45 10 61 12 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 11 13 3 3 35 11 65 11 650
2020 Working remotely 29 12 13 3 3 33 8 70 9 663
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 27 12 19 1 3 30 6 62 8 212

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 Working on-site 26 27 18 7 3 17 1 65 13 80
2022 Working remotely 39 25 10 4 4 17 2 78 10 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 28 14 2 4 10 1 78 7 650
2020 Working remotely 43 24 14 3 4 11 1 76 7 664
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 26 17 3 4 8 0 74 7 211

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 0 16 21 55 0 0 8 76 10
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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 Working on-site 29 29 26 4 10 1 1 59 14 75
2022 Working remotely 41 26 15 7 8 0 3 69 15 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 24 14 8 6 0 1 72 14 650
2020 Working remotely 42 28 16 7 6 0 1 71 14 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 34 13 6 5 0 1 76 11 212

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 Working on-site 19 24 13 20 22 1 1 44 43 75
2022 Working remotely 25 26 27 9 12 1 0 52 21 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 28 25 15 14 0 0 46 29 650
2020 Working remotely 20 26 28 14 11 0 0 47 25 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 29 29 11 9 0 0 50 21 212

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 Working on-site 25 29 21 16 8 1 0 55 24 75
2022 Working remotely 37 27 17 7 9 1 1 66 17 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 30 18 10 7 0 1 64 18 645
2020 Working remotely 37 30 20 9 4 0 0 67 13 663
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 32 18 9 6 0 0 68 14 212

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 Working on-site 13 17 14 13 40 1 2 31 55 75
2022 Working remotely 29 22 19 13 15 1 0 52 28 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 20 25 18 17 1 1 39 36 645
2020 Working remotely 26 27 21 15 10 1 1 54 25 663
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 31 26 16 14 13 0 0 57 27 211

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 Working on-site 45 27 13 5 5 1 6 76 10 75
2022 Working remotely 58 19 10 3 3 1 6 82 6 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 26 13 6 6 0 4 74 12 650
2020 Working remotely 48 23 15 8 4 0 2 73 12 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 26 15 2 6 0 3 76 9 211

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 Working on-site 33 24 18 12 11 1 1 58 23 75
2022 Working remotely 46 22 19 7 4 1 1 69 11 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 35 26 20 10 9 0 1 61 19 650
2020 Working remotely 34 26 19 12 8 0 0 61 20 666
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 32 33 20 6 8 0 0 65 15 211

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 Working on-site 34 21 22 16 4 2 1 57 20 75
2022 Working remotely 45 25 16 9 3 1 2 72 12 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 43 28 14 7 6 1 1 72 13 650
2020 Working remotely 45 30 13 8 4 1 1 75 11 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 29 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 209

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 Working on-site 27 25 21 14 11 1 2 53 26 75
2022 Working remotely 37 26 19 8 8 1 1 64 16 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 30 32 21 9 7 0 1 62 16 645
2020 Working remotely 34 33 19 8 6 0 1 67 14 661
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 30 18 8 4 0 1 69 13 211

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 Working on-site 30 34 12 15 8 1 1 65 23 75
2022 Working remotely 44 26 15 6 9 0 1 70 15 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 27 18 8 7 0 1 67 15 650
2020 Working remotely 43 27 17 8 4 0 0 71 12 663
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 24 14 11 5 0 1 70 16 210

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 Working on-site 37 36 11 9 7 0 1 73 16 75
2022 Working remotely 57 21 12 6 4 0 1 78 10 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 20 11 5 6 0 2 78 11 650
2020 Working remotely 56 23 8 7 5 0 1 80 11 662
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 21 10 6 5 0 1 79 11 210

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 Working on-site 38 21 23 6 10 0 2 60 16 80
2022 Working remotely 44 28 15 6 5 0 2 74 11 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 27 12 6 4 0 1 78 10 650
2020 Working remotely 31 32 22 9 6 0 0 63 15 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 26 21 9 3 0 1 66 12 212

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 Working on-site 27 37 14 14 7 0 1 65 21 80
2022 Working remotely 44 31 12 7 4 1 0 76 12 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 40 31 14 9 4 1 1 72 14 645
2020 Working remotely 40 32 18 5 3 0 0 73 9 664
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 39 32 19 6 2 1 1 72 8 211

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 Working on-site 58 21 15 2 3 0 1 80 5 75
2022 Working remotely 72 13 5 2 2 1 5 90 4 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 62 21 9 4 3 1 1 84 7 645
2020 Working remotely 56 25 14 3 2 0 1 81 5 664
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 24 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 209

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 Working on-site 51 24 11 8 6 0 0 74 14 80
2022 Working remotely 59 27 7 3 4 0 1 87 6 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 28 10 3 2 0 1 85 5 650
2020 Working remotely 43 37 13 5 2 0 0 80 7 664
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 34 13 2 4 0 1 80 6 210

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 Working on-site 63 16 6 7 2 1 5 84 9 80
2022 Working remotely 79 8 1 2 2 1 8 95 4 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 77 13 3 1 1 0 4 95 2 650
2020 Working remotely 77 13 4 2 0 0 4 94 2 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 74 15 5 1 2 0 1 91 4 210

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 Working on-site 77 11 7 1 2 0 2 89 3 80
2022 Working remotely 85 6 2 1 2 1 3 95 3 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 78 9 4 3 2 1 3 91 5 650
2020 Working remotely 81 7 3 3 2 1 3 92 5 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 79 10 5 2 3 1 1 90 5 211

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 Working on-site 53 33 8 2 3 0 2 88 5 80
2022 Working remotely 73 19 4 1 1 1 2 94 2 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 66 21 7 3 2 0 1 88 5 650
2020 Working remotely 71 18 5 3 2 0 2 90 5 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 68 21 8 1 1 0 0 90 3 207

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 Working on-site 59 26 4 5 6 0 0 85 11 75
2022 Working remotely 72 13 7 3 3 0 2 87 6 305
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 68 16 6 4 5 0 1 85 8 650
2020 Working remotely 72 11 7 4 4 0 1 84 9 666
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 18 7 6 3 0 2 83 10 211

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 Working on-site 58 8 8 2 2 0 21 83 6 75
2022 Working remotely 68 8 2 0 0 0 21 96 1 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 63 14 5 2 1 0 16 91 3 650
2020 Working remotely 66 10 4 2 0 0 17 92 3 666
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 15 6 2 0 0 19 90 2 209

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 Working on-site 64 18 9 1 2 0 6 87 3 80
2022 Working remotely 75 14 3 1 1 1 5 95 2 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 68 19 6 2 1 0 3 90 3 645
2020 Working remotely 70 18 7 1 1 0 3 90 3 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 71 17 8 2 1 0 1 89 2 212

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 Working on-site 63 14 5 4 6 0 8 83 11 75
2022 Working remotely 79 8 4 2 4 1 4 90 6 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 77 10 5 2 4 0 3 89 6 650
2020 Working remotely 73 14 6 2 4 0 1 88 6 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 75 14 4 2 2 0 1 91 4 211

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 Working on-site 44 21 29 1 4 0 1 66 5 80
2022 Working remotely 54 23 14 4 2 1 2 79 6 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 26 11 4 2 0 3 81 7 650
2020 Working remotely 52 24 16 5 2 0 1 76 8 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 29 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 209

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 Working on-site 14 23 35 20 9 0 0 36 29 80
2022 Working remotely 14 38 33 10 4 0 0 53 14 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 30 39 13 6 0 0 42 19 655
2020 Working remotely 15 36 30 14 4 0 0 52 18 668
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 41 28 12 3 0 0 56 16 210

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 Working on-site 13 22 44 9 12 0 0 21 35 75
2022 Working remotely 7 16 35 26 15 0 0 41 23 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 16 43 20 12 1 1 32 25 650
2020 Working remotely 8 17 38 24 12 0 0 36 26 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 11 43 25 11 0 0 37 20 210

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 Working on-site 35 34 18 6 4 2 0 71 10 80
2022 Working remotely 34 34 15 7 4 5 1 73 12 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 36 12 6 3 2 0 79 9 650
2020 Working remotely 55 29 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 47 36 9 5 1 1 0 85 6 211

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 12 20 34 22 12 80
2022 Working remotely 12 33 35 17 4 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 13 30 36 16 6 650

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 Working on-site 48 22 19 2 3 3 2 74 6 80
2022 Working remotely 66 20 5 3 1 4 1 90 4 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 60 23 9 2 3 2 2 86 5 650
2020 Working remotely 59 23 9 4 3 2 1 84 7 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 54 24 11 3 4 1 3 81 7 212

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 Working on-site 46 22 13 11 7 0 1 68 19 80
2022 Working remotely 59 21 6 5 7 1 1 82 12 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 53 25 7 6 7 1 1 79 14 650
2020 Working remotely 46 26 9 11 5 1 1 73 17 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 45 22 14 9 8 1 2 68 17 211

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 Working on-site 56 19 15 4 5 0 1 76 9 80
2022 Working remotely 67 18 6 3 5 2 1 86 8 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 62 22 5 3 5 0 1 86 8 655
2020 Working remotely 61 23 6 6 3 1 1 85 9 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 24 8 4 3 0 3 84 7 209

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 Working on-site 18 39 23 11 8 0 1 57 19 80
2022 Working remotely 38 38 12 7 5 0 0 77 12 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 33 10 9 7 2 0 73 17 655
2020 Working remotely 47 29 11 7 4 1 0 77 12 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 28 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 211

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 Working on-site 30 34 16 13 7 0 0 64 20 30
2022 Working remotely 28 49 8 11 4 0 0 77 15 65
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 45 6 8 2 1 0 84 10 235
2020 Working remotely 40 39 10 9 2 0 0 79 11 200
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 44 8 5 4 1 0 82 10 73
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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 Working on-site 15 85 80
2022 Working remotely 14 86 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 9 91 650
2020 Working remotely 10 90 665
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 15 85 211

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 Working on-site 25 75 10
2022 Working remotely 64 36 40
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 57 43 65
2020 Working remotely 42 58 65
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 49 31

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Working on-site 32 68 10
2022 Working remotely 83 17 40
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 71 29 65
2020 Working remotely 90 10 64
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 78 22 33

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 Working remotely 48 17 2 18 10 5 0 68 29 35
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 50 36 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 45
2020 Working remotely 63 27 2 8 0 0 0 90 8 58
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 41 39 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 26

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 Working on-site 39 27 12 7 3 5 7 75 11 80
2022 Working remotely 55 29 5 5 1 3 3 89 6 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 55 28 6 4 2 2 2 87 7 650
2020 Working remotely 61 24 6 3 2 1 3 89 4 666
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 25 8 2 2 1 3 87 4 210
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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 Working on-site 35 44 20 1 80
2022 Working remotely 24 60 12 4 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 18 63 16 3 655
2020 Working remotely 25 53 18 5 668
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 26 54 19 0 212

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 Working on-site 57 43 25
2022 Working remotely 43 57 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 44 56 125
2020 Working remotely 42 58 166
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 52 57

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 Working on-site 35 14 13 20 17 0 0 49 38 25
2022 Working remotely 22 32 10 18 13 1 4 57 33 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 34 27 10 8 15 2 3 65 25 125
2020 Working remotely 29 31 12 12 9 2 6 65 23 165
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 36 26 14 13 7 0 4 64 21 57

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 Working on-site 8 17 20 28 12 0 15 29 47 25
2022 Working remotely 1 12 14 23 33 5 12 15 68 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 7 25 10 18 28 1 11 36 53 125
2020 Working remotely 12 17 13 19 25 3 11 34 50 166
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 14 18 21 7 21 2 18 40 34 57

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 Working on-site 42 19 5 10 3 6 15 77 17 80
2022 Working remotely 42 12 11 4 4 4 24 74 11 310
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 46 14 10 5 4 3 19 77 11 650
2020 Working remotely 48 17 10 6 5 1 12 76 12 667
2020 Combination of working remotely and on-site 51 15 9 5 5 1 13 78 12 212
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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 Combination of working remotely and on-site 37 31 6 6 20 650

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 Working on-site 95 5 80
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 58 42 650

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 Working on-site 69 31 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 38 62 650

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 Working on-site 71 29 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 64 36 650

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 Working on-site 77 23 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 48 52 650

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 Working on-site 64 36 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 75 650

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 Working on-site 62 38 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 42 58 650

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 Working on-site 43 57 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 21 79 650

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 Working on-site 54 46 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 19 81 650

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 Working on-site 52 48 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 16 84 650

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 Working on-site 61 39 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 33 67 650

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 Working on-site 50 50 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 25 75 650

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 Working on-site 5 95 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 5 95 650

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 Working on-site 4 96 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 11 89 650

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 Working on-site 41 14 16 5 4 3 17 68 12 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 86 9 3 1 1 0 1 96 2 650

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 Working on-site 9 21 19 11 18 3 19 38 38 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 6 14 13 17 43 3 3 64 22 650

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 Working on-site 20 33 16 11 12 4 3 25 57 75
2022 Combination of working remotely and on-site 8 21 20 16 30 3 1 48 31 650
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