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

The results of the 2022 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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 HS 43 35 18 4 0 0 0 78 4 50
2022 HS-06 47 29 18 7 0 0 0 75 7 30
2020 HS 51 27 8 7 7 0 0 78 14 59
2020 HS-06 56 24 12 3 6 0 0 79 9 34
2019 HS 38 38 15 8 2 0 0 75 10 61
2019 HS-06 33 47 11 8 0 0 0 81 8 36
2018 HS 38 48 7 2 5 0 0 86 7 42
2018 HS-06 38 52 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 21

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 HS 19 40 10 27 4 0 0 59 31 50
2022 HS-06 29 28 14 25 3 0 0 57 29 30
2020 HS 37 25 15 12 10 0 0 63 22 59
2020 HS-06 44 26 12 12 6 0 0 71 18 34
2019 HS 12 50 18 12 8 0 0 62 20 60
2019 HS-06 17 54 14 11 3 0 0 71 14 35
2018 HS 29 37 15 10 10 0 0 66 20 41
2018 HS-06 24 48 10 10 10 0 0 71 19 21

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 HS 51 37 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 50
2022 HS-06 61 25 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 30
2020 HS 71 17 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 58
2020 HS-06 73 18 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 33
2019 HS 56 34 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 59
2019 HS-06 66 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 35
2018 HS 68 24 2 2 2 0 0 93 5 41
2018 HS-06 67 29 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 21

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 HS 38 45 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 50
2022 HS-06 39 39 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 30
2020 HS 49 31 8 5 7 0 0 80 12 59
2020 HS-06 53 35 3 3 6 0 0 88 9 34
2019 HS 41 43 10 5 2 0 0 84 7 61
2019 HS-06 39 53 6 3 0 0 0 92 3 36
2018 HS 54 39 2 0 2 2 0 95 3 41
2018 HS-06 43 52 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 21

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 HS 28 40 20 7 6 0 0 67 13 50
2022 HS-06 36 32 25 4 3 0 0 68 7 30
2020 HS 36 29 14 12 9 0 0 66 21 58
2020 HS-06 41 35 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 34
2019 HS 30 35 17 10 8 0 0 65 18 60
2019 HS-06 40 34 11 14 0 0 0 74 14 35
2018 HS 48 26 17 5 5 0 0 74 10 42
2018 HS-06 43 38 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21

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 HS 24 42 23 8 4 0 0 66 12 50
2022 HS-06 29 36 25 7 3 0 0 64 11 30
2020 HS 39 28 16 9 9 0 0 67 18 57
2020 HS-06 48 27 9 6 9 0 0 76 15 33
2019 HS 25 41 18 8 8 0 0 66 16 61
2019 HS-06 31 44 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 36
2018 HS 50 26 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 42
2018 HS-06 48 33 10 5 5 0 0 81 10 21

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 HS 11 21 21 24 5 14 4 39 35 50
2022 HS-06 14 21 21 14 11 11 7 44 30 30
2020 HS 35 19 19 12 5 4 5 60 19 57
2020 HS-06 39 18 27 3 6 0 6 61 10 33
2019 HS 25 25 20 15 13 2 2 51 29 61
2019 HS-06 25 31 14 17 8 3 3 59 26 36
2018 HS 43 19 14 17 7 0 0 62 24 42
2018 HS-06 43 19 5 24 10 0 0 62 33 21
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Leadership

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 HS 12 24 23 6 9 2 24 50 20 50
2022 HS-06 4 7 28 7 14 4 36 18 35 30
2020 HS 22 21 24 5 12 2 14 51 20 58
2020 HS-06 18 15 33 9 6 3 15 41 19 33
2019 HS 21 11 38 2 5 2 21 43 9 61
2019 HS-06 17 11 44 0 0 3 25 38 0 36

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 HS 22 38 20 11 9 0 0 60 20 50
2022 HS-06 18 33 25 14 11 0 0 50 25 30
2020 HS 29 34 16 14 7 0 0 64 21 58
2020 HS-06 30 39 9 15 6 0 0 70 21 33
2019 HS 26 41 15 5 13 0 0 67 18 61
2019 HS-06 28 53 14 3 3 0 0 81 6 36
2018 HS 40 37 9 12 2 0 0 77 14 43
2018 HS-06 32 45 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 22

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 HS 29 32 17 11 9 2 0 62 21 50
2022 HS-06 14 43 14 18 11 0 0 57 29 30
2020 HS 34 25 22 8 8 2 0 60 17 59
2020 HS-06 29 32 24 6 6 3 0 64 12 34
2019 HS 30 33 15 15 7 0 0 63 22 60
2019 HS-06 31 43 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 35
2018 HS 33 42 16 7 2 0 0 74 9 43
2018 HS-06 23 50 14 9 5 0 0 73 14 22

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 HS 24 32 15 9 18 2 0 58 27 50
2022 HS-06 25 32 18 7 14 4 0 59 22 30
2020 HS 31 25 17 12 14 2 0 57 26 59
2020 HS-06 35 35 9 9 12 0 0 71 21 34
2019 HS 28 33 16 16 3 3 0 63 20 61
2019 HS-06 33 36 8 22 0 0 0 69 22 36
2018 HS 38 31 12 2 10 7 0 74 13 42
2018 HS-06 32 45 5 0 14 5 0 81 14 22

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 HS 20 31 15 12 21 0 0 51 34 50
2022 HS-06 22 32 18 14 14 0 0 54 29 30
2020 HS 20 29 20 19 10 0 2 50 29 59
2020 HS-06 26 35 12 18 9 0 0 62 26 34
2019 HS 18 40 20 15 5 0 2 59 20 60
2019 HS-06 31 37 17 14 0 0 0 69 14 35
2018 HS 31 33 10 12 10 5 0 68 23 42
2018 HS-06 18 55 5 9 14 0 0 73 23 22

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 HS 19 25 19 16 20 2 0 45 36 50
2022 HS-06 22 25 18 21 14 0 0 47 36 30
2020 HS 19 14 29 21 14 3 0 34 36 58
2020 HS-06 24 18 24 21 9 3 0 44 31 33
2019 HS 7 46 23 15 7 2 2 54 22 61
2019 HS-06 11 53 22 11 0 3 0 66 11 36
2018 HS 31 24 24 7 10 5 0 58 18 42
2018 HS-06 23 32 32 9 5 0 0 55 14 22

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 HS 17 19 13 28 21 2 0 36 50 50
2022 HS-06 18 7 18 36 21 0 0 25 57 30
2020 HS 15 22 17 27 19 0 0 37 46 59
2020 HS-06 18 26 12 29 15 0 0 44 44 34
2019 HS 13 39 16 20 11 0 0 52 31 61
2019 HS-06 14 39 19 22 6 0 0 53 28 36
2018 HS 17 37 15 15 15 2 0 55 30 41
2018 HS-06 18 36 18 9 18 0 0 55 27 22
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Performance management

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 HS 20 44 6 8 22 0 0 64 31 50
2022 HS-06 18 43 11 7 21 0 0 61 28 30
2020 HS 27 32 15 15 10 0 0 59 25 59
2020 HS-06 32 38 6 18 6 0 0 71 24 34
2019 HS 11 34 26 18 10 0 0 46 28 61
2019 HS-06 11 47 19 17 6 0 0 58 22 36
2018 HS 29 33 17 10 12 0 0 62 21 42
2018 HS-06 29 43 14 0 14 0 0 71 14 21

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 HS 41 41 15 4 0 0 0 82 4 50
2022 HS-06 36 46 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 30
2020 HS 29 42 15 7 7 0 0 71 14 59
2020 HS-06 35 44 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 34
2019 HS 23 55 12 8 2 0 0 78 10 60
2019 HS-06 26 63 3 9 0 0 0 89 9 35
2018 HS 43 43 12 2 0 0 0 86 2 42
2018 HS-06 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21

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 HS 24 31 19 16 9 0 0 56 25 50
2022 HS-06 18 32 28 11 11 0 0 50 21 30
2020 HS 36 27 20 12 5 0 0 63 17 59
2020 HS-06 38 29 18 9 6 0 0 68 15 34
2019 HS 23 30 28 13 7 0 0 52 20 61
2019 HS-06 22 36 28 11 3 0 0 58 14 36
2018 HS 28 40 12 12 9 0 0 67 21 43
2018 HS-06 23 45 9 5 18 0 0 68 23 22

Job fit and development

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 HS 37 39 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 50
2022 HS-06 47 25 11 14 3 0 0 72 18 30
2020 HS 41 41 7 9 2 0 0 83 10 58
2020 HS-06 52 42 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 33
2019 HS 31 44 5 15 5 0 0 75 20 61
2019 HS-06 36 50 3 11 0 0 0 86 11 36
2018 HS 45 40 2 10 2 0 0 86 12 42
2018 HS-06 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 21

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 HS 27 23 21 9 9 2 8 56 21 50
2022 HS-06 15 26 19 11 15 4 11 48 30 25
2020 HS 32 32 19 7 7 2 2 67 14 59
2020 HS-06 35 32 15 6 6 3 3 72 13 34

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 HS 11 22 28 19 9 6 5 37 31 50
2022 HS-06 7 18 28 14 11 11 11 32 32 30
2020 HS 17 24 19 15 12 3 10 47 31 59
2020 HS-06 18 24 18 18 6 3 15 50 29 34
2019 HS 17 25 20 17 17 2 3 44 35 60
2019 HS-06 14 28 22 19 11 3 3 44 32 36
2018 HS 22 29 20 15 10 2 2 54 26 41
2018 HS-06 18 41 18 18 5 0 0 59 23 22

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 HS 58 19 7 4 2 4 6 86 6 50
2022 HS-06 48 26 7 7 0 4 7 84 8 25
2020 HS 56 24 12 0 3 2 3 84 4 59
2020 HS-06 59 21 12 0 3 0 6 84 3 34
2019 HS 59 16 11 5 3 0 5 79 9 61
2019 HS-06 58 19 8 8 0 0 6 82 9 36

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 HS 49 20 13 7 5 0 5 74 13 50
2022 HS-06 54 11 14 3 7 0 11 72 12 30
2020 HS 52 19 9 7 5 3 5 77 13 58
2020 HS-06 61 15 6 3 3 3 9 86 7 33
2019 HS 40 30 13 2 7 2 7 76 9 60
2019 HS-06 43 37 6 3 0 3 9 90 3 35

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 HS 74 11 4 2 4 0 6 90 6 50
2022 HS-06 75 7 7 3 0 0 7 88 4 30
2020 HS 74 5 7 2 3 7 2 87 6 58
2020 HS-06 88 0 9 0 0 0 3 91 0 34
2019 HS 75 7 7 2 2 2 7 89 4 60
2019 HS-06 78 8 8 0 0 0 6 91 0 36

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 HS 66 10 5 4 2 7 7 88 6 50
2022 HS-06 71 4 4 3 0 4 14 91 4 30
2020 HS 73 2 5 3 3 8 5 86 8 59
2020 HS-06 82 0 3 3 3 0 9 90 6 34
2019 HS 62 16 5 0 2 2 13 92 2 61
2019 HS-06 67 19 0 0 3 0 11 97 3 36

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 HS 2 4 14 8 34 10 29 9 68 50
2022 HS-06 0 4 7 11 29 8 42 7 79 30
2020 HS 8 3 20 12 24 2 31 18 53 59
2020 HS-06 6 3 15 6 24 0 47 17 56 34
2019 HS 3 3 20 15 20 3 35 11 57 60
2019 HS-06 3 3 19 8 17 3 47 11 50 36
2018 HS 5 17 19 17 17 0 26 29 45 42
2018 HS-06 0 14 18 18 14 0 36 21 50 22

Empowerment

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 HS 23 33 12 22 9 0 0 56 32 50
2022 HS-06 14 40 14 21 11 0 0 54 32 30
2020 HS 26 38 10 19 7 0 0 64 26 58
2020 HS-06 24 47 9 15 6 0 0 71 21 34
2019 HS 11 39 20 23 7 0 0 51 30 61
2019 HS-06 11 44 17 25 3 0 0 56 28 36
2018 HS 12 54 22 5 7 0 0 66 12 41
2018 HS-06 5 52 33 5 5 0 0 57 10 21

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 HS 33 26 21 9 12 0 0 58 21 50
2022 HS-06 29 29 18 14 11 0 0 57 25 30
2020 HS 34 31 12 15 8 0 0 64 24 59
2020 HS-06 35 38 6 15 6 0 0 74 21 34
2019 HS 21 39 23 11 5 0 0 61 16 61
2019 HS-06 22 44 22 11 0 0 0 67 11 36
2018 HS 22 49 12 2 15 0 0 71 17 41
2018 HS-06 24 52 14 0 10 0 0 76 10 21

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 HS 35 39 11 13 0 0 2 76 13 50
2022 HS-06 36 39 14 11 0 0 0 75 11 30
2020 HS 38 28 22 5 7 0 0 66 12 58
2020 HS-06 48 30 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 33
2019 HS 28 50 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 60
2019 HS-06 33 58 3 6 0 0 0 92 6 36
2018 HS 27 61 5 2 5 0 0 88 7 41
2018 HS-06 19 76 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 21

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 HS 14 21 27 15 16 4 4 38 33 50
2022 HS-06 11 25 29 11 14 7 4 40 28 30
2020 HS 21 31 24 12 9 3 0 54 21 58
2020 HS-06 24 35 21 9 6 6 0 63 16 34
2019 HS 10 46 20 16 7 2 0 57 23 61
2019 HS-06 11 44 28 14 3 0 0 56 17 36
2018 HS 14 43 26 7 7 0 2 59 15 42
2018 HS-06 9 45 41 0 5 0 0 55 5 22

Work-life balance and workload

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 HS 19 49 9 16 7 0 0 68 23 50
2022 HS-06 22 43 11 18 7 0 0 64 25 30
2020 HS 36 36 15 7 7 0 0 71 14 59
2020 HS-06 32 47 9 6 6 0 0 79 12 34
2019 HS 33 36 10 13 8 0 0 69 21 61
2019 HS-06 39 39 6 17 0 0 0 78 17 36
2018 HS 45 31 12 10 2 0 0 76 12 42
2018 HS-06 43 38 5 10 5 0 0 81 14 21

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 HS 34 42 17 0 4 2 0 78 5 50
2022 HS-06 36 42 14 0 4 4 0 81 4 30
2020 HS 45 31 17 5 2 0 0 76 7 58
2020 HS-06 47 35 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 34
2019 HS 38 35 17 7 3 0 0 73 10 60
2019 HS-06 47 25 19 3 6 0 0 72 8 36
2018 HS 53 28 14 0 5 0 0 81 5 43
2018 HS-06 59 23 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 22

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 HS 27 10 12 7 22 2 20 47 38 50
2022 HS-06 4 7 14 11 25 4 36 18 58 30

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 HS 9 68 22 50
2022 HS-06 11 71 19 30
2020 HS 20 64 15 59
2020 HS-06 26 59 15 34
2019 HS 10 67 23 61
2019 HS-06 6 72 22 36
2018 HS 0 65 35 43
2018 HS-06 0 77 23 22

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2020 HS 50 0 33 0 0 17 12
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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 HS 45 35 18 0 2 0 0 80 2 50
2022 HS-06 43 32 21 0 3 0 0 75 3 30
2020 HS 51 34 8 3 3 0 0 85 7 59
2020 HS-06 53 32 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 34
2019 HS 39 41 11 7 2 0 0 80 8 61
2019 HS-06 42 53 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 36
2018 HS 32 49 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 41
2018 HS-06 29 62 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 21

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 HS 21 42 22 11 4 0 0 63 15 50
2022 HS-06 22 36 21 14 7 0 0 57 21 30
2020 HS 24 37 22 7 10 0 0 61 17 59
2020 HS-06 29 38 18 9 6 0 0 68 15 34
2019 HS 25 43 20 7 5 0 0 68 12 60
2019 HS-06 31 44 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 36
2018 HS 32 37 22 7 2 0 0 68 10 41
2018 HS-06 45 36 9 5 5 0 0 82 9 22

Organizational performance

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 HS 10 27 37 19 6 0 2 25 38 50
2022 HS-06 7 39 32 14 3 0 4 18 48 30
2020 HS 14 17 24 31 12 0 2 44 32 58
2020 HS-06 6 21 27 27 15 0 3 44 28 33
2019 HS 7 22 32 30 8 0 2 39 29 60
2019 HS-06 9 14 34 29 11 0 3 41 24 35
2018 HS 5 21 45 10 19 0 0 29 26 42
2018 HS-06 0 18 50 9 23 0 0 32 18 22

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 HS 18 26 34 13 4 0 6 18 47 50
2022 HS-06 11 36 29 18 3 0 4 22 48 30
2020 HS 10 28 24 19 14 2 3 35 40 58
2020 HS-06 6 24 24 24 15 0 6 42 32 33
2019 HS 8 31 34 15 5 3 3 21 42 61
2019 HS-06 6 22 47 17 3 0 6 21 29 36
2018 HS 16 30 21 12 16 0 5 29 49 43
2018 HS-06 9 32 14 23 18 0 5 43 43 22

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 HS 5 8 34 32 15 0 5 50 14 50
2022 HS-06 3 7 25 43 14 0 7 62 11 30
2020 HS 5 14 27 31 17 3 3 51 20 59
2020 HS-06 3 15 21 35 18 3 6 58 19 34
2019 HS 3 3 27 43 17 2 5 64 7 60
2019 HS-06 3 3 17 57 14 3 3 76 6 35
2018 HS 2 9 26 40 21 0 2 62 12 43
2018 HS-06 0 5 23 45 27 0 0 73 5 22

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 HS 17 22 30 15 8 0 9 24 43 50
2022 HS-06 18 25 28 18 3 0 7 23 46 30
2020 HS 20 22 19 22 15 0 2 38 43 59
2020 HS-06 18 21 24 18 18 0 3 36 39 34
2019 HS 25 23 23 20 8 0 2 28 48 61
2019 HS-06 25 28 22 22 3 0 0 25 53 36
2018 HS 23 28 7 23 16 0 2 40 52 43
2018 HS-06 27 23 0 32 18 0 0 50 50 22

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 HS 9 22 27 28 12 0 2 41 32 50
2022 HS-06 0 25 39 33 4 0 0 36 25 30
2020 HS 10 27 22 24 15 0 2 40 38 59
2020 HS-06 6 26 26 18 21 0 3 39 33 34
2019 HS 13 18 31 23 13 2 0 37 32 61
2019 HS-06 11 19 33 28 6 3 0 34 31 36
2018 HS 14 21 19 26 17 2 0 44 37 42
2018 HS-06 14 18 14 41 14 0 0 55 32 22

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 HS 19 12 40 20 4 0 5 25 33 50
2022 HS-06 11 14 36 28 4 0 7 35 27 30
2020 HS 14 19 31 22 10 2 3 34 34 59
2020 HS-06 9 18 35 21 9 3 6 32 29 34
2019 HS 8 21 25 30 7 8 2 40 33 61
2019 HS-06 0 17 31 39 3 8 3 47 19 36
2018 HS 9 21 28 14 16 7 5 34 34 43
2018 HS-06 0 18 32 18 23 5 5 45 20 22

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 HS 13 33 32 19 2 0 2 21 47 50
2022 HS-06 7 25 43 18 3 0 4 22 33 30
2020 HS 17 14 31 19 15 2 3 36 32 59
2020 HS-06 21 12 24 24 15 3 3 41 34 34
2019 HS 11 23 30 20 13 0 3 34 36 61
2019 HS-06 8 17 36 25 11 0 3 37 26 36

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 HS 6 28 26 21 15 4 0 35 38 50
2022 HS-06 7 35 18 25 11 4 0 44 37 30
2020 HS 15 31 25 15 14 0 0 46 29 59
2020 HS-06 24 38 12 18 9 0 0 62 26 34
2019 HS 8 48 20 13 8 2 0 58 22 60
2019 HS-06 11 56 19 14 0 0 0 67 14 36

Diversity and inclusion

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 HS 16 33 10 16 24 0 0 49 41 50
2022 HS-06 15 35 14 18 18 0 0 50 35 30
2020 HS 19 29 12 22 19 0 0 47 41 59
2020 HS-06 24 24 9 29 15 0 0 47 44 34
2019 HS 34 23 15 13 15 0 0 57 28 61
2019 HS-06 31 25 22 14 8 0 0 56 22 36
2018 HS 26 35 21 14 5 0 0 60 19 43
2018 HS-06 27 41 23 0 9 0 0 68 9 22

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 HS 19 47 13 18 4 0 0 66 22 50
2022 HS-06 18 57 11 14 0 0 0 75 14 30
2020 HS 27 41 14 8 10 0 0 68 19 59
2020 HS-06 29 47 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 34
2019 HS 30 49 8 7 7 0 0 79 13 61
2019 HS-06 33 50 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 36
2018 HS 35 40 7 14 5 0 0 74 19 43
2018 HS-06 32 50 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22

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 HS 19 38 20 9 6 6 2 62 16 50
2022 HS-06 11 43 28 4 4 11 0 60 8 30
2020 HS 32 30 26 7 5 0 0 61 12 57
2020 HS-06 33 39 15 3 9 0 0 73 12 33
2019 HS 18 48 18 8 8 0 0 66 16 61
2019 HS-06 22 47 19 6 6 0 0 69 11 36
2018 HS 28 42 21 2 5 2 0 71 7 43
2018 HS-06 23 50 23 0 5 0 0 73 5 22

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 HS 34 17 32 8 6 0 2 53 14 50
2022 HS-06 36 14 39 11 0 0 0 50 11 30
2020 HS 29 31 19 14 7 0 0 60 21 58
2020 HS-06 33 30 18 12 6 0 0 64 18 33
2019 HS 25 47 12 10 5 2 0 73 15 60
2019 HS-06 28 50 11 8 0 3 0 80 9 36
2018 HS 44 27 24 5 0 0 0 71 5 41
2018 HS-06 38 38 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 21

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 HS 29 30 25 9 0 6 2 63 10 50
2022 HS-06 29 25 25 11 0 7 4 60 12 30
2020 HS 42 24 19 2 5 8 0 72 7 59
2020 HS-06 47 24 18 3 3 6 0 75 6 34
2019 HS 40 23 25 2 3 7 0 68 5 60
2019 HS-06 46 26 23 0 0 6 0 76 0 35
2018 HS 38 33 24 2 2 0 0 71 5 42
2018 HS-06 33 43 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 21

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 HS 31 47 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 50
2022 HS-06 40 39 14 4 3 0 0 78 7 30
2020 HS 51 33 5 4 7 0 0 84 11 57
2020 HS-06 59 29 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 34
2019 HS 39 48 8 0 5 0 0 87 5 61
2019 HS-06 47 42 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 36
2018 HS 53 33 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 40
2018 HS-06 47 37 5 5 5 0 0 84 11 19

Anti-racism

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 HS 30 41 9 7 2 8 4 80 10 50
2022 HS-06 29 39 18 0 0 7 7 79 0 30

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 HS 30 41 13 5 4 5 2 76 9 50
2022 HS-06 25 42 18 0 4 7 4 76 4 30

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 HS 28 21 22 7 2 15 6 61 11 50
2022 HS-06 36 32 7 4 4 11 7 83 9 30
2020 HS 42 22 20 2 5 8 0 70 7 59
2020 HS-06 53 12 18 3 6 9 0 71 10 34

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 HS 39 37 11 2 6 4 2 80 8 50
2022 HS-06 45 37 7 0 7 4 0 85 8 25
2020 HS 41 41 9 3 3 2 0 84 7 58
2020 HS-06 41 47 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 34

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 HS 4 24 32 5 0 27 7 43 8 50
2022 HS-06 7 29 28 0 0 25 11 56 0 30

Ethical workplace

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 HS 7 38 23 13 17 2 0 46 31 50
2022 HS-06 7 35 29 21 7 0 0 43 29 30
2020 HS 14 31 20 20 15 0 0 44 36 59
2020 HS-06 21 32 15 21 12 0 0 53 32 34
2019 HS 13 38 21 15 11 2 0 52 27 61
2019 HS-06 19 44 19 14 3 0 0 64 17 36
2018 HS 14 44 19 9 12 0 2 60 21 43
2018 HS-06 14 50 14 5 14 0 5 67 19 22

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 HS 25 33 23 9 6 2 2 61 15 50
2022 HS-06 22 36 18 11 7 4 4 62 19 30
2020 HS 27 34 19 7 12 2 0 62 19 59
2020 HS-06 32 32 15 9 9 3 0 67 18 34
2019 HS 30 40 12 10 7 2 0 71 17 60
2019 HS-06 34 43 11 9 3 0 0 77 11 35
2018 HS 43 35 13 8 0 3 0 79 8 40
2018 HS-06 48 33 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 21

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 HS 16 45 27 6 6 0 0 62 12 50
2022 HS-06 18 46 28 0 7 0 0 64 7 30
2020 HS 27 32 25 5 10 0 0 59 15 59
2020 HS-06 35 32 18 6 9 0 0 68 15 34
2019 HS 28 38 18 8 5 3 0 68 14 61
2019 HS-06 36 42 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 36
2018 HS 39 22 32 5 2 0 0 61 7 41
2018 HS-06 41 23 23 9 5 0 0 64 14 22

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 HS 14 24 25 19 12 4 2 40 33 50
2022 HS-06 14 18 36 14 11 4 4 34 27 30
2020 HS 21 21 17 22 16 3 0 43 39 58
2020 HS-06 27 18 21 21 6 6 0 48 29 33
2019 HS 15 22 23 13 22 5 0 39 37 60
2019 HS-06 20 23 34 14 9 0 0 43 23 35
2018 HS 20 29 22 17 7 2 2 51 26 41
2018 HS-06 23 27 32 14 5 0 0 50 18 22

Physical environment and equipment

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 HS 39 40 4 17 0 0 0 79 17 50
2022 HS-06 43 53 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 30
2020 HS 51 37 3 7 2 0 0 88 8 59
2020 HS-06 62 35 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 34

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 HS 47 44 4 4 2 0 0 91 5 50
2022 HS-06 50 43 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 30
2020 HS 49 32 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 59
2020 HS-06 62 32 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 34
2019 HS 46 36 3 13 2 0 0 82 15 61
2019 HS-06 61 31 3 6 0 0 0 92 6 36

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 HS 46 36 4 11 4 0 0 82 14 50
2022 HS-06 64 25 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 30
2020 HS 46 33 5 9 5 0 2 80 14 57
2020 HS-06 55 33 3 3 3 0 3 91 6 33
2019 HS 43 41 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 61
2019 HS-06 50 44 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 36

Use of official languages

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 HS 60 39 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 50
2022 HS-06 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2020 HS 72 23 2 2 0 0 2 96 2 57
2020 HS-06 79 18 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 34

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 HS 77 10 6 2 0 0 5 92 2 50
2022 HS-06 86 7 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 30
2019 HS 75 13 5 3 0 0 3 91 3 60
2019 HS-06 83 11 3 0 0 0 3 97 0 35

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 HS 21 25 18 16 6 12 2 54 25 50
2022 HS-06 7 32 7 28 7 15 4 48 43 30
2020 HS 19 29 17 14 10 7 5 54 27 59
2020 HS-06 21 26 18 15 9 6 6 53 27 34
2019 HS 31 18 11 15 11 11 2 57 30 61
2019 HS-06 36 17 11 11 14 8 3 59 28 36

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 HS 13 87 50
2020 HS 19 81 59
2020 HS-06 15 85 34
2019 HS 20 80 60
2019 HS-06 14 86 35
2018 HS 16 84 43

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 HS 55 45 11
2019 HS 58 42 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 HS 0 100 12

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
2020 HS 0 100 11
2019 HS 0 100 12

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 HS 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 HS 0 100 11
2019 HS 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 HS 45 55 11
2019 HS 42 58 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 HS 55 45 11
2019 HS 58 42 12

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 HS 45 55 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 HS 0 100 11
2019 HS 0 100 12

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 HS 55 45 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 HS 42 58 12

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
2020 HS 55 45 11
2019 HS 50 50 12

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
2019 HS 50 50 12

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
2020 HS 0 100 11
2019 HS 0 100 12

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
2020 HS 45 55 11

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 HS 0 100 12

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 HS 14 17 23 8 12 21 5 42 27 50
2020 HS 24 25 19 15 10 7 0 53 27 59
2020 HS-06 35 24 12 15 9 6 0 63 25 34
2019 HS 16 20 20 11 10 15 8 47 28 61
2019 HS-06 19 22 22 8 3 19 6 56 15 36
2018 HS 27 24 29 5 2 10 2 58 8 41
2018 HS-06 25 25 30 0 5 10 5 59 6 20

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 HS 25 22 29 9 9 5 0 50 19 50
2022 HS-06 32 21 29 7 0 11 0 60 8 30
2020 HS 34 25 19 8 8 5 0 63 18 59
2020 HS-06 47 24 15 0 12 3 0 73 12 34
2019 HS 32 32 13 7 10 5 2 68 18 60
2019 HS-06 39 39 8 6 3 3 3 82 9 36
2018 HS 38 29 19 2 7 5 0 70 10 42
2018 HS-06 38 33 19 0 5 5 0 75 5 21

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 HS 10 90 50
2019 HS 10 90 60

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 HS 18 11 29 9 2 24 7 42 16 50
2022 HS-06 18 14 32 3 0 18 14 47 5 30
2020 HS 27 25 22 3 7 14 2 62 12 59
2020 HS-06 38 24 15 3 3 15 3 75 7 34
2019 HS 26 25 11 3 8 20 7 69 16 61
2019 HS-06 31 28 8 6 3 19 6 78 11 36
2018 HS 33 28 19 0 5 12 5 72 6 43
2018 HS-06 32 36 9 0 5 14 5 83 6 22

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 HS 32 27 29 5 2 5 0 62 7 50
2022 HS-06 32 25 39 0 0 4 0 59 0 30
2020 HS 34 24 19 3 9 10 0 65 13 58
2020 HS-06 50 18 15 3 6 9 0 74 10 34
2019 HS 38 30 8 3 7 12 2 79 12 60
2019 HS-06 47 25 6 6 3 11 3 84 10 36
2018 HS 44 28 12 2 5 9 0 79 8 43
2018 HS-06 45 36 5 0 5 9 0 90 5 22

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 HS 11 89 50
2022 HS-06 8 92 30
2020 HS 14 86 58
2020 HS-06 9 91 33
2019 HS 18 82 61
2019 HS-06 17 83 36

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 HS 100 0 11

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
2019 HS 27 45 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11

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 HS 27 22 15 19 7 6 4 55 29 50
2022 HS-06 15 25 21 18 11 4 7 44 32 30
2020 HS 27 34 22 7 8 0 2 62 16 59
2020 HS-06 24 38 24 3 9 0 3 64 12 34

Future of work

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 HS 100 0 50
2022 HS-06 100 0 30

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 HS 50 50 50
2022 HS-06 57 43 30

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 HS 68 32 50
2022 HS-06 75 25 30

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 HS 39 61 50
2022 HS-06 43 57 30

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 HS 44 56 50
2022 HS-06 32 68 30

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 HS 25 75 50
2022 HS-06 21 79 30

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 HS 17 83 50
2022 HS-06 18 82 30

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 HS 49 51 50
2022 HS-06 54 46 30

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 HS 42 58 50
2022 HS-06 40 60 30

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 HS 37 63 50
2022 HS-06 43 57 30

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 HS 45 55 50
2022 HS-06 47 53 30

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 HS 6 94 50
2022 HS-06 7 93 30

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 HS 2 98 50
2022 HS-06 0 100 30

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 HS 23 16 6 2 6 2 46 75 15 50
2022 HS-06 7 18 4 4 3 4 61 70 20 30

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 HS 0 9 20 4 13 0 54 38 20 50
2022 HS-06 0 4 11 4 3 0 79 33 17 30

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 HS 5 18 11 7 25 12 22 48 35 50
2022 HS-06 4 18 14 7 18 11 29 41 35 30
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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 HS 39 23 10 13 13 0 2 63 26 50
2022 HS-06 28 25 15 14 14 0 4 55 30 30
2020 HS 35 30 9 12 12 0 2 66 25 57
2020 HS-06 39 33 6 9 12 0 0 73 21 33

A psychologically healthy workplace

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 HS 2 2 17 7 42 4 28 70 5 50
2022 HS-06 4 4 11 3 39 7 32 71 12 30

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 HS 18 45 13 7 13 5 0 66 21 50
2022 HS-06 22 32 21 11 11 4 0 55 22 30
2020 HS 20 36 15 17 10 2 0 57 28 59
2020 HS-06 18 38 15 21 6 3 0 58 27 34
2019 HS 18 41 16 15 7 3 0 61 22 61
2019 HS-06 19 39 19 17 3 3 0 60 20 36
2018 HS 26 33 23 19 0 0 0 58 19 43
2018 HS-06 23 32 32 14 0 0 0 55 14 22

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 HS 7 36 33 20 4 50
2022 HS-06 11 36 28 21 4 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 HS 30 26 16 8 9 11 0 63 19 50
2022 HS-06 21 21 22 11 7 18 0 52 22 30
2020 HS 24 43 17 3 10 2 0 68 14 58
2020 HS-06 27 48 12 3 6 3 0 78 9 33

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 HS 33 13 11 21 19 2 0 48 41 50
2022 HS-06 21 18 22 18 21 0 0 39 39 30
2020 HS 22 36 3 20 17 0 2 59 38 59
2020 HS-06 24 38 0 21 18 0 0 62 38 34

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 HS 12 34 19 19 10 4 2 49 31 50
2022 HS-06 11 36 18 18 7 7 4 52 28 30
2020 HS 24 29 17 16 14 0 0 53 29 58
2020 HS-06 24 35 18 12 12 0 0 59 24 34
2019 HS 18 32 15 18 15 2 0 51 34 60
2019 HS-06 14 43 14 23 6 0 0 57 29 35
2018 HS 26 37 19 12 7 0 0 63 19 43
2018 HS-06 23 45 14 9 9 0 0 68 18 22

Work-related stress

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 HS 25 33 9 12 17 0 4 61 30 50
2022 HS-06 32 25 11 14 14 0 4 59 29 30
2020 HS 32 29 17 14 7 0 2 62 21 59
2020 HS-06 35 32 18 6 6 0 3 70 12 34
2019 HS 39 18 13 11 18 0 0 57 30 61
2019 HS-06 42 25 14 6 14 0 0 67 19 36
2018 HS 31 26 14 17 12 0 0 57 29 42
2018 HS-06 36 18 14 14 18 0 0 55 32 22

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 HS 22 28 23 12 13 0 2 51 25 50
2022 HS-06 18 40 18 18 7 0 0 57 25 30
2020 HS 20 27 19 20 12 0 2 48 33 59
2020 HS-06 21 35 12 21 12 0 0 56 32 34
2019 HS 30 21 23 18 8 0 0 51 26 61
2019 HS-06 25 25 25 17 8 0 0 50 25 36
2018 HS 29 31 14 12 14 0 0 60 26 42
2018 HS-06 23 36 18 5 18 0 0 59 23 22

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 HS 33 32 15 4 8 0 7 71 13 50
2022 HS-06 36 36 7 7 3 0 11 80 12 30
2020 HS 38 33 21 7 0 0 2 72 7 58
2020 HS-06 48 27 15 6 0 0 3 78 6 33
2019 HS 43 30 13 7 3 0 3 76 10 60
2019 HS-06 44 28 19 6 3 0 0 72 8 36
2018 HS 43 43 10 2 2 0 0 86 5 42
2018 HS-06 50 41 5 0 5 0 0 91 5 22

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 HS 20 22 19 16 20 0 2 44 37 50
2022 HS-06 25 14 21 14 25 0 0 40 39 30
2020 HS 19 25 15 15 22 0 3 46 39 59
2020 HS-06 15 32 12 18 24 0 0 47 41 34
2019 HS 18 17 23 17 23 0 2 36 41 60
2019 HS-06 6 22 31 17 25 0 0 28 42 36
2018 HS 10 29 19 21 21 0 0 38 43 42
2018 HS-06 5 32 14 23 27 0 0 36 50 22

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 HS 39 16 5 2 2 0 37 87 6 50
2022 HS-06 40 11 4 3 0 0 42 88 6 30
2020 HS 64 14 10 2 0 0 10 87 2 59
2020 HS-06 68 9 12 0 0 0 12 87 0 34
2019 HS 55 10 10 2 2 0 22 83 4 60
2019 HS-06 56 11 8 0 3 0 22 86 4 36
2018 HS 60 19 2 2 2 0 14 92 5 43
2018 HS-06 59 18 5 5 5 0 9 85 10 22

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 HS 29 21 24 9 8 2 7 56 18 50
2022 HS-06 36 25 18 11 7 0 4 63 18 30
2020 HS 41 32 14 5 7 0 2 74 12 59
2020 HS-06 44 32 12 3 6 0 3 79 9 34
2019 HS 37 35 18 3 5 0 2 73 8 60
2019 HS-06 31 43 20 0 6 0 0 74 6 35
2018 HS 37 40 14 5 2 0 2 79 7 43
2018 HS-06 32 50 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22

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 HS 19 43 14 8 10 0 5 66 20 50
2022 HS-06 22 50 11 4 7 0 7 77 12 30
2020 HS 22 42 15 8 10 0 2 66 19 59
2020 HS-06 26 47 9 9 6 0 3 76 15 34
2019 HS 33 30 17 12 7 2 0 64 19 60
2019 HS-06 37 29 20 9 3 3 0 68 12 35
2018 HS 29 44 15 7 2 2 0 75 10 41
2018 HS-06 32 55 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 22

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 HS 23 40 15 7 9 2 4 67 17 45
2022 HS-06 18 46 18 0 11 0 7 69 12 30
2020 HS 25 34 24 7 10 0 0 59 17 59
2020 HS-06 26 41 15 12 6 0 0 68 18 34
2019 HS 35 37 15 8 3 0 2 73 12 60
2019 HS-06 43 37 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 35
2018 HS 19 55 12 12 0 2 0 76 12 42
2018 HS-06 23 59 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22

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 HS 26 35 23 4 8 0 4 64 13 50
2022 HS-06 33 32 18 4 11 0 3 67 15 30
2020 HS 31 38 16 3 10 0 2 70 14 58
2020 HS-06 36 42 9 3 6 0 3 81 9 33
2019 HS 42 23 20 7 7 0 2 66 14 60
2019 HS-06 44 31 17 6 3 0 0 75 8 36
2018 HS 36 31 21 10 2 0 0 67 12 42
2018 HS-06 45 32 18 0 5 0 0 77 5 22

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 HS 22 39 13 8 11 2 5 66 20 50
2022 HS-06 18 46 14 3 14 0 3 67 18 30
2020 HS 31 34 19 5 10 0 0 66 16 58
2020 HS-06 38 29 18 6 9 0 0 68 15 34
2019 HS 28 35 17 10 10 0 0 63 20 60
2019 HS-06 23 43 17 9 9 0 0 66 17 35

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 HS 33 33 14 9 8 0 3 68 17 50
2022 HS-06 32 36 7 14 11 0 0 68 25 30
2020 HS 42 31 14 12 2 0 0 73 14 59
2020 HS-06 56 29 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 34

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 HS 24 33 24 8 5 2 4 60 14 50
2022 HS-06 39 29 11 11 3 4 3 73 15 30
2020 HS 34 32 24 7 3 0 0 66 10 59
2020 HS-06 35 32 26 6 0 0 0 68 6 34
2019 HS 45 35 13 3 2 0 2 81 5 60
2019 HS-06 40 43 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 35
2018 HS 36 38 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 42
2018 HS-06 36 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 22

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 HS 42 33 17 4 0 0 5 79 4 50
2022 HS-06 50 32 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 30
2020 HS 38 31 16 5 10 0 0 69 16 58
2020 HS-06 42 30 18 6 3 0 0 73 9 33
2019 HS 51 18 16 11 3 0 0 69 15 61
2019 HS-06 50 22 14 14 0 0 0 72 14 36
2018 HS 44 29 15 12 0 0 0 73 12 41
2018 HS-06 45 27 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 22

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 HS 20 37 23 4 12 0 4 59 17 50
2022 HS-06 30 40 15 4 7 0 4 73 11 25
2020 HS 39 25 12 18 5 0 2 64 23 57
2020 HS-06 47 25 9 13 3 0 3 74 16 32

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 HS 56 15 8 5 0 5 11 84 6 50
2022 HS-06 57 11 3 7 0 4 18 87 9 30
2020 HS 61 17 3 7 5 3 3 84 13 59
2020 HS-06 68 18 6 3 3 0 3 88 6 34
2019 HS 66 16 5 0 5 2 7 89 5 61
2019 HS-06 72 17 3 0 3 3 3 94 3 36
2018 HS 54 24 15 5 0 0 2 80 5 41
2018 HS-06 55 32 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 22

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 HS 65 16 8 2 7 2 0 83 9 50
2022 HS-06 71 18 3 4 0 4 0 93 4 30
2020 HS 65 12 5 5 9 2 2 80 15 57
2020 HS-06 79 6 3 6 6 0 0 85 12 33
2019 HS 66 10 7 10 7 0 0 76 17 59
2019 HS-06 74 11 6 9 0 0 0 86 9 35
2018 HS 68 17 7 2 2 2 0 88 5 41
2018 HS-06 62 29 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 21

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 HS 33 46 16 3 2 0 0 79 5 50
2022 HS-06 26 50 21 0 4 0 0 75 4 30
2020 HS 43 28 10 7 10 2 0 72 18 58
2020 HS-06 52 27 6 0 12 3 0 81 13 33
2019 HS 44 28 13 5 8 0 2 73 13 61
2019 HS-06 44 31 17 3 3 0 3 77 6 36
2018 HS 56 21 16 5 0 2 0 79 5 43
2018 HS-06 64 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 22

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 HS 43 25 11 9 7 0 4 71 17 50
2022 HS-06 36 29 18 7 7 0 3 67 15 30
2020 HS 53 23 11 4 9 0 2 77 13 57
2020 HS-06 58 21 9 6 6 0 0 79 12 33
2019 HS 41 26 8 11 11 0 2 68 23 61
2019 HS-06 42 31 14 11 3 0 0 72 14 36
2018 HS 57 17 17 5 2 0 2 76 7 42
2018 HS-06 59 14 14 9 5 0 0 73 14 22

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 HS 43 12 0 3 0 0 42 94 6 45
2022 HS-06 39 15 0 0 0 0 46 100 0 25
2020 HS 56 7 3 0 0 0 34 95 0 59
2020 HS-06 50 9 0 0 0 0 41 100 0 34
2019 HS 46 5 2 2 2 0 44 91 6 57
2019 HS-06 46 6 0 0 3 0 46 95 5 35
2018 HS 49 7 5 2 2 0 35 86 7 43
2018 HS-06 41 14 5 5 0 0 36 86 7 22

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 HS 56 23 10 5 0 0 6 84 5 50
2022 HS-06 61 28 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 30
2020 HS 53 29 7 0 5 0 5 87 5 58
2020 HS-06 59 29 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 34
2019 HS 75 8 3 5 2 0 7 89 7 61
2019 HS-06 72 11 6 3 0 0 8 91 3 36
2018 HS 66 20 10 0 0 0 5 90 0 41
2018 HS-06 67 29 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 21

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 HS 78 7 0 5 0 0 10 95 5 50
2022 HS-06 86 7 0 4 0 0 4 96 4 30
2020 HS 65 16 5 5 2 0 7 87 8 57
2020 HS-06 67 18 0 3 3 0 9 93 7 33
2019 HS 74 13 3 3 3 0 3 90 7 61
2019 HS-06 81 8 0 6 3 0 3 91 9 36
2018 HS 70 14 7 2 2 0 5 88 5 43
2018 HS-06 86 9 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 22

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 HS 54 30 7 2 6 0 2 86 8 50
2022 HS-06 61 25 3 4 7 0 0 86 11 30
2020 HS 53 34 7 3 2 0 2 88 5 59
2020 HS-06 47 41 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 34
2019 HS 51 33 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 61
2019 HS-06 50 39 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 36
2018 HS 50 26 14 5 2 0 2 78 7 42
2018 HS-06 59 23 14 5 0 0 0 82 5 22

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 HS 9 34 42 10 5 0 0 43 16 50
2022 HS-06 11 39 32 11 7 0 0 50 18 30
2020 HS 12 29 40 9 10 0 0 41 19 58
2020 HS-06 12 29 44 6 9 0 0 41 15 34
2019 HS 13 41 30 8 8 0 0 54 16 61
2019 HS-06 11 47 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 36
2018 HS 26 33 29 10 2 0 0 60 12 42
2018 HS-06 24 38 29 10 0 0 0 62 10 21

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 HS 6 29 36 30 0 0 0 30 34 45
2022 HS-06 3 25 32 39 0 0 0 39 28 30
2020 HS 14 28 38 16 5 0 0 21 41 58
2020 HS-06 12 32 38 15 3 0 0 18 44 34
2019 HS 5 18 45 20 12 0 0 32 23 60
2019 HS-06 0 20 46 26 9 0 0 34 20 35
2018 HS 10 12 26 36 17 0 0 52 21 42
2018 HS-06 10 14 14 43 19 0 0 62 24 21
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Pay or other compensation issues

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 HS 10 75 15 0 50
2022 HS-06 7 75 18 0 30
2020 HS 12 67 19 2 58
2020 HS-06 9 68 21 3 34

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 HS 55 9 4 5 0 0 27 87 7 50
2022 HS-06 54 7 4 7 0 0 29 85 10 30
2020 HS 54 12 8 8 3 2 12 76 14 59
2020 HS-06 68 9 6 6 6 3 3 81 13 34
2019 HS 46 17 7 12 3 0 15 74 18 59
2019 HS-06 53 22 6 0 0 0 19 93 0 36
2018 HS 68 8 3 10 8 3 3 79 18 40
2018 HS-06 71 10 0 14 0 0 5 85 15 21
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