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

The results of the 2022 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 33 41 16 6 4 0 0 74 10 190
2022 Non-shift worker 32 42 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 4115
2020 Shift worker 35 46 13 3 2 0 0 82 5 152
2020 Non-shift worker 38 41 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 3556
2019 Shift worker 40 40 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 179
2019 Non-shift worker 36 41 12 7 4 0 0 78 10 3763
2018 Shift worker 38 44 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 155
2018 Non-shift worker 35 44 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 3447

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 33 38 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 190
2022 Non-shift worker 36 38 13 8 6 0 0 74 14 4115
2020 Shift worker 40 40 10 8 2 0 0 80 10 151
2020 Non-shift worker 40 37 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 3549
2019 Shift worker 35 39 18 4 3 0 0 75 8 179
2019 Non-shift worker 37 38 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 3759
2018 Shift worker 30 49 15 4 3 0 0 79 7 154
2018 Non-shift worker 35 40 13 9 4 0 0 75 13 3458

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 46 40 10 2 2 1 0 87 3 190
2022 Non-shift worker 44 36 13 4 2 0 0 81 7 4115
2020 Shift worker 49 35 12 2 0 1 1 85 2 151
2020 Non-shift worker 52 35 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 3530
2019 Shift worker 45 38 11 4 1 0 0 84 5 178
2019 Non-shift worker 48 36 11 4 2 0 0 84 5 3740
2018 Shift worker 41 47 11 1 0 0 0 88 1 151
2018 Non-shift worker 48 38 9 3 1 0 0 86 5 3447

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 44 14 3 1 0 0 81 4 190
2022 Non-shift worker 36 41 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 4120
2020 Shift worker 46 40 11 3 0 0 0 85 4 152
2020 Non-shift worker 45 39 10 5 1 0 0 83 7 3553
2019 Shift worker 50 33 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 179
2019 Non-shift worker 41 40 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 3765
2018 Shift worker 40 45 11 3 1 1 0 85 4 153
2018 Non-shift worker 40 42 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 3459

Question 53. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 33 13 9 6 1 0 72 14 190
2022 Non-shift worker 35 30 15 11 8 1 0 66 19 4115
2020 Shift worker 58 27 7 4 4 0 1 85 8 151
2020 Non-shift worker 52 30 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 3544
2019 Shift worker 59 26 10 3 2 0 0 84 5 178
2019 Non-shift worker 47 34 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 3758
2018 Shift worker 55 26 10 4 3 0 0 82 8 153
2018 Non-shift worker 48 32 12 4 2 0 0 81 7 3452

Question 54. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 33 14 10 5 1 0 71 15 190
2022 Non-shift worker 32 32 14 14 8 0 0 64 22 4115
2020 Shift worker 56 29 6 4 4 0 1 86 8 150
2020 Non-shift worker 49 33 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 3541
2019 Shift worker 55 26 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 178
2019 Non-shift worker 44 36 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 3743
2018 Shift worker 56 24 12 4 3 0 0 80 7 152
2018 Non-shift worker 46 35 11 5 2 0 0 82 8 3434

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 32 25 17 12 8 6 0 61 21 190
2022 Non-shift worker 30 25 18 12 10 5 1 58 23 4115
2020 Shift worker 43 24 17 4 6 4 2 71 11 151
2020 Non-shift worker 44 26 16 7 4 3 1 73 11 3553
2019 Shift worker 42 26 16 10 5 2 0 69 15 179
2019 Non-shift worker 40 27 16 8 6 3 0 69 14 3764
2018 Shift worker 43 22 16 7 7 6 0 68 14 153
2018 Non-shift worker 42 27 15 9 5 3 0 70 14 3454
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 31 31 18 4 4 2 10 70 10 190
2022 Non-shift worker 50 29 11 3 2 1 4 83 5 4120
2020 Shift worker 33 34 16 3 5 4 6 74 9 152
2020 Non-shift worker 54 27 10 3 1 1 3 84 5 3551
2019 Shift worker 41 23 18 4 2 0 12 73 6 179
2019 Non-shift worker 50 28 12 4 2 1 4 82 6 3760

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 51 31 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 190
2022 Non-shift worker 55 30 8 5 2 1 1 85 7 4110
2020 Shift worker 48 34 7 4 3 2 2 86 8 152
2020 Non-shift worker 55 30 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 3560
2019 Shift worker 53 27 11 4 3 0 1 81 7 176
2019 Non-shift worker 51 30 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 3759
2018 Shift worker 57 26 6 2 4 3 2 87 6 153
2018 Non-shift worker 50 31 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 3457

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 59 24 10 4 3 0 0 83 8 190
2022 Non-shift worker 60 25 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 4115
2020 Shift worker 53 34 8 2 2 1 0 88 4 152
2020 Non-shift worker 61 25 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 3556
2019 Shift worker 59 24 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 179
2019 Non-shift worker 57 27 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 3754
2018 Shift worker 62 23 8 3 4 0 0 86 7 155
2018 Non-shift worker 54 28 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 3459

Senior management

Question 32. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 33 35 13 5 5 9 0 75 11 190
2022 Non-shift worker 32 28 13 9 8 10 0 67 18 4115
2020 Shift worker 51 24 9 2 2 12 0 85 4 151
2020 Non-shift worker 41 30 11 4 2 10 0 80 7 3551
2019 Shift worker 48 25 10 3 3 10 2 82 7 178
2019 Non-shift worker 36 32 14 6 3 9 0 75 10 3751
2018 Shift worker 46 30 9 4 2 9 1 84 6 155
2018 Non-shift worker 35 33 13 6 3 9 0 75 10 3464

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 31 30 17 11 7 3 0 63 19 190
2022 Non-shift worker 25 27 15 14 15 3 0 54 31 4115
2020 Shift worker 45 30 13 3 3 8 0 81 6 150
2020 Non-shift worker 37 36 13 8 4 3 0 75 12 3549
2019 Shift worker 45 31 8 7 3 4 1 81 11 179
2019 Non-shift worker 31 35 16 9 5 4 0 69 15 3750
2018 Shift worker 50 31 11 3 3 3 0 83 6 154
2018 Non-shift worker 31 37 15 9 5 3 0 70 14 3447

Question 34. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 26 25 21 13 10 5 0 54 24 190
2022 Non-shift worker 17 25 17 17 17 6 0 45 37 4110
2020 Shift worker 35 34 12 6 4 10 0 76 10 150
2020 Non-shift worker 28 35 17 11 4 6 0 66 16 3546
2019 Shift worker 36 29 14 6 6 8 1 72 13 177
2019 Non-shift worker 22 33 20 12 6 8 0 59 19 3746
2018 Shift worker 41 28 14 3 4 9 1 76 8 155
2018 Non-shift worker 22 33 19 13 5 8 0 60 19 3452

Question 35. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 23 32 11 17 14 3 0 57 32 190
2022 Non-shift worker 18 28 14 18 18 3 0 48 37 4120
2020 Shift worker 37 38 6 9 5 5 0 79 15 151
2020 Non-shift worker 28 35 16 13 6 3 0 65 19 3558
2019 Shift worker 37 31 14 7 6 5 1 71 14 177
2019 Non-shift worker 21 36 17 15 8 4 0 58 24 3747
2018 Shift worker 36 32 13 5 7 7 1 73 13 155
2018 Non-shift worker 20 36 18 15 8 4 0 58 24 3462
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 35 38 12 6 7 1 0 74 14 190
2022 Non-shift worker 35 37 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 4115
2020 Shift worker 39 38 8 11 3 0 2 78 14 150
2020 Non-shift worker 40 38 11 8 4 0 0 78 11 3553
2019 Shift worker 38 37 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 179
2019 Non-shift worker 33 40 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 3764
2018 Shift worker 34 38 14 7 3 1 3 74 11 155
2018 Non-shift worker 31 38 15 10 6 0 0 70 15 3456

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 34 45 7 9 6 0 0 79 14 190
2022 Non-shift worker 39 43 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 4115
2020 Shift worker 31 45 8 11 3 0 1 77 15 151
2020 Non-shift worker 39 41 9 8 2 0 0 81 10 3541
2019 Shift worker 44 41 10 5 1 0 0 85 6 177
2019 Non-shift worker 35 43 11 8 3 0 0 77 12 3756
2018 Shift worker 35 46 9 9 1 0 1 81 10 155
2018 Non-shift worker 33 44 12 8 3 0 0 77 11 3461

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 45 35 8 8 4 0 0 81 12 190
2022 Non-shift worker 50 32 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 4115
2020 Shift worker 38 36 14 6 2 2 3 77 8 151
2020 Non-shift worker 51 31 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 3551
2019 Shift worker 48 30 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 179
2019 Non-shift worker 47 32 11 6 3 1 1 80 9 3763
2018 Shift worker 46 30 14 3 5 1 2 78 8 154
2018 Non-shift worker 45 35 10 6 3 1 1 80 9 3462

Job fit and development

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 30 29 17 13 9 0 1 60 23 190
2022 Non-shift worker 25 39 14 14 6 0 1 65 20 4110
2020 Shift worker 34 32 15 12 6 0 1 67 18 151
2020 Non-shift worker 32 39 14 10 3 0 2 72 14 3546
2019 Shift worker 40 35 14 8 4 0 0 75 12 179
2019 Non-shift worker 30 41 12 11 5 0 1 72 16 3752
2018 Shift worker 36 43 9 9 2 0 1 80 11 155
2018 Non-shift worker 29 45 11 11 4 0 1 75 15 3458

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 49 29 11 2 5 3 0 81 7 190
2022 Non-shift worker 55 25 10 4 3 2 2 83 7 4110
2020 Shift worker 46 24 15 4 3 5 5 77 7 152
2020 Non-shift worker 56 24 10 4 2 2 2 83 7 3555

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 23 36 15 11 9 6 0 62 21 190
2022 Non-shift worker 22 34 19 14 9 3 0 58 23 4120
2020 Shift worker 35 30 16 6 4 8 1 72 10 151
2020 Non-shift worker 28 37 16 10 5 3 1 67 16 3538
2019 Shift worker 37 34 16 9 2 2 1 72 12 177
2019 Non-shift worker 26 36 18 12 6 2 0 63 18 3752
2018 Shift worker 36 31 19 6 4 3 2 70 10 155
2018 Non-shift worker 26 38 16 11 6 2 0 66 17 3456

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 49 21 16 6 2 2 4 75 8 190
2022 Non-shift worker 47 24 12 5 5 1 6 77 10 4120
2020 Shift worker 55 27 8 4 2 1 3 86 6 151
2020 Non-shift worker 51 23 12 6 3 1 5 78 9 3553
2019 Shift worker 60 17 9 5 3 0 5 82 9 178
2019 Non-shift worker 54 23 10 5 2 1 5 82 7 3766

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 40 27 11 7 7 4 5 73 15 190
2022 Non-shift worker 40 25 15 8 5 2 5 70 14 4115
2020 Shift worker 48 20 16 7 4 2 3 71 12 151
2020 Non-shift worker 45 26 14 6 4 1 4 75 10 3552
2019 Shift worker 46 23 18 8 1 2 2 72 9 177
2019 Non-shift worker 47 25 14 5 3 2 5 76 9 3754

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 72 8 3 2 2 6 7 92 4 190
2022 Non-shift worker 72 8 4 2 3 4 7 90 6 4115
2020 Shift worker 74 11 3 1 2 4 6 94 2 149
2020 Non-shift worker 75 9 4 2 2 3 5 92 4 3542
2019 Shift worker 81 7 5 1 0 3 3 94 1 176
2019 Non-shift worker 76 8 4 1 2 4 5 92 4 3753

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 70 10 4 2 2 3 10 91 4 190
2022 Non-shift worker 66 9 6 2 3 2 12 87 6 4115
2020 Shift worker 69 13 4 2 0 3 9 93 2 150
2020 Non-shift worker 74 9 4 1 1 2 9 93 3 3543
2019 Shift worker 82 8 3 2 0 1 5 96 2 177
2019 Non-shift worker 79 5 2 1 1 2 11 96 2 3747

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 24 28 15 13 11 5 4 57 27 190
2022 Non-shift worker 22 35 12 14 13 3 3 59 28 4115
2020 Shift worker 27 24 14 9 10 11 6 61 22 150
2020 Non-shift worker 26 33 14 12 10 2 3 62 23 3553
2019 Shift worker 31 33 13 11 7 4 1 67 19 179
2019 Non-shift worker 25 33 14 13 10 2 2 61 24 3762
2018 Shift worker 35 23 15 9 11 3 4 63 21 155
2018 Non-shift worker 26 33 14 13 10 2 2 62 24 3462

Empowerment

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 30 39 15 9 6 0 0 69 15 190
2022 Non-shift worker 34 41 11 9 5 0 1 75 14 4110
2020 Shift worker 35 32 19 9 5 0 1 67 14 151
2020 Non-shift worker 40 39 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 3537
2019 Shift worker 32 37 14 12 4 0 0 70 16 179
2019 Non-shift worker 36 40 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 3758
2018 Shift worker 30 41 16 6 4 0 2 73 11 153
2018 Non-shift worker 36 40 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 3449

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 35 36 17 6 6 0 0 71 12 190
2022 Non-shift worker 41 37 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 4115
2020 Shift worker 37 35 15 6 6 1 1 73 12 150
2020 Non-shift worker 46 35 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 3549
2019 Shift worker 37 36 15 10 2 0 1 73 12 178
2019 Non-shift worker 43 34 12 6 4 0 0 78 9 3757
2018 Shift worker 35 35 18 5 5 0 2 71 11 153
2018 Non-shift worker 41 36 11 7 3 0 0 78 10 3444

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 36 15 7 4 0 1 73 11 190
2022 Non-shift worker 35 39 12 8 4 0 1 75 12 4110
2020 Shift worker 41 34 14 6 4 0 1 76 10 150
2020 Non-shift worker 37 42 11 7 2 0 0 80 9 3546
2019 Shift worker 41 41 12 4 1 0 1 82 5 178
2019 Non-shift worker 35 42 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 3716
2018 Shift worker 38 43 11 4 3 0 1 81 7 154
2018 Non-shift worker 35 40 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 3444

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 25 37 19 9 5 3 2 65 15 190
2022 Non-shift worker 23 41 17 9 4 5 1 68 14 4115
2020 Shift worker 35 33 14 8 2 7 1 74 11 150
2020 Non-shift worker 29 43 16 6 2 4 0 75 8 3542
2019 Shift worker 25 41 19 8 2 4 1 69 11 178
2019 Non-shift worker 25 44 16 7 3 4 1 72 11 3760
2018 Shift worker 31 39 17 4 3 5 0 74 8 155
2018 Non-shift worker 26 39 19 7 4 3 1 69 11 3460

Work-life balance and workload

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 41 33 10 8 9 0 0 74 17 190
2022 Non-shift worker 41 33 10 9 6 0 0 74 15 4110
2020 Shift worker 48 29 13 5 3 0 2 79 8 151
2020 Non-shift worker 47 31 9 8 3 0 0 79 12 3544
2019 Shift worker 55 28 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 179
2019 Non-shift worker 52 31 7 6 3 0 1 84 9 3754
2018 Shift worker 52 28 8 4 2 1 3 84 7 155
2018 Non-shift worker 49 33 10 6 3 0 1 82 8 3458

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 42 27 18 8 3 0 1 70 12 190
2022 Non-shift worker 42 32 15 6 4 0 0 75 10 4120
2020 Shift worker 50 28 11 6 5 0 0 79 11 152
2020 Non-shift worker 37 33 16 8 6 0 0 70 14 3556
2019 Shift worker 64 27 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 178
2019 Non-shift worker 46 31 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 3753
2018 Shift worker 59 30 8 2 0 0 1 90 2 155
2018 Non-shift worker 46 31 13 6 3 0 0 77 10 3458

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 56 16 8 4 9 2 6 78 14 190
2022 Non-shift worker 73 19 4 1 1 1 1 94 3 4115

Mobility and retention

Question 56_1. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 31 30 190
2022 Non-shift worker 37 29 34 4120
2020 Shift worker 21 37 42 152
2020 Non-shift worker 25 41 34 3561
2019 Shift worker 31 37 33 179
2019 Non-shift worker 27 38 35 3763
2018 Shift worker 32 38 30 154
2018 Non-shift worker 25 42 32 3471

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes, to retire
(%)
Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Yes, other reason Specify other reason
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 3 40 27 2 19 9 70
2022 Non-shift worker 12 35 28 7 11 8 1475
2020 Shift worker 11 19 26 8 32 4 34
2020 Non-shift worker 16 40 20 3 16 6 901
2019 Shift worker 5 27 15 7 45 2 50
2019 Non-shift worker 14 38 26 4 13 5 993
2018 Shift worker 4 24 23 2 39 8 45
2018 Non-shift worker 13 43 24 5 10 5 866
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Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 47 35 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 190
2022 Non-shift worker 46 40 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 4120
2020 Shift worker 47 44 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 151
2020 Non-shift worker 52 37 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 3550
2019 Shift worker 49 36 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 179
2019 Non-shift worker 45 40 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 3754
2018 Shift worker 45 45 6 2 0 0 1 91 2 154
2018 Non-shift worker 47 41 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 3462

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 24 42 14 11 6 4 0 69 17 190
2022 Non-shift worker 22 40 15 13 9 1 0 63 22 4110
2020 Shift worker 39 44 8 4 2 3 0 85 6 151
2020 Non-shift worker 35 45 12 5 2 1 0 81 7 3550
2019 Shift worker 38 43 10 5 3 0 1 82 8 177
2019 Non-shift worker 34 44 12 6 2 1 0 80 8 3754
2018 Shift worker 43 42 10 2 2 1 1 86 4 154
2018 Non-shift worker 31 45 14 7 2 2 0 77 9 3456

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 15 19 29 22 10 1 4 34 36 190
2022 Non-shift worker 9 20 36 20 12 0 3 33 30 4105
2020 Shift worker 8 18 35 19 12 4 3 34 28 151
2020 Non-shift worker 8 21 37 23 10 0 1 33 30 3551
2019 Shift worker 4 18 29 24 22 0 2 48 22 178
2019 Non-shift worker 8 21 36 22 11 1 1 34 30 3761
2018 Shift worker 4 11 34 25 18 4 3 47 17 154
2018 Non-shift worker 8 21 36 24 10 1 2 35 29 3457

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 11 18 30 20 13 3 5 35 32 190
2022 Non-shift worker 12 21 29 20 12 2 4 34 35 4110
2020 Shift worker 7 15 30 21 21 6 1 44 24 152
2020 Non-shift worker 9 20 32 22 12 2 2 36 30 3548
2019 Shift worker 10 18 26 15 22 5 5 41 30 177
2019 Non-shift worker 10 20 32 21 12 3 2 35 32 3758
2018 Shift worker 10 17 25 20 17 8 3 42 30 153
2018 Non-shift worker 9 21 33 20 11 3 3 33 32 3457

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 3 12 25 23 32 2 4 58 16 190
2022 Non-shift worker 5 11 29 30 20 1 3 52 17 4105
2020 Shift worker 5 9 16 29 34 4 2 67 16 151
2020 Non-shift worker 6 14 30 29 19 1 1 49 21 3542
2019 Shift worker 1 7 20 26 42 2 3 71 8 177
2019 Non-shift worker 5 11 32 30 19 1 2 51 16 3745
2018 Shift worker 2 4 24 31 30 3 5 68 6 153
2018 Non-shift worker 5 13 31 31 18 1 1 50 18 3446

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 11 20 17 18 24 3 7 46 35 190
2022 Non-shift worker 14 18 26 19 17 2 4 38 34 4110
2020 Shift worker 9 13 22 21 25 7 3 51 25 152
2020 Non-shift worker 13 20 26 22 16 1 2 39 33 3553
2019 Shift worker 4 12 15 23 41 2 4 68 17 178
2019 Non-shift worker 11 19 27 22 17 1 3 40 32 3758
2018 Shift worker 5 9 24 26 24 4 9 57 16 151
2018 Non-shift worker 11 22 26 22 15 2 3 39 34 3452

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 12 17 19 16 21 11 5 43 34 190
2022 Non-shift worker 9 16 25 22 18 4 6 44 28 4105
2020 Shift worker 5 9 17 18 33 13 6 62 17 150
2020 Non-shift worker 5 11 26 29 21 3 4 54 18 3539
2019 Shift worker 5 14 19 21 31 5 4 58 21 177
2019 Non-shift worker 6 15 28 26 19 3 3 48 22 3744
2018 Shift worker 3 9 19 24 30 9 5 63 15 153
2018 Non-shift worker 7 15 29 26 18 3 3 47 23 3436

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 10 13 29 16 23 6 4 43 25 190
2022 Non-shift worker 12 18 31 19 13 3 4 35 32 4110
2020 Shift worker 8 13 27 24 22 4 2 49 22 152
2020 Non-shift worker 9 18 32 24 13 2 2 39 28 3537
2019 Shift worker 5 15 24 20 27 6 2 52 22 177
2019 Non-shift worker 9 19 33 21 13 3 2 36 29 3750
2018 Shift worker 6 10 28 27 20 5 5 52 17 153
2018 Non-shift worker 9 19 34 20 12 3 3 34 30 3452

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 6 10 35 21 22 2 3 46 17 190
2022 Non-shift worker 7 18 35 23 14 1 2 38 26 4115
2020 Shift worker 6 17 22 30 22 2 1 54 23 152
2020 Non-shift worker 7 19 37 26 10 0 1 37 26 3555
2019 Shift worker 4 19 27 28 19 2 2 49 24 177
2019 Non-shift worker 8 16 34 26 14 1 2 41 25 3765

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 16 31 22 17 13 0 1 48 30 190
2022 Non-shift worker 12 26 16 21 22 2 0 39 44 4110
2020 Shift worker 32 39 10 11 4 5 0 75 15 151
2020 Non-shift worker 23 38 18 14 4 3 0 64 18 3527
2019 Shift worker 29 32 20 10 5 3 1 63 16 178
2019 Non-shift worker 18 36 20 16 6 3 0 56 23 3748

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 54 35 5 2 2 0 1 90 4 190
2022 Non-shift worker 59 27 6 4 3 1 0 87 7 4115
2020 Shift worker 56 28 5 5 3 2 0 87 8 152
2020 Non-shift worker 58 26 6 6 2 1 0 86 8 3542
2019 Shift worker 62 26 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 177
2019 Non-shift worker 53 29 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 3757
2018 Shift worker 57 30 5 4 4 1 0 87 8 154
2018 Non-shift worker 49 32 7 7 4 1 0 82 11 3452

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 64 26 4 4 1 1 1 91 5 190
2022 Non-shift worker 67 25 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 4115
2020 Shift worker 68 24 2 4 1 1 0 93 5 151
2020 Non-shift worker 66 25 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 3545
2019 Shift worker 70 21 8 2 0 0 0 91 2 179
2019 Non-shift worker 60 29 5 4 2 0 0 89 5 3762
2018 Shift worker 63 29 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 154
2018 Non-shift worker 58 31 5 4 1 0 0 89 5 3451

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 53 34 6 4 2 1 1 88 6 190
2022 Non-shift worker 56 31 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 4115
2020 Shift worker 50 31 8 5 2 3 2 85 6 150
2020 Non-shift worker 55 32 7 3 1 1 0 88 4 3533
2019 Shift worker 55 30 11 2 1 1 1 86 3 179
2019 Non-shift worker 51 34 9 3 2 1 0 86 5 3766
2018 Shift worker 47 36 11 1 2 2 0 85 3 155
2018 Non-shift worker 47 37 9 3 2 1 0 85 5 3458

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 41 37 12 5 2 2 1 81 7 190
2022 Non-shift worker 34 38 12 7 6 3 0 74 13 4115
2020 Shift worker 53 29 9 2 2 5 0 86 5 148
2020 Non-shift worker 43 40 10 4 1 2 0 84 6 3530
2019 Shift worker 51 31 11 5 1 1 0 83 6 176
2019 Non-shift worker 42 40 9 4 2 2 0 84 6 3741
2018 Shift worker 60 30 4 3 2 0 0 90 6 152
2018 Non-shift worker 49 37 8 3 2 2 0 87 4 3460

Question 47. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workforce.

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 36 12 3 1 9 2 82 4 190
2022 Non-shift worker 38 35 12 5 3 7 1 79 8 4115
2020 Shift worker 46 30 11 1 3 9 0 84 4 150
2020 Non-shift worker 44 36 10 3 1 4 0 84 5 3527
2019 Shift worker 55 31 9 2 2 1 1 87 4 178
2019 Non-shift worker 49 35 9 2 1 3 1 88 3 3748
2018 Shift worker 54 33 8 1 1 2 1 90 2 152
2018 Non-shift worker 49 35 9 2 1 4 0 87 3 3456

Question 52. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 53 32 8 5 2 1 0 86 7 190
2022 Non-shift worker 44 33 10 8 4 0 0 77 13 4120
2020 Shift worker 63 30 2 3 1 1 1 94 4 150
2020 Non-shift worker 59 30 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 3556
2019 Shift worker 66 23 6 3 2 0 0 90 4 179
2019 Non-shift worker 56 33 7 3 2 0 0 89 4 3755
2018 Shift worker 66 24 6 0 2 0 0 91 3 152
2018 Non-shift worker 56 33 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 3452

Anti-racism

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 42 22 12 3 3 10 7 78 8 190
2022 Non-shift worker 41 25 10 4 4 9 7 79 10 4110

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 44 19 10 4 3 12 8 78 9 190
2022 Non-shift worker 40 25 10 5 3 10 7 77 10 4105

Question 48. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 33 22 13 2 6 21 4 73 10 190
2022 Non-shift worker 30 25 20 5 3 15 2 67 10 4115
2020 Shift worker 37 26 17 2 3 14 2 75 5 150
2020 Non-shift worker 40 33 14 4 1 7 1 80 5 3548

Question 49. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 47 23 7 2 5 9 7 83 8 190
2022 Non-shift worker 37 31 10 5 4 8 4 78 11 4110
2020 Shift worker 51 24 10 6 3 4 2 79 10 150
2020 Non-shift worker 45 31 10 4 3 5 2 81 8 3543

Question 51. I feel that the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion has had a positive impact in my department or agency, since it launched in January 2021.

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 8 13 17 3 5 44 11 46 17 190
2022 Non-shift worker 9 12 21 4 5 44 5 41 17 4115

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 Non-shift worker 1 5 30 18 30 14 1 8 57 85

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 35 28 17 3 5 6 5 72 9 185
2022 Non-shift worker 34 28 14 4 3 8 9 74 9 4110
2020 Shift worker 35 26 12 4 3 14 6 77 9 151
2020 Non-shift worker 35 30 13 5 2 7 7 76 9 3546
2019 Shift worker 38 28 15 4 2 5 9 76 7 179
2019 Non-shift worker 34 31 13 6 4 6 7 75 11 3760
2018 Shift worker 31 30 10 5 4 13 7 77 10 155
2018 Non-shift worker 29 34 14 6 4 7 6 72 12 3460

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 31 29 20 7 6 4 3 64 14 190
2022 Non-shift worker 23 36 16 12 7 5 2 63 20 4115
2020 Shift worker 32 34 12 5 5 8 5 75 11 152
2020 Non-shift worker 33 36 14 8 3 3 2 73 12 3547
2019 Shift worker 35 29 20 11 3 1 1 66 14 179
2019 Non-shift worker 31 37 14 9 4 3 2 72 13 3758
2018 Shift worker 41 32 11 7 5 4 2 76 12 155
2018 Non-shift worker 31 40 13 8 3 4 2 75 11 3451

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 36 36 16 5 4 3 0 74 9 190
2022 Non-shift worker 28 38 19 7 5 3 0 68 13 4115
2020 Shift worker 45 34 8 1 3 9 0 86 4 151
2020 Non-shift worker 42 38 13 3 1 2 0 82 5 3533
2019 Shift worker 47 32 17 2 1 0 1 80 3 179
2019 Non-shift worker 38 39 14 4 2 2 0 79 7 3754
2018 Shift worker 46 37 11 2 3 1 0 84 5 152
2018 Non-shift worker 38 41 13 4 2 2 0 80 6 3440

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 32 23 15 7 7 14 1 65 17 190
2022 Non-shift worker 18 23 18 11 11 14 4 51 28 4115
2020 Shift worker 33 22 14 7 7 14 3 67 17 151
2020 Non-shift worker 25 24 17 11 7 13 3 58 21 3538
2019 Shift worker 29 23 16 8 6 15 2 63 18 177
2019 Non-shift worker 20 24 19 12 10 13 3 52 25 3762
2018 Shift worker 30 28 10 10 7 12 3 69 20 154
2018 Non-shift worker 20 25 19 12 10 12 3 52 26 3458

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 42 39 4 10 5 0 0 81 15 190
2022 Non-shift worker 35 43 5 11 6 0 0 78 17 4120
2020 Shift worker 39 49 3 7 2 0 0 88 9 152
2020 Non-shift worker 37 47 4 10 2 0 0 84 12 3551

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 31 9 11 11 0 2 69 22 190
2022 Non-shift worker 27 30 11 15 14 0 2 58 31 4105
2020 Shift worker 43 39 9 6 3 0 1 82 9 152
2020 Non-shift worker 35 40 10 11 3 0 1 76 14 3551
2019 Shift worker 57 31 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 178
2019 Non-shift worker 48 36 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 3759

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 43 30 12 7 6 2 0 75 13 190
2022 Non-shift worker 37 34 11 10 7 0 1 71 18 4105
2020 Shift worker 48 35 10 5 2 0 1 84 6 152
2020 Non-shift worker 44 36 10 7 2 0 1 81 9 3529
2019 Shift worker 61 29 5 4 1 0 0 90 4 177
2019 Non-shift worker 54 33 7 4 1 0 0 88 6 3748

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 66 22 5 3 2 0 1 89 5 190
2022 Non-shift worker 70 20 4 3 1 1 0 92 4 4115
2020 Shift worker 71 20 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 150
2020 Non-shift worker 75 18 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 3537

Question 31. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 79 11 3 1 5 0 1 91 6 190
2022 Non-shift worker 84 10 2 2 1 0 1 95 3 4120
2019 Shift worker 77 12 5 3 3 0 1 89 6 179
2019 Non-shift worker 81 12 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 3746

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 45 25 16 6 1 5 2 75 8 190
2022 Non-shift worker 53 27 10 3 1 5 1 84 5 4120
2020 Shift worker 52 21 14 3 1 6 2 80 4 152
2020 Non-shift worker 57 25 10 3 1 5 1 86 4 3551
2019 Shift worker 62 18 6 3 0 10 1 90 3 179
2019 Non-shift worker 61 24 8 2 1 4 0 88 3 3754

Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable acts, comments or displays that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 5 95 190
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 4115
2020 Shift worker 5 95 152
2020 Non-shift worker 6 94 3554
2019 Shift worker 6 94 179
2019 Non-shift worker 7 93 3760
2018 Shift worker 7 93 155
2018 Non-shift worker 9 91 3460

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 10 90 10
2022 Non-shift worker 37 63 280
2018 Shift worker 45 55 12
2018 Non-shift worker 45 55 309

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 73 27 10
2022 Non-shift worker 70 30 280
2018 Shift worker 50 50 12
2018 Non-shift worker 60 40 309

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 17 83 10
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 280
2018 Shift worker 0 100 12
2018 Non-shift worker 8 92 309

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 13 87 10
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 280
2019 Shift worker 0 100 11
2019 Non-shift worker 0 100 277

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 13 87 10
2022 Non-shift worker 6 94 280
2019 Shift worker 0 100 11
2019 Non-shift worker 6 94 277

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 13 87 10
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 280

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 10
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 280
2019 Shift worker 0 100 11
2019 Non-shift worker 5 95 277
2018 Shift worker 0 100 12
2018 Non-shift worker 6 94 309

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 20 80 10
2022 Non-shift worker 32 68 280

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 35 65 10
2022 Non-shift worker 36 64 280
2019 Shift worker 58 42 11
2019 Non-shift worker 42 58 275

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 23 77 10
2022 Non-shift worker 40 60 280

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 15 85 10
2022 Non-shift worker 37 63 280
2019 Shift worker 42 58 11
2019 Non-shift worker 41 59 275
2018 Shift worker 41 59 12
2018 Non-shift worker 37 63 309

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 32 68 10
2022 Non-shift worker 29 71 280

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 53 47 10
2022 Non-shift worker 53 47 280
2019 Shift worker 54 46 11
2019 Non-shift worker 56 44 275
2018 Shift worker 57 43 12
2018 Non-shift worker 52 48 309

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 30 70 10
2022 Non-shift worker 31 69 280

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 10
2022 Non-shift worker 1 99 280

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 10
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 280

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 10
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 280

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 43 57 10
2022 Non-shift worker 49 51 280

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 22 78 10
2022 Non-shift worker 16 84 280

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 10 90 10
2022 Non-shift worker 20 80 280
2019 Shift worker 0 100 11
2019 Non-shift worker 15 85 275

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 57 43 10
2022 Non-shift worker 49 51 280
2019 Shift worker 56 44 11
2019 Non-shift worker 57 43 273

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 15 85 10
2022 Non-shift worker 22 78 280
2018 Shift worker 55 45 12
2018 Non-shift worker 27 73 308

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 10
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 280

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 8 92 10
2022 Non-shift worker 16 84 280

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 8 92 10
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 280

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 10
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 280

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 7 93 10
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 280
2018 Shift worker 0 100 12
2018 Non-shift worker 13 87 308

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 12 88 10
2022 Non-shift worker 10 90 280
2019 Shift worker 0 100 11
2019 Non-shift worker 12 88 273
2018 Shift worker 0 100 12
2018 Non-shift worker 11 89 308

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 30 70 10
2022 Non-shift worker 30 70 280

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 10 90 10
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 270
2018 Shift worker 0 100 11
2018 Non-shift worker 13 87 298

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 30 70 10
2022 Non-shift worker 25 75 270

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 10
2022 Non-shift worker 12 88 270
2018 Shift worker 0 100 11
2018 Non-shift worker 11 89 298

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 10
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 270

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 10
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 270

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 10
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 270

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 10
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 270
2018 Shift worker 0 100 11
2018 Non-shift worker 13 87 298

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 32 68 10
2022 Non-shift worker 13 87 270

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 26 74 10
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 270

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 10 90 10
2022 Non-shift worker 32 68 270

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 91 10
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 270

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 65 35 10
2022 Non-shift worker 44 56 270

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 10
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 270

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 40 60 10
2022 Non-shift worker 55 45 270
2018 Shift worker 43 57 11
2018 Non-shift worker 49 51 298

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 0 100 10
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 270

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 20 80 10
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 270

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 18 12 10 2 2 38 17 68 10 185
2022 Non-shift worker 13 12 11 3 3 42 14 59 15 4110
2020 Shift worker 23 11 16 2 2 34 12 63 7 151
2020 Non-shift worker 22 16 14 4 2 33 9 66 11 3546
2019 Shift worker 22 15 14 4 3 23 19 64 11 178
2019 Non-shift worker 21 16 15 5 4 29 10 61 14 3759
2018 Shift worker 28 21 10 1 4 31 5 77 7 153
2018 Non-shift worker 20 19 16 5 4 30 7 62 13 3451

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 23 8 2 2 21 4 83 6 190
2022 Non-shift worker 29 32 13 4 2 17 3 75 8 4115
2020 Shift worker 43 24 11 0 2 17 2 84 3 150
2020 Non-shift worker 41 31 12 3 2 10 1 80 6 3550
2019 Shift worker 48 25 15 2 2 6 2 80 4 179
2019 Non-shift worker 40 32 12 3 2 9 1 80 7 3765
2018 Shift worker 48 29 9 1 3 9 1 85 5 155
2018 Non-shift worker 37 34 14 4 2 8 1 78 7 3453

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 4110
2020 Shift worker 4 96 150
2020 Non-shift worker 5 95 3549
2018 Shift worker 4 96 154
2018 Non-shift worker 5 95 3462

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 23 77 285

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 76 24 285

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 3 97 285

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 Non-shift worker 0 100 285

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 Non-shift worker 8 92 285

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 Non-shift worker 6 94 285

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 16 84 285

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 28 72 285

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 19 81 285

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 17 83 285

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 7 93 285

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 23 77 285

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 24 76 285

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 285

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 Non-shift worker 2 98 285

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 4 96 285

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 285

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 Non-shift worker 3 97 285

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 19 81 285

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 0 100 285

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 20 80 285

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 Non-shift worker 33 67 285

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 Non-shift worker 14 86 285

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 Non-shift worker 4 96 285

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 Non-shift worker 14 86 285

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 Non-shift worker 3 97 285

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 Non-shift worker 8 92 285

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 Non-shift worker 8 92 285

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 285

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 Non-shift worker 49 51 285

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 Non-shift worker 6 94 265

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 Non-shift worker 11 89 265

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 Non-shift worker 3 97 265

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 Non-shift worker 4 96 265

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 Non-shift worker 2 98 265

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 Non-shift worker 3 97 265

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 Non-shift worker 10 90 265

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 Non-shift worker 13 87 265

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 265

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 Non-shift worker 25 75 265

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 Non-shift worker 7 93 265

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 Non-shift worker 42 58 265

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 Non-shift worker 2 98 265

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 Non-shift worker 65 35 265

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 Non-shift worker 2 98 265

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 Non-shift worker 16 84 265

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 19 12 14 1 0 40 13 67 4 190
2022 Non-shift worker 14 13 14 3 3 43 10 58 12 4110
2020 Shift worker 26 13 14 3 2 35 8 68 8 151
2020 Non-shift worker 23 16 14 3 2 35 7 68 8 3538
2019 Shift worker 29 17 14 2 0 23 16 74 3 179
2019 Non-shift worker 22 15 15 3 2 33 10 65 8 3757
2018 Shift worker 30 18 10 3 1 31 7 77 7 154
2018 Non-shift worker 20 19 16 2 2 34 6 66 7 3453

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 26 12 1 1 22 2 81 3 185
2022 Non-shift worker 28 32 15 4 3 16 3 74 8 4110
2020 Shift worker 44 23 11 3 2 14 3 81 5 151
2020 Non-shift worker 42 31 12 3 2 10 1 82 5 3546
2019 Shift worker 48 28 11 3 0 8 2 85 3 179
2019 Non-shift worker 42 29 12 2 2 10 2 81 5 3757
2018 Shift worker 44 28 10 1 3 13 1 84 4 155
2018 Non-shift worker 38 33 13 2 2 10 1 80 5 3457

Duty to accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 11 89 190
2022 Non-shift worker 15 85 4110
2020 Shift worker 10 90 147
2020 Non-shift worker 11 89 3527
2019 Shift worker 9 91 179
2019 Non-shift worker 12 88 3760

Question 84. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 53 47 20
2022 Non-shift worker 57 43 645
2020 Shift worker 35 65 17
2020 Non-shift worker 56 44 391

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 69 31 20
2022 Non-shift worker 71 29 640
2020 Shift worker 80 20 17
2020 Non-shift worker 82 18 391
2019 Shift worker 83 17 17
2019 Non-shift worker 86 14 449

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 38 35 7 19 0 0 0 74 19 15
2022 Non-shift worker 44 34 6 11 4 1 0 79 16 455
2020 Shift worker 48 37 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 14
2020 Non-shift worker 51 35 5 6 2 1 0 87 8 321
2019 Shift worker 51 29 7 7 7 0 0 80 14 14
2019 Non-shift worker 49 32 6 10 4 0 0 81 14 387

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 47 33 8 5 3 1 3 83 8 190
2022 Non-shift worker 47 33 7 5 2 3 3 85 7 4110
2020 Shift worker 43 32 8 6 2 5 4 82 9 150
2020 Non-shift worker 50 30 8 4 1 3 3 86 5 3545

Future of work

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

Survey year Demographic 20% (1 out of 5 days)
(%)
40% (2 out of 5 days)
(%)
60% (3 out of 5 days)
(%)
80% (4 out of 5 days)
(%)
Other Please specify
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 15 74 4 0 7 125
2022 Non-shift worker 18 75 2 1 3 3160

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 52 48 130
2022 Non-shift worker 71 29 3260

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 34 66 130
2022 Non-shift worker 29 71 3260

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 36 64 130
2022 Non-shift worker 49 51 3260

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 32 68 130
2022 Non-shift worker 37 63 3260

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 6 94 130
2022 Non-shift worker 11 89 3260

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 18 82 130
2022 Non-shift worker 23 77 3260

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 8 92 130
2022 Non-shift worker 9 91 3260

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 23 77 130
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 3260

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 15 85 130
2022 Non-shift worker 8 92 3260

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 15 85 130
2022 Non-shift worker 14 86 3260

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 22 78 130
2022 Non-shift worker 22 78 3260

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 3 97 130
2022 Non-shift worker 2 98 3260

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 29 71 130
2022 Non-shift worker 27 73 3260

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 62 15 4 3 5 1 9 86 9 130
2022 Non-shift worker 71 14 5 3 4 0 3 88 7 3260

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 12 12 10 15 38 4 9 61 27 130
2022 Non-shift worker 10 16 13 14 41 3 4 58 27 3260

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 6 16 13 17 41 5 3 63 23 130
2022 Non-shift worker 8 17 14 16 41 4 1 59 26 3260
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 56 26 8 3 5 1 1 84 8 190
2022 Non-shift worker 55 29 7 5 3 1 1 85 8 4115
2020 Shift worker 52 21 11 6 3 7 0 79 9 151
2020 Non-shift worker 54 28 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 3542

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 50. I feel that racism in my department or agency has had an adverse or negative impact on my mental health.

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 3 5 10 5 36 10 30 69 13 190
2022 Non-shift worker 3 4 10 6 43 7 26 74 11 4105

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 29 33 15 10 7 6 1 67 17 190
2022 Non-shift worker 26 41 15 8 6 4 0 70 14 4120
2020 Shift worker 42 29 13 4 2 10 0 79 6 151
2020 Non-shift worker 47 38 9 3 1 2 0 87 5 3540
2019 Shift worker 34 35 14 7 4 4 1 73 12 177
2019 Non-shift worker 35 42 13 5 2 3 0 79 7 3752
2018 Shift worker 32 33 19 6 3 6 0 69 10 154
2018 Non-shift worker 34 44 13 5 2 3 0 80 7 3457

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 16 32 31 14 7 190
2022 Non-shift worker 12 26 36 20 7 4115

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 54 24 12 2 2 5 1 83 4 190
2022 Non-shift worker 57 26 8 3 2 3 1 87 5 4115
2020 Shift worker 45 24 13 6 1 8 3 77 8 151
2020 Non-shift worker 52 28 10 3 2 4 1 84 5 3531

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 49 22 12 8 7 3 1 73 15 190
2022 Non-shift worker 46 28 9 9 6 2 1 76 15 4115
2020 Shift worker 37 27 13 11 7 5 1 68 19 152
2020 Non-shift worker 41 29 11 10 7 2 0 72 17 3550

Question 80. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 29 36 13 12 7 1 1 67 19 190
2022 Non-shift worker 25 38 14 12 7 2 0 65 20 4110
2020 Shift worker 42 31 13 5 4 4 0 77 10 151
2020 Non-shift worker 38 35 15 7 3 1 0 75 10 3547
2019 Shift worker 42 27 16 6 5 2 1 71 12 179
2019 Non-shift worker 30 40 15 8 4 2 0 72 12 3764
2018 Shift worker 32 40 13 7 5 2 0 74 13 155
2018 Non-shift worker 32 39 16 8 4 2 0 72 12 3460

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 14 37 21 20 6 2 0 52 27 90
2022 Non-shift worker 14 48 14 16 6 2 0 64 22 1660
2020 Shift worker 13 41 13 25 6 3 0 55 32 42
2020 Non-shift worker 21 47 14 13 3 1 1 69 16 1428
2019 Shift worker 6 43 26 11 14 0 0 49 25 35
2019 Non-shift worker 18 46 14 11 3 3 5 70 15 1382

Work-related stress

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 24 27 22 8 14 1 4 54 23 190
2022 Non-shift worker 37 26 15 8 10 0 3 66 18 4095
2020 Shift worker 47 28 12 6 6 1 1 77 11 151
2020 Non-shift worker 53 28 12 4 3 0 1 81 7 3550
2019 Shift worker 45 30 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 179
2019 Non-shift worker 48 29 12 5 4 0 1 78 10 3760
2018 Shift worker 35 32 22 6 3 1 1 68 9 154
2018 Non-shift worker 44 28 15 6 5 0 2 74 11 3451

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 27 24 17 14 16 0 2 52 30 190
2022 Non-shift worker 20 29 24 14 12 0 1 50 26 4095
2020 Shift worker 34 23 21 12 9 1 0 58 21 151
2020 Non-shift worker 19 27 26 15 12 0 0 47 27 3555
2019 Shift worker 41 31 17 8 3 0 0 72 11 178
2019 Non-shift worker 24 30 25 12 8 0 1 55 21 3758
2018 Shift worker 33 32 19 12 2 1 0 67 14 154
2018 Non-shift worker 19 30 26 15 9 0 1 49 24 3452

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 23 18 7 10 1 3 63 18 190
2022 Non-shift worker 30 30 19 11 8 1 2 62 19 4080
2020 Shift worker 46 21 17 6 8 1 0 69 14 151
2020 Non-shift worker 29 29 21 12 8 0 1 59 20 3545
2019 Shift worker 52 25 15 4 2 0 2 78 6 177
2019 Non-shift worker 34 31 19 9 6 0 1 66 15 3751
2018 Shift worker 43 28 19 6 1 2 1 73 7 155
2018 Non-shift worker 27 32 22 12 6 1 1 60 18 3446

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 34 18 13 16 17 2 1 53 34 190
2022 Non-shift worker 23 25 21 14 14 1 2 49 29 4095
2020 Shift worker 39 21 19 7 12 1 0 61 20 151
2020 Non-shift worker 27 24 22 14 11 1 1 51 26 3549
2019 Shift worker 48 27 14 4 5 1 1 76 9 177
2019 Non-shift worker 27 27 21 13 9 1 2 56 23 3745
2018 Shift worker 41 25 18 6 5 3 2 69 12 152
2018 Non-shift worker 25 26 23 15 9 1 1 52 24 3440

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 57 18 8 3 5 1 6 81 10 190
2022 Non-shift worker 46 23 12 6 5 0 7 74 12 4100
2020 Shift worker 50 22 11 5 7 1 3 75 13 150
2020 Non-shift worker 42 25 15 8 7 0 3 69 15 3535
2019 Shift worker 68 18 4 2 2 0 4 91 4 178
2019 Non-shift worker 58 20 9 4 3 0 5 82 8 3746
2018 Shift worker 65 18 6 1 2 1 7 90 3 154
2018 Non-shift worker 52 22 11 5 3 0 7 80 8 3447

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 26 14 10 9 1 1 66 19 190
2022 Non-shift worker 32 28 19 10 10 0 1 60 20 4100
2020 Shift worker 38 21 21 12 7 0 1 60 19 151
2020 Non-shift worker 27 28 20 13 10 0 0 56 24 3546
2019 Shift worker 45 31 12 3 7 0 1 77 11 178
2019 Non-shift worker 37 29 19 9 5 0 1 67 14 3753
2018 Shift worker 46 25 15 4 8 1 0 72 13 155
2018 Non-shift worker 34 28 20 9 7 0 1 63 16 3455

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 37 29 14 8 8 3 2 69 17 185
2022 Non-shift worker 33 30 19 8 7 1 2 65 16 4100
2020 Shift worker 48 24 16 5 3 2 2 74 9 150
2020 Non-shift worker 36 35 18 6 3 1 1 72 10 3546
2019 Shift worker 49 28 15 6 2 0 0 77 8 177
2019 Non-shift worker 33 36 19 6 4 1 1 70 10 3748
2018 Shift worker 40 36 11 4 5 4 1 80 9 154
2018 Non-shift worker 30 36 22 7 4 1 1 67 12 3454

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 34 26 13 11 12 2 2 63 24 190
2022 Non-shift worker 25 31 21 11 10 1 2 57 22 4100
2020 Shift worker 39 26 18 10 5 1 0 66 15 150
2020 Non-shift worker 27 34 21 11 6 0 1 61 17 3545
2019 Shift worker 47 28 14 8 1 0 1 77 9 175
2019 Non-shift worker 27 33 22 11 6 0 1 61 17 3756
2018 Shift worker 41 28 18 6 3 1 3 72 9 155
2018 Non-shift worker 25 33 24 11 6 1 1 59 17 3446

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 39 26 16 8 9 1 2 66 17 190
2022 Non-shift worker 33 30 18 10 7 0 2 64 17 4110
2020 Shift worker 40 27 18 8 5 1 1 69 13 151
2020 Non-shift worker 35 33 17 9 5 0 1 69 14 3548
2019 Shift worker 40 32 17 8 2 1 1 73 10 176
2019 Non-shift worker 32 33 19 8 6 0 1 66 15 3754
2018 Shift worker 38 31 17 9 3 1 1 70 13 154
2018 Non-shift worker 30 33 21 10 5 0 1 64 15 3447

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 45 30 10 7 6 1 2 77 13 190
2022 Non-shift worker 49 26 11 5 5 1 2 77 11 4100
2020 Shift worker 53 23 13 4 5 2 1 78 9 149
2020 Non-shift worker 51 25 12 6 4 0 1 77 11 3538
2019 Shift worker 56 20 12 8 3 1 0 76 11 176
2019 Non-shift worker 47 27 13 6 5 0 1 75 11 3752

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 47 28 12 5 5 1 2 77 11 190
2022 Non-shift worker 52 25 12 5 4 0 1 79 9 4100
2020 Shift worker 35 27 22 9 6 1 0 62 15 151
2020 Non-shift worker 28 31 22 12 6 0 1 60 19 3551

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 33 36 17 8 6 0 1 69 14 190
2022 Non-shift worker 36 32 17 8 6 1 1 69 14 4090
2020 Shift worker 32 29 26 7 6 1 0 62 12 150
2020 Non-shift worker 31 32 21 10 5 0 1 64 15 3549
2019 Shift worker 42 35 16 5 2 0 0 77 6 175
2019 Non-shift worker 38 31 18 8 4 0 1 70 12 3754
2018 Shift worker 38 38 13 5 3 0 2 78 8 153
2018 Non-shift worker 31 34 20 9 4 1 1 66 14 3443

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 42 18 11 11 13 0 6 63 25 185
2022 Non-shift worker 34 18 16 11 18 1 3 53 30 4100
2020 Shift worker 55 29 8 4 2 1 2 85 6 150
2020 Non-shift worker 47 29 15 5 2 0 1 77 8 3532
2019 Shift worker 65 23 5 3 2 1 1 90 5 176
2019 Non-shift worker 59 22 9 4 3 0 2 83 7 3749
2018 Shift worker 61 19 10 5 1 0 4 83 7 153
2018 Non-shift worker 54 23 12 5 4 0 2 79 9 3440

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 40 30 16 6 6 1 2 72 12 190
2022 Non-shift worker 33 34 17 8 7 0 1 68 15 4105
2020 Shift worker 37 33 18 8 5 0 0 69 13 149
2020 Non-shift worker 27 38 21 8 4 0 0 66 13 3549

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 69 10 4 3 3 2 9 89 7 190
2022 Non-shift worker 62 13 6 3 5 1 10 84 9 4110
2020 Shift worker 61 20 9 5 1 1 3 85 6 150
2020 Non-shift worker 70 15 6 2 1 0 6 90 4 3537
2019 Shift worker 77 12 4 4 1 1 2 91 5 176
2019 Non-shift worker 77 10 3 1 1 1 8 94 2 3754
2018 Shift worker 71 14 8 1 2 0 5 89 3 155
2018 Non-shift worker 74 12 5 1 1 1 6 92 3 3441

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 79 7 2 2 1 3 5 94 4 190
2022 Non-shift worker 76 9 3 2 2 2 6 92 5 4100
2020 Shift worker 85 9 1 1 2 1 2 97 2 150
2020 Non-shift worker 83 7 3 2 2 1 3 94 3 3535
2019 Shift worker 83 7 3 3 1 1 2 94 4 178
2019 Non-shift worker 77 10 4 2 3 1 3 91 5 3756
2018 Shift worker 78 10 4 1 5 0 2 90 6 155
2018 Non-shift worker 76 10 4 2 3 1 4 91 5 3442

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 73 15 5 4 0 1 3 91 4 190
2022 Non-shift worker 72 16 4 2 1 1 4 92 3 4100
2020 Shift worker 81 11 4 1 0 0 3 94 1 150
2020 Non-shift worker 74 16 5 2 1 0 2 92 3 3541
2019 Shift worker 73 16 8 1 1 1 1 91 1 174
2019 Non-shift worker 63 23 7 3 2 0 2 88 5 3748
2018 Shift worker 67 16 11 3 1 0 2 84 5 154
2018 Non-shift worker 60 24 9 3 2 0 1 86 5 3455

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 75 12 5 2 3 1 2 89 6 190
2022 Non-shift worker 68 15 6 3 4 1 3 86 7 4090
2020 Shift worker 82 10 4 0 2 1 2 93 3 151
2020 Non-shift worker 72 14 6 3 2 0 2 88 5 3541
2019 Shift worker 74 15 4 5 1 1 1 90 6 178
2019 Non-shift worker 65 18 8 3 4 0 2 84 7 3744
2018 Shift worker 68 14 5 5 5 1 1 84 11 154
2018 Non-shift worker 60 20 9 5 3 1 1 82 8 3443

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 64 14 6 2 0 1 12 89 3 190
2022 Non-shift worker 64 11 4 2 1 1 18 92 3 4095
2020 Shift worker 73 8 3 1 0 0 14 94 2 150
2020 Non-shift worker 63 13 5 1 1 0 16 92 3 3543
2019 Shift worker 73 9 5 0 1 1 10 93 2 178
2019 Non-shift worker 60 13 5 2 1 0 18 89 4 3737
2018 Shift worker 65 5 8 3 2 0 17 85 6 152
2018 Non-shift worker 55 15 6 2 1 0 20 89 4 3434

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 75 11 4 3 1 1 5 92 4 190
2022 Non-shift worker 76 11 3 1 1 1 7 94 2 4100
2020 Shift worker 78 12 5 0 1 1 2 94 1 151
2020 Non-shift worker 77 12 3 1 1 1 6 94 2 3544
2019 Shift worker 83 9 3 1 1 1 2 96 2 178
2019 Non-shift worker 75 13 4 1 1 0 6 94 2 3745
2018 Shift worker 79 8 5 2 1 1 3 91 3 154
2018 Non-shift worker 71 15 5 1 1 0 7 93 2 3448

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 46 18 10 9 14 0 4 67 23 190
2022 Non-shift worker 63 18 7 3 5 1 4 85 8 4105
2020 Shift worker 62 17 6 8 5 1 1 80 13 150
2020 Non-shift worker 68 17 7 3 3 1 2 87 6 3550
2019 Shift worker 59 20 8 7 5 1 1 80 12 178
2019 Non-shift worker 75 13 4 2 3 0 3 91 5 3756
2018 Shift worker 63 11 10 6 7 0 2 77 13 153
2018 Non-shift worker 74 12 6 2 3 0 3 89 5 3451

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 51 25 10 6 4 1 2 79 10 190
2022 Non-shift worker 52 25 12 4 3 1 3 80 7 4105
2020 Shift worker 47 35 11 2 2 0 1 84 5 151
2020 Non-shift worker 46 30 14 5 3 0 1 77 8 3548
2019 Shift worker 57 23 11 3 4 1 1 81 7 178
2019 Non-shift worker 53 26 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 3748
2018 Shift worker 53 23 15 4 4 0 2 77 8 154
2018 Non-shift worker 49 29 14 4 2 0 2 79 6 3444

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 11 34 31 17 7 0 0 45 24 190
2022 Non-shift worker 10 32 37 14 7 0 0 42 20 4120
2020 Shift worker 23 32 31 10 4 0 0 55 14 152
2020 Non-shift worker 17 33 33 13 4 0 0 50 17 3557
2019 Shift worker 36 31 26 5 2 0 0 67 7 179
2019 Non-shift worker 21 35 31 9 4 0 0 56 13 3758
2018 Shift worker 24 45 23 7 1 0 0 69 8 155
2018 Non-shift worker 19 34 32 12 3 0 0 54 15 3458

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 13 15 34 24 12 0 3 37 28 190
2022 Non-shift worker 9 19 40 22 10 0 0 32 27 4115
2020 Shift worker 9 15 28 29 19 0 0 48 24 152
2020 Non-shift worker 9 19 38 23 11 0 0 34 28 3554
2019 Shift worker 6 14 26 32 22 0 1 54 20 178
2019 Non-shift worker 7 16 37 27 12 0 0 40 24 3742
2018 Shift worker 6 9 30 40 16 0 0 55 15 154
2018 Non-shift worker 7 16 37 27 12 0 0 39 24 3435
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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 Shift worker 26 54 18 2 190
2022 Non-shift worker 16 67 15 2 4115
2020 Shift worker 14 54 27 5 151
2020 Non-shift worker 9 73 15 2 3562

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 59 41 40
2022 Non-shift worker 49 51 625
2020 Shift worker 47 53 18
2020 Non-shift worker 58 42 331

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 35 15 7 7 5 6 27 73 17 190
2022 Non-shift worker 47 14 8 3 4 4 19 81 9 4110
2020 Shift worker 53 12 7 3 2 8 15 84 7 150
2020 Non-shift worker 55 15 8 4 2 3 14 83 7 3552
2019 Shift worker 59 16 6 5 1 2 11 86 7 178
2019 Non-shift worker 55 17 10 5 5 1 8 79 11 3747
2018 Shift worker 62 12 6 3 4 1 12 85 8 152
2018 Non-shift worker 58 14 9 5 4 1 9 80 10 3455

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 21 36 6 14 22 0 2 58 36 40
2022 Non-shift worker 10 20 12 21 34 1 2 31 57 625
2020 Shift worker 0 46 13 8 33 0 0 46 42 18
2020 Non-shift worker 21 24 15 18 15 2 5 49 35 333

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 Shift worker 9 16 8 17 40 8 2 27 63 40
2022 Non-shift worker 7 15 10 16 40 4 9 24 64 625
2020 Shift worker 20 9 22 21 25 0 4 30 47 18
2020 Non-shift worker 17 19 14 17 19 3 11 41 42 333
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