2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

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

Employee engagement
- Employee engagement
Leadership
- Immediate supervisor
- Senior management
Workforce
Workplace
Workplace well-being
Compensation
- Pay or other compensation issues
- Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	39	13	7	4	76	10	3835
2022	Part-time	50	34	10	2	4	84	6	145
2020	Full-time	39	39	12	7	3	78	10	3484
2020	Part-time	42	41	10	5	2	83	7	112
2019	Full-time	37	38	13	8	4	75	12	3714
2019	Part-time	31	34	25	5	5	65	10	71

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	36	12	7	5	76	12	3830
2022	Part-time	52	33	8	3	4	85	7	145
2020	Full-time	38	35	12	9	5	74	14	3486
2020	Part-time	48	37	9	4	3	85	6	112
2019	Full-time	37	35	13	9	6	72	15	3705
2019	Part-time	37	32	20	5	6	69	11	70

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	34	11	4	2	83	6	3830
2022	Part-time	54	36	8	0	2	90	3	145
2020	Full-time	52	33	10	3	2	85	5	3458
2020	Part-time	50	37	7	5	2	87	6	111
2019	Full-time	49	34	11	4	2	83	6	3686
2019	Part-time	44	32	22	1	2	75	3	68

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	39	10	5	3	82	8	3835
2022	Part-time	56	33	7	1	2	89	3	145
2020	Full-time	45	38	9	6	2	83	8	3491
2020	Part-time	54	32	10	3	1	86	4	111
2019	Full-time	43	38	11	5	3	81	8	3712
2019	Part-time	34	42	19	3	2	76	5	71

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	32	12	7	4	1	76	11	3835
2022	Part-time	67	24	5	1	1	1	92	3	145
2020	Full-time	49	30	12	5	3	0	79	9	3479
2020	Part-time	54	30	11	3	1	0	85	4	112
2019	Full-time	45	29	15	6	4	1	75	10	3701
2019	Part-time	41	36	17	5	0	0	78	5	70

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	34	12	8	4	1	75	13	3835
2022	Part-time	70	20	7	0	3	0	91	3	145
2020	Full-time	46	33	12	6	3	0	79	9	3465
2020	Part-time	54	36	6	2	1	1	91	3	111
2019	Full-time	43	33	12	7	4	0	76	11	3696
2019	Part-time	40	38	15	6	2	0	78	7	69

Question 55. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	25	17	10	7	5	0	63	19	3835
2022	Part-time	41	28	15	5	4	6	1	74	10	145
2020	Full-time	39	25	17	9	6	3	1	67	15	3489
2020	Part-time	34	24	18	12	4	7	1	63	17	112
2019	Full-time	38	24	18	10	7	3	1	64	17	3709
2019	Part-time	29	31	19	11	3	6	1	65	15	70

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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 25. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	29	11	3	2	1	5	83	5	3825
2022	Part-time	43	22	12	11	0	2	9	74	13	145
2020	Full-time	51	26	13	3	2	1	4	81	5	3485
2020	Part-time	38	27	22	5	1	1	5	69	7	111
2019	Full-time	51	26	12	4	3	1	4	80	7	3710
2019	Part-time	41	26	20	3	2	0	8	73	5	71

Question 28. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	31	8	5	3	1	1	84	8	3825
2022	Part-time	56	28	7	3	2	1	3	88	5	145
2020	Full-time	52	29	9	6	3	0	1	82	8	3490
2020	Part-time	61	27	5	4	3	0	0	88	7	112
2019	Full-time	49	30	9	6	4	1	0	80	11	3698
2019	Part-time	53	27	10	10	0	0	0	80	10	71

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	59	25	8	4	3	84	8	3825
2022	Part-time	72	20	6	2	1	91	3	145
2020	Full-time	59	25	8	5	2	84	7	3492
2020	Part-time	76	19	1	3	2	94	5	112
2019	Full-time	56	25	9	5	4	82	9	3713
2019	Part-time	57	24	12	5	2	81	7	71

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	29	12	7	5	8	73	13	3830
2022	Part-time	57	19	7	2	2	13	88	5	145
2020	Full-time	40	29	13	6	3	9	76	10	3487
2020	Part-time	51	27	7	3	3	9	86	6	112
2019	Full-time	34	32	14	8	6	7	71	15	3690
2019	Part-time	35	31	12	6	2	14	76	10	71

Question 33. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	31	15	10	9	3	0	65	19	3830
2022	Part-time	53	30	6	3	2	5	1	88	6	145
2020	Full-time	36	33	14	9	5	3	0	72	14	3482
2020	Part-time	51	28	10	3	2	4	1	84	6	112
2019	Full-time	31	33	16	10	7	3	0	66	18	3687
2019	Part-time	24	36	18	8	2	9	2	68	12	71

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	29	18	14	11	5	56	26	3825
2022	Part-time	45	29	6	5	2	13	84	9	145
2020	Full-time	26	33	19	12	6	5	62	18	3479
2020	Part-time	35	31	13	11	1	8	73	13	112
2019	Full-time	23	31	19	14	8	5	57	23	3689
2019	Part-time	21	31	19	8	4	18	63	14	71

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	32	15	15	12	2	57	27	3835
2022	Part-time	47	34	8	6	3	3	83	9	145
2020	Full-time	25	37	17	13	7	3	63	20	3489
2020	Part-time	37	36	12	8	3	3	76	12	111
2019	Full-time	21	32	18	16	10	3	54	27	3690
2019	Part-time	22	34	15	9	6	14	65	17	71

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	34	14	8	6	73	13	3835
2022	Part-time	56	27	10	5	2	83	7	145
2020	Full-time	36	37	13	9	5	73	13	3491
2020	Part-time	48	36	9	5	2	84	7	112
2019	Full-time	33	36	14	10	6	70	16	3711
2019	Part-time	31	41	18	5	5	72	10	70

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	41	9	7	3	0	81	10	3830
2022	Part-time	45	45	3	5	2	0	90	7	145
2020	Full-time	38	40	10	8	3	0	79	11	3471
2020	Part-time	41	47	6	3	3	0	88	6	110
2019	Full-time	35	39	11	9	4	0	75	14	3699
2019	Part-time	41	28	12	10	7	1	70	18	70

Question 26. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	32	9	6	4	0	0	81	10	3830
2022	Part-time	54	33	4	6	2	0	1	88	8	145
2020	Full-time	49	31	10	6	3	0	1	81	9	3491
2020	Part-time	53	32	8	4	2	0	0	86	6	112
2019	Full-time	46	31	11	6	5	1	1	77	12	3708
2019	Part-time	47	28	9	13	3	0	0	75	16	71

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	39	11	9	4	1	76	13	3830
2022	Part-time	48	33	8	6	3	1	83	9	145
2020	Full-time	38	38	11	9	3	1	77	12	3470
2020	Part-time	43	38	10	5	2	2	83	7	112
2019	Full-time	32	40	11	11	4	1	73	16	3692
2019	Part-time	37	33	16	8	4	3	71	12	71

Question 27. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	57	24	10	4	4	2	1	82	8	3825
2022	Part-time	67	17	9	1	1	0	5	89	2	145
2020	Full-time	53	24	11	4	4	2	2	80	8	3481
2020	Part-time	65	20	9	2	1	1	3	89	2	112

Question 42. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	35	16	10	6	3	0	67	17	3830
2022	Part-time	42	38	10	3	1	5	1	85	4	145
2020	Full-time	30	33	17	10	6	3	0	66	17	3478
2020	Part-time	41	29	14	7	1	7	1	76	8	110
2019	Full-time	27	33	16	12	9	2	0	62	21	3698
2019	Part-time	27	30	18	16	1	9	0	62	19	71

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	23	14	6	5	1	6	73	12	3830
2022	Part-time	55	15	12	5	4	1	9	77	10	145
2020	Full-time	49	23	14	6	3	1	4	76	10	3496
2020	Part-time	45	26	16	6	3	0	4	73	10	112
2019	Full-time	53	23	12	5	3	1	4	79	8	3709
2019	Part-time	54	12	12	8	8	0	6	71	17	71

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	22	12	5	4	2	4	78	9	3830
2022	Part-time	61	16	7	3	2	1	10	86	6	145
2020	Full-time	50	25	14	4	2	1	3	78	7	3494
2020	Part-time	52	20	17	3	3	1	3	76	6	112
2019	Full-time	49	23	13	6	4	2	3	76	10	3704
2019	Part-time	53	22	13	5	0	2	6	81	5	71

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	72	8	4	2	3	5	6	91	5	3830
2022	Part-time	82	6	1	0	0	1	9	98	1	145
2020	Full-time	75	9	5	2	2	4	4	90	5	3477
2020	Part-time	81	9	1	0	0	6	3	99	0	112
2019	Full-time	74	8	5	2	3	4	4	89	6	3696
2019	Part-time	75	7	7	4	0	5	2	89	4	71

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	69	9	4	2	2	2	11	90	5	3830
2022	Part-time	74	9	3	1	0	1	10	95	1	145
2020	Full-time	75	10	4	1	1	2	7	93	3	3481
2020	Part-time	69	13	7	2	2	2	6	89	4	112
2019	Full-time	79	6	2	1	1	2	9	95	2	3690
2019	Part-time	76	4	4	4	1	2	8	90	5	71

Question 44. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	25	33	12	14	13	2	2	60	28	3835
2022	Part-time	28	34	12	8	5	5	8	71	15	145
2020	Full-time	25	26	16	15	13	3	2	54	29	3492
2020	Part-time	25	35	16	7	3	4	10	70	11	111
2019	Full-time	25	28	15	14	15	2	2	54	30	3709
2019	Part-time	23	19	26	16	6	4	6	47	25	71

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	37	12	10	6	0	72	16	3830
2022	Part-time	42	38	10	6	4	1	80	9	145
2020	Full-time	35	38	12	9	5	0	73	14	3475
2020	Part-time	45	36	11	4	4	0	81	9	112
2019	Full-time	33	37	14	9	7	0	71	15	3690
2019	Part-time	38	36	10	10	6	0	74	17	70

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	35	15	7	5	0	73	12	3830
2022	Part-time	44	37	12	3	3	0	82	6	145
2020	Full-time	38	35	14	9	4	0	73	13	3489
2020	Part-time	45	33	13	4	3	1	79	7	111
2019	Full-time	36	34	14	9	6	0	71	15	3709
2019	Part-time	36	27	22	13	3	0	63	16	71

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	37	13	7	3	0	0	77	10	3830
2022	Part-time	56	32	8	1	2	0	0	88	3	145
2020	Full-time	38	40	11	8	3	0	0	78	10	3466
2020	Part-time	51	34	8	4	2	1	0	86	5	112
2019	Full-time	36	39	13	8	3	0	1	76	11	3653
2019	Part-time	45	30	15	7	4	0	0	75	10	70

Question 45. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	39	16	9	5	4	1	69	15	3830
2022	Part-time	35	42	9	6	2	4	2	82	9	145
2020	Full-time	25	40	18	9	3	4	0	68	13	3488
2020	Part-time	26	47	12	7	1	8	1	79	8	112
2019	Full-time	24	39	19	9	5	4	0	66	15	3710
2019	Part-time	11	39	27	11	2	8	2	55	14	70

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	31	10	8	5	0	77	13	3830
2022	Part-time	69	18	7	4	1	1	88	6	145
2020	Full-time	45	32	11	7	4	0	78	11	3481
2020	Part-time	64	22	11	2	1	0	86	3	112
2019	Full-time	48	31	8	7	4	1	81	11	3702
2019	Part-time	62	28	4	2	4	0	91	5	71

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	40	33	14	7	5	1	73	12	3835
2022	Part-time	62	27	10	2	0	0	88	2	145
2020	Full-time	34	34	17	9	6	0	68	15	3483
2020	Part-time	54	32	10	1	3	0	87	4	112
2019	Full-time	40	33	16	7	4	0	74	10	3699
2019	Part-time	45	29	20	5	1	0	74	6	70

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	66	21	5	3	2	2	1	90	5	3830
2022	Part-time	82	15	1	1	0	0	1	98	2	145

Mobility and retention

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Unsure (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	32	31	3830
2022	Part-time	56	23	22	145
2020	Full-time	26	39	35	3493
2020	Part-time	30	28	41	111
2019	Full-time	30	35	35	3721
2019	Part-time	32	33	36	71

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
In order to make historical trend analysis, Q56 has followed same format as last year. This means Q56_1 is same as Q53 in the 2020 PSES, and Q56_2 is same as Q54 in the 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes, to retire (%)	Yes, to pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	Yes, to pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	Yes, end of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Yes, other reason Specify other reason (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	34	34	7	6	8	1390
2022	Part-time	11	8	5	2	68	6	75
2020	Full-time	14	32	41	4	2	6	911
2020	Part-time	7	17	3	6	60	7	31
2019	Full-time	12	29	40	5	7	7	1102
2019	Part-time	12	9	31	7	38	4	19

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	36	8	4	2	0	86	6	3830
2022	Part-time	56	32	6	2	3	1	89	5	145
2020	Full-time	50	35	9	4	1	0	85	5	3477
2020	Part-time	41	52	6	1	1	0	92	2	111
2019	Full-time	48	36	10	4	2	0	84	7	3697
2019	Part-time	42	34	16	3	5	0	76	8	70

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	43	15	9	4	1	72	14	3825
2022	Part-time	43	43	8	2	2	2	87	5	145
2020	Full-time	33	44	14	6	2	1	78	8	3487
2020	Part-time	41	38	15	4	0	2	81	4	112
2019	Full-time	30	44	14	8	3	1	75	10	3709
2019	Part-time	40	38	13	7	1	0	78	9	71

Organizational performance

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	20	35	22	11	1	3	34	30	3825
2022	Part-time	5	14	26	27	22	1	5	52	20	145
2020	Full-time	8	21	36	23	10	1	1	33	30	3492
2020	Part-time	6	12	32	30	19	1	1	49	18	110
2019	Full-time	9	23	36	21	10	1	1	31	33	3703
2019	Part-time	6	22	35	21	14	1	0	36	28	71

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	21	32	19	11	1	4	31	35	3825
2022	Part-time	5	13	23	25	22	3	8	53	21	145
2020	Full-time	11	20	32	23	12	2	2	36	32	3482
2020	Part-time	8	8	22	29	24	4	4	59	18	110
2019	Full-time	14	21	31	20	10	2	2	31	36	3699
2019	Part-time	9	21	34	13	8	11	4	25	35	71

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	15	29	26	17	1	2	45	25	3825
2022	Part-time	0	7	18	31	37	3	4	72	8	145
2020	Full-time	8	16	32	28	14	1	1	44	24	3479
2020	Part-time	2	7	18	33	37	0	4	72	9	109
2019	Full-time	7	15	31	29	15	1	1	45	23	3692
2019	Part-time	4	12	30	27	23	1	3	52	17	70

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	18	25	21	17	2	4	41	32	3825
2022	Part-time	1	8	14	27	40	2	8	74	10	145
2020	Full-time	12	20	27	23	16	1	2	39	33	3479
2020	Part-time	4	11	18	28	36	0	3	66	15	112
2019	Full-time	13	19	28	21	15	2	2	38	33	3700
2019	Part-time	7	16	22	23	22	3	7	50	25	70

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	16	24	22	18	4	6	45	29	3830
2022	Part-time	0	8	18	25	31	7	10	68	11	145
2020	Full-time	8	14	24	27	22	3	2	52	23	3466
2020	Part-time	1	9	8	31	40	4	8	80	11	110
2019	Full-time	10	17	26	25	18	3	2	45	28	3693
2019	Part-time	5	12	30	20	20	10	3	46	19	71

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	19	32	19	13	2	4	34	32	3825
2022	Part-time	2	7	21	24	33	5	7	65	11	145
2020	Full-time	9	18	34	23	13	2	2	38	27	3475
2020	Part-time	5	10	12	31	31	4	6	69	17	111
2019	Full-time	11	20	33	21	12	2	2	34	32	3698
2019	Part-time	4	15	33	24	11	12	1	40	23	71

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	14	33	27	18	1	2	46	19	3830
2022	Part-time	2	12	26	29	26	2	3	57	16	145
2020	Full-time	7	17	37	26	12	1	1	39	24	3487
2020	Part-time	10	9	32	23	20	1	4	46	20	111
2019	Full-time	7	15	32	28	16	1	2	45	22	3705
2019	Part-time	8	12	38	22	13	4	2	38	21	70

Question 38. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	33	18	17	11	3	0	52	29	3830
2022	Part-time	33	36	15	6	4	6	0	74	10	145
2020	Full-time	23	39	19	12	5	2	0	64	17	3465
2020	Part-time	34	38	10	10	2	5	1	76	13	111
2019	Full-time	19	35	20	15	7	3	0	56	23	3693
2019	Part-time	23	30	24	13	1	9	0	58	16	71

Diversity and inclusion

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	58	26	6	5	4	1	0	85	9	3830
2022	Part-time	76	13	5	4	2	1	0	90	5	145
2020	Full-time	52	28	8	7	4	1	0	81	11	3478
2020	Part-time	62	24	6	4	2	1	1	87	7	112
2019	Full-time	49	28	8	8	6	1	0	78	14	3704
2019	Part-time	55	28	9	5	3	0	0	83	8	71

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	64	26	5	4	2	0	90	6	3830
2022	Part-time	82	13	3	1	0	0	95	1	145
2020	Full-time	59	29	6	4	2	0	88	6	3459
2020	Part-time	75	17	4	0	3	1	92	3	111
2019	Full-time	54	30	6	6	3	0	84	10	3707
2019	Part-time	60	25	6	6	2	0	85	8	71

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	53	32	8	3	2	1	0	86	5	3830
2022	Part-time	64	27	5	1	1	1	1	92	3	145
2020	Full-time	49	34	9	4	2	1	0	85	6	3470
2020	Part-time	56	32	7	1	2	1	1	89	4	111
2019	Full-time	46	34	10	5	3	1	1	82	8	3705
2019	Part-time	42	41	10	0	0	5	2	89	0	70

Question 46. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	37	12	6	5	3	0	76	11	3830
2022	Part-time	52	35	6	1	2	2	1	91	3	145
2020	Full-time	40	37	13	5	2	2	0	79	8	3479
2020	Part-time	39	48	8	3	0	3	0	89	4	111
2019	Full-time	40	38	12	6	3	2	0	79	9	3687
2019	Part-time	39	40	11	4	1	5	0	83	5	71

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

A diverse workforce includes persons who have a variety of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	37	36	11	5	3	8	1	80	8	3825
2022	Part-time	42	44	6	3	0	5	0	91	3	145
2020	Full-time	44	34	12	3	2	4	0	82	5	3483
2020	Part-time	38	38	10	6	0	6	1	82	7	111
2019	Full-time	49	32	11	3	2	3	0	84	5	3700
2019	Part-time	48	38	9	2	0	4	0	89	2	70

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	51	33	7	5	3	0	85	8	3835
2022	Part-time	70	25	3	0	1	0	96	1	145
2020	Full-time	56	31	7	3	2	0	87	5	3481
2020	Part-time	65	27	6	0	1	2	93	1	112
2019	Full-time	54	31	8	4	3	0	85	7	3704
2019	Part-time	52	36	7	5	0	0	88	5	71

Anti-racism

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	27	9	5	4	8	6	79	10	3830
2022	Part-time	43	28	12	5	3	4	6	78	9	145

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	26	10	5	4	8	6	78	10	3830
2022	Part-time	43	31	7	6	4	3	6	82	10	145

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

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism. Anti-racism is the conscious opposition to racist theories, attitudes and actions. Anti-racism is not just about being against the idea of racism. It is also about taking active steps to fight against it.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	26	20	5	2	15	1	67	9	3830
2022	Part-time	30	24	20	3	1	21	0	68	6	145
2020	Full-time	40	34	14	4	2	6	0	79	6	3487
2020	Part-time	31	32	17	8	1	10	1	71	9	111

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

The question content has been modified from the 2020 PSES, see Question number concordance
Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	30	9	5	4	7	4	80	10	3825
2022	Part-time	42	34	9	4	1	5	4	84	6	145
2020	Full-time	43	31	11	5	3	5	2	79	9	3480
2020	Part-time	36	42	11	3	2	3	2	83	6	111

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	16	21	3	4	41	5	50	12	3825
2022	Part-time	15	9	13	1	1	52	9	63	4	145

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

Question 71. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	2	20	8	34	27	3	11	61	65

Ethical workplace

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	28	15	6	4	9	8	70	12	3830
2022	Part-time	44	21	11	2	1	10	11	82	4	145
2020	Full-time	29	29	17	7	4	8	5	68	12	3479
2020	Part-time	34	21	13	3	3	13	13	74	9	112
2019	Full-time	32	30	15	8	7	5	4	68	16	3713
2019	Part-time	32	30	8	6	4	16	3	78	12	71

Question 39. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	35	15	10	6	5	1	67	17	3830
2022	Part-time	33	28	15	6	6	11	1	69	14	145
2020	Full-time	32	37	14	10	4	3	1	72	14	3480
2020	Part-time	27	35	16	13	1	6	2	67	16	112
2019	Full-time	31	35	14	11	5	3	1	69	16	3708
2019	Part-time	26	40	8	11	8	5	1	71	21	70

Question 40. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	37	19	6	3	3	0	70	10	3825
2022	Part-time	47	35	10	6	1	1	1	83	7	145
2020	Full-time	37	38	16	5	2	2	0	76	7	3478
2020	Part-time	37	41	16	2	1	3	0	80	3	111
2019	Full-time	34	35	19	6	3	2	0	70	10	3706
2019	Part-time	29	41	14	7	2	7	0	76	10	71

Question 41. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	23	18	11	11	15	4	51	26	3825
2022	Part-time	35	26	16	7	1	13	3	72	10	145
2020	Full-time	22	23	20	11	9	13	2	53	24	3480
2020	Part-time	26	31	16	10	6	6	5	64	18	111
2019	Full-time	20	21	19	12	12	12	3	49	29	3702
2019	Part-time	20	27	16	15	4	17	0	57	24	71

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	44	4	9	3	84	12	3830
2022	Part-time	55	35	5	3	2	90	5	145
2020	Full-time	37	46	5	10	3	83	12	3490
2020	Part-time	50	36	4	8	1	86	10	112

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	41	34	9	10	5	1	75	16	3830
2022	Part-time	57	28	6	4	1	4	88	5	145
2020	Full-time	34	38	11	13	4	1	73	17	3481
2020	Part-time	38	36	14	7	1	3	76	9	111
2019	Full-time	47	33	7	9	5	0	80	14	3710
2019	Part-time	54	28	5	8	5	0	82	13	71

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	33	9	7	3	1	80	10	3830
2022	Part-time	62	24	5	4	2	3	89	6	145
2020	Full-time	44	35	11	7	2	1	80	9	3459
2020	Part-time	61	24	9	5	1	0	85	6	111
2019	Full-time	52	33	8	5	2	1	85	7	3693
2019	Part-time	53	33	6	3	4	0	87	7	71

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	74	18	3	3	1	0	1	94	3	3830
2022	Part-time	87	10	1	0	0	1	0	98	1	145
2020	Full-time	75	18	4	2	1	1	0	93	3	3479
2020	Part-time	72	19	2	2	1	0	3	94	3	112

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	83	10	3	1	1	2	95	3	3830
2022	Part-time	84	9	3	1	0	2	95	1	145
2019	Full-time	82	11	3	2	1	1	94	3	3704
2019	Part-time	87	6	4	2	1	0	93	3	70

Question 36. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	27	14	5	2	4	1	78	7	3830
2022	Part-time	49	20	18	5	2	6	2	74	7	145
2020	Full-time	51	24	12	4	2	5	1	80	6	3492
2020	Part-time	41	25	18	7	0	10	1	73	7	112
2019	Full-time	48	24	13	5	3	6	1	78	8	3714
2019	Part-time	59	20	9	3	0	8	0	86	4	71

Harassment

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

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

Question 57. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	3830
2022	Part-time	3	97	145
2020	Full-time	9	91	3492
2020	Part-time	4	96	111
2019	Full-time	14	86	3710
2019	Part-time	7	93	71

Question 58a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	38	62	330

Question 58b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	61	39	330

Question 58c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	330

Question 58d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	330

Question 58e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	330

Question 58f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	330

Question 58g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	330

Question 59a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	68	330

Question 59b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	44	56	330

Question 59c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	54	330

Question 59d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	55	330

Question 59e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	65	330

Question 59f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	48	330

Question 59g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	70	330

Question 59h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	330

Question 59i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	330

Question 59j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	330

Question 59k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	53	47	330

Question 59l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	330

Question 59m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	84	330

Question 60a. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	48	330

Question 60b. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	78	330

Question 60c. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	330

Question 60d. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	330

Question 60e. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	330

Question 60f. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	330

Question 60g. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	330

Question 60h. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	330

Question 60i. What actions did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	72	330

Question 61a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	315

Question 61b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	315

Question 61c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	315

Question 61d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	315

Question 61e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	315

Question 61f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	315

Question 61g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	315

Question 61h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	315

Question 61i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	315

Question 61j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	69	315

Question 61k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	315

Question 61l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	48	315

Question 61m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	1	99	315

Question 61n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	56	44	315

Question 61o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	315

Question 61p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	84	315

Question 62. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	11	11	4	4	43	12	57	18	3825
2022	Part-time	16	6	8	2	0	48	20	71	5	145
2020	Full-time	19	15	16	5	3	34	8	58	14	3486
2020	Part-time	21	11	11	0	1	35	21	74	1	111
2019	Full-time	17	15	18	6	6	29	9	51	21	3707
2019	Part-time	22	9	20	3	0	34	12	58	5	71

Question 63. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	31	14	5	3	16	2	74	9	3825
2022	Part-time	35	28	12	3	0	17	4	81	5	145
2020	Full-time	36	30	16	4	3	11	1	74	8	3483
2020	Part-time	33	26	17	1	1	17	4	75	2	111
2019	Full-time	33	30	15	6	5	10	1	72	12	3707
2019	Part-time	27	36	11	4	0	20	2	80	6	71

Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.

Question 64. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	3830
2020	Full-time	7	93	3488
2020	Part-time	3	97	111

Question 65a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	74	235

Question 65b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	77	23	235

Question 65c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	235

Question 65d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	235

Question 65e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	235

Question 65f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	235

Question 65g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	235

Question 66a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	29	71	235

Question 66b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	76	235

Question 66c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	15	85	235

Question 66d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	235

Question 66e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	27	73	235

Question 66f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	78	235

Question 66g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	235

Question 66h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	235

Question 66i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	91	235

Question 66j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	20	80	235

Question 66k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	235

Question 66l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	235

Question 66m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	0	100	235

Question 66n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	79	235

Question 67a. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	70	240

Question 67b. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	240

Question 67c. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	4	96	240

Question 67d. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	240

Question 67e. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	240

Question 67f. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	6	94	240

Question 67g. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	240

Question 67h. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	8	92	240

Question 67i. What actions did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	50	50	240

Question 68a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	93	225

Question 68b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	82	225

Question 68c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	225

Question 68d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	225

Question 68e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	225

Question 68f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	225

Question 68g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	12	88	225

Question 68h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	225

Question 68i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	90	225

Question 68j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	76	225

Question 68k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	95	225

Question 68l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	45	55	225

Question 68m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	225

Question 68n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	62	38	225

Question 68o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	2	98	225

Question 68p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	17	83	225

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	16	13	14	3	3	44	8	59	11	3825
2022	Part-time	18	8	9	1	0	48	17	72	4	145
2020	Full-time	19	15	17	2	2	38	6	61	8	3486
2020	Part-time	21	15	10	3	1	37	13	72	7	111
2019	Full-time	19	15	19	3	3	33	9	58	10	3702
2019	Part-time	16	12	20	1	0	39	11	58	3	69

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	31	14	4	3	16	2	75	8	3830
2022	Part-time	37	29	9	2	0	18	5	85	3	145
2020	Full-time	37	31	15	3	2	11	1	77	5	3484
2020	Part-time	41	26	13	2	1	17	0	80	4	109
2019	Full-time	36	30	15	3	3	12	2	76	7	3708
2019	Part-time	34	29	13	0	1	21	2	82	1	71

Duty to accommodate

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

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

Question 83. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	13	87	3830
2022	Part-time	10	90	145
2020	Full-time	10	90	3482
2020	Part-time	9	91	111
2019	Full-time	14	86	3705
2019	Part-time	7	93	71

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

A disability refers to a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier. A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.
Definition of the term has changed from 2020 PSES.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	57	43	505
2022	Part-time	69	31	15
2020	Full-time	45	55	357
2020	Part-time	65	35	10

Question 85. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	63	37	505
2022	Part-time	75	25	15
2020	Full-time	75	25	358
2020	Part-time	100	0	10

Question 86. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	39	36	8	11	3	1	0	77	15	320
2022	Part-time	44	36	13	0	0	0	6	86	0	15
2020	Full-time	43	38	8	6	3	0	2	83	9	268
2020	Part-time	39	45	0	16	0	0	0	84	16	10

Question 87. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	32	7	5	3	3	2	84	8	3830
2022	Part-time	53	30	6	4	0	1	5	89	5	145
2020	Full-time	47	32	9	5	2	3	3	83	7	3485
2020	Part-time	48	27	12	3	4	2	4	79	8	112

Future of work

Question 94. In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?
Survey year	Demographic	20% (1 out of 5 days) (%)	40% (2 out of 5 days) (%)	60% (3 out of 5 days) (%)	80% (4 out of 5 days) (%)	Other Please specify (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	79	6	2	3	2880
2022	Part-time	46	37	3	0	14	85

Question 95. When working at a Government of Canada location, do you usually work there on the same days of the week?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	92	8	3020
2022	Part-time	91	9	90

Question 96a. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Attend meetings
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	68	3015
2022	Part-time	50	50	90

Question 96b. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Participate in team building activities
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	53	47	3015
2022	Part-time	69	31	90

Question 96c. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Collaborate on projects with colleagues (e.g., brainstorming)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	57	3015
2022	Part-time	55	45	90

Question 96d. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Work with stakeholders or clients
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	19	81	3015
2022	Part-time	14	86	90

Question 96e. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing onboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	36	64	3015
2022	Part-time	36	64	90

Question 96f. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Completing offboarding of employees
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	86	3015
2022	Part-time	12	88	90

Question 96g. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Perform individual work
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	14	86	3015
2022	Part-time	25	75	90

Question 96h. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Completing other administrative work (e.g., tasks related to human resources, finance and security)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	11	89	3015
2022	Part-time	17	83	90

Question 96i. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? … Discussing sensitive issues
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	24	76	3015
2022	Part-time	26	74	90

Question 96j. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Training
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	79	3015
2022	Part-time	24	76	90

Question 96k. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	97	3015
2022	Part-time	0	100	90

Question 96l. In general, which of the following activities do you feel are best completed at a Government of Canada location? ...None of the above
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	22	78	3015
2022	Part-time	10	90	90

Question 97. Having the flexibility to choose where I work allows me to have a better work-life-balance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	71	15	5	2	3	0	4	90	5	3015
2022	Part-time	81	9	3	2	0	0	5	95	2	90

Question 98. I am concerned that I will miss out on career opportunities if I am not at the Government of Canada worksite as often as others.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	7	15	15	14	40	3	5	59	25	3015
2022	Part-time	8	11	19	20	37	2	3	60	20	90

Question 99. I believe team members who attend meetings virtually would feel less included than those who attend in person.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	18	15	16	37	4	1	55	29	3020
2022	Part-time	10	19	16	19	31	5	0	53	30	90

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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	56	27	6	5	4	2	0	84	9	3835
2022	Part-time	63	22	7	4	2	0	2	87	6	145
2020	Full-time	51	29	9	6	4	1	0	81	10	3478
2020	Part-time	56	23	7	7	3	4	0	82	10	112

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	3	4	11	7	42	7	27	73	11	3820
2022	Part-time	3	4	6	5	42	4	36	78	11	145

Question 75. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	33	41	13	6	4	3	0	76	11	3830
2022	Part-time	36	46	10	3	2	3	0	85	5	145
2020	Full-time	50	37	8	3	1	1	0	87	4	3488
2020	Part-time	41	38	12	4	0	3	1	83	4	111
2019	Full-time	40	38	12	5	3	2	0	80	8	3706
2019	Part-time	47	32	10	4	3	4	0	83	7	71

Question 76. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	28	36	20	6	3830
2022	Part-time	15	27	31	22	5	145

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	55	27	9	3	2	3	1	85	6	3830
2022	Part-time	66	23	6	3	0	1	2	91	3	145
2020	Full-time	51	27	12	4	2	3	1	82	6	3469
2020	Part-time	61	23	7	3	1	4	2	88	4	110

Question 78. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	48	25	9	10	7	2	0	74	17	3835
2022	Part-time	50	26	9	8	4	1	2	79	12	145
2020	Full-time	40	28	11	11	7	1	1	70	18	3480
2020	Part-time	44	27	7	10	9	3	0	73	20	112

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	30	40	13	9	6	2	72	15	3830
2022	Part-time	42	44	7	2	2	3	89	4	145
2020	Full-time	38	33	14	9	4	1	72	13	3487
2020	Part-time	49	32	9	4	3	3	84	7	111
2019	Full-time	31	35	15	10	7	1	67	17	3710
2019	Part-time	37	33	18	8	4	0	70	12	71

Question 82. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	51	11	13	3	1	0	73	16	1000

Work-related stress

Question 72a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	27	16	8	11	0	3	64	20	3810
2022	Part-time	35	31	13	6	10	2	2	69	17	145
2020	Full-time	40	29	16	8	5	1	1	70	13	3481
2020	Part-time	42	31	12	8	5	1	1	75	13	112
2019	Full-time	27	29	20	12	11	0	1	57	23	3710
2019	Part-time	28	19	24	17	11	0	0	47	29	71

Question 72b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	18	28	26	14	13	0	1	46	27	3820
2022	Part-time	34	36	17	6	4	2	1	73	10	145
2020	Full-time	18	27	27	16	11	1	0	45	28	3488
2020	Part-time	38	40	12	6	3	1	0	79	9	112
2019	Full-time	21	29	26	14	8	0	1	51	23	3708
2019	Part-time	37	27	18	11	5	0	2	65	16	70

Question 72c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	26	30	21	12	9	0	2	57	22	3815
2022	Part-time	43	35	12	5	1	2	1	80	7	145
2020	Full-time	27	29	22	13	8	1	1	56	22	3480
2020	Part-time	53	30	7	7	1	1	1	85	8	112
2019	Full-time	28	31	23	10	7	0	1	60	17	3681
2019	Part-time	47	21	13	15	2	0	2	69	18	71

Question 72d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	23	25	22	13	14	1	2	49	28	3825
2022	Part-time	46	25	12	10	3	3	1	74	14	145
2020	Full-time	26	25	21	14	11	1	1	52	26	3476
2020	Part-time	52	25	11	7	4	1	1	78	11	111
2019	Full-time	24	26	22	14	12	1	1	51	26	3691
2019	Part-time	46	23	15	7	6	1	2	71	14	71

Question 72e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	47	23	12	6	6	0	6	74	13	3825
2022	Part-time	64	21	7	2	1	1	5	89	4	145
2020	Full-time	42	25	16	8	6	0	4	69	14	3477
2020	Part-time	70	16	6	3	1	1	3	90	4	112
2019	Full-time	51	23	12	5	4	0	5	78	9	3695
2019	Part-time	69	16	7	1	0	1	6	91	1	71

Question 72f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	31	27	19	10	11	0	1	59	22	3820
2022	Part-time	40	27	20	7	4	0	1	68	12	145
2020	Full-time	27	28	21	12	10	0	1	56	23	3481
2020	Part-time	37	25	25	8	5	1	0	63	13	112
2019	Full-time	36	29	19	9	7	0	1	65	16	3703
2019	Part-time	50	26	13	6	1	2	2	79	7	71

Question 72g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	32	31	18	8	7	1	2	65	16	3820
2022	Part-time	52	35	4	3	2	2	2	90	6	145
2020	Full-time	35	34	18	7	4	1	2	70	11	3479
2020	Part-time	58	26	7	6	1	2	1	86	7	112
2019	Full-time	30	34	21	9	5	1	1	65	13	3702
2019	Part-time	41	21	26	6	1	4	2	66	7	71

Question 72h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	28	31	21	10	8	1	2	60	19	3825
2022	Part-time	41	31	17	5	3	1	3	74	8	145
2020	Full-time	28	33	22	10	6	1	1	62	16	3475
2020	Part-time	49	31	13	2	3	1	1	81	5	110
2019	Full-time	28	32	23	11	5	0	1	60	17	3708
2019	Part-time	38	26	19	13	3	0	2	65	16	71

Question 72i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	34	30	18	8	7	0	2	66	16	3830
2022	Part-time	43	30	17	4	4	1	0	74	8	145
2020	Full-time	36	31	18	9	5	0	1	68	14	3476
2020	Part-time	45	34	12	8	0	1	1	80	8	112
2019	Full-time	32	31	20	10	6	1	1	63	17	3696
2019	Part-time	41	27	20	5	5	0	2	69	10	71

Question 72j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of recognition
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	25	12	6	6	1	2	76	12	3825
2022	Part-time	65	23	5	2	2	2	2	91	4	145
2020	Full-time	48	25	13	6	6	1	1	75	12	3476
2020	Part-time	66	23	4	4	1	1	2	91	5	111
2019	Full-time	45	26	14	8	6	1	1	72	14	3703
2019	Part-time	57	20	16	3	1	1	2	79	5	71

Question 72k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	52	25	11	5	4	0	2	79	9	3825
2022	Part-time	52	29	8	6	4	2	0	82	10	145
2020	Full-time	27	32	23	11	6	0	1	60	17	3484
2020	Part-time	30	27	26	12	4	0	0	58	16	111

Question 72l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	35	31	18	9	5	0	1	67	14	3825
2022	Part-time	44	34	12	7	1	2	1	79	8	145
2020	Full-time	29	33	21	10	6	0	1	63	16	3485
2020	Part-time	37	38	12	8	4	0	1	76	12	111
2019	Full-time	37	30	19	8	4	0	1	68	13	3694
2019	Part-time	41	27	21	8	3	0	0	68	11	70

Question 72m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	46	21	14	7	8	1	4	70	16	3820
2022	Part-time	58	17	9	5	3	4	5	82	8	145
2020	Full-time	45	30	15	5	3	0	1	77	8	3465
2020	Part-time	57	24	8	4	2	0	4	84	7	111
2019	Full-time	56	23	11	5	3	0	2	81	8	3687
2019	Part-time	59	20	13	3	4	0	2	80	7	71

Question 72n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	43	31	14	6	4	0	2	75	10	3820
2022	Part-time	48	28	15	5	2	1	0	77	7	145
2020	Full-time	29	34	22	9	5	0	0	64	14	3471
2020	Part-time	37	28	24	5	4	0	1	66	9	111

Question 72o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Accessibility or accommodation issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	68	12	5	2	3	1	9	89	6	3825
2022	Part-time	78	12	4	0	0	1	4	94	1	145
2020	Full-time	68	17	7	2	1	1	4	89	4	3468
2020	Part-time	76	14	5	2	1	0	3	92	2	110
2019	Full-time	75	11	4	1	1	1	6	93	3	3698
2019	Part-time	81	5	3	0	3	1	6	94	3	71

Question 72p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	75	9	4	2	3	2	6	90	5	3825
2022	Part-time	87	7	1	0	0	1	5	99	0	145
2020	Full-time	79	9	4	2	2	1	3	91	4	3477
2020	Part-time	86	4	6	1	2	0	2	92	3	112
2019	Full-time	72	12	5	3	4	1	3	87	8	3693
2019	Part-time	74	18	4	1	0	0	3	94	1	71

Question 72q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	68	18	6	2	2	0	4	90	4	3825
2022	Part-time	79	14	3	1	1	1	2	95	2	145
2020	Full-time	70	20	5	2	1	0	2	92	3	3465
2020	Part-time	82	13	1	3	0	0	2	96	3	112
2019	Full-time	58	25	9	3	2	0	2	85	6	3686
2019	Part-time	66	19	11	4	0	0	0	85	4	71

Question 72r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	67	15	7	4	4	0	4	85	8	3820
2022	Part-time	84	9	2	1	1	1	2	96	2	145
2020	Full-time	68	17	7	4	3	0	2	86	7	3470
2020	Part-time	81	14	1	3	1	0	1	95	4	112
2019	Full-time	61	18	9	5	5	0	2	81	10	3685
2019	Part-time	69	15	10	3	2	1	0	85	5	70

Question 72s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	64	10	4	1	1	0	20	92	3	3820
2022	Part-time	79	3	2	0	0	1	16	97	0	145
2020	Full-time	62	12	4	1	1	0	20	93	2	3469
2020	Part-time	70	6	3	1	0	0	21	96	1	111
2019	Full-time	59	12	5	2	1	0	21	91	3	3667
2019	Part-time	68	5	0	4	2	2	19	93	7	71

Question 72t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	72	14	5	1	1	1	6	92	3	3810
2022	Part-time	83	7	1	1	0	1	6	97	2	145
2020	Full-time	70	18	5	2	1	1	3	92	2	3483
2020	Part-time	81	11	2	0	1	0	4	96	1	112
2019	Full-time	71	16	6	1	1	0	4	91	3	3681
2019	Part-time	78	11	2	4	2	0	4	92	5	71

Question 72u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	72	12	5	2	3	1	5	90	5	3830
2022	Part-time	60	23	8	3	3	0	3	84	7	145
2020	Full-time	74	14	5	2	2	1	2	90	4	3486
2020	Part-time	57	15	14	6	8	0	1	73	14	111
2019	Full-time	75	12	5	2	2	1	3	90	5	3691
2019	Part-time	67	13	5	0	10	2	3	84	11	71

Question 72v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	49	26	13	4	3	1	4	78	8	3820
2022	Part-time	53	20	15	8	1	1	1	75	9	145
2020	Full-time	45	29	16	6	3	0	1	75	8	3482
2020	Part-time	42	31	15	8	4	0	0	73	12	112
2019	Full-time	54	26	12	4	2	0	2	82	6	3688
2019	Part-time	50	27	16	1	2	2	2	81	3	70

Question 73. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	10	32	39	13	6	0	42	19	3835
2022	Part-time	24	47	24	4	0	0	71	5	145
2020	Full-time	15	33	34	13	4	0	48	18	3490
2020	Part-time	23	46	24	4	2	1	70	6	112
2019	Full-time	18	35	33	10	4	0	53	14	3713
2019	Part-time	30	36	26	7	1	0	66	8	71

Question 74. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	19	39	22	10	0	1	32	28	3820
2022	Part-time	3	10	34	26	27	0	0	53	13	145
2020	Full-time	10	19	37	23	10	0	0	33	29	3484
2020	Part-time	3	11	38	34	14	1	0	48	14	111
2019	Full-time	8	15	38	26	12	0	0	38	23	3680
2019	Part-time	1	14	35	31	18	1	0	49	15	71

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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 88. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	21	62	16	1	3835
2022	Part-time	33	42	23	2	145
2020	Full-time	25	56	18	1	3497
2020	Part-time	39	42	18	2	111

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

Question 89. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	58	795
2022	Part-time	53	47	50
2020	Full-time	44	56	882
2020	Part-time	53	47	45

Question 92. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	42	15	10	5	6	3	19	73	14	3830
2022	Part-time	41	13	5	1	3	9	27	86	6	145
2020	Full-time	45	17	13	7	6	2	11	71	15	3485
2020	Part-time	55	10	3	6	1	5	19	86	9	111
2019	Full-time	40	18	14	10	10	1	7	63	22	3629
2019	Part-time	42	17	11	10	6	5	9	68	19	71

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Question 90. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	9	21	16	18	29	2	6	32	51	795
2022	Part-time	19	20	19	21	17	2	3	40	40	50
2020	Full-time	15	24	15	19	21	1	6	41	42	881
2020	Part-time	16	34	7	13	19	0	11	56	37	45

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

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Full-time	5	18	13	19	40	2	3	25	62	795
2022	Part-time	6	27	10	32	18	2	6	36	54	50
2020	Full-time	9	19	14	22	32	1	3	29	56	881
2020	Part-time	12	20	9	23	25	4	8	36	54	45

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2022 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada by Question 103. Do you work full-time or part-time?

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 56_2. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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).

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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