2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Fisheries and Oceans Canada by Question 102. Are you currently a shift worker?

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 Shift worker 35 39 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 665
2022 Non-shift worker 39 40 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 6060
2020 Shift worker 33 39 16 9 3 0 0 72 12 628
2020 Non-shift worker 41 38 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 5932
2019 Shift worker 40 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 898
2019 Non-shift worker 40 39 10 7 4 0 0 79 10 5472
2018 Shift worker 35 45 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 1110
2018 Non-shift worker 37 43 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 5684

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 Shift worker 20 34 18 15 14 0 0 54 29 665
2022 Non-shift worker 36 36 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 6070
2020 Shift worker 21 36 19 14 11 0 0 57 24 628
2020 Non-shift worker 37 36 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 5919
2019 Shift worker 26 38 17 11 8 0 0 64 19 899
2019 Non-shift worker 33 38 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 5457
2018 Shift worker 21 39 17 14 9 0 0 60 23 1115
2018 Non-shift worker 31 40 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 5696

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 Shift worker 49 34 9 5 4 0 0 83 8 665
2022 Non-shift worker 52 34 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 6065
2020 Shift worker 51 33 11 3 2 0 0 83 5 624
2020 Non-shift worker 55 33 8 3 1 0 0 87 4 5884
2019 Shift worker 56 32 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 898
2019 Non-shift worker 53 34 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 5438
2018 Shift worker 53 35 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 1113
2018 Non-shift worker 54 35 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 5669

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 Shift worker 40 39 12 6 3 0 0 79 8 665
2022 Non-shift worker 44 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 6070
2020 Shift worker 39 42 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 631
2020 Non-shift worker 48 36 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 5925
2019 Shift worker 46 39 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 894
2019 Non-shift worker 45 38 9 5 2 0 0 83 7 5473
2018 Shift worker 44 40 9 4 2 0 0 84 6 1115
2018 Non-shift worker 45 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 5695

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 Shift worker 23 35 18 14 9 0 1 58 23 665
2022 Non-shift worker 42 33 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 6065
2020 Shift worker 25 34 21 13 7 0 0 60 20 629
2020 Non-shift worker 46 32 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 5907
2019 Shift worker 35 30 17 11 7 0 0 65 17 901
2019 Non-shift worker 41 34 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 5467
2018 Shift worker 24 34 21 13 8 1 0 58 21 1123
2018 Non-shift worker 38 35 15 8 4 1 0 74 11 5685

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 Shift worker 20 33 15 19 11 1 0 54 31 665
2022 Non-shift worker 37 36 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 6070
2020 Shift worker 20 36 18 18 8 0 0 56 26 625
2020 Non-shift worker 44 34 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 5888
2019 Shift worker 33 31 16 14 6 0 0 64 20 896
2019 Non-shift worker 38 36 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 5460
2018 Shift worker 20 36 20 14 8 1 0 56 23 1125
2018 Non-shift worker 35 38 15 8 4 0 0 74 12 5678

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 Shift worker 22 22 24 13 11 5 2 48 26 665
2022 Non-shift worker 35 26 17 10 7 4 1 65 17 6065
2020 Shift worker 25 27 19 11 11 4 4 56 23 628
2020 Non-shift worker 43 26 16 8 4 3 1 71 13 5922
2019 Shift worker 32 25 18 11 8 3 1 61 20 900
2019 Non-shift worker 39 27 17 9 5 2 1 68 15 5476
2018 Shift worker 26 29 20 12 10 3 1 56 23 1124
2018 Non-shift worker 37 29 17 9 5 3 1 68 14 5701
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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 Shift worker 27 34 17 8 4 2 8 68 13 665
2022 Non-shift worker 52 28 10 4 2 1 3 83 7 6070
2020 Shift worker 30 31 20 8 4 1 6 65 13 627
2020 Non-shift worker 53 26 12 4 2 1 2 81 7 5927
2019 Shift worker 35 31 19 5 3 1 7 71 9 898
2019 Non-shift worker 49 29 13 4 3 1 2 80 7 5477

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 Shift worker 34 38 11 9 6 0 1 73 16 665
2022 Non-shift worker 47 31 9 6 4 1 1 80 11 6060
2020 Shift worker 33 34 19 8 6 0 0 67 14 629
2020 Non-shift worker 48 30 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 5921
2019 Shift worker 39 34 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 895
2019 Non-shift worker 44 33 10 8 4 1 0 78 13 5458
2018 Shift worker 35 35 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 1120
2018 Non-shift worker 42 34 10 8 5 1 0 77 12 5641

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 Shift worker 38 32 14 8 7 0 0 71 15 665
2022 Non-shift worker 55 26 8 6 4 0 0 81 10 6065
2020 Shift worker 34 35 14 8 6 0 3 71 14 631
2020 Non-shift worker 57 25 9 6 4 0 0 82 9 5931
2019 Shift worker 46 30 13 7 4 0 0 76 10 900
2019 Non-shift worker 51 29 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 5480
2018 Shift worker 42 32 12 8 6 1 0 74 14 1120
2018 Non-shift worker 49 29 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 5658

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 Shift worker 22 28 16 12 12 8 1 56 27 665
2022 Non-shift worker 35 31 13 7 6 8 0 72 15 6065
2020 Shift worker 20 29 22 12 11 6 1 53 24 629
2020 Non-shift worker 38 31 13 7 4 6 0 74 12 5935
2019 Shift worker 27 29 18 13 8 5 0 59 22 899
2019 Non-shift worker 30 34 15 9 6 6 0 68 16 5475
2018 Shift worker 21 33 21 10 11 4 0 57 22 1114
2018 Non-shift worker 29 33 16 9 6 6 0 67 16 5700

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 Shift worker 20 26 16 16 18 4 0 48 35 665
2022 Non-shift worker 28 31 16 12 10 3 0 61 22 6065
2020 Shift worker 16 27 20 20 16 1 0 44 36 630
2020 Non-shift worker 34 33 15 10 6 2 0 68 17 5910
2019 Shift worker 26 28 17 16 12 1 0 55 28 902
2019 Non-shift worker 26 33 17 14 8 2 0 61 22 5459
2018 Shift worker 20 28 19 17 15 1 0 49 32 1113
2018 Non-shift worker 25 34 18 13 8 2 0 60 22 5692

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 Shift worker 14 24 15 18 22 6 0 40 43 665
2022 Non-shift worker 19 28 18 17 13 5 0 50 31 6065
2020 Shift worker 11 24 17 25 22 1 0 35 47 629
2020 Non-shift worker 23 33 17 15 8 4 0 58 24 5918
2019 Shift worker 20 23 20 21 15 2 0 43 37 899
2019 Non-shift worker 17 32 20 17 10 4 0 51 28 5459
2018 Shift worker 15 25 19 20 20 2 0 41 40 1116
2018 Non-shift worker 16 31 21 18 10 5 0 49 29 5679

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 Shift worker 14 22 16 19 25 4 0 38 46 665
2022 Non-shift worker 18 31 17 18 13 3 0 51 32 6065
2020 Shift worker 9 22 17 24 26 2 0 31 51 630
2020 Non-shift worker 20 34 17 18 9 2 0 56 27 5928
2019 Shift worker 16 26 19 21 17 2 0 43 38 901
2019 Non-shift worker 15 31 19 20 12 3 0 48 33 5456
2018 Shift worker 12 26 18 22 20 2 0 39 43 1116
2018 Non-shift worker 14 32 19 20 12 2 0 47 33 5698
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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 Shift worker 17 33 16 17 16 1 0 51 33 665
2022 Non-shift worker 33 35 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 6070
2020 Shift worker 18 31 21 20 10 0 0 50 29 629
2020 Non-shift worker 32 36 14 11 5 0 0 69 17 5926
2019 Shift worker 22 36 19 15 8 0 0 58 22 897
2019 Non-shift worker 28 38 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 5464
2018 Shift worker 18 34 20 16 11 0 0 52 28 1114
2018 Non-shift worker 26 38 17 11 7 1 0 64 19 5684

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 Shift worker 28 46 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 665
2022 Non-shift worker 32 44 9 10 4 0 0 76 15 6065
2020 Shift worker 30 42 15 10 3 0 0 72 13 627
2020 Non-shift worker 32 42 12 11 3 0 0 73 15 5900
2019 Shift worker 30 45 14 8 3 0 0 75 11 896
2019 Non-shift worker 27 43 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 5440
2018 Shift worker 28 45 15 8 3 0 0 74 11 1111
2018 Non-shift worker 28 44 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 5698

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 Shift worker 31 36 13 10 8 1 1 68 18 665
2022 Non-shift worker 43 33 11 7 5 0 1 76 12 6065
2020 Shift worker 32 33 15 12 8 0 0 65 19 629
2020 Non-shift worker 45 30 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 5924
2019 Shift worker 38 33 12 10 6 0 1 72 16 901
2019 Non-shift worker 41 33 12 8 6 1 0 74 14 5472
2018 Shift worker 34 36 13 9 6 0 1 71 16 1120
2018 Non-shift worker 38 36 12 8 5 1 0 75 13 5660

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 Shift worker 21 38 16 18 7 0 0 59 25 660
2022 Non-shift worker 30 41 11 12 6 0 0 71 18 6060
2020 Shift worker 17 37 14 22 10 0 0 54 32 632
2020 Non-shift worker 33 41 12 11 3 0 0 74 14 5906
2019 Shift worker 27 42 9 16 6 0 0 69 22 897
2019 Non-shift worker 29 40 12 13 5 0 0 70 18 5459
2018 Shift worker 19 46 10 17 8 0 0 66 24 1111
2018 Non-shift worker 26 47 10 13 4 0 0 73 17 5698

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 Shift worker 39 32 13 7 6 2 1 73 13 665
2022 Non-shift worker 54 24 10 5 4 1 1 80 9 6065
2020 Shift worker 41 28 17 8 5 0 1 71 12 628
2020 Non-shift worker 54 22 12 6 4 1 1 78 10 5916

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 Shift worker 18 30 16 18 16 3 0 50 34 665
2022 Non-shift worker 26 36 16 12 9 2 0 64 21 6070
2020 Shift worker 14 30 22 16 17 1 0 45 33 629
2020 Non-shift worker 27 36 17 12 6 1 0 64 18 5917
2019 Shift worker 21 32 17 18 11 1 0 54 29 902
2019 Non-shift worker 23 36 17 13 9 2 0 60 22 5470
2018 Shift worker 14 32 18 19 15 1 0 47 35 1124
2018 Non-shift worker 22 37 18 14 8 2 0 60 22 5693

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 Shift worker 32 27 17 6 11 1 6 63 18 665
2022 Non-shift worker 45 25 15 5 5 1 5 74 10 6065
2020 Shift worker 37 23 17 10 7 1 5 63 19 631
2020 Non-shift worker 48 24 15 6 3 1 3 74 10 5937
2019 Shift worker 37 28 16 8 7 0 4 68 15 899
2019 Non-shift worker 46 26 16 6 3 1 3 75 9 5472

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 Shift worker 31 25 19 9 10 3 3 61 20 665
2022 Non-shift worker 46 26 14 6 4 1 3 75 10 6065
2020 Shift worker 25 23 22 17 9 1 4 50 27 630
2020 Non-shift worker 47 26 14 6 3 1 2 76 9 5929
2019 Shift worker 37 26 18 8 6 2 3 67 15 895
2019 Non-shift worker 44 26 15 6 3 1 3 74 10 5465

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 Shift worker 67 12 6 2 4 3 7 87 7 665
2022 Non-shift worker 75 9 4 2 3 3 5 91 4 6060
2020 Shift worker 70 13 6 3 4 1 4 87 7 628
2020 Non-shift worker 78 9 4 2 2 3 3 91 4 5914
2019 Shift worker 71 11 6 3 3 2 5 88 6 896
2019 Non-shift worker 76 9 5 2 2 3 3 91 4 5458

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 Shift worker 65 11 5 2 4 2 10 87 7 665
2022 Non-shift worker 74 8 3 1 2 2 10 93 4 6065
2020 Shift worker 66 12 6 4 3 2 7 86 8 630
2020 Non-shift worker 77 9 4 1 1 2 6 93 3 5917
2019 Shift worker 72 9 5 2 3 1 7 89 6 897
2019 Non-shift worker 79 7 3 1 1 2 8 94 2 5454

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 Shift worker 22 36 11 13 13 3 2 61 27 665
2022 Non-shift worker 23 35 12 13 12 2 2 61 26 6070
2020 Shift worker 22 37 14 12 10 1 3 62 24 630
2020 Non-shift worker 27 32 14 13 10 2 2 61 24 5927
2019 Shift worker 26 34 15 13 8 2 1 63 22 903
2019 Non-shift worker 24 32 15 14 12 2 2 57 27 5486
2018 Shift worker 20 37 15 13 12 1 1 59 25 1128
2018 Non-shift worker 23 32 15 14 12 2 1 57 27 5690

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 Shift worker 16 40 15 14 15 0 0 56 29 660
2022 Non-shift worker 34 40 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 6055
2020 Shift worker 20 42 16 14 8 0 0 62 22 626
2020 Non-shift worker 37 39 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 5897
2019 Shift worker 28 38 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 898
2019 Non-shift worker 32 40 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 5442
2018 Shift worker 22 40 16 13 10 0 0 62 23 1114
2018 Non-shift worker 31 42 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 5678

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 Shift worker 21 39 15 13 11 0 0 60 25 660
2022 Non-shift worker 40 35 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 6070
2020 Shift worker 26 37 20 11 7 0 0 62 18 625
2020 Non-shift worker 42 34 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 5917
2019 Shift worker 30 38 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 897
2019 Non-shift worker 37 35 15 8 4 0 0 73 13 5457
2018 Shift worker 25 38 20 9 7 0 0 64 16 1111
2018 Non-shift worker 37 38 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 5674

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 Shift worker 25 37 18 13 6 0 0 63 19 665
2022 Non-shift worker 36 38 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 6065
2020 Shift worker 20 43 21 12 4 0 0 63 16 624
2020 Non-shift worker 34 41 13 8 3 0 1 75 12 5890
2019 Shift worker 29 39 19 8 5 0 0 68 13 889
2019 Non-shift worker 31 41 14 10 4 0 0 72 14 5420
2018 Shift worker 22 38 22 11 6 0 0 61 17 1112
2018 Non-shift worker 31 39 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 5684

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 Shift worker 14 34 19 15 14 4 0 50 30 665
2022 Non-shift worker 24 42 17 9 5 2 0 69 14 6065
2020 Shift worker 12 37 23 17 8 2 1 50 26 629
2020 Non-shift worker 26 44 16 9 3 2 0 72 12 5927
2019 Shift worker 14 41 19 15 8 2 1 56 24 901
2019 Non-shift worker 21 44 18 9 4 3 0 67 14 5476
2018 Shift worker 12 35 28 14 8 2 0 49 23 1126
2018 Non-shift worker 22 40 21 9 4 3 0 64 14 5707

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 Shift worker 25 29 15 15 16 0 0 54 31 665
2022 Non-shift worker 44 32 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 6065
2020 Shift worker 19 30 17 20 14 0 0 49 34 630
2020 Non-shift worker 45 30 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 5916
2019 Shift worker 29 31 18 11 11 0 0 60 22 895
2019 Non-shift worker 43 32 10 9 5 0 0 75 14 5471
2018 Shift worker 21 36 18 14 10 1 0 58 24 1113
2018 Non-shift worker 41 35 11 8 4 0 0 76 13 5693

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 Shift worker 42 34 13 5 3 1 3 79 8 665
2022 Non-shift worker 33 33 18 9 7 0 1 66 16 6070
2020 Shift worker 42 35 12 6 3 0 2 79 9 629
2020 Non-shift worker 30 34 19 10 7 0 0 64 17 5918
2019 Shift worker 37 39 14 6 3 0 2 77 8 897
2019 Non-shift worker 30 34 19 10 7 0 0 64 17 5458
2018 Shift worker 40 36 14 6 3 0 2 77 9 1114
2018 Non-shift worker 30 33 20 10 7 0 1 63 17 5702

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 Shift worker 30 22 10 6 10 1 21 66 21 665
2022 Non-shift worker 63 21 6 3 3 2 3 88 6 6070

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 Shift worker 34 33 33 665
2022 Non-shift worker 39 32 29 6070
2020 Shift worker 24 47 29 631
2020 Non-shift worker 23 43 34 5934
2019 Shift worker 27 47 27 897
2019 Non-shift worker 24 41 34 5484
2018 Shift worker 26 46 28 1098
2018 Non-shift worker 23 43 34 5698

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 Shift worker 11 37 20 14 8 10 230
2022 Non-shift worker 13 38 21 5 14 8 2280
2020 Shift worker 20 51 10 15 2 2 130
2020 Non-shift worker 19 39 23 4 8 7 1396
2019 Shift worker 11 36 9 20 19 5 223
2019 Non-shift worker 19 32 24 5 13 6 1350
2018 Shift worker 18 38 9 22 4 8 279
2018 Non-shift worker 23 35 24 6 7 5 1368
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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 Shift worker 38 36 12 8 5 1 0 74 13 660
2022 Non-shift worker 46 40 7 5 2 0 0 85 7 6060
2020 Shift worker 38 40 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 622
2020 Non-shift worker 47 38 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 5907
2019 Shift worker 38 42 11 6 3 1 0 80 8 897
2019 Non-shift worker 42 41 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 5447
2018 Shift worker 35 42 13 6 4 1 0 77 10 1112
2018 Non-shift worker 44 41 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 5702

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 Shift worker 17 43 17 13 8 2 0 61 21 665
2022 Non-shift worker 21 44 17 12 5 1 0 66 17 6060
2020 Shift worker 14 37 23 16 9 1 0 51 25 629
2020 Non-shift worker 24 45 18 10 3 1 0 69 13 5926
2019 Shift worker 22 39 18 13 6 1 0 62 19 902
2019 Non-shift worker 22 46 17 11 4 1 0 68 14 5477
2018 Shift worker 14 38 24 14 8 2 0 53 23 1124
2018 Non-shift worker 21 45 18 11 4 1 0 67 15 5689

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 Shift worker 10 22 39 20 5 1 3 27 33 660
2022 Non-shift worker 8 23 39 18 8 1 2 27 32 6055
2020 Shift worker 13 26 35 18 6 1 1 25 40 630
2020 Non-shift worker 9 24 38 20 7 1 1 28 33 5924
2019 Shift worker 9 21 37 19 12 1 1 32 30 898
2019 Non-shift worker 9 26 38 18 7 1 1 26 35 5472
2018 Shift worker 11 24 36 18 9 1 2 28 35 1104
2018 Non-shift worker 9 25 39 18 6 1 1 25 35 5687

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 Shift worker 17 28 27 15 6 2 5 22 48 660
2022 Non-shift worker 18 28 30 14 7 1 3 22 47 6060
2020 Shift worker 14 30 28 15 7 2 4 24 47 625
2020 Non-shift worker 15 25 32 17 8 1 1 26 41 5920
2019 Shift worker 14 22 29 18 13 2 3 32 37 895
2019 Non-shift worker 17 28 31 14 7 1 1 22 47 5472
2018 Shift worker 19 25 29 14 8 3 3 23 46 1101
2018 Non-shift worker 17 28 30 15 6 1 2 22 47 5672

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 Shift worker 4 8 24 36 19 2 8 60 13 660
2022 Non-shift worker 7 16 31 27 16 1 2 44 24 6055
2020 Shift worker 4 10 26 37 17 0 5 58 15 627
2020 Non-shift worker 7 16 34 29 14 1 1 43 23 5906
2019 Shift worker 3 9 24 35 23 2 5 62 12 892
2019 Non-shift worker 7 17 35 27 12 1 1 40 24 5451
2018 Shift worker 5 10 31 31 16 2 4 50 17 1097
2018 Non-shift worker 8 18 34 27 11 1 1 39 26 5654

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 Shift worker 15 24 26 19 12 1 3 33 40 655
2022 Non-shift worker 13 20 27 19 15 1 4 36 35 6055
2020 Shift worker 14 22 28 23 11 0 1 34 37 629
2020 Non-shift worker 13 20 28 23 14 1 2 38 34 5924
2019 Shift worker 12 17 27 23 18 1 2 43 30 897
2019 Non-shift worker 14 22 28 21 12 2 2 35 37 5472
2018 Shift worker 17 24 26 17 11 2 2 30 43 1099
2018 Non-shift worker 15 23 30 20 9 2 2 30 39 5683

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 Shift worker 24 27 22 9 11 3 3 22 54 660
2022 Non-shift worker 14 19 26 18 15 3 5 36 36 6060
2020 Shift worker 23 28 20 16 10 2 2 27 53 628
2020 Non-shift worker 9 17 28 26 16 3 2 44 27 5904
2019 Shift worker 19 21 24 15 15 3 3 32 43 895
2019 Non-shift worker 11 20 28 23 13 2 2 38 33 5450
2018 Shift worker 26 26 23 10 9 3 2 21 55 1103
2018 Non-shift worker 11 20 29 23 12 2 3 37 33 5661

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 Shift worker 19 28 27 11 10 4 2 22 50 660
2022 Non-shift worker 17 25 30 14 9 2 3 24 45 6055
2020 Shift worker 17 24 30 14 8 4 4 24 44 627
2020 Non-shift worker 14 23 34 18 9 2 1 28 37 5910
2019 Shift worker 13 20 26 19 14 3 4 36 36 890
2019 Non-shift worker 15 26 32 16 8 2 2 25 42 5465
2018 Shift worker 20 23 29 12 10 3 4 24 45 1097
2018 Non-shift worker 16 26 33 15 7 2 2 23 43 5683

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 Shift worker 15 18 31 22 11 1 1 34 34 660
2022 Non-shift worker 5 13 31 30 18 1 2 50 18 6070
2020 Shift worker 16 25 33 15 8 1 1 24 43 629
2020 Non-shift worker 6 16 38 27 12 0 1 40 22 5923
2019 Shift worker 14 20 31 20 12 1 2 34 35 894
2019 Non-shift worker 8 16 34 28 13 1 1 41 24 5472

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 Shift worker 10 25 22 20 21 3 1 36 41 665
2022 Non-shift worker 12 31 21 22 11 3 0 45 34 6055
2020 Shift worker 7 25 21 28 16 1 1 33 46 627
2020 Non-shift worker 17 36 21 17 6 3 0 54 24 5903
2019 Shift worker 14 28 21 24 11 3 0 43 36 898
2019 Non-shift worker 12 34 23 21 8 3 0 48 29 5459

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 Shift worker 32 34 10 10 13 1 1 67 23 660
2022 Non-shift worker 51 29 7 6 5 1 0 81 12 6065
2020 Shift worker 32 37 12 10 7 0 1 70 18 628
2020 Non-shift worker 48 29 8 9 5 1 0 78 14 5918
2019 Shift worker 39 34 11 10 6 1 0 73 15 897
2019 Non-shift worker 46 30 9 10 5 1 0 76 15 5471
2018 Shift worker 30 38 12 12 7 1 0 69 19 1116
2018 Non-shift worker 41 33 9 10 6 1 0 75 17 5683

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 Shift worker 32 42 12 7 6 0 0 75 13 665
2022 Non-shift worker 58 29 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 6065
2020 Shift worker 31 44 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 627
2020 Non-shift worker 54 31 6 6 3 0 0 85 8 5900
2019 Shift worker 38 41 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 894
2019 Non-shift worker 49 33 7 7 3 0 0 82 10 5457
2018 Shift worker 33 44 11 9 4 0 0 77 12 1119
2018 Non-shift worker 46 37 7 7 3 0 0 83 9 5679

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 Shift worker 29 43 13 7 5 3 0 74 13 665
2022 Non-shift worker 51 35 7 4 3 1 0 86 6 6065
2020 Shift worker 30 46 14 6 4 0 0 76 10 626
2020 Non-shift worker 47 36 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 5883
2019 Shift worker 31 45 14 6 3 1 0 77 9 899
2019 Non-shift worker 43 38 11 5 2 1 0 82 8 5474
2018 Shift worker 27 46 15 7 3 1 0 75 11 1118
2018 Non-shift worker 39 41 11 5 3 1 0 82 8 5686

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 Shift worker 23 36 15 14 8 4 1 62 23 665
2022 Non-shift worker 35 40 12 7 5 2 0 76 12 6065
2020 Shift worker 21 34 21 14 7 1 1 57 22 625
2020 Non-shift worker 37 41 12 6 3 2 0 79 9 5892
2019 Shift worker 26 39 18 9 5 2 0 67 15 899
2019 Non-shift worker 34 41 14 6 3 2 0 77 9 5456
2018 Shift worker 23 40 21 8 4 2 1 65 13 1124
2018 Non-shift worker 37 42 12 5 2 2 0 81 6 5692

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 Shift worker 25 30 22 9 5 7 3 60 15 665
2022 Non-shift worker 30 39 14 7 3 7 1 74 11 6065
2020 Shift worker 21 36 21 11 5 5 2 61 17 628
2020 Non-shift worker 38 36 14 5 3 4 1 78 8 5909
2019 Shift worker 31 33 20 7 4 5 1 68 11 900
2019 Non-shift worker 39 36 14 4 2 3 1 79 7 5456
2018 Shift worker 26 38 22 5 4 4 1 67 9 1125
2018 Non-shift worker 37 38 15 4 2 3 1 79 6 5692

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 Shift worker 30 41 10 11 8 1 0 71 19 665
2022 Non-shift worker 50 35 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 6070
2020 Shift worker 30 40 15 10 5 0 0 70 15 628
2020 Non-shift worker 53 32 8 4 3 0 0 86 7 5908
2019 Shift worker 40 37 10 8 4 0 0 77 13 903
2019 Non-shift worker 47 36 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 5467
2018 Shift worker 29 41 15 8 6 0 0 71 14 1124
2018 Non-shift worker 45 38 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 5686

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 Shift worker 41 32 10 4 4 6 3 80 9 665
2022 Non-shift worker 50 27 8 4 3 5 3 84 7 6060

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 Shift worker 40 30 12 8 4 5 2 75 12 665
2022 Non-shift worker 48 27 9 5 3 5 4 82 9 6065

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 Shift worker 22 22 18 12 5 17 4 56 22 665
2022 Non-shift worker 25 26 22 6 3 14 2 61 12 6065
2020 Shift worker 20 31 22 11 6 7 2 56 20 630
2020 Non-shift worker 33 33 18 6 2 6 1 72 9 5924

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 Shift worker 38 32 9 6 6 3 4 76 14 665
2022 Non-shift worker 45 32 8 4 3 5 2 83 8 6065
2020 Shift worker 36 34 13 9 4 1 2 73 13 628
2020 Non-shift worker 48 32 9 4 3 3 1 83 7 5915

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 Shift worker 7 11 23 5 9 41 4 32 26 665
2022 Non-shift worker 8 15 23 4 4 42 5 42 14 6065

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 0 27 30 37 6 0 0 72 20
2022 Non-shift worker 2 15 16 13 35 18 2 21 60 65
2020 Shift worker 0 0 9 21 21 24 24 0 83 12
2020 Non-shift worker 2 7 18 22 36 14 0 10 68 48

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 Shift worker 16 31 18 13 16 3 2 50 31 665
2022 Non-shift worker 27 30 16 8 7 7 5 65 17 6065
2020 Shift worker 17 35 22 14 10 2 1 54 24 631
2020 Non-shift worker 28 31 17 9 6 5 3 65 17 5922
2019 Shift worker 26 37 16 11 8 2 2 65 19 899
2019 Non-shift worker 29 32 15 11 7 4 2 65 19 5470
2018 Shift worker 15 41 19 13 9 2 1 58 23 1119
2018 Non-shift worker 22 35 18 10 8 5 3 62 19 5687

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 Shift worker 20 38 15 10 12 4 1 61 23 665
2022 Non-shift worker 27 37 14 11 7 3 1 67 18 6060
2020 Shift worker 20 39 14 15 8 2 1 61 24 628
2020 Non-shift worker 34 36 12 10 5 2 1 73 15 5922
2019 Shift worker 27 37 15 11 8 2 1 65 19 900
2019 Non-shift worker 29 38 14 11 5 2 1 69 16 5478
2018 Shift worker 23 38 16 12 7 3 0 63 20 1124
2018 Non-shift worker 31 40 13 10 4 2 1 73 14 5697

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 Shift worker 22 37 18 11 11 2 0 59 22 665
2022 Non-shift worker 31 38 17 7 5 2 0 70 12 6070
2020 Shift worker 18 34 23 16 8 1 0 52 25 630
2020 Non-shift worker 35 38 17 7 3 1 0 73 10 5917
2019 Shift worker 25 36 22 9 6 2 0 62 16 900
2019 Non-shift worker 28 39 20 8 4 1 0 68 12 5462
2018 Shift worker 20 38 21 12 8 1 0 59 20 1121
2018 Non-shift worker 29 41 18 8 3 1 0 71 11 5686

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 Shift worker 16 27 17 15 18 7 1 46 35 665
2022 Non-shift worker 21 26 16 12 12 10 2 54 27 6065
2020 Shift worker 14 26 19 15 22 3 1 42 38 630
2020 Non-shift worker 24 26 18 12 10 8 2 56 25 5928
2019 Shift worker 21 28 16 17 14 4 0 51 33 899
2019 Non-shift worker 20 26 19 13 11 8 2 51 27 5478
2018 Shift worker 16 29 19 16 17 4 0 46 34 1120
2018 Non-shift worker 20 28 19 14 11 7 2 52 27 5696

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 Shift worker 23 47 7 16 8 0 0 70 23 665
2022 Non-shift worker 39 44 5 8 3 0 0 84 12 6060
2020 Shift worker 24 50 9 14 4 0 0 73 18 630
2020 Non-shift worker 36 47 4 10 2 0 0 84 12 5927

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 Shift worker 31 44 8 12 5 0 0 75 17 665
2022 Non-shift worker 44 35 7 9 5 0 1 79 14 6060
2020 Shift worker 30 48 10 10 3 0 0 78 12 628
2020 Non-shift worker 36 40 10 11 3 0 1 77 14 5930
2019 Shift worker 40 38 7 11 4 0 0 78 15 898
2019 Non-shift worker 42 36 7 11 5 0 0 78 15 5474

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 Shift worker 31 47 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 665
2022 Non-shift worker 50 35 7 5 2 0 0 86 8 6050
2020 Shift worker 28 44 11 12 5 0 0 72 17 631
2020 Non-shift worker 47 36 9 7 2 0 0 83 8 5867
2019 Shift worker 39 40 7 10 3 0 0 80 13 898
2019 Non-shift worker 50 36 7 5 2 0 0 86 8 5435

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 Shift worker 63 25 6 3 1 0 2 90 4 665
2022 Non-shift worker 75 18 3 2 1 1 0 94 3 6060
2020 Shift worker 64 24 6 3 1 0 1 89 5 630
2020 Non-shift worker 77 16 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 5912

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 Shift worker 74 11 5 1 1 0 8 92 3 665
2022 Non-shift worker 84 7 2 1 1 0 4 96 2 6065
2019 Shift worker 78 11 5 1 2 0 3 92 3 899
2019 Non-shift worker 82 9 3 1 1 0 3 94 2 5455

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 Shift worker 21 7 8 7 11 25 20 52 32 665
2022 Non-shift worker 27 20 12 6 7 17 11 65 19 6070
2020 Shift worker 18 13 10 8 16 22 14 48 36 626
2020 Non-shift worker 29 21 13 7 6 15 9 66 18 5931
2019 Shift worker 25 17 12 10 8 18 11 58 25 898
2019 Non-shift worker 31 20 13 7 7 16 7 66 17 5474

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 Shift worker 20 80 665
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 6060
2020 Shift worker 20 80 632
2020 Non-shift worker 11 89 5928
2019 Shift worker 17 83 896
2019 Non-shift worker 13 87 5480
2018 Shift worker 20 80 1127
2018 Non-shift worker 13 87 5699

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 59 41 120
2022 Non-shift worker 47 53 665
2020 Shift worker 55 45 122
2020 Non-shift worker 46 54 568
2019 Shift worker 54 46 142
2019 Non-shift worker 49 51 694
2018 Shift worker 60 40 216
2018 Non-shift worker 49 51 746

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 60 40 120
2022 Non-shift worker 54 46 665
2020 Shift worker 68 32 122
2020 Non-shift worker 66 34 568
2019 Shift worker 62 38 142
2019 Non-shift worker 57 43 694
2018 Shift worker 66 34 213
2018 Non-shift worker 58 42 745

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 6 94 120
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 665
2020 Shift worker 11 89 122
2020 Non-shift worker 9 91 568
2019 Shift worker 13 87 142
2019 Non-shift worker 10 90 694
2018 Shift worker 17 83 206
2018 Non-shift worker 9 91 742

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 Shift worker 2 98 120
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 665

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 Shift worker 6 94 120
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 665
2020 Shift worker 7 93 122
2020 Non-shift worker 5 95 568
2019 Shift worker 6 94 142
2019 Non-shift worker 4 96 694
2018 Shift worker 9 91 206
2018 Non-shift worker 4 96 742

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 Shift worker 16 84 120
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 665
2020 Shift worker 12 88 122
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 568
2019 Shift worker 13 87 142
2019 Non-shift worker 6 94 694
2018 Shift worker 14 86 207
2018 Non-shift worker 9 91 743

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 6 94 120
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 665
2020 Shift worker 5 95 122
2020 Non-shift worker 5 95 568
2018 Shift worker 4 96 207
2018 Non-shift worker 3 97 742

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 40 60 120
2022 Non-shift worker 32 68 665
2020 Shift worker 34 66 122
2020 Non-shift worker 36 64 568
2019 Shift worker 45 55 142
2019 Non-shift worker 40 60 688
2018 Shift worker 46 54 209
2018 Non-shift worker 40 60 746

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 41 59 120
2022 Non-shift worker 39 61 665
2020 Shift worker 43 57 122
2020 Non-shift worker 40 60 568
2019 Shift worker 43 57 142
2019 Non-shift worker 36 64 688
2018 Shift worker 39 61 208
2018 Non-shift worker 41 59 746

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 41 59 120
2022 Non-shift worker 48 52 665
2020 Shift worker 42 58 122
2020 Non-shift worker 46 54 568
2019 Shift worker 37 63 142
2019 Non-shift worker 49 51 688
2018 Shift worker 38 62 207
2018 Non-shift worker 46 54 746

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 47 53 120
2022 Non-shift worker 37 63 665
2020 Shift worker 42 58 122
2020 Non-shift worker 42 58 568
2019 Shift worker 40 60 142
2019 Non-shift worker 37 63 688
2018 Shift worker 40 60 212
2018 Non-shift worker 37 63 745

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 Shift worker 28 72 120
2022 Non-shift worker 33 67 665
2020 Shift worker 31 69 122
2020 Non-shift worker 29 71 568
2019 Shift worker 30 70 142
2019 Non-shift worker 35 65 688
2018 Shift worker 32 68 205
2018 Non-shift worker 33 67 744

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 65 35 120
2022 Non-shift worker 57 43 665
2020 Shift worker 54 46 122
2020 Non-shift worker 55 45 568
2019 Shift worker 59 41 142
2019 Non-shift worker 58 42 688
2018 Shift worker 68 32 214
2018 Non-shift worker 54 46 747

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 28 72 120
2022 Non-shift worker 31 69 665
2020 Shift worker 36 64 122
2020 Non-shift worker 40 60 568
2019 Shift worker 43 57 142
2019 Non-shift worker 35 65 688
2018 Shift worker 38 62 213
2018 Non-shift worker 33 67 745

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 4 96 120
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 665
2018 Shift worker 3 97 205
2018 Non-shift worker 1 99 743

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 12 88 120
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 665
2020 Shift worker 17 83 122
2020 Non-shift worker 8 92 568
2019 Shift worker 16 84 142
2019 Non-shift worker 9 91 688
2018 Shift worker 14 86 207
2018 Non-shift worker 9 91 743

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 11 89 120
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 665
2020 Shift worker 15 85 122
2020 Non-shift worker 13 87 568
2019 Shift worker 15 85 142
2019 Non-shift worker 9 91 688
2018 Shift worker 23 77 207
2018 Non-shift worker 8 92 744

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 51 49 120
2022 Non-shift worker 49 51 665
2020 Shift worker 51 49 122
2020 Non-shift worker 51 49 568
2019 Shift worker 50 50 142
2019 Non-shift worker 47 53 688
2018 Shift worker 43 57 208
2018 Non-shift worker 44 56 744

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 28 72 120
2022 Non-shift worker 20 80 665
2020 Shift worker 32 68 122
2020 Non-shift worker 28 72 568
2019 Shift worker 39 61 142
2019 Non-shift worker 27 73 688
2018 Shift worker 47 53 209
2018 Non-shift worker 30 70 745

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 12 88 120
2022 Non-shift worker 18 82 665
2020 Shift worker 15 85 122
2020 Non-shift worker 15 85 568
2019 Shift worker 8 92 142
2019 Non-shift worker 15 85 688
2018 Shift worker 15 85 207
2018 Non-shift worker 13 87 743

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 Shift worker 47 53 120
2022 Non-shift worker 54 46 665
2020 Shift worker 42 58 122
2020 Non-shift worker 56 44 568
2019 Shift worker 52 48 142
2019 Non-shift worker 57 43 687
2018 Shift worker 44 56 209
2018 Non-shift worker 55 45 744

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 Shift worker 30 70 120
2022 Non-shift worker 26 74 665
2020 Shift worker 35 65 122
2020 Non-shift worker 29 71 568
2019 Shift worker 40 60 142
2019 Non-shift worker 32 68 687
2018 Shift worker 36 64 207
2018 Non-shift worker 30 70 745

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 Shift worker 6 94 120
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 665
2020 Shift worker 14 86 122
2020 Non-shift worker 11 89 568
2019 Shift worker 9 91 142
2019 Non-shift worker 8 92 687
2018 Shift worker 5 95 205
2018 Non-shift worker 10 90 744

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 Shift worker 16 84 120
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 665
2020 Shift worker 15 85 122
2020 Non-shift worker 22 78 568
2019 Shift worker 16 84 142
2019 Non-shift worker 17 83 687
2018 Shift worker 15 85 208
2018 Non-shift worker 13 87 745

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 Shift worker 5 95 120
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 665
2020 Shift worker 7 93 122
2020 Non-shift worker 13 87 568
2019 Shift worker 12 88 142
2019 Non-shift worker 11 89 687
2018 Shift worker 11 89 206
2018 Non-shift worker 10 90 744

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 Shift worker 13 87 120
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 665
2020 Shift worker 12 88 122
2020 Non-shift worker 10 90 568
2019 Shift worker 6 94 142
2019 Non-shift worker 6 94 687
2018 Shift worker 6 94 206
2018 Non-shift worker 4 96 744

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 Shift worker 16 84 120
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 665
2020 Shift worker 23 77 122
2020 Non-shift worker 14 86 568
2019 Shift worker 23 77 142
2019 Non-shift worker 15 85 687
2018 Shift worker 29 71 207
2018 Non-shift worker 16 84 744

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 91 120
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 665
2020 Shift worker 13 87 122
2020 Non-shift worker 8 92 568
2019 Shift worker 11 89 142
2019 Non-shift worker 12 88 687
2018 Shift worker 10 90 206
2018 Non-shift worker 11 89 743

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 Shift worker 28 72 120
2022 Non-shift worker 28 72 665
2020 Shift worker 33 67 122
2020 Non-shift worker 24 76 568
2019 Shift worker 29 71 142
2019 Non-shift worker 24 76 687
2018 Shift worker 35 65 212
2018 Non-shift worker 26 74 744

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 Shift worker 8 92 100
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 625
2020 Shift worker 16 84 109
2020 Non-shift worker 14 86 521
2019 Shift worker 14 86 130
2019 Non-shift worker 9 91 642
2018 Shift worker 13 87 191
2018 Non-shift worker 11 89 714

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 Shift worker 21 79 100
2022 Non-shift worker 22 78 625
2020 Shift worker 25 75 109
2020 Non-shift worker 19 81 521
2019 Shift worker 23 77 130
2019 Non-shift worker 22 78 642
2018 Shift worker 22 78 188
2018 Non-shift worker 22 78 713

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 Shift worker 12 88 100
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 625
2020 Shift worker 7 93 109
2020 Non-shift worker 10 90 521
2019 Shift worker 18 82 130
2019 Non-shift worker 7 93 642
2018 Shift worker 9 91 188
2018 Non-shift worker 8 92 713

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 Shift worker 8 92 100
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 625
2020 Shift worker 11 89 109
2020 Non-shift worker 10 90 521
2019 Shift worker 9 91 130
2019 Non-shift worker 7 93 642
2018 Shift worker 10 90 188
2018 Non-shift worker 8 92 713

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 Shift worker 5 95 100
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 625
2020 Shift worker 11 89 109
2020 Non-shift worker 11 89 521
2019 Shift worker 10 90 130
2019 Non-shift worker 12 88 642
2018 Shift worker 8 92 188
2018 Non-shift worker 11 89 713

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 Shift worker 8 92 100
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 625
2020 Shift worker 7 93 109
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 521
2019 Shift worker 11 89 130
2019 Non-shift worker 7 93 642
2018 Shift worker 11 89 189
2018 Non-shift worker 10 90 713

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 Shift worker 6 94 100
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 625
2020 Shift worker 12 88 109
2020 Non-shift worker 9 91 521
2019 Shift worker 10 90 130
2019 Non-shift worker 12 88 642
2018 Shift worker 10 90 189
2018 Non-shift worker 11 89 713

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 Shift worker 17 83 100
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 625
2020 Shift worker 16 84 109
2020 Non-shift worker 16 84 521
2019 Shift worker 11 89 130
2019 Non-shift worker 15 85 642
2018 Shift worker 14 86 190
2018 Non-shift worker 11 89 713

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 Shift worker 4 96 100
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 625
2020 Shift worker 13 87 109
2020 Non-shift worker 12 88 521
2019 Shift worker 12 88 130
2019 Non-shift worker 11 89 642
2018 Shift worker 10 90 189
2018 Non-shift worker 9 91 713

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 Shift worker 22 78 100
2022 Non-shift worker 26 74 625
2020 Shift worker 40 60 109
2020 Non-shift worker 29 71 521
2019 Shift worker 28 72 130
2019 Non-shift worker 30 70 642
2018 Shift worker 26 74 191
2018 Non-shift worker 28 72 714

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 Shift worker 7 93 100
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 625
2020 Shift worker 11 89 109
2020 Non-shift worker 10 90 521
2019 Shift worker 13 87 130
2019 Non-shift worker 10 90 642
2018 Shift worker 8 92 188
2018 Non-shift worker 6 94 712

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 Shift worker 43 57 100
2022 Non-shift worker 47 53 625
2020 Shift worker 53 47 109
2020 Non-shift worker 47 53 521
2019 Shift worker 46 54 130
2019 Non-shift worker 47 53 642
2018 Shift worker 41 59 195
2018 Non-shift worker 43 57 714

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 Shift worker 1 99 100
2022 Non-shift worker 2 98 625
2019 Shift worker 4 96 130
2019 Non-shift worker 1 99 642
2018 Shift worker 2 98 188
2018 Non-shift worker 1 99 713

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 Shift worker 55 45 100
2022 Non-shift worker 55 45 625
2020 Shift worker 66 34 109
2020 Non-shift worker 56 44 521
2019 Shift worker 53 47 130
2019 Non-shift worker 56 44 642
2018 Shift worker 63 37 194
2018 Non-shift worker 55 45 715

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 Shift worker 2 98 100
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 625

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 Shift worker 23 77 100
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 625
2020 Shift worker 9 91 109
2020 Non-shift worker 14 86 521
2019 Shift worker 10 90 130
2019 Non-shift worker 13 87 642
2018 Shift worker 12 88 189
2018 Non-shift worker 12 88 713

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 Shift worker 14 15 17 14 16 19 5 38 40 665
2022 Non-shift worker 12 15 13 8 7 35 10 48 28 6065
2020 Shift worker 14 25 21 11 13 11 4 46 29 629
2020 Non-shift worker 19 18 17 8 6 26 6 55 20 5925
2019 Shift worker 21 24 20 11 9 10 5 53 24 893
2019 Non-shift worker 15 19 19 9 8 23 6 49 24 5477
2018 Shift worker 15 25 25 10 11 11 3 47 25 1111
2018 Non-shift worker 15 21 21 8 6 23 5 50 20 5696

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 Shift worker 22 29 14 14 10 8 2 57 27 665
2022 Non-shift worker 27 33 15 7 5 11 1 69 14 6065
2020 Shift worker 21 30 22 12 10 5 1 54 23 628
2020 Non-shift worker 34 32 16 6 4 7 1 71 11 5924
2019 Shift worker 32 30 18 9 6 4 1 65 16 896
2019 Non-shift worker 31 34 16 8 4 7 1 70 13 5476
2018 Shift worker 23 34 20 10 8 4 1 59 19 1110
2018 Non-shift worker 29 36 17 6 4 7 1 70 11 5692

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 Shift worker 12 88 660
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 6055
2020 Shift worker 9 91 629
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 5926
2019 Shift worker 9 91 898
2019 Non-shift worker 6 94 5474
2018 Shift worker 10 90 1118
2018 Non-shift worker 5 95 5696

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 42 58 80
2022 Non-shift worker 34 66 405
2020 Shift worker 50 50 56
2020 Non-shift worker 37 63 317
2019 Shift worker 33 67 90
2019 Non-shift worker 44 56 326
2018 Shift worker 46 54 109
2018 Non-shift worker 34 66 299

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 69 31 80
2022 Non-shift worker 76 24 405
2020 Shift worker 78 22 56
2020 Non-shift worker 79 21 317
2019 Shift worker 77 23 90
2019 Non-shift worker 72 28 326
2018 Shift worker 73 27 114
2018 Non-shift worker 71 29 301

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 91 80
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 405
2018 Shift worker 10 90 108
2018 Non-shift worker 6 94 299

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 2 98 80
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 405
2018 Shift worker 4 96 108
2018 Non-shift worker 0 100 299

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 15 85 80
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 405
2019 Shift worker 11 89 90
2019 Non-shift worker 8 92 326
2018 Shift worker 8 92 108
2018 Non-shift worker 7 93 299

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 25 75 80
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 405
2020 Shift worker 15 85 56
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 317
2019 Shift worker 15 85 90
2019 Non-shift worker 8 92 326
2018 Shift worker 18 82 108
2018 Non-shift worker 8 92 299

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 19 81 80
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 405
2019 Shift worker 5 95 90
2019 Non-shift worker 6 94 326
2018 Shift worker 6 94 108
2018 Non-shift worker 6 94 300

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 25 75 80
2022 Non-shift worker 18 82 405
2020 Shift worker 15 85 56
2020 Non-shift worker 14 86 317
2019 Shift worker 6 94 90
2019 Non-shift worker 15 85 324
2018 Shift worker 16 84 106
2018 Non-shift worker 16 84 302

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 16 84 80
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 405
2020 Shift worker 7 93 56
2020 Non-shift worker 9 91 317
2019 Shift worker 8 92 90
2019 Non-shift worker 11 89 324
2018 Shift worker 18 82 106
2018 Non-shift worker 10 90 303

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 17 83 80
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 405
2018 Shift worker 9 91 107
2018 Non-shift worker 8 92 302

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 2 98 80
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 405
2018 Shift worker 8 92 106
2018 Non-shift worker 3 97 302

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 25 75 80
2022 Non-shift worker 31 69 405
2020 Shift worker 24 76 56
2020 Non-shift worker 37 63 317
2019 Shift worker 26 74 90
2019 Non-shift worker 30 70 324
2018 Shift worker 22 78 106
2018 Non-shift worker 23 77 302

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 54 46 80
2022 Non-shift worker 43 57 405
2020 Shift worker 43 57 56
2020 Non-shift worker 43 57 317
2019 Shift worker 43 57 90
2019 Non-shift worker 38 62 324
2018 Shift worker 41 59 109
2018 Non-shift worker 37 63 303

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 2 98 80
2022 Non-shift worker 5 95 405
2020 Shift worker 24 76 56
2020 Non-shift worker 1 99 317
2018 Shift worker 6 94 106
2018 Non-shift worker 2 98 302

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 5 95 80
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 405

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 11 89 80
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 405
2020 Shift worker 10 90 56
2020 Non-shift worker 9 91 317
2019 Shift worker 14 86 90
2019 Non-shift worker 10 90 324
2018 Shift worker 11 89 108
2018 Non-shift worker 6 94 302

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 11 89 80
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 405
2020 Shift worker 5 95 56
2020 Non-shift worker 22 78 317
2019 Shift worker 20 80 90
2019 Non-shift worker 16 84 324
2018 Shift worker 16 84 108
2018 Non-shift worker 17 83 303

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 2 98 80
2022 Non-shift worker 2 98 405

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 13 87 80
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 405
2020 Shift worker 13 87 56
2020 Non-shift worker 12 88 317
2019 Shift worker 6 94 90
2019 Non-shift worker 12 88 324
2018 Shift worker 10 90 106
2018 Non-shift worker 16 84 302

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 1 99 80
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 405
2020 Shift worker 0 100 56
2020 Non-shift worker 0 100 317
2019 Shift worker 0 100 90
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 324

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 25 75 80
2022 Non-shift worker 20 80 405
2019 Shift worker 23 77 90
2019 Non-shift worker 17 83 324
2018 Shift worker 27 73 107
2018 Non-shift worker 16 84 304

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 40 60 80
2022 Non-shift worker 29 71 405
2020 Shift worker 21 79 56
2020 Non-shift worker 26 74 317
2019 Shift worker 30 70 90
2019 Non-shift worker 30 70 319
2018 Shift worker 28 72 111
2018 Non-shift worker 35 65 302

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 21 79 80
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 405
2020 Shift worker 23 77 56
2020 Non-shift worker 11 89 317
2019 Shift worker 24 76 90
2019 Non-shift worker 13 87 319
2018 Shift worker 21 79 110
2018 Non-shift worker 18 82 301

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 4 96 80
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 405
2020 Shift worker 13 87 56
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 317
2018 Shift worker 4 96 107
2018 Non-shift worker 8 92 304

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 20 80 80
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 405
2020 Shift worker 11 89 56
2020 Non-shift worker 20 80 317
2019 Shift worker 14 86 90
2019 Non-shift worker 14 86 319
2018 Shift worker 13 87 109
2018 Non-shift worker 14 86 304

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 4 96 80
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 405
2018 Shift worker 5 95 107
2018 Non-shift worker 3 97 301

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 11 89 80
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 405
2018 Shift worker 5 95 107
2018 Non-shift worker 5 95 301

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 10 90 80
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 405
2020 Shift worker 16 84 56
2020 Non-shift worker 9 91 317
2019 Shift worker 9 91 90
2019 Non-shift worker 9 91 319
2018 Shift worker 12 88 108
2018 Non-shift worker 7 93 301

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 91 80
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 405
2020 Shift worker 6 94 56
2020 Non-shift worker 5 95 317
2019 Shift worker 7 93 90
2019 Non-shift worker 5 95 319
2018 Shift worker 9 91 107
2018 Non-shift worker 10 90 301

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 52 48 80
2022 Non-shift worker 50 50 405
2020 Shift worker 54 46 56
2020 Non-shift worker 50 50 317
2019 Shift worker 56 44 90
2019 Non-shift worker 52 48 319
2018 Shift worker 52 48 109
2018 Non-shift worker 44 56 302

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 1 99 70
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 380

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 14 86 70
2022 Non-shift worker 19 81 380
2018 Shift worker 18 82 100
2018 Non-shift worker 22 78 288

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 6 94 70
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 380

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 10 90 70
2022 Non-shift worker 2 98 380

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 70
2022 Non-shift worker 2 98 380

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 5 95 70
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 380

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 3 97 70
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 380
2018 Shift worker 6 94 100
2018 Non-shift worker 9 91 289

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 18 82 70
2022 Non-shift worker 16 84 380
2018 Shift worker 10 90 100
2018 Non-shift worker 11 89 289

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 8 92 70
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 380
2018 Shift worker 13 87 101
2018 Non-shift worker 9 91 288

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 20 80 70
2022 Non-shift worker 30 70 380
2018 Shift worker 22 78 101
2018 Non-shift worker 26 74 289

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 14 86 70
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 380
2018 Shift worker 9 91 100
2018 Non-shift worker 8 92 290

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 38 62 70
2022 Non-shift worker 49 51 380
2018 Shift worker 45 55 103
2018 Non-shift worker 42 58 290

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 1 99 70
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 380

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 67 33 70
2022 Non-shift worker 66 34 380
2018 Shift worker 66 34 104
2018 Non-shift worker 59 41 291

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 3 97 70
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 380

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 14 86 70
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 380
2018 Shift worker 20 80 100
2018 Non-shift worker 12 88 288

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 Shift worker 14 16 22 14 6 23 6 42 27 665
2022 Non-shift worker 14 15 17 5 4 39 7 54 15 6065
2020 Shift worker 15 26 23 8 7 17 4 52 19 631
2020 Non-shift worker 21 19 18 4 3 30 5 61 10 5911
2019 Shift worker 24 21 21 7 5 16 6 58 16 890
2019 Non-shift worker 18 17 22 4 3 29 7 55 11 5470
2018 Shift worker 17 24 28 8 5 15 2 50 16 1109
2018 Non-shift worker 17 20 24 3 2 28 5 56 8 5694

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 Shift worker 22 29 20 11 6 10 2 58 19 665
2022 Non-shift worker 29 32 15 6 3 13 2 72 10 6065
2020 Shift worker 21 33 21 9 6 7 1 59 17 631
2020 Non-shift worker 36 31 17 4 2 9 1 74 7 5925
2019 Shift worker 34 28 19 7 5 6 1 67 13 888
2019 Non-shift worker 34 32 18 4 3 9 1 73 8 5463
2018 Shift worker 22 35 23 7 5 8 1 62 13 1099
2018 Non-shift worker 31 35 18 4 2 9 1 73 6 5681

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 Shift worker 8 92 665
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 6065
2020 Shift worker 7 93 625
2020 Non-shift worker 8 92 5910
2019 Shift worker 11 89 899
2019 Non-shift worker 12 88 5480

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 Shift worker 28 72 65
2022 Non-shift worker 54 46 595
2020 Shift worker 33 67 56
2020 Non-shift worker 47 53 492

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 50 50 65
2022 Non-shift worker 73 27 595
2020 Shift worker 74 26 56
2020 Non-shift worker 80 20 491
2019 Shift worker 57 43 100
2019 Non-shift worker 82 18 651

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 34 40 11 3 9 2 0 76 13 35
2022 Non-shift worker 48 36 6 7 2 1 0 84 9 445
2020 Shift worker 37 37 4 10 12 0 0 74 22 41
2020 Non-shift worker 51 34 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 390
2019 Shift worker 35 39 6 19 1 0 0 73 20 58
2019 Non-shift worker 54 27 8 5 4 0 1 82 10 538

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 Shift worker 27 30 16 10 7 5 5 63 19 665
2022 Non-shift worker 44 34 7 6 3 3 3 83 9 6065
2020 Shift worker 23 33 17 10 6 4 8 63 18 631
2020 Non-shift worker 48 31 8 5 2 2 3 83 8 5918

Future of work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 16 21 19 23 22 120
2022 Non-shift worker 40 34 14 8 4 4585

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 Shift worker 73 27 620
2022 Non-shift worker 87 13 5465

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 Shift worker 47 53 610
2022 Non-shift worker 42 58 5460

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 Shift worker 48 52 610
2022 Non-shift worker 60 40 5460

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 Shift worker 49 51 610
2022 Non-shift worker 52 48 5460

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 Shift worker 34 66 610
2022 Non-shift worker 24 76 5460

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 Shift worker 44 56 610
2022 Non-shift worker 47 53 5460

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 Shift worker 28 72 610
2022 Non-shift worker 25 75 5460

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 Shift worker 47 53 610
2022 Non-shift worker 27 73 5460

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 Shift worker 32 68 610
2022 Non-shift worker 20 80 5460

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 Shift worker 42 58 610
2022 Non-shift worker 34 66 5460

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 Shift worker 60 40 610
2022 Non-shift worker 34 66 5460

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 Shift worker 6 94 610
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 5460

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 Shift worker 14 86 610
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 5460

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 Shift worker 27 9 7 4 9 1 42 64 23 620
2022 Non-shift worker 72 14 4 1 2 0 6 92 3 5465

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 Shift worker 8 10 15 8 11 4 42 37 34 615
2022 Non-shift worker 6 16 16 17 34 3 7 58 25 5465

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 Shift worker 9 22 15 9 13 7 26 31 46 620
2022 Non-shift worker 10 23 18 16 26 4 3 45 36 5465
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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 Shift worker 42 35 9 7 7 0 0 78 13 665
2022 Non-shift worker 57 28 6 5 4 1 0 85 9 6070
2020 Shift worker 35 35 12 10 7 0 1 70 17 630
2020 Non-shift worker 52 31 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 5918

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 Shift worker 4 8 15 7 41 7 17 64 16 665
2022 Non-shift worker 2 4 11 8 47 5 23 75 9 6060

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 Shift worker 17 33 20 14 11 4 1 53 26 665
2022 Non-shift worker 27 42 14 9 5 3 0 71 14 6065
2020 Shift worker 17 38 20 15 9 2 0 56 24 631
2020 Non-shift worker 41 39 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 5924
2019 Shift worker 23 34 21 12 7 3 0 59 20 903
2019 Non-shift worker 33 42 14 7 3 2 0 76 10 5479
2018 Shift worker 12 35 21 18 10 4 0 50 29 1128
2018 Non-shift worker 32 43 14 6 3 2 0 76 10 5686

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 11 24 36 23 6 665
2022 Non-shift worker 9 27 37 21 6 6065

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 Shift worker 38 29 15 8 4 4 1 71 13 665
2022 Non-shift worker 54 27 9 4 3 2 1 84 7 6070
2020 Shift worker 30 32 20 7 5 5 1 65 13 629
2020 Non-shift worker 50 27 12 5 3 2 0 79 9 5899

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 Shift worker 33 27 12 12 16 1 0 60 28 665
2022 Non-shift worker 46 26 9 9 8 1 0 73 18 6070
2020 Shift worker 25 27 16 17 13 1 0 53 31 630
2020 Non-shift worker 40 29 11 11 7 1 0 70 19 5913

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 Shift worker 19 33 17 18 12 1 0 53 30 665
2022 Non-shift worker 27 40 13 12 7 1 0 68 19 6060
2020 Shift worker 16 33 22 16 12 1 0 49 29 631
2020 Non-shift worker 35 34 15 10 5 1 0 70 15 5929
2019 Shift worker 24 33 20 14 8 1 0 57 23 904
2019 Non-shift worker 25 38 17 12 6 2 0 64 19 5478
2018 Shift worker 14 32 23 17 11 1 0 47 29 1126
2018 Non-shift worker 23 40 17 12 6 1 0 64 18 5697

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 11 40 17 19 10 2 1 52 31 220
2022 Non-shift worker 15 50 12 16 6 1 0 66 22 2015
2020 Shift worker 7 35 21 20 16 0 1 42 37 212
2020 Non-shift worker 21 47 13 15 3 1 1 69 18 1967
2019 Shift worker 13 31 17 18 18 2 1 46 37 265
2019 Non-shift worker 17 45 16 13 6 2 1 64 20 1697

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 Shift worker 9 18 19 19 34 0 0 28 53 665
2022 Non-shift worker 27 30 18 10 13 0 1 58 24 6040
2020 Shift worker 9 20 20 19 32 0 0 29 51 629
2020 Non-shift worker 28 30 21 12 9 0 0 58 21 5914
2019 Shift worker 8 16 22 21 32 0 0 25 53 904
2019 Non-shift worker 16 28 23 15 18 0 0 45 32 5478
2018 Shift worker 4 12 18 20 46 1 0 15 67 1125
2018 Non-shift worker 13 21 24 18 22 0 1 35 41 5702

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 Shift worker 25 32 22 11 8 1 1 59 19 660
2022 Non-shift worker 18 28 25 15 13 0 1 46 28 6040
2020 Shift worker 23 32 24 13 8 0 0 55 21 631
2020 Non-shift worker 17 26 27 18 12 0 0 43 30 5928
2019 Shift worker 30 31 24 9 6 0 0 61 15 901
2019 Non-shift worker 18 29 27 15 11 0 0 47 26 5476
2018 Shift worker 25 31 26 12 6 0 0 57 17 1124
2018 Non-shift worker 15 28 29 17 11 0 0 43 28 5691

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 Shift worker 39 33 12 5 2 1 6 79 8 660
2022 Non-shift worker 27 32 21 11 8 0 1 60 19 6045
2020 Shift worker 40 30 14 8 4 0 3 72 13 628
2020 Non-shift worker 27 31 22 13 6 0 0 58 19 5916
2019 Shift worker 44 29 14 6 3 0 4 76 9 900
2019 Non-shift worker 26 32 22 11 7 0 1 59 18 5462
2018 Shift worker 37 31 18 7 3 1 3 71 10 1121
2018 Non-shift worker 22 31 25 12 7 1 1 54 20 5672

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 Shift worker 23 19 21 16 19 1 1 43 36 660
2022 Non-shift worker 20 23 23 16 17 0 1 44 33 6050
2020 Shift worker 30 23 20 14 12 0 1 54 26 627
2020 Non-shift worker 24 24 22 16 12 0 2 49 29 5901
2019 Shift worker 35 23 19 11 11 0 0 58 23 896
2019 Non-shift worker 21 24 24 16 13 0 1 46 30 5458
2018 Shift worker 26 27 18 12 14 1 1 55 26 1123
2018 Non-shift worker 18 25 25 17 13 1 1 44 31 5681

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 Shift worker 40 26 17 8 6 1 2 68 15 665
2022 Non-shift worker 46 26 13 6 5 0 4 75 11 6050
2020 Shift worker 37 27 18 9 8 0 1 64 17 629
2020 Non-shift worker 42 27 15 8 5 0 2 71 13 5911
2019 Shift worker 42 28 15 8 5 0 1 71 13 896
2019 Non-shift worker 45 27 15 6 5 0 2 74 11 5460
2018 Shift worker 38 27 19 7 8 1 1 66 15 1124
2018 Non-shift worker 41 28 16 7 5 1 3 71 13 5682

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 Shift worker 23 23 22 16 16 0 0 46 32 660
2022 Non-shift worker 28 29 21 11 10 0 1 57 21 6060
2020 Shift worker 18 21 26 17 17 0 1 40 35 631
2020 Non-shift worker 25 29 23 12 10 0 0 54 23 5917
2019 Shift worker 25 25 23 13 14 0 0 50 27 900
2019 Non-shift worker 28 29 23 11 9 0 0 58 19 5475
2018 Shift worker 19 25 24 17 14 1 1 45 31 1120
2018 Non-shift worker 25 29 23 13 9 0 1 54 22 5696

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 Shift worker 27 32 18 11 9 1 2 61 20 660
2022 Non-shift worker 31 32 20 9 7 0 1 63 16 6045
2020 Shift worker 25 31 24 14 6 0 1 56 20 630
2020 Non-shift worker 32 35 20 9 4 0 1 68 13 5909
2019 Shift worker 33 34 19 9 4 0 0 68 13 900
2019 Non-shift worker 28 36 21 9 5 1 1 65 14 5464
2018 Shift worker 27 34 22 11 5 1 1 61 16 1123
2018 Non-shift worker 24 37 24 10 4 1 1 62 14 5681

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 Shift worker 31 31 17 10 7 2 3 65 18 665
2022 Non-shift worker 24 32 22 12 9 0 1 57 21 6055
2020 Shift worker 27 29 21 12 10 0 1 56 22 630
2020 Non-shift worker 25 35 22 11 5 0 1 61 17 5912
2019 Shift worker 34 33 16 11 4 1 1 68 16 898
2019 Non-shift worker 23 35 24 12 6 0 1 58 18 5470
2018 Shift worker 27 33 21 10 8 1 1 61 18 1124
2018 Non-shift worker 20 35 26 12 6 0 1 55 18 5681

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 Shift worker 36 30 14 12 6 1 1 68 18 660
2022 Non-shift worker 31 31 19 11 8 0 1 63 19 6065
2020 Shift worker 30 33 18 13 6 0 0 63 19 628
2020 Non-shift worker 31 33 20 10 5 0 0 64 16 5913
2019 Shift worker 41 30 15 9 4 0 0 71 13 899
2019 Non-shift worker 27 34 22 10 6 0 1 61 16 5458
2018 Shift worker 34 33 20 7 4 1 1 68 12 1123
2018 Non-shift worker 25 35 22 11 6 0 1 61 17 5679

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 Shift worker 37 29 13 11 8 1 1 66 20 660
2022 Non-shift worker 45 27 13 7 7 0 1 73 14 6055
2020 Shift worker 33 30 18 13 5 0 1 64 18 626
2020 Non-shift worker 45 28 14 7 5 0 0 74 13 5904
2019 Shift worker 43 27 15 9 6 1 0 70 15 900
2019 Non-shift worker 43 28 15 8 5 0 1 72 13 5455

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 Shift worker 47 27 13 6 5 1 2 76 11 655
2022 Non-shift worker 48 28 13 5 4 0 1 77 10 6055
2020 Shift worker 43 26 18 6 5 0 2 71 11 629
2020 Non-shift worker 29 31 23 11 6 0 0 60 17 5911

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 Shift worker 39 31 16 8 5 0 1 71 13 660
2022 Non-shift worker 31 32 20 9 6 0 1 64 16 6045
2020 Shift worker 33 33 19 8 5 0 1 67 14 630
2020 Non-shift worker 26 31 23 12 7 0 0 58 19 5913
2019 Shift worker 43 33 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 895
2019 Non-shift worker 33 33 20 9 4 0 1 67 13 5444
2018 Shift worker 34 34 18 7 4 1 1 70 12 1125
2018 Non-shift worker 28 32 23 11 5 0 1 60 16 5660

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 Shift worker 44 30 14 7 3 0 1 75 10 660
2022 Non-shift worker 54 24 11 4 5 0 2 80 9 6045
2020 Shift worker 32 29 20 10 7 0 1 62 17 623
2020 Non-shift worker 48 31 14 5 2 0 1 79 7 5906
2019 Shift worker 45 28 16 6 4 0 0 74 10 899
2019 Non-shift worker 54 25 12 5 3 0 1 80 8 5450
2018 Shift worker 38 30 19 7 5 0 1 69 11 1125
2018 Non-shift worker 52 26 13 5 3 0 1 79 9 5668

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 Shift worker 32 27 19 11 11 0 0 59 22 660
2022 Non-shift worker 50 31 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 6055
2020 Shift worker 28 28 22 14 7 0 1 57 20 628
2020 Non-shift worker 29 36 22 9 4 0 0 65 13 5898

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 Shift worker 64 18 7 3 2 0 6 88 6 660
2022 Non-shift worker 74 11 4 2 2 1 7 92 4 6055
2020 Shift worker 56 20 8 6 4 1 6 81 11 625
2020 Non-shift worker 71 16 6 2 1 1 4 91 3 5902
2019 Shift worker 66 16 7 4 3 1 3 85 7 895
2019 Non-shift worker 75 12 5 1 1 1 5 93 2 5437
2018 Shift worker 55 24 9 3 2 3 4 85 6 1109
2018 Non-shift worker 72 15 5 2 1 1 4 91 3 5669

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 Shift worker 64 17 8 5 2 1 2 84 8 665
2022 Non-shift worker 76 10 5 3 3 1 3 90 6 6055
2020 Shift worker 65 14 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 626
2020 Non-shift worker 78 10 5 3 2 0 2 91 5 5904
2019 Shift worker 68 14 9 4 4 1 1 84 8 898
2019 Non-shift worker 72 13 6 4 3 0 1 87 7 5471
2018 Shift worker 59 20 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 1124
2018 Non-shift worker 71 14 6 3 3 1 2 88 6 5668

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 Shift worker 45 33 13 5 4 0 1 79 8 665
2022 Non-shift worker 66 20 7 3 2 0 2 88 5 6050
2020 Shift worker 44 35 11 4 6 0 0 79 10 623
2020 Non-shift worker 64 22 8 3 2 0 1 87 5 5887
2019 Shift worker 48 33 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 893
2019 Non-shift worker 54 28 11 4 3 0 1 83 6 5459
2018 Shift worker 40 34 16 5 3 0 1 75 8 1125
2018 Non-shift worker 52 29 12 4 2 0 1 81 6 5703

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 Shift worker 48 27 12 6 5 1 2 76 11 660
2022 Non-shift worker 64 18 8 5 5 0 2 83 9 6035
2020 Shift worker 49 23 15 7 6 0 0 72 13 624
2020 Non-shift worker 64 18 9 4 4 0 1 82 8 5904
2019 Shift worker 51 27 12 5 4 0 0 78 10 896
2019 Non-shift worker 60 20 10 5 4 0 1 80 9 5447
2018 Shift worker 43 27 16 7 5 1 1 72 12 1124
2018 Non-shift worker 55 23 10 6 4 0 1 79 10 5687

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 Shift worker 60 17 5 2 1 0 14 89 5 660
2022 Non-shift worker 63 13 4 2 1 0 17 92 3 6045
2020 Shift worker 51 25 9 3 1 0 11 84 6 625
2020 Non-shift worker 62 13 6 2 1 0 16 89 4 5905
2019 Shift worker 58 17 7 3 1 0 13 87 5 892
2019 Non-shift worker 58 13 7 2 1 0 19 88 4 5430
2018 Shift worker 52 21 9 3 1 1 14 85 5 1120
2018 Non-shift worker 53 15 7 2 1 0 22 87 4 5669

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 Shift worker 61 21 9 2 2 1 4 87 4 660
2022 Non-shift worker 68 19 7 2 1 0 3 90 3 6040
2020 Shift worker 62 21 9 4 2 0 2 85 6 627
2020 Non-shift worker 65 21 8 2 1 0 2 89 3 5914
2019 Shift worker 63 23 8 3 1 0 2 87 4 894
2019 Non-shift worker 66 20 8 2 1 0 3 89 3 5445
2018 Shift worker 55 28 9 3 2 1 3 86 4 1122
2018 Non-shift worker 62 22 8 2 1 0 4 88 3 5683

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 Shift worker 64 15 8 4 7 1 2 81 11 660
2022 Non-shift worker 65 16 7 4 6 0 2 83 10 6060
2020 Shift worker 71 15 6 3 4 0 1 87 7 631
2020 Non-shift worker 68 15 7 4 4 0 1 85 8 5926
2019 Shift worker 69 18 6 3 4 0 0 87 7 896
2019 Non-shift worker 68 15 6 4 5 0 2 85 9 5468
2018 Shift worker 58 21 7 6 6 1 2 81 12 1124
2018 Non-shift worker 66 14 7 4 5 0 3 83 10 5699

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 Shift worker 49 28 12 5 3 0 2 79 8 660
2022 Non-shift worker 50 29 13 4 2 0 2 80 6 6055
2020 Shift worker 47 30 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 630
2020 Non-shift worker 45 32 15 5 2 0 0 77 8 5924
2019 Shift worker 52 29 12 4 2 0 1 82 6 896
2019 Non-shift worker 53 29 12 3 2 0 1 83 5 5449
2018 Shift worker 46 32 15 4 2 0 1 79 6 1122
2018 Non-shift worker 47 31 14 4 2 0 1 79 6 5685

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 Shift worker 11 27 40 15 6 1 1 39 21 665
2022 Non-shift worker 9 32 39 14 6 0 0 41 20 6065
2020 Shift worker 11 30 39 12 8 0 0 41 20 628
2020 Non-shift worker 12 35 35 14 4 0 0 47 18 5936
2019 Shift worker 18 36 28 13 5 0 0 54 18 901
2019 Non-shift worker 14 35 34 12 4 0 0 49 17 5488
2018 Shift worker 13 34 35 13 5 0 0 47 18 1129
2018 Non-shift worker 12 33 36 14 4 0 0 45 19 5713

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 Shift worker 9 19 40 18 13 0 1 31 28 665
2022 Non-shift worker 9 21 40 21 9 0 0 30 30 6055
2020 Shift worker 10 19 40 21 10 0 0 31 29 631
2020 Non-shift worker 9 21 39 22 9 0 0 31 30 5919
2019 Shift worker 7 15 37 24 17 0 0 41 22 903
2019 Non-shift worker 9 18 39 23 10 0 0 34 28 5451
2018 Shift worker 8 13 37 27 14 1 1 41 22 1118
2018 Non-shift worker 9 18 39 23 10 0 0 33 27 5670
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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 Shift worker 60 22 17 1 665
2022 Non-shift worker 28 55 16 1 6065
2020 Shift worker 60 22 18 0 631
2020 Non-shift worker 35 46 18 1 5939

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 Shift worker 29 71 380
2022 Non-shift worker 38 62 1630
2020 Shift worker 23 77 360
2020 Non-shift worker 35 65 2058

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 Shift worker 26 17 16 11 13 5 13 52 28 665
2022 Non-shift worker 45 18 10 5 5 3 15 76 12 6065
2020 Shift worker 33 16 18 11 15 1 6 52 28 629
2020 Non-shift worker 47 19 13 7 5 2 8 73 13 5935
2019 Shift worker 30 18 19 12 16 2 5 51 29 899
2019 Non-shift worker 38 21 15 9 10 1 6 64 21 5434
2018 Shift worker 24 17 16 16 19 3 5 44 38 1121
2018 Non-shift worker 37 19 16 10 10 1 7 61 21 5706

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 Shift worker 7 18 16 23 32 2 1 26 57 385
2022 Non-shift worker 10 21 16 22 27 1 3 32 51 1630
2020 Shift worker 7 20 16 21 34 1 2 27 57 360
2020 Non-shift worker 11 25 15 22 22 1 3 38 46 2053

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 Shift worker 5 15 14 28 34 2 3 21 65 380
2022 Non-shift worker 6 20 17 22 32 1 2 26 56 1625
2020 Shift worker 3 15 19 21 40 1 1 19 62 361
2020 Non-shift worker 7 20 14 24 31 1 2 28 57 2055
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