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

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 GS 60 10 15 7 7 0 0 70 15 15
2022 GS-05 67 5 10 9 9 0 0 72 18 10
2020 GS 58 0 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 12
2019 GS 36 36 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14
2019 GS-05 30 40 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 10
2018 GS 57 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 GS 42 24 19 0 15 0 0 66 15 15
2022 GS-05 52 22 7 0 19 0 0 73 19 10
2020 GS 50 8 17 8 8 0 8 64 18 12
2019 GS 27 27 20 13 13 0 0 53 27 15
2019 GS-05 9 27 27 18 18 0 0 36 36 11
2018 GS 36 50 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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 GS 66 4 22 0 0 7 0 76 0 15
2022 GS-05 67 5 19 0 0 9 0 79 0 10
2020 GS 83 0 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12
2019 GS 67 13 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2019 GS-05 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 GS 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 GS 60 10 14 8 7 0 0 70 15 15
2022 GS-05 67 5 9 10 9 0 0 72 19 10
2020 GS 75 0 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2019 GS 47 33 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 15
2019 GS-05 45 36 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11
2018 GS 71 21 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14

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 GS 52 19 6 15 7 0 0 71 23 15
2022 GS-05 57 7 7 19 9 0 0 64 28 10
2020 GS 58 17 0 0 17 8 0 82 18 12
2019 GS 27 33 27 13 0 0 0 60 13 15
2019 GS-05 27 18 36 18 0 0 0 45 18 11
2018 GS 57 29 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 14

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 GS 48 16 7 14 15 0 0 64 29 15
2022 GS-05 52 13 0 18 18 0 0 64 36 10
2020 GS 50 25 0 8 17 0 0 75 25 12
2019 GS 33 33 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2019 GS-05 27 27 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 11
2018 GS 50 21 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14

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 GS 36 12 12 20 8 11 0 54 32 15
2022 GS-05 36 15 15 9 10 14 0 60 22 10
2020 GS 42 33 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2019 GS 33 20 27 7 0 13 0 62 8 15
2019 GS-05 36 27 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2018 GS 57 14 7 14 0 7 0 77 15 14
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GS 50 30 6 7 7 0 0 80 14 15
2022 GS-05 54 37 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 GS 50 8 8 8 17 0 8 64 27 12
2019 GS 27 40 20 7 7 0 0 67 13 15
2019 GS-05 9 45 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 11

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 GS 46 31 9 7 7 0 0 77 14 15
2022 GS-05 58 23 11 0 9 0 0 80 9 10
2020 GS 50 8 8 17 17 0 0 58 33 12
2019 GS 47 27 7 0 20 0 0 73 20 15
2019 GS-05 36 27 9 0 27 0 0 64 27 11
2018 GS 71 7 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 14

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 GS 66 20 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2022 GS-05 73 18 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 GS 67 8 0 8 17 0 0 75 25 12
2019 GS 47 27 13 0 13 0 0 73 13 15
2019 GS-05 36 27 18 0 18 0 0 64 18 11
2018 GS 64 21 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

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 GS 40 23 9 6 23 0 0 63 29 15
2022 GS-05 41 13 11 7 28 0 0 54 36 10
2020 GS 50 17 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2019 GS 40 7 20 20 7 7 0 50 29 15
2019 GS-05 27 9 27 27 9 0 0 36 36 11
2018 GS 36 21 21 0 0 21 0 73 0 14

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 GS 40 10 22 14 15 0 0 50 29 15
2022 GS-05 41 13 11 18 18 0 0 54 36 10
2020 GS 42 33 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12
2019 GS 40 7 13 27 13 0 0 47 40 15
2019 GS-05 27 0 18 36 18 0 0 27 55 11
2018 GS 36 29 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14

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 GS 33 6 38 0 23 0 0 40 23 15
2022 GS-05 41 0 31 0 28 0 0 41 28 10
2020 GS 42 25 0 17 17 0 0 67 33 12
2019 GS 27 7 33 20 13 0 0 33 33 15
2019 GS-05 18 9 27 27 18 0 0 27 45 11
2018 GS 21 36 7 21 0 14 0 67 25 14

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 GS 40 16 9 13 23 0 0 56 36 15
2022 GS-05 41 20 11 0 28 0 0 61 28 10
2020 GS 33 17 8 25 17 0 0 50 42 12
2019 GS 27 27 7 20 20 0 0 53 40 15
2019 GS-05 27 18 9 18 27 0 0 45 45 11
2018 GS 29 21 21 21 0 7 0 54 23 14
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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 GS 42 20 19 4 15 0 0 61 20 15
2022 GS-05 52 16 7 5 19 0 0 68 24 10
2020 GS 42 25 0 8 17 0 8 73 27 12
2019 GS 33 13 13 20 20 0 0 47 40 15
2019 GS-05 18 18 18 18 27 0 0 36 45 11
2018 GS 43 29 7 21 0 0 0 71 21 14

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 GS 19 69 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 15
2022 GS-05 24 71 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 10
2020 GS 42 25 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2019 GS 20 47 27 0 7 0 0 67 7 15
2019 GS-05 9 45 36 0 9 0 0 55 9 11
2018 GS 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 GS 53 25 15 0 7 0 0 78 7 15
2022 GS-05 58 23 10 0 9 0 0 81 9 10
2020 GS 58 0 8 8 17 8 0 64 27 12
2019 GS 47 20 13 7 13 0 0 67 20 15
2019 GS-05 36 18 18 9 18 0 0 55 27 11
2018 GS 57 29 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14

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 GS 49 18 8 17 7 0 0 67 25 15
2022 GS-05 61 7 10 22 0 0 0 68 22 10
2020 GS 50 25 17 0 8 0 0 75 8 12
2019 GS 53 20 13 7 7 0 0 73 13 15
2019 GS-05 45 18 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2018 GS 57 14 7 21 0 0 0 71 21 14

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 GS 66 14 6 7 7 0 0 80 14 15
2022 GS-05 73 10 7 0 9 0 0 84 9 10
2020 GS 50 8 8 0 17 8 8 70 20 12

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 GS 44 6 14 22 15 0 0 50 36 15
2022 GS-05 46 7 10 18 18 0 0 54 36 10
2020 GS 33 25 33 0 8 0 0 58 8 12
2019 GS 33 7 27 7 13 13 0 46 23 15
2019 GS-05 18 9 36 9 18 9 0 30 30 11
2018 GS 21 36 21 7 0 14 0 67 8 14

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 GS 63 24 0 0 7 0 6 92 8 15
2022 GS-05 78 13 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 GS 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 GS 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 GS-05 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11

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 GS 58 13 15 0 7 0 6 76 8 15
2022 GS-05 64 16 10 0 9 0 0 81 9 10
2020 GS 67 17 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2019 GS 40 33 7 7 0 13 0 85 8 15
2019 GS-05 27 45 9 9 0 9 0 80 10 11

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 GS 87 0 7 0 0 0 6 92 0 15
2022 GS-05 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 GS 83 8 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12
2019 GS 73 7 13 0 0 7 0 86 0 15
2019 GS-05 64 9 18 0 0 9 0 80 0 11

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 GS 59 20 7 0 0 7 6 92 0 15
2022 GS-05 65 17 9 0 0 9 0 90 0 10
2020 GS 75 0 0 0 8 0 17 90 10 12
2019 GS 60 13 7 7 7 0 7 79 14 15
2019 GS-05 55 18 9 9 0 0 9 80 10 11

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 GS 13 25 7 29 19 7 0 41 51 15
2022 GS-05 9 23 9 36 14 9 0 35 55 10
2020 GS 33 25 25 8 8 0 0 58 17 12
2019 GS 33 13 20 20 7 7 0 50 29 15
2019 GS-05 18 18 27 18 9 9 0 40 30 11
2018 GS 29 29 29 0 14 0 0 57 14 14

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 GS 49 29 0 7 15 0 0 78 22 15
2022 GS-05 61 20 0 0 19 0 0 81 19 10
2020 GS 50 25 0 8 17 0 0 75 25 12
2019 GS 40 20 7 27 7 0 0 60 33 15
2019 GS-05 27 27 9 27 9 0 0 55 36 11
2018 GS 57 21 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 14

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 GS 55 17 6 8 14 0 0 72 22 15
2022 GS-05 68 5 7 10 9 0 0 73 19 10
2020 GS 45 27 0 9 18 0 0 73 27 11
2019 GS 40 13 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 15
2019 GS-05 27 18 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 11
2018 GS 57 14 21 7 0 0 0 71 7 14

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 GS 60 17 0 15 7 0 0 78 22 15
2022 GS-05 67 14 0 10 9 0 0 81 19 10
2020 GS 58 17 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12
2019 GS 40 20 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 15
2019 GS-05 27 18 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 11
2018 GS 43 36 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14

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 GS 28 25 23 0 24 0 0 53 24 15
2022 GS-05 26 24 20 0 31 0 0 50 31 10
2020 GS 42 33 0 8 17 0 0 75 25 12
2019 GS 33 27 27 7 7 0 0 60 13 15
2019 GS-05 27 27 36 0 9 0 0 55 9 11
2018 GS 43 29 14 0 0 14 0 83 0 14

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GS 48 16 14 14 7 0 0 64 21 15
2022 GS-05 52 13 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 10
2020 GS 42 17 8 17 17 0 0 58 33 12
2019 GS 40 13 20 20 7 0 0 53 27 15
2019 GS-05 27 9 27 27 9 0 0 36 36 11
2018 GS 64 21 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 14

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 GS 64 30 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 GS-05 72 21 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2020 GS 67 0 8 17 0 0 8 73 18 12
2019 GS 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 GS-05 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 GS 64 29 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

Question 29. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GS 61 10 14 0 7 7 0 77 8 15
2022 GS-05 68 13 10 0 9 0 0 81 9 10

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 GS 44 28 28 15
2022 GS-05 55 18 27 10
2020 GS 8 75 17 12
2019 GS 33 53 13 15
2019 GS-05 27 55 18 11
2018 GS 14 50 36 14
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GS 54 39 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 GS-05 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 GS 75 17 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2019 GS 27 47 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 15
2019 GS-05 18 45 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 11
2018 GS 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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 GS 45 21 12 15 7 0 0 66 22 15
2022 GS-05 48 18 15 18 0 0 0 67 18 10
2020 GS 42 33 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2019 GS 27 20 33 20 0 0 0 47 20 15
2019 GS-05 18 27 27 27 0 0 0 45 27 11
2018 GS 50 21 14 7 0 7 0 77 8 14

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 GS 6 16 45 15 12 0 7 29 23 15
2022 GS-05 7 11 40 18 15 0 9 37 20 10
2020 GS 0 8 42 25 25 0 0 50 8 12
2019 GS 0 27 40 13 20 0 0 33 27 15
2019 GS-05 0 27 45 18 9 0 0 27 27 11
2018 GS 7 21 43 14 14 0 0 29 29 14

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 GS 11 34 13 14 21 0 7 37 49 15
2022 GS-05 14 27 7 17 26 0 9 47 45 10
2020 GS 25 8 17 17 33 0 0 50 33 12
2019 GS 27 7 20 20 27 0 0 47 33 15
2019 GS-05 27 0 27 27 18 0 0 45 27 11
2018 GS 14 14 29 21 21 0 0 43 29 14

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 GS 0 19 24 15 35 0 7 54 20 15
2022 GS-05 0 15 14 19 43 0 9 68 16 10
2020 GS 0 0 25 17 58 0 0 75 0 12
2019 GS 0 13 27 33 27 0 0 60 13 15
2019 GS-05 0 9 36 36 18 0 0 55 9 11
2018 GS 0 0 29 43 29 0 0 71 0 14

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 GS 0 36 26 0 27 4 7 31 40 15
2022 GS-05 0 28 24 0 34 5 9 39 33 10
2020 GS 17 0 8 17 50 0 8 73 18 12
2019 GS 0 20 27 20 33 0 0 53 20 15
2019 GS-05 0 18 36 18 27 0 0 45 18 11
2018 GS 0 0 71 14 14 0 0 29 0 14

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 GS 13 23 7 14 27 0 16 48 44 15
2022 GS-05 9 29 0 9 33 0 19 53 47 10
2020 GS 8 0 8 33 50 0 0 83 8 12
2019 GS 13 7 33 20 27 0 0 47 20 15
2019 GS-05 9 9 36 27 18 0 0 45 18 11
2018 GS 0 14 14 21 43 0 7 69 15 14

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 GS 22 26 11 7 19 0 16 31 57 15
2022 GS-05 18 25 5 9 23 0 19 40 53 10
2020 GS 17 8 8 25 42 0 0 67 25 12
2019 GS 7 13 40 20 20 0 0 40 20 15
2019 GS-05 9 9 45 27 9 0 0 36 18 11
2018 GS 0 21 14 50 14 0 0 64 21 14

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 GS 0 29 13 36 6 0 16 50 34 15
2022 GS-05 0 36 0 37 8 0 19 56 44 10
2020 GS 0 0 33 25 42 0 0 67 0 12
2019 GS 0 0 33 40 27 0 0 67 0 15
2019 GS-05 0 0 27 55 18 0 0 73 0 11

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 GS 40 25 6 22 7 0 0 64 30 15
2022 GS-05 41 23 7 19 9 0 0 64 28 10
2020 GS 42 42 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2019 GS 13 33 27 20 0 7 0 50 21 15
2019 GS-05 9 36 27 27 0 0 0 45 27 11

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 GS 52 19 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 15
2022 GS-05 57 7 27 0 9 0 0 64 9 10
2020 GS 50 25 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2019 GS 40 20 7 20 13 0 0 60 33 15
2019 GS-05 36 18 9 18 18 0 0 55 36 11
2018 GS 29 50 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 14

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 GS 48 33 12 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2022 GS-05 59 17 15 0 9 0 0 76 9 10
2020 GS 67 8 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2019 GS 33 33 7 20 7 0 0 67 27 15
2019 GS-05 27 36 9 18 9 0 0 64 27 11
2018 GS 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14

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 GS 41 31 21 0 7 0 0 72 7 15
2022 GS-05 43 31 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 10
2020 GS 50 25 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2019 GS 33 33 13 13 7 0 0 67 20 15
2019 GS-05 27 36 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 11
2018 GS 29 50 14 0 0 7 0 85 0 14

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 GS 41 30 8 7 15 0 0 70 22 15
2022 GS-05 43 29 10 0 18 0 0 72 18 10
2020 GS 58 17 8 8 8 0 0 75 17 12
2019 GS 40 20 27 7 0 0 7 64 7 15
2019 GS-05 27 27 36 0 0 0 9 60 0 11
2018 GS 57 29 0 0 0 14 0 100 0 14

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 GS 38 18 23 7 7 7 0 60 15 15
2022 GS-05 39 22 21 0 9 9 0 67 10 10
2020 GS 67 25 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12
2019 GS 40 20 27 0 0 7 7 69 0 15
2019 GS-05 27 27 36 0 0 0 9 60 0 11
2018 GS 50 36 0 0 0 14 0 100 0 14

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 GS 52 25 0 15 7 0 0 77 23 15
2022 GS-05 57 15 0 19 9 0 0 72 28 10
2020 GS 50 33 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2019 GS 47 13 20 13 7 0 0 60 20 15
2019 GS-05 36 9 27 18 9 0 0 45 27 11
2018 GS 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14

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 GS 55 10 20 0 7 7 0 71 8 15
2022 GS-05 61 13 18 0 0 9 0 81 0 10

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 GS 55 10 20 0 7 7 0 71 8 15
2022 GS-05 61 13 18 0 0 9 0 81 0 10

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 GS 50 11 15 0 17 6 0 65 18 15
2022 GS-05 45 14 19 0 22 0 0 59 22 10
2020 GS 58 8 17 0 8 8 0 73 9 12

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 GS 44 6 29 0 15 0 7 53 16 15
2022 GS-05 46 7 28 0 18 0 0 54 18 10
2020 GS 58 25 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 12

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 GS 13 13 15 8 14 36 0 42 35 15
2022 GS-05 9 17 18 10 9 37 0 40 31 10

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 GS 33 23 30 6 7 0 0 57 13 15
2022 GS-05 41 22 21 7 9 0 0 63 16 10
2020 GS 33 42 0 0 17 8 0 82 18 12
2019 GS 33 20 7 20 13 7 0 57 36 15
2019 GS-05 27 27 0 27 18 0 0 55 45 11
2018 GS 21 57 0 14 0 7 0 85 15 14

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 GS 40 31 0 15 14 0 0 70 30 15
2022 GS-05 41 31 0 19 9 0 0 72 28 10
2020 GS 58 8 8 8 17 0 0 67 25 12
2019 GS 27 33 13 7 7 13 0 69 15 15
2019 GS-05 18 36 18 9 9 9 0 60 20 11
2018 GS 43 21 14 14 0 7 0 69 15 14

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 GS 48 22 0 15 15 0 0 70 30 15
2022 GS-05 52 20 0 10 18 0 0 72 28 10
2020 GS 42 17 25 0 8 0 8 64 9 12
2019 GS 27 33 33 0 7 0 0 60 7 15
2019 GS-05 18 36 36 0 9 0 0 55 9 11
2018 GS 36 21 36 0 0 7 0 62 0 14

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 GS 33 17 22 14 15 0 0 50 29 15
2022 GS-05 41 13 11 18 18 0 0 54 36 10
2020 GS 33 17 33 8 8 0 0 50 17 12
2019 GS 27 20 7 20 7 13 7 58 33 15
2019 GS-05 9 27 9 27 9 9 9 44 44 11
2018 GS 36 21 7 14 7 14 0 67 25 14

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 GS 40 40 12 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2022 GS-05 50 26 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 10
2020 GS 55 36 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11

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 GS 42 29 23 7 0 0 0 70 7 15
2022 GS-05 52 20 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 10
2020 GS 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2019 GS 40 47 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2019 GS-05 36 45 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 11

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 GS 42 45 0 6 7 0 0 87 13 15
2022 GS-05 52 32 0 7 9 0 0 84 16 10
2020 GS 67 17 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2019 GS 33 47 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2019 GS-05 36 36 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 11

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 GS 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 GS-05 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 GS 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12

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 GS 78 14 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2022 GS-05 81 9 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 GS 67 20 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 GS-05 64 18 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11

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 GS 43 6 6 21 7 16 0 59 34 15
2022 GS-05 37 0 7 27 9 20 0 46 44 10
2020 GS 55 9 0 0 9 27 0 88 13 11
2019 GS 20 13 27 0 0 40 0 56 0 15
2019 GS-05 9 9 36 0 0 45 0 33 0 11

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 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
2020 GS 42 0 42 0 0 8 8 50 0 12
2019 GS 27 0 13 27 13 13 7 33 50 15
2019 GS-05 18 0 18 27 18 9 9 22 56 11
2018 GS 36 7 14 7 7 21 7 60 20 14

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
2020 GS 50 8 25 0 8 8 0 64 9 12
2019 GS 20 20 47 7 0 7 0 43 7 15
2019 GS-05 9 27 55 9 0 0 0 36 9 11
2018 GS 43 29 14 0 0 14 0 83 0 14

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 GS-05 0 100 10
2020 GS 0 100 12
2018 GS 0 100 14

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 GS 39 17 23 0 7 14 0 65 8 15
2020 GS 42 8 33 0 0 8 8 60 0 12
2019 GS 20 20 40 7 0 7 7 46 8 15
2019 GS-05 9 27 45 9 0 0 9 40 10 11
2018 GS 43 14 14 0 0 29 0 80 0 14

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 GS 51 20 14 0 7 7 0 77 8 15
2022 GS-05 56 16 10 0 9 9 0 79 10 10
2020 GS 42 17 25 0 0 8 8 70 0 12
2019 GS 33 20 40 0 0 7 0 57 0 15
2019 GS-05 27 18 55 0 0 0 0 45 0 11
2018 GS 43 21 14 0 0 21 0 82 0 14

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 GS 7 93 15
2022 GS-05 0 100 10
2020 GS 8 92 12
2019 GS 0 100 15
2019 GS-05 0 100 11

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GS 40 37 0 7 15 0 0 78 22 15
2022 GS-05 42 39 0 0 19 0 0 81 19 10
2020 GS 58 17 0 0 17 0 8 82 18 12

Future of work

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 GS 94 6 15
2022 GS-05 92 8 10

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 GS 62 38 15
2022 GS-05 60 40 10

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 GS 49 51 15
2022 GS-05 44 56 10

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 GS 40 60 15
2022 GS-05 34 66 10

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 GS 30 70 15
2022 GS-05 28 72 10

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 GS 52 48 15
2022 GS-05 56 44 10

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 GS 41 59 15
2022 GS-05 51 49 10

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 GS 60 40 15
2022 GS-05 58 42 10

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 GS 40 60 15
2022 GS-05 34 66 10

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 GS 52 48 15
2022 GS-05 56 44 10

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 GS 65 35 15
2022 GS-05 57 43 10

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 GS 8 92 15
2022 GS-05 10 90 10

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 GS 7 93 15
2022 GS-05 9 91 10

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 GS 27 14 7 0 0 0 51 86 0 15
2022 GS-05 26 18 0 0 0 0 56 100 0 10

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 GS 13 0 8 6 15 11 47 49 32 15
2022 GS-05 0 0 10 7 18 13 51 71 0 10

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 GS 6 12 7 15 25 0 35 60 29 15
2022 GS-05 0 15 0 18 31 0 36 76 24 10
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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 GS 61 16 8 7 7 0 0 78 14 15
2022 GS-05 68 13 10 0 9 0 0 81 9 10
2020 GS 50 17 17 0 17 0 0 67 17 12

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 GS 6 13 6 0 42 4 28 62 29 15
2022 GS-05 0 16 7 0 45 5 26 66 24 10

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 GS 32 28 21 4 15 0 0 60 19 15
2022 GS-05 32 35 10 5 18 0 0 67 23 10
2020 GS 58 17 0 8 8 8 0 82 18 12
2019 GS 33 13 33 13 0 7 0 50 14 15
2019 GS-05 27 18 36 9 0 9 0 50 10 11
2018 GS 14 50 14 7 0 14 0 75 8 14

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 GS 13 30 34 15 7 15
2022 GS-05 17 30 25 19 9 10

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 GS 55 22 8 0 7 7 0 83 8 15
2022 GS-05 61 20 10 0 9 0 0 81 9 10
2020 GS 55 0 18 0 9 18 0 67 11 11

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 GS 55 16 6 0 22 0 0 72 22 15
2022 GS-05 61 13 7 0 19 0 0 73 19 10
2020 GS 42 25 0 17 17 0 0 67 33 12

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 GS 32 32 28 0 7 0 0 64 7 15
2022 GS-05 32 40 19 0 9 0 0 72 9 10
2020 GS 42 8 25 8 17 0 0 50 25 12
2019 GS 27 27 13 27 7 0 0 53 33 15
2019 GS-05 18 27 18 27 9 0 0 45 36 11
2018 GS 21 43 29 7 0 0 0 64 7 14

Work-related stress

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 GS 27 8 26 13 26 0 0 35 39 15
2022 GS-05 33 10 15 16 25 0 0 43 41 10
2020 GS 42 25 17 0 17 0 0 67 17 12
2019 GS 20 13 20 33 13 0 0 33 47 15
2019 GS-05 9 9 27 45 9 0 0 18 55 11
2018 GS 7 21 21 7 43 0 0 29 50 14

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 GS 49 25 15 6 6 0 0 73 12 15
2022 GS-05 60 14 18 7 0 0 0 75 7 10
2020 GS 42 17 17 8 8 0 8 64 18 12
2019 GS 40 47 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 GS-05 36 55 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 GS 36 50 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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 GS 50 31 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 15
2022 GS-05 62 31 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2020 GS 58 25 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 12
2019 GS 53 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 GS-05 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 GS 50 29 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14

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 GS 62 11 20 0 7 0 0 72 7 15
2022 GS-05 77 5 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 10
2020 GS 67 17 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 12
2019 GS 53 13 20 0 13 0 0 67 13 15
2019 GS-05 45 18 27 0 9 0 0 64 9 11
2018 GS 29 43 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14

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 GS 75 6 0 6 0 0 13 93 7 15
2022 GS-05 85 0 0 7 0 0 7 92 8 10
2020 GS 83 0 0 8 0 0 8 91 9 12
2019 GS 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 GS-05 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2018 GS 64 29 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 14

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 GS 49 24 19 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2022 GS-05 61 22 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 10
2020 GS 58 17 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 12
2019 GS 60 20 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2019 GS-05 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2018 GS 36 43 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14

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 GS 55 25 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 15
2022 GS-05 68 23 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 GS 33 50 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 12
2019 GS 27 47 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 15
2019 GS-05 27 36 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 11
2018 GS 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 GS 63 23 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2022 GS-05 71 22 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 10
2020 GS 42 33 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12
2019 GS 27 47 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 15
2019 GS-05 18 64 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 GS 38 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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 GS 53 32 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 15
2022 GS-05 58 32 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2020 GS 58 17 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12
2019 GS 47 33 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2019 GS-05 27 45 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2018 GS 54 31 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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 GS 49 31 7 0 13 0 0 80 13 15
2022 GS-05 61 30 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 GS 50 17 17 0 17 0 0 67 17 12
2019 GS 47 20 7 20 7 0 0 67 27 15
2019 GS-05 27 27 9 27 9 0 0 55 36 11

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 GS 66 12 7 7 0 7 0 84 8 15
2022 GS-05 67 15 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2020 GS 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12

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 GS 62 25 6 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2022 GS-05 69 24 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2020 GS 50 33 0 8 8 0 0 83 17 12
2019 GS 53 33 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 GS-05 36 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 GS 62 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 GS 69 17 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2022 GS-05 78 5 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2020 GS 58 17 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2019 GS 60 27 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 GS-05 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 GS 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 GS 61 31 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2022 GS-05 68 23 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 GS 58 33 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 12

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 GS 66 19 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 15
2022 GS-05 74 7 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2020 GS 75 8 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 12
2019 GS 73 7 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2019 GS-05 73 9 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2018 GS 85 8 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 GS 87 0 6 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2022 GS-05 84 0 7 0 9 0 0 84 9 10
2020 GS 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 GS 67 20 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 GS-05 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 GS 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13

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 GS 93 0 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2022 GS-05 91 0 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 GS 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2019 GS 47 40 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 15
2019 GS-05 45 36 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 11
2018 GS 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13

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 GS 73 6 13 0 7 0 0 79 7 15
2022 GS-05 67 7 16 0 9 0 0 74 9 10
2020 GS 58 17 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12
2019 GS 53 27 13 0 7 0 0 80 7 15
2019 GS-05 45 27 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 11
2018 GS 77 8 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 13

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 GS 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2022 GS-05 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 GS 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 12
2019 GS 67 7 0 0 7 0 20 92 8 15
2019 GS-05 64 9 0 0 9 0 18 89 11 11
2018 GS 77 8 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 13

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 GS 72 21 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2022 GS-05 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 GS 67 25 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 12
2019 GS 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 GS-05 64 27 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2018 GS 77 15 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13

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 GS 62 23 0 7 9 0 0 84 16 15
2022 GS-05 52 28 0 9 11 0 0 80 20 10
2020 GS 58 17 8 0 17 0 0 75 17 12
2019 GS 64 0 7 0 29 0 0 64 29 14
2019 GS-05 60 0 0 0 40 0 0 60 40 10
2018 GS 62 0 0 0 38 0 0 62 38 13

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 GS 60 27 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2022 GS-05 59 24 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2020 GS 75 8 8 0 8 0 0 83 8 12
2019 GS 67 20 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 15
2019 GS-05 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 11
2018 GS 38 38 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 13

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 GS 22 37 22 13 6 0 0 59 19 15
2022 GS-05 19 38 27 16 0 0 0 56 16 10
2020 GS 42 25 25 0 8 0 0 67 8 12
2019 GS 27 20 40 13 0 0 0 47 13 15
2019 GS-05 18 18 45 18 0 0 0 36 18 11
2018 GS 14 71 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14

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 GS 0 28 29 30 6 0 7 39 30 15
2022 GS-05 0 18 36 30 8 0 9 41 20 10
2020 GS 18 0 9 36 36 0 0 73 18 11
2019 GS 7 13 47 13 20 0 0 33 20 15
2019 GS-05 9 18 45 18 9 0 0 27 27 11
2018 GS 0 0 14 64 21 0 0 86 0 14
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Total responses
2022 GS 26 54 20 0 15
2022 GS-05 16 59 24 0 10
2020 GS 42 58 0 0 12

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 GS 41 0 12 7 6 4 29 62 20 15
2022 GS-05 43 0 15 0 0 5 37 74 0 10
2020 GS 58 8 17 8 0 0 8 73 9 12
2019 GS 47 20 0 0 27 0 7 71 29 15
2019 GS-05 45 27 0 0 18 0 9 80 20 11
2018 GS 50 0 7 21 14 0 7 54 38 14
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