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 - ST

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 ST 25 48 18 4 5 0 0 73 8 70
2020 ST 40 44 13 2 2 0 0 84 4 55
2019 ST 35 43 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 68
2019 ST-03 40 40 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2018 ST 39 36 19 5 2 0 0 75 6 64
2018 ST-03 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 ST 18 33 30 9 8 1 0 52 18 70
2020 ST 38 42 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 55
2019 ST 28 31 22 12 6 0 0 60 18 67
2019 ST-03 33 27 13 13 13 0 0 60 27 15
2018 ST 33 33 14 13 6 2 0 67 19 64
2018 ST-03 60 13 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15

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 ST 46 40 13 0 1 0 0 86 1 70
2020 ST 64 31 4 0 2 0 0 95 2 55
2019 ST 43 45 11 2 0 0 0 88 2 65
2019 ST-03 33 53 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2018 ST 65 22 11 0 0 2 0 89 0 63
2018 ST-03 67 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 ST 33 45 14 4 2 1 0 79 7 70
2020 ST 55 32 11 0 2 0 0 88 2 56
2019 ST 40 47 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 68
2019 ST-03 47 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2018 ST 48 34 13 2 2 2 0 84 3 64
2018 ST-03 67 13 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15

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 ST 33 29 25 4 8 1 0 63 12 70
2020 ST 47 29 22 2 0 0 0 76 2 55
2019 ST 39 24 24 7 6 0 0 63 13 67
2019 ST-03 40 33 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2018 ST 43 26 17 5 6 3 0 71 11 65
2018 ST-03 67 20 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15

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 ST 30 33 26 8 2 1 0 63 10 70
2020 ST 44 35 16 5 0 0 0 78 5 55
2019 ST 34 25 28 6 7 0 0 59 13 68
2019 ST-03 40 33 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2018 ST 38 34 17 6 3 2 0 73 9 65
2018 ST-03 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15

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 ST 26 32 22 3 12 5 0 61 16 70
2020 ST 38 27 24 7 2 2 0 67 9 55
2019 ST 32 28 18 7 15 0 0 60 22 68
2019 ST-03 33 33 7 20 7 0 0 67 27 15
2018 ST 31 31 20 11 3 3 0 65 15 64
2018 ST-03 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
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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 ST 24 35 18 6 3 1 12 68 11 70
2020 ST 36 34 23 4 2 0 2 71 5 56
2019 ST 22 37 18 12 4 3 4 63 17 68
2019 ST-03 33 40 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15

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 ST 32 32 20 7 6 2 0 66 13 70
2020 ST 39 38 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 56
2019 ST 38 40 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 68
2019 ST-03 40 40 0 7 13 0 0 80 20 15
2018 ST 26 35 20 9 5 3 2 65 15 65
2018 ST-03 53 20 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15

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 ST 42 28 20 3 8 0 0 69 11 70
2020 ST 43 32 14 9 2 0 0 75 11 56
2019 ST 34 41 16 1 7 0 0 75 9 68
2019 ST-03 47 27 13 0 13 0 0 73 13 15
2018 ST 38 32 20 2 6 2 0 72 8 65
2018 ST-03 67 13 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15

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 ST 21 33 30 5 8 3 0 55 14 70
2020 ST 40 31 16 5 4 4 0 74 9 55
2019 ST 24 31 18 18 7 3 0 56 26 68
2019 ST-03 33 27 13 20 0 7 0 64 21 15
2018 ST 26 34 18 6 6 9 0 66 14 65
2018 ST-03 47 33 7 7 0 7 0 86 7 15

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 ST 16 32 30 9 11 2 0 49 20 70
2020 ST 40 27 16 13 4 0 0 67 16 55
2019 ST 26 24 25 15 7 3 0 52 23 68
2019 ST-03 40 20 13 20 0 7 0 64 21 15
2018 ST 28 28 19 11 8 6 0 60 20 64
2018 ST-03 60 20 7 7 0 7 0 86 7 15

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 ST 9 32 24 17 12 7 0 44 30 70
2020 ST 31 33 24 5 7 0 0 64 13 55
2019 ST 18 28 24 21 9 1 0 46 30 68
2019 ST-03 27 27 20 20 0 7 0 57 21 15
2018 ST 17 31 23 17 5 8 0 52 23 65
2018 ST-03 27 47 13 7 0 7 0 79 7 15

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 ST 15 29 25 15 11 5 0 46 27 70
2020 ST 27 40 13 15 5 0 0 67 20 55
2019 ST 15 25 26 25 7 1 0 40 33 68
2019 ST-03 13 20 20 33 7 7 0 36 43 15
2018 ST 18 26 25 15 11 5 0 47 27 65
2018 ST-03 27 33 20 13 0 7 0 64 14 15
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Workforce

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 ST 23 27 22 15 13 0 0 50 27 70
2020 ST 34 36 16 11 4 0 0 70 14 56
2019 ST 28 28 21 12 10 0 0 57 22 67
2019 ST-03 20 33 13 13 20 0 0 53 33 15
2018 ST 27 29 29 6 10 0 0 56 16 63
2018 ST-03 60 20 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15

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 ST 31 41 17 7 2 1 0 73 10 70
2020 ST 40 35 20 4 2 0 0 75 5 55
2019 ST 27 46 16 9 1 0 0 73 10 67
2019 ST-03 20 33 27 13 7 0 0 53 20 15
2018 ST 28 38 17 13 5 0 0 66 17 64
2018 ST-03 47 20 27 0 7 0 0 67 7 15

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 ST 33 29 15 17 5 1 0 63 22 70
2020 ST 45 34 13 5 4 0 0 79 9 56
2019 ST 36 28 18 15 3 0 0 64 18 67
2019 ST-03 43 36 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2018 ST 32 34 12 8 9 3 2 69 18 65
2018 ST-03 60 13 13 0 7 0 7 79 7 15

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 ST 14 45 24 12 5 0 0 59 17 70
2020 ST 44 27 15 11 4 0 0 71 15 55
2019 ST 24 43 19 9 4 0 1 67 13 68
2019 ST-03 20 40 13 13 7 0 7 64 21 15
2018 ST 31 33 13 17 6 0 0 64 23 64
2018 ST-03 47 27 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15

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 ST 33 27 25 8 5 2 0 62 13 70
2020 ST 35 33 24 4 2 0 4 70 6 55

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 ST 15 33 30 9 11 3 0 49 20 70
2020 ST 25 30 27 13 5 0 0 55 18 56
2019 ST 21 24 26 13 12 0 4 46 26 68
2019 ST-03 13 33 7 13 27 0 7 50 43 15
2018 ST 19 33 22 9 9 6 2 56 20 64
2018 ST-03 27 40 20 7 0 7 0 71 7 15

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 ST 52 25 13 1 0 4 4 84 1 70
2020 ST 58 25 5 2 2 0 7 90 4 55
2019 ST 60 16 12 1 1 0 9 84 3 68
2019 ST-03 47 33 7 0 0 0 13 92 0 15

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 ST 41 22 15 14 1 5 3 68 16 70
2020 ST 54 18 14 7 2 0 5 75 9 56
2019 ST 43 25 13 4 9 0 4 72 14 67
2019 ST-03 33 27 13 7 20 0 0 60 27 15

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 ST 60 15 10 3 2 2 7 83 6 70
2020 ST 75 18 2 2 0 0 4 96 2 55
2019 ST 63 12 10 1 3 4 6 83 5 67
2019 ST-03 79 7 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14

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 ST 47 18 15 3 0 2 14 78 4 70
2020 ST 71 14 7 2 0 2 4 91 2 56
2019 ST 61 13 12 1 1 1 9 83 3 67
2019 ST-03 80 0 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15

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 ST 14 23 19 19 14 7 4 42 37 70
2020 ST 18 21 30 13 13 4 2 42 26 56
2019 ST 18 18 21 18 21 0 4 38 41 67
2019 ST-03 7 13 27 13 33 0 7 21 50 15
2018 ST 11 24 16 14 21 5 10 41 41 63
2018 ST-03 20 13 13 20 7 7 20 45 36 15

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 ST 20 40 25 7 8 0 0 60 15 70
2020 ST 32 54 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 56
2019 ST 28 37 16 13 4 0 0 66 18 67
2019 ST-03 20 53 0 13 13 0 0 73 27 15
2018 ST 33 31 22 13 2 0 0 64 14 64
2018 ST-03 60 20 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15

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 ST 25 34 27 6 7 1 0 59 13 70
2020 ST 38 41 16 4 2 0 0 79 5 56
2019 ST 31 30 27 9 3 0 0 61 12 67
2019 ST-03 27 40 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2018 ST 30 28 27 9 6 0 0 58 16 64
2018 ST-03 60 20 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15

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 ST 20 41 23 6 9 1 0 61 16 70
2020 ST 35 51 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 55
2019 ST 27 37 22 10 3 0 0 64 13 67
2019 ST-03 36 50 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14
2018 ST 33 30 23 11 3 0 0 63 14 64
2018 ST-03 60 20 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15

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 ST 19 28 28 17 6 2 0 48 24 70
2020 ST 29 43 18 9 0 0 2 73 9 56
2019 ST 19 38 21 15 3 4 0 60 18 68
2019 ST-03 20 40 7 27 0 7 0 64 29 15
2018 ST 19 37 23 11 6 3 0 58 18 62
2018 ST-03 43 36 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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 ST 34 34 22 5 5 0 0 68 10 70
2020 ST 48 38 7 4 2 0 2 87 5 56
2019 ST 41 35 13 6 4 0 0 76 10 68
2019 ST-03 53 27 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 15
2018 ST 42 38 11 8 2 0 0 80 9 64
2018 ST-03 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15

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 ST 45 38 16 0 0 1 0 84 0 70
2020 ST 55 35 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 55
2019 ST 48 35 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 66
2019 ST-03 47 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2018 ST 44 38 8 5 3 2 2 84 8 64
2018 ST-03 50 29 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14

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 ST 33 20 22 6 8 5 5 60 16 70

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 ST 26 53 21 70
2020 ST 23 50 27 56
2019 ST 19 47 34 68
2019 ST-03 33 27 40 15
2018 ST 19 44 37 63
2018 ST-03 13 40 47 15

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 ST 45 18 17 5 10 5 20
2020 ST 31 23 31 0 8 8 13
2019 ST 23 38 8 0 23 8 13
2018 ST 50 25 8 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 ST 35 43 19 0 2 1 0 79 2 70
2020 ST 48 43 7 0 2 0 0 91 2 56
2019 ST 33 48 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 67
2019 ST-03 27 40 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15
2018 ST 42 45 9 2 0 2 0 89 2 64
2018 ST-03 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 ST 18 42 25 9 3 1 0 61 13 70
2020 ST 23 48 18 9 0 2 0 73 9 56
2019 ST 22 31 31 12 4 0 0 53 16 68
2019 ST-03 27 33 27 7 7 0 0 60 13 15
2018 ST 25 38 16 13 6 3 0 65 19 64
2018 ST-03 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15

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 ST 7 20 48 18 7 0 1 25 27 70
2020 ST 4 20 41 18 18 0 0 36 23 56
2019 ST 3 26 49 13 9 0 0 22 29 68
2019 ST-03 0 7 67 13 13 0 0 27 7 15
2018 ST 11 15 38 14 14 6 2 30 28 65
2018 ST-03 7 13 40 13 27 0 0 40 20 15

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 ST 12 26 33 17 9 0 4 26 40 70
2020 ST 2 22 42 20 11 2 2 32 25 55
2019 ST 16 25 34 12 12 1 0 24 42 68
2019 ST-03 13 33 27 20 7 0 0 27 47 15
2018 ST 9 18 37 9 14 5 8 26 32 65
2018 ST-03 7 20 47 7 20 0 0 27 27 15

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 ST 3 9 29 38 19 0 1 58 13 70
2020 ST 2 4 25 39 27 2 2 69 6 56
2019 ST 4 12 25 36 21 1 0 58 17 67
2019 ST-03 0 7 13 53 27 0 0 80 7 15
2018 ST 0 14 28 37 15 3 3 56 15 65
2018 ST-03 0 7 33 27 33 0 0 60 7 15

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 ST 12 22 33 20 12 0 1 32 35 70
2020 ST 2 16 25 38 20 0 0 57 18 56
2019 ST 13 27 19 27 12 1 0 39 41 67
2019 ST-03 7 20 33 27 13 0 0 40 27 15
2018 ST 18 18 29 15 14 3 2 31 39 65
2018 ST-03 7 7 40 27 20 0 0 47 13 15

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 ST 14 22 27 17 11 1 6 31 39 70
2020 ST 9 16 27 23 23 0 2 47 25 56
2019 ST 19 19 29 22 10 0 0 32 38 68
2019 ST-03 27 7 47 20 0 0 0 20 33 15
2018 ST 14 15 35 9 18 2 6 30 32 65
2018 ST-03 13 7 33 13 27 0 7 43 21 15

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 ST 14 16 33 18 14 2 3 34 31 70
2020 ST 7 14 30 23 21 4 0 46 22 56
2019 ST 12 21 29 28 7 0 3 36 33 68
2019 ST-03 7 27 27 40 0 0 0 40 33 15
2018 ST 5 23 32 14 15 5 6 33 31 65
2018 ST-03 7 27 27 7 27 0 7 36 36 15

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 ST 2 18 39 23 16 1 0 40 21 70
2020 ST 5 13 23 32 21 4 2 57 19 56
2019 ST 12 21 26 28 10 0 3 39 33 68
2019 ST-03 13 13 20 40 13 0 0 53 27 15

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 ST 14 34 27 15 7 2 0 49 23 70
2020 ST 25 33 24 11 4 4 0 60 15 55
2019 ST 16 36 25 18 4 0 0 52 22 67
2019 ST-03 20 20 47 7 7 0 0 40 13 15

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 ST 25 36 15 15 9 0 0 61 24 70
2020 ST 46 32 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 56
2019 ST 37 34 10 12 7 0 0 71 19 68
2019 ST-03 33 27 13 7 20 0 0 60 27 15
2018 ST 31 40 10 13 5 2 0 72 18 62
2018 ST-03 47 33 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15

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 ST 28 39 19 6 7 0 0 68 14 70
2020 ST 38 47 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 55
2019 ST 37 38 10 13 1 0 0 75 15 68
2019 ST-03 53 20 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2018 ST 35 45 8 8 2 2 0 82 10 62
2018 ST-03 60 33 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15

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 ST 22 42 23 3 8 1 0 65 12 70
2020 ST 30 52 13 4 2 0 0 82 5 56
2019 ST 24 38 26 6 4 1 0 63 10 68
2019 ST-03 20 53 0 7 20 0 0 73 27 15
2018 ST 26 40 19 10 2 3 0 68 12 62
2018 ST-03 47 33 13 0 0 7 0 86 0 15

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 ST 23 41 24 6 5 1 0 65 12 70
2020 ST 38 39 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 56
2019 ST 26 38 22 9 4 0 0 65 13 68
2019 ST-03 27 47 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 15
2018 ST 34 41 13 3 3 5 2 80 7 64
2018 ST-03 53 40 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15

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 ST 23 32 30 3 2 8 2 61 5 70
2020 ST 48 21 21 5 0 4 0 72 6 56
2019 ST 32 31 25 7 4 0 0 63 12 68
2019 ST-03 33 33 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15
2018 ST 37 29 20 6 3 5 0 69 10 65
2018 ST-03 53 20 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15

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 ST 33 39 21 6 0 1 0 73 6 70
2020 ST 51 42 4 4 0 0 0 93 4 55
2019 ST 44 32 15 4 4 0 0 76 9 68
2019 ST-03 47 27 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2018 ST 45 31 15 5 3 2 0 77 8 65
2018 ST-03 67 13 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15

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 ST 25 42 16 3 6 5 3 73 10 70

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 ST 25 33 23 4 7 5 3 63 12 70

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 ST 27 30 23 9 0 10 1 64 10 70
2020 ST 52 25 16 4 0 2 2 80 4 56

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 ST 28 41 17 9 2 2 0 71 12 70
2020 ST 45 35 18 2 0 0 0 80 2 55

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 ST 13 27 30 1 4 18 7 53 6 70

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 ST 12 37 27 13 9 3 0 50 22 70
2020 ST 27 34 25 9 5 0 0 61 14 56
2019 ST 19 38 25 7 9 0 1 58 16 68
2019 ST-03 20 47 13 0 20 0 0 67 20 15
2018 ST 23 29 26 11 6 5 0 54 19 62
2018 ST-03 40 33 13 7 0 7 0 79 7 15

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 ST 21 43 19 9 6 2 0 66 15 70
2020 ST 34 41 16 5 2 0 2 76 7 56
2019 ST 30 36 17 12 5 0 0 67 17 66
2019 ST-03 36 36 7 7 14 0 0 71 21 14
2018 ST 31 39 14 6 5 3 2 74 11 64
2018 ST-03 53 20 13 0 7 7 0 79 7 15

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 ST 27 44 17 5 6 1 0 72 11 70
2020 ST 41 38 14 5 2 0 0 79 7 56
2019 ST 28 29 28 10 4 0 0 57 15 68
2019 ST-03 40 13 27 13 7 0 0 53 20 15
2018 ST 27 45 16 3 6 3 0 74 10 64
2018 ST-03 47 40 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15

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 ST 18 28 36 5 9 5 0 48 14 70
2020 ST 30 29 23 4 4 9 2 66 8 56
2019 ST 24 24 29 7 16 0 0 47 24 68
2019 ST-03 27 20 20 0 33 0 0 47 33 15
2018 ST 19 35 21 8 10 6 2 59 19 63
2018 ST-03 33 27 20 7 0 13 0 69 8 15

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 ST 30 49 7 10 5 0 0 79 14 70
2020 ST 45 45 5 4 2 0 0 89 5 56

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 ST 37 35 16 9 4 0 0 72 13 70
2020 ST 59 34 4 2 2 0 0 93 4 56
2019 ST 29 51 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 68
2019 ST-03 33 53 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

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 ST 33 40 19 5 4 0 0 73 9 70
2020 ST 51 42 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 55
2019 ST 35 52 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 66
2019 ST-03 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 ST 52 31 10 2 2 1 0 85 4 70
2020 ST 68 27 4 0 2 0 0 95 2 56

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 ST 67 12 9 0 5 0 6 85 5 70
2019 ST 63 22 9 1 1 0 3 88 3 68
2019 ST-03 60 20 7 0 0 0 13 92 0 15

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 ST 21 15 18 10 13 16 8 47 30 70
2020 ST 38 27 7 9 9 5 5 72 20 56
2019 ST 28 21 21 9 10 6 6 55 22 68
2019 ST-03 33 20 7 13 7 7 13 67 25 15

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 ST 20 80 70
2020 ST 11 89 56
2019 ST 17 83 66
2018 ST 13 87 63

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 67 33 15

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 50 50 15
2019 ST 45 55 11

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 0 100 15
2019 ST 0 100 11

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 ST 0 100 15
2019 ST 0 100 11

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 ST 6 94 15

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 ST 0 100 15

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 0 100 15
2019 ST 0 100 11

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 30 70 15

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 31 69 15

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 47 53 15

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 52 48 15

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 ST 39 61 15

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 34 66 15

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 24 76 15
2019 ST 50 50 10

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 6 94 15
2019 ST 0 100 10

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 6 94 15

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 6 94 15

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 48 52 15

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 30 70 15

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 5 95 15

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 62 38 15

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 ST 18 82 15

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 0 100 15

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 18 82 15

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 16 84 15
2019 ST 0 100 10

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 ST 0 100 15
2019 ST 0 100 10

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 ST 6 94 15
2019 ST 0 100 10

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

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 12 88 15

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 32 68 15
2019 ST 0 100 10

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 ST 6 94 15
2019 ST 0 100 10

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 ST 11 89 15

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 ST 17 83 15

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 ST 18 82 15

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 ST 6 94 15
2019 ST 0 100 10

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 ST 5 95 15

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 11 89 15

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 7 93 15
2019 ST 0 100 10

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 ST 16 84 15

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 ST 0 100 15

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 ST 43 57 15

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 ST 0 100 15
2019 ST 0 100 10

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 ST 45 55 15

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 6 94 15

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 13 87 15
2019 ST 0 100 10

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 ST 11 25 33 5 2 15 7 47 10 70
2020 ST 38 27 23 5 0 4 4 69 6 56
2019 ST 22 28 21 6 6 13 4 61 14 68
2019 ST-03 20 27 33 0 7 13 0 54 8 15
2018 ST 23 31 25 6 3 9 3 61 11 65
2018 ST-03 40 33 13 7 0 7 0 79 7 15

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 ST 29 34 24 1 5 2 5 68 7 70
2020 ST 43 34 18 2 0 2 2 80 2 56
2019 ST 32 37 15 4 6 4 1 73 11 68
2019 ST-03 33 53 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2018 ST 39 34 14 3 5 5 0 77 8 64
2018 ST-03 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15

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 ST 7 93 70
2020 ST 0 100 56
2018 ST 8 92 65

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 ST 14 29 27 3 3 19 6 56 9 70
2020 ST 36 25 25 2 0 7 5 69 2 56
2019 ST 24 31 21 3 4 12 6 66 9 68
2019 ST-03 40 20 13 7 7 13 0 69 15 15
2018 ST 30 32 16 2 2 16 3 76 4 63
2018 ST-03 40 40 7 0 0 13 0 92 0 15

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 ST 30 39 20 3 1 6 1 73 5 70
2020 ST 45 29 20 2 0 2 4 77 2 56
2019 ST 34 33 18 3 3 7 1 74 7 67
2019 ST-03 47 27 7 7 7 7 0 79 14 15
2018 ST 38 37 11 0 3 11 0 84 4 63
2018 ST-03 53 40 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15

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 ST 22 78 70
2020 ST 5 95 56
2019 ST 15 85 68
2019 ST-03 13 87 15

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 ST 51 49 15

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 60 40 15
2019 ST 80 20 10

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 ST 28 30 22 3 6 5 6 65 10 70
2020 ST 31 42 11 2 0 11 4 85 2 55

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 ST 97 3 70

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 ST 48 52 70

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 ST 52 48 70

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 ST 51 49 70

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 ST 33 67 70

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 ST 23 77 70

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 ST 20 80 70

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 ST 59 41 70

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 ST 26 74 70

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 ST 28 72 70

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 ST 51 49 70

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 ST 4 96 70

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 ST 6 94 70

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 ST 23 18 25 1 5 2 25 58 8 70

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 ST 2 13 29 3 11 4 37 24 26 70

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 ST 4 17 30 5 6 14 25 17 34 70
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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 ST 43 28 13 4 8 2 1 74 12 70
2020 ST 44 33 15 5 2 0 2 78 7 55

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 ST 6 5 22 12 32 7 16 57 14 70

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 ST 16 44 29 1 6 5 0 62 8 70
2020 ST 32 38 18 11 0 0 2 71 11 56
2019 ST 21 38 22 9 9 1 0 60 18 68
2019 ST-03 13 47 20 0 20 0 0 60 20 15
2018 ST 22 39 23 2 6 8 0 66 8 64
2018 ST-03 36 43 7 0 7 7 0 85 8 14

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 ST 9 24 37 22 8 70

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 ST 36 32 21 2 4 3 1 72 6 70
2020 ST 42 29 20 5 0 2 2 74 6 55

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 ST 36 30 13 4 12 3 1 70 16 70
2020 ST 38 30 23 2 4 2 2 70 6 56

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 ST 17 35 29 9 9 0 0 53 19 70
2020 ST 34 34 21 7 2 0 2 69 9 56
2019 ST 21 40 18 9 12 1 0 61 21 68
2019 ST-03 20 53 0 7 20 0 0 73 27 15
2018 ST 28 38 17 8 5 5 0 69 13 64
2018 ST-03 43 36 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14

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 ST 32 22 18 15 9 0 4 56 25 70
2020 ST 30 31 15 17 7 0 0 61 24 54
2019 ST 31 18 22 10 18 0 1 49 28 68
2019 ST-03 27 13 27 7 20 0 7 43 29 15
2018 ST 25 17 29 13 14 2 0 44 27 63
2018 ST-03 40 7 20 13 20 0 0 47 33 15

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 ST 32 26 25 11 4 1 0 58 16 70
2020 ST 27 42 22 7 2 0 0 69 9 55
2019 ST 31 28 26 10 4 0 0 59 15 68
2019 ST-03 47 27 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2018 ST 33 19 28 14 5 0 2 52 19 64
2018 ST-03 47 27 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15

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 ST 41 29 21 6 1 0 1 71 8 70
2020 ST 45 34 14 4 2 0 2 80 5 56
2019 ST 43 31 19 6 1 0 0 74 7 68
2019 ST-03 53 33 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2018 ST 38 25 27 8 2 0 2 63 10 64
2018 ST-03 53 20 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15

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 ST 21 20 26 18 14 0 1 41 33 70
2020 ST 31 33 13 19 4 0 0 65 22 54
2019 ST 24 31 16 15 15 0 0 54 29 68
2019 ST-03 33 33 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15
2018 ST 23 23 25 9 17 0 2 48 27 64
2018 ST-03 40 20 27 7 7 0 0 60 13 15

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 ST 59 17 7 2 0 0 15 90 3 70
2020 ST 68 21 5 0 0 0 5 94 0 56
2019 ST 66 12 6 1 1 0 13 90 3 68
2019 ST-03 53 20 0 7 0 0 20 92 8 15
2018 ST 59 22 5 2 2 0 11 91 4 64
2018 ST-03 60 27 7 0 0 0 7 93 0 15

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 ST 38 29 22 0 6 5 0 70 6 70
2020 ST 52 30 13 2 2 0 2 84 4 56
2019 ST 44 35 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 68
2019 ST-03 40 40 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2018 ST 39 30 19 3 5 2 3 72 8 64
2018 ST-03 53 13 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 15

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 ST 29 31 19 17 2 0 1 61 19 70
2020 ST 45 25 21 5 2 2 0 71 7 56
2019 ST 38 29 19 7 3 3 0 70 11 68
2019 ST-03 27 47 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2018 ST 39 27 20 6 5 3 0 68 11 64
2018 ST-03 53 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15

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 ST 35 34 16 10 3 0 3 70 14 70
2020 ST 43 38 14 4 2 0 0 80 5 56
2019 ST 29 37 18 12 4 0 0 66 16 68
2019 ST-03 27 40 13 20 0 0 0 67 20 15
2018 ST 33 32 21 5 8 2 0 66 13 63
2018 ST-03 47 20 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 15

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 ST 45 27 16 5 6 0 1 73 11 70
2020 ST 43 29 20 4 5 0 0 71 9 56
2019 ST 29 41 21 6 3 0 0 71 9 68
2019 ST-03 27 47 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2018 ST 34 36 17 8 5 0 0 70 13 64
2018 ST-03 53 27 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15

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 ST 33 22 23 7 13 0 1 56 20 70
2020 ST 43 27 16 7 7 0 0 70 14 56
2019 ST 40 27 15 10 6 1 0 68 17 67
2019 ST-03 33 27 20 0 20 0 0 60 20 15

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 ST 36 32 16 9 6 0 1 70 14 70
2020 ST 45 32 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 56

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 ST 45 36 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 70
2020 ST 54 30 11 4 2 0 0 84 5 56
2019 ST 37 34 21 4 3 0 0 72 7 67
2019 ST-03 40 27 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 15
2018 ST 36 31 20 8 3 2 0 68 11 64
2018 ST-03 47 27 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15

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 ST 45 36 12 3 0 0 3 84 4 70
2020 ST 41 43 15 2 0 0 0 83 2 54
2019 ST 42 34 15 4 4 0 0 76 9 67
2019 ST-03 40 33 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2018 ST 39 27 20 9 3 0 2 67 13 64
2018 ST-03 53 13 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15

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 ST 45 28 13 11 1 1 0 74 13 70
2020 ST 65 22 6 4 2 2 0 89 6 54

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 ST 61 24 7 2 0 0 6 90 2 70
2020 ST 71 20 5 2 0 0 2 93 2 55
2019 ST 60 16 9 4 1 0 9 84 6 68
2019 ST-03 80 7 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2018 ST 47 24 10 0 5 6 8 83 6 62
2018 ST-03 47 20 7 0 7 7 13 83 8 15

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 ST 65 17 8 2 5 0 3 85 8 70
2020 ST 83 13 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 54
2019 ST 62 15 15 6 1 0 1 78 7 68
2019 ST-03 67 13 7 7 7 0 0 80 13 15
2018 ST 66 16 6 3 2 5 2 88 5 62
2018 ST-03 73 13 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 15

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 ST 49 31 7 7 4 0 3 82 11 70
2020 ST 60 22 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 55
2019 ST 50 21 21 6 1 0 1 72 7 68
2019 ST-03 60 20 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2018 ST 49 33 10 3 3 2 0 84 6 63
2018 ST-03 71 21 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 14

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 ST 54 24 11 3 5 0 3 80 8 70
2020 ST 67 22 2 7 2 0 0 89 9 54
2019 ST 58 19 12 3 6 0 1 79 9 67
2019 ST-03 67 13 7 0 13 0 0 80 13 15
2018 ST 59 19 13 5 2 2 2 80 7 63
2018 ST-03 64 14 7 7 0 7 0 85 8 14

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 ST 63 16 5 0 0 0 17 94 0 70
2020 ST 78 7 2 2 0 0 11 96 2 55
2019 ST 69 10 3 1 0 0 16 95 2 67
2019 ST-03 67 7 7 0 0 0 20 92 0 15
2018 ST 58 5 3 3 2 2 27 89 7 62
2018 ST-03 43 0 7 0 0 7 43 86 0 14

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 ST 43 41 10 0 1 0 5 88 1 70
2020 ST 64 25 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 55
2019 ST 65 16 10 4 0 1 3 85 5 68
2019 ST-03 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2018 ST 68 15 6 0 5 2 5 88 5 62
2018 ST-03 93 0 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 14

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 ST 65 23 6 0 4 1 1 90 4 70
2020 ST 86 7 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 56
2019 ST 69 12 7 3 4 0 4 85 8 68
2019 ST-03 60 13 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15
2018 ST 78 11 2 2 3 0 5 93 5 63
2018 ST-03 86 7 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14

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 ST 45 37 10 7 0 1 0 83 7 70
2020 ST 54 27 13 2 4 0 2 82 5 56
2019 ST 58 24 13 3 0 0 1 83 3 67
2019 ST-03 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2018 ST 61 23 10 0 2 2 3 88 2 62
2018 ST-03 50 29 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 14

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 ST 26 27 36 8 4 0 0 52 12 70
2020 ST 17 54 28 2 0 0 0 70 2 54
2019 ST 24 34 29 9 3 1 0 58 12 68
2019 ST-03 20 33 27 13 7 0 0 53 20 15
2018 ST 26 38 23 9 3 0 0 65 12 65
2018 ST-03 40 33 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15

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 ST 3 12 44 23 18 0 0 41 15 70
2020 ST 2 13 38 35 13 0 0 47 15 55
2019 ST 4 15 34 25 19 1 0 45 20 67
2019 ST-03 7 20 27 27 20 0 0 47 27 15
2018 ST 11 11 27 30 20 2 0 51 22 64
2018 ST-03 7 20 0 47 27 0 0 73 27 15
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Compensation

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 ST 18 62 17 4 70
2020 ST 30 54 16 0 56

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 ST 41 59 15
2020 ST 41 59 17

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 ST 44 16 7 10 2 5 16 75 16 70
2020 ST 32 30 9 13 7 0 9 69 22 56
2019 ST 44 18 12 12 9 0 5 65 22 66
2019 ST-03 40 13 13 7 20 0 7 57 29 15
2018 ST 35 16 6 10 18 5 10 60 32 62
2018 ST-03 53 7 0 13 27 0 0 60 40 15

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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 ST 0 31 40 23 6 0 0 31 29 15
2020 ST 6 29 35 6 24 0 0 35 29 17

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 ST 0 21 67 6 6 0 0 21 13 10
2020 ST 6 24 24 24 24 0 0 29 47 17
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