2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Health Canada by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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 Full-time 37 38 12 8 5 0 0 76 13 5390
2022 Part-time 46 35 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 160
2020 Full-time 41 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 5022
2020 Part-time 39 40 13 6 2 0 1 80 8 180
2019 Full-time 38 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 5192
2019 Part-time 41 39 11 7 1 0 0 81 8 195

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 Full-time 38 35 11 9 6 0 0 73 15 5395
2022 Part-time 52 34 5 5 3 0 0 86 8 160
2020 Full-time 40 37 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 4992
2020 Part-time 42 41 10 3 3 0 1 84 6 181
2019 Full-time 36 37 12 9 5 0 0 73 15 5180
2019 Part-time 43 35 10 9 4 0 0 78 13 194

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 Full-time 51 32 10 4 2 0 0 83 6 5385
2022 Part-time 52 35 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 160
2020 Full-time 55 33 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 4985
2020 Part-time 46 43 8 1 1 0 1 90 3 179
2019 Full-time 53 32 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 5165
2019 Part-time 49 38 9 4 1 0 0 87 4 195

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 Full-time 42 38 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 5395
2022 Part-time 47 39 10 2 1 1 0 86 4 160
2020 Full-time 47 37 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 5021
2020 Part-time 43 42 9 4 2 0 1 85 6 180
2019 Full-time 44 38 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 5197
2019 Part-time 46 42 8 4 1 0 0 88 4 195

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 Full-time 39 33 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 5395
2022 Part-time 51 30 10 4 3 2 0 83 7 160
2020 Full-time 47 32 12 5 3 1 0 79 8 4998
2020 Part-time 53 32 7 3 3 1 1 87 6 181
2019 Full-time 42 33 15 6 4 1 0 75 10 5182
2019 Part-time 47 34 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 193

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 Full-time 36 35 13 10 6 0 0 72 15 5390
2022 Part-time 50 35 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 160
2020 Full-time 46 34 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 4981
2020 Part-time 52 33 6 4 3 1 1 86 7 180
2019 Full-time 40 36 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 5147
2019 Part-time 49 33 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 193

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 Full-time 32 26 18 11 8 5 0 62 20 5395
2022 Part-time 40 22 22 5 5 6 1 66 11 160
2020 Full-time 41 25 17 8 5 3 0 69 13 5014
2020 Part-time 43 19 17 8 4 5 4 68 14 181
2019 Full-time 35 26 19 10 6 3 0 63 17 5199
2019 Part-time 42 29 13 7 5 3 1 74 12 192
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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 Full-time 51 26 12 4 3 1 4 81 7 5395
2022 Part-time 52 28 8 5 0 1 7 86 5 160
2020 Full-time 53 25 12 4 2 1 3 82 6 5010
2020 Part-time 51 21 12 3 2 3 8 81 6 180
2019 Full-time 51 26 12 4 3 1 3 80 7 5192
2019 Part-time 52 24 12 5 2 1 3 80 7 193

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 Full-time 52 29 8 6 3 0 1 82 9 5385
2022 Part-time 63 22 6 4 2 1 0 87 7 160
2020 Full-time 53 29 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 5018
2020 Part-time 56 26 7 7 2 1 1 84 9 179
2019 Full-time 49 29 9 7 4 1 1 79 11 5177
2019 Part-time 52 29 8 6 2 2 0 83 9 191

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 Full-time 59 23 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 5395
2022 Part-time 69 23 4 2 1 0 0 92 4 160
2020 Full-time 60 24 8 5 3 0 0 85 7 5028
2020 Part-time 59 26 7 3 4 1 1 87 6 179
2019 Full-time 56 26 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 5196
2019 Part-time 58 26 9 5 1 0 0 84 6 193

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 Full-time 36 28 15 7 6 8 0 69 14 5395
2022 Part-time 45 26 10 3 2 13 0 83 5 160
2020 Full-time 42 30 12 5 3 8 0 78 9 5024
2020 Part-time 47 20 12 3 2 13 2 80 6 181
2019 Full-time 34 33 14 8 4 7 0 71 13 5188
2019 Part-time 34 30 15 7 2 10 1 72 11 194

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 Full-time 28 30 16 12 10 3 0 61 22 5390
2022 Part-time 42 26 12 8 5 9 0 74 13 155
2020 Full-time 38 34 14 7 4 2 0 74 12 5008
2020 Part-time 42 28 12 7 3 7 1 76 11 181
2019 Full-time 30 33 17 11 6 3 0 66 17 5173
2019 Part-time 29 38 15 11 3 3 0 70 15 193

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 Full-time 20 28 19 16 12 5 0 51 29 5400
2022 Part-time 31 23 15 11 6 14 0 63 20 160
2020 Full-time 27 35 17 11 5 5 0 65 17 5008
2020 Part-time 28 31 17 11 2 10 1 66 14 179
2019 Full-time 22 31 20 15 7 6 0 57 23 5169
2019 Part-time 20 33 23 10 7 8 0 57 18 194

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 Full-time 20 31 16 17 13 3 0 53 30 5395
2022 Part-time 33 26 17 8 8 7 0 64 17 160
2020 Full-time 25 37 16 13 6 2 0 64 20 5023
2020 Part-time 30 36 15 12 3 3 1 69 16 181
2019 Full-time 20 32 18 17 9 3 0 54 27 5181
2019 Part-time 25 33 19 15 4 4 0 61 20 194
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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 Full-time 35 35 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 5400
2022 Part-time 50 32 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 160
2020 Full-time 38 37 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 5014
2020 Part-time 43 40 7 3 3 0 2 86 7 181
2019 Full-time 32 37 13 11 6 0 0 69 18 5192
2019 Part-time 37 37 13 9 4 0 1 74 13 195

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 Full-time 40 41 8 8 3 0 0 80 11 5395
2022 Part-time 45 43 4 6 1 0 0 88 8 160
2020 Full-time 40 41 9 8 3 0 0 81 10 4993
2020 Part-time 38 44 9 5 2 0 2 84 7 181
2019 Full-time 37 41 10 8 3 0 0 79 11 5171
2019 Part-time 37 46 9 6 2 0 1 83 8 191

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 Full-time 49 30 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 5400
2022 Part-time 56 31 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 160
2020 Full-time 50 30 10 7 3 0 0 81 10 5006
2020 Part-time 50 34 6 2 5 1 2 86 8 181
2019 Full-time 46 31 10 7 4 1 0 78 11 5190
2019 Part-time 45 32 11 7 3 1 1 78 11 192

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 Full-time 33 40 11 11 4 0 0 74 15 5380
2022 Part-time 39 43 6 10 2 0 0 82 11 160
2020 Full-time 35 40 12 9 3 0 1 76 12 4996
2020 Part-time 42 37 7 9 1 1 3 82 10 179
2019 Full-time 31 40 12 13 4 0 0 71 17 5178
2019 Part-time 36 40 10 9 4 0 1 77 13 195

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 Full-time 55 23 11 5 4 2 1 80 9 5395
2022 Part-time 63 17 11 2 1 1 5 85 4 160
2020 Full-time 54 24 10 5 4 1 1 80 9 5002
2020 Part-time 54 21 11 2 4 3 6 82 6 180

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 Full-time 23 33 19 13 9 3 0 58 23 5395
2022 Part-time 41 29 16 6 4 3 1 73 10 160
2020 Full-time 26 35 18 11 7 2 0 62 19 4998
2020 Part-time 29 36 16 6 3 7 3 72 10 180
2019 Full-time 23 33 19 15 9 2 0 56 24 5186
2019 Part-time 22 34 21 11 6 7 0 60 18 192

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 Full-time 44 24 14 6 5 1 5 73 13 5400
2022 Part-time 46 23 9 4 7 1 10 77 12 160
2020 Full-time 46 24 14 7 5 1 4 73 12 5027
2020 Part-time 39 25 16 7 5 1 7 70 13 180
2019 Full-time 50 25 13 5 3 1 4 79 8 5186
2019 Part-time 45 26 15 5 5 0 5 74 10 193

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 Full-time 45 25 14 6 5 2 4 74 11 5400
2022 Part-time 56 22 8 4 1 2 7 86 5 160
2020 Full-time 46 26 15 6 4 1 3 74 10 5021
2020 Part-time 53 24 8 2 1 3 9 87 4 179
2019 Full-time 44 26 16 6 4 1 3 72 11 5184
2019 Part-time 47 28 11 3 4 1 6 81 7 192

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 Full-time 71 9 4 2 3 5 6 90 6 5400
2022 Part-time 74 6 4 0 0 5 10 95 1 160
2020 Full-time 74 9 4 2 2 4 4 90 5 5008
2020 Part-time 77 10 2 1 1 4 6 95 2 180
2019 Full-time 74 8 5 2 3 4 4 90 5 5172
2019 Part-time 80 8 2 0 1 3 6 96 2 193

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 Full-time 69 10 4 2 2 2 11 90 5 5395
2022 Part-time 70 15 2 1 1 1 10 96 2 160
2020 Full-time 73 11 4 1 1 2 8 93 3 5009
2020 Part-time 75 9 1 3 1 2 9 94 5 180
2019 Full-time 78 7 3 1 1 1 9 94 3 5182
2019 Part-time 78 5 3 2 1 2 9 93 3 189

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 Full-time 20 31 12 15 16 3 2 54 33 5395
2022 Part-time 26 25 17 10 7 6 10 61 20 160
2020 Full-time 24 28 15 15 13 3 2 54 30 5021
2020 Part-time 21 29 17 8 7 8 11 62 18 180
2019 Full-time 21 27 16 16 16 2 1 50 33 5199
2019 Part-time 17 32 19 12 12 5 4 53 26 192

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 Full-time 34 38 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 5385
2022 Part-time 39 41 10 7 3 0 1 81 9 155
2020 Full-time 37 39 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 4987
2020 Part-time 37 43 8 4 5 1 2 83 9 180
2019 Full-time 34 39 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 5166
2019 Part-time 33 43 10 10 3 0 1 77 13 194

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 Full-time 39 34 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 5390
2022 Part-time 49 27 11 7 4 0 2 77 11 160
2020 Full-time 41 35 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 5006
2020 Part-time 41 36 11 6 4 1 1 79 10 180
2019 Full-time 37 34 15 8 5 0 0 72 12 5186
2019 Part-time 38 40 10 7 3 0 1 79 11 194

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 Full-time 38 36 13 8 4 0 1 74 13 5395
2022 Part-time 49 35 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 160
2020 Full-time 38 41 11 7 2 0 0 79 10 4999
2020 Part-time 38 48 6 2 3 0 2 88 5 179
2019 Full-time 35 40 12 8 4 0 1 76 12 5114
2019 Part-time 37 40 12 6 3 2 0 79 8 191

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 Full-time 22 39 19 10 5 4 1 65 16 5390
2022 Part-time 30 33 15 7 3 8 3 72 11 160
2020 Full-time 24 44 17 7 3 4 0 71 10 5003
2020 Part-time 27 37 18 7 3 4 3 69 11 181
2019 Full-time 21 42 19 9 4 4 1 66 14 5188
2019 Part-time 25 42 16 6 4 7 1 72 10 193

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 Full-time 44 32 8 9 6 0 0 77 15 5395
2022 Part-time 68 20 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 160
2020 Full-time 45 32 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 5002
2020 Part-time 59 20 7 9 3 1 2 81 12 181
2019 Full-time 49 30 9 6 4 0 0 80 11 5181
2019 Part-time 62 24 7 3 3 0 1 87 6 195

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 Full-time 38 32 16 8 6 0 1 70 14 5400
2022 Part-time 46 38 11 3 0 0 1 85 4 160
2020 Full-time 32 32 19 10 7 0 0 65 17 4995
2020 Part-time 40 39 10 5 3 1 1 81 9 178
2019 Full-time 38 33 17 7 4 0 0 71 12 5163
2019 Part-time 48 31 14 5 2 0 1 79 7 194

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 Full-time 68 20 4 3 2 1 1 91 5 5395
2022 Part-time 81 14 3 1 0 1 1 96 1 160

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 Full-time 37 30 33 5395
2022 Part-time 47 25 28 160
2020 Full-time 25 38 37 5027
2020 Part-time 28 32 41 180
2019 Full-time 30 33 36 5206
2019 Part-time 26 40 33 194

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 Full-time 11 36 32 4 9 8 1910
2022 Part-time 15 5 5 8 56 10 60
2020 Full-time 11 41 32 3 6 6 1242
2020 Part-time 19 20 9 9 40 3 48
2019 Full-time 9 37 34 3 11 7 1564
2019 Part-time 28 7 16 7 35 6 47
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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 Full-time 50 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 5390
2022 Part-time 51 39 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 160
2020 Full-time 53 36 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 4990
2020 Part-time 50 40 5 2 1 0 2 91 4 180
2019 Full-time 47 38 8 5 2 0 0 85 6 5169
2019 Part-time 45 43 5 4 2 1 1 89 6 195

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 Full-time 25 43 17 9 5 2 0 69 14 5395
2022 Part-time 36 35 13 9 2 5 0 75 11 155
2020 Full-time 31 45 15 5 2 1 0 78 7 5021
2020 Part-time 31 45 15 3 1 3 2 80 4 181
2019 Full-time 28 43 17 8 2 2 0 72 11 5193
2019 Part-time 26 48 17 6 1 3 0 76 7 194

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 Full-time 10 22 36 19 10 1 2 30 33 5385
2022 Part-time 5 16 41 22 12 0 4 35 22 160
2020 Full-time 9 23 37 21 9 1 1 30 32 5020
2020 Part-time 3 18 37 25 13 1 2 39 22 181
2019 Full-time 9 23 37 21 9 1 1 30 32 5191
2019 Part-time 5 21 40 19 12 1 1 33 26 194

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 Full-time 18 23 30 16 10 1 3 26 42 5385
2022 Part-time 11 20 31 12 15 0 10 31 34 160
2020 Full-time 14 22 33 18 10 2 2 29 37 5004
2020 Part-time 7 21 31 21 14 4 3 37 30 181
2019 Full-time 18 24 29 16 9 2 2 26 44 5174
2019 Part-time 11 26 30 16 12 3 2 29 39 194

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 Full-time 10 16 32 25 14 0 2 40 27 5380
2022 Part-time 5 9 25 30 26 0 5 59 15 155
2020 Full-time 9 18 33 25 13 1 1 39 28 4995
2020 Part-time 3 9 30 32 22 2 1 56 13 180
2019 Full-time 9 16 33 25 14 1 2 41 25 5160
2019 Part-time 5 15 25 28 24 0 2 53 21 194

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 Full-time 16 20 26 19 14 1 4 35 37 5375
2022 Part-time 6 13 20 22 33 0 5 58 21 160
2020 Full-time 12 20 29 22 13 1 2 37 33 5012
2020 Part-time 2 17 21 34 17 2 6 56 21 181
2019 Full-time 13 21 27 21 14 1 2 36 35 5180
2019 Part-time 10 16 30 22 15 3 3 40 28 194

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 Full-time 11 17 26 23 16 3 5 42 29 5385
2022 Part-time 10 12 16 30 20 3 9 57 25 155
2020 Full-time 8 15 28 27 17 3 2 47 24 4984
2020 Part-time 4 13 20 27 28 5 2 59 19 180
2019 Full-time 10 17 28 24 16 3 3 42 28 5169
2019 Part-time 9 17 27 23 18 4 2 44 28 194

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 Full-time 14 22 32 17 11 2 3 30 37 5385
2022 Part-time 7 21 26 14 20 5 6 39 31 160
2020 Full-time 11 20 33 21 11 2 2 34 32 4994
2020 Part-time 5 15 36 24 14 4 2 40 21 180
2019 Full-time 14 22 32 18 10 2 2 29 38 5172
2019 Part-time 12 20 37 14 13 3 2 28 33 193

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 Full-time 6 15 35 27 14 0 3 43 21 5385
2022 Part-time 7 11 40 23 15 1 2 40 19 160
2020 Full-time 5 14 39 29 12 1 1 42 19 5012
2020 Part-time 3 10 42 30 13 2 0 44 14 181
2019 Full-time 8 19 36 23 12 1 2 35 28 5182
2019 Part-time 8 19 33 24 16 0 1 40 27 194

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 Full-time 15 30 20 19 13 3 0 46 33 5390
2022 Part-time 32 30 12 10 9 6 0 66 20 155
2020 Full-time 21 39 20 12 4 3 0 62 17 4979
2020 Part-time 28 30 19 10 4 8 1 64 15 180
2019 Full-time 16 35 22 17 6 4 0 53 24 5168
2019 Part-time 17 33 29 14 4 3 1 52 18 193

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 Full-time 54 27 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 5390
2022 Part-time 63 24 5 4 0 2 0 90 5 160
2020 Full-time 53 28 8 7 4 1 0 81 11 5009
2020 Part-time 51 30 5 4 4 3 2 85 9 180
2019 Full-time 48 28 8 9 6 1 0 77 15 5181
2019 Part-time 54 26 8 6 3 2 0 82 10 194

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 Full-time 62 27 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 5390
2022 Part-time 75 18 2 3 0 1 0 94 4 160
2020 Full-time 60 29 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 4991
2020 Part-time 67 25 2 1 3 1 1 95 4 180
2019 Full-time 54 31 6 7 3 0 0 84 9 5176
2019 Part-time 63 23 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 193

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 Full-time 51 33 8 4 2 1 0 85 6 5390
2022 Part-time 68 19 7 4 0 1 0 88 4 160
2020 Full-time 51 33 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 4976
2020 Part-time 55 30 5 4 3 3 1 88 7 179
2019 Full-time 47 35 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 5184
2019 Part-time 55 30 11 3 0 1 0 85 4 194

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 Full-time 35 38 12 7 4 2 0 75 12 5395
2022 Part-time 43 36 11 4 1 4 1 83 5 160
2020 Full-time 40 39 11 5 2 2 0 81 7 4995
2020 Part-time 38 38 12 3 2 6 1 81 6 180
2019 Full-time 39 39 13 5 2 2 0 79 8 5173
2019 Part-time 37 39 15 4 2 3 1 79 6 192

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 Full-time 37 37 13 4 3 5 1 79 8 5395
2022 Part-time 46 38 7 3 0 5 0 89 3 160
2020 Full-time 42 35 12 4 2 5 0 81 6 5008
2020 Part-time 44 34 8 4 2 7 2 85 6 180
2019 Full-time 46 33 12 3 2 3 0 82 5 5166
2019 Part-time 45 34 12 3 1 6 0 84 3 191

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 Full-time 47 35 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 5400
2022 Part-time 65 26 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 160
2020 Full-time 55 32 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 5008
2020 Part-time 58 31 4 3 2 1 2 91 5 181
2019 Full-time 52 33 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 5194
2019 Part-time 58 32 6 2 1 1 0 91 3 193

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 Full-time 42 26 10 5 5 7 5 77 11 5395
2022 Part-time 48 23 6 6 3 8 6 83 10 160

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 Full-time 40 26 10 6 4 8 5 76 12 5395
2022 Part-time 45 21 8 9 3 9 6 77 13 155

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 Full-time 31 28 20 5 2 12 2 68 9 5395
2022 Part-time 38 27 15 2 4 13 1 75 7 160
2020 Full-time 37 33 15 5 2 7 1 76 7 5023
2020 Part-time 34 36 14 3 0 10 2 80 4 181

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 Full-time 38 32 9 6 5 6 4 77 12 5390
2022 Part-time 45 28 6 5 4 8 3 82 11 160
2020 Full-time 42 31 11 5 3 5 3 79 9 5006
2020 Part-time 41 30 11 6 3 5 4 78 9 180

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 Full-time 10 17 22 4 3 39 5 47 13 5390
2022 Part-time 8 18 21 2 0 43 8 52 5 160

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 Full-time 1 3 19 17 32 25 3 6 67 105

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 Full-time 29 28 16 7 5 9 7 68 14 5390
2022 Part-time 30 26 11 4 1 12 15 77 8 160
2020 Full-time 29 30 17 7 4 8 5 68 13 5017
2020 Part-time 25 25 15 4 3 17 12 70 10 180
2019 Full-time 31 29 15 9 6 5 4 66 17 5183
2019 Part-time 35 22 17 8 5 8 5 66 15 194

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 Full-time 28 37 14 10 5 4 1 69 16 5390
2022 Part-time 31 38 12 11 4 3 2 72 15 160
2020 Full-time 32 39 14 8 3 3 1 74 12 5010
2020 Part-time 31 32 14 9 5 6 3 70 15 180
2019 Full-time 31 37 15 10 4 3 1 71 14 5183
2019 Part-time 36 31 16 12 2 2 0 69 14 193

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 Full-time 31 38 18 6 4 2 0 71 10 5395
2022 Part-time 46 36 13 2 1 2 0 84 3 160
2020 Full-time 36 38 17 5 2 2 0 75 7 4991
2020 Part-time 36 38 17 2 3 3 1 77 5 181
2019 Full-time 31 38 19 7 3 2 0 70 10 5182
2019 Part-time 35 33 22 6 2 2 0 70 7 192

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 Full-time 19 23 19 12 12 13 3 49 28 5395
2022 Part-time 28 24 15 6 5 15 7 68 14 160
2020 Full-time 22 24 20 12 9 11 3 53 25 5010
2020 Part-time 26 20 20 6 7 16 5 59 16 181
2019 Full-time 17 22 21 14 12 11 3 45 30 5182
2019 Part-time 17 21 23 13 5 16 4 48 24 194

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 Full-time 38 44 4 10 4 0 0 83 14 5395
2022 Part-time 47 42 0 8 3 0 0 89 11 160
2020 Full-time 38 46 4 10 2 0 0 85 12 5026
2020 Part-time 40 41 4 12 2 0 1 82 14 181

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 Full-time 41 34 8 11 6 0 1 76 17 5390
2022 Part-time 55 27 6 9 2 1 2 84 10 160
2020 Full-time 36 40 9 12 3 0 1 76 15 5020
2020 Part-time 38 36 12 10 2 0 2 76 12 181
2019 Full-time 44 34 6 10 5 0 0 78 15 5190
2019 Part-time 50 32 3 11 4 0 0 83 14 194

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 Full-time 45 35 8 7 4 0 0 80 11 5390
2022 Part-time 53 32 4 7 3 0 1 86 10 155
2020 Full-time 46 35 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 4980
2020 Part-time 49 33 10 5 2 0 1 83 7 177
2019 Full-time 49 34 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 5162
2019 Part-time 51 35 5 5 3 1 0 87 8 195

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 Full-time 74 18 4 2 1 1 1 93 3 5400
2022 Part-time 84 10 1 4 1 0 0 94 5 160
2020 Full-time 77 16 3 2 1 1 1 94 4 5005
2020 Part-time 78 14 2 1 1 2 2 95 3 181

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 Full-time 84 9 2 2 1 0 2 94 3 5400
2022 Part-time 87 6 1 2 2 0 1 95 5 160
2019 Full-time 81 10 4 2 1 0 2 93 3 5162
2019 Part-time 81 10 3 2 1 1 2 94 3 192

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 Full-time 45 28 14 4 1 5 1 79 6 5395
2022 Part-time 48 28 7 4 3 8 1 84 8 160
2020 Full-time 48 27 14 4 2 4 1 79 6 5023
2020 Part-time 53 23 10 2 2 9 2 85 4 177
2019 Full-time 47 26 14 4 2 6 1 79 7 5201
2019 Part-time 49 25 8 4 2 10 2 84 7 193

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 Full-time 10 90 5390
2022 Part-time 4 96 155
2020 Full-time 9 91 5025
2020 Part-time 4 96 180
2019 Full-time 12 88 5194
2019 Part-time 5 95 194

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 43 57 530
2019 Full-time 50 50 607
2019 Part-time 46 54 11

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 59 41 530
2019 Full-time 62 38 607
2019 Part-time 55 45 11

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 10 90 530
2019 Full-time 9 91 607
2019 Part-time 0 100 11

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 530

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 Full-time 5 95 530
2019 Full-time 4 96 607
2019 Part-time 0 100 11

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 Full-time 5 95 530

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 530

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 37 63 530

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 44 56 530

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 47 53 530
2019 Full-time 47 53 597
2019 Part-time 45 55 11

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 39 61 530
2019 Full-time 41 59 597
2019 Part-time 45 55 11

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 Full-time 35 65 530

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 52 48 530
2019 Full-time 53 47 597
2019 Part-time 55 45 11

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 27 73 530

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 530

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 96 530

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 9 91 530

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 51 49 530

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 19 81 530

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 15 85 530

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 Full-time 52 48 530
2019 Full-time 54 46 592
2019 Part-time 54 46 11

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 Full-time 22 78 530

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 Full-time 9 91 530
2019 Full-time 6 94 592
2019 Part-time 0 100 11

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 Full-time 13 87 530

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 Full-time 11 89 530

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 Full-time 5 95 530
2019 Full-time 4 96 592
2019 Part-time 0 100 11

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 Full-time 8 92 530
2019 Full-time 10 90 592
2019 Part-time 0 100 11

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 88 530

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 Full-time 29 71 530

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 Full-time 7 93 505

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 Full-time 28 72 505

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 Full-time 7 93 505
2019 Full-time 8 92 562
2019 Part-time 0 100 11

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 Full-time 5 95 505
2019 Full-time 8 92 562
2019 Part-time 0 100 11

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 Full-time 9 91 505

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 Full-time 7 93 505

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 Full-time 9 91 505

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 Full-time 16 84 505

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 Full-time 16 84 505

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 Full-time 31 69 505

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 Full-time 9 91 505

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 Full-time 49 51 505

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 Full-time 2 98 505
2019 Full-time 1 99 562
2019 Part-time 0 100 11

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 Full-time 58 42 505

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 Full-time 3 97 505

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 Full-time 14 86 505

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 Full-time 12 13 13 5 5 40 13 52 20 5390
2022 Part-time 11 6 10 3 1 46 23 55 12 155
2020 Full-time 17 15 17 5 3 34 10 56 14 5015
2020 Part-time 16 9 16 4 3 40 12 53 14 179
2019 Full-time 16 15 19 7 6 28 9 49 21 5197
2019 Part-time 9 12 19 4 5 37 14 42 19 193

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 Full-time 30 33 13 5 4 13 2 75 10 5390
2022 Part-time 34 39 6 3 0 13 4 88 4 155
2020 Full-time 33 31 17 4 3 12 1 73 8 5013
2020 Part-time 36 25 12 5 3 17 2 75 10 178
2019 Full-time 33 30 17 6 4 10 1 71 11 5199
2019 Part-time 30 33 17 4 1 13 1 74 7 193

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 Full-time 7 93 5400
2022 Part-time 3 97 155
2020 Full-time 6 94 5018
2020 Part-time 4 96 181
2019 Full-time 7 93 5193
2019 Part-time 5 95 194

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 29 71 395
2019 Full-time 40 60 354
2019 Part-time 55 45 10

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 80 20 395
2019 Full-time 76 24 354
2019 Part-time 47 53 10

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 4 96 395

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 Full-time 0 100 395

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 Full-time 7 93 395

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 Full-time 5 95 395
2019 Full-time 2 98 354
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 88 395

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 28 72 390

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 21 79 390

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 15 85 390

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 9 91 390

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 28 72 390

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 23 77 390

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 390

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 Full-time 3 97 390

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 7 93 390
2019 Full-time 6 94 347
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 15 85 390
2019 Full-time 16 84 347
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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 Full-time 3 97 390

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 17 83 390

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 1 99 390
2019 Full-time 0 100 347
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 23 77 390

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 Full-time 27 73 395

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 Full-time 8 92 395
2019 Full-time 11 89 338
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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 Full-time 6 94 395
2019 Full-time 3 97 338
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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 Full-time 13 87 395

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 Full-time 5 95 395
2019 Full-time 5 95 338
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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 Full-time 5 95 395
2019 Full-time 4 96 338
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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 Full-time 5 95 395

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 10 90 395
2019 Full-time 7 93 338
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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 Full-time 55 45 395

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 Full-time 4 96 370
2019 Full-time 5 95 306
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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 Full-time 16 84 370

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 Full-time 3 97 370
2019 Full-time 2 98 306
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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 Full-time 2 98 370
2019 Full-time 3 97 306
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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 Full-time 1 99 370

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 Full-time 3 97 370

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 Full-time 9 91 370

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 Full-time 14 86 370

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 Full-time 15 85 370

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 Full-time 27 73 370

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 Full-time 8 92 370

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 Full-time 47 53 370
2019 Full-time 41 59 306
2019 Part-time 52 48 10

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 Full-time 1 99 370
2019 Full-time 2 98 306
2019 Part-time 0 100 10

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 Full-time 66 34 370
2019 Full-time 60 40 306
2019 Part-time 51 49 10

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 Full-time 2 98 370

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 Full-time 15 85 370

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 Full-time 14 14 16 3 3 40 9 56 12 5390
2022 Part-time 12 11 8 2 1 48 18 68 8 160
2020 Full-time 18 15 17 3 2 37 8 60 10 5002
2020 Part-time 15 11 17 2 2 46 9 56 8 178
2019 Full-time 18 13 20 4 3 32 9 54 11 5187
2019 Part-time 10 9 18 2 2 44 16 46 9 194

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 Full-time 30 34 15 4 3 13 2 75 8 5395
2022 Part-time 36 41 5 3 0 11 4 91 3 160
2020 Full-time 34 31 16 4 2 12 1 76 6 5020
2020 Part-time 37 31 15 2 2 12 1 78 4 181
2019 Full-time 36 28 17 3 3 12 2 74 7 5184
2019 Part-time 33 30 13 3 1 18 2 79 5 194

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 Full-time 18 82 5395
2022 Part-time 12 88 155
2020 Full-time 13 87 5016
2020 Part-time 15 85 180
2019 Full-time 19 81 5197
2019 Part-time 19 81 193

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 Full-time 56 44 1000
2022 Part-time 66 34 30
2020 Full-time 50 50 676
2020 Part-time 59 41 29

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 75 25 995
2022 Part-time 75 25 30
2020 Full-time 81 19 678
2020 Part-time 90 10 29
2019 Full-time 83 17 986
2019 Part-time 94 6 39

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 Full-time 44 36 7 7 3 2 1 82 11 755
2022 Part-time 43 33 5 11 0 4 4 82 12 20
2020 Full-time 51 30 7 9 2 0 0 81 11 550
2020 Part-time 53 22 18 3 3 0 0 75 7 26
2019 Full-time 51 33 4 7 4 1 0 85 10 799
2019 Part-time 64 19 0 14 0 0 2 85 15 37

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 Full-time 49 31 7 5 3 2 3 85 8 5390
2022 Part-time 56 31 3 2 1 3 3 93 3 160
2020 Full-time 50 30 7 5 2 2 3 85 7 5027
2020 Part-time 45 33 7 3 3 3 6 87 6 179

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 Full-time 19 68 7 3 4 3875
2022 Part-time 31 36 6 2 26 80

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 Full-time 81 19 4125
2022 Part-time 94 6 85

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 Full-time 27 73 4120
2022 Part-time 34 66 85

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 Full-time 49 51 4120
2022 Part-time 63 37 85

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 Full-time 36 64 4120
2022 Part-time 34 66 85

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 Full-time 12 88 4120
2022 Part-time 7 93 85

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 Full-time 28 72 4120
2022 Part-time 15 85 85

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 Full-time 11 89 4120
2022 Part-time 8 92 85

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 Full-time 16 84 4120
2022 Part-time 19 81 85

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 Full-time 9 91 4120
2022 Part-time 18 82 85

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 Full-time 20 80 4120
2022 Part-time 15 85 85

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 Full-time 19 81 4120
2022 Part-time 18 82 85

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 Full-time 4 96 4120
2022 Part-time 4 96 85

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 Full-time 30 70 4120
2022 Part-time 17 83 85

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 Full-time 77 12 3 2 3 0 4 92 4 4125
2022 Part-time 77 7 4 0 4 0 8 91 4 85

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 Full-time 7 14 14 14 41 4 5 61 24 4120
2022 Part-time 8 14 10 12 44 2 9 63 26 85

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 Full-time 7 18 15 14 40 4 2 58 26 4120
2022 Part-time 6 23 14 12 37 4 3 53 32 85
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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 Full-time 55 28 6 5 4 1 1 85 9 5400
2022 Part-time 58 27 5 5 2 2 1 88 7 160
2020 Full-time 52 30 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 5003
2020 Part-time 53 22 9 10 3 2 1 77 14 179

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 Full-time 3 6 13 8 38 7 25 69 13 5385
2022 Part-time 2 7 7 3 43 6 33 75 14 155

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 Full-time 32 41 13 7 4 2 0 75 12 5395
2022 Part-time 42 42 7 4 1 4 0 87 5 160
2020 Full-time 48 38 9 3 1 1 0 87 5 5011
2020 Part-time 46 41 9 2 1 1 1 88 3 181
2019 Full-time 39 39 12 6 2 2 0 80 8 5180
2019 Part-time 40 39 9 9 1 2 0 81 10 194

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 10 26 36 21 7 5400
2022 Part-time 11 34 27 24 4 160

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 Full-time 55 26 10 3 2 2 1 84 6 5400
2022 Part-time 68 17 9 3 0 2 0 88 3 160
2020 Full-time 51 27 11 4 2 3 1 82 7 4989
2020 Part-time 52 26 11 3 2 5 1 83 5 180

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 Full-time 45 27 10 9 7 1 1 74 17 5395
2022 Part-time 52 25 8 8 5 2 0 79 13 160
2020 Full-time 40 30 10 10 7 1 1 72 17 5013
2020 Part-time 39 24 13 13 7 3 1 66 21 179

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 Full-time 29 38 14 10 7 2 0 68 17 5395
2022 Part-time 40 37 10 9 2 2 0 79 11 160
2020 Full-time 36 35 15 8 4 2 0 72 13 5014
2020 Part-time 42 32 13 4 3 4 1 79 8 181
2019 Full-time 28 36 16 12 6 1 0 65 18 5193
2019 Part-time 34 38 18 6 4 0 0 72 10 193

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 Full-time 18 49 14 11 5 1 1 69 17 1415
2022 Part-time 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 Full-time 25 48 12 12 3 1 0 74 14 1244
2020 Part-time 19 49 9 13 9 0 0 68 23 10
2019 Full-time 25 48 12 9 3 1 1 75 13 1256
2019 Part-time 36 52 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 15

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 Full-time 34 29 16 8 10 0 3 65 18 5365
2022 Part-time 26 32 17 11 12 0 1 59 23 155
2020 Full-time 34 31 19 8 6 0 1 66 15 4998
2020 Part-time 30 35 13 11 10 0 1 66 21 180
2019 Full-time 23 28 21 13 14 0 1 51 27 5196
2019 Part-time 22 30 15 17 14 0 1 53 32 194

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 Full-time 15 28 26 15 16 0 1 43 31 5370
2022 Part-time 24 36 23 9 6 1 1 62 15 155
2020 Full-time 15 24 27 18 14 0 0 40 33 5016
2020 Part-time 28 28 25 8 9 1 2 57 17 181
2019 Full-time 19 30 25 15 10 0 1 49 25 5199
2019 Part-time 23 36 22 11 7 0 1 60 17 194

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 Full-time 23 29 21 13 11 0 2 53 25 5370
2022 Part-time 45 24 18 7 4 0 1 71 11 155
2020 Full-time 23 29 23 14 10 0 1 52 24 5013
2020 Part-time 37 29 18 6 6 1 3 69 12 181
2019 Full-time 25 31 22 12 7 0 2 58 20 5177
2019 Part-time 34 32 21 8 3 1 1 68 11 192

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 Full-time 20 24 22 15 17 1 2 45 33 5375
2022 Part-time 40 21 20 9 9 1 1 62 18 160
2020 Full-time 21 25 22 16 13 1 2 48 30 5001
2020 Part-time 36 25 20 7 7 1 4 64 14 180
2019 Full-time 24 25 23 14 12 1 1 50 26 5175
2019 Part-time 33 30 17 8 9 1 1 64 18 193

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 Full-time 41 25 13 7 7 1 6 71 16 5370
2022 Part-time 62 16 12 4 1 0 5 82 6 160
2020 Full-time 36 25 17 10 9 0 3 63 19 4996
2020 Part-time 53 24 8 6 5 1 4 80 12 179
2019 Full-time 48 25 12 6 4 0 5 77 11 5174
2019 Part-time 55 27 8 1 2 1 6 88 4 193

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 Full-time 28 28 19 12 12 0 1 56 24 5380
2022 Part-time 36 25 20 11 7 0 1 62 18 155
2020 Full-time 22 26 23 15 13 0 0 49 28 5010
2020 Part-time 29 25 18 13 13 1 2 55 27 181
2019 Full-time 32 30 19 10 8 0 1 63 18 5177
2019 Part-time 36 34 14 8 7 1 0 71 15 194

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 Full-time 29 30 19 10 8 1 2 62 18 5380
2022 Part-time 41 28 15 5 6 0 4 73 12 160
2020 Full-time 32 35 20 7 4 1 2 69 11 4993
2020 Part-time 44 33 14 2 3 1 3 80 6 179
2019 Full-time 28 36 21 8 5 1 1 66 14 5177
2019 Part-time 36 35 19 4 5 0 1 72 9 192

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 Full-time 23 31 22 12 10 1 2 56 22 5380
2022 Part-time 31 39 14 6 7 0 3 72 14 155
2020 Full-time 24 34 23 11 6 0 1 59 17 4996
2020 Part-time 36 36 16 6 4 1 2 74 10 180
2019 Full-time 25 34 22 11 6 1 1 60 18 5171
2019 Part-time 27 39 22 7 3 0 2 67 10 191

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 Full-time 32 30 18 10 8 1 2 63 18 5385
2022 Part-time 38 36 16 4 6 0 0 74 10 160
2020 Full-time 34 32 19 10 5 0 1 66 15 4997
2020 Part-time 41 34 13 7 3 1 1 77 10 179
2019 Full-time 32 31 19 10 6 0 1 64 16 5164
2019 Part-time 38 35 16 7 3 0 1 74 10 191

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 Full-time 43 27 13 7 7 1 1 72 14 5370
2022 Part-time 58 20 11 5 3 1 2 80 8 160
2020 Full-time 46 26 14 7 5 0 1 74 12 4988
2020 Part-time 60 23 7 5 3 1 2 85 8 179
2019 Full-time 42 28 15 7 7 0 1 71 14 5164
2019 Part-time 55 23 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 192

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 Full-time 51 26 11 6 4 0 2 78 10 5375
2022 Part-time 45 35 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 155
2020 Full-time 26 32 24 11 6 0 1 59 17 5004
2020 Part-time 25 32 27 9 6 0 1 58 15 179

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 Full-time 33 32 18 9 6 0 1 66 16 5375
2022 Part-time 46 31 14 6 3 0 0 78 8 155
2020 Full-time 24 33 23 12 7 0 1 57 19 5001
2020 Part-time 26 37 26 6 3 1 1 65 9 180
2019 Full-time 34 32 19 8 5 0 1 68 13 5164
2019 Part-time 37 35 20 5 1 0 2 73 7 192

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 Full-time 45 23 13 7 8 1 3 71 16 5365
2022 Part-time 61 17 9 5 4 0 3 81 9 155
2020 Full-time 45 30 15 5 3 0 1 76 8 4983
2020 Part-time 47 23 20 5 1 0 2 72 7 179
2019 Full-time 52 24 12 5 4 0 2 78 9 5160
2019 Part-time 58 21 13 3 3 0 2 80 6 191

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 Full-time 41 33 15 6 4 0 1 76 10 5375
2022 Part-time 40 36 16 4 3 0 2 76 7 160
2020 Full-time 32 37 19 8 4 0 1 70 11 4986
2020 Part-time 32 40 19 6 3 0 1 72 9 180

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 Full-time 67 13 5 2 3 1 8 88 6 5375
2022 Part-time 70 14 3 2 0 0 11 94 3 160
2020 Full-time 67 17 6 2 2 1 5 90 4 4985
2020 Part-time 79 10 6 2 0 0 3 91 2 179
2019 Full-time 72 12 4 2 2 1 7 91 4 5161
2019 Part-time 75 12 3 2 1 0 7 94 3 191

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 Full-time 73 10 4 3 3 2 6 90 6 5380
2022 Part-time 78 6 3 2 2 1 8 92 4 160
2020 Full-time 79 9 4 2 2 1 4 92 4 4976
2020 Part-time 85 6 0 2 4 1 2 94 6 181
2019 Full-time 72 11 6 3 4 1 3 87 7 5160
2019 Part-time 81 8 4 1 2 0 2 91 4 194

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 Full-time 67 19 6 2 2 1 3 90 4 5370
2022 Part-time 73 16 5 2 1 0 4 92 3 155
2020 Full-time 69 19 6 2 1 0 2 91 3 4980
2020 Part-time 77 14 3 1 2 1 2 94 3 181
2019 Full-time 57 26 9 3 2 0 2 85 6 5146
2019 Part-time 69 20 6 0 2 0 1 91 3 194

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 Full-time 64 17 8 4 5 1 3 83 8 5370
2022 Part-time 73 12 7 3 2 0 3 88 5 155
2020 Full-time 68 17 6 4 3 0 2 86 7 4990
2020 Part-time 76 12 4 1 4 1 1 90 5 181
2019 Full-time 60 19 9 5 5 0 2 81 10 5149
2019 Part-time 70 18 7 3 1 1 1 89 4 191

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 Full-time 59 10 4 1 1 0 24 91 3 5375
2022 Part-time 64 3 3 1 0 0 29 94 1 155
2020 Full-time 59 11 4 1 1 0 23 92 3 4989
2020 Part-time 65 3 2 0 1 1 30 96 1 179
2019 Full-time 55 12 5 2 1 0 25 90 4 5127
2019 Part-time 58 7 3 0 1 0 31 96 1 193

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 Full-time 69 15 6 1 1 1 7 91 3 5355
2022 Part-time 77 9 4 0 1 0 8 94 2 155
2020 Full-time 70 18 5 2 1 1 4 92 3 5013
2020 Part-time 78 14 3 1 1 1 4 96 1 179
2019 Full-time 69 17 6 2 1 0 6 91 3 5146
2019 Part-time 71 20 3 1 1 0 4 95 2 193

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 Full-time 65 15 5 3 6 1 4 85 10 5380
2022 Part-time 59 16 11 5 4 0 5 78 10 160
2020 Full-time 65 18 7 4 4 0 2 85 8 5006
2020 Part-time 61 15 5 6 6 2 5 81 13 178
2019 Full-time 70 14 5 3 3 1 3 88 7 5164
2019 Part-time 78 7 3 2 5 0 4 89 8 194

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 Full-time 48 26 14 4 3 1 4 78 8 5380
2022 Part-time 49 20 17 5 8 0 1 69 13 160
2020 Full-time 43 30 16 6 3 0 2 74 9 5019
2020 Part-time 44 28 17 5 3 1 2 74 9 179
2019 Full-time 52 27 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 5154
2019 Part-time 51 28 11 2 6 0 3 81 8 194

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 Full-time 8 32 39 14 6 0 0 40 21 5400
2022 Part-time 11 49 34 5 1 0 0 60 6 160
2020 Full-time 11 32 36 14 6 0 0 44 20 5019
2020 Part-time 17 48 22 10 2 1 1 66 12 181
2019 Full-time 15 35 35 11 4 0 0 50 15 5201
2019 Part-time 19 45 26 8 1 0 1 64 9 194

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 Full-time 9 20 41 20 8 0 0 29 30 5390
2022 Part-time 4 12 37 28 18 0 1 47 17 160
2020 Full-time 13 21 39 20 8 0 0 27 33 5007
2020 Part-time 9 14 33 33 10 0 1 43 23 180
2019 Full-time 9 16 40 24 10 0 0 34 26 5167
2019 Part-time 6 13 38 32 11 0 0 44 18 192
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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 Full-time 20 63 16 1 5395
2022 Part-time 43 37 16 4 160
2020 Full-time 27 51 20 1 5028
2020 Part-time 41 33 24 2 180

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 Full-time 40 60 1110
2022 Part-time 55 45 65
2020 Full-time 35 65 1384
2020 Part-time 25 75 75

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 Full-time 41 17 10 5 5 3 19 75 13 5390
2022 Part-time 44 7 7 3 5 3 31 77 12 160
2020 Full-time 42 20 12 7 6 1 10 71 15 5022
2020 Part-time 50 11 7 4 5 4 18 79 12 178
2019 Full-time 37 20 15 9 11 1 7 61 22 5102
2019 Part-time 48 16 14 7 7 0 8 70 15 191

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 Full-time 8 19 15 18 31 2 6 30 53 1110
2022 Part-time 19 25 12 20 15 1 8 49 38 65
2020 Full-time 11 22 17 21 23 1 5 35 47 1381
2020 Part-time 16 16 19 23 22 4 1 33 47 75

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 Full-time 5 17 13 21 40 2 3 23 64 1105
2022 Part-time 10 35 17 14 21 3 0 46 36 65
2020 Full-time 6 16 16 23 35 1 3 23 60 1383
2020 Part-time 4 18 11 27 34 5 1 23 65 75
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