2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Public Services and Procurement 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 41 38 12 6 4 0 0 79 9 9190
2022 Part-time 41 44 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 270
2020 Full-time 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 10754
2020 Part-time 44 37 13 5 2 0 0 81 6 320
2019 Full-time 38 40 12 6 4 0 0 77 11 10325
2019 Part-time 39 37 12 6 6 0 0 77 12 286

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 40 37 12 7 5 0 0 77 12 9180
2022 Part-time 46 38 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 270
2020 Full-time 38 37 13 8 4 0 0 76 11 10751
2020 Part-time 49 30 13 6 2 0 0 79 9 317
2019 Full-time 33 37 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 10309
2019 Part-time 35 36 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 290

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 53 32 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 9175
2022 Part-time 49 35 13 2 1 0 0 84 2 270
2020 Full-time 55 32 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 10715
2020 Part-time 51 35 11 2 1 0 0 85 3 317
2019 Full-time 51 34 10 3 2 0 0 85 5 10269
2019 Part-time 46 36 11 5 2 0 0 83 7 286

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 45 37 11 5 3 0 0 82 7 9190
2022 Part-time 45 42 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 270
2020 Full-time 49 36 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 10764
2020 Part-time 51 33 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 319
2019 Full-time 44 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 10330
2019 Part-time 42 40 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 288

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 45 32 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 9185
2022 Part-time 51 33 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 270
2020 Full-time 49 31 12 5 3 1 0 80 8 10728
2020 Part-time 53 29 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 318
2019 Full-time 40 32 15 7 5 1 0 73 12 10315
2019 Part-time 37 36 15 6 5 1 0 73 12 288

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 44 34 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 9180
2022 Part-time 48 37 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 270
2020 Full-time 48 33 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 10682
2020 Part-time 53 31 9 3 3 1 0 84 6 319
2019 Full-time 39 35 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 10287
2019 Part-time 39 36 15 6 5 0 0 75 10 288

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 38 25 16 9 6 4 1 67 16 9190
2022 Part-time 36 28 15 10 3 4 4 70 14 270
2020 Full-time 41 25 17 8 5 3 1 69 13 10732
2020 Part-time 36 23 18 7 5 5 6 66 13 318
2019 Full-time 34 25 19 11 7 3 1 62 19 10327
2019 Part-time 33 24 18 7 8 5 5 63 17 289
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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 48 26 12 3 2 2 7 81 5 9190
2022 Part-time 42 23 16 3 2 1 12 76 6 270
2020 Full-time 51 25 13 3 2 1 4 81 5 10747
2020 Part-time 44 23 16 3 1 3 10 77 4 319
2019 Full-time 46 27 15 4 3 1 5 77 7 10341
2019 Part-time 32 30 17 5 2 3 11 72 8 290

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 54 30 8 4 3 0 1 85 7 9170
2022 Part-time 61 26 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 265
2020 Full-time 54 29 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 10748
2020 Part-time 54 31 10 3 1 0 1 86 4 317
2019 Full-time 47 32 10 6 4 1 1 80 10 10290
2019 Part-time 47 34 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 288

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 60 25 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 9190
2022 Part-time 68 23 6 2 1 0 1 91 3 265
2020 Full-time 62 24 8 4 3 0 0 86 6 10770
2020 Part-time 68 20 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 320
2019 Full-time 54 28 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 10330
2019 Part-time 55 30 5 4 5 0 0 85 10 288

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 40 29 13 6 4 9 0 76 10 9185
2022 Part-time 40 23 11 3 3 20 0 79 8 270
2020 Full-time 43 29 12 4 3 8 0 79 8 10772
2020 Part-time 47 24 10 3 1 15 1 84 4 319
2019 Full-time 34 32 16 7 4 7 0 71 12 10310
2019 Part-time 27 30 19 4 3 16 1 69 8 290

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 34 31 15 9 7 4 0 68 16 9185
2022 Part-time 37 25 16 9 5 7 0 67 16 270
2020 Full-time 41 32 14 7 4 3 0 75 11 10745
2020 Part-time 39 35 14 5 3 4 0 77 8 319
2019 Full-time 31 32 18 10 6 3 0 65 17 10285
2019 Part-time 25 31 22 11 5 4 1 60 17 287

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 26 29 19 12 8 6 0 59 21 9185
2022 Part-time 27 24 17 11 7 13 0 60 20 265
2020 Full-time 31 33 17 9 5 5 0 68 14 10740
2020 Part-time 32 34 13 9 3 8 0 72 13 318
2019 Full-time 23 31 22 12 6 6 0 57 20 10286
2019 Part-time 18 29 23 12 8 8 1 52 22 289

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 28 34 16 12 8 3 0 64 20 9185
2022 Part-time 25 35 16 12 6 6 0 64 19 270
2020 Full-time 31 36 15 10 5 2 0 69 16 10765
2020 Part-time 37 33 15 7 4 4 1 73 11 317
2019 Full-time 22 34 18 15 8 3 0 58 23 10294
2019 Part-time 19 36 22 12 6 5 1 57 19 288
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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 38 35 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 9190
2022 Part-time 50 32 10 7 1 0 0 82 8 265
2020 Full-time 36 37 14 9 4 0 0 74 13 10768
2020 Part-time 48 33 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 318
2019 Full-time 30 38 16 11 6 0 0 68 17 10319
2019 Part-time 30 38 13 12 4 1 1 70 16 290

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 41 41 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 9180
2022 Part-time 45 40 9 4 1 0 1 85 6 270
2020 Full-time 39 41 10 7 2 0 0 80 10 10714
2020 Part-time 50 34 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 315
2019 Full-time 32 43 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 10286
2019 Part-time 38 39 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 288

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 32 10 5 3 0 1 81 9 9190
2022 Part-time 58 28 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 270
2020 Full-time 49 30 11 6 3 0 1 80 9 10751
2020 Part-time 51 26 12 7 2 0 2 79 9 318
2019 Full-time 42 31 13 8 5 1 1 74 12 10320
2019 Part-time 37 34 13 8 5 1 2 73 13 290

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 38 40 10 8 3 0 0 78 12 9185
2022 Part-time 44 41 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 270
2020 Full-time 38 39 11 9 3 0 1 77 12 10725
2020 Part-time 43 38 9 7 2 0 1 81 9 318
2019 Full-time 29 40 13 12 5 0 0 70 18 10299
2019 Part-time 31 40 11 12 3 1 2 73 16 287

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 54 25 11 4 3 2 1 82 7 9185
2022 Part-time 59 23 5 3 1 2 7 91 4 265
2020 Full-time 54 24 12 4 3 2 1 80 8 10736
2020 Part-time 61 18 12 2 1 1 6 84 3 319

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 31 35 16 9 6 3 0 68 16 9190
2022 Part-time 36 34 14 8 2 5 1 75 10 270
2020 Full-time 32 35 17 9 5 2 0 69 14 10728
2020 Part-time 44 28 17 6 2 2 1 75 8 319
2019 Full-time 28 35 17 10 7 2 0 65 18 10301
2019 Part-time 26 33 20 9 4 4 2 64 15 290

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 51 22 12 4 3 1 7 80 8 9185
2022 Part-time 53 17 11 5 3 0 11 79 8 270
2020 Full-time 54 22 12 5 3 1 4 79 8 10768
2020 Part-time 51 19 14 5 5 0 7 75 10 319
2019 Full-time 56 22 11 4 3 1 4 81 7 10326
2019 Part-time 50 16 12 7 4 1 10 74 12 290

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 53 22 10 5 4 1 5 80 9 9180
2022 Part-time 56 20 8 1 3 2 10 86 5 270
2020 Full-time 52 23 13 5 3 1 3 78 8 10755
2020 Part-time 61 18 8 3 1 0 8 86 5 319
2019 Full-time 49 22 14 5 4 1 3 76 10 10295
2019 Part-time 48 20 11 5 4 2 11 78 9 288

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 73 8 4 2 3 3 7 91 5 9185
2022 Part-time 78 7 2 1 1 2 10 96 2 270
2020 Full-time 77 8 4 2 2 3 4 91 4 10722
2020 Part-time 84 4 1 2 1 0 7 95 3 319
2019 Full-time 74 8 5 2 3 3 4 89 5 10281
2019 Part-time 73 5 3 2 3 3 10 91 5 289

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 73 8 3 1 1 1 12 93 3 9185
2022 Part-time 70 11 3 0 1 0 14 94 2 270
2020 Full-time 77 10 4 1 1 2 6 94 2 10735
2020 Part-time 74 11 3 2 1 0 9 94 3 318
2019 Full-time 78 7 3 1 1 2 8 94 2 10270
2019 Part-time 67 7 6 2 1 3 14 89 4 286

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 27 33 12 12 12 3 2 63 25 9180
2022 Part-time 24 34 10 8 4 3 17 73 15 270
2020 Full-time 29 31 15 11 9 3 2 62 21 10773
2020 Part-time 33 23 15 7 7 6 10 66 16 318
2019 Full-time 26 32 15 12 11 2 2 60 24 10331
2019 Part-time 19 25 18 12 9 4 12 53 25 290

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 36 36 13 9 6 0 0 73 15 9175
2022 Part-time 37 33 17 7 5 0 1 70 12 270
2020 Full-time 37 36 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 10723
2020 Part-time 40 35 12 7 4 0 2 77 11 317
2019 Full-time 32 37 15 9 6 0 0 69 15 10282
2019 Part-time 26 38 16 9 8 1 2 66 17 289

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 41 34 14 6 4 0 0 75 11 9185
2022 Part-time 40 34 14 9 2 0 1 75 11 270
2020 Full-time 41 33 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 10745
2020 Part-time 42 36 12 6 3 0 1 79 9 315
2019 Full-time 37 34 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 10303
2019 Part-time 32 30 19 10 6 1 2 63 17 290

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 43 36 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 9185
2022 Part-time 46 38 10 5 1 0 1 84 6 270
2020 Full-time 40 39 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 10661
2020 Part-time 50 33 10 5 2 1 0 83 6 317
2019 Full-time 35 41 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 10186
2019 Part-time 35 40 14 6 4 0 0 75 10 288

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 27 38 17 8 5 5 1 69 13 9185
2022 Part-time 29 33 19 6 2 8 2 69 9 270
2020 Full-time 27 40 18 7 3 4 0 71 10 10737
2020 Part-time 30 39 16 6 2 5 1 73 9 319
2019 Full-time 23 40 20 9 3 4 1 66 13 10320
2019 Part-time 21 35 19 10 4 9 2 63 16 290

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 51 31 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 9185
2022 Part-time 61 28 7 2 0 1 1 91 2 270
2020 Full-time 51 30 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 10738
2020 Part-time 60 27 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 320
2019 Full-time 49 32 9 6 3 0 1 82 9 10297
2019 Part-time 55 28 7 4 3 0 2 86 7 288

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 42 32 14 7 4 0 1 75 11 9195
2022 Part-time 56 29 10 2 2 1 1 86 5 270
2020 Full-time 39 32 16 8 4 0 1 72 12 10724
2020 Part-time 54 33 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 319
2019 Full-time 39 33 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 10294
2019 Part-time 51 32 12 2 2 0 1 84 4 284

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 67 21 5 2 1 2 2 91 4 9190
2022 Part-time 76 18 1 2 1 2 1 96 2 270

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 34 36 29 9190
2022 Part-time 53 29 18 270
2020 Full-time 23 44 34 10775
2020 Part-time 28 40 33 320
2019 Full-time 27 39 35 10342
2019 Part-time 28 43 30 290

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 15 42 27 3 5 8 3095
2022 Part-time 15 10 7 6 60 1 125
2020 Full-time 15 40 32 2 4 7 2444
2020 Part-time 11 12 15 2 54 6 86
2019 Full-time 13 34 35 3 9 6 2760
2019 Part-time 30 8 14 5 41 2 80
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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 37 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 9175
2022 Part-time 52 35 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 265
2020 Full-time 50 36 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 10714
2020 Part-time 51 37 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 315
2019 Full-time 43 39 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 10281
2019 Part-time 41 42 12 4 2 0 0 83 6 288

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 29 43 16 8 3 2 0 73 11 9190
2022 Part-time 33 43 13 7 2 2 0 77 9 265
2020 Full-time 32 43 15 6 2 1 0 77 8 10759
2020 Part-time 41 39 9 7 1 3 0 83 8 319
2019 Full-time 27 43 17 8 3 1 0 72 11 10320
2019 Part-time 26 45 17 7 2 2 0 73 10 289

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 9 22 35 19 11 1 3 31 32 9165
2022 Part-time 4 16 30 28 17 1 4 47 21 265
2020 Full-time 8 23 36 22 9 1 1 32 32 10750
2020 Part-time 6 14 29 30 16 2 2 49 21 320
2019 Full-time 11 27 34 18 9 1 1 27 38 10318
2019 Part-time 9 21 34 21 11 2 2 33 31 287

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 12 21 30 18 12 1 6 32 35 9165
2022 Part-time 6 15 28 18 21 3 8 45 24 265
2020 Full-time 11 20 31 21 12 2 3 35 32 10720
2020 Part-time 8 18 21 22 20 6 5 48 28 320
2019 Full-time 14 23 29 18 10 2 3 30 39 10283
2019 Part-time 10 20 33 17 10 4 5 30 33 288

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 7 14 30 28 17 1 3 47 22 9160
2022 Part-time 5 11 23 24 32 0 5 59 17 265
2020 Full-time 6 16 30 29 16 1 1 47 22 10704
2020 Part-time 4 10 23 25 36 1 1 62 15 320
2019 Full-time 9 17 32 25 15 1 2 41 26 10263
2019 Part-time 8 20 26 23 19 3 2 44 29 285

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 10 18 25 21 18 2 5 42 31 9160
2022 Part-time 6 10 23 20 32 2 7 58 17 265
2020 Full-time 10 18 27 24 18 1 2 43 28 10718
2020 Part-time 5 10 21 24 35 3 2 62 15 316
2019 Full-time 12 20 27 22 15 2 3 39 33 10290
2019 Part-time 13 13 23 21 23 3 5 47 28 285

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 9 18 25 20 17 5 6 42 31 9170
2022 Part-time 5 14 20 17 29 8 7 54 23 265
2020 Full-time 7 14 23 28 21 4 3 52 22 10698
2020 Part-time 4 9 20 23 30 10 5 62 14 320
2019 Full-time 12 19 25 21 16 4 3 39 34 10259
2019 Part-time 15 19 22 19 15 6 4 38 37 288

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 13 21 31 16 12 3 4 31 36 9175
2022 Part-time 7 14 30 16 23 3 7 44 23 265
2020 Full-time 11 20 32 20 13 2 2 34 32 10720
2020 Part-time 7 14 26 25 24 3 1 51 22 317
2019 Full-time 13 23 31 17 11 2 2 30 38 10294
2019 Part-time 11 25 27 18 14 3 2 33 38 287

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 5 14 34 27 16 1 3 45 19 9175
2022 Part-time 4 12 36 27 16 0 5 45 17 270
2020 Full-time 7 20 37 23 11 1 1 35 28 10740
2020 Part-time 6 21 27 26 20 0 0 46 27 318
2019 Full-time 11 21 33 21 12 1 1 33 33 10312
2019 Part-time 10 23 29 23 13 1 1 37 33 288

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 20 35 19 15 8 2 0 57 24 9185
2022 Part-time 23 32 18 13 6 8 0 60 21 270
2020 Full-time 25 39 18 11 4 2 0 66 16 10699
2020 Part-time 38 35 12 9 2 4 0 76 12 319
2019 Full-time 18 35 21 16 7 3 0 54 24 10286
2019 Part-time 15 38 22 14 5 5 0 56 21 289

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 58 27 6 4 3 1 0 86 7 9180
2022 Part-time 65 28 4 1 1 2 0 94 1 270
2020 Full-time 55 27 8 6 3 1 0 84 9 10743
2020 Part-time 63 23 5 4 1 3 0 89 6 319
2019 Full-time 50 30 9 6 4 1 0 80 11 10300
2019 Part-time 52 30 8 6 1 3 0 84 8 290

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 28 5 3 2 0 0 91 5 9180
2022 Part-time 71 25 2 1 1 1 0 96 2 270
2020 Full-time 60 29 5 4 2 0 0 89 5 10714
2020 Part-time 75 18 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 317
2019 Full-time 52 33 7 5 2 0 0 86 8 10312
2019 Part-time 57 33 5 4 1 1 0 91 5 289

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 9 3 2 2 1 85 5 9185
2022 Part-time 53 34 9 1 1 2 0 89 2 270
2020 Full-time 48 35 10 3 2 2 0 85 5 10685
2020 Part-time 62 24 8 3 1 1 1 88 3 318
2019 Full-time 44 37 11 4 2 1 1 83 6 10320
2019 Part-time 44 38 10 3 2 1 1 84 5 290

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 40 37 12 5 3 3 0 79 8 9185
2022 Part-time 50 33 9 4 1 2 1 86 5 270
2020 Full-time 44 37 11 4 2 2 0 83 6 10722
2020 Part-time 47 36 7 4 3 2 0 85 7 320
2019 Full-time 40 39 12 5 2 2 0 80 7 10284
2019 Part-time 38 36 15 5 2 4 0 77 7 286

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 41 34 12 3 2 7 1 81 6 9180
2022 Part-time 39 36 13 2 0 10 0 83 2 265
2020 Full-time 47 34 11 3 1 4 0 84 4 10736
2020 Part-time 48 32 11 2 1 4 2 84 4 316
2019 Full-time 45 35 12 3 2 3 0 83 5 10288
2019 Part-time 43 32 14 3 1 6 1 80 5 289

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 54 33 7 3 2 0 0 88 6 9185
2022 Part-time 62 29 4 4 1 1 0 92 4 270
2020 Full-time 59 30 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 10744
2020 Part-time 67 26 3 2 2 0 0 93 3 319
2019 Full-time 51 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 10321
2019 Part-time 55 31 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 289

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 45 25 10 4 4 7 5 79 9 9185
2022 Part-time 46 29 8 4 2 5 5 84 7 270

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 44 26 11 4 3 7 5 79 8 9185
2022 Part-time 42 31 7 6 1 6 6 84 8 270

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 39 26 16 3 2 12 2 76 6 9185
2022 Part-time 35 28 16 2 0 17 1 77 3 270
2020 Full-time 42 32 14 3 2 6 1 80 5 10754
2020 Part-time 41 31 13 6 1 8 1 79 7 320

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 44 30 9 4 3 5 4 82 8 9165
2022 Part-time 51 29 8 3 2 4 3 86 5 270
2020 Full-time 48 30 10 4 2 4 2 83 6 10736
2020 Part-time 51 30 8 3 1 4 4 87 4 320

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 13 18 22 2 3 37 5 54 9 9175
2022 Part-time 15 18 14 1 2 45 5 66 6 270

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 3 7 34 14 20 21 1 12 44 120

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 32 30 15 5 4 8 6 72 11 9180
2022 Part-time 31 27 11 1 1 18 11 82 3 265
2020 Full-time 31 31 17 6 3 7 5 70 11 10759
2020 Part-time 35 22 12 3 2 12 14 77 6 320
2019 Full-time 31 31 16 7 5 6 4 69 14 10314
2019 Part-time 29 28 16 5 3 11 8 70 10 289

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 33 38 13 8 4 3 1 74 12 9185
2022 Part-time 30 39 14 9 3 5 1 72 13 270
2020 Full-time 37 36 12 7 3 3 1 76 11 10745
2020 Part-time 37 27 15 10 4 4 2 69 16 319
2019 Full-time 33 38 14 8 4 2 1 73 13 10312
2019 Part-time 27 41 14 10 4 3 1 70 15 289

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 37 38 16 4 3 2 0 77 7 9180
2022 Part-time 40 39 15 3 0 3 1 81 3 270
2020 Full-time 39 37 15 4 2 2 0 78 6 10728
2020 Part-time 43 33 18 2 1 2 0 79 3 316
2019 Full-time 33 39 18 5 3 2 0 73 8 10295
2019 Part-time 27 41 21 4 1 5 0 72 6 288

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 24 26 18 9 8 10 3 58 21 9185
2022 Part-time 31 23 15 5 4 17 5 69 12 270
2020 Full-time 26 25 18 9 7 10 3 59 19 10732
2020 Part-time 33 29 14 5 3 13 4 74 9 319
2019 Full-time 21 25 20 11 10 9 3 53 24 10314
2019 Part-time 21 27 22 9 6 12 3 56 18 289

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 50 39 3 5 2 0 0 89 8 9185
2022 Part-time 51 39 2 7 1 0 0 89 8 265
2020 Full-time 47 42 3 6 2 0 0 89 8 10769
2020 Part-time 52 38 3 7 1 0 0 90 8 320

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 53 30 6 5 3 0 1 85 8 9175
2022 Part-time 49 34 9 4 2 0 3 85 5 270
2020 Full-time 48 37 7 6 2 0 1 86 7 10746
2020 Part-time 46 37 6 8 3 0 1 84 11 320
2019 Full-time 46 35 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 10320
2019 Part-time 47 35 7 7 2 0 1 83 9 290

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 56 32 6 4 2 0 1 89 5 9170
2022 Part-time 59 31 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 265
2020 Full-time 53 34 7 4 1 0 0 87 6 10686
2020 Part-time 58 30 6 4 1 0 0 89 6 319
2019 Full-time 49 35 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 10259
2019 Part-time 50 36 7 6 2 0 0 86 7 287

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 75 20 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 9190
2022 Part-time 76 20 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 270
2020 Full-time 77 17 3 1 1 0 0 95 2 10728
2020 Part-time 83 14 1 1 1 0 0 98 1 320

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 11 2 1 1 0 1 96 2 9190
2022 Part-time 83 11 1 2 0 0 2 96 2 270
2019 Full-time 82 12 3 1 1 0 1 95 2 10313
2019 Part-time 80 15 2 1 0 0 2 96 2 290

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 56 22 10 3 1 5 2 84 5 9185
2022 Part-time 65 17 7 4 0 6 2 89 4 270
2020 Full-time 59 20 10 4 1 4 2 84 5 10770
2020 Part-time 63 19 6 3 1 5 3 89 4 320
2019 Full-time 55 22 10 3 2 6 2 83 6 10338
2019 Part-time 53 22 9 2 2 9 3 85 5 290

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 8 92 9185
2022 Part-time 4 96 270
2020 Full-time 8 92 10757
2020 Part-time 4 96 320
2019 Full-time 11 89 10327
2019 Part-time 6 94 288

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 42 58 780
2022 Part-time 71 29 10
2020 Full-time 45 55 871
2020 Part-time 30 70 20
2019 Full-time 45 55 1150
2019 Part-time 39 61 19

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 58 42 780
2022 Part-time 39 61 10
2020 Full-time 60 40 871
2020 Part-time 75 25 20
2019 Full-time 64 36 1150
2019 Part-time 73 27 19

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 9 91 780
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2020 Full-time 7 93 871
2020 Part-time 0 100 20

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 1 99 780
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2019 Full-time 1 99 1150
2019 Part-time 0 100 19

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 10 90 780
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2020 Full-time 9 91 871
2020 Part-time 0 100 20

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 3 97 780
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2020 Full-time 4 96 871
2020 Part-time 0 100 20
2019 Full-time 3 97 1150
2019 Part-time 0 100 19

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 7 93 780
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 34 66 780
2022 Part-time 6 94 10
2019 Full-time 35 65 1137
2019 Part-time 26 74 19

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 42 58 780
2022 Part-time 39 61 10
2020 Full-time 41 59 871
2020 Part-time 55 45 20
2019 Full-time 44 56 1137
2019 Part-time 37 63 19

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 45 55 780
2022 Part-time 22 78 10
2019 Full-time 47 53 1137
2019 Part-time 32 68 19

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 41 59 780
2022 Part-time 57 43 10
2020 Full-time 44 56 871
2020 Part-time 40 60 20
2019 Full-time 43 57 1137
2019 Part-time 58 42 19

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 31 69 780
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2019 Full-time 33 67 1137
2019 Part-time 26 74 19

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 54 46 780
2022 Part-time 68 32 10
2020 Full-time 56 44 871
2020 Part-time 66 34 20
2019 Full-time 54 46 1137
2019 Part-time 47 53 19

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 32 68 780
2022 Part-time 23 77 10
2019 Full-time 33 67 1137
2019 Part-time 26 74 19

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 0 100 780
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2020 Full-time 1 99 871
2020 Part-time 0 100 20
2019 Full-time 1 99 1137
2019 Part-time 0 100 19

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 96 780
2022 Part-time 10 90 10
2019 Full-time 7 93 1137
2019 Part-time 0 100 19

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 8 92 780
2022 Part-time 8 92 10

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 47 53 780
2022 Part-time 39 61 10
2020 Full-time 51 49 871
2020 Part-time 50 50 20
2019 Full-time 48 52 1137
2019 Part-time 53 47 19

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 17 83 780
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 16 84 780
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

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 53 47 780
2022 Part-time 40 60 10
2020 Full-time 56 44 871
2020 Part-time 51 49 20
2019 Full-time 54 46 1130
2019 Part-time 60 40 19

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 23 77 780
2022 Part-time 6 94 10
2020 Full-time 28 72 871
2020 Part-time 31 69 20
2019 Full-time 27 73 1130
2019 Part-time 50 50 19

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 91 780
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

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 15 85 780
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2019 Full-time 16 84 1130
2019 Part-time 29 71 19

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 9 91 780
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 8 92 780
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 88 780
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 88 780
2022 Part-time 8 92 10

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 26 74 780
2022 Part-time 46 54 10
2020 Full-time 24 76 871
2020 Part-time 35 65 20

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 12 88 720
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 18 82 720
2022 Part-time 64 36 10

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 9 91 720
2022 Part-time 8 92 10

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 7 93 720
2022 Part-time 6 94 10

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 11 89 720
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

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 8 92 720
2022 Part-time 7 93 10

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 14 86 720
2022 Part-time 8 92 10

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 13 87 720
2022 Part-time 23 77 10

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 17 83 720
2022 Part-time 31 69 10

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 24 76 720
2022 Part-time 23 77 10

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 8 92 720
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

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 41 59 720
2022 Part-time 55 45 10

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 98 720
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 50 50 720
2022 Part-time 31 69 10

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 1 99 720
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

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 17 83 720
2022 Part-time 8 92 10

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most positive or least negative answers
(%)		 Least positive or most negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 18 15 13 4 4 36 11 62 14 9180
2022 Part-time 13 15 8 2 1 45 16 72 8 270
2020 Full-time 23 16 16 4 3 29 8 63 12 10762
2020 Part-time 21 11 10 2 1 42 12 71 7 319
2019 Full-time 20 16 18 6 5 25 9 56 16 10326
2019 Part-time 15 15 15 3 3 35 14 59 12 290

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 36 32 12 4 3 11 2 79 7 9185
2022 Part-time 41 28 8 1 1 20 1 86 3 265
2020 Full-time 39 29 14 4 2 10 1 77 7 10736
2020 Part-time 37 27 13 3 1 14 3 78 5 318
2019 Full-time 36 30 16 5 3 10 1 73 9 10323
2019 Part-time 29 35 12 3 1 17 2 80 5 288

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 6 94 9175
2022 Part-time 4 96 270
2020 Full-time 5 95 10745
2020 Part-time 2 98 319
2019 Full-time 6 94 10318
2019 Part-time 4 96 289

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 23 77 550
2022 Part-time 34 66 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 75 25 550
2022 Part-time 51 49 10
2019 Full-time 76 24 635
2019 Part-time 100 0 13

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 3 97 550
2022 Part-time 7 93 10
2019 Full-time 5 95 635
2019 Part-time 0 100 13

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 0 100 550
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

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 12 88 550
2022 Part-time 6 94 10
2019 Full-time 9 91 635
2019 Part-time 0 100 13

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 7 93 550
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2019 Full-time 4 96 635
2019 Part-time 0 100 13

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 17 83 550
2022 Part-time 14 86 10
2019 Full-time 10 90 635
2019 Part-time 0 100 13

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 22 78 550
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 17 83 550
2022 Part-time 7 93 10

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 88 550
2022 Part-time 7 93 10

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 10 90 550
2022 Part-time 15 85 10
2019 Full-time 5 95 621
2019 Part-time 0 100 13

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 26 74 550
2022 Part-time 19 81 10

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 21 79 550
2022 Part-time 31 69 10
2019 Full-time 22 78 621
2019 Part-time 0 100 13

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 550
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2019 Full-time 3 97 621
2019 Part-time 0 100 13

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 2 98 550
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2019 Full-time 2 98 621
2019 Part-time 0 100 13

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 5 95 550
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2019 Full-time 4 96 621
2019 Part-time 0 100 13

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 12 88 550
2022 Part-time 6 94 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 97 550
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 16 84 550
2022 Part-time 37 63 10

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 99 550
2022 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 28 72 550
2022 Part-time 9 91 10
2019 Full-time 26 74 621
2019 Part-time 40 60 13

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 30 70 550
2022 Part-time 7 93 10

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 12 88 550
2022 Part-time 8 92 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 5 95 550
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2019 Full-time 7 93 616
2019 Part-time 0 100 13

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 15 85 550
2022 Part-time 7 93 10

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 95 550
2022 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 8 92 550
2022 Part-time 7 93 10
2019 Full-time 3 97 616
2019 Part-time 0 100 13

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 95 550
2022 Part-time 15 85 10
2019 Full-time 11 89 616
2019 Part-time 0 100 13

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 11 89 550
2022 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 51 49 550
2022 Part-time 69 31 10
2019 Full-time 49 51 616
2019 Part-time 47 53 13

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 3 97 505
2022 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 13 87 505
2022 Part-time 67 33 10
2019 Full-time 16 84 537
2019 Part-time 0 100 11

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 2 98 505
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2019 Full-time 4 96 537
2019 Part-time 0 100 11

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 1 99 505
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2019 Full-time 3 97 537
2019 Part-time 0 100 11

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 2 98 505
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2019 Full-time 4 96 537
2019 Part-time 0 100 11

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 4 96 505
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2019 Full-time 5 95 537
2019 Part-time 0 100 11

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 11 89 505
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2019 Full-time 13 87 537
2019 Part-time 0 100 11

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 15 85 505
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

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 13 87 505
2022 Part-time 36 64 10

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 23 77 505
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

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 11 89 505
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

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 46 54 505
2022 Part-time 40 60 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 2 98 505
2022 Part-time 0 100 10
2019 Full-time 2 98 537
2019 Part-time 0 100 11

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 61 39 505
2022 Part-time 41 59 10
2019 Full-time 59 41 537
2019 Part-time 55 45 11

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 98 505
2022 Part-time 0 100 10

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 20 80 505
2022 Part-time 7 93 10
2019 Full-time 11 89 537
2019 Part-time 45 55 11

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 20 16 15 3 2 36 8 65 9 9185
2022 Part-time 16 17 11 2 1 44 10 72 5 270
2020 Full-time 25 16 16 2 2 32 7 67 7 10736
2020 Part-time 23 11 10 1 1 44 12 75 3 319
2019 Full-time 22 16 20 3 3 29 8 60 9 10322
2019 Part-time 17 16 16 3 2 33 13 61 10 289

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 36 32 13 3 2 12 2 79 6 9190
2022 Part-time 39 30 11 1 1 15 2 84 3 270
2020 Full-time 40 29 14 3 2 11 1 79 5 10742
2020 Part-time 39 29 11 1 0 16 4 84 2 319
2019 Full-time 37 28 17 3 2 12 1 75 6 10311
2019 Part-time 32 30 14 3 3 17 2 76 7 290

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 10 90 9185
2022 Part-time 10 90 270
2020 Full-time 13 87 10731
2020 Part-time 14 86 319
2019 Full-time 14 86 10337
2019 Part-time 18 82 290

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 61 39 940
2022 Part-time 73 27 30
2020 Full-time 44 56 1420
2020 Part-time 57 43 51

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 76 24 940
2022 Part-time 71 29 30
2020 Full-time 81 19 1415
2020 Part-time 88 12 51
2019 Full-time 80 20 1489
2019 Part-time 85 15 53

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 51 33 7 5 4 1 0 84 9 715
2022 Part-time 45 46 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 25
2020 Full-time 54 32 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 1143
2020 Part-time 57 37 2 4 0 0 0 95 4 47
2019 Full-time 52 31 6 8 2 0 0 84 10 1169
2019 Part-time 53 24 13 4 3 2 0 79 7 44

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 50 32 7 3 2 3 3 87 5 9180
2022 Part-time 51 35 2 2 2 3 5 93 5 270
2020 Full-time 55 29 7 3 1 2 3 88 5 10757
2020 Part-time 52 30 7 5 1 0 4 86 6 319

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 51 17 5 2 25 4685
2022 Part-time 39 22 0 4 34 75

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 59 41 5015
2022 Part-time 67 33 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 39 61 5010
2022 Part-time 56 44 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 62 38 5010
2022 Part-time 75 25 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 46 54 5010
2022 Part-time 52 48 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 22 78 5010
2022 Part-time 19 81 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 34 66 5010
2022 Part-time 29 71 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 16 84 5010
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 18 82 5010
2022 Part-time 27 73 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 10 90 5010
2022 Part-time 3 97 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 21 79 5010
2022 Part-time 19 81 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 28 72 5010
2022 Part-time 35 65 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 5010
2022 Part-time 3 97 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 17 83 5010
2022 Part-time 6 94 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 75 13 4 1 2 0 5 93 3 5015
2022 Part-time 74 12 4 2 2 0 6 92 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 5 12 15 15 44 3 6 65 19 5015
2022 Part-time 1 11 21 17 35 2 13 62 14 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 17 17 15 37 4 3 56 26 5015
2022 Part-time 7 26 14 22 22 4 4 48 36 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 57 27 6 5 4 1 1 86 8 9195
2022 Part-time 62 26 4 6 1 1 0 89 7 270
2020 Full-time 54 28 8 5 3 1 0 83 9 10727
2020 Part-time 57 31 6 4 2 0 1 88 5 320

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 5 11 6 41 6 29 71 12 9170
2022 Part-time 0 3 4 10 48 4 31 88 6 270

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 38 40 12 5 3 2 0 80 8 9180
2022 Part-time 36 43 8 5 1 6 1 85 6 270
2020 Full-time 50 36 8 3 1 1 0 87 5 10749
2020 Part-time 54 33 9 3 1 1 0 88 4 320
2019 Full-time 38 39 13 5 2 2 0 79 8 10294
2019 Part-time 38 39 14 4 1 3 0 80 6 289

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Full-time 11 30 37 16 5 9185
2022 Part-time 16 27 35 17 4 270

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 58 26 8 3 2 2 1 87 5 9190
2022 Part-time 61 26 5 1 0 6 0 93 1 270
2020 Full-time 54 27 11 3 2 2 1 84 6 10710
2020 Part-time 56 26 10 2 1 3 1 87 3 317

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 50 26 8 8 6 2 1 78 14 9190
2022 Part-time 53 27 6 11 1 2 0 82 12 270
2020 Full-time 45 28 11 8 6 1 0 74 14 10743
2020 Part-time 46 33 8 8 4 1 1 80 12 319

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 33 39 13 8 5 1 0 73 13 9190
2022 Part-time 41 39 11 5 3 2 0 81 8 265
2020 Full-time 42 33 14 7 3 1 0 75 11 10747
2020 Part-time 54 26 11 5 2 1 0 81 7 320
2019 Full-time 29 36 17 11 6 1 0 66 17 10320
2019 Part-time 30 33 17 11 7 2 0 64 19 289

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 23 52 12 9 3 1 0 76 12 2615
2022 Part-time 21 55 6 19 0 0 0 75 19 15
2020 Full-time 29 46 12 9 2 1 1 76 11 2882
2020 Part-time 20 40 19 21 0 0 0 60 21 10
2019 Full-time 22 45 15 10 3 2 3 70 14 2610
2019 Part-time 21 32 21 21 5 0 0 53 26 19

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 27 16 9 10 0 4 63 20 9145
2022 Part-time 20 33 20 12 12 0 3 55 25 265
2020 Full-time 34 30 19 9 7 0 1 64 16 10740
2020 Part-time 29 32 18 12 9 0 1 61 21 320
2019 Full-time 24 27 22 13 14 0 1 51 27 10336
2019 Part-time 15 22 26 13 22 0 1 38 36 288

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 20 27 26 14 12 0 1 48 26 9160
2022 Part-time 30 29 24 11 5 0 2 60 16 265
2020 Full-time 21 27 26 15 10 0 0 49 25 10760
2020 Part-time 32 31 21 9 6 0 1 64 15 318
2019 Full-time 22 28 25 14 9 0 1 51 24 10326
2019 Part-time 32 26 23 9 9 0 0 58 18 289

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 28 29 21 11 8 0 2 58 20 9155
2022 Part-time 41 27 16 7 5 0 3 70 13 265
2020 Full-time 30 29 22 12 7 0 1 59 19 10735
2020 Part-time 45 24 15 9 4 0 2 70 14 319
2019 Full-time 27 30 21 12 8 0 1 58 20 10275
2019 Part-time 35 24 24 7 10 0 1 59 17 288

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 25 24 21 14 13 1 2 50 28 9160
2022 Part-time 35 24 19 11 6 1 3 62 18 265
2020 Full-time 29 25 21 12 10 1 1 56 23 10715
2020 Part-time 43 20 19 11 3 1 3 66 15 320
2019 Full-time 26 26 21 14 11 1 1 53 26 10293
2019 Part-time 32 22 20 12 11 0 3 55 24 288

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 49 22 11 5 5 1 7 77 11 9170
2022 Part-time 62 13 10 4 1 0 10 84 5 265
2020 Full-time 48 23 13 7 5 0 4 75 12 10716
2020 Part-time 58 18 11 6 1 1 6 82 7 319
2019 Full-time 51 23 12 6 4 0 4 77 10 10293
2019 Part-time 52 18 11 6 4 0 9 77 11 289

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 36 28 18 8 8 0 1 65 17 9170
2022 Part-time 42 27 14 9 5 0 2 71 14 265
2020 Full-time 32 27 21 11 8 0 1 59 20 10738
2020 Part-time 33 27 20 12 6 0 1 62 19 319
2019 Full-time 38 28 18 8 6 0 1 67 15 10291
2019 Part-time 41 27 18 6 7 0 1 69 13 288

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 34 30 18 8 6 1 3 67 14 9155
2022 Part-time 50 27 10 5 3 0 5 80 9 265
2020 Full-time 38 32 18 7 3 1 1 72 10 10733
2020 Part-time 49 27 12 5 2 2 1 80 7 319
2019 Full-time 32 33 20 8 5 1 1 67 13 10305
2019 Part-time 39 24 19 9 4 2 2 66 14 290

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 28 30 20 11 8 1 2 60 19 9175
2022 Part-time 40 34 15 4 4 0 2 76 8 265
2020 Full-time 30 33 21 10 5 1 1 64 15 10729
2020 Part-time 44 29 16 7 2 1 2 74 9 318
2019 Full-time 25 32 23 12 7 1 1 58 19 10303
2019 Part-time 35 26 21 9 6 1 2 63 15 289

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 37 29 17 9 6 1 2 67 15 9170
2022 Part-time 39 38 14 3 3 1 3 80 6 265
2020 Full-time 37 31 18 8 4 0 1 69 13 10738
2020 Part-time 45 30 13 7 3 1 2 77 10 319
2019 Full-time 31 30 21 11 6 0 1 62 17 10307
2019 Part-time 42 25 20 7 5 1 1 68 12 290

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 49 25 13 6 5 1 2 76 11 9170
2022 Part-time 61 24 7 3 2 0 3 88 5 265
2020 Full-time 48 26 14 6 5 1 1 75 11 10705
2020 Part-time 59 24 8 5 3 1 1 84 8 318
2019 Full-time 43 27 15 8 6 1 1 71 14 10297
2019 Part-time 48 23 16 6 5 1 1 72 12 289

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 56 24 11 4 3 0 2 81 8 9165
2022 Part-time 45 35 13 3 2 0 2 82 5 265
2020 Full-time 31 31 22 10 5 0 0 62 15 10742
2020 Part-time 28 33 22 11 4 0 0 62 16 319

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 32 29 20 10 8 0 1 62 18 9160
2022 Part-time 31 36 20 7 5 0 1 68 12 270
2020 Full-time 28 30 22 11 7 0 1 59 19 10727
2020 Part-time 36 33 18 8 4 0 0 69 12 318
2019 Full-time 31 30 21 10 7 0 1 61 17 10273
2019 Part-time 35 27 22 9 6 0 1 63 15 288

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 60 19 8 4 5 1 4 83 9 9140
2022 Part-time 64 18 6 4 3 0 6 87 7 265
2020 Full-time 56 25 12 3 2 0 2 83 5 10681
2020 Part-time 56 20 15 5 2 0 2 77 7 317
2019 Full-time 57 22 11 5 3 0 2 81 8 10292
2019 Part-time 56 23 11 6 2 0 2 81 8 289

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 46 32 13 4 3 0 1 79 8 9175
2022 Part-time 43 35 14 5 1 0 2 79 6 265
2020 Full-time 31 35 20 8 4 0 0 67 13 10703
2020 Part-time 36 31 20 11 2 0 1 67 13 319

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 73 12 4 1 1 1 9 93 3 9170
2022 Part-time 76 12 2 2 0 0 8 96 2 270
2020 Full-time 71 16 6 2 1 0 4 91 3 10692
2020 Part-time 71 14 8 2 0 0 5 89 2 318
2019 Full-time 73 12 5 2 1 1 6 91 3 10270
2019 Part-time 68 12 6 2 2 1 10 89 4 289

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 76 9 4 2 2 1 5 91 5 9160
2022 Part-time 86 5 1 1 0 0 6 97 2 270
2020 Full-time 80 9 4 2 2 1 3 92 4 10679
2020 Part-time 85 6 2 2 0 0 4 95 3 318
2019 Full-time 74 11 5 3 3 1 3 87 7 10309
2019 Part-time 78 8 3 3 3 0 5 90 6 288

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 70 17 5 2 1 0 4 91 4 9155
2022 Part-time 82 10 2 0 0 1 5 97 0 265
2020 Full-time 72 17 6 2 1 0 2 91 3 10674
2020 Part-time 79 10 5 2 0 0 3 92 3 319
2019 Full-time 62 23 8 3 2 0 2 86 5 10280
2019 Part-time 69 18 8 1 1 1 3 90 2 286

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 70 14 6 3 3 1 3 87 7 9150
2022 Part-time 85 8 2 0 1 0 4 97 1 270
2020 Full-time 71 14 6 3 3 0 2 87 6 10694
2020 Part-time 80 8 4 3 2 0 2 91 5 318
2019 Full-time 64 17 8 5 4 0 2 83 9 10267
2019 Part-time 70 15 6 3 2 0 3 88 6 285

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 63 10 4 2 1 0 19 92 3 9160
2022 Part-time 71 2 0 0 0 1 25 99 0 265
2020 Full-time 64 11 4 2 1 0 18 92 3 10715
2020 Part-time 71 2 2 1 0 1 22 95 2 320
2019 Full-time 61 12 5 2 1 0 19 91 4 10259
2019 Part-time 61 3 2 1 0 0 33 96 1 287

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 71 14 5 2 1 1 6 92 3 9145
2022 Part-time 84 7 2 0 0 1 6 98 0 265
2020 Full-time 71 16 6 2 1 0 3 91 3 10744
2020 Part-time 80 10 4 1 1 0 3 93 3 319
2019 Full-time 69 16 6 2 1 0 5 90 3 10277
2019 Part-time 75 10 6 1 0 0 8 93 1 288

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 72 13 5 2 3 1 4 89 6 9180
2022 Part-time 69 14 5 3 3 0 6 89 6 270
2020 Full-time 69 15 6 3 3 0 2 87 7 10741
2020 Part-time 65 13 7 8 3 0 4 82 11 320
2019 Full-time 69 13 6 3 4 1 3 85 8 10309
2019 Part-time 67 15 6 4 2 0 6 87 7 287

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 51 25 13 4 3 0 3 79 7 9175
2022 Part-time 51 24 14 3 4 0 4 78 7 270
2020 Full-time 46 29 16 6 3 0 1 76 8 10758
2020 Part-time 46 25 18 9 1 0 1 72 10 318
2019 Full-time 56 25 12 4 2 0 2 83 6 10292
2019 Part-time 50 24 15 3 4 0 4 78 7 285

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 12 33 37 12 5 0 0 45 17 9190
2022 Part-time 20 37 33 8 1 0 0 58 9 270
2020 Full-time 17 34 34 11 4 0 0 51 15 10768
2020 Part-time 20 46 24 8 2 0 1 66 10 320
2019 Full-time 18 33 33 12 4 0 0 51 16 10328
2019 Part-time 21 41 22 10 5 0 0 63 15 290

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 8 18 39 23 12 0 1 35 26 9170
2022 Part-time 4 12 32 29 23 0 0 53 15 265
2020 Full-time 9 19 38 22 10 0 0 33 29 10738
2020 Part-time 4 13 34 29 18 0 1 47 18 319
2019 Full-time 8 18 37 24 12 0 0 36 27 10274
2019 Part-time 9 11 30 27 22 0 0 50 20 286
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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 24 65 10 1 9190
2022 Part-time 54 32 13 0 270
2020 Full-time 29 56 14 1 10785
2020 Part-time 39 42 17 2 320

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 32 68 2250
2022 Part-time 37 63 150
2020 Full-time 34 66 3150
2020 Part-time 37 63 143

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 43 16 11 6 6 2 17 73 14 9185
2022 Part-time 47 10 8 4 3 4 23 78 10 265
2020 Full-time 45 18 13 7 6 1 9 71 15 10763
2020 Part-time 43 15 9 4 4 5 20 77 11 319
2019 Full-time 41 18 15 10 10 1 6 63 21 10181
2019 Part-time 43 14 10 9 8 1 15 68 20 285

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 10 19 14 18 33 1 6 31 55 2250
2022 Part-time 12 19 14 21 29 1 4 33 53 150
2020 Full-time 12 21 17 19 24 1 5 36 46 3147
2020 Part-time 17 25 19 24 11 1 4 44 36 143

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 7 15 13 21 41 1 3 23 64 2250
2022 Part-time 8 17 12 24 35 1 3 26 61 150
2020 Full-time 9 18 16 20 34 1 2 28 56 3149
2020 Part-time 13 16 22 23 21 1 4 30 47 143
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